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Documents and Procedures

Deena WangInternational Student Advisor, RCIC

What is the Coop Work Permit? Am I eligible to apply? How to apply for the Coop permit?◦ Required Documents◦ Creating an account on IRCC◦ Determining Eligibility◦ Your Online Application◦ IMM5710 Form

International Student Centre

Some academic programs require work as part of the curriculum

Foreign students who wish to participate in a co-op or internship programs must apply for the Coop Work Permit along with the Study Permit

Coop work permit allows students to work full-time (paid or unpaid) while not taking a full-time course load.

It is a FREE permit

You must have a valid study permit. Coop/Internship must be an essential part of your

program of study. Employment must be part of your academic, vocational

or professional training program Must be certified by a letter from a responsible academic

official of the institution. Your co-op or internship employment cannot form more

than 50% (percent) of the total program of study. ESL/FSL, general interest or preparatory courses are not

eligible for Coop

Documents Needed: Passport Study Permit (if expiring soon, may need to renew at the same time)

Coop/Internship LetterDigital Photo

Creating an Account on IRCC

Begin at uwindsor.ca/isc/visas

Click on the button

Select:

Create/Sign in to your IRCC account

Determining Eligibility

1. Select Apply For:

2. Then select,

3. Carefully go through the Questionnaire

Determining Eligibility Common Questions

Family Member: An applicant’s closest relatives, in the context of an application to CIC. It is defined as a spouse or common-law partner, dependent children, and their dependent children.


Accompanying a family member means you will be staying with a family member who is already in Canada as a visitor, worker or student. Accompanying family member: A spouse, common-law partner, dependent child or grandchild of someone who is still dependent on their parent, who plans to immigrate to Canada with the principal applicant. Accompanying family members are included on the application.


*Select “yes” only if your study permit will expire soon (consult an advisor for help).

A medical exam is not always required. Please answer truthfully. If a medical exam is required, please upload the e-medical receipt to the application site.


Canada is not a designated Country. If you have lived in Canada for more than 6 months in the last year then please select “NO”

Your Online Application

• Click on the “Application to Change Conditions, Extend My stay…” link so that you can save and begin filling out your IMM5710 form.

• E-Medical receipt/explanation letter might be needed.

study permit, TRV, and entry stamps are also required

IMM5710

UCI is also known as the Client-ID and it is found on your study permit.

The document number is found in the top right-hand corner of Study Permit and it begins with an F.

Education – state your highest level of completed educationEmployment- 1st blank asks for CURRENT activity, if you are not working you can put “student”. Other blanks can be filled out with previous work experience.

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• Date the form and leave the signature empty, an Online Signature will be requested during Permit submission.

• Don’t forget to validate the application form!

Processing time: about 6 weeks Students shall not start their co-op/internship until

they receive their work permits Co-op/internship work permit can only be used for

the co-op/internship employment only. Co-op/internship work permit shall not be used

after the co-op/internship term ends.

If your study permit will is expiring soon, you will need to renew your study permit and apply for co-op work permit at the same time.

Additional documents required: ◦ Enrollment letter◦ Transcript◦ Bank statement◦ Credit Card (for $150 application fee)

Workshop will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at ISC at noon.

To have your applications reviewed and ask questions, please visit ISC during the drop-in hours:

Monday, March 20, 2017: 2-4pm at ISC

All of this information and more is available at the ISC!

Guides available for Coop Applications ISC is open from Monday to Friday, 8:30am to

4:30pm Appointments can be made through

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