How many months is a Canadian student visa usable ?

How many months is a Canadian student visa usable ?

by Mhamed Saad
(Alex , Egypt)

Hi Sharon

If I apply for a student visa now to obtain it next Mars on the basis that I'm going to join the upcoming spring semester starting in May (that's one month from the date I will have obtained my student visa) , can I simply skip the "spring" semester to join the next "summer" semester that starts in September using this visa ? Or shall I have to renew my student visa next July ?

In other words - How many months does the student visa stay usable before I get denied entry into Canada ? If it's usable for only 2 to 3 months only do I have to renew the one I will have obtained in Mars without submitting all the previously submitted documents simply by showing up my visa or shall I have to go through the whole process from the very beginning?

Thanks a lot for your time and concern

Mhamed Saad

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How many months is a Canadian student visa usable ?
by: Sharon - Expats Guide

Dear Mhamed Saad

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

According to Canada citizenship and Immigration ? "If you are enrolled in a post-secondary program you may change your school, level, program and field of studies without applying for a new study permit. You don?t need to apply for a change to the condition of your study permit either. You may continue to use your study permit as long as it is valid."

Best of Luck
Sharon

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