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IMM1294E: what to put in the employment section if you have no work experience

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By VisaBuddies Communityvia community — compiled from public visa forums

Documents Needed

  • IMM1294E (Application for Study Permit made outside Canada)

    The employment history section can't be left blank, even if you have no work experience.

Step-by-Step

A study permit applicant with no work history asked what to enter in the mandatory employment section of the IMM1294E form.

What the group advised:
  1. The form won't submit with the employment section left blank, even for applicants with no work experience.

  2. Use your school or college details to fill the section instead. Members suggested entering your most recent institution's name and dates in the employment fields when you have nothing else to report.


The practical takeaway: don't leave the employment section empty on IMM1294E — repeat your education details there if you've never worked, so the form accepts your submission.

Dos, Don'ts & Tips

  • Don't: Don't leave the IMM1294E employment section blank if you have no work experience — the form will reject it.
  • Do: Enter your school or college name and dates in the employment fields when you have no employment history to report.

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