Canada Student Visa Consultant

A Canada Study Visa is essential for any foreign national who wishes to undertake studies in Canada. Providing the candidate’s chosen course and institute are on the approved list, this visa permits them to study for the entire duration of their program.

However, a Canada Study Visa is not required if the candidate:

• Is the family member of a Canadian foreign representative;
• Is the staff member of a Canadian foreign representative;
• Is a current member in an armed force in a foreign country;
• Has a chosen course or study program shorter than 6 months.

• Candidates must get accepted by some form of Canadian educational institution, such as a school, a college or university.
• The candidate must prove they have sufficient funds to afford:
• The course tuition fees;
• All of their living expenses as well as those of their family members that come to Canada with them;
• Their return transportation costs plus those of their family members that come to Canada with them.
• Applicants must provide an updated police certificate confirming they neither have a criminal record nor pose a security risk to Canada.
• Candidates must have good health. They also must be willing to undertake medical examinations to confirm this if needed.
• Canadian immigration officers must be satisfied that candidates will depart Canada when their authorized stay ends.

The citizens of some countries are required to get TRV to enter Canada. In addition to a Canada Study Visa, students from such countries may need to get a TRV in order to study in Canada.

There are specific student work programs run by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) that enable anyone on a Canada Study Visa to take up employment in Canada.

While studying in Canada, international students can work certain jobs that are on or off the campus. They may also work for Co-op or Internship programs. However, some key points must be noted:

• On-campus jobs do not require work permits.
• Off-campus jobs require work permits.
• Students can only work under Co-op programs or internships if the course curriculum includes work experience. They also will require work permits.

Furthermore, the spouse or partner of a foreign student will be eligible to work for the extent of the Canada Study Visa.

The Post-Graduation Work Permit Program allows foreign students on a Canada Study Visa to apply for work permits upon their graduation.

This permit is often as long as the course or study program with 3 years set as the maximum length.

You will need a visa for a Canada visit or a transit if you are a citizen of one of the following countries or territories: