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    study permit expiry date

    Hello, On my visa, I have 31 of december of 2013 as my expiry date. However on my study permit I have 31 march 2014 as 'valid until', which means that the study permit is valid beyond my canadian visa. So can i still remain in Canada beyond 31 december 2013? Thank you
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    For all aspiring international students who are not yet aware of this.

    It all depends on demand and supply, so there may be a chance that in a few years cooks and/or sales managers will be reinstated in the list of occupations eligible for the CEC. I am myself a programmer so I still qualify.
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    URGENT: HOW TO CALL CIC TOLL FREE NUMBER

    try dialling 0 consecutively, until you hear 'please hold until the next available agent is available ' or sth like that. calling cic number can be a bit tricky. Also remember to wait for 10 to 15 mins ( or even more), so don't dial this number on a school break or while you are on a date with...
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    IELTS requirement

    any college ( especially a private one) will accept you as a student, as long as you pay the tuition. Btw not to offend anyone but I've seen a lot of foreign students whose english is not very good, taking university level courses, so dont worry too much.
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    sponsoring brother

    Hello, I was wondering if someone who just got the PR can sponsor their brother. What are the requirements? does age matter? ( for over 30 year olds ) Thank you
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    from study permit to tourist visa in Canada

    Hello, I am currently living in Canada under a study and work permits. Would it be possible to apply for a tourist visa before my study and work permits expire? If it is possible, would it be too difficult to get one? Has anyone out there done something similar? Thanks
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    work permit under CCFTA ( Canada Chile free trade agreement )

    Thanks for your help...., I sent an email to the ppl in charge of the CCFTA ( from the CIC website ). I hope to get a positive answer from them best
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    work permit under CCFTA ( Canada Chile free trade agreement )

    Thanks for your reply, The reason why I was confused was because my lawyer told me that it was a Diploma and 3 yrs of experience. The differences between Certificate and Diplomas are still a bit hazy for me, but from what I've looked so far is that Certificates and shorter courses than...
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    work permit under CCFTA ( Canada Chile free trade agreement )

    Hello, I believe so. I am a programmer/web developer, and I briefly spoke to my boss about it and he told me that I could fall under the 'Computer Systems Analyst' or 'Graphic Designer' categories.
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    work permit under CCFTA ( Canada Chile free trade agreement )

    Hello, All, Has anyone out there applied ( and obtained ) a work permit under the CCFTA? or does anyone have any knowledge of this type of work permit? I want to apply for one work permit under CCFTA after I finish my program of study here in Canada, but I'm not sure if a certificate program...
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    Post Graduation work permit refusal. What should i do?

    If you apply for a PGWP and if it gets approved your work permit will be valid for a up 2 yrs ( see the following link http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/work-postgrad-who.asp )
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    PGWP rejection

    Hello, Under which reasons would CIC reject an application for a PGWP? I am on a study permit and in some semester I've been a part-time student. I also have a coop visa which allows me to work. Thank you
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    Post Graduation work permit refusal. What should i do?

    Hello, Under which reasons would CIC reject an application for a PGWP? I am on a study permit and in some semester I've been a part-time student. I also have a coop visa which allows me to work. Thank you
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    extending study permit

    Hello, I was given the option of paying for my school fees in instalments This will allow me to study and pay the tuition in smaller amounts. But I won't be able to pay in full even after I finish my school program. How can I keep my status valid/legal in Canada after I finish my program? Is...
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    reapplying for study permit

    Hello, I want to extend my study permit. However: 1- Do I have to provide a bank statement showing how much funds I have? ( if yes, is there a minimum I have to demonstrate in terms of money? ) 2- What if I didn't study full-time all the time? Thank you
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    pgwp and 'participating institutions'

    Hi, All, I will soon complete my program of study from the Canadian College ( search 'Canadian College' for more information) I intend to apply for a PGWP after graduation, but the Canadian College is not part of the 'participating institutions'. But I know someone who graduated from the same...
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    extending study permit as a part-time student

    Thanks for your replies. I will explain my situation a bit more. I am a chilean citizen so I can apply for a work permit under CCFTA ( for more details please type up 'chile canada work permit under CCFTA', the forum doesnt allow me to post links) I am currently living in Vancouver, working...
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    extending study permit as a part-time student

    Hey, Thanks for the reply. Do you have the page or link where I can verify this? The reason is that I want to know what officially means full-time. Could it be a certain number of subjects per semester? how about 2 subjects? Thanks again
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    extending study permit as a part-time student

    Hi, All I am currently living in BC and I'm with a study and work permits. I want to take a program at a different school as a part-time student. But as a part-time student it will take me longer to finish my program, beyond the validity of my study permit. I need to be a part-time student...
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    hiring foreign student

    thank you, thats encouraging I'm on contract work right now, and i love what I do, but I wish I got hired in a permanent basis... will keep my fingers crossed