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A TRV is an official counterfoil document issued by a visa office that is placed in a person’s passport to show that they have met the requirements for admission to Canada as a temporary resident.

Based on country of citizenship, you might require a in addition to the study permit.

Some visa-exempt foreign nationals are expected to have an to fly to or transit through Canada.

include U.S. citizens and travellers with a valid Canadian visa.

Canadian citizens, including and , cannot apply for an eTA.

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• If you intend to study in Canada for longer than 6 months, you must obtain a at the postsecondary level.
• A study permit is not required for foreign nationals in Canada on a visitor visa or work permit who wish to undertake general-interest courses of six months or less, not leading to a certificate, diploma or degree.
• Continuing and Professional Studies programs are part-time/non-degree and do not qualify for a study permit.
• You may need a an in addition to your study permit depending on your country of citizenship.
• If you are a high school student with a secondary study permit transitioning to postsecondary studies, you need to apply for a new study permit to pursue postsecondary studies. 
• If you are currently a postsecondary student transferring to another postsecondary institution, you need to apply for a new study permit by following the .

Student Direct Stream (SDS)

The as of November 8, 2024.

• If your study permit will expire before you complete your program studies, you must apply for a study permit extension before the expiry date.
• If your study permit (and Temporary Resident Visa, if applicable) will expire while you are travelling outside of Canada, followed by a renewed TRV (if applicable).
• You should submit a study permit extension application at least 3-4 months before the current study permit expires. IRCC vary.
• A study permit will not be extended beyond your passport’s expiry date. If your passport is expiring before you complete your program studies, you must first obtain your renewed passport, then apply for your study permit extension.
  
• MAINTAINED: If you apply to extend your study permit under the same conditions and before the expiry date, you can legally continue to study in Canada until a decision is made on your application, due to .

If your study permit expires, and you did not apply to extend your study permit, you are considered out of status in Canada and may apply to restore your status within 90 days of expiry. .

A (SIN), issued by , is required in order to work and get paid in Canada.

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If you're a full-time student with a valid study permit, you may , at the campus where you are registered (Davis Campus, Hazel McCallion Campus or Trafalgar Road Campus).

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If you're a full-time student (excluding ESL/exchange) with a valid study permit, you may work off campus:

• Up to 24 hours per week during academic sessions (as of November 8, 2024).
• Full-time hours during scheduled school breaks.

CAUTION: You must stop working on the day that you no longer meet the  for working off campus.

For up-to-date information about working off-campus visit .

If your program includes a mandatory work-integrated learning component such as co-op, internship, placement or practicum (paid or unpaid), you will need to apply for a . You should apply for the co-op work permit at least one semester before you are scheduled to begin the work-integrated learning component.

• Sheridan will be listed as the employer.
• The co-op work permit and study permit expiry dates will typically match.
• The co-op work permit is required regardless of what is indicated on the Study Permit.
• If you hold a co-op work permit from another DLI you must apply for a new co-op work permit.

For up-to-date information about the coop work permit visit .

The allows students who have graduated from a participating Canadian postsecondary institution to gain valuable Canadian work experience.

A PGWP may be issued for the length of your program up to a maximum of three years. A post-graduation work permit is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The length of the post-graduation work permit will depend on the duration of the program you complete in Canada, with a minimum study program length of eight months required to be eligible.

To obtain a post-graduation work permit after completing your program, you must meet the eligibility requirements.

For up-to-date information about the post-graduation work permit visit .

• For any questions about studying in Canada, visit
• New students: For new study permit application process, status and inquiries, please or visit
• Current students: If you are currently studying at Sheridan our Regulated International Student Immigration Advisers are here to support you with your immigration-related questions in Canada. You may access these supports and more by logging in to with your Sheridan username and password.

Please refer to the post-graduation work permit (PGWP) information above and to register and attend an immigration session for graduating international students.

For information about PGWP visit .