Can I become an International Student in Canada?

The number of overseas students pursuing a study program in Canada continues to grow with each passing year. In fact, a lot of them choose to stay in Canada after completing their studies.

If you are planning to enroll for a long-term course, i.e. for a duration of 6 months or more, then you must apply for a Canadian study permit, for which you must have a letter of acceptance from a Canadian designated learning institution (DLI).

A Canadian DLIA is a school which is allowed to enroll international students. All Canadian primary and secondary and a few post-secondary schools are DLIs and can admit foreign national as students.

Is it mandatory to take IELTS to apply for Study permit in Canada?

To study at a Canadian DLI, you need to prove proficiency in any one of the two official language in Canada, i.e. English and French.

For international students, each post-secondary school has its own language skills criteria. While you prepare your application, you must go through the specific criteria based on the program and school you apply for. Also, there are a few Canadian schools that even allow students to finish an English language courses even after you commencing their studies.

To be more precise, if you are from an English-speaking nation or have studied in English language, then you might be exempted from taking the IELTS.

Can I Bring My Family With Me While I Study?

The visa officer also consider those study permit applications which include any accompanying family member, like spouse or dependent children. However, you must submit a statement explaining why you want to study in Canada and why you wish to bring along your family members to Canada, i.e., spouse and/or children.

If the visa officer is convinced that you have a true intention of studying Canada and will return to your home country upon course completion, then you may get approval as the final decision on your study permit application is always at the discretion of a visa officer only.

Can I work while studying in Canada?

Of course! An international student get a right to work while studying in Canada so that he/she can manage the tuition cost and living expenses.
You can work part-time, i.e. up to 20 hours/week during your school session and work full-time during summer vacation.
There are various ways to work in Canada while completing your education:

• On-campus work- Work at any building in your university or college campus.
• Off-campus work- Private business or government department for part-time, full-time or as a co-op student or intern
• Internships- On-the-job training
• Co-op placements- Working as part of your program of study

How to find out if I need a Visitor visa to travel to Canada?

Most of the travelers who are planning to travel to Canada need a visa or sometimes an eTA, i.e., Electronic Travel Authorization. While a few might get a entry even with their valid passport. In fact, you may also require a visitor visa even when you are transiting via a Canadian airport on your way to the final destination.

A visitor visa is basically a temporary resident visa, which is stick to your passport to show that you meet the criteria required to enter Canada.

Fill a free assessment form and find out if you need a visitor visa or not.

How long can I stay in Canada on a Visitor Visa?

Most of the visitors can stay for up to six months in Canada. Whereas, the border services officer posted at port of entry may allow you a stay for more than six months and will accordingly provide you a visitor record, mentioning the date you need to leave.

If the stamp is missing on your passport, you can stay only for 6 months from the day you enter Canada or until the expiry date of your passport, whichever comes early.

How long can I stay in Canada on a Visitor Visa?

Most of the visitors can stay for up to six months in Canada. Whereas, the border services officer posted at port of entry may allow you a stay for more than six months and will accordingly provide you a visitor record, mentioning the date you need to leave.

If the stamp is missing on your passport, you can stay only for 6 months from the day you enter Canada or until the expiry date of your passport, whichever comes early.