<p>An important development for those seeking to study in Canada. New rules announced by Canada immigration provide for a post graduation work permit for 3 years if you graduated with a 4 year degree. It is an open work permit so you may work for whomever you wish and it does not have to be in your degree field.</p>
<p>The U.S. has a 12-month work permit, but the work must be directly related to your degree. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math students can now work for 29 months after graduation, but with a lot of extra conditions.</p>
<p>Another difference between studying in the U.S and Canada (though not new) is that as a full time student you may work off campus after completing one semester, for 20 hours per week and full time during summer and winter breaks.</p>