Students:
If you are an American citizen or permanent resident, you need a student authorization from Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to study in Canada. Upon acceptance into a Canadian university, you may apply for your student authorization at a CIC Office in the U.S. or at any Canadian port of entry (border crossing).
When applying, you must bring the following application documents:
- a valid form of identification (e.g. passport, original birth certificate);
- the original letter of acceptance from the Canadian educational institution;
- evidence of adequate funds to cover tuition and living costs for your entire stay in Canada (this includes a letter from your bank or your parents' employers, bank statements for the past several months, and/or your parents' and your latest tax returns).
Residence Permits for Students
Canada Immigration allows full-time international students to work PART-TIME ON CAMPUS in a variety of jobs. Students can look for employment once they arrive on campus.
Spouses of students are permitted to work in Canada during the time that their spouse is studying. The working spouse will require an Employment Authorization, which can be obtained in Canada.
Upon graduation, if they can obtain employment, international students can remain in Canada for one year to gain practical work experience. An Employment Authorization (which can be applied for within Canada) will be required at that time.
Although working may supplement a student's income it should not be relied upon to finance his/her education. Canada Immigration requires proof of sufficient funds before issuing a Study Permit (admitting a student into the country).
List of all universities in Canada:
