Nicole is an international student in a one-year certificate program. As part of her studies, she is required to work in the field as a co-op student. She has found a position to satisfy the requirements of her program. However, the employer will only give her the job if she commits to working for him for more than the term required to graduate. He wants her to work for him for at least one year. Will Nicole be able to get a work permit for one year?
a) Yes, because if the employer needs her for one year, she can get the work permit for one year as long as she can show a rationale with her application.
b) Yes, she can apply under the destitute student provisions.
c) No, because as a co-op student, Nicole can only perform work that is an essential part of her post-secondary studies required to graduate.
d) No, because if the course of studies was only one year she cannot get a work permit for the same duration.