How to apply for a Co-op Work Permit and SIN - Seneca College
How to apply for a Co-op Work Permit and SIN - Seneca College
How to apply for a Co-op Work Permit and SIN - Seneca College
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<strong>How</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>apply</strong> <strong>for</strong> a <strong>Co</strong>-<strong>op</strong> <strong>Work</strong> <strong>Permit</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>SIN</strong><br />
<strong>Co</strong>-<strong>op</strong> <strong>Work</strong> <strong>Permit</strong>s are required <strong>for</strong>: <strong>Co</strong>-<strong>op</strong> field placements, internships,<br />
externships <strong>and</strong> off-campus volunteer work whether paid or unpaid.<br />
See your program <strong>Co</strong>-<strong>op</strong> coordina<strong>to</strong>r <strong>for</strong> a letter. Apply two months be<strong>for</strong>e you need<br />
this permit. (See sample below on Page 3)<br />
Click on: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/in<strong>for</strong>mation/applications/work-students.asp<br />
Also see more in<strong>for</strong>mation about this procedure.<br />
Guide 5580 - Applying <strong>for</strong> a <strong>Work</strong> <strong>Permit</strong> - Student Guide<br />
Click on:<br />
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/in<strong>for</strong>mation/applications/guides/5580ETOC.asp<br />
From CIC:<br />
New application <strong>for</strong>m: As of July 31 st , 2012, all applicants must complete <strong>and</strong> sign the new<br />
Application <strong>to</strong> Change <strong>Co</strong>nditions, Extend My Stay or Remain in Canada as a <strong>Work</strong>er [IMM 5710].<br />
Applicants are encouraged <strong>to</strong> complete the <strong>for</strong>m electronically <strong>and</strong> validate the in<strong>for</strong>mation <strong>to</strong><br />
generate 2D barcodes be<strong>for</strong>e printing. To ensure you have the most recent application <strong>for</strong>m,<br />
please use the link <strong>to</strong> the application <strong>for</strong>m.<br />
All Student <strong>Work</strong> <strong>Permit</strong> applications must include the following:<br />
<strong>Co</strong>mpleted Application <strong>to</strong> Change <strong>Co</strong>nditions, Extend my Stay or Remain in<br />
Canada as a <strong>Work</strong>er (Form IMM 5710 Validated with Bar <strong>Co</strong>des)<br />
<strong>Co</strong>mpleted Document Checklist (IMM 5583)<br />
Pho<strong>to</strong>c<strong>op</strong>ies of passport “picture page” clearly showing the passport number, the<br />
dates of issue <strong>and</strong> expiry, name <strong>and</strong> date of birth, the stamp made by Canadian<br />
authorities of most recent entry in<strong>to</strong> Canada <strong>and</strong> other marked pages.<br />
Original letter provided by the institution stating that your intended employment<br />
is an essential part of your program.<br />
Note: You can only begin working AFTER you receive a co-<strong>op</strong> work permit.<br />
<strong>Co</strong>ntact Wendy at 416-491-5050 Ext. 26491 or: wendy.calicchia@senecacollege.ca <strong>and</strong><br />
in<strong>for</strong>m her that you are registered <strong>for</strong> co-<strong>op</strong> <strong>for</strong> the semester. Purchase health insurance<br />
<strong>for</strong> the duration of the co-<strong>op</strong> semester.<br />
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TO APPLY FOR YOUR SOCIAL INSURANCE NUMBER (<strong>SIN</strong>) SEE ATTACHED<br />
FORM NAS-2120-01-12.<br />
If you are being paid <strong>for</strong> your co-<strong>op</strong>, internship or externship you must <strong>apply</strong> <strong>for</strong> a Social<br />
Insurance Number (<strong>SIN</strong>) <strong>for</strong> income tax purposes.<br />
Click on: http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sc/sin/index.shtml<br />
Social Insurance Number (<strong>SIN</strong>) application <strong>for</strong>m (NAS 2120-01-12)<br />
Once you have been hired or are working on your co-<strong>op</strong>, take your company/employer<br />
contract along with your <strong>Co</strong>-<strong>op</strong> <strong>Work</strong> <strong>Permit</strong> <strong>and</strong> completed <strong>SIN</strong> <strong>for</strong>m <strong>to</strong> the nearest CIC<br />
Service Centre. There is no charge <strong>to</strong> <strong>apply</strong> <strong>for</strong> the <strong>SIN</strong>.<br />
Service Canada offices near <strong>Seneca</strong>:<br />
http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/cgi-bin/sc-srch.cgi?ln=eng<br />
Major offices include:<br />
Scarborough Service Centre<br />
Toron<strong>to</strong> - Willowdale Service Centre<br />
Canada Centre, Floor 1 Joseph Shepard Building, Floor 1<br />
200 Town Centre <strong>Co</strong>urt 4900 Yonge Street<br />
Scarborough, ON<br />
M1P4X9<br />
North York, ON<br />
M2N 6A8<br />
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<strong>Seneca</strong> <strong>Co</strong>llege<br />
8 The <strong>Seneca</strong> Way<br />
Markham, Ontario.<br />
L3R 5Y1<br />
Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 20XX<br />
Citizenship <strong>and</strong> Immigration - <strong>Work</strong> <strong>Permit</strong><br />
CPC-Vegreville<br />
6212 - 55th Avenue, Unit 555<br />
Vegreville, AB<br />
T9C 1X6<br />
To whom it may concern:<br />
RE: Field Placement status <strong>for</strong> (Student Name <strong>and</strong> Number)<br />
This letter confirms that (Student’s Name) is enrolled in the _________ Program at<br />
<strong>Seneca</strong> <strong>Co</strong>llege.<br />
This placement is a m<strong>and</strong>a<strong>to</strong>ry component <strong>and</strong> requirement of the program <strong>to</strong> graduate.<br />
Students must complete a 150 hour field placement. This field placement is completed<br />
on a part-time basis during the school term.<br />
Please extend (Student’s Name) the right <strong>to</strong> complete the program, by granting<br />
him/her the right <strong>to</strong> work <strong>for</strong> a minimum of 150 hours. This course must be completed<br />
by ____________________.<br />
It would be greatly appreciated if (Student’s Name) <strong>Co</strong>-<strong>op</strong> work permit could<br />
be expedited as soon as possible.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
<strong>Co</strong>ordina<strong>to</strong>r’s Name (signed)<br />
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