Study and Work Permit

Study Permit

草榴短视频 students intending to study in Canada for more than six months require a study permit. Study Permits are issued by and application forms are available online or by paper. Students are responsible to know and understand the 草榴短视频 Student Immigration Regulations. For more information, visit the .

痴颁颁鈥檚&苍产蝉辫; is O19279717512 (the first character is the letter 鈥極鈥�). VCC鈥檚 DLI number is on all letters issued by 草榴短视频草榴短视频 Education. Students transferring to 草榴短视频from another educational institution in Canada must notify IRCC when changing institutions in their .

Apply for a Study Permit

At a minimum, these documents are needed to apply for a study permit:

A valid passport (with at least 6 months left before expiry)
Acceptance letter from 草榴短视频with VCC鈥檚 DLI number: O19279717512 (the first character is the letter 鈥極鈥�)
Proof of ability to pay for tuition and living costs for the student and any family members coming to Canada
Visa processing fee

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Study Permit Extension

Students who are currently a student in Canada with a study permit may visit the to learn how to extend a study permit. It is recommended that students start the process to extend their study permit 3 months before their current study permit expires. They can request an updated 草榴短视频Study Permit Extension Support Letter which is required for the application.

Work Off-Campus

草榴短视频 students will have the opportunity to gain invaluable Canadian work experience and practical job skills. 草榴短视频 students are eligible to work part-time up to 20 hours per week during their studies and full-time during program vacations and break provided they meet the following conditions:

Have a valid study permit
Are enrolled in full-time study in a 草榴短视频certificate, diploma or degree program that is at least six months in duration
Maintain satisfactory academic standing in their program of study

Important: 草榴短视频 students in ESL programs are not eligible.

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Practicum/Co-Op Work Permit

Students in a program that requires completion of a practicum are required to have a practicum work permit before practicum placements. In this case, a practicum is an essential component of the program requirement which allows students to gain work experience in the industry.

Students must apply for the work permit together with the study permit application if their 草榴短视频acceptance letters indicate that a practicum is required.

If students already have a study permit when applying to VCC, they must apply for the work permit well in advance. In order to apply for the practicum work permit, students are required to have a letter from 草榴短视频that confirms work placement. The letter will be issued during the program. 草榴短视频students may email ieservices@vcc.ca if there is any question about the practicum work permit requirement.

For more information about the Practicum Work Permit, visit the (IRCC) website.

Programs Requiring Practicum Work Permit

Refer to this page for a full list of programs at 草榴短视频that require students to have a Practicum/Co-Op Work Permit.

Post-Graduation Work Permit

草榴短视频 students who graduate from 草榴短视频will be eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) provided they:

Have completed full-time studies in a program of 8 months or more
Have completed and passed the program of study and received a notification that they are eligible to obtain their degree, diploma or certificate
Maintained full-time status as a student in Canada, with exception of scheduled breaks

Please visit our 草榴短视频Program Guide for a list of 草榴短视频programs that are eligible for the PGWP (page 6).

Important Notes:

This is a once-in-a-lifetime work permit. Students should be selective about when to apply for it. Students completing a second certificate or diploma or completing a degree may decide to wait until after completing the full period of study before applying for the PGWP.
Applications for a PGWP does not guarantee approval as it is up to the immigration officer to determine applicants' eligibility.
If you are graduating from 草榴短视频and are part of a cohort program, you will receive a completion letter by email after the Records office conducts your graduation audit (approximately 4-6 week processing time). The letter is one of the documents required for the PGWP application. If you are an insert student or university-transfer student, you will need to submit a graduation application.

For information about the Post-Graduation Work Permit, visit the and websites.