Study permit
Why Study in Canada?
Canada Consistently ranks as one of the best countries in the world for its quality of life. Studying in Canada allows a student to learn from the top academicians and educators in the world, and receive an internationally recognized education. Every year more than 400,000 International students come to Canada for study. There are many reasons to study and live in Canada but not limited to:
- Embracing Diversity: Warm and Friendly Canadians welcome students from across the globe and provide a uniquely Canadian culture. There are many ethnic groups from all around the world present in Canada. So, it feels like home in Canada and making it a multi-cultural society.
- Student Friendly Policies: Canadian Government policies offer many programs for students for permanent residence after their study.
- High Quality of Education: Canadian Institutions are innovative and have student-friendly research opportunities. The schools of Canada have exciting structures and lifestyles.
- Affordable Education: Studying in Canada is affordable with high education and standard of living quality.
- Global Reach: Canada is a bilingual country. It is a global leader in teaching language education and training.
- Safe Experience: According to the United Nation surveys, Canada ranks in the highest position of insecure, peaceful, and safe communities.
- Promising Future: If someone has qualifications from Canada, it is highly respected and meant to be of high quality. It will make your further path easier with great opportunities in the future.
Work and Study in Canada
International students can have the valuable experience and earn enough money to check their expenditures by doing part-time jobs.
While coming to Canada as an international student you must show sufficient evidence that you can pay your living expenses and tuition fees. But there are a number of work permit programs for international students to work in Canada.
Working in Canada while studying will help you to establish business contacts for the future and can also help you to permanent residence after graduation.
While the students attend schoolin canada, they can gain valuable work experiences by a ways of Co-op or Internship programs. In order to enhance academic curriculum and provide hands-on experience to their students , many colleges and universities in Canada offer internship programs. A work permit is needed for International students to opt in for their Co-op or internship.
In order for an international student to do an internship or co-op program they need to
- Have Internship or Co-op as an integral part of their program of study
- Internship or Co-op must not be more than 50% of the total study program
- It must be part of the academic program requirement
- Student must have a valid study permit.

You can have work in Canada by the following ways:
On-Campus Jobs
As an international student, one can work on campus without a work permit while completing your studies if you fulfill the following requirements:
- A student should have a valid study permit.
- A student is a full-time student at a post-secondary school, or at a private college-level school in Quebec that follows the same rules as public schools. Or at a Canadian private school that can legally award a degree under the laws of the province.
- A student should have a social insurance number.
Off-Campus Jobs
As an international student, one can work Off-Campus also without a work permit while completing your studies if you fulfill the following requirements:
- A student should have a valid study permit.
- A student should be a full-time student at a government-designated institution.
- A student can work only for a maximum of 20 hours per week during the regular academic sessions. It can be full time during the holidays and breaks.
- A student can have an off-campus job when it would be more than at least six months of study in Canada.
Travel and work in Canada
A student will be able to work and travel in Canada for up to one year through the International Experience Canada. If you fulfill the following requirements:
- The age of a Student should be between 18 to 35.
- The country of a student should have an agreement with Canada.
Student Direct Stream
The Student Direct Stream (SDS) is an expedited study permit processing program for those who are applying to study in Canada.
Which Countries are Eligible?
The following listed countries are eligible to apply for Student Direct Stream:
- China
- India
- Morocco
- Senegal
- The Philippines
- Vietnam
- Pakistan
How do I qualify for the Student Direct Stream
The Student Direct Stream can be assessed by the candidates of the above-mentioned countries who desire to study in Canada at a post-secondary designated learning institution.
The applicant must have the following listed proofs
- Guaranteed investment certificate of $10,000.
- Medical exam and a police certificate.
- Tuition payment for the first year at a designated institution.
- Qualifies scores at least 6 for English (IELTS) or 7 for French (TEF).
Work After Graduation
Students who have completed their study program in Canada have options to either continue their studies and pursue advances degrees, return to their home countries or get additional work experience in Canada.
if the student chooses to work after Graduation in Canada, there are many options available for international students
Work in Canada after Graduation
Working after graduation in canada can tremendously help the students become Permanent Residents. There are many federal and Provincial programs that support Permanent Residence options for students who choose to stay and work in Canada after completing their studies. The more work experience the student has in Canada , the higher are the chances to obtain Permanent Residence.
Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
The post-graduation work permit gives international students an opportunity to work in Canada after graduation by providing the work permit for a time period upto three years.
Students get an open work permit and are exempt from LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment). In order to qualify for a PGWP , the student must have attended a recognized institution.
Requirements:
- Studied as a full-time student in Canada for at least 8 months duration.
- Have a valid Canada study visa or study permit.
- If a student received the letter of eligibility for a degree, diploma, or certificate.
- A student should apply for a work permit within 90 days after receiving a confirmation letter of completing the course.

Canadian Experience Class
This is a federal program that allows you as an international student who has recently graduated from a Canadian institution to get a Canadian permanent residence without leaving.
Requirements:
- A student who graduated from a post-secondary institution should have at least 1-year full-time skilled work experience in Canada.(this could be part time but must be equivalent to 1 year = 1560 hours )
- A student should have 12 months of continuous work experience in Canada under a study visa or work visa.
- One should submit their application while working in Canada or within a year after leaving Canada.
- A student should have proficiency in a recognized language assessment test which should be valid.
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
This is a program that allows international students who have graduated from a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution to be eligible for a nomination by a Canadian Province in order to apply for Canadian permanent residence.
Requirements:
- Students must show the Intention for residing in the nominating province or territory.
- A student should pass the medical exam.
- A student should also not have a security and criminal background check.
- A student should apply directly to the province or territory and upon successful acceptance must apply separately to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada
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