Get Your Work Permit

Working in Canada

You should come to Canada with enough money to support yourself during your study period. However, you may work in Canada if you meet the following requirements:

On-Campus Work

You are a full-time student with a study permit
No work permit is required

Off-Campus Work

You are a full-time student with a study permit
Your job is part of a course of study, such as a work term during a co-op program
Work permit is required

OR

You are a full-time student with a study permit
You have accepted a study-related job for up to one (1) year upon graduation
Work permit is required

DO NOT work without authorization. If you do, you may be required to leave Canada.

International students can now apply for an Off-Campus Work Permit online. Follow the steps below to start your application today.

To be eligible, students must have the following:

  • A valid study permit
  • Be registered as a full-time student at Centennial College
  • Been a full-time student for a least six (6) months in a program other than English-as-a-second-language or French-as-a-second language
  • Have a GPA of 2.5 or above. (You can find your GPA in myCentennial under Student Record Information)

Get online
Go to http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/e-services/index.asp.

Use the self assessment tool to see if you are eligible for an off-campus work permit or
go directly to "Apply Online for My Off-Campus Work Permit".

 

Register for an epass
MyCIC is your space on the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) website. An epass on MyCIC is your online profile with the Government of Canada. You will need an epass to access MyCIC. Visit CIC Secure Online Services to register for an epass. You will need to create a user ID and Password. Remember to store your user ID and Password in a secure place where only you can retrieve it. You will also need your Client Identification Number which can be found on your study permit.

 

Request for Eligibility Verification Number (EVN)
You will now be able to log into your MyCIC account using your user ID and Password. Once you've logged in, you will be able to request for an EVN through the online "Request for Initial Eligibility Verification".

Checking your messages
The International Office at Centennial College will receive a message when you request an EVN. We will then review your eligibility and either approve or reject your request. You will be notified via email once we complete this process, so be sure to check frequently for an email from MyCIC. Log on to your MyCIC account and check your messages. If you are approved, you will see that you now have a message with your EVN!

Apply for your Off-Campus Work Permit
Now that you have your EVN, follow the link in your message to proceed with your online Off-Campus Work Permit. The cost of applying for an Off-Campus Work Permit is CAD$150.00. You will notice that you have three payment options. Just a reminder that you will need to upload a scanned copy of your passport. Students have reported receiving their Off-Campus Work Permits within 10 to 15 business days.
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