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Study Permit

If you are like the millions of students around the world who dream of an international education, Canada might be the place for you. Canada has one of the most well respected education systems in the world and can offer you an amazing educational experience.

Before you can study in Canada, you will need to obtain the authorization to this in the form of a Study Permit.

A study permit is an official document issued by a Canadian visa office at his place in your passport to show that you have met the requirements for entering Canada as a temporary resident for the purposes of studying in Canada.

Qualifying for a Study Permit

In order to acquire a study permit you must demonstrate a number of different factors to an immigration officer assessing your application. Firstly, you must have valid acceptance into an eligible Canadian Institution. Secondly, as you are applying for a temporary status document you must satisfy an officer above all else that your stay in Canada is indeed, temporary in nature.

In addition to the above, you will need to meet the requirements of the below:

  • you must demonstrate that you have enough money to maintain yourself and your family members, should they be accompanying you, while you are in Canada as well as sufficient funds to return home;
  • You must prove your identity;
  • you must be law-abiding and have no record of criminal activity;
  • not be a risk to the security of Canada or Canadian citizens; and
  • be in good health

you may be required to provide any additional documentation requested by an immigration officer assessing your application in order to determine whether not you will be allowed to enter Canada

Application Process

Processing times will depend on the Canadian visa office where you submitted your application. The visa office will review your application to make sure you have completed it correctly and have included all the required documents. If your application is incomplete, it will not be processed it will be returned to you.

It is generally understood that you should apply for your study permit at least 3-6 months in advance of your intended studies to ensure that your visa is processed in time for the start of your schooling. If you do not have your study permit on time, you will not be allowed to study in Canada.

Extend Your Study Permit

If you are continuing your studies in Canada, you have the option to extend your study permit based on that continuing education. However, the same requirements would essentially apply:

  • You will need to demonstrate your success in the previous year;
  • That you have been enrolled in the next year of studies;
  • You have enough money to support your stay in Canada;
  • You have enough money to pay for your tuition.

Off Campus Work Permit

If you obtain your Study Permit, you are also eligible to obtain an Off Campus Work Permit that will allow you to work a specified amount of hours off campus. An Off Campus Work Permit is unique in the sense that it allows a student to work for any eligible employer in Canada, this is known as an open work permit.

To qualify, you must be a full-time student enrolled at a participating publicly funded post-secondary educational institution or in an approved program at an eligible privately funded institution.

To work off campus, you must first apply for your work permit and follow a similar process. Do not begin to work off campus until you have received your work permit. The work permit authorizes you to work up to 20 hours per week during regular academic sessions, and full time during scheduled breaks (for example, winter and summer holidays, and spring break).

A work permit does not guarantee that you will find a job. It is your responsibility to look for work. Even if you work off campus, your studies must be the main reason you are in Canada.

What You will Need

In order to come to Canada as a student, you will need to first obtain your study permit. As such, you will need to also satisfy an officer that you are a bona fide temporary resident, meaning:

  • You have strong ties to your home country and will not remain in Canada beyond your authorized period of stay;
  • You have enough funds to support yourself while you are in Canada;
  • Your purpose in Canada is that of a visitor;
  • You will exit Canada once your stay is over.

You will need to demonstrate these above requirements in addition to meeting the requirements of a study permit.

How We Can Help

Being an international student can be a stressful experience as it is. When you need to worry about your studies, assignments and exams – worrying about your immigration status is usually the last thing on your list. That is what we are here for. We will help you obtain your study permit so you can focus on excelling in your education. As a student, you will need to keep up with your studies and be successful in them if you hope to maintain your status as a student in Canada.

We will assist you:

  • Draft the necessary forms;
  • Draft appropriate supporting documentation like a purpose of travel letter or purpose of intended studies letter;
  • Assist you with gathering important documents like your educational information, proof of funds, proof of temporary residence etc.;
  • Help demonstrate how you meet the conditions of a Temporary Resident;
  • Compile the strongest possible case as per your unique situation; and
  • Of course, be with you every step of the way.

For more information on Study Permits, feel free to browse our vast collection of information on the subject or contact us directly at 1-877-622-8182 or 416 477 2570. You can also email at Info@ToImmigrate.com.

To be qualified for study permit in Canada you must;

  • You must have been accepted by a designated learning institution in Canada.
  • You must prove that you have enough money to pay for your:
    • Tuition fees
    • Living expenses for yourself and any family members who come with you to Canada and
    • Return transportation for yourself and any family members who come with you to Canada.
  • You must be a law-abiding citizen with no criminal record and not be a risk to the security of Canada. You may have to provide a police certificate.
  • You must be in good health and willing to complete a medical examination, if necessary.
  • You must satisfy an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your authorized stay.

Applying for Study Permit

You must have following documents to apply for study permit;

  • Proof of acceptance
  • Proof of identity
  • Proof of financial support
  • Letter of explanation

You can then apply for study permit by online or by study permit application paper package.

Process of Application

Processing times will depend on the Canadian visa office where you submitted your application. The visa office will review your application to make sure you have completed it correctly and have included all the required documents. If your application is incomplete, it will not be processed it will be returned to you.

Extend Study Permit

You can extend your study permit in two ways either by online through paper application of study permit. To apply through online you must have access to a scanner or camera to create electronic copies of your documents for uploading and have a valid credit card for payment. You can apply through paper study permit application which can be requested or obtained from online.

When submitting a Study Permit Application, or any application for that matter, first make sure that you understand all the qualification and requirements. Make certain that you, at minimum, meet the requirements in order to have your application assessed. If you are uncertain whether or not you definitively qualify or are uncertain, do not waste your time compiling an application or gathering documents. Seek legal assistance or do your own research to ensure that this is the right application for you.

In the case of a study permit, in order to qualify, you must:

  • Ÿ You must have been accepted by a school, college, university or other educational institution in Canada.
    • Ÿ You must prove that you have enough money to pay for your:
    • tuition fees
    • living expenses for yourself and any family members who come with you to Canada and
  • Return transportation for yourself and any family members who come with you to Canada.
  • Ÿ You must be a law-abiding citizen with no criminal record and not be a risk to the security of Canada. You may have to provide a police certificate.
  • Ÿ You must be in good health and willing to complete a medical examination, if necessary.
  • Ÿ You must satisfy an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your authorized stay.

These are the basic minimum requirements. When considering them, you should consider what exactly it is that you intend to demonstrate to an officer and what an officer what might like to see. We, at Akrami & Associates, refer to this as “anticipating the officer’s needs.”

For example, when demonstrating that you have sufficient funds for your stay in Canada, simply giving an officer a bank account with a huge amount of money will not be sufficient. The officer will question how you obtained said funds.

Instead, connect the dots of the officer. How did you get this money? Where did it come from? Can you provide proof of this? In many case, parents or relatives are supporting students and have provided these funds.

If this is the case, you should get a letter from your family member stating this fact. You should then provide their banking information that shows the money exiting their account and entering yours, for example.

In this way, you have anticipated the officer’s concerns and have avoided the delay of the officer requesting this information from you before they continue processing.

This is just one example of how you might anticipate an officer’s needs. Providing as much documentation that supports your argument or creates a “clear picture” for the officer will greatly strengthen your application.

Canada is one the top countries with leading institutions. Education is core value of Canadian society, it recognizes that education help prepares for the future. Canada’s education reputation is based on quality and recognized for excellence across the entire education sector. Canadian credentials are valued around the world. International students often consider Canada for studying for following reasons:
  • Elementary and secondary students in Canada are consistently ranked among the world’s top five academic performers in reading, mathematics and science in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Program for International Student Assessment. International students benefit from supportive environments with a focus on student-centered learning.
  • Canada’s universities are among the best in the world. In 2012, 4 Canadian universities ranked in the Top 100 of the ARWU Shanghai Ranking and 22 in the Top 500; 3 ranked in the Top 50 of the QS University Ranking and 20 in the Top 500; and 5 ranked in the Top 100 of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and 8 in the Top 200.
  • Our universities have global links to more than 5,000 active international collaboration agreements with counterparts the world over.
  • Canada’s colleges, polytechnics and cégeps offer industry-aligned, career-focused programs with growing levels of applied research directed at solving industry problems. Over 90% of Canada’s college graduates are employed in their field of study within six months after graduation and 93% of employers are satisfied with graduates.
  • Language schools in Canada are leaders in language training at all levels, providing a wide variety of programs in English and French for further study, personal development or business preparation.

International students who are willing to travel to Canada for education purposes will not be disappointed by the standard of education Canada has to provide to them. In order for international student to apply for one of the institutions in Canada they must apply for the study permit.

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