Dual Intent for International Students: Can You Study Temporarily and Still Plan for Permanent Residence?
Many international students choose Canada because of the quality of its education and the possibility of building a career after graduation. Some students may eventually qualify for a post-graduation work permit, Express Entry, a provincial nominee…
Can IRCC Cancel a Study Permit After It Is Issued?
Receiving a Canadian study permit can feel like the end of a difficult application process. However, the document is not an unconditional right to remain, study or work in Canada until the date printed on it. A study permit may be cancelled in specific…
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…
