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STUDENT VISA

Canada, most commonly known as the land of opportunities, is globally recognized for its quality of education. Its high academic standards and rigorous quality control coupled with its affordable tuition fees, provide unique advantages to foreign students who choose Canada for their secondary as well as post-secondary studies.

Most foreign nationals planning to study in Canada need a study permit. The document allows the foreign national to study at adesignated learning institution of their choice and stay in Canada for the whole duration of their study program, plus 90 days. The additional 90 days allow the person to either extend their stay or leave Canada.

Eligibility requirements:

Foreign nationals planning to study in Canada must meet the following eligibility criteria:
  • Holder of an admission letter from a designated learning institution in Canada.
  • Fresh school leavers coming for post-secondary studies as well as undergraduate students planning to complete the post graduate studies should meet the eligibility requirements of the respective institution they are applying to
  • Proof of funds for both tuition and living expenses for the main applicant and the accompanying family members if applicable
  • Have no criminal record and are in good health. Supporting documents to be provided if required.

    • Working in Canada as a student

    Most post-secondary students can work on or off-campus during their studies without a work permit. Students should apply for a Social Insurance Number to work off-campus and they may work 20 hours during semester period or full time during regular breaks.

    Spouses and common-law partners of full-time students

    Spouses of full-time students who are not themselves full-time students are allowed to accept employment without the need for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). They are eligible for open/restricted work permits, depending on whether a medical examination has been passed. They do not require an offer of employment to be entitled to an open work permit. The work permit is issued with a validity date to coincide with the spouse’s study permit and may be renewed once the spouse shifts to a post-graduate work permit.

Post- Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP)

A Post Graduation Work Permit Program allows students graduating from eligible Canadian designated learning institution to obtain an open work permit to gain Canadian work experience. Post Graduation work permits are exempt from Labour Market Impact Assessments and are issued based on the length of the study program for a minimum period of 8 months up to a maximum of 3 years. When determining the length of a post-graduation work permit, officers consider the duration of the program of study in Canada. Scheduled breaks, including winter and summer breaks, are included in the time accumulated toward the length of the post-graduation work permit.

Accelerated studies

In cases where students complete their studies in less time than the normal length of the program, the post-graduation work permit is assessed on the length of the program of study.

Application for Post-Graduation Work Permit

Graduates must apply for a post-graduation work permit within 180 days of written confirmation from the designated learning institution that they have completed their studies and met the requirements for the program of study.

Graduates applying for a post-graduate work permit before the expiry of their study permit are eligible for full-time work without a work permit while waiting for a decision on their application, provided:

  • they were holders of a valid study permit at the time of the post-graduation work permit application;
  • they have successfully completed their program of study;
  • they met the requirements for working off-campus without a work permit; and
  • they did not exceed the allowable hours of work

Applicants remain eligible to work full time without a work permit while waiting for a decision on their application even after leaving and re-entering Canada.

Spouses and common-law partners of skilled workers

Spouses or common-law partners of foreign workers may be authorized to work on an open work permit without first having offer employment. The work permit will be issued for the same duration as the main applicant’s work permit.

Applying for permanent residence

Graduates acquiring skilled Canadian work experience in National Occupational Classification (NOC) skill level 0, A or B gained through post-graduate work permit may apply for permanent residence in Canada through the Canadian experience class within the Express Entry Program.

Application process

JS Immigration Consulting guides the student through the various application steps starting from institution selection and admission right through the visa application process.