Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, An international student may bring his or her dependents to Canada by one of two routes. ... A spouse or common-law partner who plans to work while in Canada has the option to apply for his or her Open Work Permit before entering the country, upon arrival to Canada, or after entering the country….

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If you are an international student studying full-time with a valid study permit, your spouse or common-law partner can apply for an open work permit. Having an open work permit enables your spouse or partner to work on or off campus full time while you study. See also Documentation for your family.

Work permit for spouse/partner. If you are an international student bringing your spouse or partner with you to Canada, they may be eligible for an open work permit that will allow them to work on or off campus full-time while you study.

Canada accepts students with study gap ranging from 2 years to 5 years for undergraduate and postgraduate courses respectively. Nevertheless, it varies from one university to another; they may accept the application even if you have 7 years of study gap.

It is not possible to get admission to any Canadian University or educational institution without an IELTS score. Even people who are from the US, UK, Australia who study in English medium also need IELTS scores

Yes, all colleges and universities in Canada accept PTE score. For education purpose PTE score is accepted everywhere.

Programs	English Test Score
Diploma	IELTS - Overall band score of 5.5 with no band less than 5.0 PTE – Overall 45; no less than 36
Bachelor’s	IELTS - Overall band score of 6.0, no less than 5.5 PTE – Overall 50; no less than 45
Graduate Diploma	IELTS - Overall band score of 6.5 no less than 6.0 PTE – Overall 6.5; no less than 50
Master Programs	IELTS - Overall band score of 6.5; no less than 6.0 PTE – Overall 6.5; no less than 50

The postgraduate diploma is a postgraduate academic qualification taken after a bachelor's degree. It is usually awarded by a university or a graduate school. ... It is also possible for graduate diploma holders to progress to a master's degree.

It depends on the length and type of program you will be attending. Your eligibility to work will be shown on the immigration stamp in your passport. International students are allowed to work for 20 hours per week during term days and full time during holidays. Many institutions have 'Job shop' to help students find part-time jobs. Job vacancies are also advertised in newspapers and online. There are also many national and regional employment agencies, run by both government and private organizations, which can advise on the broad range of opportunities available to their client businesses and industries. Most employers will want to see your resume and sometimes; they take an interview before hiring.

While a study permit authorizes international students to pursue their studies while in Canada, a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) allows a person to enter Canada. Depending on the country of citizenship, an international student may need a TRV for entry.

For overseas applications, applicants from countries whose citizens require TRV in order to enter Canada will be issued a TRV automatically if the application for a study permit is approved. These applicants do not need to submit a separate application for a TRV and there is no separate fee. The same applies to applicants from countries whose citizens need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) in order to enter Canada by air.

Please note that most Canadian Universities and colleges may require IELTS or proof of language proficiency in order to gain admission. However, please note that this is an admission requirement and not a requirement for a Canadian Study Permit unless applying through the Student Partner Program. Therefore, it is advisable that you verify with the academic institution you wish to attend to determine if IELTS is required and the scores needed

Canada requires citizens of certain countries to have their biometrics (fingerprints and photographs) provided. For a complete list of countries that require biometric identification, please visit this page.

Processing times for study permits vary by visa office. For a complete list of processing times based on visa office, please visit this page.

An applicant is not required to obtain a study permit for a program, which is less than six months in duration. However, if a course is longer than six months, the prospective student will need to apply for a study permit.

There are benefits to applying to a study permit even if you are applying to a program that is less than six months. Even if you do not need a study permit, it may be beneficial to apply for one. In the event that you decide to continue studying in a new program after completing your short-term studies, without a study permit, you may be required to leave the country and apply through a Canadian visa office outside Canada. To apply for a permit for a short-term course or program, your studies must be at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI).

If an application is refused, the individual may be able to re-apply with a new application

An international student may be eligible to work while studying in Canada. A student must have a valid study permit and be enrolled full-time at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI). Study permit holders may be allowed to work for up to 20 hours per week during regular academic sessions and full time during scheduled breaks. To work “on-campus” a student must meet the following criteria listed on this page.

In order to work “off-campus”, a study permit must be authorized for off-campus work by a visa officer. If you are enrolled in a full-time academic, professional or vocational training program at a designated learning institution, you may be eligible to work “off-campus” without a work permit. However, it should be printed on the study permit that you are authorized to work off-campus.

An international student must stop working the day they no longer meet the eligibility requirements. There is an important exemption to this regulation: students enrolled in an English as a Second Language (ESL) or French as a Second Language (FSL) program are not authorized to work with a study permit

Canadian immigration policy offers international students many ways to stay and settle in the country after graduation. A popular option available to international students after graduation is the possibility for an open work permit under the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP). Under the PGWPP, an individual who has studied full-time at a participating Designated Learning Institution (DLI) may be eligible to apply for a PGWP.

Gaining work experience in Canada after graduation may help you qualify for permanent residence in Canada through a variety of immigration available immigration programs. For more information on PGWP eligibility criteria, please visit this page. Generally, if a PGWP is issued, it is for the same duration as the applicant's studies for a minimum of eight months and a maximum of three years

An applicant may be required to undergo a medical examination based on the discretion of the visa officer

If a student is transferring from one Designated Learning Institution (DLI) to another, even if it is at the same level of study, he or she must notify Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) by updating his or her online account and ensuring that the school is a DLI.

The same applies for post-secondary students changing their level of study (i.e. from a bachelor’s to master’s program). Please check the conditions listed on the study permit to verify whether the permit restricts the holder from studying at a particular institution or program.

If a student transfers to a school, college, or university in Quebec, he or she will need to apply for a Certificate of Acceptance to Quebec (CAQ) and, if necessary, a new study permit. Primary students who are entering high school, as well as high school students who will move on to post-secondary education, must apply to modify their study permit.

A spouse or common-law partner of a valid study permit holder, who is enrolled full-time at a qualified post-secondary institution, may be eligible to apply for an open work permit. The open work permit for a spouse or common-law partner may be valid for the same period of time as the study permit, and as long as the study permit remains valid. In the study permit application, the applicant should indicate that the spouse will accompany him or her to Canada. If a spouse later decides to study in Canada, he or she should submit his or her own study permit application.

 For an accompanying spouse to be considered eligible for an open work permit, the study permit holder must be enrolled full-time at a degree-granting post-secondary institution. Eligible post-secondary institutions include:

• public post-secondary institution, such as a college or university, or CEGEP in Quebec;
• private college-level school in Quebec; and
• Canadian private school that can legally award degrees under provincial law.

Learn more about how international students can bring their family to Canada

An applicant’s dependent children may accompany him or her to Canada. However, an application for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) may be required for the accompanying dependent

A study permit application should be complete upon submission. A visa officer may make a decision based on the documents submitted with the initial application without giving the applicant a chance to submit the missing document

The current total fee for a PGWP is $255 CAD. This is comprised of two parts: $155 CAD is the work permit fee, and $100 CAD for the Open Work Permit Holder fee.

When we face the question of choosing the best country abroad for education, Canada tops the priority list without any doubt as it is considered best amongst all the countries. It is not only because of the education standard, but also the diversity the country offers. In other words, this country gives the opportunity of meeting people from diversified cultural, social and racial background. Canada has some of the best institutions, amongst other educational institutions in the world. These “state of art” colleges offer vibrant, creative and challenging environment, where students get the opportunity to pick & choose different programs they would like to study. The students in these innumerable “state of art” institutions range from 1,000 to 60,000. These institutions provide rock solid foundation, which is “the key” to develop one’s potential to the optimum. This would eventually boost one’s career prospects and help building a better future! Hence, if “cultural diversity” is one of the many things that you are looking at in your country of education, then Canada is your destination.

Canadian institutions offer a wide variety of programs ranging from undergraduate programs to postgraduate degrees and diplomas. Students can pick up various programs from a range of reputable institutions consisting of 1,000 to 60,000 students. Universities in Canada offer different undergraduate and graduate research programs.

At times selecting the right institution can be strenuous and confusing. Students often find this difficult and end up making the wrong choice. Our well-qualified counsellors at Career Connect Consultancy are available to guide in selecting the right institution as well as the right program that will boost career prospects. Your choice and your career objective will be completely taken into consideration before we advise you.

Different agencies uses different criterion for university ratings. Student should understand that it’s the department’s ratings that really matters. In other words, some institutions are known for their Engineering programs and some are known for Business schools. Here at Career Connect Consultancy, we help students understand the institutions’ strengths and help them to take a decision about their choice of education & university selection

One of the norms for all visa students is they must maintain the full-time status throughout the duration of their visa. In other words, international students will have to be enrolled in the full-time study throughout their stay in Canada.

You have a very good chance getting admitted in to MBA program if you have good GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) Score and maintain a minimum of B or B+ average during under graduation. Like any other graduate program, MBA is quite competitive and satisfying the minimum admission requirement doesn’t necessarily guarantee the admission into the program.

It depends entirely on the programs. However, who belong to countries where English is not the official language, needs to provide a proof of English proficiency while applying.

Applicants enrolled in full-time program in University or Community College in Canada for a minimum of one year, are eligible for open work permit upon the completion of their program. Completion of one-year full time program makes you eligible for one-year open work permit and two-year or more program will give you three years of work permit.

The thought of moving away from the comfort of a home, being on your own & especially migrating to another country is certainly a big decision. The evitable question that comes to one’s mind is” where shall I live”? “How much will it cost”? and so on... Living expenses in big cities will be different from the smaller ones. Average room rent in Canada is around $600. The institution fees structure varies depending upon the program and province. You can browse our website for average tuition fees for all the institutions we work with. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to send an email at info@careerconnect.com.np