Visas

There are several types of visas for Canada that you may have while studying at Intrax: Temporary Resident Visa, Student Visa, Working Holiday Visa, or Study Permit with a Work Permit (C30 Exemption for Internships). Students must apply directly to a Canadian Visa-Issuing Office (a Canadian Embassy or Canadian Consulate) in their home country before traveling to Canada and speak to an immigration officer at the airport (port of entry) to obtain the correct permit. A student's country of origin and desired length of stay in Canada will determine what permit is required. A complete listing of overseas Canadian Visa-Issuing Offices can be searched by visiting the CIC website.

Temporary Resident Visa

Temporary Resident Visas are needed for stays in Canada of 6 months or less. Check with your local Canadian Embassy or Consulate to confirm whether you need a Temporary Resident Visa from your country of origin. Countries requiring a TRV include Brazil, Venezuela, Thailand, Saudi Arabia and Ecuador among others. A TRV-Exemption is valid for stays up to 6 months for certain visa-exempt countries; including Japan, Republic of Korea, France and Germany. Applicants traveling on a TRV Visa-Exemption may register for any Intrax program of 6 months or less (excluding Work Experience Programs which have a work component).

Study Permit

If you are coming to Canada for 6 months or more, you will need to apply for a Study Permit (Visa) at your local Canadian Embassy or Consulate. Visas may take longer than eight weeks to process, so apply early. In order to obtain a visa, you will need to provide:

• A valid passport
• Letter of acceptance from Intrax Cultural Institute
• Proof of sufficient funds to support yourself during your time in Canada

Working Holiday Program

If you are coming to Canada on a Working Holiday Program, you are permitted to work, study and travel for the length of your program. Countries that are eligible for the Working Holiday Program are: Australia, Belgium, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Rep., Latvia, New Zealand, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom. (Learn more)

Student Permit with a Work Permit with a C30 Exemption

If you wish to participate in a program with a work or internship component and are ineligible to apply for a Working Holiday visa, you will be required to apply for a Student Permit with a C30 Exemption Work Permit (Co-op Visa). Be sure to inform us at the time of your enrollment so that we can prepare a Specialized Letter of Acceptance for Internship/Work& Study Students so you can begin the application process in your home country. Once you receive your Study and Work Authorization letter from the Canadian visa office in your country you are ready to travel to Canada.

At the Point of Entry in Canada

At the port of entry (arrival airport in Canada), you must show the Customs Officer the Study and Work Authorization letter and request both the Student Permit and Work Permit with the C30 exemption. If the officer at the border asks you to explain the program details, show the officer the specialized Letter of Acceptance for Internship & Study or Work & Study students that Intrax Canada has provided you. Students who do not receive the work permit at the port of entry will be required to retrieve the correct permit within Canada from the Canadian Immigration office in Vegreville, Alberta. Intrax Canada cannot guarantee that students will receive the C-30 Co-op visa as this decision is made at the discretion of Canadian Immigration officials.

Internship & Study and Work & Study Programs

The Internship & Study program is non-paid whereas students participating in the Work & Study component are paid entry level wages. If you are applying for a study permit and work permit with a C30 exemption, these placements must not be more than 50% of your total program. Furthermore, these placements are relevant to your program of study and additional assignments must be completed while outside of the classroom. Students enrolled in Internship & Study or Work & Study must meet minimum language requirements and have the correct study permits. The Intrax Canada Admissions Officer or a qualified Intrax Canada Partner will review your application and inform you of the required qualifications and program requirements. You can determine your approximate English level through the Intrax Online English Test.

For more information on entering Canada as a visitor, student or worker, including application forms and kits, please visit www.cic.gc.ca.