Canada is a country that so many people wants to live and work in but do not know how to go about it easily. Some people believe that, it is a no go area. The essence of this post is to show you, the many ways to choose from in entering Canada from your own country.
the following are the
ways you can move to Canada permanently or temporally:
AS A VISITOR
Before
you plan your visit, you should find out if you need
a visa to enter Canada. If you do not need a visa to enter Canada,
you will still need to meet some specific requirements. If you do need a visa,
find out how to apply.
You must have:
·
access to a scanner or
camera to create electronic copies of your documents to upload, and
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a valid credit card to
pay with.
What documents will be required? – You must have a valid travel document (such as a
passport). – Two recent passport photos are required. Make sure these
photos meet the requirements. For more information on specifications for
photographs, see the Related Links section at the bottom of this page. –
Enclose the application fee. Your fee will not be refunded, even if your
application is not accepted. – You must provide proof that you have enough
money for your visit to Canada. The amount of money may vary, depending on the
circumstances for your visit, how long you will stay and whether you will stay
in a hotel, or with friends or relatives. You can get more information from the
Canadian visa office in your country or region. – You may need to include
other documents. These documents could be identification cards, proof of
employment, a letter of invitation from relatives or friends in Canada, or a
proposed itinerary. Check the website of the visa office responsible for the
country or region where you live for more information.
AS A STUDENT
Study permit:
1. Proof of acceptance
2. Proof of identity
3. Proof of financial support
4. Letter of explanation
5. TOEFL / IELTS score, if applicable
6. Visa fee to be payable by Bank draft
7. Copies of Academic Mark sheets and Certificates
8. Work Experience Certificates, if applicable
In addition to these documents, you may have to provide other
information when you apply for a study permit.
If you are not a citizen of the country where you submit your
application, you may have to provide proof of your present immigration status
in the country where you apply.
If the government that issued your passport or travel document
requires a re-entry permit, you must obtain one before you apply for a Canadian
visa. Other documents may also be required.
1. Proof of acceptance
If you plan to attend any school (primary or secondary), college,
university or other educational institution in Canada, the school must complete
and send you a letter of acceptance. You must include the original letter with
your study permit application. You can find a standard letter of acceptance in
the Related Links section at the bottom of this page.
2. Proof of identity
You must provide:
- A valid passport (valid for at least one year, from the proposed
date of entry into Canada) or travel document for you and each accompanying
family member. The passport or travel document must allow you to return to the
country that issued it. Citizens and permanent residents of the United States,
St. Pierre and Miquelon, and Greenland do not need a passport, but do need
proof of status and citizenship, such as a national identity card or an alien
registration card.
- Two recent passport-size photos of you and each accompanying
family member. The name and date of birth of the person should be written on
the back of each photo. You can find information on photo specifications in the
Related Links section at the bottom of this page.
3. Proof of financial support
You must prove that you can support yourself and the family
members who accompany you while you are in Canada. You can prove that you have
sufficient funds to support yourself in Canada by showing some of the
following:
- proof of a Canadian bank account in your name if money has been
transferred to Canada;
– your bank statements for the past four months;
– a bank draft in convertible currency;
– proof of payment of tuition and accommodation fees;
– a letter and Income Tax Papers from the person or institution
providing you with money;
– proof of funding paid from within Canada if you have a
scholarship or are in a Canadian-funded educational program. Applicants must
demonstrate that they have sufficient liquid assets to pay the tuition fees,
living expenses and travelling cost without engaging in employment in Canada.
Students must demonstrate that they have at least CAD 10,000 plus the cost of
tuition for a twelve-month period, plus the cost of travelling to and from
Canada. Even Bank Loans are accepted;
The following table shows the minimum amounts that you will need.
All provinces except Quebec
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Quebec
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Single student
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Tuition plus $10,000 for a 12-month period (or $833 per month)
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Tuition plus $9,600 for a 12-month period (or $800 per month)
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+ one family member
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$4,000 for a 12-month period (or $333 per month)
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60% of student base (from above) or $5,740 for a 12-month period
(or $478 per month)
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+ each additional family member
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$3,000 for a 12-month period per dependent child of any age (or
$255 per month)
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40% of student base (from above) or $3,840 for a 12-month period
(or $320 per month)
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If there are foreign-exchange control measures in your country,
you must provide proof that the exchange control authorities will allow you to
export funds for all of your expenses.
4. Letter of explanation
In some cases, you may wish to apply for a study permit even if
you do not need one right away. There are benefits to having a study permit,
even if you do not require one. If you have a valid study permit, you can:
– work part time on campus at the college or university at which
you are registered as a full-time student; and
– apply to renew your study permit from within Canada, if you
decide to continue studying in Canada.
If you decide that you want to continue your studies in another
program after you complete your short-term course or program, you must apply
through a Canadian visa office outside Canada for a study permit if you do not
already have one.
If you are applying for a study permit even though you do not need
one, you should include a letter that explains why you are applying. The letter
will inform the visa officer that you understand your options. For example, the
letter might say:
“Dear Visa Officer,
I would like a study permit for my eight-week English course
because I would like to apply to a Canadian-university program after I finish
the English course.”
The length of time it takes to finalize applications may be
different at different visa offices. You should contact your nearest consulate
for more information.
Applicants for Permanent Residence
You must apply in your country of residence, your country of
nationality or the country where you have been legally admitted for at least
one year.
Applicants for Temporary Resident Visas, Study
Permits and Work Permits
a letter and Income Tax Papers from the person or institution
providing you with money;
– proof of funding paid from within Canada if you have a
scholarship or are in a Canadian-funded educational program. Applicants must
demonstrate that they have sufficient liquid assets to pay the tuition fees,
living expenses and travelling cost without engaging in employment in Canada.
Students must demonstrate that they have at least Cdn$10,000 plus the cost of
tuition for a twelve-month period, plus the cost of travelling to and fro from
Canada. Even Bank Loans are accepted;
Applicants for Travel Documents (Permanent
Residents Abroad)
If you are a permanent resident outside of Canada and you need
proof of status so that you can return to Canada, you should apply at the
Canadian visa office that serves the country you’re in.
If a student visa and/or authorization is required, the cost is
CAD 125
Student visas and authorization are valid for the duration of the
program of study
If you want to extend your stay in Canada as a student, you must
complete the Application to Change Conditions or Extend Your Stay in Canada.
Check the expiry date on your study permit, and make sure you apply before that
date. You should apply for renewal at least 30 days before your current permit
expires.
If you apply for a renewal of your study permit, and the permit
expires before you receive an answer, you can continue to study in Canada under
the same conditions until you receive a decision.
You should apply to renew your study permit if you intend to
travel outside Canada and your permit will expire while you are travelling.
You cannot extend your study permit beyond the expiry date on your
passport. If your study permit has expired, and you have not applied for an
extension, you must leave Canada.
How do I find out if I can work while studying
in Canada?
Foreign students can work in Canada during their studies, and
after they graduate. In most cases, you will need to apply for one of the
student-related work permits, which are required if you want to work in a
co-op/internship placement, off campus, or after graduating from your studies
(Post-Graduation Work Permit Program).
Can I still work in Canada even if I don’t apply
under a student-related work permit program?
If you are not eligible or do not want to work under a
student-related work permit program (such as the Off-Campus Work Permit
Program, On-Campus Work Program, Post-Graduation Work Permit Program, or
Internship/Co-op Program), you can apply for a work permit to work in Canada
during or after your studies under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
If I receive an off-campus work permit, for how
long is it valid?
Your work permit will generally be valid for the same period as
your study permit. It will allow you to work off campus until you complete your
studies, as long as you still comply with the program requirements and with the
conditions of both your work permit and study permit.
Is there a fee to apply for an off-campus work
permit?
Yes, the fee is C$150.
Once I apply for an off-campus work permit, how
long will it take to process my application?
Individual circumstances may affect the processing time. They
include:
– whether you are eligible for the program and
– whether your application is complete.
If I am eligible and the institution where I study is
participating in the program, can I apply for a job off campus right away, or
do I have to wait until I receive my off-campus work permit?
You can apply for a job right away, but you cannot legally work off
campus in Canada until you receive an off-campus work permit. If you begin to
work off campus before you receive an off-campus work permit, you could become
ineligible to participate in the Off-Campus Work Permit Program. It is illegal
for you to work in Canada without a valid work permit.
Are there any restrictions on where I can work
or the type of job that I can apply for under the Off-Campus Work Permit
Program?You will be able to work anywhere in Canada as long as you remain
a full-time student with a satisfactory academic standing while classes are in
session and you comply with the conditions of your work permit.
In some cases, there may be restrictions on the type of job you
can hold. For example, you may be required to undergo a medical examination for
some occupations, such as:
– workers in the health services fields
– teachers of primary or secondary schools or other teachers of
small children
– domestic workers or live-in caregivers
– workers who give in-home care to children, the elderly or individuals
with a disability
– day nursery employees and
– some agricultural workers.
Are there any restrictions on how many hours I
can work once I receive my off-campus work permit?
Once you receive your off-campus work permit, you can work up to
20 hours per week off campus while classes are in session. You can work full
time during scheduled breaks, including summer or winter holidays and reading
weeks.
While classes are in session, you must be studying full time and
retain satisfactory academic standing to keep your off-campus work permit.
I am considering studying in Canada. Can I apply
for an off-campus work permit at the same time as I apply for my study permit?No,
you cannot apply for a study permit and an off-campus work permit at the same
time. To qualify for the program, you must already hold a valid study permit,
and you must have been a full-time student at a participating institution for
at least six of the last 12 months before you apply.
What must I do to extend my stay or change my
status (for example, from a full-time student to a full-time worker)?
To make any changes in your immigration status or to extend your
stay in Canada, you must submit an application to change conditions or extend
your stay in Canada.
Why is the Off-Campus Work Permit Program not
available to foreign students when they start their studies?
The likelihood of students quitting their study program is highest
during the first few months of study. Citizenship and Immigration Canada wants
to ensure that work permits are issued to legitimate students. When they apply,
these students will be required to prove they have been studying full time for
six of the last 12 months at a participating institution.
It is possible to work in Canada while you are here as a student,
and there are opportunities for jobs on and off campus.
Working On-Campus
You may work on campus at the institution where you study without
a work permit if:
– you are a full-time student at:
a) a public post-secondary institution, such as
a college or university, or a collège d’enseignement général et professionnel
(CEGEP) in Quebec
b) a private post-secondary institution
that operates under the same rules and regulations as a public institution, and
receives at least 50 percent of its financing for its overall operations from
government grants (currently only private college-level educational
institutions in Quebec qualify) or
c) a Canadian private institution
authorized by provincial statute to confer degrees and
- you have a valid study permit.
The Off-Campus Work Permit Program
The Off-Campus Work Permit Program allows certain foreign students
to work off campus while completing their studies. To qualify, you must be a
full-time student enrolled at a participating publicly funded post-secondary
educational institution or in an approved program at an eligible privately
funded institution.
Participating publicly funded post-secondary.
