Canada Immigration Forms: 5580E
Canada Immigration Forms: 5580E
Canada Immigration Forms: 5580E
Guide Forms:
Application to Change Conditions, Extend
my Stay or Remain in Canada (IMM 1249)
• Off-Campus Work Permit Statutory Declaration of Common-law Union
(IMM 5409)
• Co-op Work Permit
Off-Campus Work Permit Program –
• Post-Graduation Employment Verification Form (IMM 5581)
Off-Campus Work Permit Program – Student
Acknowledgement and Consent (IMM 5582)
Use of a Representative (IMM 5476)
Document Checklist (IMM 5583)
Receipt (IMM 5401)
Web site
For more information on the programs offered by Citizenship and Immigration Canada, visit our Web site
at www.cic.gc.ca. For some types of applications you can inform us of a change of address and find out what
is happening with your application through on-line services on the Web site.
Within Canada
If you are in Canada, you can also phone our Call Centre. An automated telephone service is available
seven days a week, 24 hours a day and is easy to use if you have a touch-tone phone. You can listen to
pre-recorded information on many programs, order application forms, and for some types of applications
the automated service can even update you on the status of your case.
When you call, have a pen and paper ready to record the information you need. Listen carefully to the
instructions and press the number for the selection you want. At any time during your call, you may press
* (the star key) to repeat a message, 9 to return to the main menu, 0 to speak to an agent, or 8 to end your
call. If you have a rotary phone, wait for an agent to answer your call.
If you need to speak to an agent, you must call Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. local time.
Outside Canada
If you are outside Canada, you can contact a Canadian embassy, high commission or consulate. Consult our
Web site for addresses, phone numbers and Web site addresses of our visa offices.
This is not a legal document. For legal information, refer to the Immigration and Refugee
Protection Act and Regulations or the Citizenship Act and Regulations, as applicable.
The guide also provides information on your status as an international student in Canada and the conditions
and requirements of work permits. All the necessary information, instructions and application forms for you
to complete and submit are included.
Note: If you hold a valid study permit, your studies should remain your primary activities during
your stay in Canada.
You are not eligible to apply for a work permit under this program if you:
• Have previously held an off-campus work permit, failed to maintain your eligibility for the
program and failed to comply with the conditions of your work or study permit;
• Have a partial or full scholarship or award from:
• the Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship Program funded by the Department of
Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT);
• the Government of Canada Awards Program funded by the Department of Foreign
Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT);
• the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA);
• Are a visiting student or exchange student at a participating institution; or
Important Information
If your status has expired or you did not respect the conditions of your previous permit, and
you now require restoration of status, do not submit an application for an off-campus work
permit. You are required to restore your status as a student prior to submission of this application.
Should your request for restoration be approved, you may then submit this application. Submitting
your off-campus work permit application prior to restoration being granted will result in delays in
the processing of your work permit.
The following examples can help you determine if you are eligible to apply under this program.
If you.... *Then...
begin full-time studies in September and continue you are eligible to apply for a work permit in March
through to the end of February (with the exception of because you will have completed 6 months of full-
the Christmas break) time study.
begin full-time studies in January through April, but you are not eligible to apply for a work permit until
are not enrolled in full-time studies during certain you complete 6 months of full-time studies
summer months
begin full-time studies from the beginning of January you are eligible to apply for a work permit in July
until the end of June because you will have completed 6 months of full-
time study.
begin full-time studies from January until the end of you are eligible to apply in November because you
April, then take a four month summer break but will have completed 6 months of full-time study in
resume full-time studies in September total from January to April, and September to
October.
are pursuing full time studies from September to ** If the institution considers students on co-op work
December followed by a co-op work term from terms to have full-time status, and if you continue to
January to April. comply with the institution’s co-op rules you will be
eligible to apply for the work permit as early as March
(September to February = 6 months).
* At the time of application, you must still be enrolled in full-time studies and be in satisfatory academic
standing.
** Note: Some institutions consider students to have “full-time” status during the “work experience”
portion of their co-op program. If an institution considers a student to have “full-time” status during the
“work experience” portion of the program and the student continues to comply with the institution’s co-op
rules, the student will be eligible for the program. Participation in the work experience portion of the
program can be included in the calculation of the six months of full-time studies.
To be eligible for a work permit under a co-op or internship program, the following conditions must be met:
• you must have a valid study permit (unless you are a minor high-school student who does
not require a study permit);
• your intended employment must be an essential part of your program of study in Canada;
• your employment must be certified as part of the academic program by a responsible
academic official of the institution;
• your co-op or internship employment cannot form more than 50 percent of the total
program of study; and
• you are not a medical intern or extern, nor a resident physician (except in veterinary
medicine).
Note: International students, scholars, and scientists may also obtain work permits for work
related to a research, educational or training program. These work permits are issued
under specific programs funded by the Canadian International Development Agency
(CIDA), the International Development Research Centre of Canada (IDRC), Atomic
Energy of Canada Ltd., the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), the Natural
Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).
Does the length of study impact on the length of the work permit?
Yes. The work permit cannot be valid longer than the length of time the student studied. For example,
students graduating from a four-year degree program might be eligible for a one-year work permit or, if they
meet the criteria, a two-year work permit. Students graduating from an eight-month certificate program
would only be eligible for a work permit of eight months.
Who may apply for a work permit of up to one year under this program?
You may apply for a work permit of up to one year if you:
• graduated from a program of full-time study (of at least eight months) at:
· a public post-secondary institution; or
· a private post-secondary institution that operates under the same rules and regulations
as a public institution, receives at least 50 percent of its financing for its overall
operations from government (currently, only private college-level educational
institutions in Quebec fit that description); or
· a Canadian private institution authorized by provincial law to confer degrees.
• have a job offer from an employer for a job that is related to your field of studies;
• have a valid study permit when you apply for the work permit; and
• have not previously been issued a work permit for post-graduation employment following
any other course of study.
Who may apply for a work permit of up to two years under this program?
You may apply for a work permit of up to two years under this program if you meet the criteria above for a
one-year work permit and:
• you successfully completed a program of at least two years of full-time studies;
• you studied at and graduated from an institution located outside of the Communauté
métropolitaine de Montréal (CMM), the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) or the Greater
Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) (see CIC Web site at www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/
work-locations.asp)
• you found employment outside of the CMM, GTA or GVRD; and
• you do not participate in a Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship Program funded by the
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) nor in a Government of
Canada Awards Program funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and International
Trade (DFAIT) and you do not receive funding from the Canadian International
Development Agency (CIDA).
Working on Campus
Do students need a work permit to work on campus?
If you are a full-time student attending a university or college, you do not need a work permit when the
employment offered is on the campus of the college or university where you are registered full-time, for as
long as the study permit is valid.
There are some restrictions on the jobs you can take based on medical factors:
After reading this instruction guide, if you believe you are eligible to apply then you should proceed as
instructed below:
• Gather all the necessary documents. They are listed on the Document Checklist, Students
Applying for a Work Permit (IMM 5583)
• Calculate and pay the fees.
• Photocopy the blank forms and use one as a working copy. Keep it for your records.
• Fill in the forms carefully and completely.
• Sign and date your forms.
• Mail your application to the address listed in section Mailing Your Application.
For example, if the officer specified a date as shown in the above illustration, your temporary
resident status would expire on June 30th, 1993.
If there is no stamp, a handwritten date or document in your passport, your temporary resident
status will expire six months from the day you arrived in Canada.
If you were given a visitor record, student or work permit, the expiry date is marked on the
document.
Note: For applicants who require a temporary resident visa (TRV) to enter Canada: A renewal
of a study permit does not affect your TRV. It is your responsibility to ensure your TRV
remains valid if you wish to re-enter Canada. After leaving Canada, you must apply for
and obtain a TRV abroad by applying to a Canadian visa office. (see Application for a
Temporary Resident Visa to Visit Canada - IMM 5256)
2. Temporary Residents travelling without passports:
If you did not require a passport to enter Canada, your temporary resident status will expire six
months from the day you entered Canada unless you were given a visitor record, study or
work permit. If you were given a document, the expiry date is marked on it.
May I leave Canada before my request for a renewed or initial study permit has been finalized?
Yes. However, if you leave temporarily and you do not have your new document before you seek to re-enter
Canada, you will have to re-apply (either at the port of entry if you have the right to do so, or at a visa office
outside Canada) and pay another processing fee.
If you are applying for an off-campus work permit see section Off-Campus Work
Permit Program for more details on what restoration of status means for you.
You must provide truthful, accurate information. The information provided may be verified. The
processing of your application may stop if you give false or misleading information. It is an offence
under section 127 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act to knowingly make a false
statement on this form.
“I am applying for”:
Indicate that you are applying for an initial work permit by ticking the appropriate box. If you require more
than one service and you are using only one application, tick the boxes that correspond to each of the
services you require. For example, if you are applying for a renewal of your study permit and for a new work
permit, tick boxes “B” and “C”, and include the required documentation and fees.
This form is designed for multiple purposes, if a question does not apply to your request, indicate N/A for
not applicable.
A – Personal Information
Surname (Family name) and given name(s)
Print all names as they appear on your passport or identity document. Do not use initials.
Other names
Print all names you have ever used, including different spellings of your name. Explain what these
names are, e.g., ‘Maggie’ (nickname), ‘Smith’ (birth name/maiden name), ‘Leroux’ (former married
name).
Citizenship
If you are a citizen of more than one country, enter the names of all countries.
Addresses
Provide your current mailing address in Canada. All correspondence will be sent to this address
Note: If you wish to authorize a Canadian representative to receive correspondence concerning
your application, indicate their address in this box and on the form Use of a Representative
(IMM 5476)
B – My Family Members
You must give information about your family members. Family members are your spouse or common-
law partner, your own dependent children or those of your spouse or common-law partner and the
dependent children of dependent children. A common-law partner is a person of the opposite or same
sex who is currently cohabiting and has cohabited in a conjugal relationship with you for a period of at
least one year.
Your family member will be considered your dependent child if that child:
A. is under the age of 22 and single, i.e. not married and not in a common-law relationship; or
B. married or entered into a common-law relationship before the age of 22 and, since becoming a
spouse or a common-law partner, has
• been continuously enrolled and in attendance as a full-time student in a post-secondary
institution accredited by the relevant government authority and
• depended substantially on the financial support of a parent; or
is 22 years of age or older and, since before the age of 22, has
• been continuously enrolled and in attendance as a full-time student in a post-secondary
institution accredited by the relevant government authority and
• depended substantially on the financial support of a parent; or
C. is 22 years of age or older, has depended substantially on the financial support of a parent since
before the age of 22 and is unable to provide for him/herself due to a medical condition.
Children included in the application must meet the definition of “dependent children” both at the time
the application is made and, without taking into account whether they have attained 22 years of age, at
the time the visa is issued to them.
Important: In order to benefit from provisions outlined in the Immigration and Refugee
Protection Act and Regulations for spouses or common-law partners of workers or students,
you must provide proof of your relationship and status in Canada. You must provide a
marriage certificate and birth certificates for any accompanying family members. If you are in a
common-law relationship and your common-law spouse will accompany you to Canada, you
must complete the enclosed form, Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union (IMM
5409). Also provide evidence outlined on the form to support your relationship.
Relationship
Print the person’s relationship to you - husband, wife, son or daughter.
D – My Request
Box 10
You must explain why you wish an extension and/or a change of conditions for yourself or your family
members.
If you are a temporary resident permit (TRP) holder you must inform us of any change to your
personal circumstances. You must also inform us if any of the reasons you were originally issued a
permit change after it is issued. For example, if you applied unsuccessfully for an immigrant visa to
live with a family member (sponsor) in Canada, are you still living with your sponsor? Or, have you
been convicted of an offence since you first received your permit?
If your temporary resident status has expired and you wish consideration for restoration, explain the
reasons for this.
If you are applying for a work permit, check off “Change conditions” if your study permit prohibits
you from working, or indicate “N/A” if the question does not apply to your request.
Box 11
Provide details of how you will support yourself and your family members while in Canada and how
you will pay for transportation to leave Canada.
Provide specifics on ‘Other’ sources of support (employment income/employer).
E – Additional Information
Box 12
If you or your family members remained beyond the validity of your status, attended school without
permission or worked without permission, give full details and circumstances concerning the
situation(s).
Box 13
Indicate if you or any of your family members in Canada have ever been convicted of, or charged with
a crime or offence in any country. If convicted, indicate whether a pardon has been granted.
Box 14
Indicate if you or any of your family members have suffered from any serious mental or physical
illness. If so, provide full details.
G – Declaration Of Applicant
You must sign and date the application. Failure to do so will result in it being returned to you.
We suggest that you retain photocopies of your application and supporting documentation for your
records.
Section B.
5. Your representative’s full name
If your representative is a member of CSIC, a law society or the Chambre des notaires du
Québec, print his or her name as it appears on the organization’s membership list.
8. Your representative's declaration
Your representative must sign to accept responsibility for conducting business on your behalf.
Section D.
10. Your declaration
By signing, you authorize us to complete your request for yourself and your dependent children
under 18 years of age. If your spouse or common-law partner is included in this request, he or she
must sign in the box provided.
Use this chart to calculate the fees required for the service(s) you are requesting.
Make sure that you are eligible before you pay your fees and that you provide all the information
requested before you submit the application. The processing fee will not be refunded, regardless of
the final decision once the Case Processing Centre has started processing the application. For example,
if your study permit has expired and you incorrectly apply for an extension of study permit, no refund
for the extension will be provided and you will be asked to provide a second fee for the restoration.
Note: If you are out of status, you must pay the study permit fee as well as the restoration fee
when applying. Restoration applies to each person who has lost his or her status.
A determination that you are not eligible is considered as “processing” and the fee will not be
refunded. If you apply again, you will have to pay another processing fee.
STEP 2. Complete the “Payer Information” sections on the back of the receipt
If you already know the Client ID assigned to you, enter the number in the box provided.
If you do not know your Client ID, leave that box empty.
Incorrect payments
If you are required to pay additional fees, the Case Processing Centre will send you a request for
correct payment. Not paying the correct fee will result in a delay in finalizing your application. This
payment must also be paid at a designated financial institution.
If you have paid too much, your application will be processed and the amount of the overpayment will
be refunded. A cheque will be issued as soon as possible.
Write your name and address at the top left-hand corner of the envelope.
Have the post office weigh your envelope to ensure you put sufficient postage on it.
Your responsibilities
Once you receive a work permit you must respect the conditions of the work permit and continue to meet
the eligibility requirements of your Student Work Program.
Note: Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the work or study permit or with the
requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and Regulations may result
in enforcement action by the Canada Border Services Agency, and negatively affect other
future applications you make under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
Note: If you move before your application has been processed, you must advise us of your new
address by contacting the Call Centre.
Your Responsibilities
If at any time you become ineligible for the program, you should:
• inform your employer that you are no longer authorized to work, and
You may then re-apply at a later date (at least six months later) when you meet the eligibility requirements
again.
Transfer of Verification
If you transfer from one participating institution to another, you must notify the DIR at your new institution
that you are participating in the Off-Campus Work Program. It is your responsibility to request that the copy
of your Verification Form (IMM 5581), along with your original Acknowledgement and Consent Form
(IMM 5582), be sent from your former institution to your new institution.
The DIR at the new institution will then be responsible for the annual verification of your academic
eligibility. It is your responsibility to ensure that your DIR has obtained a copy of your Verification Form
(IMM 5581) and Acknowledgement and Consent Form (IMM 5582) from your former institution.
If at any time you are unsure whether you continue to be eligible for your off-campus work permit, you may
request that the DIR check that you meet the eligibility criteria. It is your responsibility to surrender your
work permit when you have become ineligible for the off-campus program to ensure that you will not be
found non-compliant.