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WORK PERMITS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

WORK PERMITS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS. Presented by: Caroline Guay International Student Advisor International Student Services. AGENDA. Work permit overview Social Insurance Numbers (SIN) Medical exams Types of work & permits On campus employment Co-op/internship work permits

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WORK PERMITS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

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

  2. AGENDA • Work permit overview • Social Insurance Numbers (SIN) • 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 • Resources & support

  3. Work Permits – Overview “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 and 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. Work Permits – Overview • Work permits are necessary for all kinds of work* * except on-campus work and volunteer work • You will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to be paid • Some placements require a medical exam • Applications can be made online

  5. Social Insurance Number (SIN) • Necessary to work in Canada • Apply at a local Service Canada Centre • Apply before or within 3 days of starting work • With proof of having applied within 3 days, you may work during the waiting period • Expire at the same time as the Study Permit/Work Permit • To renew: submit a new application • More information here

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

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

  8. 2. Co-op/Internship Work Permit • Must be a requirement of program • Need Valid Study Permit • Need a letter from department • Free 

  9. 3. Off Campus Work Permit To be eligible: • Valid Study Permit • 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)

  10. 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 (see list) • Are a Visiting student or Exchange student • Are registered in the ESL/FSL Program

  11. Off Campus Work Permit (cont’d) 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)

  12. Off Campus Work Permit (cont’d) The application asks for an ANELECTRONIC VERIFICATION NUMBER (EVN) – what is it? • An EVN is issued once McGill can confirm that a student is eligible for an Off-Campus Work Permit.  • Apply for an EVN through your MyCIC account (under "My Requests" on the profile page) • A request will be sent to International Student Services (ISS) to verify your eligibility • Within 2-3 business days, eligibility will be confirmed (if you are not eligible, you will receive an explanatory email) • 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

  13. 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 ($150 application fee)

  14. 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 Can only apply in the 90 day period after you’ve completed all your requirements to graduate. ($150 application fee)

  15. Transition from OCWP to PGWP

  16. How to Apply 5. How to Apply

  17. International Student Serviceswww.mcgill.ca/internationalstudents In-Person Advising: First-come, first-served basis: • From 9:30 – 11:10 am: M, T, Th, F • From 2 – 3:30 pm: M, T, W, Th Brown Student Services Building 3600 McTavish Street, Suite 3215 Tel: 514-398-4349 international.students@mcgill.ca

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