Can i go to Canada without a student visa?
PLEASE READ. Im an american citizen going to study in halifax. I haven't applied for a student visa yet because it takes 8-10 weeks. and im traveling way before that. They said If im american i can apply at a canadian port of entry. How long will it take to get it once i apply there?
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Congratulations and welcome! You'll find it's a pretty cool city -- I've lived here all my life and I've got few complaints. The English page for Citizenship and Immigration Canada is located at the link below. You'll be looking for the section marked "Study" In Canada, Immigration is a federal department (although for the purposes of educational programmes and requirements you can divide the guidelines for study into Quebec and the rest of the country. I think the site outlines a few requirements, namely: - If you're a student then you should already have an idea of which institution you'll be attending, and (ideally) have already been accepted. If this is the case, then the institution's website may have resources to aid you in applying for a study permit and/or a student visa (after all, for them to get your money they really should help you to *arrive*) - Either a student visa or a study permit would be required to enter the country for your purposes. It does say that "If you are from the United States, Saint-Pierre et Miquelon or Greenland, you can apply at the point of entry when you arrive in Canada." That being said, however, they may wish for you to satisfy the requirements of a visitor / tourist for the duration of the application period (i.e. if you intend to stay for 8-10 weeks at a minimum, you should have enough money to support yourself for that length of time *and* be able to satisfy the Immigration people that you would be leaving either after the completion of your studies or after the end of your application processing, should it be rejected. It'll also mean having the rest of your travel documents in order, etc.) There is a section of the site (under Study --> How to apply --> Apply Online) where you can apply online (and, let's be fair, anything electronic is likely to be faster than a paper application) and that may be worth looking into. So have a look at the site, get all of your papers together, and we'll see you soon. Factoid: On a per-capita basis, Halifax has the highest density of universities per square kilometre of any city in North America. Coincidentally (or consequently -- whichever) it's reported to have the highest density of licensed drinking establishments.
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Can't you get your student visa to be expedited somehow or get some type of temporary visa paperwork? If I were you I would not wait until reaching the border to sort this stuff out. The state of immigration nowadays where the most desirable countries to immigrate are tightening up their security and restrictions it would be wise to have your visa beforehand.
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I think student visa is mandatory. But it would be better, if you seek of some advisor providing such services. Someone has mentioned Goldman Associates for a similar question.
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Is it possible for a canadian international medical student to get a residency in Canada ?
Is it possible for a canadian international medical student to get a residency in Canada ?
Is it possible for a canadian international medical student to get a residency in Canada ? I am planning to do my residency in Canada , but i heard that my chances are 1 % and their exams for getting accepted in Canada is very difficult , is that true ? Thanks
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Im a US med student and it is similar here but I heard it is even harder in Canada. They have a set number of residency spots available for international students. So you are competing with people from all over the world. That is why it is so difficult. The exams are hard and the system is designed to keep people out... only the best are allowed in. Now some good news is that the language barrier holds a lot of people back. So if you are fluent in English than you have a step up on many people. So yes it is possible but it is hard because there are so many people and so few spots.
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Is it possible for a canadian international medical student to get a residency in Canada ? I am planning to do my residency in Canada , but i heard that my chances are 1 % and their exams for getting accepted in Canada is very difficult , is that true ? Thanks
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Im a US med student and it is similar here but I heard it is even harder in Canada. They have a set number of residency spots available for international students. So you are competing with people from all over the world. That is why it is so difficult. The exams are hard and the system is designed to keep people out... only the best are allowed in. Now some good news is that the language barrier holds a lot of people back. So if you are fluent in English than you have a step up on many people. So yes it is possible but it is hard because there are so many people and so few spots.
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Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Immigrating to US from Canada as student?
Immigrating to US from Canada as student?
Hello, right now I am in my first year in college in BC, Canada. I want to transfer to a college in US (Chicago). Suppose I do that and finish the college after a couple of years in Chicago. Will I be able to apply for green card to become permanent resident and, eventually, US citizen? Or will I have to go back to Canada after graduating the college? I really want to move to Chicago to live with my best friend.
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First of all, you need to get admitted to US college and get I-20 issued for you. With I-20, you can apply for F1 Student visa at US Embassy in your country. http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html After the graduation, you must find a sponsor who will petition your green card, either immediate family member or US Employer who will hire you. With only Bachelor's degree, it will be very difficult for US Employer willing to go through multi process of sponsoring you for green card. Choose a major that is high demand skilled work. http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_1326.html
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You have to apply for an student visa. To get an greencard you need to find a company that wants to sponsor you. Its not easy.
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After you graduate you can work there for 1 year for training purposes. In that time you have to find an employer willing to apply for an H-1B visa for you. Then when you are on an H-1B, the employer applies for a green card for you. Or you can look for a job and then get a TN Visa which is good for only three years but is super easy for a Canadian to get. And you can get more as long as you express intent to return to Canada some day. But you cannot apply for a green card on one. Or you find a US citizen to get married to. And be aware to go to school in the US, to get your F-1 visa you will have to prove you have access to $20,000 each year. Though you can still get about $10,000 a year in Canadian student loans.
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Hello, right now I am in my first year in college in BC, Canada. I want to transfer to a college in US (Chicago). Suppose I do that and finish the college after a couple of years in Chicago. Will I be able to apply for green card to become permanent resident and, eventually, US citizen? Or will I have to go back to Canada after graduating the college? I really want to move to Chicago to live with my best friend.
Immigration - 3 Answers
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First of all, you need to get admitted to US college and get I-20 issued for you. With I-20, you can apply for F1 Student visa at US Embassy in your country. http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html After the graduation, you must find a sponsor who will petition your green card, either immediate family member or US Employer who will hire you. With only Bachelor's degree, it will be very difficult for US Employer willing to go through multi process of sponsoring you for green card. Choose a major that is high demand skilled work. http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_1326.html
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You have to apply for an student visa. To get an greencard you need to find a company that wants to sponsor you. Its not easy.
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After you graduate you can work there for 1 year for training purposes. In that time you have to find an employer willing to apply for an H-1B visa for you. Then when you are on an H-1B, the employer applies for a green card for you. Or you can look for a job and then get a TN Visa which is good for only three years but is super easy for a Canadian to get. And you can get more as long as you express intent to return to Canada some day. But you cannot apply for a green card on one. Or you find a US citizen to get married to. And be aware to go to school in the US, to get your F-1 visa you will have to prove you have access to $20,000 each year. Though you can still get about $10,000 a year in Canadian student loans.
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Thursday, March 1, 2012
Best credit card for University student in Canada?
Best credit card for University student in Canada?
I am a Canadian university student, and I want to apply for a credit card to pay my tuitions with, but there are so many and I don't know which is the best. So could please tell me which credit card is the best?
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Probably mastercard.
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I am a Canadian university student, and I want to apply for a credit card to pay my tuitions with, but there are so many and I don't know which is the best. So could please tell me which credit card is the best?
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Probably mastercard.
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