All You Need To Know About Study Permit In Canada | 4C For Canada

As an international student willing to study in Canada, you’ll have to obtain a valid study permit. So, in a normal sense, a Canadian study permit is a document that allows international students to study at a Designated Learning Institute (DLI) in Canada. Students need to apply for a Canadian study permit before they travel to Canada for studies. However, you should not confuse a study permit with a Canadian student visa. In this blog, we will discuss every single detail about the study permit in Canada.

What is a Study Permit?

As explained earlier, a study permit in Canada is a document that allows international students to study in Canada. So, how is a Canadian study permit different from a Canadian study visa? A Canadian student visa allows you to study, work and live in Canada. Since a study permit is not a visa, having a Canada study permit won’t allow you to enter Canada.

How long can you stay in Canada with a Study Permit?

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Generally, the length of your study permit is equal to the length of your study program and additional 90 days. These extra 90 days is provided so that international students have enough time to prepare to leave Canada or process for their visa extension. However, the length of the study permit varies according to the course you are undertaking. Here are some of the instances:

If you’re taking prerequisite courses

In some cases, students might be asked to take some prerequisite courses before they get accepted for the main course they’ve applied for. In this case, the length of the study permit in Canada will the equivalent to the length of the course plus an additional one year. So, if your prerequisite course is for one year, your study permit will be for two years. And, after you’ve completed your prerequisite course, you’ll have to apply to the extent of your study permit according to your main course.

If your study permit expires before your course completes

In some cases, students are not able to complete their studies within the study permit timeline. In this case, you’ll have to apply to extend your study permit. If you fail to do so, you’ll have to leave Canada before the completion of your studies. 

If you complete your course before your study permit expires

If an international student completes their studies before their study permit expires, their study permit will stop being valid 90 days after you complete your studies, no matter what day is printed on the study permit. The date of completion of your studies will be mentioned in your completion letter, transcript, degree, or diploma provided by your college/university.

Can you go back home while studying?

You can definitely go back home while studying in Canada. If you travel back home while studying in Canada, you’ll need to provide proof that you are enrolled in a college/university in Canada when you return back from your home to Canada. If you have a visitor visa or an electronic travel authorization (eTA), it must still be valid when you return to Canada.

Standard Eligibility Criteria For a Study Permit

The following criteria must be met while applying for a study permit:

• 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
  • 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 undergo a medical examination, if necessary.
• You must satisfy an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your authorized stay.

Post Graduate Work Permit Program

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A Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP) allows international students to live and work in Canada after they have graduated from a designated learning institute from Canada. Skilled Canadian work experience in National Occupational Classification (NOC) skill type 0 or skill level A or B that is gained through the PGWPP helps graduates qualify for permanent residence in Canada through the Canadian experience class within Express Entry.

 A post-graduation work permit (PGWP) gives you permission to remain in Canada and work full time for up to three years after you graduate from a Canadian post-secondary institution. The length of the work permit depends on the length of your program.

Valid Study Permit

In order to be eligible to apply for a PGWP, you need to have a valid study permit. This is because having a valid study permit at the time of application is one of the requirements to be eligible to work full-time after submitting your PGWP application online.

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You can also apply for a PGWP with your transcript provided by your college/university.

Official Letter for Graduation

Also, you’ll have to submit your official letter of graduation while you apply for a post-graduation work permit. After graduation, you can apply for PGWP to obtain an open work permit to gain valuable Canadian work experience. Skilled Canadian work experience in National Occupational Classification (NOC) skill type 0 or skill level A or B that is gained through the PGWPP helps graduates qualify for permanent residence in Canada through the Canadian experience class within Express Entry.

Why Study in Canada?

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Top-quality education with affordable fees is the primary reason why international students choose to study in Canada. The average annual tuition for an international student’s Canadian undergraduate degree was $16,746 USD in 2014. Compare that to the U.S. ($24,914 USD), Australia ($24,081 USD) or the United Kingdom ($21,365 USD). Also, Canada is considered to be one of the safest places to study for international students as the country faces the lowest crime rates in the world. Also, the Government of Canada along with the colleges and universities in Canada offers various attractive scholarship programs for international students, especially Nepali students. 

Along with that, international students in Canada are permitted to work on-campus or off-campus for up to 20 hrs/week. With this, you can work and study in Canada. Similarly, students can apply for permanent residency in Canada after completion of their studies and working for few years in Canada. These are some of the answers to your question on why study in Canada.

You can contact 4C for Canada if you are looking forward to pursuing your higher studies in Canada. We also assist the students in obtaining a study permit for Canada. Also, experts at 4C for Canada will guide you throughout your college application process ranging from college selection to visa application. We can also help you in finding jobs so that you can work and study in Canada.

If you are considering pursuing your higher studies abroad, Canada is the best option for you. We at 4C For Canada provide students with every assistance required for applying for colleges and universities in Canada. Do contact us for more details regarding studying in Canada. You can also contact us for further details on a guide to study abroad in Canada from Nepal. Your dream of studying abroad in Canada will definitely be fulfilled at 4C for Canada.