How to Apply for/Extend a Co-op Work Permit This is not a legal document and information may change without notice. Always refer to www.cic.gc.ca for the most updated information or contact UBC immigration consultants. The immigration information on this page has been reviewed and endorsed by Ali Rostin and Dianne Russell, Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCIC) in compliance with the Canadian Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. WHEN TO APPLY: After receiving a letter of acceptance to a co-op program COST: Free PROCESSING TIME: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/temp.asp (updated weekly)   HOW:  APPLICATION FORM: Online (http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/e-services/mycic.asp) OR by paper; send to CIC Case Processing Centre (Vegreville, Alberta) (http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/work-students.asp) OR in person at a Canadian border by “flag-poling” (Consult with UBC immigration consultants for this option) Change Conditions, Extend my Stay or Remain in Canada as a Worker [IMM 5710] General Supporting Documents (additional documents may be required)  Original letter provided by your UBC co-op office stating that your intended employment is an essential part of your program  Copy of your passport (include the bio-data page plus any pages with stamps, visas or markings) Tips  If any of your answers to questions in page 4 (Background Information) is YES or you are not sure about your answer, contact UBC immigration consultants before submitting your application.  You must have a valid study permit when you submit your application. The co-op work permit is usually issued for the length of your study permit. When you extend your study permit, you can apply for (or extend) a co-op work permit at the same time.  Your co-op work permit will list the employer as “UBC” and will allow you to work for any authorized coop work term. This work permit only allows the work associated to your co-op work term.  You do not need a job offer to apply.  Need help scanning your documents? Go to the Irving K. Barber Chapman Learning Commons.  “Press the “Validate” button to ensure your application is complete. The validate button does not send any information to CIC, so you may edit and validate as many times as you need. International House • 1783 West Mall • Phone: 604.822.5021 www.students.ubc.ca/international • Updated June 1, 2013 • Page 1 of 2 Frequently Asked Questions What is a UCI? UCI stands for “unique client identifier,” also known as “client ID.” It appears on official documents such as study and work permits. (Example: 0000-0000). What type of work permit should I select? If this is your first co-op work permit, select ‘a work permit with a new employer.’ If this is not your first co-op work permit, select ‘a work permit with the same employer. How do I fill out my mailing address? A “street no.” is the location of a building on a street. Some “street names” also contain numbers. What is a document number? A document number appears on official CIC documents. It is usually printed in blank ink as one letter followed by 9 numbers. How do I fill out the “details of my prospective employer” section if I don’t have a job? Although you do not need a job offer to apply for a co-op work permit, you still must complete this section. You do not need to attach an offer of employment. How should I answer “duration of expected employment?” Write “from” today’s date and “to” the expiry date of your study permit. How can I sign the form if I apply online? You cannot sign the form if applying online; upload the form without signing. After uploading all your documents, you will later be asked to electronically sign your application by typing your name. After You Get It  Renew (or apply for) your Social Insurance Number (SIN). You need a SIN before working in Canada. International House • 1783 West Mall • Phone: 604.822.5021 www.students.ubc.ca/international • Updated June 1, 2013 • Page 2 of 2