Difference between revisions of "Categories of Persons under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (18:IV)"

A foreign national who wishes to study in Canada must apply for their initial study permit from outside Canada at a visa office under authorization of the Student Class. There are several exceptions to this general rule: in some circumstances a foreign national can study in Canada without a permit (see IRP Regulations ss. 188 to 189); and in circumstances such as extending an existing study permit a foreign national can apply for a study permit from within Canada (see s. 215).

International students enrolled in courses in Canada for six months or less do not need a study permit, as long as those studies began and will end within six months of their entry to Canada. However, they must still have valid temporary resident status in Canada to perform these studies.

To acquire a study permit, a foreign national must have an acceptance letter from a valid academic institution, sufficient funds, and the intention to leave Canada once their permit expires (see ss. 210 to 222 of the IRP Regulations).

Registered Indians (as defined under the Canada Indian Act) who are also foreign nationals are allowed to study in Canada without a study permit. However, those persons must still have valid temporary resident status in Canada.

 

 

• They have received a final transcript or an official letter from a designated learning institution confirming that they have met the requirements to complete the program.