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Study Permit approved but correspondence letter says Permit - WP / Permis - PT?

lukeortolani

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Hi,

My passport has been stamped and I'll be collecting it soon. I finally received my correspondence letter as well and it says:

Your application to study in Canada has been approved. A permit authorizing your studies will be issued to you on your arrival to Canada following an examination by an officer of the Canada Border Services Agency, subject to your compliance with the requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and its Regulations

But below in the letter, the details are:

Permit - WP / Permis - PT

Shouldn't it be SP? I read through some old posts and it seems others also got this but were told they would be issued a student and work permit when they arrive. Others say they contacted the Embassy and that it was a mistake and a new one was sent.

Can anyone with info please shed light? Did any who receive the same for a study permit have any problems arriving in Canada? Do I contact the Embassy?

Other than that, co-op is part of my course. It was in my acceptance letter and I specifically uploaded that part in the application which asked for the co-op details. There is no mention of it in the letter. Should I be worried about that?

Any help would be appreciated!
 

hitman777

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That means your Co-op permit has been approved. When you will get the stamp your visa category will say 'SW-1'

At POE you will be issued both study permit and co-op work permit.
 
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lukeortolani

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since co op is part of your course then yes you need a work permit as well

but i do not know whether a study permit is automatically issued with a work permit when you apply :(
Appreciate your input. Hmm. I've seen others say they had SW written on their correspondence letter.

I contacted my Embassy and they just said:

Please note that the visa in your passport is all you need to travel to Canada. Immigration officials in Canada are able to access the information in our system to issue your study or work permit upon arrival.

Guess I'll just take a printout of this email just to be safe.
 

lukeortolani

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That means your Co-op permit has been approved. When you will get the stamp your visa category will say 'SW-1'

At POE you will be issued both study permit and co-op work permit.
That's a relief to hear. Did this happen to you as well? Why is it just WP in my correspondence letter then?

Collecting my passport tomorrow so hopefully it says SW-1
 
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Hassan7601

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Update: Collected my passport. It says SW-1 :)

Hey there, I have a quick question. I also got accepted into the coop program and it mentions on the letter of acceptance that I should apply for a coop permit along with my study permit. I did not see any specific forms for the coop work permit but I did mention it on my statement of purpose and of course my acceptance letter says the same. So I am just curious that was I supposed to submit a separate form or the visa officer just reviews your acceptance letter and issues accordingly.

I know you can also apply after you get your study permit because coop of course does not start until end of first or mid second year...

and congrats for your visa btw :)
 

lukeortolani

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Hey there, I have a quick question. I also got accepted into the coop program and it mentions on the letter of acceptance that I should apply for a coop permit along with my study permit. I did not see any specific forms for the coop work permit but I did mention it on my statement of purpose and of course my acceptance letter says the same. So I am just curious that was I supposed to submit a separate form or the visa officer just reviews your acceptance letter and issues accordingly.

I know you can also apply after you get your study permit because coop of course does not start until end of first or mid second year...

and congrats for your visa btw :)
Thank you!

There was a specific part of the application - Evidence of Work Requirement in Study (required) - that asked me for it.
 
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Hassan7601

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Thank you!

There was a specific part of the application - Evidence of Work Requirement in Study (required) - that asked me for it.
Which country did you apply from? I applied on paper and the main application form was IMM1294 (application for study permit made outside of Canada) and I did not see any section there....
 

Hassan7601

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im not sure but according to cic page you need a valid study permit in the first place to apply for a co op work permit
Ya, that's for sure. But I have seen several people who had coop for their program but applied for a coop work permit afterwards since it takes time if you apply together...... But I never saw a place or section for it in the form IMM 1294 or in the visa office specific instructions ...
 

Hassan7601

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did you try calling them for a way? or maybe the reason is so that applicants wont waste money applying for both things since having a co op work permit is also useless when your study permit/ is rejected... or visa for those who need it
Well, the thing is that I applied on Paper, so I am not sure if there is some other option when you apply online and no I did not call or email anyone. Because I was told that you can easily apply for a coop work permit afterwards and you can apply online right away once your classes start, since coop never begins right at the first semester...... so ya
 

Hassan7601

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im also of the opinion that a co op work permit is easy to apply once you get your study permit. no reason for the vo to reject really since its compulsory lol
Ya, regardless the VO will come to know as it mentions in the offer letter, if he/she wants to issue with it he/she can. Never the less, need to still wait for a reply from them lol
 

Hassan7601

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how long have you been waiting for? since from your posts it appears that you are in first year so you have more than 1 year to go before the actual co op term?

So here's my timeline and yes I applied for a Ontario advanced diploma in Business Administration:


Applied paper based at VFS Lahore, Pakistan: June 21
Upfront Medical: June 12
Linked application online: June 25
Medical updated to passed: June 26
Medical Status Change to no medical Required: June 28
Medical Request despite upfront medical: July 7
Webform and email submitted to link upfront Medical and response received on: July 14
Medical passed online: July 14

As per the webform reply to my email: it mentioned that they linked my medical and certain background investigations in process..... No updates after that. My application being processed at the Abu Dhabi VO...
 

Hassan7601

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loled at the multiple gaffes regarding your medical

but yea it appears that they have been processing your background check and eligibility a month now

you didnt submit your biometrics? or no need?
Oh Trust me getting my medical linked was such a hassle. Contacted my physicians office like tons of times and they said they submitted it and can't do anything and then submitted several webforms and emails which got me a reply within a week (was surprised that it was quick).

And for biometrics, when you submit application in person, you need to book an appointment and that appointment does your biometrics as well. So on my application, I can see on top right: my biometrics number, issue and expiry,,,,,
 

Hassan7601

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loled at the multiple gaffes regarding your medical

but yea it appears that they have been processing your background check and eligibility a month now

you didnt submit your biometrics? or no need?
What's your timeline btw? and where did you apply from? Not sure If i saw that already lol