Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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If there is an error in your permit, you may request an amendment to your permit. For more information: click here
Because these factors determine your eligibility for immigration programs such as Express Entry, work permits, and provincial programs in Canada.
For applications of a temporary nature such as work, study or tourism permit applications, travel history is important because it shows a good prior immigration history. For permanent residency applications, travel history is less relevant.
Scoring is based on four broad categories:
- Basic human factors (age, education, languages, experience)
- Spouse or partner (if applicable)
- Skill transfer factors (combinations that increase your value)
- Additional factors (such as studies in Canada, siblings in Canada, valid job offer, provincial nomination)
The maximum total score is 1200 points.
You may file an appeal to the Federal Court for judicial review if you believe the decision was unfair or there was an error in the process.










