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I am an international student. Do I need a Social Insurance Number (SIN)?

You need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) from Service Canada to work in Canada or to receive benefits and services from government programs. You must have one of the following conditions or remarks printed on your study permit in order to apply for a SIN for off-campus work: May work 20 hrs per week...

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Is George Brown on the list of approved designated learning institutes (DLIS) for international students to enter Canada?

09 June, 2023 2221 views

Yes. George Brown College is on Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's (IRCC) list of approved designated learning institutions (DLI). Visit the International Students Travelling to Canada webpage for more information.

I am an international student. Do I need a Social Insurance Number (SIN)?

09 June, 2023 1611 views

You need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) from Service Canada to work in Canada or to receive benefits and services from government programs. You must have one of the following conditions or remarks printed on your study permit in order to apply for a SIN for off-campus work: May work 20 hrs per week...

What does maintained status (previously known as implied status) mean in terms of my study permit, visitor status, or work permit?

09 June, 2023 1468 views

A temporary resident must apply to extend their period of authorized stay before it ends. If they have done so, their period of authorized stay as a temporary resident is extended by law until a decision is made. Such a person is considered to have maintained status (previously known as implied...

I am in Canada on a visitor visa. Can I register for evening courses? Am I considered an international student?

09 June, 2023 1165 views

You do not need a study permit if you plan to take a course or program in Canada that lasts six months or less. You must complete the course or program within the period authorized for your stay in Canada. For more information on when a foreign national needs a study permit, please refer to the IRCC...

I’m in Canada on a work permit and I want to study at George Brown. What do I need to do?

07 September, 2023 1089 views

Normally, all temporary residents in Canada are required to have valid study permit to pursue studies longer than 6 months in duration from within Canada. However, on June 27, 2023, the government of Canada announced a temporary measure allowing certain work permit holders to pursue studies without...

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