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A temporary visit allows foreign  nationals  to  legally

remain in Canada for temporary   purposes. You must

meet  the  requirements  set  out  in  the  immigration

manual  adherent  to  your purpose of visit to Canada whether that is as a visitor, student or worker.

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✧  Study  ✧

In order to study in Canada foreign nationals require a "study permit" or "student visa".  Foreign nationals may not study at any institute of their choice; they must study at a designated learning institution (DLI) in order to be eligible for a permit. After graduation, we can help you can obtain a work permit in Canada and  you can gain valuable work experience.  

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✧  Work  ✧

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A work permit allows foreign nationals to work in Canada legally. Most foreign nationals require a work permit to work in Canada. There are two types of work permits:

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✧  Open work permits allow you to work for any

employer in Canada.

✧  Employer-specific work permits allow you to

work for specific employers only. 

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You can apply for a work permit if:

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* you already have a valid study or work permit, * your spouse, common-law partner or parents have a valid study or work permit, * you have recently graduated from a school in Canada, * you are waiting on a decision for a permanent residence application inside Canada, * you have been recognized as a convention refugee or protected person, * you wish to conduct business or a professional under NAFTA

The length of your work permit validity will vary depending upon the stream under which you apply.

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✧  Visit  ✧

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Foreign nationals are required to be approved for entry into  Canada. This  process  is  called  a  "visitor visa". The  visa  is  an  official  document  which  is  stuck  in  your   passport   demonstrating   that   you   meet   the

requirements  for  entry  into  Canada,  Most  travelers  through  Canada  require  a  visa.

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There  are  separate  streams  for  individuals  who  wish

to   come   to   Canada   for   business   purposes  or  for

familial visits.

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Business Visitor Visa:

This stream is for individuals who wish to come to Canada for investment purposes or professionals who are coming here as intra-company transfers etc. Individuals working for a firm that has sister branches in Canada may travel

to  Canada  for  short  periods  of  times  for  installation, repair or training purposes.

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Parent and Grand Parent Super Visa:

Under  this  stream parents  and grandparents  may visit their children or grandchildren in Canada for up to two years at a time. This is a multiple-entry visa that permits multiple entries for a period of up to 10 years. "other requirements apply for all visitor streams".