🎓 Study ImmigrationActive🇨🇦 Canada
Study or Work to PR
A staged route that starts with temporary status such as study or work and later transitions to permanent residence through an eligible stream.
Processing time
2-12 months
Approximate cost
$589
Snapshot
Apr 10, 2026
Last verified
Apr 10, 2026
Eligibility
- Obtain a valid study or work permit.
- Comply with temporary-status conditions.
- Later qualify for a separate permanent-residence route, often linked to Canadian experience.
Application Steps
1
Apply from abroad
File the long-stay visa or initial residence request before travelling to Canada.
Estimated duration: 2 weeks
2
Enter on the correct status
Enter using the visa or approval that matches the intended purpose of stay.
Estimated duration: 1 weeks
3
Convert to residence status
Complete residence-permit or registration steps after arrival where the system requires it.
Estimated duration: 4 weeks
Required Documents
- Valid passport
- Official application form
- Photos or biometrics as required
- Identity and civil status documents
- Admission letter or job offer
- Clear evidence matching the temporary purpose
- Financial capacity depending on permit type
Application Channels
IRCC account
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Government Fees
Study permit
150 CAD
Per person
Work permit
155 CAD
Per person
Biometrics
85 CAD
Per person
Timing Notes
Timelines depend on the permit type, the country of application, and the later PR route.
Risk Controls
- Use official portals only and avoid paying unverified intermediaries.
- Separate fixed government fees from proof-of-funds or income requirements.
- Prepare civil and police documents with translation and legalisation where needed before filing.