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Canada Study Visa

Canada is one of the most student friendly destinations for Study Abroad. It has got an excellent education system which focuses on the development of skills of the students. Along with living in one of the culturally diverse countries of the world international students enjoy number of benefits while study in Canada.

Types Of Education Providers In Canada

Study in Canada will give international students a world class experience along with advancement of their knowledge and skills. Students may choose to study in

  1. Universities
  2. Colleges
  3. Private career colleges
Study Options In Canada

There is range of options to choose from for international students. Depending on their academic background and any work experience the students may have, applicants may choose to do

  1. Diplomas
  2. Advanced Diplomas
  3. Bachelor’s degree
  4. Post Graduate certificates
  5. Masters degree
  6. Doctoral degrees
General Admission Requirements For Canada Study Visa For Diplomas And Advanced Diplomas
  1. School transcripts for grades 10 and 12
  2. IELTS 6 or an equivalent score in acceptable test like PTE
For Graduate Certificate/pg Certificate/ Pg Diploma
  1. 3 years Bachelors degree
  2. IELTS 6.5 or an equivalent score in an acceptable test like PTE
For Bachelors Degree
  1. School transcripts for grades 10and 12
  2. IELTS 6.5 or an equivalent score in acceptable test like PTE
For Masters Degree
  1. Four years Bachelors degree
  2. Work experience may be pre requirement for some courses
  3. IELTS 7 or an equivalent score in acceptable test
Duration Of The Post Study Work Visa - PSW
  1. Course Less than 8 months there is no PSW visa
  2. Course more than 8 months but less than 2 years the PSW validity is as per length of course
  3. Course of 2 years or more the PSW visa 3 years
Part Time Work Options

During study period international students are allowed 20 hours of part time work. During scheduled vacations they can work full time. There are temporary arrangements in place regarding the number of hours the students can work while studying. From 15 November 2022 to 31 December 2023 there is no restriction on the number of hours the students may work while study in Canada.

Canada Visitor Visa

Canada Visitor Visa From India

Visit your family & friends in Canada by applying for ‘Visitor Visa’to Canada. The Visitor Visa for Canada is a Temporary Resident Visa which enables you to visit Canada on temporary basis. You can apply for this visa, if you’re outside Canada if you would like to meet your any family, relative or your child studying in Canada on student-visa.

Conditions For Canada Visitor Visa

To apply for tourist visa for Canada from India following conditions must be met

  1. Purpose of visit
  2. Resources for purpose of visit
  3. Motivation to return to home country after purpose is over
Requirements Of Canada Visitor Visa For Indians

What all you need for having visitor visa for Canada from India?

  1. Letter of Invitation It is important to have an invitation from the person whom you want to visit in Canada. This is very important to apply for Canada visitor visa from India.
  2. Valid Travel Document - You’ll need a valid passport which makes you eligible to travel overseas.
  3. Ties at Home Country – It is necessary to make Immigration Officer satisfied with the fact that you have essential links back at your home country which is proved via your job, family, home, financial assets etc. Specifically, it is important to prove that you’ll return to you home country after your temporary stay in Canada.
  4. Funds required for Canada visitor visa – The funds and money are most essential assets for you as you should have enough money for your visit in Canada which should cover each of your expenditures. There is a certain amount of funds required for Canada visitor visa.
  5. No criminal or Immigration-related Convictions
Duration Of Canada Visitor Visa

Visitors are restricted in length of stay and subject to various conditions. Generally, they are allowed to stay up to 6 months. After getting stamp of approval for visiting Canada temporary, you’re eligible to be in Canada on temporary basis to meet you family and friends. The duration of Canada visitor visa could be of 10 years also. If you have frequent reasons to travel to Canada you may apply for Canada tourist visa 10 years.

Canada Visitor Visa Processing Time

The Canada visitor visa processing time is quite fast. Applicants may expect the processing time of their visitor visa to Canada to be of 1 to 2 months.

Canada Spouse Visa

Canada student spouse visa is for partners of students with Canada study permit to join their partners. It is also called an open work permit. With Canada spouse visa an applicant gets an opportunity to work in Canada.

Apply For Your Canada Student Spouse Visa With Canada Study Visa Applicant

If the application of the main applicant for Canada study visa falls under SDS category the student and spouse may apply for their visas together

Conditions Of Spouse Open Work Permit For Canada
  1. Your spouse must be enrolled in a designated learning institute in Canada
  2. Your spouse must have a valid student visa
  3. Your spouse must be enrolled in a course having Post graduation work permit rights
  4. You must have verifiable evidence of your marriage
Student Spouse Visa Canada Requirements
  1. The applicant does not need to have a job offer to apply for dependent visa Canada
  2. Your partner needs to be enrolled in a DLI institute in Canada for study in a full time course.
  3. You must be in a genuine relationship with your spouse
  4. You must funds in your name to support yourself in Canada
  5. You must have good level of establishment in your home country
Open Work Permit Canada Document Checklist

Applicants need to provide 4 kinds of documents to support the Canada open work permit as the spouse of the Canada student visa holder

Personal Documentation

The Passport copies, any qualification or work experience documents you may have comes under this category

Relationship Documentation For Canada Student Spouse Visa

As a proof of your relationship only marriage certificate may not be enough. You need to provide extensive documentation to prove that the marriage has taken place as per the custom and tradition of the place you live for the case officer to positively asses your relationship aspect. This is unique to your circumstances

Financial Documentation For Canada Student Spouse Visa

You need to have funds of about 4 to 5 lakh. As a proof of funds only bank statement may not be enough. You need to provide evidence or explanation of any recent transactions that may have occurred to support your Canada open work permit application.

Spouse Documents From Canada
  1. Documentation which shows your spouse legal status in Canada
  2. Current enrolment letter with a designated learning institute
  3. Address proofs of the supporting spouse in Canada
  4. Bank Statements of the spouse in Canada
  5. Work experience if any

Canada Work Permit

About the process

Most foreign nationals need a work permit to work in Canada. There are 2 types of work permits.

Employer-specific work permit

An employer-specific work permit lets you work in Canada according to the conditions on your work permit, such as

  1. the name of the specific employer you can work for
  2. how long you can work
  3. the location where you can work (if applicable)

Before you apply for an employer-specific work permit, your employer must give you

  1. a copy of your employment contract
  2. 1 of the following:

  3. a copy of a labour market impact assessment (LMIA)
  4. an offer of employment number (for LMIA-exempt workers)
  5. To get this number, your employer must use the Employer Portal.
If your employer doesn’t need to use the Employer Portal

If your employer does not need to use the Employer Portal to submit an offer of employment, they must give you a copy of the employment contract.

Open work permit

An open work permit lets you work for any employer in Canada, except for one that

  1. is listed as ineligible on the list of employers who have failed to comply with the conditions, or
  2. regularly offerserotic dance, escort services or erotic massages
  3. You can only get an open work permit in specific situations

Some jobs require a medical exam. If you don’t want medical conditions on your open work permit, you can get a medical exam from a panel physician.

If you want to bring your family with you

Your spouse or common-law partner and dependent children may be able to work, study or live with you while you work in Canada.