The Study Permit is a temporary status that typically limits the foreign student’s stay to the length of their studies. Generally students enter Canada after acceptance by the school, college or university and approval by the Canadian Embassy or consulate abroad. The Study Permit allows students with financial support to take full advantage of the Canadian educational process while providing the possibility of limited access to career-oriented employment.

Techocan International Co. Ltd. has referred numerous foreign students to such schools and colleges as Selkirk College in British Columbia, the University of Manitoba in the province of Manitoba, and McDonald International Academy and Seneca College in Toronto.   

Letter of Acceptance  

An application for a Study Permit requires a Letter of Acceptance as proof of acceptance by an approved academic institution. The Canadian immigration authorities, in consultation with educational Institutions, has prepared an acceptable standard form for all Letters of Acceptance issued by Canadian schools and universities.

Available Funds

The foreign student must also prove financial support sufficient to allow the student to reside and study in Canada without working. The student must prove the availability of adequate funding for the complete period of study without the necessity of earning money from Canadian employment.

Intention to Leave Canada

 The student must also prove that an intention to depart from Canada upon the completion of the period of studies. The student is required to show a sufficiently strong connection to their own country that they will leave Canada upon the completion of their studies.

Medical Examination

The foreign student may be required to pass a medical examination.  If the duration of the visit is less than six months, no medical examination is required. If the duration of the visit is greater than six months, no medical examination is required unless the student has resided or sojourned for six or more consecutive months in a designated country or territory in the one year immediately preceding the date of seeking entry to Canada. In accordance with the Designated Country / Territory List, the People’s Republic of China and SAR Hong Kong is a designated country or territory which requires a medical examination.

Refusal of Visa

The Canadian Consular officer may deny an application for a Study Permit where it appears there is insufficient financial support to allow the student to meet the living expenses and school expenses without working. The consular officer may also deny an application for a Study Permit where it appears there is little or no relationship between the student's proposed course of studies in Canada and career opportunities in the home country. An application may also be refused when, in the opinion of the consular officer, there are insufficient ties to the home country to compel the student to return upon the completion of studies. Depending on the economic conditions of the student's home country, the consular office may be reluctant to issue a Study Permit for fear the student will not return home upon the completion of his studies.

Students Working in Canada

A Study Permit allows qualified students to participate in post-graduate practical training work-experience or curricular practical training programs. Students may be permitted to accept limited employment. Undergraduates are expected to successfully complete their first year of studies before commencing employment. Graduate students may begin working immediately if work is a requirement of their course of studies.

Change of Visa Status

The Student must leave Canada and seek a new Study permit upon completion of studies or practical training, or make application for a variation of status from inside Canada.