What Happens During a Strike, Lockout or School Closure?
A labour dispute or sudden school closure can leave an international student facing questions that domestic students may not have to consider. Missing classes is not only an academic concern. It can raise questions about study-permit compliance, work…
Changing the Level of Study at the Same DLI: Do You Need a New Permit or PAL/TAL?
Moving from one program to another at the same Canadian school may look like a simple academic change. For immigration purposes, however, the answer depends on more than whether the school remains the same. A student may move from high school to college,…
Prerequisite and Pathway Programs Before the Main Canadian Program
Receiving conditional admission to a Canadian college or university can feel like receiving two offers at once. The student has a place in the intended diploma or degree, but only after completing a language, academic or other prerequisite program. This…
Short-Term Programs of Six Months or Less: Do You Need a Study Permit?
A short course in Canada can offer professional training, language development or a new credential without requiring years of study. It can also create confusion about immigration documents. Many prospective students hear that a program lasting six…
Online and Distance Learning in Canada: Study Permit and PGWP Rules
Online learning can make Canadian education more accessible, but it can also create immigration questions that are easy to misunderstand. A student may be allowed to take a Canadian course online without travelling to Canada. That does not necessarily…
Completing a Canadian Study Program Early: When Does the Study Permit Expire?
Finishing a Canadian study program ahead of schedule can feel like a major success. You may have taken a heavier course load, received transfer credits or completed an accelerated program. However, early completion also starts important immigration…
The Gap Between Two Study Programs: Can an International Student Work?
Finishing one program and moving on to another is a common and often exciting step for international students in Canada, whether progressing from a diploma to a degree, from an undergraduate program into a master’s, or into an entirely new field of…
