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You will find basic information about how to come and study in Canada on our website, along with important information to understand how to apply from outside Canada or in some occasions within Canada.

As a student at U of T, it is important that you maintain your status in Canada. You will find useful information on how to extend your study permit or renewing your TRV or eTA renewing your TRV or eTA.

While at U of T, there may be various situations that may impact your legal status in Canada. Please review some of the most common situations that may occur. the most common situations that may occur

Are you in one of the following situations?

As a graduating student, you may have questions related to your future in Canada.

Depending on your current situation, you may be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.

If you would like to continue your studies in a different institution, you may need to apply for a new study permit or notify IRCC of your change of Designated Learning Institution (DLI). Please check with your new institution for assistance.

If you would like to stay in Canada permanently, you may want to explore the option of becoming a Permanent Resident to Canada.

As an international degree-seeking student at U of T, you will be applying for a study permit. This permit will allow you to work in Canada under certain circumstances. You will find more details here.

If your program requires you to gain practical experience through an internship or a co-op placement, you will need to apply for a Co-op work permit.

As an international degree-seeking student at U of T, you should have a valid study permit. This permit allows you to work in Canada under certain circumstances. You will find the details here.

If your program requires you to gain practical experience through an internship or a co-op placement, you will need to apply for a Co-op work permit.

As a graduating student, you may have questions related to your future in Canada.

Depending on your current situation, you may be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.

If you would like to continue your studies in a different institution, you may need to apply for a new study permit or notify IRCC of your change of Designated Learning Institution (DLI). Please check with your new institution for assistance.

If you would like to stay in Canada permanently, you may want to explore the option of becoming a Permanent Resident to Canada.

As a student enrolled in an English language program at U of T, you are not considered to be in a degree program. Therefore, a study permit will only allow you to work ON campus, but not OFF campus.

You may read further here.

As a student enrolled in an English language program at U of T, you are not considered to be in a degree program. Therefore, a study permit will only allow you to work ON campus, but not OFF campus.

You may read further here.

The Canadian government does not offer specific opportunities for exchange, visiting, or English language students to work following the completion of their studies.

Information about opportunities to get permission to work in Canada are available from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Unfortunately, without a study or work permit, you are not allowed to work in Canada. Please check if you are eligible to apply for a study permit.

You might still get some experience through volunteer opportunities with clubs or community organizations. You can find some opportunities through the Centre for Community Partnerships, ULife or the volunteer opportunities recognized for the Co-Curricular Record.

You can still get job search and preparation support through the Career Learning Network and Career Exploration and Education.

Unfortunately, without a study or work permit, you are not allowed to work in Canada. Please check if you are eligible to apply for a study permit.

You might still get some experience through volunteer opportunities with clubs or community organizations. You can find some opportunities through the Centre for Community Partnerships, ULife or the volunteer opportunities recognized for the Co-Curricular Record.

You can still get job search and preparation support through the Career Learning Network and Career Exploration and Education.

You are eligible to work ON-CAMPUS or OFF-CAMPUS, as long as you are considered to be a full-time student by your faculty. Full-time students with study permits are allowed to work on campus. Full-time students in a degree program (at U of T or their home institution) are allowed to work off-campus.

You may read further here.

As an exchange or visiting student enrolled at U of T, you are not considered to be in a degree program. Therefore, a study permit will only allow you to work ON campus, but not OFF campus.

You may read further here.

Unfortunately, without a study or work permit, you are not allowed to work in Canada. Please check if you are eligible to apply for a study permit.

You might still get some experience through volunteer opportunities with clubs or community organizations. You can find some opportunities through the Centre for Community Partnerships, ULife or the volunteer opportunities recognized for the Co-Curricular Record.

You can still get job search and preparation support through the Career Learning Network and Career Exploration and Education.

Unfortunately, without a study or work permit, you are not allowed to work in Canada. Please check if you are eligible to apply for a study permit.

You might still get some experience through volunteer opportunities with clubs or community organizations. You can find some opportunities through the Centre for Community Partnerships, ULife or the volunteer opportunities recognized for the Co-Curricular Record.

You can still get job search and preparation support through the Career Learning Network and Career Exploration and Education.

The Canadian government does not offer specific opportunities for exchange, visiting, or English language students to work following the completion of their studies.

Information about opportunities to get permission to work in Canada are available from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Check the estimated processing time for temporary residency applications like study permits, work permits, or visas.

Please note that International Student Immigration Advisors are not able to change the processing time.

If you have submitted your application to IRCC and wish to update the information you have provided, please submit your request using their web form.

International Student Immigration Advisors are not able to contact IRCC on your behalf.

One of my parents is a Canadian citizen/PR/ has diplomatic status/ etc. How do I request an international fee exemption?

For information on the eligibility criteria, deadlines, and examples of required supporting documentation, please visit this page on the Student Accounts website.

If you are eligible for an international fee exemption, you will need to report your status and provide supporting documentation to your registrar’s office by the relevant deadline in order to be successfully exempted from international fees.

How do I pay tuition?

You can find information on how to pay your tuition on the Student Accounts website. If you have any questions about making the payment, please contact Student Accounts at: info.studentaccount@utoronto.ca.

Only study permit applications submitted through the Student Direct Stream (SDS) require payment of fees in advance. If you are not applying through the SDS, you are not required to pay your fees before submitting your study permit application (although you may if you choose to).

Could you help me secure a US Visa?

Our Centre does not advise students seeking to work or study in the United States. If you have any further questions about U.S. visas, please contact the U.S. Consulate in Toronto at TRTNIV@state.gov.

Could you help me secure a visa for another country?

To apply for a visa for any country other than Canada, you will need to contact that country’s embassy or consular office that serves Canada.

We also suggest that you get in touch with the institution that you will be attending in the host country, as they may be able to offer guidance on securing a visa.

Could you help me to renew my passport?

To renew your passport, you will need to contact your home country’s embassy or consular office that serves Canada.

Studying part-time is allowed under a study permit but it does have a negative impact on your eligibility to work on and off-campus while studying and will affect your eligibility for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) that international students can apply for after graduation.

International students are allowed to study part-time. Remember that without a study permit or work permit, you are not allowed to work in Canada.

Find out more about the immigration considerations of being a part-time student.

As an ESL student at UofT, you may be able to bring your spouse/partner or dependant(s). You may also be able to invite other family members to visit. To learn more about your options:

CIE’s International Student Immigration Advisors cannot advise on permanent residency and cannot provide assistance with PR applications. For any Permanent Residence (PR) questions, please refer to theImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website . Permanent residency information sessions are held regularly. We do work to bring in representatives of IRCC to speak about pathways to PR regularly. Consult CLNx to find upcoming dates or review the recordings and slides from our most recent session below.

Video: Journey to Permanent Residency in Canada for International Students

PDF: Journey to Permanent Residency in Canada for International Students

Students that would like to get professional immigration support are encouraged to seek the services of a lawyer that is licenced to practice law by a provincial/territorial law society in Canada (and has specific expertise with immigration law) or a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC).

The Canadian government offers a number of pathways for students that want to stay in Canada permanently. You can discuss your options with an immigration advisor. Find out more on the IEC International Students and Permanent Residency page.

If you have been approved in-principle for permanent residency status, you may be eligible to be charged domestic tuition fees. More information is available through the Student Accounts office.

The Canadian government offers a number of pathways for students that want to stay in Canada permanently. You can discuss your options with an immigration advisor. Find out more on the ISC Permanent Residency page.

If you have been approved in-principle for permanent residency status, you may be eligible to be charged domestic tuition fees.

More information is available through the Student Accounts office.

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