Temporary

Residence:
Students
Presented by:

Iraj Khazai
David Nkwadi
Joannes Paulus Real
What do we need to know?

What is a Study Permit

Designated Learning Institution (DLI)

Application for Study Permit

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Criteria for a Study Permit

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Questions
How long
can you stay
in Canada
with a study
permit?

Why get a Can you go

study permit back home
if you are while
exempt? studying?

People who
don’t need a
permit to
study in
Canada
Work while Study

Who can work on-campus?

Social Insurance Number (SIN)

Where can you work?

Who can you work for?

Off-campus work

Ineligible for off-campus work

Postgraduate Work Permit

Who is eligible to participate

Restrictions

Other considerations
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Submission
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Opinions of
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What do we need
to know?
What is a Study Permit

A study permit
 is a written authorization that allows a
foreign national to engage in academic,
professional, vocational, or other
education or training that is more than six
months in duration
 at a designated learning institution (DLI)
in Canada.
Designated Learning
Institution (DLI)
 A DLI is a post-secondary institution that is
confirmed by the institution’s provincial or
territorial ministry of education to meet
minimum CIC standards.
 DLIs are issued unique numbers.
 All primary and secondary schools in
Canada are automatically designated (need
no DLI #).

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Application for Study Permit
As a general rule:

Most applicants must apply outside Canada

before entry (IRPR, s 213)

Exceptions:
 Some may apply upon entry (IRPR, s 214)
 Some may apply after entry (IRPR, s 215)

Exemptions
 No permit needed (see page 135–136)
Step 1-2-3
The Step 1-2-3 tool is a great way to get
preliminary answers to questions you have
about studying in Canada, from what
programs are available to how much it costs:
Step 1: Select a program or school that
interests you.
Step 2: Find out how much it costs to
study in Canada based on the choice
selected.
Step 3: Find out what documents you
need to study in Canada before you
apply.
Criteria for a Study Permit

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Application
Process
Before you apply
You need the following:
 an acceptance letter from a designated learning institution (DLI)
 a valid passport or travel document
 You also must do the following:
 show proof that you have enough money to pay for your:
 tuition fees
 living expenses for yourself and any family members who
come with you to Canada and
 return transportation for yourself and any family members
who come with you to Canada
 be a law-abiding citizen with no criminal record and not be a risk to
the security of Canada. You may have to provide a police certificate.
 be in good health. You may need to complete a medical exam.
 convince an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end
of your studies.
Apply for a study permit
within Canada
You can only apply for a study permit within Canada if you’re:
 a minor child in primary or secondary school
 an exchange or visiting student
 a student who has completed a short-term course or study program,
which is a condition for being accepted at a DLI
 someone who holds a temporary resident permit (TRP) valid for at
least 6 months, or their family member
 a spouse or common-law partner (and their family members) being
sponsored to immigrate, who are:
 in Canada, and
 have applied for permanent residence, if eligible
 a person with a study permit from a visa office abroad, and the permit
was issued before you got to Canada, who wants to keep studying
 the family member of:
 athletes on a Canadian-based team
 media representatives
 members of the clergy, or
 military personnel assigned to Canada
 a family member or private staff member of a foreign
representative who is properly accredited (90 days before or after you
are no longer authorized to study without a study permit), or
 a foreign national or their family member with a valid study or work
permit, who wants to stay in Canada longer to study
Apply online

 Save time and get case updates online!

 No courier fees or mail delivery time – we get your application
instantly.
 Avoid processing delays. Incomplete applications are returned to
you. Applying online helps ensure your application is complete
 before you submit it.
 If we need to ask for more documents, you can quickly submit
them online.
 Get updates on the status of your application directly in your
online account.

Note: If you need an eTA or visa, we will issue it automatically at

the same time as your study permit. You don’t need to apply
separately or pay another fee.
Apply for a study permit
outside Canada
Apply on paper
 You can get help with your paper application at your nearest VAC or follow the steps below to
prepare your application yourself:
1. Get the application package
 The package includes the application guide and all the forms you need to fill out. 
Download the application package.
 Find out which documents you will need to apply. Make sure you include them with your
application.
 Fill in the forms carefully and completely. We will not process incomplete application
packages. We will return them to you.
2. Pay your application fees
 In most countries, you must pay application fees in Canadian dollars. More about this and the
methods you can use to pay are in the pay your fees tool.
 If you apply on paper at a VAC, you will have to pay the VAC services fees. These fees are not
included in your IRCC application fees.
3. Submit your application

Note: Families should send their applications in one package to the office where we will
process the principal applicant (based on their type of application).
Student Direct Stream
Who can apply
You can apply if you’re a legal resident in:
 China
 India
 the Philippines, or
 Vietnam
 If you live in another country (even if you’re a citizen of one of the
countries above), you have to apply through the 
regular study permit application process.
Documents you need for your application
 You must include these documents with your application:
 a copy of your acceptance letter from a designated learning institution
 a copy of your upfront medical exam confirmation document
 proof that you have a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) of
$10,000
 proof that you’ve paid the tuition fees for your first year of study, and
 proof that you graduated from a Canadian curriculum high school or a
language test form showing a
 score of at least 6 for English (International English Language Testing System
), or
 Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens score of at least 7 for French (
Test d’évaluation de français)
Apply for a study permit at
the port of entry (POE)
You may apply for a study permit when you enter Canada,
if you are any of the following:
 a citizen of the U.S.
 a permanent resident of the U.S.
 a person who has lawfully been admitted to the U.S. for
permanent residence
 a resident of Greenland
 a resident of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon
Note: In order to apply for a study permit at an air port of
entry, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S. travelling to
Canada must apply for and obtain an eTA prior to boarding
their flight to Canada.
Other information and
documents
Medical information
 In most cases, you will need a medical exam. A visa officer
will send you instructions if you need one. This may add more
than 3 months to the processing time of your application. Find
out more about medical exams.
Security information
 If you want to study in Canada, you may have to give us police
certificates. This also applies to any family members who:
 come to Canada with you, and
 are 18 years of age and over

Processing time
 How long it takes to process your application depends on
where you applied. For more information, see 
application processing times.
After you apply
1. You will need to give your
fingerprints and photo (biometrics)

After you send us your application, we’ll send you a letter if

you need to give your biometrics. Most study permit
applicants need to. The letter will tell you how and where to
go. You have up to 30 days to give your biometrics (in
person).
 If you applied online
 The letter is sent to your account message box within 24

hours of applying. You’ll get an email to let you know

you received a new message.
 If you applied by mail
 The letter is sent to you by mail about two weeks after

we get your application. The timing of your

letter depends on various factors including the speed of
your postal service.
2. We process your study
permit application
 We’ll check your application to make sure you have all the
necessary documents. If it’s complete and you need to
give biometrics, we’ll send you a letter that tells you so.
 If it’s incomplete, we’ll return your application without

processing it.

We may also ask you to:

 go to an interview with our officials in your country, or
 to send more information.

Updating your application

 If you move or change your address, telephone number or any
other contact information after you apply, you must tell us.
If we approve your
application
We will send you:
 a letter of introduction to confirm. This letter isn’t your study permit.
You need to show it to the immigration official when you arrive in Canada.
 an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) or a visitor visa (temporary
resident visa) to enter Canada:
 if you are from a country where you need an eTA, the letter of

introduction will include information about your eTA. Also, the eTA
will be:
 linked to your passport. It is important that you travel with the

passport you used when you applied for your study permit.
 valid for five years or until your passport expires, whichever

comes first.
 if you are from a country where you need a visitor visa, the visa will:
 be in your passport. You must enter Canada before it expires.
 show if you can enter Canada only once (a single-entry visa) or

if you can enter Canada multiple times (a multiple-entry visa).

If we refuse your application

 We will send you a letter explaining why. Reasons we

may refuse it include if you didn’t:
 show proof that you have enough money to support yourself while
studying in Canada
 pass the medical exam if you needed one
 convince the visa officer that your main purpose in Canada is to
study
 convince the visa officer that you will leave Canada at the end of
your study period.
 If you have questions about why you were refused, contact the visa
office that sent the refusal letter.
Waiting for a decision
Your study permit can expire while you are waiting for a decision on an extension. In this case, you
still have temporary resident (student) status.

This is known as implied status, and it lasts until you get a decision on your application (as long as you
don’t leave Canada). You can keep studying under implied status.

Travelling outside Canada while waiting for a decision

You can leave Canada and come back. Your study permit is not a visa. You need a valid visa or eTA to
return, unless you are coming back from a trip where you visited the United States or St-Pierre and
Miquelon only.
When you return:
 You can come back as student if your permit is still valid.
 You may be allowed to come back as a visitor, if we are still processing your study

permit extension.
 You can’t study until we extend your study permit. The officer at the border

may ask you to prove you have enough money to support yourself in Canada.
 You may be allowed to come back as a student, if we extended your study permit

while you were away.

 You may be asked to apply for a new study permit if you are a national or a

permanent resident of the U.S. or a resident of Greenland or St. Pierre and Miquelon.
 It is possible that you will not be able to enter Canada.

The officer may ask you for a copy of the application, the fee payment receipt, and other documents
to prove you applied for an extension
Pre-arrival
Prepare to Arrive
When you arrive in Canada, a Government of Canada officer
 will meet you and:
 ask to see your passport or travel documents,
 ask you a few questions, and
 make sure you meet the requirements to enter Canada.
 You will also have to show the officer that you will leave
Canada at the end of your stay.
 Before you arrive, read the pre-departure guide for tips and
information about student life in Canada.

Primary Inspection Kiosks

 Check with your school or training facility to see if you need to
prove your entry into Canada. If you need proof of entry, you
have to get your passport stamped from a border services
officer before leaving the airport. Canada’s international
airports with Primary Inspection Kiosks have a new process in
place to stamp passports.
Presenting your documents
You will need to show:
 a valid passport or travel document
 the letter of introduction the visa office sent you when

they approved your study permit (this letter has your

permit reference number which we use to issue your study
permit)
 a copy of the acceptance letter your school sent you
 proof that you have enough money to support yourself

during your stay in Canada

 letters of reference or any other documents the visa office where you applied told
you to bring and either a valid:
 eTA. If you have an approved eTA, it will be linked to the passport that you

used to apply for your study permit or

 temporary resident visa.
 Children under 18 should have valid identification with them.
 If there aren’t problems at the point of entry, the officer
will let you enter Canada and will issue your study permit.
You should check the:
 study permit to make sure your personal information is correct and
 expiry date on your study permit. You must leave Canada by this date.
Understanding the terms and
conditions of your study permit
As an international student with a study permit you must:
 always be enrolled at a DLI
 make progress towards completing your program
 respect any conditions listed on your study permit
 stop studying if you no longer meet the requirements, and
 leave Canada when your permit expires
Based on your application, your study permit may include one or more of
the following conditions:
 the level of studies you can attend
 if you are allowed to work in Canada
 if you need to report for medical procedures
 if you can’t travel within Canada, and
 the date you must stop studying.
It is a crime not to comply with the conditions on your study permit.
If you break any of the conditions, you will lose your temporary resident
status and any permit you have.
Disclosure of funds
If you arrive in Canada with more than
CAN$10,000, you must tell this to the
government officer. If you don’t, you could
be fined, and your funds could be seized.
This includes:
 cash
 securities that belong to you (for example,
stocks, bonds, debentures, treasury bills) or
 bankers’ drafts, cheques, traveller’s cheques
or money orders.
Health insurance

 The Government of Canada does not

pay for the medical costs of foreign
students.
 Health coverage for foreign students
is different depending on where you
live.
 Contact the school you applied to for
details about health insurance.
Questions???
How long can you stay in
Canada with a study permit?
 valid for the length of your study program, plus an extra 90
days.
 If you can’t finish your courses before the date on your

permit, you must apply to extend your stay as a student.

 If you finish your studies early, your permit will stop being valid 90
days after you complete your studies 
 You have completed your studies either
 on the date you get the first notification from your school (such

as an email, letter, transcript, etc.) or

 when you get your degree, diploma or certificate.
 You must prove provide proof of the date you got one of these.

Note: If you can’t prove the date you were first notified by your school,
we will use the earliest issue date on the document. We may need to
confirm this date with your school.
Can you go back home while
studying?

YES.
Provided that you secure the following:
 passport or travel document
 study permit if you are returning to study in Canada and
either a valid
 eTA, if you are from a country where you need an eTA
 visitor visa, if you are from a country where you need a visa 
 unless you travel solely to the United States or St-Pierre and
Miquelon and return to Canada while your study permit is still
valid

REMEMBER. Your study permit is not a visa.

People who don’t need a
permit to study in Canada
 Short-term studies (six months or less)
 Family or staff of foreign representatives
 Members of foreign armed forces
 Registered Indians in Canada
 Minor children in Canada
 Minor children don’t need a study permit if they:
 are in kindergarten
 are refugees or refugee claimants
 have parents who are refugees or refugee claimants or
 want to go to pre-school, primary or secondary school, and are already in Canada with a parent

who is allowed to work or study in Canada.

Note: When minor children studying in Canada without a permit reach the

age of majority (turn 18 or 19 depending on the province or territory), they
must apply for a permit if they want to keep studying.
Why get a study permit if
you are exempt?
Reasons to apply for a study permit include being able to:
 Keep studying while you renew your permit
 If you get a study permit before you come to Canada: you can
renew your permit and keep studying in Canada while waiting
for your new permit because you have implied status.
 If you don’t have a study permit: you can apply for a study
permit from inside Canada, but you can’t start your program
until you get the permit.
 This rule also applies for prerequisite courses, when you get
accepted to a program under the condition that you take and
pass certain courses (conditional acceptance).
 Work part-time on-campus
 You can work part-time on-campus if you are registered as a
full-time student at a college or university.
Work while study
Who can work on-campus?
You may work without a work permit on your school
campus where you are studying if you:
 are a full-time post-secondary student at:
 a public post-secondary school, such as a college or
university, or CEGEP in Quebec
 a private college-level school in Quebec that operates
under the same rules as public schools, and is at least 50%
funded by government grants, or
 a Canadian private school that can legally award degrees
under provincial law
 have a valid study permit and
 have a Social Insurance Number (SIN).
You must stop working on campus on the day you are no
longer studying full time or when your study permit
expires.
Social Insurance Number
(SIN)
You need a SIN from Service Canada to work in Canada or
to get benefits and services from government programs.
To apply for a SIN to work on campus, your study permit
must have these conditions printed on it:
 May accept employment on the campus of the institution
at which registered in full-time studies
 May accept employment on or off campus if meeting
eligibility criteria as per R186(f), (v) or (w). Must cease
working if no longer meeting these criteria
If your study permit doesn’t have these conditions, but
you meet the criteria, you can ask to have them added so
you can apply for a SIN. There is no fee to add these
conditions.
Where can you work?

 “On-campus” means all the buildings on

your school campus. If your school has
more than one campus, in most cases, you
may work only at locations in the city
where you are studying.
 Exceptions are those working as a
teaching or research assistant and your
work is strictly related to a research
grant. In this case, you may work at a
library, hospital or research facility
associated with your school, even if they
are outside the campus.
Who can you work for?

An “on-campus” employer can be:

 the school
a faculty member
a student organization
 yourself (self-employed on-campus)
a private business
a private contractor that provides
on-campus services to the school.
Off-campus work
 You can also work as a graduate,
research or teaching assistant at an
off-campus site that has a formal
affiliation with the institution, such as
a teaching hospital, clinic or research
institute.
 Full-time students may also be
eligible to work off-campus for any
employer. These permits usually allow
up to 20 hours per week during the
term, and full-time during holidays.
Ineligible for off-campus
work
 part-time students
 visiting or exchange student
 Students participating in a Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship
Program or in the Government of Canada Awards Program
 students participating in the Equal Opportunity Scholarship Program,
the Canada-Chile or the Canada-China Scholars Exchanges Program
or the Organization of American States Fellowships Program
 students enrolled in English as a second language or French as a
second language programs
 students receiving funding from the Canadian International
Development Agency (CIDA)
 students who have previously held an off-campus work permit and
failed to maintain their eligibility or to comply with the conditions of
their work or study permit
 full-time secondary (high school) students
Postgraduate Work Permit
 The Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP) allows
students who have graduated from a participating Canadian
post-secondary institution to gain valuable Canadian work
experience. Skilled Canadian work experience gained through
the PGWPP helps graduates qualify for permanent residence in
Canada through the Canadian experience class.
 Employers seeking to employ open work permit holders are
exempt from the requirement to first obtain a positive Labour
Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from Service Canada. The
open work permits issued to the graduates in line with the
PGWPP requirements are coded with the LMIA exemption code
C43.
 A work permit under the PGWPP may be issued for the length of
the study program, for a maximum of 3 years. A post-
graduation work permit cannot be valid for longer than the
student’s study program, which must be a minimum of 8 months
in duration.
Who is eligible to
participate
To obtain a work permit under the PGWPP, the applicant must meet the following requirements:
 have a valid study permit when applying for the work permit
 have continuously studied full time in Canada (i.e., studies must have taken place at a Canadian
educational institution) and have completed a program of study that is at least 8 months in duration
 have completed and passed the program of study and received a written notification from the
educational institution indicating that they are eligible to obtain a degree, diploma or certificate; the
educational institution must be one of the following:
 a public post-secondary institution, such as a college, trade or technical school, university or CEGEP (in Quebec)
 a private post-secondary institution that operates under the same rules and regulations as public institutions
 a private secondary or post-secondary institution (in Quebec) offering qualifying programs of 900 hours or longer
leading to a diploma of vocational studies (DVS) or an attestation of vocational specialization (AVS)

 a Canadian private institution authorized by provincial statute to confer degrees (i.e., bachelor’s degree,
master’s degree, doctorate), but only if the student is enrolled in one of the programs of study leading to a
degree, as authorized by the province, and not in just any program of study offered by the private institution

Applicants must apply for a work permit within 90 days of receiving written confirmation (e.g.,
an official letter or transcript) from the educational institution indicating that they have met the
requirements for completing their program of study. Calculation of the 90 days begins the day the
student’s final marks are issued or the day formal written notification of program completion is
received, whichever comes first.
Restrictions
Students are not eligible to be issued a work permit under the
PGWPP if the program of study is less than 8 months in duration or if
they have previously been issued a post-graduation work permit.
Students are also not eligible if one of the following applies to them:
 they received funding from Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
 they participated in the Government of Canada Awards Program
funded by GAC
 they obtained the Equal Opportunity Scholarship, Canada-Chile
 they participated in the Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program
 they participated in the Organization of American States Fellowships
Program
 they participated in and completed a distance-learning program,
either abroad or in Canada
 they completed a program of study granted by a non-Canadian
institution located in Canada, regardless of their length of stay in
Canada
Other considerations
 Accelerated programs
 Distance learning
 Educational programs with an overseas component
 Flight instructors
 Final academic session
 Transfers between educational institutions
 Work permit issuance and validity
 Application for a temporary resident visa (TRV) from holders
of post-graduation work permits
 Application for an electronic travel authorization (eTA
) from holders of post-graduation work permits
 Work permit access for graduates of Quebec institutions
 Spouses or common-law partners of post-graduation work pe
rmit holders
Apply the LAW!
 Case
Scenario
Submission Letter
 Letterhead
 Date
 Addressee
 Address
 Attention
 Subject
 Salutation
 Introduction
 Purpose
 Purpose of Choosing Sheridan
 Funds Available
 Note
 Expense/Funds Summary
 Note: Enclosures

Source:

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nada/consultancy/item/640-sample-cover-letter-applying-for-st
udy-permit-in-canada
Document Checklist
The following documents must be provided with a study permit application for both new
applications and renewals:
 Application for Study Permit Made Outside of Canada form [IMM 1294] (overseas) or Application
to Change Conditions, Extend my Stay or Remain in Canada as a Student form [IMM 5709]
(inland);
 Family Information form [IMM 5645], if applicable;
 Schedule 1 – Application for a Temporary Resident Visa Made Outside Canada form [IMM 5257],
if applicable;
 Statutory Declaration of Common-law Union form [IMM 5409], if applicable;
 Custodianship Declaration form [IMM 5646], for applicants who are minors;
 Use of a Representative form [IMM 5476], if applicable;
 Letter of acceptance (outside of Canada), or letter of enrolment or transcript (renewals) from a
designated learning institution (DLI);
 Proof of financial support;
 Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) or letter of approval from the Ministère de l’Immigration,
de la Diversité et de l’Inclusion (MIDI) for a CAQ for applicants destined to Quebec;
 Application processing fee payment, and if applicable, biometric process fee payment;
 Proof of identity:
 original valid passport, or
 photocopy of the information/biodata page of the applicant’s passport;
 Two recent passport-sized photographs (applicant’s name and date of birth should be written
on the back of the photos); and
 Proof of completion of upfront medical examination from the panel physician (optional).
Opinions of the
IMMIGRATION CONSULTANTS

IrajKhazai
David Nkwadi
Joannes Paulus Real
Sources of information

 Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

Website
 Immigration Refugee Protection Act (IRPA)
 Immigration Refugee Protection Regulation (IRPR)
 Canadian Immigration and Refugee Law for Legal
Professionals
 Immigration Consultant Moodle
Thank you!