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Minor children already in Canada are authorized to study without a study permit at the pre-school, primary or secondary level if one of their parents (biological or adoptive) is authorized to work or study in Canada; this includes temporary residents who are
• work permit holders
• study permit holders
University Canada West (UCW) example: Ramez is applying to come to Canada as a student studying at UCW and he is intending to bring along his two children who are 5 and 11 years old. In this case if Ramez gets approved for his Study Permit his kids should be able to attend school alongside him without having to obtain a Study Permit for them.

When to apply for PGWP.

Don’t let your status expire while you wait for your marks. If your study permit will expire before you get your marks, you have 2 options. You can apply for a visitor record to stay in Canada longer, or leave Canada and apply for your PGWP. If you stay in Canada and let your permit expire, you must apply to restore your status as a student to apply for your PGWP. To restore your status, you must pay additional fees.
Example:
Behrang is waiting for his internrship marks from University Canada West and his Study Permit is going to be expired within one week. Based on his situation Behrang decided to apply visitor record so he can remain in Canada.

World Gates Smart Tips: Express Entry Points and Online Education.

International students who study in Canada are great candidates for various permanent residency programs. IRCC allots additional points for education and work experience for international students because Canada has a public policy goal of attracting international talent to contribute to the Canadian economy. However, international students should be aware that online programs at Canadian DLIs are not considered valid for the purpose of points allocations for Express Entry draw scores. A student may still be eligible for a post graduate work permit with an online course, and get express entry points for that experience, but will not get extra education points because the program was administered online, as a distance education degree.

UCW example: Joseph is intending to complete his full MBA online with UCW. Although Joseph will qualify for his PGWP if all other conditions are met, when he submits his Express Entry Profile his program won’t be counted as Canadian Education. Therefore, Joseph won’t receive points for his MBA degree.

World Gates Smart Tip: The importance of a Study Plan

When when submitting your Study Permit Application, a good study plan is key. Study plans have to be individualized, detailed and well-supported. Generic copy paste jobs will be easily identified and will not be effective. A student is required to explain the logic behind ther study plan and the reasons that they intend to respect the terms and conditions of the Visa. In certain cases, applications where a strong study plan is present can be more beneficial than the proof of funds.

Example: A Nigerian student was refused because the officer believed that the student although financially stable, was not qualified to attend University Canada West. The student was rejected as the application was not convincing enough that student will be gaining any new skills through the Program as he had already graduated from a Masters Program in his country. The student did not do a good job of explaining why a second Masters degree was important to their development and future goals.