Residents returning to Canada:
After 24 hr absence…C$50
–No Tobacco and Liquor

After 48 hr absence…C$200
Tobacco…200 Cigarettes and 50 Cigars
Liquor….40 oz. (1.14 Litres)

After 7 days absence…C$750
Tobacco…200 Cigarettes and 50 Cigars and 200g of Tobacco
Liquor….1.14 litres of liquor or 1.5 litres of wine

Former residents entering Canada:
1 year absence any articles owned for at least 6 months before return to Canada

Prohibited items:
The importation of firearms, explosives, endangered species or animals and plants, animal products, meat, food and plant material is subject to certain restrictions and formalities. The importation of fresh fruit is prohibited. Dogs and domestic cats may be imported from certain rabies-free countries (including the united kingdom and the republic of ireland) subject to certain restrictions and formalities (but note that rabies is present in Canada and pets will generally face quarantine on returning home).

Note: There is a general sales tax (GST) in canada of 7% on all goods and services. Visitors may reclaim this tax on accommodation and any goods purchased and taken out of the country, the total amount on each receipt for eligible exported goods must be at least C$3.50, visitors must also claim at least C$14 per rebate form. However, gst is not reclaimable on food, drinks, tobacco or any form of transport. To claim a rebate, a gst form must be completed, with all original reciepts attached, and mailed to the address on the form. Forms are available in hotels and tourist offices. GST must be claimed before applying for provincial tax, with the exception of quebec and manitoba, where the provincial sales tax can be reclaimed at the same time as gst on the gst form. GST forms should be sent to Revenue Canada, Customs and Excise, Visitors Rebate Programme, Ottawa, Ontario KLA 1J5.

Bringing Goods into Canada for Personal Use
Most things that you bring into Canada for your personal use during your visit will be considered “personal baggage” by Canada Customs. Some examples of personal baggage are food, fishing tackle, cars, boats and motors, snowmobiles, fuel, sports equipment, television sets, musical instruments, computers and cameras.

You are not allowed to carry a weapon, such as a firearm or mace or any other spray to be used against humans, for self-defence in Canada. There is more information about the restrictions on importing firearms to Canada below.

Canada Customs’ chief concern is to establish that you really are bringing the goods in for your personal use. If you are going to be carrying large amounts of consumable products, such as food or fuel, please contact a Canada Customs office before you begin your trip to determine what special measures you should take.

You may also bring bona fide gifts worth up to Canadian $60 each for your friends in Canada without paying duty, provided these do not consist of tobacco or alcoholic beverages.

Information about Canada Customs & Revenue Agency, including excise and GST, is of a general nature only and is not intended to constitute advice for any specific situation. For particular questions, the reader is invited to contact Canada Customs

Restrictions on items for Personal Use
Alcohol
Those meeting the age requirements of the province or territory of entry (19 in most provinces; 18 in Alberta, Manitoba, and Québec) may bring into the country either:

• 1 liters (40 ounces) of liquor or wine; or
• 24 containers, at 355 milliliters (12 ounces) each, or their equivalent, of beer or ale Any alcohol in excess of these amounts will be subject to duty, provincial fees and taxes, except where it is illegal to bring in more alcohol than specified above.

Tobacco
Visitors meeting the age requirements of the province or territory of entry are allowed to bring the following amounts of tobacco into Canada without paying duty:

• up to 200 cigarettes,
• 50 cigars,
• 200 grams (7 ounces) of loose tobacco
• and 200 tobacco sticks.

Any additional quantities are subject to duties and provincial fees and taxes. Some provinces may also limit the total amount of tobacco that can be brought into their jurisdiction.

Drugs for Medical Use
Prescription drugs should be clearly identified and should be carried in the original packaging with a label that specifies both what they are and that they are being used under prescription. It is also a good idea to bring a copy of your prescription and a contact number for your doctor.

Diabetics and others who have to bring syringes with them should also carry some evidence of their need for using these.

Bringing Firearms into Canada.
Canada has strict laws governing the cross-border movement, possession and use of firearms.

All goods, including firearms, must be declared to Canada Customs & Revenue Agency customs at the first point of entry.

A visitor may import a non-restricted firearm, such as a sporting rifle or shotgun, only for the following purposes:

• sporting or hunting use while in Canada
• bonafide competition use;
• transport though Canada to another country;
• protection against wildlife in remote areas of Canada (excluding national parks) if the customs officer is satisfied that the circumstances warrant the firearm’s importation.

No special documentation is currently required to import non-restricted firearms.

Handguns are classed as restricted firearms and may be imported only for use at approved shooting competitions. A Permit to Carry, which may be obtained from Canadian police agency, is required.

Requests for a Permit to Transport restricted firearms (e.g. most handguns) through Canada to other parts of the U.S., including Alaska, or another country are normally denied. Visitors should discuss their options with Canada Customs & Revenue Agency customs officials before leaving for Canada.

Certain handguns and all automatic weapons are classed as prohibited firearms and are banned from entering Canada. Severe penalities and confiscation apply to the possession of illegal firearms in Canada.

Before importing a firearm, you should check with a firearms officer for the Canadian province or territory you intend to enter. For more information and the addresses of these officials, see the brochure Importing a Firearm or Weapon into Canada, or Memorandum D19-13-2, Importation of Offensive Weapons. You may get both of these publications at any Canada Customs & Revenue Agency customs office.

The Government of Canada is actively reviewing possible changes to the rules for the importation of firearms. Prior to any visit, be sure to ask either customs or a provincial firearms officer as to whether new requirements have been put into place.

Radio Communication Equipment
If you have an American operator’s licence, you may use your aircraft, marine or amateur radio while visiting Canada without a Canadian licence. All other types of radio transmitting stations may only be used in Canada if accompanied by a letter of registration from: Industry Canada’s Radio Regulatory and Broadcasting Branch. Call (613) 998-3372 for more information.

Transporting Goods through Canada
Goods “in transit” to another country (but not handguns) may be brought through Canada. To facilitate your border crossings, you should carry three copies of a list of all the goods you are bringing with you, including values and serial numbers if applicable. Consumable goods, such as alcohol, tobacco and food, should be packed in containers that can be corded and sealed by Canada Customs at the time of entry.

Meetings, Conventions & Incentive Travel
Special arrangements are available for Companies wishing to hold business meetings or conventions in Canada.

Booklets explaining aspects of Canada’s goods and services tax (GST)/ harmonizing sales tax (HST) relevant to those holding business meetings or conventions are available. These include: GST / HST Information for Non-Resident Meeting Planners and Convention Organizers and How the GST / HST Applies to Non-Resident Incentive Travel Organizers. Call the GST / HST information line at (613) 990-8584 to order your copy.

Leaving Items in Canada between Visits
If you will be making more than one trip to Canada over a specific period of time and intend to leave goods in Canada between these visits, you must obtain an E99 permit from Canada Customs when you enter the country. Please note that boats, motors and boat trailers may only be left in Canada during the off-season if you are having maintenance or repair work done on them at a bona fide marina.

An E99 permit also enables you to leave your vehicle at an airport or marine terminal while you travel in Canada.

There are special measures in place for American residents who have purchased a cottage or other vacation home in Canada for use a sa seasonal residence or who have rented one on a three-year lease or longer. For more information, contact Canada Customs and ask for the brochure Seasonal Residents.

Regional Customs Offices
Trade Administration Services and Customs Border Services Offices will provide additional information about entry into Canada or bringing goods into Canada. Please contact the office that deals with the area of the country you are planning to visit.

There are not any specific rules as to what you can and can’t do but certain activities or habits will affect the cost of your life insurance.

Like all insurance, life insurance is calculated on risk factors and the higher your risk because of lifestyle, age and medical history, the more you will pay per month. As a healthy young person you are likely to be considered low risk and the cost of your policy will reflect that.

You can apply for a life insurance policy if you are between the ages of 17 and 64. At 17 you may not have any dependants but if you do have a family or are thinking of starting one then you may wish to think about getting yourself covered so that some financial provision will be made for them should the worst happen. Getting a life insurance policy may provide you and your family with some protection.

TYPES OF LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES
You know that you need life insurance. However, with the wide variety of insurance policies available, you may find choosing the right one difficult. It’s really not as confusing as it seems, however, once you understand the basic types of life insurance policies.

Term life insurance
With a term policy, you get “pure” life insurance coverage. Term insurance provides a death benefit for only a specific period of time. If you die during the coverage period, your beneficiary (the person you named to collect the insurance proceeds) receives the death benefit (the face amount of the policy). If you live past the term period, your coverage ends, and you get nothing back.

Term insurance is available for periods ranging from 1 year to 30 years or more. You may be able to renew the policy for a new term without regard to your health, but at a higher rate. Your premium goes toward administrative expenses, company profit, and a reserve account that pays claims to those who die during the term period. As you get older, the chance that you will die increases. To cover this increasing risk, your premiums will likewise rise at regular intervals. For this reason, premiums that were quite inexpensive at the time you initially purchased your term policy will become much more expensive as you get older. Most term insurance also has a conversion feature that allows you to switch your coverage to some type of permanent insurance without answering health questions.

Traditional whole life insurance–guaranteed premiums
Whole life insurance is a type of permanent insurance or cash value insurance. Unlike term insurance, which provides coverage for a particular period of time, permanent insurance provides coverage for your entire life. When you make premium payments, you pay more than is needed to pay for the current costs of insurance coverage and expenses. The excess payment is credited to a cash value account. This cash value account allows the insurance company to charge a level, guaranteed premium and to provide a death benefit and cash value throughout the life of the policy.

As you make payments, the cash value account grows. With traditional whole life insurance, the cash value account is guaranteed and held in the insurance company’s general portfolio–you don’t get to choose how the cash value account is invested. However, the cash value can potentially grow beyond its guaranteed amount through the payment of dividends (profits earned by a “mutual” insurer). The cash value grows tax deferred and can either be used as collateral to borrow from the insurance company or be directly accessed through a partial or complete surrender of the policy. It is important to note, however, that a policy loan or partial surrender will reduce the policy’s death benefit, and a complete surrender will terminate coverage altogether.

If you live to the policy’s maturity date, the policy will “endow,” and the insurance company will pay the accumulated cash value (equal at maturity to the death benefit) to you.

Universal life–openness and flexibility
Universal life is another type of permanent life insurance with a death benefit and a cash value account. Like whole life insurance, the cash value is held in the insurance company’s general portfolio–you don’t get to choose how the account is invested. Unlike traditional whole life, universal life insurance allows you flexibility in making premium payments.

A universal life insurance policy will generally provide very broad premium guidelines (i.e., minimum and maximum premium payments), but within these guidelines you can choose how much and when you pay premiums. Reducing or increasing premiums will impact the growth of the cash value component and possibly the death benefit. You are also free to change the policy’s death benefit directly (again, within the limits set out by the policy) as your financial circumstances change. Be aware, however, that if you want to raise the amount of coverage, you’ll need to go through the insurability process again, probably including a new medical exam, and your premiums will increase.

Universal life policies reveal all aspects of the policy’s cost structure, including the cost of insurance (the portion set aside to pay claims) and expenses. This information is not always available with other types of policies. Another feature of universal life is the option to add the cash value to the face amount when the death benefit is paid. For example, say you die when you have $200,000 of cash value within your $1 million policy. If you chose the enhanced benefit option, your beneficiary receives $1.2 million. Keep in mind, however, that nothing is free–the increased benefit is reflected in premium calculations.

Variable life–you make the investment decisions
Like other types of permanent life insurance, variable life insurance has a cash value account. A variable life insurance policy, however, allows you to choose how your cash value account is invested. A variable life policy generally contains several investment options, known as subaccounts, that are professionally managed to pursue a stated investment objective. Choices can range from a fixed interest subaccount to a highly volatile international growth subaccount. Variable life insurance policies require a fixed annual premium for the life of the policy and may provide a minimum guaranteed death benefit. (Guarantees are subject to the claims-paying ability of the issuing insurance company.) If the cash value account exceeds a certain amount, the death benefit will increase.

Variable universal life–the ultimate in flexibility
Variable universal life combines all of the options and flexibility of universal life with the investment choices of a variable policy. It is a true hybrid product, and you make most of the policy decisions. You decide how often and how much your premium payments are to be, within guidelines. With most variable universal life policies, you get no guaranteed minimum cash value or death benefit. Your premium payments in excess of administrative costs and the cost of insurance are invested in the variable subaccounts that you choose.

As with both variable and universal life insurance, your policy may lapse if the cash value account falls below a certain level. Low-interest loans can be taken against your cash value account, and cash withdrawals are available. However, keep in mind that your policy’s face amount is reduced by the amount of a policy withdrawal, and withdrawals may be taxable. You have the option of choosing a fixed or enhanced death benefit. Today, most variable universal life policies offer a rider that guarantees the death benefit at a certain level regardless of the performance of the subaccounts, provided that a stated minimum premium is paid for a predetermined number of years.

Joint or survivorship life for you and your spouse
Some married couples choose to buy insurance together within the same policy. These policies take the form of either a joint first-to-die or a joint second-to-die (survivorship) design. With first-to-die, the death benefit is paid at the death of the spouse who dies first. With second-to-die, no death benefit is paid until both spouses are deceased. Second-to-die policies are commonly used in estate planning to create a pool of funds to pay estate taxes and other expenses due at the death of the second spouse. Joint and survivorship policies are generally available under any type of permanent life insurance. Other than the fact that two people are insured under one policy, the policy characteristics remain the same.

Out of Canada emergency medical expenses are not generally covered by your provincial medical plan and these expenses can be financially overwhelming. While travelling outside your own province of residence in Canada, some medical and paramedical expenses may only be partially covered by your provincial health insurance program. Whether you travel frequently or occasionally, there is a plan that’s right for you. Depending on your needs, you can opt for coverage on a daily or annual basis.

What is a work permit?
It is a written authorization to work in Canada issued by an officer to a person who is not a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada. It is required whether or not the employer is in Canada. Usually, it is valid only for a specified job and length of time. A work permit may be issued based on labour market opinion (HRSDC confirmation) or may be issued on the basis of other requirements.

What is an Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) confirmation?
An HRSDC confirmation is the opinion provided by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) to the officer which enables them to determine whether the employment of the foreign worker is likely to have a positive or negative impact on the labour market in Canada. An HRSDC confirmation may be required in order for a work permit to be issued.

The HRSDC confirmation process is started by the prospective employer who contacts HRSDC to get a job offer form. When the form is completed and submitted, HRSDC considers several factors, including the availability of Canadians and the offered wages as well as the economic benefit the foreign worker would bring. HRSDC then provides advice to the officer.

The HRSDC confirmation is typically given for a specific period of time, and the work permit will be issued to coincide with this period. Renewal of a work permit beyond the specified period will therefore likely
require a new opinion from HRSDC.

Who requires a work permit?
Anyone who is not a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident who wishes to work in Canada needs to be authorized to do so. Depending on the nature of the activity, in some cases the person is authorized to work by virtue of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and Regulations themselves. But in most cases, he or she will need to obtain a work permit from Citizenship and Immigration Canada to work legally in
Canada. You may obtain further details on persons exempt from obtaining a work permit by visiting our Web site or by contacting a visa office. The requirements to obtain a work permit are outlined in the following pages of this guide.

When should I apply?
You can apply for your work permit as soon as you receive written evidence of your job offer or contract of employment or as soon as you receive an HRSDC confirmation. In cases where a HRSDC confirmation is not required, you may apply when you have written evidence of your job offer from your employer.

What requirements must I meet to obtain a work permit?
You must show the officer that you meet the requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and Regulations. You must also:
Working in Canada

• satisfy an officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your employment;
• show that you have enough money to maintain yourself and your family members in Canada;
• be law abiding and have no record of criminal activity (you may be asked to provide a police clearance certificate);
• not be a risk to the security of Canada;
• be in good health (complete a medical examination, if required);
• produce any additional documents requested by the officer to establish your admissibility.

In straightforward cases, applications received until 11.00 a.m. at Consulate General of India, Toronto, are processed and Visa delivered by 4.00 p.m. the same day and the applications received between 11.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon Visa are delivered the next working day between 3.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.

This does not apply to non-Canadian passports where the processing time is more.
(Source : http://visatube.com)

The provinces regulate education and schools in Canada. For more detailed information on living and studying in a specific province or territory, contact the school where you wish to study

Canadians place a premium on education and demand first-rate schools. Canada spends more per capita on its education system than any other country in the G-7 and is among the top three countries in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). A degree from a Canadian university is recognized worldwide and as a result, international students who graduate from Canadian universities enjoy successful and prosperous careers.

The popular courses
A course that has witnessed a growing interest is, of course, animation and multimedia. In fact, alumni of Canadian institutes have produced films like Jurassic Park, The Mask, Terminator II - Judgement Day. Sixty per cent of the animation technology in Hollywood comes from Canada. Many Canadian institutions are internationally recognised for their excellence in this field, making Canada an obvious destination for students pursuing animation and graphic design.

The leading institutes offering this course are: Sheridan College, Infocast Digital Arts, Vancouver Film School, Humber, Algonquin College and many more community colleges. Graphic Design is at times offered as part of the Fine Arts programme. Students, when focussing on this programme, will find it is being offered primarily at a community college, rather than at a university.

However, traditionally, Indian students like to pursue Business, Computer Science/Information Technology, and Engineering in Canada. There is also a substantial interest in Hospitality and Tourism, Media and Communication Studies, Biotechnology/Bio-infomatics.

Criteria for qualification
Requirements are high: English language skills and depending on the level of study, a score between 217 and 237 in TOEFL. Other documents required are a portfolio, in addition to academic transcripts. These are basic requirements but they would vary from institute to institute and undergraduate to postgraduate level.

The application process
The intake time is during the Fall (September) season. So students should start their research work a year in advance. Deadlines for this session are between December to March. A few colleges may have deadlines further on, during April-May. The first step for a student should be to get in touch with the Canadian Education Centre, India. A student does not even need a study permit if he/she is planning to study a short-term programme in Canada. Instead, the candidate can avail of a visitor’s visa for six months, which was earlier issued only for three months.

Scholarships/cost of living
Scholarships are pretty minimal at the undergraduate level but as the level of study increases, so does the opportunity of applying for scholarships. Tuition fees vary from province to province, institution to institution, programme to programme. But the average estimation of tuition costs will be between C$6000-15,000 per year.

The cost of living is C$10,000 per year on an average but this differs from province to province. On-campus accommodation is available and is usually the preferred choice, at least initially. International students are allowed to work for 20-22 hours per week only. Students need to be alert to the happenings on campus and on the look out for notices, which are usually placed in the department, International student office, cafeteria, and library. A majority of the job opportunities are available in computer labs, studios, cafeteria, security etc. as attendants and helpers. And students can manage to get paid C$7.50-8 per hour.

With 93 universities and 138 community colleges, Canada offers world-class education at a reasonable cost. It is a world leader in many high tech fields, thanks to our excellent computer science and engineering colleges. Canada is home to almost 1 million people with roots in all parts of India, who enrich our proudly multi-cultural society; many more have come to study in Canada and brought their newly acquired skills back to India to contribute to its development.

Getting there

For Graduation
1. TOEFL score (550-600)
2. Completion of 10 +2
3. 70 per cent marks

*The range of acceptable marks varies from 60-85 per cent

For Post Graduate
1. TOEFL score (550-650)
2. Completion of four-year bachelors degree or equivalent
3. 70 per cent marks
4. Qualifying test, such as GRE, may be required

Obtaining Approvals.

Depending on your country of origin and the type and length of study, you may require:

• a visa
• a student authorization
• both a student authorization and visa
• or, none of the above

The type of documentation required depends on your country of origin, the program you are taking, and the length of your study:

• Short-term programs of six months or less do not require a study permit.
• All other programs require a student authorization.

Guide to Proceed;

1. Student authorization forms
You may obtain student authorization forms in your country of origin at the Canadian Embassy, High Commission or Canadian Education Centre. Applications and documentation must then be submitted to the nearest visa office. A person may apply for a student authorization at a Canadian port of entry only if that person is a national of the United States; a permanent resident of the United States; a resident of St. Pierre and Miquelon; or a dependent of a person who is in Canada on an employment or student authorization.

2. Collecting documents
It is important that students submit all documentation requested with their applications. Missing documentation will delay the authorization process. The following documentation must be included in student authorization applications:

 


• Proof of identity. This includes photocopies of a valid passport or travel document or identity document that guarantees re-entry to the country that issued it; and four recent passport-size photos (2″ x 2.5″) for each family member, with the full name and date of birth recorded on the back of each photo. Visa officers may also wish to see the actual passport or travel document and will inform you if this is the case.

 

 


• Proof of financial support that shows you will have enough money during your stay in Canada to cover tuition fees, return transportation and $10,000 CDN per annum for living expenses. Documentation for this requirement could be proof of a Canadian bank account or a bank draft in convertible currency, bank statements for the past four to six months, or proof of payment of tuition and residence fees. (As a guideline, $10,000 CDN plus to tuition fees per academic year is generally viewed as sufficient.)

 

 


• Medical examination in your country of origin. Medical exams are required if your stay is longer than six months. Please note that medical processing will add several weeks to the time necessary to obtain a student authorization. In some cases, you may need a medical examination even though your course is less than six months in duration. In these instances, a visa officer will determine whether you will require a medical examination and will send you the appropriate medical forms and instructions.

 

 


• Proof of acceptance by an approved educational institution. The following information must be included in letters of acceptance: name, date of birth, mailing address of student; the course for which the student has been accepted; the estimated duration or date of completion of the course; the date on which the course begins; the last date on which the student must register for the course; the academic year which the student will be entering; whether the course is full or part-time; the tuition fee; any conditions related to acceptance; clear identification of the educational institution; and licensing information for private institutions. This letter must be signed by an authorized representative of the institution.

 

 


• If you are a minor (typically less than 18 years but this can vary from province to province), proof of custodianship in Canada is required. You must provide a notarized declaration signed by your parent or legal guardian in the country of origin AND a notarized declaration signed by the custodian in Canada stating that adequate arrangements have been made for the custodian in Canada to act in place of a parent in times of emergency, such as when medical attention or intervention is required. For younger children, a broader declaration may be required. Broad declarations must state that the custodian is not only responsible in times of emergency but also for day-to-day care and supervision.

Getting Visa

Once you have completed the application forms and have gathered the necessary documentation, proceed to the visa office nearest to you and submit the forms and required information along with a student authorization fee. When reviewing your student authorization application, a visa officer must be satisfied that you meet the requirements of the Canadian Immigration Act and Regulations and that you will only be in Canada temporarily. Once the visa officer is satisfied that you are a “bona fide” student and all statutory requirements are met, you will be issued a document which must be shown to an immigration officer at the port of entry in Canada in order to obtain a student authorization. As your student authorization will normally be valid for the duration of your course, please ensure that your travel document (passport) is also valid for that same period of time

Frequently Asked Questions

Q How about the interview?

After reviewing your application, a visa officer will decide if an interview is necessary. If so, the officer will contact you directly to set up a time and place for an appointment.

Q On arrival ?

When you arrive in Canada, you must inform officials at the port of entry that you are an international student picking up your student authorization. At that point, you will show the letter issued by the Canadian visa office in your country of origin to an immigration officer, who will issue your student authorization. Please note that authorizations are not issued by customs officers. The immigration officer at the port of entry will determine whether you may enter Canada and how long you may stay. You must either leave Canada on or before the date set by the immigration officer or have your status extended by an immigration office in Canada. When you come to Canada, you will first pass through Canada Customs, where you must show your travel documents and tell the Officer that you are coming to Canada to study. Next, you will talk to a Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) Officer at the Port of Entry.

Be prepared to produce the following documents when you arrive in Canada:

• The letter of introduction from CIC that you received when your Study Permit was approved. This letter shows your permit reference number;
• Your valid passport;
• A valid Temporary Resident Visa (if required);
• An original or copy of a letter of acceptance from the school at which you are permitted to study;
• Evidence of financial support;
• Letters of reference or any other documents recommended by the Canadian embassy, high commission, or consulate in your country.

Carry these items and all other valuable papers, cash and traveller’s cheques with you at all times rather than with your checked baggage.

You may not be allowed in Canada if any of your documents are missing or if any of the information on your application or letter of reference is wrong.

Q Can I change my school?

You may change institutions and/or program of study to others at the same level. Applications for changing schools can be obtained from the nearest Canada Immigration Centre. However, if the terms and conditions on your student authorization state that you are required to attend a specific school, then if you wish to change schools, you must apply for a new student authorization and provide the appropriate documentation. This may be done while you are in Canada.

Q Can I work during my stay in Canada?

You may work on the campus of any publicly-funded, degree-granting institution that you are attending. If you are a full-time student at a post-secondary institution, you may also require an employment authorization for the following circumstances: if the intended employment is an essential and integral part of your course of study (this does not apply to accounting students, medical interns or medical residents); if the intended employment is related to an approved research or training program; or if you have successfully completed a community college or university program in Canada and wish to work for a maximum of one year in employment related to your course of study.

Q Obtaining an extension of my student authorization?

If you wish to extend your student authorization, you can do so within Canada. Contact the nearest Canada Immigration Centre at least two months before the expiry of your authorizations, and ask for an application to be mailed to you. All applications for student authorizations from within Canada must be mailed to and processed by Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s central processing

Q Why should I get a Study Permit?

There are benefits to having a Study Permit, even if you do not require one. If you have a valid Study Permit, you can:

• work part-time on campus at the college or university at which you are registered as a full-time student; and
• apply to renew your Study Permit from within Canada, if you decide to continue studying in Canada.

The “conditions” listed on your permit will tell you:

• how long you can stay in Canada;
• where you can study;
• at what level you can study;
• your program of study;
• the date by which you must leave Canada;
• if you need to report for medical examination or observation;
• if you need to report to provide evidence of compliance for certain conditions;
• if you are permitted to work on-campus at your institution

Q When should I apply for my Study Permit?

You should apply as soon as you receive your letter of acceptance from the educational institution. The time needed to process an application to study in Canada may vary at different visa offices.

Q What is a Temporary Resident Visa?

A Temporary Resident Visa is an official document issued by a visa office abroad. It is placed in your passport to show that you have met the requirements for admission to Canada as a temporary resident.

Q Do I need a Temporary Resident Visa?

It depends on the country of your citizenship

Q How do I Apply for a Temporary Resident Visa?

If you need a Temporary Resident Visa in addition to your Study Permit, you do not have to make a separate application or pay a separate fee. An officer will issue it at the same time as the documentation that you will need to enter Canada as a student.

Q How to Exit and Re-Enter Canada ?

In order to return to Canada, you must be in possession of:

• a valid passport or travel document;
• a valid Study Permit if you are returning to study in Canada