COVID-19: International Student Information
Our team has been working to provide international students with up-to-date information during the COVID-19 pandemic.
International Students Providing Essential Services
International students are temporarily allowed to work more than 20 hours if you are:
- A study permit holder in an academic session; AND
- Eligible to work off-campus; AND
- Providing an essential service
If you are a worker or student, you have 2 options:
- If you are no longer working or studying: you can apply to change your status to ‘visitor’ as long as your study or work permit has not expired.
- If you want to continue working or studying: you may be able to extend your work permit or study permit if you are eligible.
If your study permit has not expired, you can apply online to extend your stay in Canada.
Extend your stay
If you’re a visitor, you can apply for a visitor record to extend your stay in Canada.
Visit: Guide 5551 – Applying to Change Conditions or Extend Your Stay in Canada – Online application
When you apply, make sure you include a note explaining why you need to extend your stay in Canada.
