Dual citizens study permit

[king89jm]

Hi, I saw a post relating to the family in Japan. I have a similar situation, not sure if you could help. I will be applying for a Student visa for Canada, from Jamaica, my daughter whom I plan to take with me is an American citizen. Do I include her in the application?
Thank you

 

[bongoman]

Yes you need to apply for a study permit for her as well.

 

[king89jm]

Okay. Thank you. She's just one though. So would it be just a visitors visa instead?

 

[bongoman]

Okay. Thank you. She's just one though. So would it be just a visitors visa instead?

I believe its still study permit but the requirement of have an acceptance letter is not there, need to explain instead that its for a minor accompanying parents.

 

[king89jm]

Okay. Thank you!

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Okay. Thank you. She's just one though. So would it be just a visitors visa instead?

You don't apply for anything for her. You certainly do not apply for a study permit for a one year old. The child can travel to Canada on just her American passport. When entering, you need to request that CBSA issue her a Visitor Record to match the length of your study permit.

Of course, this is taking into account that the travel restrictions will be lifted by the time you come to Canada. If not, the child cannot travel to Canada with you, as she would not be exempt from the restrictions.

 

[Ahamira]

You don't apply for anything for her. You certainly do not apply for a study permit for a one year old. The child can travel to Canada on just her American passport. When entering, you need to request that CBSA issue her a Visitor Record to match the length of your study permit.

Of course, this is taking into account that the travel restrictions will be lifted by the time you come to Canada. If not, the child cannot travel to Canada with you, as she would not be exempt from the restrictions.

Hi, I am almost in the same situation. My study permit was approved in January 2020 for September 2020. I intend to go with my kids who have their TRV’s already. Would they be allowed to travel with me on their TRV’s since the restriction does not affect me? Kindly advise.

 

[king89jm]

You don't apply for anything for her. You certainly do not apply for a study permit for a one year old. The child can travel to Canada on just her American passport. When entering, you need to request that CBSA issue her a Visitor Record to match the length of your study permit.

Of course, this is taking into account that the travel restrictions will be lifted by the time you come to Canada. If not, the child cannot travel to Canada with you, as she would not be exempt from the restrictions.

This was very helpful. Thanks a bunch. And yes, I Will be conscious of the restrictions. I plan to defer my start date if it isn't lifted.

 

[canuck78]

This was very helpful. Thanks a bunch. And yes, I Will be conscious of the restrictions. I plan to defer my start date if it isn't lifted.

You also will also have to consider daycare expenses which can be over 2K/month in some regions.

 

[canuck78]

Hi, I am almost in the same situation. My study permit was approved in January 2020 for September 2020. I intend to go with my kids who have their TRV’s already. Would they be allowed to travel with me on their TRV’s since the restriction does not affect me? Kindly advise.

Yes they will face travel restrictions if still in place.

 

[king89jm]

Yes they will face travel restrictions if still in place.

Yes. I have. I'm currently on a waitlist. I'm budgeting for $1000 a month as I've come across some within that price range. Will know more once I finalize living arrangements.

 

[Ahamira]

Yes they will face travel restrictions if still in place.

Hopefully the restrictions may be lifted by then. Thanks for the response.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Hi, I am almost in the same situation. My study permit was approved in January 2020 for September 2020. I intend to go with my kids who have their TRV’s already. Would they be allowed to travel with me on their TRV’s since the restriction does not affect me? Kindly advise.

Not while the restrictions are in place.