From IEC Working Holiday yo Study Visa

[AnthonySong]

Hello all,

I am from Costa Rica and I have the Working holiday Visa which expires on April 28th. I’m planning to start my masters in September 2020 but I would like to stay here from April to September so that I can work and save more money to pay my study.
Is there a way for me to request a kind of extension of the working holiday or to get the study visa before so that I can start working earlier than September? Or any other way for me to stay during these 5 months.
Please advise and thanks

 

[scylla]

Hello all,

I am from Costa Rica and I have the Working holiday Visa which expires on April 28th. I’m planning to start my masters in September 2020 but I would like to stay here from April to September so that I can work and save more money to pay my study.
Is there a way for me to request a kind of extension of the working holiday or to get the study visa before so that I can start working earlier than September? Or any other way for me to stay during these 5 months.
Please advise and thanks

The working holiday visa cannot be extended.

Even if you get the study permit approved now, you cannot legally start working until your classes begin in September.

I can only see two ways for you to work during these five months: (1) Qualify and obtain a Young Professional visa under the IEC program. This requires you to have an employer's support. (2) Get a job offer and approved LMIA from your employer so that you can switch to a closed work permit.