Other visa types, including the O-1 and E-3, fall into a grey area.
- For those individuals holding a “dual intent” visa status, i.e., H-1B or L-1, international travel after initiation or filing of a PERM, I-140, or Adjustment of Status is typically permissible assuming no other
issues or concerns and assuming that the individual holds an Advance Parole document or valid visa stamp in their passport. If the individual does not hold a valid visa stamp or an Advance Parole document, international travel is not advised. - For those holding a strict nonimmigrant intent visa, i.e., F-1, J-1, or TN, international travel after initiation of a permanent residency process will be more complicated and is not advised, particularly
once the I-140 immigrant visa petition has been filed. This is because the traveler makes an attestation upon entry into the country that they will abide by the terms of the nonimmigrant visa, which includes
holding nonimmigrant intent. - For those holding O-1 or E-3 status, international travel should not be undertaken once the adjustment of status (AOS) application has been filed.
**Note that for those holding F-1, J-1, TN, O-1, or E-3, international travel after the adjustment of status has been filed will result in the abandonment of the AOS application unless the individual possesses a valid Advance Parole document. Even then, international travel is tricky and should be undertaken only after consultation with an attorney.
A: A first-time application for an Advance Parole (AP) document, i.e., not a renewal, will be denied if the traveler departs the country before AP issuance. The advisability of international travel will depend on whether this individual possesses a valid visa stamp in their passport. If the individual does not possess a valid visa stamp in their passport and the AP has not been issued, WSM advises against international travel.
A: The valid AP document should be sufficient documentation to re-enter the United States after foreign travel. Given possible delays and complications for obtaining a visa stamp at a U.S. Consulate abroad, the AP can be used instead.
A: Individuals who enter the United States using their AP documents have been able to benefit from non-immigrant visa extension of status petitions without issue. In other words, we have not seen an issue with beneficiaries entering on AP and subsequently maintaining/extending their H-1B or L-1 non-immigrant visa status.
A: Please note that traveling while the extension petition is under preparation can cause complications. For example, non-immigrant visa holders in the United States and their dependents must be physically present in the United States on the date that the extension petition is filed. Further, if the beneficiary or their family members depart the United States after the extension petition is filed and the extension is approved while the traveler is en route back to the United States, the traveler could be admitted under the old non-immigrant visa approval rather than the most recently approved petition. Please consult with WSM if you are contemplating international travel while the non-immigrant visa petition is being prepared for filing or is pending.
No. It is important to note that a study permit alone does not allow you to travel in and out of Canada. Please review your travel documents (i.e., Temporary Resident Visa or Electronic Travel Authorization) to ensure you have valid documents to re-enter Canada. While a TRV or eTA allows you to enter Canada, the study permit allows you to remain in Canada as a student.
Depending on your citizenship, you may need a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter Canada when you first arrive, and re-enter Canada when you travel during your studies.
Yes. Log on to your IRCC account; under the "Start an application” click on "Students: Transfer Schools”. If the IRCC website does not permit you to complete the form, use the IRCC web form to notify them of the change in school.
If you are submitting your study permit extension application before your current study permit expires, a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) is not required. PAL is only required for an initial study permit application (usually submitted from outside of Canada).
If you undertook a medical check within the last 12 months by an IRCC affiliated panel physician overseas or in Canada, please upload your e-medical form if you have one or write a letter of explanation listing the date, city, country, doctor, or clinic you went to. You can also call the IRCC Call Centre for other options to demonstrate proof. For IRCC affiliated panel physicians’ information, please refer to Find a Panel Physician.
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Yes, if you meet ALL following conditions:
- You are enrolled as a full-time student in an eligible program at the college (English for Academic Purpose studies are not eligible to work off-campus), or
- You are enrolled as a part-time student in the last semester of your studies, and you do not need a full course load to complete your program, and you were enrolled as a full-time student in your program up until the last semester, and
- You have a valid study permit, which states you "may work" or "may accept employment" on or off campus, and
- You have a Social Insurance Number
If you meet the conditions to work but your study permit has no remarks about on-campus and off-campus work, you can amend your study permit. A guide to amending the conditions on your study permit is available on the IRCC website.
If your permit states that you cannot work, you must apply to change the conditions of your study permit by following the procedure for a study permit extension.
If you are eligible for off-campus work, you do not need a work permit. Read More About Working While Studying at Humber.
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You may continue working up to 20 hours per week until your Confirmation of Graduation (COG) is issued, provided that you meet the conditions for on/off-campus work that were applicable during your study. Please visit IRCC website for more details.
Once your COG is issued, you must cease working as your permission to work under the study permit conditions ends (0 hours allowed).
The COG is typically issued 5 to 6 weeks after your final grades are submitted, according to the Academic Calendar. You should monitor 'MyHumber' under 'Student Records' daily to check if your COG has been released, especially once your Academic Progress indicates 100% completion.
If you intend to work in a field that brings you into close contact with vulnerable people or in healthcare setting, you may need to provide proof of a medical exam when applying for PGWP. Please check IRCC website for more information.
Hopefully when your study permit was issued, it gave you an additional 90 days after your last day of class. If not, we strongly advise you extend your study permit to allow time to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
In order to apply for your PGWP you will require your:
- Confirmation of Graduation Letter
- Final Transcript (the transcript must say Credential Awarded to be considered your final transcript).
These documents are typically available 5-6 weeks after the last day of class; you will be notified by email when the documents are available.
Learn more about the eligibility requirements for the PGWP and the length of the work permit you are eligible to receive.
Learn more about how to apply for PGWP: Post Graduation Work Permits (humber.ca).
Important Information: Your study permit must still be valid when you apply for a PGWP.
Tip: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) provides processing times for all of their application types online (e.g., study permit, work permit, temporary resident visa). Become familiar with this page and check it frequently, as it is updated weekly.
If you have applied for renewal of a work or study permit, and your permit expires before a decision is made, you have the right to continue working or studying under the same conditions. You must remain in Canada during this time. This "maintained status" (previously called implied status) will remain until a decision is made by IRCC. This means you are allowed to work even though your SIN has expired. For more information about maintained status during processing, contact IRCC.
Once IRCC authorizes you to continue working in Canada, you must apply to Service Canada with your new immigration document to update the expiry date on your SIN record. The expiry date on both your SIN record and your immigration document must match.
If you apply for your PGWP before your study permit expires, you may continue to work or stay in Canada while waiting for a decision. If your study permit includes conditions allowing you to work off-campus, you may continue working during this period. For more detailed information, please refer to the 'Waiting while we process your application' section on the IRCC website.