Student Immigration
Did you know?
- Canada has extraordinary education system with many top ranks schools in the world
- Studying in Canada is one of the best ways to immigrate to Canada
- Become eligible to work in Canada upon completion of a suitable program
- Over 402,000 study permits were issued in 2019
Mehta Immigration is here to guide you on how to leverage these programs to find the quickest and cost-effective way to enter Canada. Read more below or complete an assessment and contact Mehta Immigration today so that we can help you putting together your immigration plan today!
In most cases, a study permit is required for students to take courses or register in a program. A study permit is required for studies that are more than 6 months in length.
Requirements and Eligibility
- Be accepted in a program at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) for study
- Demonstrate and prove that they have significant financial support to pay for schooling and living expenses during the period of study
- Provide proof of ties to the home country and show that they will return to the home country upon completion of the program
- Must be in good health to be medically admissible to Canada
A work permit is required if work is an integral part of the program that is being offered by the college or university.
Requirements and Eligibility
- The student must have a valid work permit
- The work experience must be required to complete the program requirements
Note: The work cannot be comprised of more than 50% of the total duration of the intended program of study. This work permit is not applicable to for studies that are English or French as a second language or studies that consist of general interest or preparatory/ prerequisite courses.
PGWP is a pathway for students who have completed a program at a Designated Learning Institution to apply for a work permit. The length of the work permit is dependent on the length of the program of study.
Requirements and Eligibility
- Completed a program at an eligible institution in Canada that is atleast 8 months in duration leading to a diploma, degree or certificate
- Have maintained full time status in Canada during each academic session of the program (except the final academic session)
- Have received a transcript and an official letter from the institution that requirements of the program have been met
- Apply for a PGWP within 180 days of the completion of the program
