Good luck to all our students who are preparing for their upcoming exams and final projects! Participate in the Cambrian International Winter Photo Contest for a chance to WIN a $100 Amazon Gift Card! Do you have questions about working during your break? Take a look below!

NEWSLETTER TOPICS:

• Cambrian International Winter Photo Contest 

• College Hacks Challenge 

• Immigration Session - Post-Graduation Work Permit

• Working During Your Break: 
• Continuing Studies in January 2022
• Important Note About PGWP and Working
• Starting a New Program After Completion of Your Current Program and Working

CAMBRIAN INTERNATIONAL WINTER PHOTO CONTEST

Cambrian International’s Winter Photo Contest is back! Enter for your chance to WIN a $100 Amazon Gift Card!

Step 1: Take a photo of yourself enjoying the winter festivities!

Step 2: Post your photo on your Instagram account and use #cambrianwonderfulwinter and #cambrianinternational.

Step 3: Remember to follow us on Instagram @cambrian_international and have your profile set to public!

The winner will be announced on our social media channels on Monday, December 13, 2022. 

COLLEGE HACKS CHALLENGE

IMMIGRATION SESSION – POST-GRADUATE WORK PERMIT

WHAT: This information session on the Post-Graduation Work Permit application will cover the following topics:

• Creating an online account with IRCC
• Checking eligibility to apply online and creating your document checklist
• Filling out the Post-Graduation Work Permit application form IMM5710
• Information on eligibility for working after applying
• Full-time work eligibility after applying
• Immigration Q&A

WHEN: Thursday, December 16, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

WHERE:

Join Zoom Meeting

https://cambriancollege.zoom.us/j/93328687850

Meeting ID: 933 2868 7850

WHY: To stay back and work in Canada after you graduate from your current program you should apply for one of the following:

1. Apply for your post graduate work permit.

2. Apply for a study permit extension if required, should you get your letter of acceptance for your next study program.

CONTINUING STUDIES IN JANUARY 2022

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT PGWP AND WORKING

WHO: Students that are applying for a Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP).

LAST DAY OF CLASS: Between the last day of class and when your graduation status is recorded in the system you may work 20 hours/week. 

You will receive communication from the Enrolment Centre once your graduation status is recorded in the system. 

ONCE DOCUMENTS ARE ISSUED: Once your graduation status is recorded in the system YOU MUST STOP WORKING! Please note this is when they are printed or emailed and NOT when you pick them up. 

APPLYING FOR THE PGWP: Once you have applied for the PGWP you are able to work full-time hours as long as your study permit is valid at the time of application.

You must include the following documents in your application: 

• A final transcript

• Official letter (confirming you've completed your studies)

STARTING A NEW PROGRAM AFTER COMPLETION OF YOUR CURRENT PROGRAM AND WORKING

WHO: Students who have completed a program of study and will be starting a new program of study within 150 days. 

WORK: Students may work off campus on a full-time basis until the start of their new program or the first 150 days from the day your graduation status was recorded in the system (once you receive the communication from the Enrolment Centre) if you meet the following requirements: 

• A letter of acceptance to a subsequent program of full-time study at a DLI and will be starting the new program within 150 calendar days

• Still have a valid study permit or submitted an application to extend your current study permit before the expiry date   

Note: If the new program of study starts more than 150 days after you receive written confirmation of program completion, you are eligible to work off campus only during the first 150 consecutive days. You should then either apply to change their status (for instance, change it into visitor status) or leave Canada until their new program commences.

STEPS TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT

Step 1: Open the iCent App and select “Book An Appointment”

Step 2: Read the guidelines that must be followed during the booking process and select “Continue”

Step 3: Select your appointment reason

Step 4: Days with available appointments will appear in green, select your date to continue

Step 5: View the times available and select “Book Appt”

Step 6: You will be prompted to confirm your details, then click “Book Appointment”

WE ARE HERE TO HELP!

Our team in the International Department would be happy to assist you with any concerns or issues you may be experiencing.

Do you have any questions?