High-quality education and affordable cost attract thousands of international students from across the world to the higher education institutions of Canada every year. Before starting the preparations for flying to Canada for higher education, there are a few essential things that the students need to know about.
Canadian study permit
A student must first obtain a Canadian study permit to study in Canada. To get a Canadian study permit, a student must prove that they will be studying in a Designated Learning Institution(DLI). The document that allows an international student to study in Canada is called a study permit rather than a study visa. Unlike a visa, the Canadian study permit enables the holders to to involve in other activities such as studying and working in Canada.
Designated Learning Institution
A Designated Learning Institution (DLI) is a higher education institution in Canada that can admit international students. All primary and secondary education institutions in Canada are DLIs, but not all post-secondary education institutions. So the international students must first check if an educational institution is a DLI before applying for admission.
Acceptance letter
The first requirement for an international student to apply for a study permit is an acceptance letter from a Canadian DLI. Before choosing your study program, a student must keep in mind that not all study programs make you eligible for Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP). If you want to stay back and work in Canada after your studies, you must choose a study program that is eligible for PGWP.
Canada study permit application
Once you obtain a letter of acceptance from a Designated Learning Institution, you can prepare the application for the study permit. In the application, the student must prove that their sole intention for coming to Canada is to study, and they have the financial capacity to support themselves during the study period. If the student is planning to study in a higher education institution in Quebec, they must obtain a certificat d’acceptation du Québec (CAQ) or the Quebec Selection Certificate before applying for a study permit. The application process may take from weeks to months. So it is vital to start the preparations much in advance to arrive in Canada before the study program commences.
Documents required to apply for Canada study permit
- Acceptance Letter
- Proof of Financial Support
- Identity documents
Part-time work
International students can work in Canada on a part-time basis while studying and full-time during breaks and holidays. The student can work as long as the study permit is valid.
Accompanying family members
The spouse of an international student may apply for an open work permit in Canada and stay with the student if they wish. Accompanying minor children can be enrolled in pre-school, primary school, or secondary school without a study permit.
Post-Graduate Work Permit
Even after completing your studies in Canada, you may continue to stay and work in Canada with a Post-Graduate Work Permit. It will help you gain Canadian work experience with which you may apply for permanent residence in Canada later.
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