Applying at a port of entry
Categories of foreign nationals who may apply for a study permit when entering Canada [R214]:
A national or permanent resident of the United States;
A person who has lawfully been admitted to the United States for permanent residence; or
A resident of Greenland, St. Pierre and Miquelon;
Applying from within Canada
Categories of foreign nationals who may apply for a study permit (including to change or vary their existing conditions) after entering Canada [R215]:
As of June 1, 2014, foreign nationals in Canada without a study permit who:
are studying at the preschool, primary or secondary level [R215(1)(f)(i)];
are a visiting or exchange student studying at a designated learning institution [R215(1)(f)(ii)]; or
have completed a course or program of study that is a prerequisite to their enrolling at a designated learning institution [R215(1)(f)(iii)];
[b]Foreign nationals and their family members holding a valid study or work permit [R215(1)(a), R215(1)(c)];[/b]
Foreign nationals whose authorization to engage in studies in Canada without a study permit pursuant to A30(2) or R188(1)(a) is set to expire within 90 days or 90 days after the authorization expires [R215(1)(b)];
Foreign nationals and their family members subject to an unenforceable removal order, including refugee claimants [R215(1)(d)];
Foreign nationals and their family members holding a temporary resident permit [pursuant to A24(1)] valid for at least six months;
A foreign national who is in a situation described in R207;
In-Canada permanent resident applicants and their family members who are determined eligible for permanent resident status in one of the following classes:
spouses or common-law partners;
protected persons within the meaning of A95(2);
persons who have been granted an exemption pursuant to A25;
humanitarian and compassionate considerations; and
live-in-caregivers;
Family members of participants in sports activities or events, in Canada, either as individual participants or as a members of a foreign-based team or Canadian amateur team [R215(2)(g)]; or
Family members of designated members of the armed forces [R215(2)(e)], family members of officers of a foreign government [R215(2)(f)], family members of employees of a foreign news company [R215(2)(h)], and family members of persons responsible for assisting a congregation [R215(2)(i)].