Studying
Permanent residence for students - Canadian Experience Class
Permanent residence for students - General
- How can I extend my stay in Canada or change my immigration status?
- How long can I stay in Canada while waiting for permanent residence?
- How do I know how long I can stay in Canada as an international student?
- What does it mean to have legal status in Canada?
- I am an international student in Canada. How can I apply to become a permanent resident?
Work permits for students - Post-Graduation work permit
- How can I show a potential employer I’m allowed to work while I wait for my post-graduation work permit?
- I’m waiting for my post-graduation work permit. Can I travel outside Canada and come back with my student visa?
- Can I work while I am waiting to receive my post-graduation work permit?
- Can I apply for a post-graduation work permit before I get my diploma?
- How do I qualify for a post-graduation work permit?
- Can I work anywhere, in any type of job, under the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program?
Work permits for students - Off-Campus work permit
Work permits for students - Co-op and internship programs
- My co-op work permit says “not authorized to work for any employer other than stated”. What does it mean?
- There’s a specific occupation on my co-op or post-graduation work permit. Can I work in a different field?
- There’s a specific employment location on my co-op or post-graduation work permit. Can I work somewhere else?
- As an international student, can I take part in co-op and internship programs?
Work permits for students - General
- I’m an international student. Can I work before my study program starts?
- I’m an international student. Can I continue to work after I’ve finished my study program?
- As an international student, can I work in Canada without a work permit?
- I’m an international student in Canada. Can I work while studying?
Study permit - Travelling with a study permit
Study permit - General
- There is a strike at my designated learning institution and I can’t continue my studies. What does that mean for my status as a study permit holder?
- How long is my POE Letter valid?
- What is a POE Letter?
- Do I need a medical exam to study in Canada?
- Can a minor child go to school in Canada without a study permit?
- I want to change my school or study program. How can I change my study permit?
Extending or replacing your study permit
- I've applied to extend my study permit. Can I travel outside Canada and be able to return?
- Can I stay in Canada after my study permit expires, if I have applied for a new permit?
- How do I get a copy of a lost, stolen or destroyed study permit?
- How do I renew my study permit while I am in Canada?
- How can I extend my stay as a student?
Tourist visa for students
Student Direct Stream (SDS)
- I’m an elementary or high school student. Can I apply through the Student Direct Stream?
- I’m applying for a study permit through the Student Direct Stream. Can I bring my family with me?
- What happens to my Guaranteed Investment Certificate if you refuse my study permit application?
- Am I guaranteed a study permit if I apply through the Student Direct Stream?
- I want to take language or prerequisite classes. Can I apply through the Student Direct Stream?