Canada has one of the best education systems in the world, and for this reason hundreds of thousands of international students come each year to start or continue their career development. Many of them with the intention of immigrating permanently to Canada in the medium and long term.
Among the best universities in the world, according to the latest QS World University Rankings, you will find that the University of Toronto, the University of British Columbia, the University of McGill and the University of Calgary stand out in this index.
In addition to prestige and recognition, what are the benefits of pursuing post-secondary education in Canada?
The first step is to get in touch with an Immigration Consultant for effective advisory on selecting a study program that best suits your personal and professional goals.
As a general rule, an international student enrolled in full-time studies (different from language studies), at a Post-Secondary Designated Learning Institution, meeting the eligibility requirements, may work off campus up to 20 hours per week during regular academic periods; and full-time during scheduled academic breaks. On-campus, there are no restrictions on hours worked.
You must submit an application to extend your study permit once you have obtained a letter of acceptance for an academic program at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI).
Provided that you are enrolled on a postsecondary program, different than English as a Second Language (ESL) or French as Second Language (FSL) programs, your spouse or Common-law partner may be eligible to apply for an Open Work Permit in order to work full-time during the duration of your studies.
Canada allows recently graduated international students to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), which can be issued up to a maximum of three (3) years (depending on the length of your studies) and allow you to gain Canadian work experience that can then be used for a future application for permanent residence through the Express Entry System, Provincial Nominee Programs, or other pilot programs. Your spouse or common-law partner is also eligible to extend their work permit, if they meet certain prerequisites.
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