In order to be eligible to submit an application for a Canadian study permit, a prospective student must: Obtain a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) in order to submit an application for a study permit; Prove that he or she has sufficient financial support to cover the first year of tuition, as well as living expenses and return transportation to his or her home country; Obtain a Quebec Acceptance Certificate or CAQ if he or she wishes to study in Montreal or elsewhere in the Province of Quebec; Have clean record. Applicants with a criminal background, or who pose…

An applicant for a Canadian study permit may include his or her family members on the application, so that they may accompany the applicant to Canada. An accompanying spouse may be able to obtain an open work permit, and minor children may be able to study at Canadian elementary and secondary schools.

Once a prospective student meets the eligibility criteria and has the correct documents, he or she may apply for a study permit. This can be done online or by paper. A paper application must be submitted to a visa processing office outside of Canada.

Applicants for a Canadian study permit are required to prove they have enough money to cover the first year of tuition fees. They also need to have the financial resources to support themselves, and any accompanying family members, each year. The following table show the amounts that a student is required to possess (all amounts in Canadian dollars): Number of people All provinces except Quebec Single student Tuition plus $10,000 for a 12-month period (or $833 per month) For one accompanying family member add: $4,000 for a 12-month period (or $333 per month) For each additional family member, add: $3,000 for a 12-month period per dependent child of…

If an application is approved, the prospective student will receive: A letter of introduction confirming the approval. This letter is not the study permit. The prospective student will need to present the Letter of Introduction to the immigration official when arriving in Canada. The immigration official may then issue the study permit to the student. An Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) if he or she is from a country whose citizens need an eTA. In such cases, the eTA is indicated on the Letter of Introduction. As the eTA is linked to the applicant's passport, the applicant must travel with the passport used in…

If your time as a student in Canada gives you a taste for butter tarts,poutine and the good life, you may want to stay here to work. If you do, we want to make sure you benefit from your education by working in a sector and career you love. Yes, you can work in Canada after you graduate. There are 3 ways to make this dream a reality: Post-graduation work permit Express Entry Provincial Nominee Program Post-graduation work permit This Government of Canada program allows students who have graduated from certain post-secondary schools to get valuable work experience in Canada. The post-graduation work permit is temporary. The…

Maintaining Status in Canada It is important not to exceed the duration of your authorized stay in Canada without first applying for a change in status. In addition, you should always comply with any conditions, such as restrictions on the nature of work, maximum hours you can work per week, how long you can study, etc. Be sure to go over your study permit carefully and familiarize yourself with any conditions it contains. If you do not apply for a renewal of your current status or a change in status before your current status expires, you will need to leave Canada before submitting an…

If your study permit expires before you have completed your program of study, you will need to apply for a renewal. You should apply for a new study permit before your old one expires, and it is generally a good idea to submit your application at least 30 days before your current permit expires. You may submit your application online or by mail. After the extension of your study permit has been approved, you may apply for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), if required. If you are studying in Quebec, you may also need to obtain a new Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ)…

IRCC states that students are not required obtain a new study permit in order to transfer between educational institutions, study programs, or study levels. A student may study in Canada as long as his or her study permit is valid.

Study permits expire 90 days after graduation, regardless of the date printed on the study permit itself. It is extremely important that international graduates update their status with IRCC within 90 days of graduation, or they risk losing status in Canada. Many graduates are eligible to apply for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP). This permits the holder to work for any employer anywhere in Canada for up to three years after graduation. Work experience gained on a PGWP may help facilitate an application for Canadian Permanent Residency, especially through programs such as the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and certain Provincial Nominee…