is it possible to get a study permit even if i only plan on studying part-time?

[hoh818]

the graduate program i'm looking into can be taken either in 1 year (full time) or 2yrs (part-time). can i apply for the part-time option and then apply for at least a year's worth of post-graduation work permit after completion? these are all in hope of qualifying for the canadian experience class using work experience.

pls helppppp....
thank you.

 

[PMM]

Hi

the graduate program i'm looking into can be taken either in 1 year (full time) or 2yrs (part-time). can i apply for the part-time option and then apply for at least a year's worth of post-graduation work permit after completion? these are all in hope of qualifying for the canadian experience class using work experience.

pls helppppp....
thank you.

No, the study has to be full time to get a Post Grad Work Permit http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/work-postgrad-who.asp

PMM

 

[hoh818]

i now see that my initial plan to take on a 1 yr graduate program may not work.

there's another program i'm looking into that can be finished in 5 semesters or roughly 19 months. for the CEC, is immigration strict about the "2yrs of study" thingie?

thanks again

 

[fattyreflyer]

The way I read it on the CIC website is that the program of study must be longer than 8 months (full time), so therefore if you did the 1yr full time option this would work. However you would then only be eligible for 1 year of work after that i.e. the work permit is valid only for the length of time equivalent to your course length...