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Study in Canada

Studying in Canada (study permit)

A study permit is issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to study at a designated learning institution (DLI). In Quebec, a CAQ is generally required before the permit application.

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Study in Canada

Study permit extension

An application to IRCC to extend a study permit before it expires, in order to keep valid temporary resident status (including maintained status, where it applies).

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Study in Canada

Study permit renewal

An update or a new study permit from IRCC when the institution, the program or the conditions of stay change.

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Study in Canada

CAQ application

The Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) is issued by MIFI. It is generally required before you apply to IRCC for a study permit to study in Quebec.

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Study in Canada

CAQ extension

Renewal of the Quebec Acceptance Certificate with MIFI when the program is extended or the CAQ is about to expire.

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Work permits

Post-graduation work permit (PGWP)

The post-graduation work permit (PGWP) is an open work permit issued by IRCC to certain graduates of an eligible designated learning institution, subject to the conditions in force.

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Work permits

Open work permit

An IRCC authorization that, in situations set out in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, allows work for any eligible employer, without a labour market impact assessment tied to a specific job.

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Work permits

Bridging open work permit (BOWP)

A bridging open work permit (BOWP) allows certain permanent residence applicants already in Canada to keep working while IRCC processes their application, if they meet IRCC criteria.

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Express Entry

Express Entry

Express Entry is the IRCC system that manages permanent residence applications under the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program and the Canadian Experience Class.

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Quebec immigration

PSTQ: Quebec Skilled Worker Selection Program

The Quebec Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ) is Quebec's permanent selection program for workers, organized in streams, with a view to obtaining a CSQ.

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Quebec immigration

PEQ Graduate stream: Quebec Experience Program

The Quebec Experience Program (PEQ), Graduate stream, is a Quebec permanent selection program for certain graduates of a Quebec educational institution, subject to MIFI conditions.

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Quebec immigration

PEQ Worker stream: Quebec Experience Program

The PEQ Worker stream allows certain workers who have gained eligible work experience in Quebec to apply for permanent selection, according to MIFI criteria.

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Family class

Family class (sponsorship)

The family class allows a Canadian citizen or permanent resident to sponsor certain family members for permanent residence, according to IRCC rules.

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Visit Canada

Temporary resident visa (visitor visa)

A temporary resident visa (TRV) is required by IRCC for nationals of countries that are not visa-exempt who wish to enter Canada for a temporary stay.

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Visit Canada

Visitor record

A visitor record is an IRCC document that frames a temporary stay in Canada. It may be issued at entry or after an extension application.

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Visit Canada

Extending your stay as a visitor (visitor record)

An application to IRCC, from inside Canada, to extend a temporary stay and obtain a visitor record before the current status expires.

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Visit Canada

Electronic travel authorization (eTA)

An eTA is an IRCC entry requirement for most visa-exempt travellers who fly to Canada.

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