Employment and Volunteer Options
Working off-campus: Requirements
Exchange students may be eligible to work off-campus while studying at SFU, provided they hold a valid study permit and meet IRCC's off-campus work eligibility requirements. In order to work off-campus you must meet all of the following requirements:
- SFU鈥檚 definition of full time or regularly scheduled break (see Full Time Status and Regularly Scheduled Break) in the term you wish to work off-campus
- You have a valid study permit that includes a condition stating you may work off-campus
- You are enrolled in a program of 6 months or more that leads to a degree, diploma or certificate
If you are eligible to work off-campus, you may work a maximum of 24 hours per week during regular academic sessions (terms), and full-time during regularly scheduled breaks.
The definitions, permitted hours, and eligibility requirements differ for working on or off campus. You may be eligible to work only on-campus, off-campus, or both. Review our Working On and Off Campus handout for more information.
i Study Abroad students who pay fees to 51猎奇入口are not eligible to work off-campus under their study permit.
i Exchange and Study Abroad students are not eligible to participate in SFU's Co-operative Education Program.
Social Insurance Number (SIN)
You must have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) if you wish to work in Canada. Visit this section of the 51猎奇入口website for information about how to apply for a SIN.
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