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Canadian study permits

Learn who needs a Canadian study permit, how acceptance, funds and temporary intent are assessed, and what conditions apply after approval.

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Designated learning institutions

Check a Canadian school’s DLI status, campus and program details, and whether the specific course may support a post-graduation work permit.

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Provincial and territorial attestation letters

Understand provincial and territorial attestation letters, who needs one, available exemptions and when a new letter may be required.

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Proof of funds for a study permit

Build credible proof of tuition, living and travel funds for a Canadian study permit and explain sponsors, loans and recent deposits.

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Writing a study plan

Write a focused study-plan letter connecting the Canadian program to your education, career, finances and temporary immigration obligations.

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Study permit document checklist

Organize acceptance, attestation, identity, financial, academic and country-specific documents for a Canadian study-permit application.

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Study permit refusals

Read a Canadian study-permit refusal, obtain the record and decide whether stronger evidence, reconsideration or Federal Court review fits.

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Extending a study permit

Apply to extend student status in Canada, understand maintained status and prepare for passport, school or program changes.

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Changing schools or programs

Check the immigration steps before changing a Canadian DLI, province, campus or program and protect study, work and PGWP eligibility.

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Working while studying in Canada

Understand on-campus and off-campus student work, the 24-hour weekly limit, scheduled breaks, SIN conditions and when work must stop.

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Co-op work permits

See when a mandatory Canadian internship needs a co-op work permit, what the school letter must confirm and how the placement limit works.

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Bringing family while studying

Plan visitor, student and work-permit applications for a student’s spouse, partner and children under Canada’s current family rules.

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Post-graduation work permit eligibility

Check current PGWP rules for program length, language level, field of study, delivery method, application timing and maintained status.

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Immigration options after graduation

Compare PGWP, employer-specific work permits, Express Entry, provincial programs and the status deadlines that follow Canadian graduation.

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Study rules for minor children

Understand when a child needs a Canadian study permit, custodianship, school acceptance and rules for children already accompanying a parent.

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Restoring student status

Check the 90-day restoration rules after student status expires, what must be filed and why study and work normally stop while waiting.

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After a study permit is approved

Prepare travel documents, border evidence, permit inspection, school arrival and family arrangements after Canadian study approval.

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How to use this hub

School choice and immigration planning belong together

01

Institution

Verify the school and program against current immigration requirements.

02

Finances

Plan tuition and living costs with credible, traceable evidence.

03

Future options

Do not assume every program leads to the same work or permanent-residence opportunities.

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Canadian study permits

Learn who needs a Canadian study permit, how acceptance, funds and temporary intent are assessed, and what conditions apply after approval.

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Designated learning institutions

Check a Canadian school’s DLI status, campus and program details, and whether the specific course may support a post-graduation work permit.

Read the guide
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Provincial and territorial attestation letters

Understand provincial and territorial attestation letters, who needs one, available exemptions and when a new letter may be required.

Read the guide
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Proof of funds for a study permit

Build credible proof of tuition, living and travel funds for a Canadian study permit and explain sponsors, loans and recent deposits.

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Writing a study plan

Write a focused study-plan letter connecting the Canadian program to your education, career, finances and temporary immigration obligations.

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Study permit document checklist

Organize acceptance, attestation, identity, financial, academic and country-specific documents for a Canadian study-permit application.

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