GUIDE TO ONLINE OFF-CAMPUS WORK PERMIT APPLICATION
To apply for your off-campus work permit online you will need to do three separate things:
1. Create a MyCIC account
2. Request an Electronic Verification Number (EVN)
3. Log into your MyCIC account again to complete your application
You must have your passport and access to a scanner.
You must be able to pay online with a credit card, or have your completed
prepaid bank form (IMM 5401)
ready to scan.
STEP 1- IF YOU ALREADY HAVE AN E-PASS TO ACCESS MyCIC
If you already have an e-pass to log in to MyCIC, click the following link: LOG IN TO MY CIC and then click the Yellow Box on the top right of the webpage. This will direct you to the MyCIC log in site. Enter your user name and password.
STEP 1 - IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AN E-PASS TO ACCESS MyCIC
If you do not have an e-pass you will need one to register for a MyCIC account. Click the following link: REGISTER FOR A GOVERNMENT OF CANADA E-PASS and then click the Yellow Box on the top right of the webpage
HINTS:
At the next page, click REGISTER not “Log In”
My CIC will then ask you to enter a User ID and Password, as well as other data. MAKE SURE YOU PRINT THIS PAGE so that you remember this important information.
Once you have successfully logged in, and accepted the “Terms and Conditions,” you will enter data to obtain an Electronic Verification Number (EVN)
STEP 2: Request an Electronic Verification Number
HINTS:
When you complete this step, an email requesting verification of your student status is sent to the International Student Advisor’s Office here at UNB.
UNB’s Immigration Advisor, Dale Morris, will verify that you are a registered full-time student, have been full-time for at least six months, and you have a GPA higher than 2.0
Within three days, you will receive a message on your email account to let you know that UNB has verified your status. You are now ready to complete the rest of your application.
STEP 3: Log in to your MyCIC account again to complete your application.
Once you are logged in to MyCIC, select In-Canada Temporary Resident Application. Follow the instructions on the form.
HINTS:
PERSONAL INFORMATION -
Representative: Answer NO to this question
Do you wish to grant authorization to CIC to release your application information to another person? Answer NO to this question
REQUEST INFORMATION -
What is the name of the educational institution (school) where you are currently studying in Canada? University of New Brunswick – Fredericton Campus
How much money will you have to support yourself …? No set amount required
Provide details about the source of your money… Explain funding received from parents, savings scholarships, etc.
CITIZENSHIP INFORMATION -
Date citizenship obtained: date of birth (usually)
PAYMENT OPTIONS -
Do you qualify for fee exemption?
Answer NO to this question
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST-
Scanned documents (passport) must be in PDF, TIFF, JPG or DOC file format. Scan all pages of your passport into one file. The maximum file size is 2MB.
If using prepaid bank form (IMM 5401) scan both sides of the completed payment receipt
SIGNATURE:
Sign application: Simply type your name exactly as you typed it on the application under Personal Information.
IMPORTANT
• A computer, scanner, and personal assistance is available for you at the International Student Advisor’s Office—Call or email for an appointment.
• Your work permit will not be issued or renewed any longer than the expiration date of your study permit. For example, if your study permit expires in six months, you will only receive a six month work permit.
• If you cannot pay your fees online, you can get a payment “Receipt Form” from: International Student Advisor’s Office.
• If you have questions, or change your address, before you receive your Work Permit, call: 1-888-242-2100 When you hear the recordings select the following options to speak to an agent: 1 1 1 0
