VISITOR TO STUDY Permit...please help

[mkr046]

Hello there,
I came to Canada as a tourist and planning to apply for study permit inside canada. Please note I have an acceptance letter for masters program. Do I really need to complete prerequisite courses like ESL and then apply? Or with the direct acceptance letter, I can apply for a study permit.

Please help....

 

[canuck78]

Hello there,
I came to Canada as a tourist and planning to apply for study permit inside canada. Please note I have an acceptance letter for masters program. Do I really need to complete prerequisite courses like ESL and then apply? Or with the direct acceptance letter, I can apply for a study permit.

Please help....

You can’t apply inside Canada you must send your application abroad to be processed. Applying while you are visiting Canada creates concerns about your ties to your home country. What masters program and school?

 

[mkr046]

Masters in HRM from University of Regina

 

[scylla]

Hello there,
I came to Canada as a tourist and planning to apply for study permit inside canada. Please note I have an acceptance letter for masters program. Do I really need to complete prerequisite courses like ESL and then apply? Or with the direct acceptance letter, I can apply for a study permit.

Please help....

You can apply directly but the application must be made through a visa office outside of Canada.

 

[Neato2024]

I am not sure if it depends on the country you came from, but it sounds like it. I came to Canada from the States and extended my visitors visa twice (application process and paid a fee), all while applying for the PR inside Canada. But this sounds different. You could always call and speak with an immigration lawyer to see if there are other options for you. They do charge a fee but it is definitely worth compiling a list of questions and scheduling an appointment with one.

 

[canuck78]

Masters in HRM from University of Regina

Are you trying to start in January? Timeline is very tight.

 

[YVR123]

I am not sure if it depends on the country you came from, but it sounds like it. I came to Canada from the States and extended my visitors visa twice (application process and paid a fee), all while applying for the PR inside Canada. But this sounds different. You could always call and speak with an immigration lawyer to see if there are other options for you. They do charge a fee but it is definitely worth compiling a list of questions and scheduling an appointment with one.

PR application is very different from study permit application.

 

[anubabe97]

Hello there,
I came to Canada as a tourist and planning to apply for study permit inside canada. Please note I have an acceptance letter for masters program. Do I really need to complete prerequisite courses like ESL and then apply? Or with the direct acceptance letter, I can apply for a study permit.

Please help....

Hi, I'm also in a same situation now. What did you do in the end? Can you please help me? Can we apply for a study permit while we are in visitor visa? How does this work?

 

[canuck78]

Hi, I'm also in a same situation now. What did you do in the end? Can you please help me? Can we apply for a study permit while we are in visitor visa? How does this work?

How long have you been in Canada as a visitor? Have you received PAL? Acceptance letter? What school and program?