Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you must have a study permit and be enrolled full-time in an academic, professional or vocational training program at a DLI.
However, your study permit must clearly state that you have the ability to work off-campus. If so, you are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week while:
-Your program is in session, and
-Full-time during scheduled breaks in the academic calendar.
You may work for any employer in Canada that is not on the list of ineligible employers.
In addition, if your program has a mandatory work component for graduation you must have the appropriate work permit for your co-op.
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When the program indicates that it is Fast Track, or can also be called accelerated, it is because it does NOT have a long summer vacation.
We highly recommend applying for the visa 5 to 6 months before the start of your classes. This is to avoid that due to embassy delays, your application is not processed on time and you miss the start of your classes. Please be aware that each embassy is different and they are usually very volatile with their processing times, in addition to having delays in their processes.
If, for example, your classes start in September, then you should ALREADY be applying for the visa in April or May. That is, by April or May you should already have the LOA, the money needed for tuition and living expenses, plus other supporting documents necessary for your application.
Translations for immigration purposes in Canada must be done by a qualified professional. The translator must have experience in both the source and target language (usually English or French). Some recognized authorities that can perform sworn translations are:
- Sworn translators accredited by a Canadian provincial or territorial regulatory body.
- Membership in a recognized translation association, such as the Association of Translators and Interpreters of Ontario (ATIO) or the Canadian Council of Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters (CTTIC).
- Translation services authorized by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
- Translators from outside Canada who are accredited (officially recognized or authorized) in the country where the translation is being done. An affidavit must be included stating that the translation is an accurate version of the original text. The translator does so before a commissioner authorized to administer oaths in the country where he/she resides. The commissioner or notary public must be fluent in English or French in order to administer the oath.
- Notary publics or attorneys authorized to certify translations.
a) Homestays, student residences and private rooms in private homes are usually furnished.
b) Apartments and houses usually come with appliances.
All our educational institutions are part of the DLI and have PGWP so if you do things right in the future you will be eligible for a residency (following the immigration plan of your ICCRC member consultant).










