BREAKING NEWS

International Students

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