Study Permit
Most foreign students interested in studying in Canadian institutions can apply for a study permit as long as they were admitted by a Designated Learning Institute (DLI) and meet the conditions outlined by IRCC
How do I qualify for a study permit?
In order to qualify for a study permit, the foreign national should be enrolled in a program that's longer than 6 months in a DLI.
In addition to enrolment, a study permit applicant must also (not limited to) demonstrate financial ability to support themselves, pay tuition, coverage of transportation costs and pass medical exams as required by the IRCC
Do I need a study permit?
Kindergarten does not require a study permit. A program less than 6 months does not require a study permit.
Those foreign nationals that are pursuing Grade1-12 and post secondary education and above require a study permit
what if my program includes Co-op?
A co-op program involves a working period as a mandatory graduation component of the program the student is enrolled in.
Those students that are enrolled in a co-op program will need a closed work permit tied to their DLI (as the employer).
What is the processing time?
Processing times vary depending on the country of application. For example, Indian students can obtain a study permit in 9 weeks whereas for Chinese students its 16 weeks. There's also a student direct stream (SDS) which processes application in under 20 days.
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Things to think about
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Are you eligible to sponsor? often times people get into the proccess without assessing simple eligibility critieria which may jeopardize your application.
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Having necessary supporting documentation is key to a successful application. Attaching unnecesary documentation may not be helpful and may cause delays in processing and affect your application negatively.
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Is the person you are sponsoring admissible? sometimes, the simplest reasons of inadmissbility could lead to refusal of your application.
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Submit documents on time. When you don't it creates unnecessary delays or even negatively impact your application.
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Review your application before submission. Chances are you might ahve made a mistake and reviewing your application might help you correct it.