• International Students will need to apply for a valid Student VISA before entering Canada.
• A student visa is an immigration document that allows students to live and study in Canada.
• The student must have a student visa to enroll in any degree, program, or course that takes more than 6 months to complete.
• Whether students also need an Entry Visa depends on their country of citizenship.
• The Temporary Resident Visa (Entry Visa) is a stamp placed on their passport that allows them to enter Canada.
• In most cases, students Entry Visa will have the same expiry date as their Student VISA.
• A student VISA is usually valid for the length of the student’s study program, plus an extra 90 days. 
• The students need these documents to apply for a study permit:
  • Proof of acceptance i.e The offer letter that the student received from the university.
  • Proof of identity 
  • Proof of financial support i.e Documents showing the financial status.

• Students can work up to 15 hours per week, and a variety of jobs are posted each year on or near campus. 
• Students can only work in one position at a time.
• The application process runs for one month however early applications are encouraged as jobs fill fast.

International students working off-campus:

• International students must meet the following criteria to be eligible for a work permit under the Off-Campus Work Permit:
  • Students must have a valid study permit.
  • Students must have studied full-time at Algoma University for at least six months of the last 12 months before apply.
  • Students must maintain satisfactory academic standing (as defined by Algoma University), and
  • Must be enrolled in an academic program of study (not including SPELL).
• Students who hold a valid OCWP are permitted to work off-campus for a maximum of 20 hours a week during study periods and 40 hours a week during non-study periods.