{"id":1924,"date":"2020-08-15T12:24:19","date_gmt":"2020-08-15T12:24:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unirely.com\/blog\/?p=1924"},"modified":"2025-05-24T10:52:43","modified_gmt":"2025-05-24T10:52:43","slug":"apply-for-study-permits-in-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.unirely.com\/blog\/apply-for-study-permits-in-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"Applying for Study Permits and Study work Permit in Canada Universities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Planning to study in Canada and wondering about your work options? Understanding the <strong data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"116\">study work permit in Canada<\/strong> is essential for international students aiming to work while pursuing their education. This guide explains the types of permits available, how to apply, required documents, fees, and how expert guidance can simplify your journey to studying and working in Canada..<\/p>\n<p>There are two types of permits international students interested in studying in Canadian universities can get:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">the study permit, or<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">the study-work permit (SW1).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The<b> study permit <\/b>authorises you to study full-time and to work part-time only on the campus of your university<b>.\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The<b> study-work permit <\/b>authorises you to get enrolled in a Co-op program or to simply be eligible to work part-time or full-time outside of your campus premises<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (as long as you are enrolled in a legitimate academic institution).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>How to apply for a study permit or a study work permit in Canada?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">1) When preparing your documents, you will need:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">An acceptance letter from your university<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">A valid passport or travel document<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Proof of funds indicating that you can support yourself through family backing or personal funds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">In some cases, you may also need to provide your biometrics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">And, for a study-work permit, you will need to provide your employment history<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">2) The fees for the study permit visa application or study-work permit visa are 150 CAD (Approx. 7500 INR) and the processing period is about 5 weeks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">3) The online application can be sent through the Citizen and Immigration Canada (CIC) website and offline through VFS global services in India.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The counselors at <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/app.unirely.com\/signup\"><strong>UniRely<\/strong><\/a> have helped thousands of students to study and work in Canada. 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