Canada Student Visa Information
Go directly to the Canadian government for student visa information. You can apply directly and do not require an agent or legal advisor to complete the student visa application form.
Obtaining your own visa is an excellent learning opportunity of understanding how the government works (or doesn't). Practice your English, ask for information, ask for advice, start the student visa application process correctly. Have confidence in your ability to obtain a Canadian student visa directly.
* The main link to the Government of Canada Website:
http://www.gc.ca
* The link page to the Canadian Government websites directory
http://www.gc.ca/directories/internet/e.html
* The link page to Canadian Embassies and Consulates
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/world/embassies/menu-en.asp
* The link page to Canada Citizenship and Immigration visitor services.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/index.html
* Link page to the list of countries which require visitor visas to enter or transit Canada
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.html
* Link to the Canada visitor visa application form, download from this page.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/applications/guides/5256ETOC.html
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Link to studying in Canada information overview.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/index.html
* Link to the free Canada student visa application form, download from this page.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/applications/student.html
* Link to the Temporary Foreign Worker application Form, download from this site.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/index.html
* Link to Jobs in Canada lists that DO NOT require a work permit.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/exempt-1.html
A study permit is not required if the course or study program lasts six months or less. This document is based on the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act as passed on November 1, 2001, and its proposed Regulations, scheduled to be implemented on June 28, 2002.
Ottawa, April 27, 2006 ? Foreign students studying in Canada can apply for off-campus work permits effective immediately, the Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, announced today.
Foreign students contribute approximately $4 billion a year to Canada's economy. There are about 100,000 foreign students in Canada who could be eligible for work permits under the Off-Campus Work Permit Program.
The program is not intended to take jobs away from Canadian students. Each applicant will be required to compete for employment on an equal basis with Canadians.
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has signed agreements with most provinces to implement the program, and agreements with New Brunswick and the Yukon are currently being finalized. The agreements allow eligible foreign students at public post-secondary institutions to work off-campus for up to 20 hours a week during the school year and full-time during study breaks.
Eligible foreign students can apply for an off-campus work permit immediately, and may be able to work off-campus as early as this summer. The work permit is valid for the duration of their study permit.
"CIC is working in cooperation with the provinces and territories to make Canada a destination of choice by making it easier for foreign students to work in Canada during and after their studies," said Minister Solberg. "Off-campus work agreements will make it easier for students to gain work experience in the Canadian labour market and earn extra income while studying," he said.
The Canadian Federation of Students, the Fédération étudiante universitaire du Québec, the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada and the Association of Canadian Community Colleges, who have all been consulted on the initiative, support efforts to make it easier for foreign students to work in Canada.
"With Canadian work experience, foreign students will be able to integrate into the Canadian labour force more quickly. This will help address skilled labour shortages in Canada," said Minister Solberg.
ESL in Canada Internship Preparation Program The internship preparation program is open to new Canadians, LINC graduates, international work/study visa students, students preparing for business school, students preparing for career training, graduates preparing for work in English speaking workplaces, job seekers who need to improve their business English, job candidates who need Canadian work experience or Canadian work references.
For Internship Training Program Information: http://www.eslincanada.com/internship.html
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/press/06/0601-e.html
Application to study in Canada: Study permits
This application is for people who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada and who wish to study temporarily in Canada. A study permit is issued if the application is accepted.
A temporary resident visa may also be required. Check the list of countries and territories that require a visa.
You may be able to submit your application electronically. Consult our Online services to verify if you are eligible to submit an application electronically.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/student.asp
More than 130,000 students come to study in Canada every year. This does not include people studying French or English as a second language. Foreign students bring a rich culture to our classrooms.
The provinces regulate schools in Canada. The provinces are also in charge of health care and medical services. Contact the school where you want to study for more information on living and studying in Canada.
You do not need a study permit if you are planning to study in a short-term program in Canada of six months or less.
Think carefully to apply for a study permit before you come to Canada if you are planning to continue on your studies in another program after the short program. This will allow you to apply for your new program from within Canada. Otherwise, you will have to apply to a Canadian visa office abroad.
Most foreign students will need a permit to study in Canada. If you wish to study in Quebec you will also need to apply to Quebec.
Before you come to study in Canada you will need:
* a letter of acceptance from the school of your choice;
* proof that you have enough money to pay school fees and live near the school;
* to establish that you will return home at the end of your studies;
* to pass a medical exam if needed; and
* to qualify as a temporary resident in Canada, including a temporary resident visa if needed.
Go directly to the Canadian government for student visa information. You can apply directly and do not require an agent or legal advisor to complete the student visa application form.
Obtaining your own visa is an excellent learning opportunity of understanding how the government works (or doesn't). Practice your English, ask for information, ask for advice, start the student visa application process correctly. Have confidence in your ability to obtain a Canadian student visa directly.
* The main link to the Government of Canada Website:
http://www.gc.ca
* The link page to the Canadian Government websites directory
http://www.gc.ca/directories/internet/e.html
* The link page to Canadian Embassies and Consulates
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/world/embassies/menu-en.asp
* The link page to Canada Citizenship and Immigration visitor services.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/index.html
* Link page to the list of countries which require visitor visas to enter or transit Canada
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.html
* Link to the Canada visitor visa application form, download from this page.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/applications/guides/5256ETOC.html
*
Link to studying in Canada information overview.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/index.html
* Link to the free Canada student visa application form, download from this page.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/applications/student.html
* Link to the Temporary Foreign Worker application Form, download from this site.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/index.html
* Link to Jobs in Canada lists that DO NOT require a work permit.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/exempt-1.html
A study permit is not required if the course or study program lasts six months or less. This document is based on the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act as passed on November 1, 2001, and its proposed Regulations, scheduled to be implemented on June 28, 2002.
Ottawa, April 27, 2006 ? Foreign students studying in Canada can apply for off-campus work permits effective immediately, the Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, announced today.
Foreign students contribute approximately $4 billion a year to Canada's economy. There are about 100,000 foreign students in Canada who could be eligible for work permits under the Off-Campus Work Permit Program.
The program is not intended to take jobs away from Canadian students. Each applicant will be required to compete for employment on an equal basis with Canadians.
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has signed agreements with most provinces to implement the program, and agreements with New Brunswick and the Yukon are currently being finalized. The agreements allow eligible foreign students at public post-secondary institutions to work off-campus for up to 20 hours a week during the school year and full-time during study breaks.
Eligible foreign students can apply for an off-campus work permit immediately, and may be able to work off-campus as early as this summer. The work permit is valid for the duration of their study permit.
"CIC is working in cooperation with the provinces and territories to make Canada a destination of choice by making it easier for foreign students to work in Canada during and after their studies," said Minister Solberg. "Off-campus work agreements will make it easier for students to gain work experience in the Canadian labour market and earn extra income while studying," he said.
The Canadian Federation of Students, the Fédération étudiante universitaire du Québec, the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada and the Association of Canadian Community Colleges, who have all been consulted on the initiative, support efforts to make it easier for foreign students to work in Canada.
"With Canadian work experience, foreign students will be able to integrate into the Canadian labour force more quickly. This will help address skilled labour shortages in Canada," said Minister Solberg.
ESL in Canada Internship Preparation Program The internship preparation program is open to new Canadians, LINC graduates, international work/study visa students, students preparing for business school, students preparing for career training, graduates preparing for work in English speaking workplaces, job seekers who need to improve their business English, job candidates who need Canadian work experience or Canadian work references.
For Internship Training Program Information: http://www.eslincanada.com/internship.html
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/press/06/0601-e.html
Application to study in Canada: Study permits
This application is for people who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada and who wish to study temporarily in Canada. A study permit is issued if the application is accepted.
A temporary resident visa may also be required. Check the list of countries and territories that require a visa.
You may be able to submit your application electronically. Consult our Online services to verify if you are eligible to submit an application electronically.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/student.asp
More than 130,000 students come to study in Canada every year. This does not include people studying French or English as a second language. Foreign students bring a rich culture to our classrooms.
The provinces regulate schools in Canada. The provinces are also in charge of health care and medical services. Contact the school where you want to study for more information on living and studying in Canada.
You do not need a study permit if you are planning to study in a short-term program in Canada of six months or less.
Think carefully to apply for a study permit before you come to Canada if you are planning to continue on your studies in another program after the short program. This will allow you to apply for your new program from within Canada. Otherwise, you will have to apply to a Canadian visa office abroad.
Most foreign students will need a permit to study in Canada. If you wish to study in Quebec you will also need to apply to Quebec.
Before you come to study in Canada you will need:
* a letter of acceptance from the school of your choice;
* proof that you have enough money to pay school fees and live near the school;
* to establish that you will return home at the end of your studies;
* to pass a medical exam if needed; and
* to qualify as a temporary resident in Canada, including a temporary resident visa if needed.