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Every year thousands of international students apply at college or universities in Canada to further their studies. Many internationals students choose to study in Canadian institutions because the fees for internationals students and cost of living are quite affordable when you compare it to other countries. Not only do these students get to study in Canada but it also gives them the opportunity gain Canadian work experience through off campus employment. As you are aware Canada is a multicultural country so you would never feel far from home.
Although Canada is very accepting of new immigrants, especially those who are looking to come to the country for work or school, there are still thousands of individuals denied every year for not submitting a strong application. Whether you are looking to work or complete your post-secondary education it very important understand what immigration Canada looks for when submitting a temporary application such as a Study Permit. There are many requirements one has to meet to be able to study in Canada and trying to tackle this on your own can be quite complicated. Read below to find out more about study permits for Canada.
Yes, of course there are a multitude of options for those who wish to study in Canada but live in other countries is by applying for Study Permit. The study permit enables international students to study in Canada for a specified amount of time, with only a few pending conditions. It is a great program and allows hundreds of international students every year to study in Canada. So if you are someone who has recently considered studying in Canada, or are even someone who has already received an offer of admission into a Canadian post-secondary institution, then your next steps are to make sure that you are eligible to come and meet the requirements to study in Canada.
There are many reasons as to why one shouldconsider completing their post-secondary education in Canada these include:
You will be studying in one of the prestigious secondary institutions
Cheaper tuition compared to other countries
Cost of living is cheaper than most other countries
Great multiculturalism
Opportunity to gain work experience through on or off campus work permit
Can apply for post graduate work permit
You may eligible to apply for permanent residency in the future
Those who do not pose a security risk
Those who have not committed human or international right violations
Those who have not been convicted of a crime
Those who have not committed an act outside of Canada that would be considered a crime under the Canadian judicial system
Those who have no ties to organized crime
Those who have no serious health problems
Those who have no serious financial problems
Those who do not have family that are barred from Canada
You must have already been accepted into a post-secondary institution and have the acceptance letter on hand from a college or university in Canada.
You must explain why you want to study in Canada compared to your country of citizenship and explain to the immigration officer exactly why it is important for you to study in Canada instead of in your home country.
You must prove that you can pay for your travel and living expenses; as well as any travel or living expenses of family members who may come with you.
You must prove that you are not a security or heath risk to the country
You must convince the immigration officer that you will encounter at the border that you will in fact leave the country, and have the funds to do so, at the end of the agreed period of time.
Generally speaking when a foreign national wishes to study in the country of Canada they are subjected to getting a study permit, however there are some exceptions to the rule. For example if you wish to only study in Canada for a short period of time (six months or less) then one does not need a study permit. However if the program of study in which the applicant chooses exceeds the six month window given to those without a study permit, they must return to their home country. Failure to do so can result in detention, deportation, as well as possibly new immigration barriers for the individual, in future.
Another way around the study permit applies to those who are a family member or staff member of a foreign representative accredited by Global Affairs Canada (GAC). In this situation the best course of action is to contact your respected embassy in Canada, as they will be able to tell you whether or not your unique circumstance requires a study permit or not.
Members of foreign armed forces visiting under the Visiting Forces Act, do not need a study permit however family members of said individuals, including children under 18 who wish to study in Canada must meet all the necessary requirements.
The final exception for those who possibly don't need a study permit are Foreign nationals who have registered Indian status in Canada.
When applying for a study permit it is very important that you have prepared the strongest and most compelling legal argument to demonstrate your intent to Canada is temporary and will exit Canada once your permit expires. There are a variety of factors that affect foreign national students but the biggest one is the time restrictions facing students who are looking to apply for international study. Due to these time restrictions it is imperative to ones success that you seek legal support when compiling the necessary documents and filling out the required documentation. Often times the deciding factor for these applications is something as small as a missing signature, date, using an old form and to not be able to study abroad for something seemingly so small is unjust… but we see it almost every day! To ensure that only the best application is submitted, ultimately maximizing your chance of being able to study in Canada is by hiring legal representation such as Akrami & Associates. So, if you have already received an offer of acceptance from a Canadian post-secondary institution and would like to start the application process, contact us today for a consultation regarding your case! Akrami & Associates is an immigration firm with years of experience helping international students study in Canada, by offering legal assistance with study permits, temporary resident visa and eTA applications for those who hold study permits from visa exempt countries, as well as any other immigration issues one may have. For legal assistance contact us at 416-477-2545.
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