[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”What is a study permit?” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Alegreya%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1638767196535{margin-top: 35px !important;}”][vc_column_text]If you want to come to Canada to study, you are required to apply for a Study Permit. Study Permit allows you to study at a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Who can apply for a Study Permit?” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Alegreya%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]The following requirements need to be met to be eligible for a study permit in Canada:

• Letter of Acceptance from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada
• Enough funds for paying your tuition fees, living expenses, and return transportation.
• No criminal records and have a police certificate (if required)
• Clear a medical examination (if required)
• Prove that you will leave Canada when you finish your study in Canada

[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Things you need to know about Study Permits” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Alegreya%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Work While Studying:” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Alegreya%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]Canada allows international students to work while studying so that they can gain work experience and earn some income. You are eligible to work if your program is for a period of more than 6 months and will lead to a degree, diploma or certificate.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Spouse and Family members of International students:” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Alegreya%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]your spouse and children can accompany you to Canada. Your spouse is eligible to apply for an open work permit in Canada if you are a full-time student in a designated learning institution (DLI). In addition, your children, who are under the age of 18, can apply for a study permit or visitor visa to accompany you to Canada.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Post-Graduation Work Permit:” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Alegreya%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]After you graduate from your school in Canada, you can apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) which allows you to work for any employer in Canada.

A Post-Graduation Work Permit may be issued based on the length of the study program for a minimum of 8 months up to a maximum of 3 years.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Study Permit Processing Time:” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Alegreya%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]Study Permit processing time depends on the country of residence for the applicant. You can check processing time here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]