Study Permit
Study Permit
The study permit is a document that allows foreign nationals to study in Canada for a limited time. Studying in Canada is an excellent opportunity to develop language skills and attain a globally respected education in a career stream of your choice. The major benefit of studying in post-secondary Canadian institutes is that after the completion of the studies, the student may be eligible for a post-graduate work permit.
Canadian elementary or primary and secondary schools have programs for international students who can obtain Canadian education that earns respect worldwide.
Study Permits (Initial Application)
Foreign nationals are required to obtain a study permit for engaging in academic, professional, vocational or other education or training that is more than 6 months in duration at a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada.
The study permit is a written authorization Canada issue that allows foreign nationals to study at designated learning institutions (DLI) in Canada. Most foreign nationals need a study permit to study in Canada.
The Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP)
It allows students who have graduated from a participating Canadian post-secondary institution to gain valuable Canadian work experience. Skilled Canadian work experience gained through the PGWPP helps graduates qualify for permanent residence in Canada through the Canadian experience class.
Employers seeking to employ open work permit holders are exempt from the requirement to first obtain a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from Service Canada.
A work permit under the PGWPP may be issued for the length of the study program, for a maximum of 3 years. A post-graduation work permit cannot be valid for longer than the student’s study program, which must be a minimum of 8 months in duration.