Information for educational institutions

Find information of specific use to institutions and educational organizations.

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Access the Partner Portal
This portal is available to all Off-Campus Work Permit participating institutions that are part of the Online Verification pilot. From the Partner Portal, the participating pilot institutions will be able to access the Electronic Notification System.

Guide for Designated Institutional Representatives on the Off-Campus Work Permit Program
The Off-Campus Work Permit Program for International Students—Guide for Designated Institutional Representatives describes the off-campus work permit program and explains the responsibilities of the designated institutional representative with respect to the program.

Letters of acceptance [Acrobat PDF, 539 KB]
Find out what letters of acceptance from institutions should include. Print a standardized letter.

Dual Intent
Information about the concept of dual intent and how it is dealt with in the study permit process

Custodian Permission Forms [Acrobat PDF, 115 KB]
If a minor child is coming to study in Canada, they will need a custodian in Canada. All minor applicants must supply a notarized declaration—one signed by the parents or legal guardians in the country of origin, as well as one signed by the custodian in Canada—stating that arrangements have been made for the custodian to act in place of a parent.

Documentation for minor children
Use these guidelines to determine what immigration documentation minor children who are foreign students should have when applying to your school.

Guidelines regarding work and volunteer work

• Read details about what constitutes work and volunteer work.
• For guidelines regarding co-ops and internships, refer to section 5.10 of OP12 [Acrobat PDF, 226 KB], and section 5.38 of FW1 [Acrobat PDF, 671 KB];
• For guidelines regarding post-graduation employment, section 5.39C of FW1 [Acrobat PDF, 671 KB].

Reporting
If you wish to report an infraction of a study permit at your institution, please contact the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) Call Centre.

Partnerships
Find out more information about ongoing consultations between CIC and educational institutions and organizations.