Visa and Work Permits for International Students
As an international student, you will need valid documents to live, study and work in Canada. On this page, you will find immigration information and links to further support you.
A study permit grants students permission to study in Canada for six months or longer. A study permit is required to cover the entire duration of your studies. Processing times may vary from country to country and certain conditions must be met throughout the student’s time in Canada.
In most cases, you must apply online to extend your study permit before your current permit expires. A study permit is not a visa and students from most countries will require a visa to enter Canada.
Apply for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)
A temporary resident visa is an official document placed in a person’s passport to show that they have met the requirements for admission to Canada as a temporary resident. As an international student you will require a TRV or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) depending on your country of citizenship.
As an international student, you may invite your spouse or common-law partner, children, or parent to accompany you to Canada during your studies. Visiting family members must apply for a visitor visa or an eTA if they are from a visa-exempt country.
International graduates of select programs at our New Brunswick campuses are eligible to apply for the New Brunswick Private Career College Graduate Provincial Nominee Program (NB-PNP). It is an immigration pathway for international students who graduate from select one-year and two-year programs of study that lead to careers in priority occupations in Education and Social Development, in Health, in IT and Cybersecurity, in Business Administration, and in Supply Chain and Logistics. International graduates who are not currently eligible for the federal Post-Graduation Work Permit Program will be eligible to work and live in the province and obtain permanent residency. Students have 90 days from the conclusion of their studies to secure a job offer and submit their applications.
Additional information on immigration can be found at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)