1 / 18

WORK PERMITS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

WORK PERMITS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS. Presented by: Caroline Guay International Student Advisor International Student Services. AGENDA. CIC D efinition of “Work” Minimum requirements to work Medical exams Types of work & permits On campus employment Co-op/internship work permits

freya-gaines
Download Presentation

WORK PERMITS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. WORK PERMITS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Presented by: Caroline Guay International Student AdvisorInternational Student Services

  2. AGENDA • CIC Definition of “Work” • Minimum requirements to work • Medical exams • Types of work & permits • On campus employment • Co-op/internship work permits • Off-campus work permits • Spousal work permits • Post graduation work permits • Transition: Off-Campus to Post-Graduation Work • Social Insurance Numbers (SIN) • Resources & support

  3. What is considered “work”? “Work” = an activity for which wages are paid or commission is earned, or that competes directly with activities of Canadian citizens or permanent residents in the Canadian labour market. (Citizenship & Immigration Canada) Note: If you’re “working” for a company but not being paid – it’s still considered “work” and you need a permit.

  4. Minimum requirements? For ALL types of work, you need: • A valid Study Permit • Full-time registration (except: last term) • A Social Insurance Number (to be paid) For SOME types of work, you may need: • A work permit (e.g. off-campus, co-op, etc.) • A medical exam

  5. Medical Exams A medical exam is only required for work in certain areas: Examples • work in health services • work with children • work in agricultural occupations • if you have visited/lived in a designated country for 6 months+ If a medical exam is required, make an appointment with a CIC Designated Medical Practitioner (DMP) N.B. There is a cost (approx. $200) which is generally NOT covered by insurance.

  6. 1. On-Campus Employment To be eligible: • Valid Study Permit • Registered full-time N.B. No work permit needed

  7. 2. Co-op/Internship Work Permit • Must be a requirement of program • Need a letter from department • Free application through MyCIC 

  8. 3. Off Campus Work Permit To be eligible: • Full-time status in 6 of previous 12 months • Satisfactory academic standing • Maintain eligibility* *You must surrender the Permit if you become ineligible • ($150 application fee)

  9. Off Campus Work Permit (cont’d) You are not eligible if you: • Failed to maintain your eligibility in the past • Have a partial or full scholarship or award from a Canadian agency • Are a Visiting student or Exchange student • Are registered in the ESL/FSL Program

  10. Off Campus Work Permit You are permitted to work: • Up to 20h/week during any academic sessions (including summer if studying during summer term) • Full-Time during scheduled breaks (e.g. during winter and summer holidays, reading week) • For 90 days after you have met your graduation requirements (as long as your Study Permit is valid)

  11. Off Campus Work Permit (cont’d) What is an EVN? • By issuing an Electronic Verification Number (EVN), McGill is confirming that a student is eligible for an Off-Campus Work Permit.  • Apply through your MyCIC account (under "My Requests") • Within 2-3 business days, eligibility will be confirmed • An EVN will be sent to you via a message in the My CIC message box • Note the EVN number, and use it in your online application

  12. 4. Spousal Work Permit • For spouses of full-time students (married or common-law) • Same expiry date as spouse’s Study Permit • Open work permit (any job, any employer) • Apply online through MyCIC ($150 application fee)

  13. 5. Post-Graduation Employment • To attract educated immigrants to Canada • Once in a lifetime opportunity • Up to a 3-year open work permit (no restrictions: type of job, contract, employer) • No job offer required You must apply within 90 days of completing all your requirements to graduate ($150 application fee)

  14. Transition from OCWP to PGWP

  15. Social Insurance Number (SIN) • Necessary to work in Canada (and get paid!) • Apply at Service Canada • Apply before or within 3 days of starting work • You may work during the waiting period • Expires at the same time as the Study Permit/Work Permit

  16. Where can I get more information? • On the ISS website • At ISS workshops • In person (drop-in advising) • By contacting ISS

  17. www.mcgill.ca/internationalstudents Where can I get more information? • On the ISS website • At ISS workshops • In person (advising) • By contacting ISS

  18. International Student Serviceswww.mcgill.ca/internationalstudents In-Person Advising: First-come, first-served basis: • From 9:30 – 11:00 am: M, T, Th, F • From 2 – 3:30 pm: M, T, W, Th Brown Student Services Building 3600 McTavish Street, Suite 4400 Tel: 514-398-4349 international.students@mcgill.ca

More Related