Getting a Study Permit within Canada

[cookiepao]

Hello,


What are the chances of getting approved for a study permit if applying within Canada?

For example, you are on a tourist visa. Then, you get an acceptance letter from a school you applied for. Then, you have all the documents required for a student permit. You submit them while you're still on a valid status in Canada.

You have all the resources/sponsors (on hand) you need to get you by in the two-year course. Is it possible to be approved with a study permit if you're applying Inland (and not from your home country)?

 

[maonaunoo87]

Chances of approval are higher from inside Canada. It always worked out for me. But then again, every case is different.

 

[cookiepao]

Chances of approval are higher from inside Canada. It always worked out for me. But then again, every case is different.

I see. Thanks for the input. Let's say the visa extension is granted, and you've already maxed the six months stay allowed, do you still need to exit?

 

[maonaunoo87]

Well if your tourist visa expires during processing of your study permit application, you can still stay in Canada on implied status. And if you are issued a study permit, then that's your legal status to remain in Canada.

 

[sunny82]

Dear maonaunoo87 and cookiepao,

I am also on a visitor visa and seeking to apply student visa from within Canada with a valid visitor status. I checked CIC website, it is written that we must apply outside Canada. As you guys did it, kindly guide me how to do it. I really appreciate it.

Thanks

 

[maonaunoo87]

Call IRCC on 1-888-242-2100 from inside Canada or on +1 613 944 4000 from outside Canada. Get to an agent by going through the menu. It takes a while so be patient and listen to the menu carefully. When you get to a call centre agent, ask him/her about your situation. I do not want to misguide you.

I was in Canada on Post Graduate Work Permit so I was able to apply from within Canada but my application was considered as an extension to my status rather than an initial study permit.