Making the Move? Here Are the 5 Things to Do Before Moving to Canada for Studies and Work

Please assemble here for these five important things I want to share with you if you are an international student who plans to study in Canada.

 

Many students arrive in Canada before they learn the truth and end up in “trouble.” I thus want you to stay away from anything that can jeopardize your standing here.

 

1) Attend a college (designated learning institution) and complete a course of study that qualifies for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP)

 

We keep saying this, but a lot of individuals still fall for agents who are merely trying to steer them toward the wrong programs and schools where they won’t be eligible for a work permit after graduation. On many occasions, the students arrive in Canada before realizing they were duped.

 

Your school and the program you are enrolled in at the school must both be qualified for a PGWP in order for you to receive one.

 

Find out if the school qualifies for a PGWP here. Inquire with the school to find out if your program qualifies for PGWP if you’re not sure. This is crucial in every way.

 

Additionally, the duration of the program you complete will affect the duration of your PGWP, so plan ahead and be aware of your possibilities. Find out more about PGWP by reading this.

 

Avoid agents that advise you to attend a PGWP-free school while also pledging to hunt for a company to sponsor you for an open work permit after school. They misrepresent how simple and easy it is. Avoid the STRESS, then! Also read Make Your Dreams Come True: Secure a Without Experience General Staff Worker Job in Canada by 2023

 

2) When are you able to begin working in Canada?

 

As an overseas student, please have real money on hand to begin your studies! Don’t arrive without anything; you need a soft landing to begin your journey. Additionally, having money enables you to do that.

 

Have money set aside to use throughout the first weeks or months of your program. Only when your program has begun may you lawfully work. You are NOT allowed to work lawfully if you come in (before restart) with the intention of working quickly to spend before classes begin.

 

I know this is hard to hear, but don’t breach that law—the repercussions could be quite bad!

 

Read more here about the requirements for working as a student in Canada.

 

When you are working to save money and pay for expenses down the road, it is also less stressful. Because of this, I always advise students to have at least some cash on hand during their first term (which is equivalent to your first four months in Canada) to cover tuition, rent, and other costs.

 

What makes this so crucial? Having first-term costs will ease the burden on you because tuition and rent are payable as soon as you arrive in Canada.

 

Get ready to prevent being stuck.

 

3) The maximum number of hours a student can work

 

Only 20 hours a week of job OUTSIDE of school are allowed for students. anytime you are enrolled in classes and classes are in session. Additionally, you can work full time during designated breaks.

 

You know what else is fascinating, though? Because Canada is so nice, you are still allowed to work INSIDE your school during the 20 hours that you are allowed to work outside of it. When school is in session, the work you do WHILE in class does not count against your 20 hours of work time.

 

Information on this is available here. Don’t transgress that!

 

4) Changing a program or school after arriving in Canada

 

After arriving in Canada, you can alter your program or school choice and postpone the start date of your course.

 

Please be aware that if you want to start working before going to school, you cannot postpone your start date. Why was explained in number 2 above. Only after your program has begun are you permitted to work.

 

If you wish to completely switch schools, make sure to do it once you have arrived in Canada. This would imply that you have the second admission already or are striving to get it before you come in Canada (so you can change schools immediately after you enter Canada and get your study permit).

 

Through your IRCC application portal, you must also notify IRCC that you have changed schools. Here, the procedure is described.

 

After your visa has been approved and PRIOR to your arrival in Canada, if you decide to change schools, you will need to reapply for a new study visa. You were still outside of Canada when you switched schools, which is why. Here is where you may find more information on this. As much as you can, avoid doing this.

 

Your school must authorize the delay and provide valid justifications if you are delaying the commencement of your program after arriving in Canada. This is significant because, as a foreign student, you are required to be enrolled and engaged in academic pursuits at all times. However, your school may allow you to take a study break (that is NOT more than 150 days).

 

There are several causes for which a student could ask for a study leave. In Section D of this document, this is explained.

 

5) Understand when to extend, renew, or modify your status.

 

This is crucial in every way. Some students might need to update their immigration status in Canada, extend their study permits, or renew their passports and visas. Therefore, constantly bear in mind when your visa or permit expires.

 

According to the law, you must always be in good standing. It is advised that you apply for a visa or permit extension at least 30 days before the current one expires.

 

This is done to give you ample time to get your visa renewed before the existing one expires or to ensure that you have maintained status.

 

If becoming a permanent resident of Canada is something you are interested in, it is also never too early to start planning ahead. Browse the resources we provide on this site for more information about your choices for obtaining permanent residence in Canada.

 

Remember that as a bearer of a study permit, you are only a temporary resident. There is still a long way to go. Never let a quick profit deprive you of Canada’s long-term advantages. Although IRCC might not respond right away, they are aware of where you should wait.

 

Best wishes for your studies in Canada!

 

Check out the resources we have available if you’re new to the study in Canada experience and don’t even know where to begin.

 

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