How long does it take to qualify as a "local student" in Canada?
Does one have to be a citizen? Or is permanent residency visa enough? (If yes then for how many years does one have to be a permanent resident to qualify as a local student.) (Local students pay the same fee as other locals or citizens. Whereas international students pay 3-4 times more.)
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1 :
when granted permanent residency you are classed as a local for education, but getting PR is very difficult
2 :
You can be a PR to pay "local fees" but you generally have to have filed at least ONE tax return in order to qualify for a student loan. So maybe one year at the most. Certainly 3 months MINIMUM. The only rule that most provinces have regrading residency is you must live in Canada for 3 months before you become eligible for the health card. I would think the same rule applies for students as well. BUT this rules does NOT apply to Quebec - Quebec does have a 3 year residency rule before you can start paying local fees. .
3 :
You have to be a legal resident for one whole year to pay local fees. The application process takes two years if you are accepted. However, to immigrate you need a skill or trade in demand in Canada and at least a year's work experience in your own country.
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