hi everyone, i just got to canada today, and the officer didn’t put on my permit that i am allowed to work. I told him that I have read that students had issues because they didn’t have it on their permit, but he told me it was fine... i guess i have to call the number on the back of my visa? Thanks so much!
Study permit doesn’t state that i’m allowed to work
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Hi,
Congratulations on your permit!
If you are eligible to work in Canada but your study permit states you "may not work" or "may not accept employment", you'll need to amend your study permit to get the right wording in order to work. In the case where it is left blank or does not necessarily mention anything about being restricted from working, then you're fine.
Document checklist and amendment form can be viewed here. [IMM 1436]
On page 2, leave all of Section B and question #1 in Section C.
In Section C question #2, write the following (as applicable):
Upon completing the required documents and checklist, mail your documents to:
Temporary Resident Document Operation Support Centre (OSC)
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 1L1
Processing times vary from 1 to 2 months.
Best of luck!
Congratulations on your permit!
If you are eligible to work in Canada but your study permit states you "may not work" or "may not accept employment", you'll need to amend your study permit to get the right wording in order to work. In the case where it is left blank or does not necessarily mention anything about being restricted from working, then you're fine.
Document checklist and amendment form can be viewed here. [IMM 1436]
On page 2, leave all of Section B and question #1 in Section C.
In Section C question #2, write the following (as applicable):
Please amend my study permit to reflect my eligibility to work on and off campus in Canada so that I may apply for a Social Insurance Number. I am a full-time, degree-seeking student at the University of Windsor. Thank you.
Make sure you sign and date your application. It will be returned to you if it is not signed.
Upon completing the required documents and checklist, mail your documents to:
Temporary Resident Document Operation Support Centre (OSC)
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 1L1
Processing times vary from 1 to 2 months.
Best of luck!
Then you’re fine! However, for reassurance, even though I am mostly sure, contact an immigration lawyer on this matter.
Best of luck!
Hi, I meet the same issue here. I am a high school international student, but it doesn't state anything about I cannot work in Canada or either that I can work on/off-campus. For this case, can I apply for a study permit amendment to change the condition? Can I work?
Not sure whether high school students are allowed to work off campus, but if you sre, you can just get your study permit updated. It should be on the ircc website. It takes about 4 weeks to get the new one I think.
Hi Experts,
I need help ASAP please.
My sister landed last week and we went to get her the SIN but her study permit doesnt state anywhere that she is allowed to work. There is nothing written under the "conditions".
I am wondering what to do now? Can anyone please guide us who went through a similar situation?
Really appreciate your help.
Thanks
I need help ASAP please.
My sister landed last week and we went to get her the SIN but her study permit doesnt state anywhere that she is allowed to work. There is nothing written under the "conditions".
I am wondering what to do now? Can anyone please guide us who went through a similar situation?
Really appreciate your help.
Thanks
you need to amend the study permit. I suggest googling it. It’s all pretty well explained. Good luck!