Temporary residents

Canada is an excellent choice for international students. Several universities are offering a variety of programs following a perfect education system. The cost of education is comparatively less in the United States. Canada is home to The University of Toronto, McGill University, the University of British Columbia, the University de Montréal, and the University of Alberta, all of which are among the best universities in the world. Canada has been ranked as one of the most livable places among the top ten places in the world. With its diverse culture, most international students would experience a comfortable and accepting environment. To study in Canada, individuals would require a “study permit.” For studying in Canada, students can either apply for a study permit through the regular Student Visa or apply for a study permit through Student Direct Stream (SDS). Usually, a study permit is to be applied for before you enter Canada; however, in some cases, you can apply for a study permit from within the country.

It is an excellent opportunity for international students to get a study permit in Canada. Every year 180,000 international students visit Canada for further studies, and the numbers are increasing daily. At this time, Canada is becoming a number 1 choice for international students to follow higher education due to numerous reasons such as an Excellent Education System, Friendly Environment, Lower Tuition Fees, Safe place to live and Study, Multilingual Nation, Finest Healthcare Services, Lots of Tourist Charms, Sensational Campus & Way of Life, and Radical Levels in Technology and Research Fields.

Canada offers a world-class well-known education system at affordable rates. Canadian degrees are prominent and are widely accepted as degrees from the US or any Commonwealth nation. Canadian institutes offer a wide range of courses to pursue your diploma, degree, graduation, post-graduation, and Ph.D. courses.
All these elements combine to make Canada one of the prominent destinations to study, work and live. Though the procedure to get a Study permit for Canada is extensive, rules and regulations at every corner follow that. However, in this article, we have tried our best to describe all the requirements for its permit.

The Canadian government ensures certain rules and regulations to accept your application for the study permit. If your application for a study permit has been rejected, you may have failed to provide satisfactory evidence to the visa officer.

• The first and foremost requirement is proof of finances, which means that one can fully afford his/her own studies without recourse to public funds. Besides this, evidence is required that you are also eligible to hold your expenses while you stay in Canada during your studies.
• Secondly, you are required to show evidence that you are eligible to take care of your family that is with you during your stay. The family here includes the spouse and children (if any).
• Proof of acceptance from any DLI in Canada.
• Proof of identity, i.e. your passport and pictures. (Note: some evidence details might vary from country to country)

As mentioned earlier, the study permit is optional for short courses, i.e. courses for six months or lesser. But after the completion of the course, you need to apply for a study permit if you wish to stay in Canada and continue to study. You need not apply for a separate work permit to work off-campus, along with your study permit application, as you may be allowed to work part-time, i.e. 20 hours per week during your course of studies in Canada. You may not be allowed to work off-campus if you are primarily coming to study English or French language but may be entitled to work on campus provided if student is in the tenure of a study permit. Sometimes institutes offer part-time jobs to their students, which don’t require a work permit.

You must prove that you can take care of yourself and your family (spouse and children, if any) who accompany you during your stay in Canada. By showing some of the following documents, you will be able to prove to the visa officer that; you hold enough assets to support you while you stay in Canada. 

• Bank statements of the last 4-6 months
• A letter of evidence from any institution or person offering you money
• Proof if you have funded scholarship within Canada or a funded Canadian program
• Proof of educational loan from an institution
• Proof of payment of tuition and accommodation fees
• Proof of a Canadian bank account in your name if money has been transferred to Canada

Our trained staff can help you with answers to your questions about bank statements and all acceptable proofs of funds.

To be able to apply for a study permit Canada from within Canada, the following conditions must be fulfilled:

1. You must be a minor child in primary or secondary school.
2. You must be an exchange/visiting student.
3. You are a spouse/common-law partner who is being sponsored 
4. You have a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) valid for at least six months.
5. You have a study permit from a visa office abroad before entering Canada.
6. You are a family member of either of the following: 

• Media representatives
• Athletes on a Canadian-based team
• Military personnel assigned to Canada
• Members of clergy
• Foreign representative

To obtain a study permit from outside Canada, individuals have two choices: apply online or file a paper application through the Visa Application Centre (VAC). Kindly keep in mind that neither direct student stream (SDS) be applied from within Canada nor can it be applied as a paper application. It must be applied from outside of Canada and online only. To apply online, either for a regular student visa or through SDS, one must upload all transcripts and educational degrees online and be able to make an online payment with a valid credit card.
Before applying for a study permit, you must have an offer letter from a designated learning institute (DLI). You require a valid passport and travel documents. You must also show proof of finances for your study, including tuition fees and living expenses. You must have a clean criminal record and offer a police certificate. You must also be in good health and free from serious health issues. To secure a visa, one must be able to convince the immigration officer that he/she will leave Canada upon completion of one’s studies.
After choosing a proposed subject area you want to study, it is essential to look into the schools offering what you’re looking for. It is crucial to know deadlines, eligibility for a program, and what type of degree you are looking for. Be sure to dig in to find out as much information as possible regarding the institute you’re interested in. Lastly, you must know the institution’s location, as Canada has many urban and suburban localities.

1. University of Toronto – Toronto, Ontario
2. McGill University – Montréal, Québec
3. University of British Columbia- Vancouver, British Columbia
4. University of Alberta- Edmonton, Alberta
5. University of Montréal – Montréal, Québec
6. McMaster University- Hamilton, Ontario
7. University of Waterloo – Waterloo, Ontario
8. Western University – London, Ontario
9. University of Calgary – Calgary, Alberta
10. Queen’s University – Kingston, Ontario
11. Simon Fraser University – Burnaby, British Columbia
12. Dalhousie University – Halifax, Nova Scotia
13. University of Ottawa – Ottawa, Ontario
14. University of Victoria – Victoria, British Columbia
15. Concordia University – Montréal, Québec

1. Sheridan College, Ontario
2. Algonquin College, Ottawa, Ontario
3. Bow Valley College, Calgary, Alberta
4. Fleming College, Peterborough, Ontario
5. George Brown College, Toronto, Ontario
6. Georgian College, North Bay, Ontario
7. Humber College, Toronto, Ontario
8. Camosun College, Victoria, British Columbia
9. Centennial College, Toronto, Ontario
10. College of New Caledonia, Prince George, British Columbia
11. Conestoga College, Kitchener, Ontario
12. Confederation College of Applied Arts & Technology, Thunder Bay, Ontario
13. Columbia College, Vancouver, British Columbia
14. Douglas College, Vancouver, British Columbia
15. Durham College, Oshawa, Ontario
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1. Alberta’s Foreign Graduate Start-Up Visa is for foreign-educated international graduates who wish to launch a start-up business in Alberta, and become permanent residents of Canada.

   Application Fee: CAD $3,500

   How it works:

   If you are interested in this program, you must work with a designated agency. This agency will issue you a letter of recommendation if you meet the requirements.

   You will then have to submit your letter of recommendation with their Expression of Interest (EOI) through the AINP Portal.

   The agency will also provide a written report on their assessment of your proposed business plan. You must submit this report with your application.

   What are the designated agencies?

   1. Empowered Startups

   2. Platform Calgary

   Minimum Requirements:

   • A minimum of six months of full-time work experience of managing and/or owning the business;
   • Must have a business plan with projected financials;
   • Must have a post-secondary education from a foreign institution, and have an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA). The degree must have been completed within the last ten years;
   • A 10-minute slides-only presentation that explains the business and details what an investor what want to see;
   • A minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 5;
   • Must have at least 34% ownership if the business is located in an urban centre, or at least 51% ownership if located in outside Calgary or Edmonton;
   • Must make a minimum investment of $100,000 for an urban centre, or $50,000 for a regional area. More points are awarded for higher investments. These can be made from your own equity, or from a recognized Canadian financial institution, venture capital or angel investment firm;
   • Must have a letter of recommendation from an AINP-approved agency;
   • Must have enough money to set up their business and support yourself and your family in Canada.