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Hi, I'll be entering SFU this January, and I've indicated the school as my choice in the study permit. Due to changes in my schedule though, I have to shift to a school in Alberta. I will also be starting in January for that school. Is this something I can do with my study permit? Or do I need...

Hi, I'm thinking of getting a short course in SAIT that lasts for 5 months. I'm getting the student permit because I may have an opportunity to pursue a degree in U of C afterwards. Does anyone know if I'll be able to work off-campus on a 5 month study permit? Thanks!

Thanks wollyking. Would you know if it's okay to apply for both tourist extension and student permit at the same time though? Just want to make sure that I can still stay in Canada if my student permit is denied for any reason.

Hi all, I'm currently in Canada and I'm working on my application to SFU. Given my current timelines, I will get my study permit should arrive by Dec. 15; just enough time before the start of school on January. The thing is though, I'm currently on a tourist visa now, and it is expiring on Dec...

Hi sby123, How did you apply for your study visa from within Canada? I'm also planning to get a Study Visa from within Canada, but I was advised to send my application package to the VAC in Los Angeles. If there's an easier way to get it then I would really appreciate the advice. Thanks!

Hi, I'm a non-Canadian who got an offer from a Canadian friend to start a Joint Venture in BC. Is there an immigration program that will allow me to stay in Canada to set this up with him? I don't meet the net worth requirement for Entrepreneur immigration, but I'm needed in the company because...

Hi, I recently received a job offer from an employer in Alberta, but the position requires that I work and live in BC. Would it be possible to list my employer as Alberta-based but my province of residence as BC when I file my Express Entry application? Thanks!

Hi, Newbie here. I'm currently in Canada on a tourist visa, looking for a job. Once I am able to secure a work permit and positive LMIA, is there a way for me to get a work permit from within Canada? I've been reading up online, and the general consensus is that it is not possible. I've seen a...

Thanks for the help kvforum!

Many thanks for this kvrforum! Would you know how long the processing time for the work permit is, if applied within Canada?

Hi all, If I get a positive LMIA job offer while in Canada with a tourist visa, is there a way to get a work visa without leaving Canada? Thanks!

Hi everyone, I'm planning to visit Canada from June - December this year on a tourist visa. Once in there, I plan to get an Open Work Permit which should help me get a job offer that I can use for Express Entry. Would anyone know if this is a feasible plan? Thanks!

Thanks for the input jorgecmb! :)

Hi everyone, Newbie here. I'm currently in the Express Entry pool and looking for a job, but I don't live in Canada. Has anyone here successfully landed a job offer for Express Entry from your home country? I know it's an uphill battle, but it would be great if you can share tips on how your...

Hi everyone! Newbie here. I've recently finished creating my Express Entry and Job Bank profiles. Does anyone here have tips on finding work in Canada while still in the Philippines? I'm a marketing professional in Manila, but I don't mind working any sort of job as long as I can get into...