Yes, Student Visa allows an international student in Canada to work for 20 hours per week during the academic session and 30 hours per week during breaks.
The average hourly wages are approximately CAD 15 (varies from province to province).
Most colleges/universities in Canada begin academic courses for students in Fall (Aug-Sept) and Winter semesters (Jan-Feb). Consequently, the applications are accepted during the December-March period for the Fall semester and September-November for the Winter semester. Diploma programs accept applications throughout the year.
It takes 10-12 weeks for processing visa applications for students.
Some of the preferred streams for international students in Canada are
- MBA, computer science & IT, business
- Finance, engineering, engineering management
- Physical & earth sciences, agricultural sciences etc
No, there is no age limit, but if there is a big gap in years of studies - the students will have to justify the gap.
However, Settleezee recommends that applicants should be under the age of 30 years with not more than five years gap from the date of the last degree/educational qualification.
The minimum age for Student Visa is 18 years.
Under the age of 18 or 19 in some territories and provinces, you will count as a minor in Canada. However, you are still eligible to apply for a Student Visa if you fulfil the other requirements.
Applying for a study permit in Canada costs CAD 150.