Hello everyone, this is a very specific case I need help with:

[aviationjj]

I am an international student studying in Canada. I got a accepted for an internship starting in the Winter semester. I apologize in advance for the long post.

However, I do not have a Work permit. My employer agreed to let me work up to 20 hours a week until I get it.

My questions are as follows:

- I was told that I can get it in a day at the border, is this true or is it just a rumor? Does this apply to a co-op permit?

- In the case that it is, is it possible to apply for one online and if it is not ready by the time I come back to Canada (9th January) Is it possible to do the border process? (Just as a backup)

- If I get a work permit, will it nulify my study permit? I am only in third year still have to finish the 4th.


Thank you very much for the help.

NOTE: I am not from a visa-exempt country, however I do have a valid study permit, job offer, coop letter and proof of enrollment.

This internship is not considered a co-op that counts as a requirement for my university. Am I still eligible for a co-op permit? Or do I apply for an open permit please advise me.

 

[selvakk]

I am an international student studying in Canada. I got a accepted for an internship starting in the Winter semester. I apologize in advance for the long post.

However, I do not have a Work permit. My employer agreed to let me work up to 20 hours a week until I get it.

My questions are as follows:

- I was told that I can get it in a day at the border, is this true or is it just a rumor? Does this apply to a co-op permit?

- In the case that it is, is it possible to apply for one online and if it is not ready by the time I come back to Canada (9th January) Is it possible to do the border process? (Just as a backup)

- If I get a work permit, will it nulify my study permit? I am only in third year still have to finish the 4th.


Thank you very much for the help.

NOTE: I am not from a visa-exempt country, however I do have a valid study permit, job offer, coop letter and proof of enrollment.

This internship is not considered a co-op that counts as a requirement for my university. Am I still eligible for a co-op permit? Or do I apply for an open permit please advise me.

You claim a co-op not to be a requirement for your college yet you state you have a co-op letter ?? , how is that possible.

Only if your college has an option for students to go for a co-op will you be able to get a co-op work permit. This is rarely mandatory and this usually required a certain GPA to be eligible.

If your course has no option for a co-op then you cannot apply for a co-op work permit. You will have to apply for a work permit which will take time and you will need a LMIA and will nullify your study permit.

 

[aviationjj]

You claim a co-op not to be a requirement for your college yet you state you have a co-op letter ?? , how is that possible.

Only if your college has an option for students to go for a co-op will you be able to get a co-op work permit. This is rarely mandatory and this usually required a certain GPA to be eligible.

If your course has no option for a co-op then you cannot apply for a co-op work permit. You will have to apply for a work permit which will take time and you will need a LMIA and will nullify your study permit.

My program does have a co-op component. But it is optional.

 

[aviationjj]

My program does have a co-op component. But it is optional.

You claim a co-op not to be a requirement for your college yet you state you have a co-op letter ?? , how is that possible.

Only if your college has an option for students to go for a co-op will you be able to get a co-op work permit. This is rarely mandatory and this usually required a certain GPA to be eligible.

If your course has no option for a co-op then you cannot apply for a co-op work permit. You will have to apply for a work permit which will take time and you will need a LMIA and will nullify your study permit.

My univeristy has an optional co-op program. I satisfy the GPA requirement and have a co-op letter.

 

[selvakk]

My program does have a co-op component. But it is optional.

then you are eligible for co-op permit. File immediately as it takes time to process.

 

[aviationjj]

then you are eligible for co-op permit. File immediately as it takes time to process.

Would I be able to get it at the Border?

 

[selvakk]

Would I be able to get it at the Border?

They are no longer processing permits at the border is what I have heard. Many people are getting denied. Why take the risk, your internship employer is willing to let you work 20hrs a week so take them up on the offer and apply for the co-op work permit normally.

 

[aviationjj]

They are no longer processing permits at the border is what I have heard. Many people are getting denied. Why take the risk, your internship employer is willing to let you work 20hrs a week so take them up on the offer and apply for the co-op work permit normally.

True. And it has no effect on my study permit correct?

 

[selvakk]

True. And it has no effect on my study permit correct?

No. This is in addition, if co-op is mandatory you get a letter with your offer letter and you will get it along with your study permit. Since it's not mandatory in your case you have to do these extra steps.

 

[aviationjj]

Im already in third year and already have a study permit. So now i just apply for the Co-op permit?

 

[aviationjj]

No. This is in addition, if co-op is mandatory you get a letter with your offer letter and you will get it along with your study permit. Since it's not mandatory in your case you have to do these extra steps.

Im already in third year and have a valid study permit, do I just apply for the coop permit woth the docs they ask for?

 

[selvakk]

Im already in third year and have a valid study permit, do I just apply for the coop permit woth the docs they ask for?

Yes, just apply for the co-op permit with what documents they ask for.

Follow this link : https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/intern.html