Visa and Permit Support
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The post-graduation work permit (PGWP) allows students who have graduated from a participating Canadian post-secondary institution to gain valuable Canadian work experience.A PGWP may be issued for the length of your program up to a maximum of three yea...
If you have in-person/hybrid courses, a copy of your study permit OR its approval letter is required.The following documents can be accepted as the approval letter:study permit approval/confirmation letterstudy permit initial approval/letter of introduc...
If you need help to apply for your co-op work permit or have questions about the application process and what you may need for the application, our team of International Immigration Advisors offer workshops to assist you through this.Workshop goals:Guid...
As an international student, if you have in-person/hybrid courses, a copy of your study permit OR its approval letter is required before you start your program.The following documents can be accepted as the approval letter: study permit approval/confirm...
There are a few scenarios that can explain why you cannot view your timetable despite already having submitted your study permit:Student accounts without study permits have holds placed on them. From the time that you submit your study permit, it can ta...
The Office of the Registrar handles academic documents and questions about registration.Office of the Registrar
If you've already submitted your application to the IRCC and need to add additional documents or withdraw your application, you can do so directly on the IRCC website here.
If you would like to invite your family or friends to visit you in Canada for either your convocation or just a vacation, they need to meet the entry to Canada requirements from their home country. You may send the following supporting documents to the ...
The Office of the Registrar issues your graduation documents which could take up to 3-4 weeks after your program completion. Please continue checking your Sheridan emails for the document. We ask that you do not apply for PGWP without these documents.
If you are currently enrolled at Sheridan and would like to discuss your immigration concerns, you can book a one-on-one virtual or in-person appointment.International Student Services. Additionally, International Student Advisors also offer weekly webi...
If your study permit expires before you complete your program and you did not submit an application to extend your study permit prior to expiry, you will be considered out of status which could result in discontinuation from studies and work until your ...
If your study situation changes and you've become eligible for on or off-campus work (for instance, you are now enrolled in a certificate, diploma, or degree program), you must apply to change the conditions of your study permit and pay the relevant fee...
If you plan to stay and work in Canada after completing your program at Sheridan, you must meet the eligibility requirement to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).Post Graduation Work Permit Eligibility
No. If you change your program within the same institution, you do not need to apply for a new co-op work permit.
Your final/official transcripts will only be available after receiving your graduation/completion letter. In that case, if you were eligible to work in the last academic semester, you can continue to work 20 hours per week until you receive your graduat...
You can leave Canada and return if your Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is still valid. However, your permit (study or work) does not act as a visa and does not permit re-entry to Canada. If your visa or eTA expire...
You can apply for the PGWP from outside of Canada within 180 days after program completion; however, you will not be able to return to Canada until the decision is made on your application. After receiving your PGWP approval (Letter of Introduction), yo...
You can contact Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) through the following methods:Phone: You can call IRCC's Call Centre at 1-888-242-2100 (in Canada only) or +1-613-944-4000 (outside Canada). The Call Centre operates from Monday to Fri...
In addition to having a valid visa or eTA, you should carry your letter of enrollment, transcripts, tuition fee payment receipts, financial proof etc.). If you want to confirm the documents required for travelling, please contact Canadian Border Service...
You can apply for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) through the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website. Make sure to review the eligibility requirements, timelines to apply and gather all necessary documents before submitting ...
Our International Student Immigration Advisors hold immigration workshops throughout the year to assist current students with their immigration applications. Additionally, we have an immigration resources page with informational guides and handouts that...
If you apply for a study permit extension before your current study permit expires, you can continue studying in Canada under the original study permit conditions while your application is in process with IRCC (referred to as "maintained status"), as ou...
Yes, you can travel outside Canada while studying on a study permit. However, it's important to travel with the correct documents (such as a valid Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) depending on your country of citize...
You must apply for a co-op work permit online through the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website. If you received your co-op work permit along with your study permit when you arrived in Canada, you do not need to apply for a new on...
You can work up to 20 hours per week until you receive your graduation letter (if you were eligible to work). After receiving your graduation letter, you must apply for the PGWP before working again. Please make sure to continue checking your Sheridan e...
Unless there is a temporary IRCC public policy in place, you must wait until your coop work permit is approved before you begin your coop, placement, practicum or internship. Please review the IRCC website for up-to-date information and ensure that you ...
You can work full-time after submitting your PGWP application if you have held a valid study permit at the time of your PGWP application and were eligible to work during your last semester before graduating. If you are unsure about your eligibility to w...
If you would like to learn about the process and the documents required for the PGWP application, please visit our Immigration resources page.Immigration Resources
You may be eligible to apply for permanent residency in Canada through various immigration programs, such as the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), or Express Entry system. If you have any Permanent Residency related ques...