Opportunity Awaits! Study In Canada | Episode 72

<h3>On the Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah podcast,&nbsp;Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah discusses how to get a Canada study permit.&nbsp;Canada is a popular destination for international students, and for good reason. The country offers a high-quality education system, a safe and welcoming environment and many opportunities for work and further study after graduation.</h3><p>If you are considering studying in Canada, you will need to apply for a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ackahlaw.com/news/category/study-permits#category:877@1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>study permit</strong></a>. A study permit is a document that allows you to study in Canada legally. To be eligible for a study permit, you must be accepted to a designated learning institution (DLI) and be able to show that you can afford to pay for your tuition and living expenses. You must also not be inadmissible to Canada, meaning you must not have a criminal record or any medical conditions that would prevent you from entering the country.</p><p>On the podcast, Evelyn Ackah covers:</p><ul><li>To be eligible for a study permit, you must be accepted to a designated learning institution (DLI) and be able to show that you can afford to pay for your tuition and living expenses.</li><li>You must also not be inadmissible to Canada, meaning you must not have a criminal record or any medical conditions that would prevent you from entering the country.</li><li>Once you are accepted to a DLI, you can apply for a study permit through an immigration lawyer or on your own. The processing time for a study permit can vary depending on your country of origin, but it typically takes between one and four months.</li><li>If your study permit is approved, you will be able to work full-time in Canada while you are studying. You will also be eligible to apply for a post-graduate work permit after you graduate, which will allow you to stay in Canada and work for up to three years.</li><li>There is no age limit for study permits, so you can