International Students
Off Campus Work Permits
Post Grand Work Permits
Applying for a SIN Card
Canadian Resumes
Off Campus Work Permits
The off campus work permit program allows international students to work off campus while completing their studies at UFV. Visit
www.learnlivebc.ca/off-campus-work/student.htm and
www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/work-offcampus.asp to learn about the Off-campus Work Permit Program.
To be eligible for the work permit, student must meet the following requirements:
- have a valid study permit
- be currently registered as a full-time student in a program at a participating post-secondary institution
- have been registered as a full-time student in a program at a participating post-secondary institution for at least six out of the last 12 months (Please note: students taking ESL courses do not qualify for the off-campus work permit)
- have maintained satisfactory academic standing of a GPA or 2.0
*If you are an Exchange Student please be aware that studies done on an exchange do not count towards the required 6 months of full-time study.
You can now apply for your off-campus work permit online. Please visit the following website for directions to using MyCIC to apply online.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/e-services/index.asp
For more information be sure to read the Off Campus Work Permits Guide.
For more information on where you can work, read the Employment Options Handout for International Students.
Post Grad Work Permit
As of April 2008, changes have been made to the Post Grad Work Permit Program. It is now possible for many international students to stay and work in Canada for up to three years after graduation.
Administered by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), this program enable you as an international student to start your career in Canada.
For more infromation please visit
www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/work-students.asp
To find out if you qualify for the Post Grad Work Permit Program please click
here.
The following required documents are available on the
Citizenship & Immigration Canada (CIC) website.
- Guide [IMM 5580]
- Application Form [IMM 1249]
- Check List [IMM 5583]
Proof is required that you have met your degree requirements. It can be any one of the three original documents:
- A final transcript (showing the date that the degree was approved by Senate)
- An official letter from the institution (available from the Registrar's Office or the Faculty of Graduate Studies)
- The formal notification of graduation
The fee for the Post Graduate Work Permit is CAD $150.00. The following payment options are available:
- Online with a Credit Card
- Financial Institution using IMM 5401 (pink slip) available at the ISES office
Keep a complete photocopy of your application package (along with the Express Post receipt) and mail your original application package and supporting documents by Express Post to:
Citizenship and Immigration Canada - Work Permit
Case Processing Centre Unit-555
Vegreville, Alberta T9C 1X6
Questions on the status of your application can be made to the Citizenship & Immigration, Case Processing Call Centre (CPC) at 1-888-242-2100
Click here to check the current processing time for Post Graduate Work Permits.
Applying for a SIN Card
In order to be paid by an employer in Canada, you will be required to have a SIN number. For more information on how to obtain a SIN card please visit the
Service Canada website.
Canadian Resumes
There are several differences when writing a Canadian resume versus an international resume. The following are some great tips on writing the perfect Canadian resume.
In Canada, the following should not be included in your resume:
- Date of birth
- Social insurance number
- Marital status
- Religion
- Picture of yourself
However, be sure to include:
- A summary of your qualifications highlighting your skills, abilities, and expertise
- Not only your job title and location, but specific actions concerning the tasks you performed for your work experience.
For more help with writing your resume, book an appointment with a Career Coach through CareerLink.
For more infromation of the following topics besure to consult the International Student Handbook located at the top of the page.
