One of the most preferred countries for education is absolutely Canada. The most frequently asked question for Canada, which has proven itself in education, is “Can I extend my visa while studying in Canada?” The answer to this is both yes and no. Because your visa type and the reason you are in Canada will guide the answer to this question. Let us briefly inform you how it is possible.
Let’s start with your visa type first.
When you decide to study English language in Canada and come to the visa application stage, you will encounter two types of visas. Temporary Residence Visa and Study Permit Visa. Which visa type you apply for depends on the duration of your language education.
Temporary Residence Visa; The people who will apply for this type are those who will attend a language school in Canada for less than 6 months. If you are planning a language education that lasts for a maximum of 6 months, you must apply for this visa type. Do not forget that when you apply for this visa type, you will be allowed to stay for a maximum of 6 months. For example, if the student is considering 3 months of language education and does not plan to take more than 6 months, he/she can apply for this visa type.
Study Permit Visa; The people who will apply for this type are those who plan language training for more than 6 months. With this visa type, the maximum stay in Canada at one time is 11 months. Of course, this period may vary depending on the approval of the customs officer. So, how is the decision made? The most decisive factor in this regard is your school acceptance certificate. The start and end dates of your education are written in all details on the school admission document. The customs officer, on the other hand, determines the duration of your stay in the country, taking into account this period.
If you wish to extend your visa without leaving Canada, the visa type you prefer should be the Study Permit visa. This is an extendable visa type. As long as you have a valid reason to extend your visa, such as language training, certificate or diploma programs, you can apply for an extension of your visa. The important thing is that you have a school certificate showing that you will continue your education.