Frequently Asked Questions

What is CO-OP and does it affect my residency?

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.

Other questions you may be interested in

If I already have a university degree, can I study a two-year undergraduate program?
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If you already have university studies, it is advisable to study a graduate or master degree program, however, if the program of interest is an undergraduate program that adds to your profile, i.e., 80% of the curriculum is new and is consistent with your work or professional experience, then it could be considered as an option.

I am an international student, with what permission am I allowed to work the 20 hours per week while studying?
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Your study permit is what authorizes you to work part-time. However, in order to do so, your study permit must stipulate a "Work off campus" condition. Please note that this work authorization is different from the CO-OP internship work permit.

What is the process for appealing an immigration decision in Canada?
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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.

I am self-employed / freelancer, how can I document my work experience?
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If you are independent or freelance, the following are examples and alternatives that you can present:

  • Company registration or alternatively,
  • Registration as independent or alternatively,
  • Service contracts with customers or alternatively,
  • Letters from customers 2 or 3 attesting that you have rendered services to them.

Any of the above documents will allow us to attest to your self-employed occupations. In a complementary, but not main way, you can optionally add any of the following, to strengthen the genuineness of your business: 

  • Self-employed business cards -this document alone does not carry much weight for the officer, ideally it should be accompanied by one of the documents mentioned above.

Web presence: website, facebook -this document alone does not carry much weight for the officer, ideally it should be accompanied by one of those mentioned above-.

Is Immiland responsible for the owner's compliance with my requirements?
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Immiland is an intermediary between the client and the landlord. The client must comply with all the demands and requirements that the landlord establishes for renting the place, also for the monthly payments and fees that the landlord may add for the space.

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