Canada Student Visa Validity

Canada Student Visa Validity

by kshitij
(india)

Hi

I would like to ask about the validity of a student permit in Canada - How many years a student visa is valid in Canada for Masters Program.

I will be applying for MS in mechanical....

Thanks
Kshitij

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Canada Student Visa Validity
by: Sharon - Expats Guide

Hi Kshitij

Thanks for your inquiry

First I would like to emphasize that I am not an immigration officer.

I did some searching and found out the following information:

Before you can apply for a student visa you must be accepted as a full time student by the educational institution in Canada.

After your acceptance you can apply for visa through one of the nine Canadian VFS Visa Application Centers

To increase your chances of obtaining a Canadian student visa it is strongly recommended that you take an IELTS test if you intend to study in English. This is because you will need to satisfy a Canadian visa officer that you will follow the conditions of your admission to Canada and will depart Canada at the end of your study permit. A proven ability to communicate in English will assist the officer in making that determination.

If you wish to prepare thoroughly for the IELTS exam you can use the IETLS test study guide. This excellent guide will teach you step by step how to pass successfully the IELTS test.

If your visa is approved you will usually be allowed to stay in Canada until you complete your studies.

You may even change your school, level, program and field of studies without applying for a new study permit.

But, if your Canadian student visa has expired and you want to extend your stay in Canada as a student, you must complete the application to change conditions or extend your stay in Canada. at least 30 days before your current Canadian study permit expires.

If you apply for a renewal of your study permit, and the permit expires before you receive an answer, you can continue to study in Canada under the same conditions until you receive a decision.

Important tip: The government of Canada does not pay for the medical costs of foreign students. Health coverage for foreign students varies between provinces. Contact the school at which you are applying to receive more information about medical coverage and health insurance.

You can start by consulting the following expatriates health insurance companies:

Global Medical Insurance.

MultiNational Underwriters .

Good Luck
Sharon

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English Student in Canada
by: Anonymous

Hi

Thanks for your great help.

I would like to ask if I am going to study English in Canada from level zero, and my English is not so good, do I still need IELTS test?

I mean I am going to study English to be able to take such a test?

Thanks

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Canada Student Visa and IELTS Exam
by: Sharon - Expats Guide

Hi

Thanks for your inquiry.

In most cases if you are coming to Canada to study English you would not need to apply for a Canadian study permit as most courses last less than 6 months.

You can find more information about this in here where it says the following:

"In some cases, you do not require a study permit to go to school in Canada:

If you wish to study in a short-term course or program - you do not need a study permit if you plan to take a course or program in Canada that lasts six months or less. You must complete the course or program within the period authorized for your stay in Canada.

Even if you do not need a study permit, it is a good idea to apply for a permit before you come to Canada. If you decide that you want to continue your studies in another program after you complete your short-term course or program, you must apply through a Canadian visa office outside Canada for a study permit if you do not already have one."

This means that if you decide you want to continue your studies in Canada in another program, and one of the program requirements would be passing the IELTS exam then you would need to take that test.

Best Of Luck
Sharon

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Enquiry About Canadian Student Visa Validity
by: Anonymous

Hi Sharon

Masters program is for only 2 years, so does that mean if we apply for masters we will get visa valid for only 2 years and no extra work experience visa?

Thanks

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Canada Student Visa Validity and Work Permit After Graduation
by: Sharon - Expats Guide

Dear Sir or Madam

Thanks for your inquiry (please note that I am not an immigration officer)

If you want to work in Canada after you graduate from your studies, you must apply for a work permit under the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program.

The Post-Graduation Work Permit Program allows students who have graduated from a participating Canadian post-secondary institution to gain valuable Canadian work experience.

A Canadian work permit under the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program cannot be valid for longer than the student?s study program.

In the following links you can find information about who can apply and about How to apply

Best of Luck
Sharon

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change of Canadian work visa
by: Dean

I am in Canada and I am staying here on the basis of a work permit. my work permit has about a month and a half left..My question is how do I change my status to a student.

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Change conditions from a Canadian Work Visa to a Canadian Student Visa
by: Sharon - Expats Guide

Dear Dean

Thanks for your inquiry (please note that I am not an immigration officer)

In the following libnk you can find a guide to change conditions of your stay in Canada

Best of Luck
Sharon

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Can I continue stay in Canada legally?
by: Ryan

Hi there,

My name is Ryan and I am a graduate student. I got an one-year work permit after I graduated and it is supposed to be expired in Sep. 1. While my study permit has a longer time which is going to be expired in Nov. 1. I want to ask whether I can stay in Canada after Sep.1 before Nov. when my work permit is expired.

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Can I continue stay in Canada legally
by: Sharon - Expats Guide

Hi Ryan

Thanks for your inquiry (Please note that I am not an immigration officer).

According to Canada Citizenship and Immigration In some circumstances, the work permit may be valid for less time than the length of your studies.

Therefore I suggest that you contact the CIC office that handles your file and check with them directly how long you are allowed to stay in Canada

Best of Luck
Sharon

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Can go out of canada if my Student has expired?
by: Aeesha

hello,

My study permit expired 6 months ago along with the student visa.

I got my study permit renewed but did not renew my student visa since some one told me that the visa is only required to be valid if i am travelling in and out of canada.

I want to travel outside canada now but without a valid student visa.

can i travel? or would I have problems with the immigration?

Thank you

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Can go out of Canada if my Student has expired
by: Sharon - Expats Guide

Dear Aeesha

Thanks for your inquiry (please note that I am not an immigration officer).

In the following link you can find guidelines about renewing your study permit in Canada.

In any case I would recommend that you contact the CIC office in Canada . Provide them with your file number and they will advice you what to do.

Best of Luck
Sharon

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Validity of IELTS for Canadian Student Visa
by: Anonymous

I had given my ilets test and scored 6.5 but it was in 2007 and then I got my visa for study permit.

I am applying again for visa, do I need to give the test again or is the old one still valid?

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Validity of IELTS for Canadian Student Visa
by: Sharon - Expats Guide

Hello

Thanks for your inquiry (please note that I am not an immigration officer).

I assume you did not go to Canada after you received your Canadian student visa in 2007, and that you are applying again for a student visa outside of Canada.

According to Canada citizenship and immigration you are strongly recommended to submit IELTS test results taken within last 24 month

Best of Luck
Sharon

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Extending Canadian Student Visa and Post Graduate Work Permit
by: Anonymous

Hi Sharon,

I wanted to know when it comes to getting your Post Graduate Work Permit, is it good if you do a two year course or do two 1-yr course, whats the possibility of getting a renewal on a 1 yr study visa

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Do I need to include the IELTS test results in my Canadian visa application?
by: Rippy

Dear Sharon

I am an Indian student and have done my bachelors from UK.

I have got an offer letter from college in Canada for a master's program.

Do I still need to add my IELTS result for my visa application in India?

Thanks
I will be waiting for your response

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Do I need to include the IELTS test results in my Canadian visa application?
by: Sharon - Expats Guide

Dear Rippy

Thanks for your inquiry (please note that I am not an immigration officer)

According to the Canadian Study Permit Check list, you need to include in your application the IELTS test results taken within last 24 months.

Best of Luck
Sharon

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Extending Canadian Student Visa and Post Graduate Work Permit
by: Anonymous

Hi

Thanks for your inquiry (please note that I am nt an immigration officer)

According to CIC "A work permit under the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program may be issued for the length of the study program, up to a maximum of three years".

So if your Canadian study permit is issued for 2 years you will be able to work in Canada for 2 years after graduation, and if your Canadian study permit is issued for 1 year you will be allowed to work in Canada for 1 year only.

best of Luck
Sharon

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Canada student visa question
by: Anonymous

My brother who currently resides in Pakistan received a conditional acceptance in the BA program at McMaster University, based on which he got a student visa. Subsequently, he was unable to meet the conditions and McMaster revoked their acceptance. He has also been accepted in the BA program at York University which he now wishes to attend in the Fall semester.

Can my brother use the current visa (which was given to him based on admission to McMaster) along with Letter of Acceptance from York University to enter Canada? Could he face any issues at the port of entry because the visa was granted based on admission to McMaster but instead he will be attending York University?

Will appreciate an informed response.

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Canada student visa question
by: Sharon - Expats Guide

Dear Sir.

Thanks for your inquiry (please note that I am not an immigration officer).

According to Canada Citizenship and Immigration - "If you are a post-secondary student already in Canada with a valid study permit, you do not need to submit an application if you want to change your program of study or the institution where you are studying."

However, I am not sure if that is correct also for someone who has not entered Canada yet.

Does it say on his study permit in which University he is allowed to study?

Best of Luck
Sharon

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