1. Visit www.cic.gc.ca/english/e-services/mycic.asp

2. If you already have a MyCIC account, login.
If you do not have a MyCIC account, first create one.

5. Since you primary reason for being in Canada will be to work, select “work”

7. In order to apply for the PGWP, your student status must be valid
In order to apply for the PGWP, your student status must be valid. Therefore, you should answer “student”

8. You are applying for the PGWP (an open work permit that lets you work anywhere) not an on-campus work permit.

9. If you are applying for PGWP, then this one applies to you not the others.

10. You do not need one in order to be eligible for the PGWP
You do not need one in order to be eligible for the PGWP. You can still proceed even if you select ‘No’.

11. By selecting “married” or “common-law”, it will prompt you to apply for your spouse to get status as well.

12. You will need to get your Post Grad Work Permit BEFORE applying for your new Temporary Resident Visa

13. If you are the one applying for your PGPW, you would be the principal applicant and can answer “NO” since your status will not be dependent on anyone else’s.

14. If you apply for a study permit, you are not eligible for the PGWP.

16. You can select any document
You can select any document. Whichever one you select will be the one listed in your final checklist of documents to upload.

18. You may not need one based on your answers
You may not need one based on your answers. If you do, it will give you instructions on how to get it.

19. To see the list of designated countries and territories, visit

21. If you select ‘NO’, please skip to slide 37

26. If you are applying for your spouse, they are eligible to work in Canada on an open work permit while you study. You can select “work with an Open Work Permit”. They can choose to work or not with this status.
If you are applying for your children and they will be attending school, you would likely select “study more than 6 months”.

28. If you select “Yes”, skip to slide 32
If you select “No’, proceed to slide 29

29. To see the list of designated countries and territories, visit
If you select “No”, skip to slide 32
If you select “Yes”, proceed to slide 30

30. Click on the “?” for instructions on how to get a medical exam.

32. You can repeat this for all your dependents (spouse and children)

33. Unless you are letting another person contact CIC on your behalf to discuss your file, you would select “NO”.

34. Only

35. If you answer “NO” then you cannot apply online and it will tell you to mail in your application and documents.

36. You have the choice to pay at a bank but that means you cannot apply online and must submit your application in the mail. For details, review the “Pay Fees” section of the Instruction Guide.

37. You can edit your answers at this review stage by clicking on the pencil icon.

38. Based on your answers, a checklist of documents was created for you which includes the application you should fill out as well as the documents you need to collect and upload. (Slides 38-44)

39. This is the application you should get for the PGWP
This is the application you should get for the PGWP. Click on it and save it to your computer. When you are done, click on the “validate” button inside the file.

40. A letter of explanation is an optional letter you can type that explains your application to the visa officer. It is always recommended that you write one in order to explain what you are applying for and clarify things in your application.

41. Additional information
If you have a spouse or dependents, your document checklist will include additional files and applications. Your fees may also be more than the base $255.
You can view instructions on how to fill out the application sections accurately by reading the instruction guide.
If you are having difficulty opening the application file, review CIC’s help section instructions.

42. Frequently Asked Questions
What is my UCI?
It is an 8-digit number found on your study permit. It is your unique client identifier.
What type of permit am I applying for?
If you are applying for a PGWP for the first time after being a student, you would want “An initial work permit or a work permit with a new employer”
What is my Document Number?
It can be found on your study permit. It is written in black ink and found on the top, right hand corner of your permit. It starts with one letter followed by a series of numbers.
What is a DLI Number?
It means Designated Learning Institute Number. UOIT’s DLI is O