Canada has many colleges and universities that attract many students from around the world. The following are the requirements for student who wish to study in Canada.
Requirements
- Holder of a valid passport or travel document
- Proof of financial support including;
- School tuition
- Living expenses
- Travel expenses
- Health insurance
- Police certificate and medical examination may be required
- Acceptance letter from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) in Canada
Study permit required
- Program lasting more than 6 months in duration
- Any programs that requires a coop or an internship
- Minors travelling with their parent(s) with visitor status
- People from vis exempt countries
Study permit not required
- Program lasting less than 6 months in duration
- Minors attending pre-school or kindergarten
- Minors who are refugees or refugee claimants
- Family or staff of a foreign representative accredited by the Global Affairs Canada
- Members of a foreign armed force under the Visiting Forces Act
- Citizen of another country with registered Indian status in Canada
- Minors in Canada accompanying a parent who is allowed to work or study in Canada and will attend pre school, primary or secondary school (CAQ required in Quebec)
Validity
- Grades 1 to 8: 1-year validity and can be renewed in Canada
- Grades 9 to 12: same length of the study program plus 90 days for a maximum of 4 years
- College and University: same length of the study program plus 90 days for a maximum of 4 years
- Students changing school but remain in the same program can keep the same study permit but must update the information to IRCC
Work while studying
- Work permit not required
- Holder of a valid study permit
- Enrolled full time at a post secondary DLI (English and French course takers are not eligible)
- Holder of a Social Insurance Number (SIN)
- For off campus work – program must be at least 6 months in duration
- For off campus work – Can work 20 hours per week during academic sessions and full time during holidays
Post graduation work permit (PGWP)
- Work permit required
- Holder of a valid study permit
- Work permit usually issued for the same duration of the study program for programs more than 8 months and less than 2 years
- For programs lasting more than 2 years, work permit may be issued for 3 years
- Must have graduated from a DLI (distance learning is not eligible)
- Must apply for PGWP within 90 days after official confirmation of completed studies
- Applicant has not held any prior PGWP
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