I (U.S. citizen) met my boyfriend nearly a year ago and will be moving in with him in a few weeks in Calgary, Alberta. I have also applied to a graduate program at the University of Calgary which I am pretty sure I'll get into. However, I plan on moving in mid February 2013 and the semester begins in September 2013. I should be receiving my acceptance letter at the end of February.
However, I noted on the CIC website and in several threads that applying for a study permit while inside Canada may result in a rejection. I will still have ties to my parent's house in the U.S., but also would like to start the common law process for PR, which is why we're moving in together. What I would like to know is:
-Can I apply for my study permit ONLINE while inside Canada? I still have my address in the States to use if necessary, and will have my status as visitor in Canada.
-Will changing my status from visitor to student affect our common law date? Should I wait to see if I get the study permit and then start our common law living situation?
-If we get married and he sponsors me that way, can I still apply for a study permit so I can attend in 2013?
Thank you.
However, I noted on the CIC website and in several threads that applying for a study permit while inside Canada may result in a rejection. I will still have ties to my parent's house in the U.S., but also would like to start the common law process for PR, which is why we're moving in together. What I would like to know is:
-Can I apply for my study permit ONLINE while inside Canada? I still have my address in the States to use if necessary, and will have my status as visitor in Canada.
-Will changing my status from visitor to student affect our common law date? Should I wait to see if I get the study permit and then start our common law living situation?
-If we get married and he sponsors me that way, can I still apply for a study permit so I can attend in 2013?
Thank you.