Co-op Work Permit Letter Request Form

International students are required to have a valid Co-op Work Permit to go on a work term.

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requires a Letter of Support from CESL to apply for the Co-op Work Permit. Due to lengthy processing times with IRCC, International students must have applied for a permit at least seven months prior to the start of their Co-op Work Term. No Exceptions! (You will need to attach your work permit when you submit your application to the Co-op program.)

Co-op applications open at the beginning of the semester prior to your desired Work Term. The Co-op office writes Co-op Work Permit support letters 3-6 months prior to when students apply for their Co-op Work Term to ensure enough time for the permit to be approved. The deadlines to request your support letter and apply for your permit are:

• Spring/Summer Work Term: October 10th
• Fall Work Term: February 10th
• Winter Work Term: June 10th

Visa Application Workshops are offered by UR International all year. Please check UR International's Events Calendar for more information.

Students must provide a screenshot of their program information for the application. Get your program information on UR Self-Service.

Below is an example of information to be provided:

Students must upload a copy of their current study permit.

Please identify what type of permit you are requesting. Students that already have a co-op work permit must choose Permit Extension and upload a copy of their current co-op work permit.

Check back here to review the status of your request. 

• If you are approved, you will receive an email with a copy of your Letter of Support for your visa application.
• If your request is not approved, you will receive an email with information regarding why your request was denied.