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Can I Study Part-Time while on Open Work Permit?
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PhD Applicant Posts: 1
Posted On: 12/29/2014
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Dear Settlement.org Officer,
Could you please clarify me if i may be eligible to study part-time in Canada. Here is my situation, I am holding work permit which expires in Oct Next year but i am interested in the certificate courses (40-50 hours) offered by private career colleges in Toronto. This will help me or to prepare for exam in order to get certified from a professional board/association.
According to the school web site, I don't need a study permit to take these and even when i spoke with Admission executive, she mentioned that i don't need study permit to enroll in their certificate courses. All I need to do is pay the course fee and attend classes or online for 40-50 hours spread across 4-6 weeks.
On my work permit, however, it states "Unless authorized, must not attend any educational institution or take any academic, professional or vocational training course".
With this situation, can I still take the certificate program since the course is less than 6 months. Any help with this query is much appreciated.
Thank you very much.
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Moderator Moderator Posts: 4075
Posted On: 12/31/2014
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Hello,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
You are right that it is important to get clarification regarding this.
It is best if you contact the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) Call Centre directly for information specific to your permit and situation.
I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.
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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
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