STUDY VISA

The study permit is a document we issue that allows foreign nationals to study at designated learning institutions (DLI) in Canada. Most foreign nationals need a study permit to study in Canada, make sure you have all the documents you need before you apply, you should apply before you travel to Canada. Your study permit is not a visa, it doesn’t let you enter Canada, you may also need an electronic travel authorization (eTA) If we approve your study permit, we’ll issue one to you with your study permit.

A study permit is usually valid for the length of your study program, plus an extra 90 days, the 90 days let you prepare to leave Canada or apply to extend your stay.

  • If you’re taking prerequisite courses; If your school asks you to take courses before they accept you into the main program (you have conditional acceptance), your study permit will be valid for the length of those courses, plus 1 year. When you get accepted into the main program, you must then apply to extend your stay as a student
  • If you’ll finish your studies after your study permit expires If you don’t finish your courses before the date of your permit, you must apply to extend your stay as a student If you don’t, you’ll need to stop studying and leave Canada.
  • If you finish your studies before your study permit expires If you finish your studies early, your permit will stop being valid 90 days after you complete your studies, no matter what day is printed on the study permit.

    • You’ve completed your studies on the date your school first notifies you by completion letter, transcript, degree or diploma.
    You must provide proof of the date your school notifies you, or the date you get your degree, diploma or certificate. If you don’t have proof, we’ll use the earliest issue date on the document. We may confirm this date with your school.

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION

    1Can you go back home while studying?
    Yes. If you leave Canada during your studies, you may need to show proof you’re enrolled in your school when you return to Canada. If you have a visitor visa or an electronic travel authorization (eTA), it must still be valid when you return to Canada
    2Are IELTS or CELPIP needed to submit application for study permit application?
    Please note that most Canadian Universities and colleges may require IELTS or proof of language proficiency in order to gain admission. However, please note that this is an admission requirement and not a requirement for a Canadian Study Permit unless applying through the Student Partner Program. Therefore, it is advisable that you verify with the academic institution you wish to attend to determine if IELTS is required and the scores needed
    3Can a minor child study in Canada if he or she is under age of majority? What is custodianship?
    Each province and territory in Canada decides the age when a person is considered an adult, also known as the age of majority. The age of majority is usually 18 or 19 years of age depending on the province or territory. There are special requirements for a minor to be to study in Canada if he or she is under the age of majority. A minor child must either come with a parent or legal guardian or have a custodian in Canada. A custodian is a responsible adult who is also a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who is appointed to take care of and support the minor child in Canada. An immigration officer must be convinced that once the minor child travels to Canada to study he or she will have the proper care and support they need. Unaccompanied minors wishing to obtain a study permit must appoint a custodian who will care for and support them while in Canada. To appoint a custodian, a Custodianship declaration form must be submitted with an application for a study permit. The declaration form needs to be signed by the custodian and the parents or legal guardians in the home country and certified by a lawyer or notary wherever signed.
    4Is it possible to Work Study?
    An international student may be eligible to work while studying in Canada. A student must have a valid study permit and be enrolled full-time at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI). Study permit holders may be allowed to work for up to 20 hours per week during regular academic sessions and full time during scheduled breaks. To work “on-campus” a student must meet the following criteria listed on this page. In order to work “off-campus”, a study permit must be authorized for off-campus work by a visa officer. If you are enrolled in a full-time academic, the professional or vocational training program at a designated learning institution, you may be eligible to work “off-campus” without a work permit. However, it should be printed on the study permit that you are authorized to work off-campus. An international student must stop working the day they no longer meet the eligibility requirements. There is an important exemption to this regulation: students enrolled in English as a Second Language (ESL) or French as a Second Language (FSL) program are not authorized to work with a study permit
    5Is it possible to come to Canada for Pre study?
    Yes, a potential international student can explore Canada as a visitor before studies begin. Individuals should verify whether they need a Temporary Resident Visas (TRV) or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter Canada. Citizens of certain countries require a visa to visit Canada
    6Is it possible to an application without all the required document and update application later?
    A study permit application should be complete upon submission. A visa officer may make a decision based on the documents submitted with the initial application without giving the applicant a chance to submit the missing document.
    7 If a students changes institution is a new study permit needed?
    If a student is transferring from one Designated Learning Institution (DLI) to another, even if it is at the same level of study, he or she must notify Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship (IRCC) by updating his or her online account and ensuring that the school is a DLI. The same applies to post-secondary students changing their level of study (i.e. from a bachelor’s to master’s program). Please check the conditions listed on the study permit to verify whether the permit restricts the holder from studying at a particular institution or program. If a student transfers to a school, college, or university in Quebec, he or she will need to apply for a Certificate of Acceptance to Quebec (CAQ) and, if necessary, a new study permit. Primary students who are entering high school, as well as high school students who will move on to post-secondary education, must apply to modify their study permit

    WHEN YOU SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR A STUDENT PERMIT THE GOVERNMENT WILL EVALUATE YOUR APPLICATION AGAINST CERTAIN REGULATIONS.

  • The main requirement concerns your finances. You would need to furnish proof that you have adequate finances to cover the fees charged by your college or university. Also, you will need to prove that you can financially take care of yourself during your stay in Canada
  • You would need to prove that you will have adequate resources to fund your other expenses. If your family (this could be your spouse or your children) is coming with you than you would have to prove that you will be able to provide for them as well
  • Those students who wish to study courses of short duration (6 months) will not need a study permit. But after you finish your six-month studies and you wish to stay back in Canada, you will have to apply again.
  • Good universities and colleges are not the only attractions that make Canada popular with students. Students can also work while they are pursuing their studies. For a student from a different country to work in Canada, there is no need for a wok permit in the following cases
  • The student must be in possession of a study permit
  • Sometimes educational institutions themselves employ students in part-time jobs. For this, a student does not need a work permit.

    • The information about courses that are available and courses that have funding is a lot. So if you feel a little lost, you can take the help of our experienced firm. Studying in Canada is attractive for another reason. Once you secure a degree from a Canadian institution it greatly enhances your chances of immigrating to Canada later. When you are a student you would be a temporary resident. However, if you play your cards right, you can successfully become a permanent resident in Canada.

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