Can I study...

[Hunter]

Applying for permanent residency "INLAND" it is very clear that you may not attend a school in Canada or study in Canada. Are you allowed to study online through a school in your home country?

Would you be allowed to do a two years masters online, while in Canada as a visitor, the university is in the United Kingdom.

Do CIC ask that you do not study online?

 

[tink23]

I think since it is an out of country university that it shouldn't matter.

Just to clarify, as long as the requirements to complete a certificate/ course is under 6 months in duration, you are allowed to study in Canada. But since a Masters degree takes 2 years of studying, this wouldn't be so. An international university through online correspondence shouldn't pose a problem, I would think. If this is not the case, I'm sure a senior member will pipe up. Good luck with your studies.

 

[Hunter]

tink23: Thank you for your response... I did not think that an international university, especially from the home country and being online, would pose a problem. I have not seen anyone that has done this though... I am hopeful that a senior member can confirm...

Thank you

 

[tink23]

It would probably be beneficial to also use the immigration call centre and ask if this is permitted, just to be certain.

 

[Hunter]

Agreed, e-mailed my lawyer late on Friday so was hoping this forum may have some experience before I can do anything on Monday... In case anyone had the same question or had raised the question...

 

[rhcohen2014]

tink23: Thank you for your response... I did not think that an international university, especially from the home country and being online, would pose a problem. I have not seen anyone that has done this though... I am hopeful that a senior member can confirm...

Thank you

if a person can WORK for a non-canadian employer while IN canada as a visitor, then I don't see why the rule wouldn't be the same for studying. I think you are fine with taking classes online from a school NOT in canada. CBSA and CIC are more concerned about you studying IN Canada at a CANADIAN school without the proper visa to do so. You do NOT need a student visa to study at a school OUTSIDE of canada, whether it is online or not.

 

[MissRepresentation]

I checked this myself as I'll be starting a master's degree at a UK university too. Actually I called twice and spoke with 2 different agents, because you know how notorious they are for giving a different answer every time. Studying at a non-Canadian institution while an inland app is in process is not a problem. The only "problem" is that since you are now based in Canada, the British university may want to charge you international student fees.

 

[Hunter]

MissRepresentation, Thanks for the post... When did you check this out? Are you starting your masters this year? I have already cleared the way with the university...

 

[Rob_TO]

Neither CIC or CBSA will care about any course you are taking from a school outside Canada, via online studies. They only have strict permit rules for Canadian institutions.

 

[Hunter]

Thanks Rob_TO