What is the Visitor to Student Permit Program?

The Visitor to Student Permit Program allows international students who are already in Canada on a valid visitor visa or Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to change their status to a study permit and continue their studies here.

Who is eligible for the Visitor to Student Permit Program?

To be eligible for the Visitor to Student Permit Program, you must meet the following criteria: Be physically present in Canada on a valid visitor visa or eTA at the time of applying for the VTS. Have received a Letter Of Acceptance (LOA) from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada. Have sufficient financial resources to cover your tuition, living expenses, and return transportation.

What are the benefits of the Visitor to Student Permit Program?

To be eligible for the Visitor to Student Permit Program, you must meet the following criteria: Continuing your studies without having to return to your home country. Avoid the hassle and expense of traveling back and forth between Canada and your home country. If you decide to stay in Canada after completing your studies, you may be eligible for a post-graduate work permit, which can give you valuable work experience and enhance your chances of obtaining permanent residency.

How long does the Visitor to Student Permit Program application process typically take?

The processing time for the Visitor to Student Permit Program application varies depending on the individual circumstances of the applicant. However, it typically takes between 4-8 weeks for IRCC to make a decision.

What are the fees associated with the Visitor to Student Permit Program application?

There are two fees associated with the Visitor to Student Permit Program application: Study permit application fee: This fee is CAD$150 for adults and CAD$75 for children under 18. Processing fee: This fee is CAD$200 for adults and CAD$100 for children under 18.

Do I need to pay full-year tuition fees, when I am applying from inside Canada Study Permit?

You do not need to pay a 1-year fee to college or university, upfront. In most cases, you will only pay 1 semester fee to get a Letter of Acceptance (LOA).

Do I need a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) when you apply for a Study Permit from inside Canada?

No, you do not need a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) when you apply for a Study Permit from inside Canada.

Is there any age requirement to apply for study permit inside Canada?

Also, if you have your spouse who has a valid study or work permit inside Canada, you can still apply for a study permit inside Canada. The answer to that question is no, there is no such age limit. We have students who are in their 20s and we have students who are in their 50s, so everybody can apply.

If you have an education gap can I still apply for study permit inside Canada?

The answer is yes. Even if you have an education gap, there are a lot of institutions in Canada which would still accept you, so it's not a problem. We receive this question from a lot of people that what are the financial requirements if you want to apply a study permit inside Canada.

What is the financial requirements or proof of funds (POF) for applying for study permit inside Canada?

So this financial requirement remains same as somebody who's applying overseas or even if they're applying inside Canada. You need to have access to at least one year tuition fee which are going to pay to a public college or a private college and you also need to have access to the living expenses for at least one year of tuition of your state. If you have any dependents like spouse or kids, you need to provide additional funding for them as well.

Visitor to Student progam

Transitioning from visitor status to student status (also known as a change of status) can be an option for you if you have been staying in Canada as a visitor and wish to pursue full-time studies in a recognized academic institution. This program, known as the Visitor to Student Program (VTS), allows you to extend your stay and pursue studies at a designated learning institution (DLI). This process involves you applying for a student visa or changing your current visa to a student visa.

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Benefits of Changing Your Status from Visitor to Student

A Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) is not required to apply for a Study Permit when you apply from inside Canada.
You do not need to pay a 1-year fee to college or university, upfront.
While you study, you are allowed to work up to 24 hours per week, starting September, 2024.
Every 2 semesters, you are allowed to take a scheduled break for one semester. During this time, there are no restrictions on your work hours.
If you decide to stay in Canada after completing your studies, you may be eligible for a post-graduate work permit, which can give you valuable work experience and enhance your chances of obtaining permanent residency.
You can continue your studies without having to return to your home country.
You can avoid the hassle and expense of traveling back and forth between Canada and your home country.

Eligibility Criteria for the Student Permit Program

Reasons for Refusals of Study Permit When Applying as a Visitor

You do not have a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from a DLI.
If you do not have strong ties to your home country, such as a job offer or property ownership.
You do not have enough money to cover tuition, living expenses, and return transportation.
You provided false or misleading information on your application.
You have a history of immigration violations, such as overstaying a visa or working without authorization.
You have a criminal record, depending on the nature of the crime.
You submitted incomplete or incorrect documentation with your application.
You did not provide sufficient evidence to show your genuine intent to study.

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Experienced Team: Over a decade of experience in handling Immigration applications with a high success rate.
Tailored Approach: Personalized services and strategies based on your specific case.
High Success Rate: Proven track record using case law and precedents for positive results.
Comprehensive Support: Assistance from the start of the application process to obtaining your PR.

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If you have faced a refusal for any of the reasons mentioned above, don't worry. With over 10 years of experience, we specialize in handling previously refused cases. We have successfully secured approval for students who have had multiple refusals, long gaps in education, and are of mature age. We achieve this by tailoring our approach to your specific case and addressing each concern raised by the officer in previous refusals. Using case law, we identify similar cases with positive outcomes and apply them as precedents. This is why we have a high success rate, with over 90% approval in such cases. At Brightlight Immigration, we have a dedicated team of visa application specialists ready to assist you from the start of the application process to obtaining your visa. Start your process now.

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