A study permit authorizes an individual to study at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) in Canada. To apply, you must meet eligibility requirements, including having a valid passport, an acceptance letter from a DLI, proof of financial support, and possibly undergo a medical exam and provide police clearance certificates. Ensure you check the processing times and application steps well in advance of your study period.

To be eligible, you must have a valid travel document, an acceptance letter from a DLI, proof of financial support for tuition, living expenses, and transportation, and meet health and security requirements. Supporting documents may vary by country; consult the IRCC website or contact an educational counselor for specific details.

To maintain your study permit while in Canada, you must stay enrolled at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI), make satisfactory progress in your program, follow the conditions outlined in your permit, and depart Canada upon permit expiration.

The process includes:

1. Verifying your eligibility;
2. Preparing your application with required documents;
3. Submitting your application either electronically or via a paper-based method; and
4. If approved, obtaining your study permit upon arrival in Canada at a Port of Entry.

A study permit is not a visa. Depending on your nationality, you may need a travel visa or an electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter Canada. Visa-exempt countries may only need an eTA, while non-visa-exempt countries require a travel visa.

Yes, exemptions include:

• Programs lasting six months or less;
• Minor children accompanying parents who are authorized to work or study;
• Members of foreign armed forces on active duty; and
• Specific rules for studying in Quebec, where a Certificat d’acceptation du Québec (CAQ) is required before applying for a study permit.

1. Cap and Provincial Attestation Letter:

• Effective January 22, 2024, new post-secondary international students must provide a provincial attestation letter (PAL) with their study permit application.
• The PAL confirms allocation under a provincial or territorial cap.
• Exemptions: primary and secondary school students, master’s or doctoral students, in-Canada students, those with applications received before the deadline.

2. Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Update:

• Starting February 15, 2024, graduates of master’s degree programs under 2 years will be eligible for a 3-year PGWP.
• PGWP length for other programs continues to match program length, up to 3 years.

3. PGWP Eligibility for Public-Private Partnership College Programs:

• New students at public-private partnership colleges are ineligible for PGWPs.
• Current students at these colleges remain eligible if they meet the other criteria.

4. Changes to Open Work Permit Eligibility for Spouses:

• Open work permits will be available only to spouses and common-law partners of students in graduate and professional degree programs.
• Spouses and partners of students in other study levels will no longer be eligible, except if they already hold a permit under this stream.

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