Introduction to Canada study visa renewal process

Canadian study visa renewal process

1. Visa (small visa) renewal

Students should renew their visa before it expires. If the visa is not renewed in time, and the student still intends to If you continue to study in Canada, you should renew your visa before returning to your country, otherwise you will have trouble traveling to Canada from China in the future. Renewed visas can only be applied for and obtained outside Canada. If international students already studying in Canada are unwilling to return to their home countries, they can apply by mail to the Canadian embassy in Buffalo or Seattle. Generally, it takes 2 months for students to apply for a visa extension.

The Canadian Immigration Service stipulates that a renewal application must be submitted at least one month before the original visa expires. Otherwise, it will be too late to obtain a new student permit before expiration, which will result in the inconvenience of overstaying. Legal status. Therefore, you should apply for visa extension as early as possible.

2. Renewal of study permit (large visa)

The validity period of the study permit is generally less than or equal to the validity period of the visa. It is often said that students obtain study permits for a period shorter than what they actually need in Canada. The study period is often only one or two years, and students must apply for renewal three months before the study permit expires. If the existing study permit expires and a new study permit has not been applied for, the student can still continue to be a student in Canada until a new study permit is obtained. The validity period of the study permit will not exceed the validity period of the passport, so you should pay attention before applying for the study permit. If the passport is valid for less than six months, you should renew it first.

If the StudyPermit expires, the student’s student status in Canada will be lost from the expiration date and he will lose the qualification to continue studying in Canada. According to Canadian immigration laws, students can submit an "Application for Restoration of Student Status" and pay the application fee within 90 days after the expiration of their study permit. Every international student must keep the StudyPermit expiry date in mind.

Types of Canadian student visas

There are generally two types of Canadian student visas: student visas and return visas.

The student visa (studentpermit) is proof of the legal status of international students in Canada. It is exchanged at the first stop of arrival in Canada (Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal), and the renewal process must be started about 6 weeks before expiration. .

The round-trip visa (Multi-entry, single-entry) is a Visa that is affixed to the passport. You must start the renewal process about 6 weeks before the expiration. If you have exceeded the validity period on the round-trip visa, you will return to your country. When visiting relatives or traveling, you should apply for a re-entry visa from the Immigration Bureau in advance, otherwise you will not be allowed to return to Canada

Baggage preparation for studying in Canada

Air Canada’s normal baggage size is the sum of three dimensions. It is required to be less than 158cm, and each piece must not exceed 23 kilograms; two hand luggage, each piece should not exceed 10 kilograms.

However, we would like to remind everyone that this is only a general situation. Please check with the airline before booking a flight. Specific requirements. In addition, flight safety requires that flammable and explosive items such as drinks, alcohol, sharp objects, hairspray, lighters, and inflatable bottles cannot be carried in luggage.

Based on past experience, it is recommended that the following items be included in carry-on luggage. : Documents required for entry (less than 2,000 Canadian dollars in cash, a few pieces of warm clothing, the address and phone number of the final destination, personal address book, and entertainment supplies to kill time, etc.) It is recommended to prepare some basic clothing, medicine and appropriate study information only).