Apply for Study Permit Canada
A study permit is a document issued by the Government of Canada allowing international students to study at Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) in Canada. To apply for a study permit, one must possess an acceptance letter from a DLI, a Provincial Attestation Letter issued by the province where the international student is destined to study or a Quebec Acceptance Certificate [CAQ] for the province of Quebec, and proof of financial support to cover tuition fees and living expenses. As well, prospective international students must demonstrate that they have no criminal record and are in good health, in addition to proving their ties to their home country. Our Canada immigration lawyers in Toronto can assist in ensuring all documentation is prepared accurately.
Study permits are typically issued for the duration of the designated study program, plus an additional 90 days. Study permits come with certain conditions. Students must be enrolled full-time at a DLI, make progress toward completing their program and only work as permitted by the Study Permit conditions.
An international student on a study permit is eligible to work off-campus for up to 24 hours per week during regular academic sessions and full-time during scheduled breaks. Additionally, in many circumstances, following graduation, study permit holders may apply for a post-graduate work permit that lasts for up to three years. Our Canada immigration lawyers are invaluable for guiding students through this transition.
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Study Permit Canada FAQs
Yes, you can extend your Canadian study permit. You must apply to extend your study permit at least 30 days before your current permit expires, but it is recommended that you do so 3-4 months before your expiration date. If your Study Permit has expired, you cannot continue to study or work, but you have 90 days after expiration to apply for a “restoration of status”.
Processing times for study permits can be lengthy. Therefore, best practice is to apply well in advance of the first day of school.
You must prove you have enough money to support yourself while you study in Canada. This can include:
- a bank statement or a letter from a Canadian bank showing how much money you have in your bank account
- a copy of the letter giving the details about your scholarship or Canadian-funded educational program
- a letter from the person who will be financially supporting your studies in Canada (for example, a parent). This person will need to provide a signed statement to that effect and also provide evidence of the funds available to support your studies in Canada.
You remain in Canada while your post graduate work permit is pending, provided that you applied before the expiry of your study permit.
After completing a credential at a designated learning institution (DLI), you may be eligible to apply for a post-graduation work permit. Post-graduation work permits are granted to international students upon graduation from a DLI and can be issued for up to three years.