Current regulations | New regulations, as of June 1, 2014 |
Applicants must show that they intend to pursue studies in Canada when applying for a study permit.
| Applicants must enrol in and continue to pursue studies in Canada. Failure to do so could lead to removal from Canada.
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Applicants may apply for a study permit to pursue studies at any educational institution in Canada.
| Study permits will only be issued to successful applicants who are pursuing studies at an educational institution that has been designated to receive international students.
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Study permit holders pursuing studies at publicly-funded and certain privately-funded post-secondary institutions must apply for an Off-Campus Work Permit to be able to work up to 20 hours per week off-campus during the academic session and full-time during scheduled breaks.
| Study permits will automatically authorize the holder to work off-campus for up to 20 hours per week during the academic session and full-time during scheduled breaks without the need to apply for a separate work permit. The study permit holder must be pursuing academic, vocational or professional training of six months or more that leads to a degree, diploma or certificate at a designated institution.
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Any international student can apply for a Co-Op Work Permit if a co-op placement is an integral element of their course of study.
| Only international students who are pursuing studies at a secondary school or at a designated institution may apply for a Co-Op Work Permit if a co-op placement is an integral part of their course of study.
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Visitors may not apply for a study permit from within Canada
| Visitors may apply for a study permit from within Canada if they are at the pre-school, primary or secondary level, are on an academic exchange or a visiting student at a designated learning institution, or have completed a course or program of study that is a condition for acceptance at a designated learning institution.
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International students who have completed their studies but hold valid study permits can remain legally in Canada until the expiration of their study permit.
| A study permit becomes invalid 90 days following the completion of studies unless the foreign national also possesses a valid work permit or another authorization to remain in Canada.
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There are no references in existing regulations that clearly state that Registered Indians who are also foreign nationals are exempt from the requirement to obtain a study permit.
| Registered Indians who are also foreign nationals may study in Canada without a study permit as they have the right of entry into Canada.
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Study permit holders are not authorized to work after the completion of their studies while awaiting approval of their Post-Graduation Work Permit
| Eligible international graduates will be authorized to work full-time after their studies are completed until a decision is made on their application for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
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