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Eligibility
Your spouse or common-law partner may apply for a Work Permit if you are a full-time McGill student and you have a valid Study Permit. Your spouse/partner will not require a job offer to apply, and his/her permit will be valid for the same period as your study permit.
For more details, visit the "Spouse or Common-Law Partner" page of Immigration Canada website.
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Applying from OUTSIDE of Canada
For the two above scenarios, you would apply online. Applying Online1. Go to the Apply online page of the Immigration Canada website and fill out the Check your eligibility to apply questionnaire. 2. Write down the personal reference code you are given at the end of the questionnaire. 3. Log on to MyCIC (or register for an account - also known as a "GC Key" - if you don't have one already)
NOTE: McGill's CIC Designated Learning Institution number (DLI#) is O19359011033
6. Pay the required fees:
7. Wait to receive your online work permit approval notice (Letter of Introduction).
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Applying from WITHIN Canada
Applying OnlineBIOMETRICS REQUIREMENT EXPANDED TO INSIDE CANADA APPLICATIONS: As of December 3, 2019, you must submit biometrics in order to extend or apply for an immigration document from inside Canada – e.g. study permit, work permit, visitor record, and temporary resident visa (TRV/Visitor Visa/Entry Visa). See the ISS News Section (December 3, 2019 entry) and Immigration Canada’s website for more information. U.S. citizens are currently exempt from having to provide biometrics. For a full list of exemptions, see Immigration Canada’s website. 1. Go to the Apply online page of the Immigration Canada website and fill out the Check your eligibility to apply questionnaire. 2. Write down the personal reference code you are given at the end of the questionnaire. 3. Log on to MyCIC (or register for an account - also known as a "GC Key" - if you don't have one already)
NOTE: McGill's CIC Designated Learning Institution number (DLI#) is O19359011033
6. Pay the required fees:
7. Wait to receive your online work permit approval notice (Letter of Introduction).
Applying at the BorderYou have the option of applying for your work permit (spousal) at the border or port of entry - and obtaining it the same day - if you are TRV-exempt, meaning either:
The closest land borders that process work permits are:
If you don't have access to a car, you can take a bus to the US border Don't forget to bring:
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Applying upon ARRIVAL to Canada
Applying at a Port of EntryYou have the option of applying for your work permit (spousal) at the border or port of entry - and obtaining it the same day - if you are TRV-exempt, meaning either:
The closest land borders that process work permits are:
Don't forget to bring:
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