Are you currently living and studying in Canada using a study permit? Do you wish to stay in Canada even though your study permit is about to expire? Well, don’t fret, just take a look at this step-by-step guide on how to extend your Canada study permit.
A Canadian study permit is valid for the period of time that the student is studying, plus an added 90 days. This is to give the student time to prepare to leave Canada. But what if your permit is close to expiring and you want to keep studying in Canada? In this case, you should apply for a study permit extension.
Before applying to extend your study permit, it is important to make sure that your passport is still valid and that it does not expire before your study permit expires.
So be aware of the expiration dates on your study permit as well as on your passport, and make sure that you apply for a study permit extension before your passport expires.
So let’s talk about how to apply for a Canada study permit.
You need to apply online to extend your study permit. You will only be able to apply on paper if:
Follow these five simple steps if you want to extend your study permit.
So now you know how to apply to extend your study permit. But what if you want to extend your Canada study permit and you also want to travel outside of Canada We’ll give you tips on how to make sure you will be able to re-enter Canada after your travels.
You will be able to re-enter Canada if:
If your study permit extension is still being processed by the time you return from your travels, you may be allowed to re-enter Canada on a visitor visa. However, in this case, you will not be able to study in Canada until you have received your study permit extension.
Your study permit is not a travel document and it does not allow you to travel in and out of Canada. You may need a visitor visa (temporary resident visa) or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to go along with your study permit, to allow you to travel and re-enter Canada.
In order to apply for a Canadian visitor visa (or temporary resident visa) you need to meet a number of requirements:
One way you can apply for a visitor visa is through Express Entry. It’s in the name. Express Entry aims to get you to Canada as quickly as possible. Another program you could apply through is the Provincial Nominee Program. If you meet the necessary requirements, you could be on your way to visiting your chosen Canadian province.
An eTA is a requirement for visa-exempt foreign nationals who are travelling to Canada. Your ETA will allow you to enter and re-enter Canada, should you wish to travel outside of the country, perhaps to visit family or friends in your home country. Your ETA is linked to your passport and is valid for a maximum of five years. However, if your passport expires, your ETA will expire as well.
To apply for your eTA, you’ll need:
So now you know all about extending your study permit and how to be able to re-enter Canada if you wish to travel outside of the country.
To make sure that you are able to re-enter Canada, apply for your study permit extension before it expires so that you can be certain about your future.
Understanding the process of extending your study visa can be tricky, so finding out everything you need to know about immigration and visas is made simple!
Your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is based on the following factors:
Provincial Nomination (600 Points)
600 points are awarded for an enhanced Nominee certificate from a province in Canada through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
Job Offers (50-600 Points)
A Canadian job offer will also earn you points; the number of points is based on the NOC level of the particular job.
Core Human Capital Factors (600 Points)
These take into account your level of education, for example:
If you intend to gain higher qualifications, your score will increase. This same point system applies to your legal partner or spouse if you applied together.
Language (150 Points)
Improving your language skills in either English or French through a recognized Canadian institution can also raise your CRS score.
Work Experience
The more experience you have, the more points you earn. This also applies to your legal partner or spouse.
You must:
You must register with the Canadian Job Bank within 30 days unless:
You must have a Labour Market Impact Assessment in order to earn Comprehensive Ranking System points, unless you:
If you qualify for any of the Federal Programs, you have 30 days from when you submit your profile to complete the rest of the requirements like registering with the Job Bank. If you do not, your Express Entry profile cannot be activated.
There are three programs to apply for under Express Entry:
The following factors affect your eligibility:
Work Experience
You must:
Language Ability
You must:
Education
You must:
Proof of Funds
You must prove you can support yourself and your family financially, unless:
Additional Factors to Be Considered
This program is aimed at people who wish to become permanent residents (PR) of Canada. This only applies to people who qualify in a skilled trade.
Minimum Requirements
You must:
Skilled Work Experience
These skilled trades are involved in the Federal Skilled Trades Program as ranked by the National Occupational Classification.
Group Number | Job Description |
---|---|
72 | Industrial, construction or electrical trades |
73 | Equipment operation and maintenance |
82 | Technical and supervisors in:
|
92 | Processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisor Central control operators |
632 | Cooks and chefs |
633 | Bakers and butchers |
Education
You do not need a specific qualification for this program, but you can earn more CRS points if you have:
Language Ability
Be assessed by the province or territory
Each of the provinces or territories have different requirements for the skilled trade industry.
Minimum Requirements
You must:
Skilled Work Experience
Work experience must be gained in the following job levels based on the National Occupational Classifications.
Job Description | Skill Type |
---|---|
Technical jobs | B |
Skilled trades | B |
Professional jobs | A |
Managerial jobs | 0 |
Education
You do not need an education to apply for this program, but you can score higher if you:
Language Ability
To qualify you must score well in the various language tests determined by the CEC.
Canadian Language Benchmark Score Needed | Job Level (NOC) |
---|---|
7 | 0 |
7 | A |
5 | B |
The language test must be approved by IRCC and must not be older than two years when you apply.
Note:work experience gained as a student or a self-employed individual does not count.
Work experience must be within three years of applying for the Canadian Experience Class. Work experience must be gained in the following job levels as based on National Occupational Classifications.
Job description | Skill Type |
---|---|
Technical jobs | B |
Skilled trades | B |
Professional jobs | A |
Managerial jobs | 0 |
You do not need an education to apply for this program, but you can score higher if:
Note: Only apply for an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) if your foreign education is either equal to, or higher than the Canadian education standard.
To qualify you must score well in:
Canadian Language Benchmark score needed | Job level (NOC) |
---|---|
7 | 0 |
7 | A |
5 | B |
The Language Test must be approved by the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada .These tests are based off your French and English ability to:
Your test results must be included if you are applying for this program through the Express Entry program. Note: these tests must not be older than two years when you apply.
When you apply for the Express Entry, and want to immigrate with your common law partner, you must choose who will be the principal applicant.
Note: a common law partner is a person who has been married to you for one year. This applies for same sex and opposite sex partners.
Choose the principal applicant by looking at who will score the highest points under the Express Entry program.
You may be inadmissible if you are:
Note:under the Express Entry you can apply to live in other provinces/territories in Canada, except Quebec. This province has its own set of requirements needed for you to enter.
These are the factors that are used to calculate CRS Points
A legal agent is an authorized representative that must be:
Note: An unauthorized agent will not be able to help you with your application.
If you want to ensure that your Registered Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) is an authorized consultant, you can check with the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC).
The ICCRC’s website has a register of all the persons that are qualified to be Canadian Immigration Consultants. Any individual who claims to be a legal consultant will have a RCIC code. If there are no results for a person’s RCIC code, then they are not a legal Canadian Immigration Consultant.
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accompanying or not:
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and we may take up to 7 business day to submit from the date of receipt of all documents from you.
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Your all education documents after 12th class. If your diploma, certificate or degree
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You must show that you have at least 12 months of full-time work experience within the 36
months before your application.
You must provide the following documents of you and your spouse:
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Canada.
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