Canadian Study
Permit for
International Students

• Studying in Canada Home Page
  

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• Designated Learning Institutions (DLI)
  

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• Levels of Study
  

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• Acceptance Letter
  

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• Canadian Study Permit
  

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• Student Direct Stream (SDS)
  

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• Certificat d’acceptation du Quebec (CAQ)
  

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• Refusals and Appeals
  

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• International Students Guide
  

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• Student Heath Insurance
  

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• Extend Study Permit
  

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• Work While Studying 
  

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• Bringing Your Spouse and family
  

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• Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
  

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• Study Pathways to Residency
  

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• Get Your Study Eligibility Assessment
  

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• Frequently Asked Questions on Study

International Students Applying for Canadian Study Permit

The study permit grants the legal authorization for a person to study at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) in Canada. When applying for a study permit, a foreign national should be aware that there are eligibility requirements which must be met when submitting the study permit application. As well, there are certain conditions which must be met throughout the student’s time in Canada.

There are many steps involved with applying for a study permit and the processing times vary greatly from country-to-country, so it is best to plan ahead to ensure your permit will be processed before your study period begins. The majority of Canadian post-secondary educational programs commence study in September, January, or May, though a number of programs do offer intakes outside of those dates.

Given that a foreign national cannot apply for a study permit without an acceptance letter, they should check the start date and application process for their schools and programs of interest far in advance to ensure they have sufficient time to obtain the acceptance letter and complete the study permit application.

It is very important that upon securing your admission or letter of acceptance, that you follow the latest guidelines for applying for the Canadian Study Permit.

Did you know that…

“Canadian schools often impose different application deadlines for international students applying from outside of Canada, than for students applying from inside of Canada. Make sure you’re aware of the proper deadline for your program!“

When studying in Canada, or any country, when you want to apply or study, determine the relevance of most information provided. Policies change are a constant. Endeavour to research what’s the latest relevant information so as to avoid avoidable mistakes. Get an educational counsellor to assist you with your application.

There are two sets of requirements you must consider when applying for a Canadian study permit: eligibility requirements, and requirements while studying in Canada.

Eligibility Requirements

You must meet these criteria in order to be eligible to apply for a study permit:

• Acceptance Letter: You must have an acceptance letter from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) in order to apply for a Canadian study permit.
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• Proof of Financial Support: You must provide documentation proving that you have sufficient funds to cover the cost of tuition for your first year of study as well as the cost of living (housing, food, etc.) for yourself and any accompanying family members for your first year of study. Please note that these funds can be under your name or the name of a family member or close friend.
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• Supporting Documentation: Extensive supporting documentation must be submitted with all study permit applications. This documentation varies from country-to-country. In order to determine the documents required for a specific location, you can consult the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website, or you can contact our firm and one of our Educational Counsellors will contact you with assistance.

When you apply for your permit, the visa officer will confirm to ensure you meet the requirements. If the visa officer is not satisfied, they will refuse your application.

Requirements while studying in Canada

If your study permit is approved and you enter Canada as an international student, you must meet the requirements below in order to maintain the validity of your study permit. While studying in Canada under a study permit, a foreign national must:

• always be enrolled at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI)
• make progress towards completing their program
• respect any conditions listed on their study permit
• stop studying if they no longer meet the requirements and
• leave Canada when their permit expires

Express Entry (EE)

Express Entry is an application management system for 3 federal skilled worker immigration programs:

• Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP).
• Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
• Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP).

International students with at least one year of Canadian work experience might find the CEC as an ideal alternative to pursue PR. If you already have at least one year of expert work experience from overseas, you might also wish to think about the FSWP as an option.

To immigrate by means of Express Entry, you should guarantee you meet the eligibility criteria of at least one of these 3 programs. You can then upload a profile on the website of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Candidates with the highest ratings are invited to request permanent residence. Prospects get Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores based upon human capital criteria such as age, education, language skills, work experience, among other aspects. Candidates can get extra points for studying in Canada and Canadian work experience. International students are well-positioned to be competitive under Express Entry.

Every 2 weeks, IRCC issues invites to get permanent residence to Express Entry prospects with the highest CRS scores. Those invited have 60 days to send their completed permanent residence applications to IRCC.

The Express Entry (EE) is generally considered Canada’s No. 1 immigration Program, and the fastest.

Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is another popular PR path for international students. Nearly every province and area in Canada operates the PNP. The PNP is available to competent workers who wish to get permanent residence in a specific province or territory. Lots of PNP streams reward prospects who have actually studied and operated in Canada. There are also streams that specifically accommodate international students.

Family Class

Canadian migration enables Permanent locals and canadian residents to sponsor close family to obtain permanent residence. If you have a partner or common-law partner that is a Canadian person or PR, they may be able to sponsor you if the 2 of you fulfill the Canadian federal government’s eligibility requirements.

Quebec Immigration

The French-speaking province of Quebec operates its own immigration system with the objective of welcoming knowledgeable workers that are francophones. Quebec also rewards candidates who have studied in the province and regional work experience. Quebec’s two main permanent residence programs have streams designed for international students in Quebec:

1. Quebec Experience Program (PEQ): This program requires students to have completed their program of study or to be within 6 months of completing their studies at an institution in Quebec. To qualify for PEQ, an international student must demonstrate an advanced intermediate knowledge of oral French.
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2. Quebec Skilled Worker (QSW): This program may be an option for international students in Quebec who have completed or are in the process of completing an educational credential in Quebec. Unlike the PEQ program, QSW does not have a mandatory French-proficiency requirement, but candidates must meet a minimum score on the program’s points assessment grid.
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Other Economic Class PR.

In all, Canada offers more than 100 different financial class pathways including others that reward global trainee prospects. Examples consist of:.

• Atlantic Immigration Program: This is a choice for those that have studied in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, or Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Hong Kong: Canada uses immigration pathways to Hong Kong nationals that have actually studied in Canada.
• Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot: This path provides permanent residence to international students that live in getting involved rural and northern communities across Canada.

Verify your NOC Skill Level.

Each Canadian skilled worker immigration program has requirements on the skill kind of the work experience that you require to be eligible for that program. As you seek to obtain Canadian work experience after your research studies, you should verify ahead of time that you are going to work in an occupation that falls under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) skill level that refers the skilled worker immigration programs you are interested in. Typically speaking, a lot of skilled worker streams need that you obtain work experience that is categorized as “high-skilled.” There are both federal and provincial skilled worker pathways that make it possible for those with work experience categorized as “intermediate” or “lower” knowledgeable to be eligible to apply for permanent residence.

— Nek, Educational Consultant