Canada Student visa - Dependents & family
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Are there alternative visa options or pathways for my wife to study or work in Canada given her profile and gap for a Master's?
→Yes, a strong Statement of Purpose explaining the gap, plus employment or freelance evidence, can help a Master's application, while alternatives include Post Graduate Certificates with flexible admissions, a Spousal Open Work Permit for a 16 month plus program, or direct Express Entry through her work experience.
Are dependents allowed to accompany students on PGW programs in Canada given recent market conditions and protests?
→Yes, your dependents can still join you while you hold a Post-Graduation Work Permit in Canada, though spousal open work permit rules have tightened. Your spouse needs you employed in a TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 occupation, while your children can attend school without a separate permit.
Is it possible for my son to get a dependent visa after I start my studies in Ireland/Canada for a PhD?
→Can family members accompany me on the visa, and can they work abroad in UK/Canada for a Postgraduate?
→Family members can accompany postgraduate students to the UK only if enrolled in a PhD or research-based degree, while Canada allows family for all postgraduates but restricts spousal work permits to programs lasting at least 16 months or doctoral studies. Eligible dependants in both countries enjoy full-time work rights.
Does Canada have master's program options within my budget and what are the chances of dependent visa approval there?
→Yes, Canada has master's programs across many budgets, with tuition typically running fifteen thousand to over thirty-five thousand Canadian dollars a year and university-level applications holding close to a forty-nine percent approval rate. Your spouse qualifies for an open work permit only if your program runs at least sixteen months.
All Questions (19)
Are there alternative visa options or pathways for my wife to study or work in Canada given her profile and gap for a Master's?
→Are dependents allowed to accompany students on PGW programs in Canada given recent market conditions and protests?
→Is it possible for my son to get a dependent visa after I start my studies in Ireland/Canada for a PhD?
→Can family members accompany me on the visa, and can they work abroad in UK/Canada for a Postgraduate?
→Does Canada have master's program options within my budget and what are the chances of dependent visa approval there?
→What is the process and eligibility for parents to get a visa to accompany me abroad in Canada/New Zealand?
→Are there spouse-friendly countries where my family can migrate with me in UK/Canada for a Master's/PhD?
→How does the process work if I want to go with my family after masters or within six months to one year in UK/Canada for a Master's/Postgraduate?
→If I am working, can my dependent also work on their visa in Australia/Canada for a Master's/Bachelor's?
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