{"id":26173,"date":"2023-02-15T16:37:41","date_gmt":"2023-02-15T21:37:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ithq.qc.ca\/?page_id=26173"},"modified":"2026-01-08T11:19:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T16:19:33","slug":"work-during-or-after-your-studies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ithq.qc.ca\/en\/international-students\/work-during-or-after-your-studies\/","title":{"rendered":"Work during or after your studies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>International students are allowed to work in Qu\u00e9bec under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/study-canada\/work.html\" rel=\"noopener\">certain conditions<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n  <section class=\"anchors-banner-block theme-block alignfull\">\n    <div class=\"anchors-banner__links container\">\n              <div class=\"anchors-banner__btns\">\n          <div class=\"anchors-banner__btns__wrapper anchors-banner__btns-carousel swiper\">\n            <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n                                <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                    <a href=\"#during\" class=\"link\"><span>Working during your studies<\/span><\/a>                  <\/div>\n                  \n                                    <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                    <a href=\"#after\" class=\"link\"><span>Working after your studies<\/span><\/a>                  <\/div>\n                  \n                              <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n  \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"during\">Working during your studies<\/h2>\n\n\n<section  class=\"block-accordions-group theme-block aligndefault\" >     \n  \n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69e38e9a5459fid\" aria-controls=\"sect69e38e9a5459f\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;<p>Working on campus<\/p>\n&quot;.&#8221;>\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\"><p>Working on campus<\/p>\n<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon accordion__header__icon--plus\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"plus\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"accordion__header__icon accordion__header__icon--arrow\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"vtx-icon vtx-icon-down_arrow\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69e38e9a5459f\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69e38e9a5459fid\">\n        \n\n<p>Working on the ITHQ campus (at the H\u00f4tel, the Restaurant, the student caf\u00e9, etc.) is possible as long as you hold a valid study permit and are a full-time student at our school.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For full details and conditions, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/study-canada\/work\/work-on-campus.html\" rel=\"noopener\">Work on campus<\/a> section of the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69e38e9a54b12id\" aria-controls=\"sect69e38e9a54b12\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;<p>Working off campus<\/p>\n&quot;.&#8221;>\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\"><p>Working off campus<\/p>\n<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon accordion__header__icon--plus\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"plus\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"accordion__header__icon accordion__header__icon--arrow\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"vtx-icon vtx-icon-down_arrow\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69e38e9a54b12\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69e38e9a54b12id\">\n        \n\n<p>International students with a valid study permit and who are enrolled full-time may also, under certain conditions, work off campus while studying at the ITHQ:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Up to 24 hours per week <\/strong>during regular full-time academic sessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Full-time <\/strong>during scheduled breaks in the academic calendar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For full details and conditions, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/study-canada\/work\/work-off-campus.html\" rel=\"noopener\">Work off-campus as an international student<\/a> section of the IRCC website.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69e38e9a55045id\" aria-controls=\"sect69e38e9a55045\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;<p>Doing an internship in Qu\u00e9bec or elsewhere in Canada<\/p>\n&quot;.&#8221;>\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\"><p>Doing an internship in Qu\u00e9bec or elsewhere in Canada<\/p>\n<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon accordion__header__icon--plus\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"plus\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"accordion__header__icon accordion__header__icon--arrow\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"vtx-icon vtx-icon-down_arrow\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69e38e9a55045\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69e38e9a55045id\">\n        \n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you are required to complete an internship (paid or unpaid) in Qu\u00e9bec or elsewhere in Canada as part of your study program, you must obtain a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/study-canada\/work\/intern.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">co-op or intern work permit<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If your program includes one or more internships, you must apply for your co-op or intern work permit at the same time as your study permit, in accordance with the terms and conditions determined by IRCC.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For full details and conditions, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/study-canada\/work\/intern.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Work as a co-op student or intern<\/a> section of the IRCC website.  <\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n \n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"after\">Working after your studies<\/h2>\n\n\n<section  class=\"block-accordions-group theme-block aligndefault\" >     \n  \n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69e38e9a55643id\" aria-controls=\"sect69e38e9a55643\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;<p>Obtaining a post-graduation work permit (PGWP)<\/p>\n&quot;.&#8221;>\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\"><p>Obtaining a post-graduation work permit (PGWP)<\/p>\n<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon accordion__header__icon--plus\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"plus\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"accordion__header__icon accordion__header__icon--arrow\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"vtx-icon vtx-icon-down_arrow\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69e38e9a55643\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69e38e9a55643id\">\n        \n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On November 1, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) changed the eligibility requirements for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/study-canada\/work\/after-graduation\/about.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Post-Graduation Work Permit<\/a> (PGWP).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For vocational and college programs, PGWP eligibility now depends on the field of study. To check whether your program is eligible, please consult the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/study-canada\/work\/after-graduation\/eligibility\/field-of-study\/currently-eligible.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">list of currently eligible programs<\/a> on the IRCC website.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69e38e9a55cc6id\" aria-controls=\"sect69e38e9a55cc6\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;<p>Immigrating permanently to Qu\u00e9bec or Canada<\/p>\n&quot;.&#8221;>\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\"><p>Immigrating permanently to Qu\u00e9bec or Canada<\/p>\n<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon accordion__header__icon--plus\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"plus\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"accordion__header__icon accordion__header__icon--arrow\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"vtx-icon vtx-icon-down_arrow\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69e38e9a55cc6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69e38e9a55cc6id\">\n        \n\n<p>Permanent immigration procedures are strictly personal matters and have no connection with the mission and role of the ITHQ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a context where immigration policies and rules are constantly evolving, often unpredictably, and where immigration requirements are being tightened at both the provincial and federal levels, <strong>the ITHQ cannot make any commitment to or be held responsible for the eligibility of graduates for any immigration program.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, although our team can provide general information on the subject, please note<strong> <\/strong>that <strong>we are not in a position to advise you on immigration to Canada, nor any concerns about permanent residency<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out about current permanent immigration programs, visit the official websites of the Minist\u00e8re de l&#8217;Immigration, de la Francisation et de l&#8217;Int\u00e9gration du Qu\u00e9bec (MIFI) and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada&nbsp;(IRCC): <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/en\/immigration\/permanent\/skilled-workers\/skilled-worker-selection-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Skilled worker selection program<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/en\/immigration\/permanent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Other permanent immigration programs in Qu\u00e9bec<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ircc.canada.ca\/explore-programs\/index.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Permanent immigration programs in Canada<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-vortex-blocks-notification-message notification-message-block\"><div class=\"notification-message-block__inner\"><p class=\"notification-message-block__title notification-title\">Need help?<\/p>\n<p>If you need further assistance with your temporary or permanent immigration application, we recommend that you consult an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barreau.qc.ca\/en\/find-a-lawyer\/results\/?sop=575&amp;r=07\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">immigration lawyer<\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/college-ic.ca\/protecting-the-public\/find-an-immigration-consultant?l=en-CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Regulated Immigration and Citizenship Consultant<\/a> (RICC).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n \n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-vortex-blocks-cta-carousel cta-carousel-block alignfull\"><div class=\"block-heading cta-carousel__heading\"><h2><span class=\"block-heading__subtitle\">Studying at the ITHQ<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"cta-carousel swiper\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-vortex-blocks-cta-page cta-page-block is-style-default has-ctheme-01-background-color has-background\"><a class=\"cta-page\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ithq.qc.ca\/en\/international-students\/prepare-your-application\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><div class=\"cta-page-block__thumbnail-wrapper\"><div class=\"cta-page-block__thumbnail position-center\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/cdn.ithq.qc.ca\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Ecole_jeune-avec-ordinateur.jpg)\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cta-page-block__content\"><p>Prepare your application<\/p><div class=\"cta-page-block__icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"cta-page-block__icon\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" 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