A Study Permit Secured as the Co-op Rules Changed｜Ms. S
Date Posted:September 29, 2026
Last Updated:September 20, 2026
Shiraishi VisaJP Canada supports study permit applications that include a Co-op work placement. In this case, we share the story of Ms. S, who visited her school in Canada on an eTA to see it in person before formally applying for her study permit from Japan, and was approved in just 6 days.
It gave me a great sense of reassurance. Even when I felt something would be difficult to handle on my own, I was able to see a clear path forward after consulting with them, which helped me enormously.
Study Permit
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Japan
6 days
Key Points from the Consultant
Ms. S engaged us to handle her study permit application for studying in a program that includes a Co-op (work placement).
After signing with us, she first visited Canada on an eTA to see the school in person, returned to Japan, and then formally submitted her study permit application. It left a strong impression on us that she prepared for her studies one step at a time — choosing the school, visiting it in person, and then applying for the visa.
The preparation went smoothly overall, but we found that the date of birth shown on the Letter of Acceptance issued by the school and on the PAL (Provincial Attestation Letter) was one day off from Ms. S's correct date of birth.
For the Letter of Acceptance, we asked the school to correct it, and they were able to reissue it with the right date. The PAL, however, could not be reissued in a corrected version, so we submitted the application with an explanation attached so that the reviewing officer would understand the discrepancy.
The review that followed went very smoothly, and her study permit was approved shortly after she completed her biometrics.
Ms. S's application also fell during the period when programs that include a Co-op moved to a new system under which, if certain conditions are met, the work placement can be carried out under the conditions of the study permit without obtaining a separate Co-op Work Permit. Because it coincided with this change, this was a case where we proceeded while checking the latest rules.
We are very pleased that Ms. S prepared in such a well-planned way — from choosing her school, to visiting it in Canada, to applying for her visa from Japan — and has now started her student life in Canada. We sincerely hope this time abroad proves a fulfilling and rewarding experience for her.
Immigration Consultant
Born in Japan. Worked as a registered dietitian in hospitals and other facilities. Moved to Vancouver, Canada in 2001 on a Working Holiday. Later utilized her professional background to obtain a work visa, then Canadian permanent residency as a skilled worker. Studied Oil and Gas Administration at a college in Alberta, then worked at a U.S.-based oil company. Later studied accounting and transitioned into an accounting role.
Client Comments
Why did you decide to immigrate to Canada?
Compared to other countries, Canada offered a wider range of vocational school options.
What made you choose Shiraishi VisaJP Canada?
The study permit application process turned out to be more complicated than I had expected, and I felt uneasy about handling it on my own.
What was the most memorable part of the process?
What stood out to me was that each consultant offered flexible advice from their own perspective, all while keeping my long-term plans in mind.
How was your experience using Shiraishi VisaJP Canada’s services?
It gave me a great sense of reassurance. Even when I felt something would be difficult to handle on my own, I was able to see a clear path forward after consulting with them, which helped me enormously.
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