No. However, you must apply for an electronic travel authorization (AVE) before you fly to Canada. It costs $ 7 (CAD), and AVE comes out within minutes, most of the time. The same applies if you have had a Canadian visa in the last ten years.
It is the immigration officer upon entering the country which determines the length of stay, but generally six months.
Yes, provided it is a short course (less than six months).
Biometrics consists of taking the fingerprints and a photo of a face. It is now mandatory for foreigners wishing to apply for a visitor's visa, study or work permit (except US citizens) as well as a permanent residence and is valid for ten years. The Canadian government sends a notification to request biometrics.
Post-secondary study at a Canadian Government-designated educational institution (Colleges and Universities) allows the foreigner to work 20h / week and full-time during school holidays. Foreigners who want to go to Canada to study languages (ELS/FLS) are not allowed to work in Canada.
The accompanying spouse may apply for an open work permit. With this work permit, the spouse can work anywhere in Canada.
Following the post-secondary study, a foreigner may apply for a postgraduate work permit to gain work experience in Canada (PGWP). The duration of the PGWP is usually the same as the study program period the foreigner has completed.
Yes. We have regulated consultants to guide you through federal and provincial immigration processes (except for Saskatchewan province).
Canada is a bilingual country, and there are English courses offered by Colleges and Universities in Quebec. However, if you intend to live permanently in Quebec, your work options are restricted without the knowledge of French and prevent you from participating in the Program de l'expérience québécoise (PEQ) and applying for the Certification de sélection du Québec and then permanent residence.
At the time of the consultation in our office or through a video conference, we clarify your doubts and outline the best strategy for your project. We evaluate your profile and discuss your process step-by-step. This consultation has an average duration of 45min-1h.
We formalize a general retainer agreement, and we are responsible for your process from start to finish, guiding you to prepare the necessary documents and promptly answering your questions in a personalized manner.