Frequently Asked Questions

No, the telephone number is activated 24 to 48 hours prior to your arrival in Canada and works on Canadian territory.

The co-op is a professional internship (work experience while you are still a student), it does not affect your residency nor does it count towards your residency (with very specific exceptions in Quebec). Your benefit is that you gain work experience in the professional area of study, which will benefit you in the future when you graduate to find your first job.

You can use this search tool by entering the name of your occupation or job duties. The tool will show you the closest NOC code along with its TEER category.

No, a work permit or study permit is not a visa. You will not automatically be issued a visitor visa if you extend your work or study permit. If you need a new visitor visa, you will need to file a separate application. The visa is required if you want to travel and be able to return to Canada to continue your studies or work. Do not leave Canada with an expired visa (even if your study or work permit has already been extended), because you will not be able to return without a valid visa.

In Canada, corporate structures include joint stock companies, limited liability companies (LLCs), partnerships and sole proprietorships. Each has different tax and legal liabilities.