Student Visa and Study Permit
Millions of applicants around the world are dreaming about being accepted into one of the Canadian colleges or universities and receiving study permit. Studying in Canada is an exciting and rewarding experience for many international students. Once you’ve decided what to study, you need to consider entry dates, application deadlines, student visa processing times and English language requirements. The main intake is in September each year, though many colleges and universities have a smaller intake in January or summer term. Most foreign nationals require a study permit to study in Canada.
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If your course is less than 6 months long, you’ll only need a visitor visa to come to Canada. However, if you plan to study for more than 6 months you’ll need to apply for a student visa. To apply for study visa first of all you need to obtain acceptance letter from educational institution. There are more than 98 universities and colleges in Canada, however the school of your choice must be approved by a provincial or territorial government to host international students. If you plan to apply to college or university, this is the first thing you should check.
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ELIGIBILITY TO STUDY IN CANADA
We help prospective students establish that they are eligible to study in Canada, by demonstrating that they:
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have been accepted by a designated school, college, university or other educational institution in Canada, and have a letter of acceptance;
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can pay for tuition fees, living expenses, and return transportation from Canada for him- or herself and any accompanying family members;
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are law-abiding citizens with no criminal record and who pose no risk to Canadian security;
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are in good health; and,
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intend to leave Canada when their authorized stay expires.
EXCEPTIONS
At Vibe Immigration, we can advise you on whether you should or must obtain a study permit to study in Canada, and compile the necessary supporting documentation.
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Individuals are generally exempt from requiring a study permit if they are:
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participating in an educational course or program lasting six months or less, although it may still be advisable to obtain a study permit, in case the course lasts over six months or other academic opportunities arise;
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family members or staff members of a foreign representative to Canada, accredited by the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada;
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members of certain foreign armed forces, as described in the Visiting Forces Act (family members of foreign armed forces are not included in this exemption); or
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foreign nationals who are Registered Indians in Canada.
WORKING AS A STUDENT
We advise clients on whether they are eligible to work in Canada while studying and after graduation, and help them apply for work permits, as needed.
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Holders of study permits may qualify to work on-campus or off-campus without an additional work permit, in certain cases. However, students who are required to complete a co-op or internship as part of their educational program must obtain a work permit.
Spouses of current students may also apply for a work permit in Canada, as well as persons who have graduated from their educational programs in Canada.
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EXTENDING OR RENEWING YOUR STUDY PERMIT
At Vibe Immigration, we assist clients who want to extend their stay in Canada as students, by gathering documentation and submitting an Application to extend your stay in Canada. It is recommended that you apply for the renewal of your study permit 30 days before its expiry, so that you may remain in Canada under the same conditions of your current study permit until you receive a decision on your application.
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CHANGING EDUCATION LEVELS OR PROGRAMS OF STUDY
We help clients to modify their study permits when they:
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Have graduated from primary school and want to attend high school;
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Have graduated from high school and want to attend a post-secondary school, such as a university, college, or vocational training program; or
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Want to change their post-secondary school, program, field of study, or level of study, including a Masters or PhD program.
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We can compile the necessary documentation and complete an Application to Change Conditions or Extend Your Stay in Canada, in order for you to modify your current study permit and avoid applying for a new one.
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RESTORING YOUR STATUS AS A STUDENT
We also assist clients with applications to restore their student status within 90 days of their loss of status. Students may lose their status and be subsequently eligible for restoration if they fail to comply with certain conditions of their study permit, which include:
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remaining in Canada longer than the period authorized for their stay;
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changing employers, type of work or location of work before applying to change these conditions on their permit or obtaining a work permit; and
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changing the type of studies, educational institution, location of studies, or times of studies without applying to change these conditions.
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To restore his or her status, the client must have continued to meet all other requirements and conditions of the study permit. The application for the student status restoration grants the applicant the right to stay in Canada, but he or she may not study until a positive decision is rendered on the application. We provide assistance to build a strong case and provide the decision maker with full details of all the facts and circumstances surrounding the loss of the student status.
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DUAL INTENT
In some cases our clients need assistance with their applications because they have dual intent, meaning that they intend to apply for a study permit, as well as for permanent residence. Having this dual intent does not preclude clients from obtaining a study permit, provided that they can prove they are committed to leaving Canada at the end of the authorized period of stay, should their permanent residence application be refused.
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At Vibe Immigration, we can guide you through this dual intent doctrine and make a strong application for your study permit and permanent residence applications.
Other Service offerings:
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Visitor visa
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Super visa
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Work Permit inside Canada
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Work Permit outside Canada
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Spouse Open Work Permit
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Express Entry
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Canadian Experience Class
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Federal Skilled Trades Class
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Provincial Nominee Programs
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Business Immigration
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Home Caregiver Pilot Program
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Spousal Sponsorship
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Family Sponsorship
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Citizenship
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Temporary Resident visa (TRV)
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Extend your stay as a visitor
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Restore your status as a temporary resident
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PR Card renewal
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PR Travel Document
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Electronic Travel Document