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Advice needed: Regarding work conditions on the study permit

Ashanub

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Feb 15, 2020
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Hello everyone,

I landed in Canada on the 29th and got my study permit and the coop work permit. Both of them only have one condition stating "Not valid for employment in businesses related to the sex trade such as strip clubs, massage parlours or escort services". But does not specifically mention that I may accept work on or off-campus. Under the remarks, it just says "SXJ236". I'm a little confused now because when I went to apply for the SIN online, it says that the study permit should have a condition saying 'the permit holder "may accept employment" or "may work" in Canada '. Since mine doesn't say any of that, will I have to get my study permit amended? or is it implied that I can work given that one condition related to employment is already there and doesn't say that I can't work? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
 

Simba112

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Mar 25, 2021
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Hello everyone,

I landed in Canada on the 29th and got my study permit and the coop work permit. Both of them only have one condition stating "Not valid for employment in businesses related to the sex trade such as strip clubs, massage parlours or escort services". But does not specifically mention that I may accept work on or off-campus. Under the remarks, it just says "SXJ236". I'm a little confused now because when I went to apply for the SIN online, it says that the study permit should have a condition saying 'the permit holder "may accept employment" or "may work" in Canada '. Since mine doesn't say any of that, will I have to get my study permit amended? or is it implied that I can work given that one condition related to employment is already there and doesn't say that I can't work? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Contact IRCC for clarification. Its something never come across with
 

wonderbly

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I've seen a few open work permits online with that condition (google images). I guess it means you can take up any off/on campus job besides prostitution :) .
 
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Simba112

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I've seen a few open work permits online with that condition (google images). I guess it means you can take up any off/on campus job besides prostitution :) .
I think the issue is SXJ236 under remarks. Its a code that needs clarity, never come across with it
 

wonderbly

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Quick google of "SXJ236" brings og CIC pages referencing "Open Work Permit" though the code was expressly mentioned on the pages. My best guess is that OP has been issued with an OWP and not a co-op permit. According to CIC:

As a co-op student, your co-op work permit might say:
  • you’re “not authorized to work for any employer other than stated”
  • your school is your employer
This is to identify you as a co-op student. It means you can work for any employer that’s accepted by your school’s co-op program.
 

Simba112

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Mar 25, 2021
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Quick google of "SXJ236" brings og CIC pages referencing "Open Work Permit" though the code was expressly mentioned on the pages. My best guess is that OP has been issued with an OWP and not a co-op permit. According to CIC:

As a co-op student, your co-op work permit might say:
  • you’re “not authorized to work for any employer other than stated”
  • your school is your employer
This is to identify you as a co-op student. It means you can work for any employer that’s accepted by your school’s co-op program.
I see your point. May be last bet would be apply SIN at Service Canada in person
 

Ashanub

Newbie
Feb 15, 2020
9
4
I see your point. May be last bet would be apply SIN at Service Canada in person
I was thinking of doing this as well since that way they might just tell me then and there if there's a problem. I'm going to anyway give a call to IRCC on Monday and see if I can get some sort of clarification on this.
 

Ashanub

Newbie
Feb 15, 2020
9
4
Quick google of "SXJ236" brings og CIC pages referencing "Open Work Permit" though the code was expressly mentioned on the pages. My best guess is that OP has been issued with an OWP and not a co-op permit. According to CIC:

As a co-op student, your co-op work permit might say:
  • you’re “not authorized to work for any employer other than stated”
  • your school is your employer
This is to identify you as a co-op student. It means you can work for any employer that’s accepted by your school’s co-op program.
Hmm that's strange. But my coop work permit also has "Occupation / Profession: COOP" under additional details.
 

oriekay

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Jun 1, 2022
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0
Hello everyone,

I landed in Canada on the 29th and got my study permit and the coop work permit. Both of them only have one condition stating "Not valid for employment in businesses related to the sex trade such as strip clubs, massage parlours or escort services". But does not specifically mention that I may accept work on or off-campus. Under the remarks, it just says "SXJ236". I'm a little confused now because when I went to apply for the SIN online, it says that the study permit should have a condition saying 'the permit holder "may accept employment" or "may work" in Canada '. Since mine doesn't say any of that, will I have to get my study permit amended? or is it implied that I can work given that one condition related to employment is already there and doesn't say that I can't work? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
 

oriekay

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Jun 1, 2022
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0
Hi, i think we have the same conditions,however they secure me a sin..i just kind of worried that my conditions doesnt stated i can work on and off campus…i’m not sure also if it will affect my status with this kind of conditions.?should i also ammend this one?..
Hows your permit?did you got it ammended?or did you call IRCC regarding this matter??i tired to call them several times but they are so busy..
 

Ashanub

Newbie
Feb 15, 2020
9
4
Hi, i think we have the same conditions,however they secure me a sin..i just kind of worried that my conditions doesnt stated i can work on and off campus…i’m not sure also if it will affect my status with this kind of conditions.?should i also ammend this one?..
Hows your permit?did you got it ammended?or did you call IRCC regarding this matter??i tired to call them several times but they are so busy..
I got mine amended. If you don't have the proper conditions stated on yours, I think it would be best to get yours amended as well. It took almost 3 months for them to send it back though.