Hello,
I am holding my Post-Graduation Work Permit right now.
Also, I called CPA, CIC and my school. CIC just told me
So now, Im just wondering if I can do the CPA with a Post-Graduation Work Permit? Do I need to apply a study permit? Can I hole the work permit and a study permit in the same time? Does anyone have the same situation?
Hello,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide a definitive response for you.
All we can provide is what is stated on the CIC website in the Student permits: Who needs a study permit section.
Here is an excerpt,
While a study permit is not required for short-term courses, an officer must accept and process an application for a study permit even when the duration of the course or program of study is six months or less [R188(2)].
Holding a study permit for short-term courses may allow students to apply later, from within Canada [R215(1)(a)], to renew or change the conditions of their study permit for further studies. Study permit holders may also be eligible to participate in work programs that are available to international students [R186(f), R205].
The duration of the course or program of study is often a more important consideration than the number of months they intend to study. With the exception of exchange programs, even if foreign nationals plan to study for six months or less, if the course or program is longer than six months, they need a study permit.
While a foreign national may attend a short-term course or program without a study permit at a non-designated learning institution, they may not be issued a study permit to attend courses at a non-designated learning institution [R216(e)].
Subsequent course or program of study
Generally, foreign nationals in Canada without a study permit wishing to enrol in a subsequent course or program of study must apply outside of Canada and obtain a study permit in the normal manner (e.g., at a Canadian visa office abroad).
Foreign nationals without a study permit will not be granted an extension of their authorized stay as a visitor simply for the purpose of completing a short-term course or program of less than six months that would last beyond their original period of authorized stay. Paragraph R188(1)(c) was not put in place to allow foreign nationals to take short-term courses, one after the other, simply by extending their temporary resident status—in effect, making it possible for them to complete a whole certificate, diploma or degree without ever having a study permit. Citizenship and Immigration Canada recognizes that long-term visitors and foreign workers may engage in occasional studies or programs of study lasting six months or less at any time during their stay in Canada.
It is therefore recommended that foreign nationals should be encouraged to apply for a study permit for a short-term course or program of study if they intend to apply for another program afterwards or work on the campus of the university or college at which they are a full-time student. Section R215 provides an exemption to allow certain foreign nationals to apply for a study permit after entry to Canada.
We hope that others who may be in a similar situation can share their experiences with you.
I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.
=====Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRSSettlement.Org
You may not be able to pursue studies while on PGWPP as the length of PGWPP is equal to the study period preceding to it. Technically speaking, when you are enrolling in a school for a new programme, you have to fulfill the residency status requirements, 'cause you’ll remain in Canada during the period of study.
Rather, You may want to apply for express entry PR visa with the experience you gained as PGWPP and the requirement for student visa does not arise once you are PR.
Hello,
I am holding my Post-Graduation Work Permit right now.
Also, I called CPA, CIC and my school. CIC just told me
So now, Im just wondering if I can do the CPA with a Post-Graduation Work Permit? Do I need to apply a study permit? Can I hole the work permit and a study permit in the same time? Does anyone have the same situation?