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Studying in Canada

Study permits

Work permits for students

Study permits
  1. Do I need a study permit to study in Canada?
  2. How do I apply to study in Canada?
  3. How do I find out about schools, colleges, universities or other educational institutions in Canada?
  4. When should I apply for my study permit?
  5. What is a temporary resident visa?
  6. How do I apply for a temporary resident visa?
  7. How do I get information on studying in Quebec?
  8. How do I pay the fee for a study permit?
  9. How do I find out if I need a medical examination to study in Canada?
  10. How do I renew my study permit while I am in Canada?
  11. How do I get a copy of a lost study permit?
  12. Am I allowed to return home for a visit or travel outside Canada during my studies?
  13. I am already in Canada and have a valid study permit. I would like to change my school or program of studies. What do I need to do to modify my study permit?
Work permits for students
  1. How do I find out if I can work while studying in Canada?
  2. Can I still work in Canada even if I don’t apply under a student-related work permit program?
  3. If I receive an off-campus work permit for how long is it valid?
  4. Is there a fee to apply for an off-campus work permit?
  5. Once I apply for an off-campus work permit, how long will it take to process my application?
  6. If I am eligible and the institution where I study is participating in the program, can I apply for a job off campus right away, or do I have to wait until I receive my off-campus work permit?
  7. Are there any restrictions on where I can work or the type of job that I can apply for under the Off-Campus Work Program?
  8. Are there any restrictions on how many hours I can work once I receive my off-campus work permit?
  9. I am considering studying in Canada. Can I apply for an off-campus work permit at the same time as I apply for my study permit?
  10. What must I do to extend my stay or change my status (for example, from a full-time student to a full-time worker)?
  11. Why is the Off-Campus Work Permit Program not available to foreign students when they start their studies?
  12. How do I find out if the institution where I study participates in the Off-Campus Work Permit Program?
Date Modified: 2007-03-31

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