International Students

Off Campus Work Permits
Post Grad Work Permits
Applying for a SIN Card
Canadian Resumes
Taxes

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Off Campus Work Permits

The off campus work permit program allows international students to work off campus while completing their studies at UFV.  Visit www.learnlivebc.ca/off-campus-work/student.htm and www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/work-offcampus.asp to learn about the Off-campus Work Permit Program.

To be eligible for the work permit, student must meet the following requirements:

• have a valid study permit
• be currently registered as a full-time student in a program at a participating post-secondary institution
• have been registered as a full-time student in an eligible program at a participating post-secondary institution for at least six out of the last 12 months (Please note: students taking primarily ESL courses do not qualify for the off-campus work permit)
• have maintained satisfactory academic standing of GPA 2.0 each semester at least six months out of the last 12 months

*If you are an Exchange Student please be aware that studies done on an exchange do not count towards the required 6 months of full-time study.

You can now apply for your off-campus work permit online. Please visit the following website for directions to using MyCIC to apply online.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/e-services/index.asp


For more information on where you can work, read the Employment Options Handout for International Students.  

Click here to check the current processing time for Work Permits.

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Post Grad Work Permit

As of April 2008, changes have been made to the Post Grad Work Permit Program.  It is now possible for many international students to stay and work in Canada for up to three years after graduation.

Administered by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), this program enables you as an international student to start your career in Canada.

For more infromation please visit www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/work-students.asp
To find out if you qualify for the Post Grad Work Permit Program please click here.

The following required documents are available on the Citizenship & Immigration Canada (CIC) website.

• Guide [IMM 5580]
• Application Form [IMM 1249]
• Check List [IMM 5583]

Proof is required that you have met your degree requirements.  It can be any one of the three original documents:

• A final transcript (showing the date that the degree was approved by Senate)
• An official letter from the institution (available from the Registrar's Office or the Faculty of Graduate Studies)
• The formal notification of graduation

The fee for the Post Graduate Work Permit is CAD $150.00. The following payment options are available:

• Online with a Credit Card
• Financial Institution using IMM 5401 (pink slip) available at the Career Centre

Keep a complete photocopy of your application package (along with the Express Post receipt) and mail your original application package and supporting documents by Express Post to:

Citizenship and Immigration Canada - Work Permit
Case Processing Centre Unit-555
Vegreville, Alberta T9C 1X6

Questions on the status of your application can be made to the Citizenship & Immigration, Case Processing Call Centre (CPC) at 1-888-242-2100

Click here to check the current processing time for Work Permits.

Applying for a SIN Card

In order to be paid by an employer in Canada, you will be required to have a SIN number.  For more information on how to obtain a SIN card please visit the Service Canada website.

Canadian Resumes

There are several differences when writing a Canadian resume versus an international resume. The following are some great tips on writing the perfect Canadian resume.

In Canada, the following should not be included in your resume:

• Date of birth
• Social insurance number
• Marital status
• Religion
• Picture of yourself

However, be sure to include: 

• A summary of your qualifications highlighting your skills, abilities, and expertise
• Not only your job title and location, but specific actions concerning the tasks you performed for your work experience.

For more help with writing your resume, see our Career Resources section and/or book an appointment with a Career Coach through CareerLink.

Taxes

International Students who are studying in Canada have the right, and for some the responsibility, to file income tax returns to the Government of Canada.  If you have been working in Canada and are earning an income, you MUST file an income tax return.  International students that have not been working in Canada are still encouraged to file an income tax return as they can receive credit for tuition, GST/HST, etc.

Items required to file income taxes:

• Your tuition receipt (T2202A)
• Your rent receipts from January to December of the previous year
• Public Transit receipts for passes purchased that were at least one month in duration
• Your textbook receipts
• Your T4 or T4A or T5 slip (only for students who are working and have earned income)
• A completed Determination of Residency form (NR74-03E)
• Your social Insurance Number - SIN (if working) or A completed Individual Tax Number form - T1261 (for International Students who aren't working)
• Photocopy of the front page of your passport
• Photocopy of your study permit

Check out the following resources for more information on what is required for filing your income tax return:
T4055T4133
NR74
www.cra.gc.ca/internationalstudents

‌For more infromation of the following topics be sure to consult the International Student Guidebook located at the top of the page.