Study in Canada
We believe that education and travel are the single greatest investments that anyone can make in life. Being able to combine the two, and learn a new culture and language, is the ultimate experience for any young person. Here are some of the most common questions and answers.
Why Use Pathway to Canada?
We understand that the decision to migrate to another country to study is a huge decision in anyone’s life. We know because all of our staff have lived, studied and worked abroad. Studying in Canada and earning a certificate/degree that is recognized all over the world will not only expand your professional opportunities, but also broaden your global understanding.
We get to know each client individually and seek to clarify what every client wants from their education. All of our clients receive accurate, yet succinct, advice with friendly support inside and outside Canada. We are an honest, efficient and innovative migration and education agency that understands the modern world.
Pathway to Canada deals with all education partners directly. Furthermore, because our company is always ethical and honest, such institutions allow us to enter the marketplace, and advertise and recruit on their behalf.
Any advice and assistance that you require from Pathway to Canada is free to all students both prior to, and during, their studies.
No Cost to You
Pathway to Canada’s service is free of any fees and/or charges. This includes advisory and guidance related to flexible study options, applying for a Canadian Study Permit, employment and accommodation.
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The Process of
Studying in Canada
Choosing a Course
The choice of study program is central to the whole process you would be undergoing. You would need to provide a strong justification for the grant of a study visa to Canada through the program chosen. In our experience, the strongest bases would be one’s work history and educational background. A program choice aligned to these two qualifications would provide the strongest reasons for the successful grant of a study visa to Canada.
Applying to the School
Upon making a choice as to study program, Pathway to Canada would provide its wide ranging experience in submitting one’s application for a study visa. The most important document in your application would be the receipt of a letter of acceptance from a Canadian designated learning institution (DLI). Without this letter of acceptance, one cannot start the whole application process.
Applying for the Study Permit
Upon receipt of the acceptance letter from a School, the next step would be the application for the Canadian study permit. Pathway to Canada would assist you in the completion of your application for a study permit to the Canadian immigration authorities.
Applying for a Canadian Study Permit
The following are the four steps in the issuance of a Study Permit to Canada. Pathway to Canada assists all of our students
Eligibility Check
Pathway to Canada will ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements for the grant of a Canadian study permit. The following documents are generally needed for a successful application:
- An acceptance letter issued by a Designated Learning Institution (DLI);
- Proof of Financial support
- Supporting documentation ( this is dependent on the country of citizenship and residence);
Preparing the Application
Upon the meeting of all eligibility criteria, Pathway to Canada will assist students with the preparation of the application for a Canadian study permit. All the necessary documentation from your home country need to be completed. If one is deemed ineligible to qualify, the application for a study visa may be rejected and/or denied. Pathway to Canada has qualified immigration representatives review the application for a study permit before its submission.
Submission of the Application for a study permit.
- Pathway to Canada assists all of the students it has placed at the colleges with the Application for a Canadian Study Permit. Students can either submit an electronic or paper based application.
- Submission of an electronic application. Log on to the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website and open an account online. The application can be submitted through the use of electronic docs with scanned copies of documents.
- Submission of a paper-based application. Collate all hard copies of documents to be submitted and then send via post/mail/courier to the Visa Application Centre for IRCC in the country of origin.
Approval of the Canadian Study Permit
Once the study permit has been approved and issued Your Canadian study permit would be made available to you upon your arrival at a Canadian port of entry or POE. Upon the approval of the permit, you will receive a Port of Entry Introduction Letter from the Canadian immigration authorities. You must present this letter to the immigration officer upon your arrival in Canada before receipt of the Canadian study permit.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are The Conditions for the Issuance of a Canadian Study Permit?
The following are the conditions for the validity of an issued study permit. These conditions need to be observed in order to retain a valid study permit to Canada. The conditions are as follows:
- Enrolment and Registration in a Designated Learning Institution (DLI)
- Enrolment as either a part-time student or full-time student when studying Quebec;
- Authorized leaves allowed are capped at one hundred and fifty (150) days away from the program of study.
It is very important that the individual must know, understand and observe all the terms and conditions included on the issued study permit. Individuals that observe all the terms and conditions of the study permit would have a greater chance of being granted a Post Graduate Work Permit.
Can I Work on a Canadian Study Permit?
One of the most attractive reasons to study in Canada is the grant of authority to work while studying. This helps in paying for tuition, accommodations and other expenses. While studying full-time, an international student is allowed to work for at most twenty (20) hours per week. When school is on break, the number of hours allowed increases to forty (40) hours per week.
When on study permit to Canada, there is no need to obtain a work permit to be gainfully employed, regardless if they work on-campus or off-campus. The study visa would provide the parameters of the allowed work for an international student while in Canada. If the study program includes work experience for acceptance, the international student would be allowed to work more than twenty (20) hours during the semester. This benefit would be indicated in the letter of acceptance, alongside a work permit and a study permit. This issued work permit would only allow the student to work on campus during the semester.
Can I Include My Family on my Study Permit?
For students who are married and/or have children, an added benefit of bringing their family in country during their study time is provided. Canadian immigration officers would consider the inclusion of immediate family members with an individual’s study permit application. The inclusion of the family may affect the overall review of the study visa application.
When bringing family members using a study permit to Canada, the applicant’s spouse may become eligible for the grant of a work permit. This work permit would allow the visa holder’s spouse to work full-time in Canada during the duration of the study period.
Post-Graduation Visa Options After Graduation
Canada provides many post-graduation options for individuals who were granted an initial study permit. One of the options available is through what is known as the Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP).
The Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) allows study visa beneficiaries to remain in country for a period of up to three years after graduation. If you meet the requirements, within that period is the availability of permanent residency for individuals who have been gainfully employed for one (1) full year after graduation from a study visa program.
In order to be granted a PGWP, the visa holder would need to prove that they abided by all of there study permit conditions. This includes proof that the main activity of the visa holder during their stay in the country was to study and complete the program of study indicated in the visa granted. Once granted, the PGWP duration would be the same as the length of period provided in the original study visa.
Aside from working, there is also another option of further study in Canada. This program is called the Post-Graduate Study Permit and is often granted to international students who have completed a program of study from an accredited Canadian educational institution. This program would also allow the visa holder to work full time while studying for their post-graduate degree.
A PGWP’s term of validity may range from eight months to three years. This is one of the best ways to gain work experience in Canada, which is essential when seeking to obtain Canadian permanent residency status. A PGWP does not require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) in the grant of the work permit. Once a PGWP is granted, the following are but some of the ways one can obtain permanent residency in Canada:
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