IRCC ANNOUNCEMENT:

As of April 01, 2026, post-secondary international students no longer need a separate Co-op Work Permit for placements or internships.

Applied for a Co-op Work Permit?

You can withdraw your application OR
IRCC may withdraw your application and send a letter which explains that you don’t need a co-op work permit to participate in a student work placement

 

PLACEMENT REQUIREMENT:

You must have conditions printed on your initial study permit that say you’re allowed to work on campus.

CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO READ MORE ON THE IRCC WEBSITE

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/intern.html

 

You need to inform IRCC that you have a placement when you apply for your study permit extension.  For more information on Study Permit Extension please visit: Study Permit Extension

When applying for your study permit extension, you will use the same form IMM5709 – APPLICATION TO CHANGE CONDITIONS, EXTEND MY STAY OR REMAIN IN CANADA AS A STUDENT.  

On page 3 of the form, under DETAILS OF INTENDED STUDY IN CANADA, Question 6, select “Yes” for the questions “a) In additional to a study permit, are you also applying for a co-op work permit?”  and in question 7, select “Co-op Work Permit”.   

 

You can now request a Student Work Placement Letter via the iCent app.

Please watch the video below for instructions on how to download your Student Work Placement Letter via the iCent app:

• Open the main menu in the iCent app and click on “Student Work Placement Letter.”
• Read the information thoroughly, then accept the terms and acknowledge your consent.
• Click “Submit” to generate your letter. The document will be sent directly to your email address.

Please note: It can take up to 30 minutes for the generated letter to arrive in your inbox.

More questions?

Email international@flemingcollege.ca 

The Government of Canada can change rules, regulations, policies, and eligibility requirements at any time. The contents of this webpage were based on policies and legislation of the drafting date. Students are responsible for ensuring that they are in compliance with all Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) regulations at all times during their studies and while in Canada. Fleming College staff are not authorized to provide advice or guidance on immigration-related matters, other than our International Student Advisors. Applicants and students should consult the IRCC website at https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada.html  or contact the IRCC Call Centre at 1-888-242-2100 to confirm or clarify immigration-related information and requirements.