TEMPORARY STATUS
Studying in Canada
Foreign students* need
a study permit to study at a university or college or
to take any academic course, professional or vocational
training if their study program lasts more than six
months. As well foreign student is required to apply
for a temporary Resident visa to enter to Canada issued
by a visa office abroad.
If the student is a family or staff member of a foreign
representative to Canada accredited by the Department
of Foreign Affaires and International Trade, he/she
does not need to obtain a study permit. National or
permanent residents of the United States residents of
Greenland or residents of Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon may
apply at any entry port if they have an acceptance letter
from a Canadian educational institution. Minor children
attending canadian pre-schools, primary or secondary
schools, except for children accompanying parents who
are in Canada as visitors do not need a study permit
as well.
Foreign students must meet certain requirements when
applying for study permit. He/she must have an acceptance
letter from the educational institution, undergo a medical
examination and must prove to the officer that he/she
is able to pay the tuition fees for the course or programme
to pursue, to support financially himself/herself and
any family members and to cover the transportation cost.
Foreign student may renew the study permit by applying
90 days before the expiration date.
Our "Online Assessment" is not intended for temporary visas. However, our firm does provide counselling on those matters. If you intend to visit, study or work temporarily in Canada, feel free to send us E-mail to info@horizonsimmigration.com
explaining your intentions and situation. We gladly provide services in English, French, Arabic, Russian and Spanish.
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