Visit www.cic.gc.ca/english/e-services/mycic.asp
If you already
have a MyCIC
account, login.
If you do not
have a MyCIC
account, first
create one.
Since you primary reason
for being in Canada will be
to work, select “work”
In order to
apply for the
PGWP, your
student status
must be valid.
Therefore, you
should answer
“student”
You are applying for
the PGWP (an
open work permit
that lets you work
anywhere) not an
on-campus work
permit.
If you are applying for PGWP, then this
one applies to you not the others.
You do not need one in order to be eligible for the PGWP.
You can still proceed even if you select ‘No’.
By selecting “married” or “commonlaw”, it will prompt you to apply for
your spouse to get status as well.
You will need to get your Post Grad Work
Permit BEFORE applying for your new
Temporary Resident Visa
If you are the one applying for
your PGPW, you would be the
principal applicant and can
answer “NO” since your status
will not be dependent on anyone
else’s.
If you apply for a study permit,
you are not eligible for the
PGWP.
You can select any document. Whichever one you select will be the one listed in your final checklist of
documents to upload.
You may not need one based on your answers. If you do, it will give you instructions on how to get it.
To see the list of designated countries and territories, visit http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/medical/dcl.asp
If you select ‘NO’, please skip to slide 37
If you are applying for your spouse, they are eligible to work in Canada on an open work permit while you study. You
can select “work with an Open Work Permit”. They can choose to work or not with this status.
If you are applying for your children and they will be attending school, you would likely select “study more than 6
months”.
If you select “Yes”, skip to slide 32
If you select “No’, proceed to slide 29
To see the list of designated countries and territories, visit http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/medical/dcl.asp
If you select “No”, skip to slide 32
If you select “Yes”, proceed to slide 30
Click on the “?” for instructions on how to get a medical exam.
You can repeat this for all your dependents (spouse and children)
Unless you are letting another person contact CIC on your behalf to discuss your file, you would select
“NO”.
Only
If you answer “NO” then you cannot apply online and it will tell you to mail in your
application and documents.
You have the choice to pay at a bank but that means you cannot apply online and must submit your
application in the mail. For details, review the “Pay Fees” section of the Instruction Guide.
You can edit your answers at this review stage by clicking on the pencil icon.
Based on your answers, a checklist of documents was created for you which includes the application
you should fill out as well as the documents you need to collect and upload. (Slides 38-44)
This is the application
you should get for the
PGWP. Click on it and
save it to your
computer. When you
are done, click on the
“validate” button inside
the file.
A letter of explanation is an optional letter you can type that explains your application to the visa
officer. It is always recommended that you write one in order to explain what you are applying for
and clarify things in your application.
Additional information
• If you have a spouse or dependents, your document checklist will
include additional files and applications. Your fees may also be more
than the base $255.
• You can view instructions on how to fill out the application sections
accurately by reading the instruction guide.
• If you are having difficulty opening the application file, review CIC’s
help section instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
• What is my UCI?
• It is an 8-digit number found on your study permit. It is your unique client
identifier.
• What type of permit am I applying for?
• If you are applying for a PGWP for the first time after being a student, you
would want “An initial work permit or a work permit with a new employer”
• What is my Document Number?
• It can be found on your study permit. It is written in black ink and found on
the top, right hand corner of your permit. It starts with one letter followed by
a series of numbers.
• What is a DLI Number?
• It means Designated Learning Institute Number. UOIT’s DLI is O19315945002