Cant i study with a work permit?

[garciaa1989]

Hello
My husband has been approved for a 2 year temporary work visa, and i will be going with him to Toronto. I was wondering if I could study with the work permit (one year program), or do i have to apply for a study visa? If so, Can i study and work if i have a work and study permit? I am just asking this because i do not know if i would have to give one up if i get the other. Can i apply for the study visa while in canada? Anyone know the processing time for a study visa?

That is all.

Thanks in advance!

 

[amikety]

Here is the main page with application processing times. Study permit inside Canada is 45 days online and 74 by paper.

If you're a full time student, you can work on campus without a separate work permit. You may also qualify for a off campus work permit after 6 months of full time schooling. Both are valid for 20 hours per week.

You could also apply for a work permit and work full time.

 

[garciaa1989]

Could you include the link again? I do not see it. Thanks!

 

[amikety]

Could you include the link again? I do not see it. Thanks!

So sorry!!!!

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/temp.asp

The CIC website is very informative. I would recommend exploring it and reading about the different options. (I found it very interesting, but I'm also a dork!)

 

[garciaa1989]

Thanks! I already have a work permit, I just want to study while i work.

 

[amikety]

Depending on what you take, you may not need a study permit. This includes online classes or short term programs (6 months or less).

I only mention this because I took an online course and the international advisor still told me to get a study permit. It was denied, I didn't even need it, and I wasted two months and $125... grrr.

 

[ThreeSquareImm]

According to Regulation 215 (1) (c):

"A foreign national may apply for a study permit after entering Canada if they:

(C) hold a work permit.

So, the answer is yes, you may apply for a study permit from within Canada. You will need to apply to Vegreville. As the above poster has mentioned, you will not need a study permit if the course you want to take is 6 months or less.