There are a number of reasons why you may no longer be eligible for the Work Permit that you currently hold, in which case you should surrender your permit to avoid being non-compliant and losing the ability to qualify for a permit in the future.  You should surrender your permit AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if it is not expired and if:

  • Off-Campus work permit:
    • you fall below the required academic standing (1.60 cGPA or below)
    • you are no longer studying full-time

  • Co-op work permit:
    • you are no longer in the Co-op program

To surrender your permit, you should:

  • write a short letter indicating that you are surrendering your permit and the reason.  It should include:
    • your full name, address and CIC client ID number
    • a short description of why you are no longer eligible for the permit
    • a statement that you are surrendering your permit, and that it is enclosed in the letter
  • include your original permit

You should keep a scan or photocopy of both documents and mail them to the closest Canadian Visa Office if you are abroad, or if you are still at UTSC, mail them to:

  • Citizenship & Immigration Canada
    200 Town Centre Court, Suite 370
    Toronto, ON M1P 4X8
    CANADA