FAQ

If you are determined that you will go abroad for higher education, you need to be prepared on the following areas:

• Academic performance: Potential international students need to have adequate academic grade or scores from their Bangladeshi educational institutions.
• Course selection: Choose your course that you want to study abroad. If you are unsure about it, our team will arrange an interview with you in selecting the right career for you.
• Study session selection: Decide when you want to start your study in Canada. Most study sessions start from September and few starts from January.
• City selection: Select the city in Canada you prefer to reside. If you are unsure, we are here to help you.
• English language test: Assess your English language proficiency test. We strongly suggest you take preparation before you go for the English test. Higher mark in the test is an asset. Remember, English language test such as IELTS is valid for 2 years.
• Financial resources: Arrange your financial resources for your Study permit/visa application, tuition fees, air travel, living expenses in Canada, travel related shopping, and other relevant expenses.
• Have documents updated: For faster processing of your study permit/visa, you should have updated passport, national ID, etc.
• Change in your study program: If your Canada study program is not similar to the program that you completed in Bangladesh, you should be prepared to explain the reasons.

Yes. All international students from Bangladesh must need a study permit to study in Canada. According to Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), "foreign nationals must obtain a study permit in order to study in Canada. However, foreign nationals may be exempted from requiring a study permit in the following situations:

• Family members or private staff accompanying a foreign representative accredited by Global Affairs Canada; or
• Members of the armed forces of a country or territory designated for the purposes of the Visiting Forces Act."

An international student should apply for the study permit soon after he/she receives the acceptance letter from Canadian college/university.

It takes approximately 4 weeks to get the result of the study permit application. The processing time does not include the time for biometrics and the time it takes to send an application from VAC to IRCC office.

Generally, the duration of a study permit depends on the duration of your study program. For example, if your study program is 2 years long, most likely you will get a study permit which is 2 years long.

Yes. All international students from Bangladesh must need a visa to study in Canada. You will receive a visa when your study permit is approved.

A study permit is a document that allows an international student to study and stay in Canada. International students from Bangladesh need to apply for the study permit before they arrive at the Canadian border. Usually, a study permit is given to the international student by the immigration authority at the time when he/she enters Canada. If you travel by air to Canada, you will receive your study permit at the Canadian airport from Canadian immigration authorities.

In contrast, a visa is a document which is usually attached to your passport and it allows an international student to travel to Canada. A single-entry visa allows you to enter Canada only once. Whereas, a multi-entry visa allows you to enter Canada multiple times as long as you have a valid study permit. The Singapore Visa Office is responsible for student visa for Canada.

Biometrics means, your finger prints and photo will be collected for identification purposes at the Visa Application Centre.

Yes, you must go for biometrics for your study permit/visa application for Canada. However, if you went for biometrics within last 10 years, you do not need another biometrics. This means biometrics is valid for 10 years.

Yes, you can monitor your application status.

Just in case, if you fail to get study permit/visa in your first attempt, please do not panic. Our team will review your documents again and will help you to rectify the reasons for refusal.

There are 3 options for you in response to your study permit/visa refusals.

• judicial review at the Federal Court of Canada. Yes, you can go to the Federal Court of Canada for a judicial review against your study permit/visa refusal. Just bear in mind that the process is time consuming and expensive.
• Application for reconsideration. We will help you in this regard.
• Starting a new application. We will help you in this regard.

No. Study visa falls under Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) category, and TRV refusal cannot be appealed.

After receiving your study permit/visa, read the pre-departure guide on student life in Canada.

We highly recommend you use ArriveCAN app to receive mandatory travel information on and after your entry into Canada. Also, you can read: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): International students. Bear in mind that failure to comply with the mandatory rules can lead to fine or punishment.

If you bring more than 10,000 Canadian dollars with you, you must declare the amount to the Canadian Border Service Agency (CBSA) Officer at the Canadian airport. Otherwise, Officers may fine you or seize your funds.

Yes. Before travelling, make sure you have a valid visa to come back to Canada. A single-entry visa allows you to enter Canada only once. Whereas, a multi-entry visa allows you to enter Canada multiple times as long as you have a valid study permit.

No. You can change college/university/study program without changing your study permit. However, you have to inform Immigration authorities about the change. Read "Change your post-secondary school in your account" for how to inform immigration authority.

While you are in Canada as a study permit holder, you must comply with the conditions for study permit in Canada. Read "Your conditions as a study permit holder in Canada" for more details about the conditions.

International students can Work on college/university campus: According to Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), an international student who meets the following requirement is eligible to work on college/university campus.

• "You can only start working in Canada when you start your study program. You can't work before your studies begin.
• You can work as an international student in Canada if your study permit lists a condition that says you're allowed to work on- or off-campus.
• You can work on your school campus, without a work permit, if you:
• are a full-time post-secondary student at a:
• public post-secondary school, such as a college or university, or CEGEP in Quebec
• private college-level school in Quebec that operates under the same rules as public schools, and is at least 50% funded by government grants, or
• Canadian private school that can legally award degrees under provincial law
• have a valid study permit, and
• have a Social Insurance Number (SIN)."

International students do not need any work permit to work in your college/university campus. According to IRCC, international students can work for:

• "the school,
• a faculty member,
• a student organization,
• yourself (for example: you own a coffee shop that is located on campus),
• a private business,
• a private contractor that provides on-campus services to the school."

International students can work 20 hours weekly outside the college/university campus regularly: According to IRCC, a fulltime international student can work 20 hours outside the campus, if the international student meets the following requirements:

• "you're a full-time student at a designated learning institution (DLI)
• you're enrolled in a post-secondary academic, vocational or professional training program or
• a secondary-level vocational training program (Quebec only)
• your study program is at least 6 months long and leads to a degree, diploma or certificate
• you've started studying
• you have a Social Insurance Number (SIN)"

International students can work fulltime outside the college/university campus in scheduled breaks: According to IRCC, international students can work fulltime outside the college/university campus while they are "on a scheduled break, such as winter and summer holidays, or a fall or spring reading week. International students are free to work overtime or work 2 part-time jobs that add up to a higher than usual number of hours." "International students must be a full-time student both before and after the break to work full-time. International students can't work during a break that comes before you start your very first school semester."

International students can work as a co-op student or interim: According to IRCC, "Some study programs include work experience as part of their curriculum. You can apply for a co-op or intern work permit if:

• you have a valid study permit
• work is required to complete your study program in Canada
• you have a letter from your school that confirms all students in your program need to complete work placements to get their degree, and
• your co-op placement or internship totals 50% or less of your study program"

Spouse or common law partner of an international can get work permit. The IRCC states "Your spouse or common-law partner may be eligible for an open work permit if you:

• have a valid study permit and
• are a full-time student at one of these types of schools:
• a public post-secondary school, such as a college or university, or CEGEP in Quebec
• a private college-level school in Quebec
• a Canadian private school that can legally award degrees under provincial law (for example, Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate degree)"

When an international student cannot finish his/her study within the time of study permit, he/she must apply to extend the study permit.

If an international student finishes the study early, the study permit will be valid for 90 days after an international student completes the study or the expiry date on the study permit, whichever comes first.

After graduating from a Canadian college/university, an international student can stay in Canada. According to IRCC, international students need to apply for a Post Graduate Work Permit. The length of the study program determines the eligibility of the Post Graduate Work Permit.

• International students who studied a study program which is less than 8 months are not eligible for Post Graduate Work Permit.
• If the study program is more than 8 months but less than 2 years, international students may be eligible for a Post Graduate Work Permit which is equal length to their study program. For example, if the international student’s study program is 1 year long, the international student may get a Post Graduate Work Permit for 1 year.
• If the study program is 2 years or more, the international student may receive a Post Graduate Work Permit which 3 years long.
• Post Graduate Work Permit cannot be more than 3 years.

World Class Education:Canadian Colleges and Universities maintain high standard of education. Certificates, diplomas, and degrees from Canadian Colleges and Universities are recognized world wide. Your academic achievement will be a promising asset that you can carry anywhere in the world.

Opportunity for Canadian Permanent Residency:International students easily can become Permanent Residents in Canada after meeting the following requirements.

• A full-time student will complete his/her study.
• Then apply for a Post Graduate Work Permit.
• After one year with the right job experience, the student will apply for Permanent Residency under Canadian Experience Class.

Opportunity for Canadian Citizenship:Once an international student becomes a permanent resident of Canada, an international student can become a Canadian Citizen after living 3 years in Canada.

Cities are World Class Living Places:Canadian cities are very safe and maintain a high standard of living. Therefore, living in Canada is definitely a smart choice.

Multiculturalism:Multiculturalism is an essential element of Canadian society. Canadians are very welcoming towards newcomers including international students. This helps international students for a smooth merge into Canadian society.

While selecting a city, you need to consider the followings:

• Your personal choice. Some like to live in big cities and some prefer small town.
• Cost of living.
• Weather.
• Diversity.
• Language. Is it a English or French speaking area?
• Friends and relatives. A lof of people consider living in cities where their friends and relatives live.

Statistics Canada reported that the number of immigrant population is increasing in Canada. For more details, please visit Statistics Canada Website for more details.

Statistics Canada reported that in 2016, 7.5 million foreign born people immigrated to Canada.

The High Commission for Bangladesh, Ottawa, Canada reported that 100,000 Bangladeshi origin people are living in Canada. For details, please go to the link: Click Me

CICNEWS reported that the number of study permit holders in Canada is increasing constantly. Please see the chart below for the numbers. It can be reasonably assumed that in the near future the number will continue to rise.

Cicnews also reported that in 2018, nearly 54,000 former international students obtained Canadian permanent residence.

Yes. If you want to get general information about living in Canada, please go to the following link of Government Canada. Click here

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