Can I Study in Canada without a Study Permit?

Highlights: Can I Study in Canada without a Study Permit?

• In the next two years, Canada plans to cap the total number of study permits to be issued.
• Individuals require a study permit from the IRCC to study in Canada. 
• An individual can study in Canada if they fall in the eight categories to study in Canada 
• Certain members of foreign armed forces don’t need a study permit to pursue higher study in Canada.

 

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Eight categories to Study in Canada without a study permit:

If a Foreign national falls within any of these eight categories, then they can study in Canada without a study permit:

 

• Students enrolled in short-time study program:

Foreign students who want to study in Canada for post-secondary education for six months or for a shorter period of time don’t need a study permit. 

 

• Members of  foreign representatives:

Individuals or members who are a part of GAC (Global Affairs Canada) as foreign representatives do not need a study visa in Canada.

 

• Members of foreign armed forces of a country under the Visiting Forces Act:

Canadian foreign armed forces member does not need a study permit in Canada. This applies to individuals designated civilian personnel appointed in the military for armed forces or under Canada’s Visiting Force Act (VFA). 

 

• Registered country citizens in Canada: 

Immigrants in Canada with citizenship from another country can study in Canada without a study permit. 

 

A registered status and citizenship are not similar; being a registered citizen of Canada means having a status as an indigenous person in Canada.

 

• Minor children in Canada:

Here are the following scenarios through which minor children can pursue or doesn’t need a study permit in Canada:

 

• If the child is a refugee or refugee claim
• Parents of minor children are refugees or refugee claimants
• Minor child parents are a Canadian Citizenship
• If the child is in school. 

 

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Temporary Residents and asylum seekers taking French language and culture courses:           

Asylum seekers or Temporary resident in Canada does not require a study permit to learn French and other cultural integration courses in Quebec.

 

Workers who are allowed to study without a study visa:

 

International workers who are in Canada are allowed to study in Canada without a permit if:

 

• A valid work permit that was granted on or before June 7, 2023
• Have a letter that is granted on or before June 7, 2023, which will authorize them to work

 

Advantages of appealing for a study permit and acquiring a study permit:

Foreign nationals have opportunities to be educated in Canada does not need to apply for study visa, if:

 

Minor Children in Canada:

As per IRCC, minor children in Canada with valid study permits have many opportunities to opt for:

 

• Secondary school co-op work permits
• Get the opportunity to be a part of Social Services in territories
• Can change between education levels without changing permits or applying for a new one.

 

Point to note: A minor child who wants to go on be educated in Canada must apply for a study permit after they are18-19 years old, depending on the place they decide.

 

Working student study permit benefits:

This benefit is only for enrolled full-time students with a permit at DLI. According to the license conditions, these students may work in campus.

Applicants who do not have a study visa cannot work during their Canadian study program and must register for a Canada work visa.

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