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Applying for a Work Permit — Student Guide (IMM 5580)

Submitting your application

If you are applying under the following programs:

  • Post-Graduation Work Permit Program
  • Co-Op Work Program
  • Off-Campus Work Permit Program

Submitting applications electronically

  • You may submit your application for either the Off-Campus Work Permit Program or the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program electronically by following the instructions on our website.

    Note: For the purposes of the Off-Campus Work Permit Program, you may submit your application electronically if you are currently attending one of the participating institutions listed on CIC’s website.

Mailing your application

And if family members are applying to extend their stay, study or work in Canada; include all applications in the same envelope.

  • Put all the completed forms, supporting documents and fee payment receipt in a large envelope.
  • Address the envelope as follow:
Type of work permit applications Send your application to:

Student work permit extensions (includes Co-op, Off-Campus Work Permits and Internships)

Citizenship and Immigration - Work Permit
CPC-Vegreville
6212 - 55th Avenue, Unit 202
Vegreville, AB
T9C 1X6

New Student work permits (includes Co-op, Off-Campus Work Permits, Internships and Post-Graduation Work Permits)

Citizenship and Immigration - Work Permit
CPC-Vegreville
6212 - 55th Avenue, Unit 555
Vegreville, AB
T9C 1X6
  • 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.

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