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Q. How many years can I stay in Canada with a student visa?

Your stay in Canada on a student visa is decided by how long your course of study is. A student visa, additionally known as a study permit, is generally granted for the duration of the educational program plus an additional 90 days. Students can use this extra time to apply for a work permit or an extension or to get geared up to depart Canada. 

You are accepted to stay in Canada for the duration of your academic period plus a further 90 days if it is far shorter than 6 months. However, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will grant an educational permit all through this program plus a further 90 days for those that last longer than 6 months. It is essential to recognize that your study permit does not permit you permanent residence in Canada and can only be used to travel for a while. You may have to go away from the nation after finishing your education unless you apply for a job or some other sort of visa that permits you to stay in Canada. 

It is necessary to apply for a study permit extension at least 30 days earlier than the expiration of your current permit if you intend to live longer in Canada or pursue further education. If you continue to fulfill all the stipulations in your original study permit, the extension might be approved. 

Furthermore, after finishing their studies, some students might be qualified for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). Depending on the length of their program, graduates of the PGWP are approved to work in Canada for a maximum of  3 years. 

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