Canada Study Permit
Study at a world-class Canadian college or university and open the door to permanent residence. Canada's study permit is one of the most accessible and strategically valuable immigration pathways available.
Who Is This For?
- You have been accepted by a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) in Canada
- You can demonstrate sufficient funds to cover tuition, living costs, and return travel
- You have no criminal record and are in good health (medical exam may be required)
- You can show strong ties to your home country or clear intention to use the study-to-PR pathway
- You meet the language requirements of your institution (IELTS/TOEFL)
- You intend to leave Canada at the end of your authorized period unless you become a PR
How It Works
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Choose your DLI and program
Select an accredited Designated Learning Institution. Programs at college or university level are best for the study-to-PR pathway via PGWP.
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Receive your Letter of Acceptance (LOA)
You cannot apply for a study permit without an LOA from your chosen Canadian institution.
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Gather your documents
Prepare identity documents, proof of financial support, ties to home country, LOA, and (if required) medical exam results.
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Apply for your study permit online
Submit your application to IRCC. Processing time varies by country — apply early.
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Receive your study permit & arrive in Canada
On arrival, confirm the study permit conditions. You can usually work 20 hours per week off-campus.
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Apply for PGWP after graduation & transition to PR
After graduating from an eligible program, apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). Gain Canadian work experience, then apply for PR via the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
Why ITC iLand for This Program?
ITC iLand has processed thousands of temporary visa applications — LMIA-based and LMIA-exempt work permits, study permits, and visitor visas across dozens of nationalities. With 25+ years of experience and over 10,000 total cases handled, we know how to build applications that get approved and how to respond when officers push back.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Most full-time students at a DLI are eligible to work up to 20 hours per week off-campus during the academic session and full-time during scheduled breaks (winter, summer). Your study permit does not need a separate work permit for off-campus work if it is eligible.
The PGWP allows you to work in Canada for a period equal to the length of your program (up to 3 years) after graduating from an eligible DLI. This Canadian work experience is the key to qualifying for Express Entry's Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and many PNP streams.
To receive a PGWP, you must have studied at a public college, university, or certain private institutions. Short courses under 8 months, or programs at institutions primarily owned by a foreign entity, do not qualify. ITC iLand advises on choosing PGWP-eligible programs strategically.
Common refusal reasons include: insufficient proof of financial support, weak ties to home country, unclear study plan, choosing a program inconsistent with your previous education, or a visa officer's concern that you will not leave Canada at the end of your authorized stay.
Your spouse or common-law partner may be eligible for an open work permit if you are enrolled in a qualifying program (typically at the graduate level or in certain undergraduate programs). Your dependent children can apply for student permits to attend school in Canada.
After You Land — We Stay With You
SIN, banking, housing, school enrollment and citizenship countdown — ITC iLand stays with you.
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