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The immigration information on this page has been reviewed and endorsed by Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) or Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIAs) in compliance with the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and Regulations. However, this is not a legal document and information may change without notice. Always refer to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for the most up-to-date information. 


Overview of study permits

A study permit is a document issued by IRCC that allows a foreign national to study at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) in Canada such as TWU for a limited period of time.

You must have a study permit if your courses or program of studies is longer than 6 months.

You may be able to satisfy TWU’s study permit requirement without actually having a study permit if any of the following scenarios apply to you. Please review carefully as there are specific steps you may need to take in order to satisfy the alternative requirements.

  • You do not need a study permit if your program or course:
  • will be 6 months or shorter, and
  • will end before your initial immigration status expires/ends (such as work permit, visitor record, stamp in passport, etc).
  • You might want to apply for a study permit (even if this is not required) if:
    • you will study full time and would like to work on campus,
    • you will study full time as an exchange student and would like to work on and/or off campus, OR
    • you might extend your studies after your original course/program end

How to apply for a study permit from outside of Canada?
How to apply to extend your study permit from within Canada?
Sample of Study Permit
Important conditions of study permit holders in Canada
Ensure to maintain your student status

Who needs a study permit?
Who does not need a study permit?
What should I do if I am transferring from another college or university in Canada?
My study permit that I used for high school in Canada has not expired. Can I continue to use that same study permit at TWU?
What if my study permit application is denied?
I applied for a study permit extension but haven't received my new permit yet and my old permit has expired. Can I continue to study?
My study permit has expired. What should I do?
Does my study permit allow me to work in Canada?
How can I change the conditions of my study permit since I should now be eligible to work?
How can I replace my study permit?
I finished my program, but my study permit doesn't expire for a long time. Can I stay in Canada until it expires?

If you still have questions related to immigration, health insurance, and life as an international student in Canada?

  • Workshops and Seminars: Our workshops and seminars are conducted regularly to help international students stay informed and empowered. Link to TWU Calendar.
  • Service Hub: For personalized assistance in resolving immigration-related questions, please submit your inquiries through Service Hub. Our team is here to provide specific support and help with any concerns you may have. Please note that TWU RCICs or RISIAs can only advise international students, their spouses, common-law partners, and children. We do not submit IRCC applications on behalf of international students.

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Article ID: 153387
Created
Tue 8/1/23 5:16 PM
Modified
Thu 8/24/23 10:24 PM