Study 6 months, then apply for study permit?
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No - absolutely not. If you do this, you will be studying illegally for the first six months and will be in violation of your stay in Canada. Your entire program must be six months or less in duration in order to be able to study without a study permit.
You need to get a study permit.
You need to get a study permit.
Do you think immigration agencies of first world countries are fools?Mumfi said:
They may be slow with lots of red tape, but they are thorough!
They are trained to spot and shut down loopholes like these
Mumfi said:
There are certain courses that do not require a study permit. However, you should ensure that the course you are pursuing falls indeed within said category. As per the regulations:
188 (1) A foreign national may study in Canada without a study permit
(c) if the duration of their course or program of studies is six months or less and will be completed within the period for their stay authorized upon entry into Canada;
Exception
(2) Despite paragraph (1)(c), a foreign national may apply for a study permit before entering Canada for a course or program of studies of a duration of six months or less.
That being said, it is usually recommended to obtain a study permit (even in cases when it is not required) as already holding a study permit will allow you to apply for another study permit from within Canada.
In the same course? I think not!Mumfi said:
unless you went for a short term course like an ESL or FSL and then applied and got accepted to another longer program.
If you knew beforehand that your program is longer than 6 months, you'd be misrepresenting to the CIC
You cant extend your study. Once the course is over, you have to leave the country and apply for study permit. You might be able to do it inland, as long as you have a valid status in Canada. I am not 100% sure about the inland process.Mumfi said: