Canada is recognized worldwide for its high quality of education and academic excellence. Graduating with an internationally recognized degree or diploma from a Canadian college or university will help you gain new skills, experience and lead to new opportunities to thrive in today’s thriving and dynamic global workforce.
Canada has an exceptional education system that is world class and sees several students coming to the country each year to either study in short term courses or long term in post-secondary institutions.
In comparison with most of the international student destinations, Canada is known for its affordable tuition fees and cost-of living.
The Post-Graduation Work Permit Program allows eligible international graduates to extend their stay and work in Canada for up to 3 years. The Canadian Experience Class program enables such students to apply for permanent residency based on their experience.
One of the greatest things about studying in Canada is the opportunity to experience a lively environment of cultural diversity as Canada welcomes people from various ethnic groups each year.
Most students with a valid study permit can work and earn wages for upto 20 hours every week during semesters and full time during scheduled breaks. This gives students the opportunity to work in the Canadian job market.
The spouse or common-law-partner of an international student may be eligible to obtain an open-work permit, which allows them to work for any Canadian employer.
To apply for a Study Permit, candidates must:
- Be enrolled into a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) and hold an acceptance letter from the institute.
- Be able to prove that they have significant financial support to be able to pay for their schooling and living expenses while a student at the institution.
- Must be a law-abiding citizen with no criminal record and not be a risk to the security of Canada.
- Must be in good health and willing to complete a medical examination.
For an expedited processing under the Student Direct Stream (SDS), candidates must:
Be a legal resident of any one of these countries
- India
- China
- Morocco
- Pakistan
- Philippines
- Senegal
- Vietnam
- Be enrolled into a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) and hold an acceptance letter from the institute.
- Have a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) of CAN$10,000
- Provide proof of payment of tuition fees for the first year of study
- Meet minimum language requirements of CLB 6 for IELTS for English or TEF CLB 7 for French.
- Must be a law-abiding citizen with no criminal record and not be a risk to security of Canada.
- Must be in good health and willing to complete a medical examination.
The Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is an open-work permit that allows international graduates to gain professional work experience with any Canadian employer and helps them further apply for Canadian immigration. The validity of the PGWP is up to the length of their Canadian educational program.
To be for a Post-Graduation Work Permit, international students must
- Have graduated from a designated Canadian post-secondary institution for a program that is more than 8 months.
- Transcript and official letter from the designated institute confirming the applicant held full-time study status and met all the requirements of their educational program.
Note:- The PGWP must be applied within 180 days of obtaining a transcript and an official letter from the eligible DLI confirming that the requirements to complete the program of study have been met.
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