Can I apply for a student visa while waiting for my PR result?

[pearl75]

I've recently applied for PR under spouse visa. It seem that will take quite sometime to get it. Meanwhile, I want to study or I will go crazy How long do you guys think it would take for me to get a student visa. Has anyone here done this? Do I have to wait until I receive my first approval from CIC to apply for the visa?

Thanks in advance.
Pearl

 

[tamtam123]

Hi Pearl,

I am in exactly the same situation as you.. Which country are you from? What did you decide to do?

I am from Bangladesh and my PR application just got filed - no AOR received yet.. how about you?

 

[fhj1203]

I remembered in my case after the first approval they sent me a letter,if i want to apply for student visa,to look for a school or institution then apply for student visa or open work permit..I choosed the open work permit.and I got it after 3 months..

 

[oreidapennsyltucky]

My understanding is that you can apply for a student visa while you're waiting for your PR. In order to get a student visa, you'll need to be accepted to a program first.

 

[AnaMaria]

I think you can apply for student permit, just like anyone else applying from abroad. Just a reminder, until you are landed (or receive PR card?), you will have to pay international student fees and you have to prove your financial situation.