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Extended your study permit and got two approval letters? Here's what the second one is

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If you extended your study permit for a new one-year program and received both a study permit letter and a separate work permit letter, don't be alarmed:

  1. The second letter is very likely a co-op work permit, not a separate/unexpected authorization. Many programs include a co-op component that comes bundled with its own work permit.

  2. It typically covers an internship term built into your program — for example, some programs run several months of coursework followed by a co-op term (commonly around 4 months) that lets you work as part of your studies.


Check your program structure to confirm whether it includes a co-op term — if so, the second letter is simply the permit enabling that portion of your studies, not an error or duplicate.

Dos, Don'ts & Tips

  • Tip: A second letter alongside your study permit is commonly a co-op work permit tied to an internship term in your program — check your program structure to confirm.

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