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Living in ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍøVisa & Immigration Policies

Visa & Immigration Policies

Thousands of student each year decide to pursue their education in ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø, whether it is undergraduate or postgraduate degrees. Having become quite popular in the Educational domain, ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø is now one of the most desired destinations to study abroad.

Offering great opportunities to not only get quality education but also work during and after studies is just the beginning, ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø is in a great advantage over the competition. Also, immigration options are open to getting permanent residency for international students who obtain a graduate degree in this country.

Study at University of Fredricton

The University of Fredericton (UFred) is a private institution established in 2005 in Fredericton, New Brunswick, that offers online, high-quality, and affordable education for students from all across ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø and the world

The Student Visa to ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø allows overseas students to study at many of its world-class Universities and Colleges. ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø generally welcomes close to 100,000 foreign students every year.

ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø is getting further recognition and praise for providing world-class education to the newcomers who come to study either in English or French, as a bilingual entity.  The Student visa allows foreigners to engage in further studies in ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø either in an academic or vocational sector only to mutually benefit from mutual cultural exchange, expansive knowledge and varied skills in a Canadian already multi-faced classrooms and schools.

In order to be granted a student visa in ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø, you must prove that you are really going there to study as in get accepted in a Canadian tertiary education institute accepted by the government, prove you will have enough money to support yourself during the studies and there is something waiting for you in your home country after you’ve graduated.

The moment you get the student visa you are bound to not only get a quality degree in ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø but also get a great shot on a permanent postgraduate employment opportunity which is highly probable in this country.

Student visa requirements

The Canadian Student visa welcomes international students to their qualified educational institutions. The specific requirements for the Student visa will vary depending on the selected level of study, the applicant’s educational background, and their country of citizenship.

Applicants are generally required:

  • Proof of acceptance and enrolment to an accredited academic institution in ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø;
  • Possess a valid passport/travel document, and provide proof of financial support;
  • Ties to their home country and evidence of their intention to leave ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø at the end of their studies.

Additionally, students have to have proof of no criminal history or endangering medical conditions of any sort and willingly undergo medical testing as required.

Study Permit

Before you enter ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø in order to engage in an educational institution regardless of the type, be it professional or vocational training at a university, college or other, a student will have to obtain a study permit (residency permit).

There are a few exceptions to this rule. For example, you do not need a permit if you are enrolling in a short-term course or program of six months or less. Nonetheless, if you plan on studying a full course over more than six months, it is mandatory to get a study permit before you arrive.

You must apply for a study permit from outside ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø, at the visa office responsible for the country or region where you live in.

Along with the application form which you will download online, you have to attach the following document in order to apply for a study permit.

  • Your letter of acceptance;
  • Proof of your identity;
  • Proof that you have sufficient funds for your stay in ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø.

Work Permit

Most of the international students that come to ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø have their expenses covered by awards, scholarships, and bursaries on a competitive basis. However, this might not always be the case. Once you are granted a student visa you are eligible to work on-campus during the school year, earning money for tuition and other personal expenses.

Once you’ve graduated, you are entitled to apply for a Post-Graduation Work visa which allows you to stay and work in ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø for three more years. Afterwards, it’s also possible to apply for a permanent residency permit which allows you to work and live in ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø permanently.

In addition, students are entitled to apply for Off-Campus Work visa after 6 months. To work off campus, you must have a work permit. The work permit allows you to work part-time during regular academic sessions (20 hours per week) and full-time during scheduled breaks, such as winter and summer holidays, and spring break. You can work in any line of work, and change jobs as you please.

To qualify for the work permit, you must have a valid study permit and be a full-time student at a recognized postsecondary educational institution. Recognized institutions generally include a public, post-secondary college or university and degree-granting programs offered by private institutions throughout ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø.

Citizenship

If you want to make ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø your permanent home, there are a number of ways to apply. In most cases, you will not need to leave ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø.

To be eligible to become a Canadian citizen, you must comply with the following conditions:

Age

You must be at least 18 years old to apply.

Permanent resident status

You must have permanent resident status in ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø. Your permanent resident status must not be in question. That means you must not be:

  • under review for immigration or fraud reasons
  • under a removal order

Time you have lived in ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø

You must have resided in ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø for at least three years in the past four years before you apply.

You will count the time spent in ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø before becoming a permanent resident.

Language abilities

ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø has two official languages—English and French. To become a citizen, you must show that you have adequate knowledge of one of these languages.

A citizenship judge will make the final decision on your application, including how well you can communicate in English or French.

Criminal history (prohibitions)

You cannot become a citizen if you

  • Have been convicted of an indictable (criminal) offence or an offence under the Citizenship Act in the three years before you apply,
  • Are currently charged with an offence under the Citizenship Act,
  • Are in prison, on parole or on probation,
  • Are under a removal order
  • Are being investigated for, are charged with, or have been convicted of a war crime or a crime against humanity, or
  • Have had your Canadian citizenship taken away in the past five years.

How well you know ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø

To become a citizen, you must understand the rights, responsibilities and privileges of citizenship, such as voting in elections and obeying the law. You must also show you understand ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø’s:

  • History,
  • Values,
  • Institutions and
  • Symbols.

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