Health insurance policies vary from province to province. Students planning to study in Canada should research the availability of insurance in their intended province of study. International students in Canada are required to obtain health insurance for the duration of their stay in Canada. Certain provinces offer provincial health coverage to certain international students, either for freRead More…
Maintaining Status in Canada It is important not to exceed the duration of your authorized stay in Canada without first applying for a change in status. In addition, you should always comply with any conditions, such as restrictions on the nature of work, maximum hours you can work per week, how long you can study, etc. If you submit your application for renewal or a change in status beforeRead More…
Canada’s generous immigration policy allows certain family members of international students to come to Canada to work and/or study. Definition of Family Member For the purposes of this page, “family member” refers to a spouse, common-law/conjugal partner, and dependent children. Visitor Visas It is easier for family members of international students to apply for an aRead More…
Canada’s immigration policy extends the opportunity to gain valuable work experience to international students who have chosen Canada as their study destination. With a valid Canadian Study Permit, an international student may be eligible to work for an employer outside the campus of the educational institution where he or she is registered. Once eligible for off-campus work, internatioRead More…
Many international graduates choose to apply for Post-Graduate Work Permit, which allows them to work in Canada. Post-Graduate Work Permit is an open work permit with a maximum duration of validity of 3 years. Applicants do not need to have job offer at the time of application.International students can only receive one Post-Graduate Work Permit from IRCC in a lifetime. Eligibility RequiremenRead More…
Canada’s immigration policies in recent years is more in favor of international students. For example, many immigration programs do not require job offer, so that international students can immigrate by starting their own business and directly apply for immigration after graduation. These are all benefits for international students. The table below provides an updated overview of the various CRead More…