STUDY PERMIT / VISA & EXTENTIONS

                         College/University Affiliations & Student Admissions support

 

We are a CCG certified education agent (CCG no.: CCG 01468) and as member of the Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants (CAPIC) and independently represent the following institutions in Canada:

Brock University

Bow Valley College

Georgian College

Algonquin College

University Canada West

Keyano College

Lakeland College

Toronto Film School/Yorkville University

Medicine Hat College

Simcoe County District School Board

Academy of Learning

Alexander College

New York Institute of Technology

 

                                                 

                                                       Study Permits/Extensions/Transition to Work Permit and PR

 

Millions of applicants around the world are dreaming about being accepted into one of the Canadian colleges or universities and receiving study permit. Studying in Canada is an exciting and rewarding experience for many international students. Once you’ve decided what to study, you need to consider entry dates, application deadlines, student visa processing times and English language requirements. Aside from BA, MBA, PhD, certificate and diploma programs, Canadian colleges and universities have a variety of short-term summer language courses, continuing education and exchange programs. The main intake is in September each year, though many colleges and universities have a smaller intake in January or summer term. Most foreign nationals require a study permit to study in Canada.

If your course is less than 6 months long, you’ll only need a visitor visa to come to Canada. However, if you plan to study for more than 6 months you’ll need to apply for a student visa. To apply for study visa first of all you need to obtain acceptance letter from educational institution. There are more than 98 universities and colleges in Canada, however the school of your choice must be approved by a provincial or territorial government to host international students. If you plan to apply to college or university, this is the first thing you should check.

o apply for a study permit, you need:

  • an acceptance letter from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI)
  • a valid passport or travel document
  • 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 and return transportation for yourself and any family members who come with you to Canada
  • 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.
  • be in good health. You may need to complete a medical exam.
  • convince an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your studies.

Extension

The expiry date on your study permit tells you when you have to stop studying and leave Canada.

  • You can find the expiry date in the top right corner of your permit. This date is usually the length of your study program, plus 90 days. The extra 90 days gives you time to prepare to leave Canada or to extend your stay in Canada.

If you want to keep studying

You need to extend your study permit. To extend your study permit, you need to know:

If your study permit expires, and you haven’t applied for an extension, you must leave Canada.

If you want to stay in Canada but you’re no longer studying

You have a few options: