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Study Permits

Foreigners usually need a Study Permit to study in Canada. Recent immigration policy changes allow for flexibility in changing schools, and working in Canada both during your studies and after graduation. To qualify for a Study Permit, you must:

  • Have an acceptance letter from a qualified Canadian school;
  • Have sufficient funds for your tuition and living costs;
  • In certain cases, pass a medical exam; and
  • Establish that you are a bona fide student (ie you will not remain in Canada illegally after your studies are complete).
Proper planning at the outset of your studies is very important. Even the choice of schools will affect your options to work in Canada, either during your schooling or after graduation. With a carefully prepared multi-year program, you can study in Canada, obtain work permits after graduation, then qualify to immigrate to Canada.

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