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People wishing to migrate to Canada must be at least 18 years of age at the time an application is submitted. If they are not 18 years of age, a parent, or legal guardians will have to apply on their behalf.

While a study permit authorizes international students to pursue their studies while in Canada, a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) allows a person to enter Canada. Depending on the country of citizenship, an international student may need a TRV to enter.

For applications abroad, applicants from countries whose citizens require the TRV to enter Canada will automatically receive a TRV if their study permit application is approved. These applicants do not need to file a separate application for a TRV and there is no separate fee. The same applies to applicants from countries whose citizens need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter Canada by air.

The applicant is not required to obtain a study permit for a program, which is less than six months in duration. However, if the course lasts longer than six months, the prospective student will need to apply for a study permit.

There are benefits to applying for a study permit, even if you are applying for a program that lasts less than six months. Even if you don’t need a student visa, it can be beneficial to apply for one. In the event that you decide to continue studying in a new program after completing your short-term studies, without a study permit, you may be required to leave the country and apply through a Canadian visa office outside Canada. To apply for a license for a short course or program, your studies must be at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI).

An international student may be eligible to work while studying in Canada. The student must have a valid study permit and be enrolled full-time at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI). Study permit holders may work 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.

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, professional or vocational training program at a designated educational institution, you may be eligible to work “off-campus” without a work permit. However, it must be printed on the study permit that you are allowed to work off-campus.

An international student must stop working on the day he or she no longer meets the eligibility requirements. There is an important exemption to this regulation: students enrolled in an English as a Second Language (ESL) or French as a Second Language (FSL) program are not allowed to work with a study permit.

Yes. In Canada the “student visa” is the study permit and you can renew it while in Canada. It is extremely important that you renew your permit before it expires. The visa is the document that allows you to enter the country, so it is necessary to get a new visa if you intend to leave and return to Canada. If you are applying for a visa from within Canada, you can get an eTA.

Remembering that in Canada the “student visa” is the study permit and yes, you can apply for the permit from within Canada.

It is possible to switch from a visitor visa to a Study Permit without leaving Canada if you are studying on a Pathway course and have a letter of acceptance from a College.

If you do not fit in this case, you can apply for a visa from within Canada, however you will have to leave the country, pick up your permit at the border and return as a student.

Scholarships may be available to international students from private, government or public institutions in Canada. Scholarships may be available for international students from the institution of study of their choice.

Canadian immigration policy offers international students many ways to stay and settle in the country after graduation. A popular option available to international students after graduation is the possibility of an open work permit under the Graduate Work Permit Program (PGWP). Under the PGWP, an individual who has studied full-time at a participating Designated Learning Institution (DLI) may be eligible to apply for a PGWP.

Gaining work experience in Canada after graduation can help you qualify for permanent residency in Canada through a variety of available immigration programs. For more information on the PGWP eligibility criteria, please visit this page. Generally, if a PGWP is issued, it is for the same duration as the candidate’s studies for a minimum of eight months and a maximum of three years

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