Why Canada ?

The Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) is a non-profit organisation that is put in place by the Canadian government to regulate the immigration consulting profession. Rao Consultants are proud, longstanding members of the ICCRC. The Council safeguards the interests of the consumers by regulating and keeping tabs on the immigration consultants that provide immigration consultation to interested individuals. It should be noted, however, that it is not mandatory for students to apply via an ICCRC member.

When you complete a BA degree from a Canadian institute you are eligible to do postgraduate studies in Canada with support of Canadian authorities.

In most of the cases, Master degree takes a whole academic year including an internship. Master degree can also last for two academic years. So it depends on the curricula and the program.

You are, under certain circumstances, allowed to work while studying in Canada. When you are applying for your student visa, however, you are required to prove to your visa officer that you have enough finances to support yourself for the duration of your study program. International students are allowed to work on the campus or off-campus, although off-campus is authorized only 6 months into the course. Full time students can work in their institutions without any employment authorization.
International students are allowed to work up to 20 hours every week when their course is on and 40 hours per week during their vacations. They can expect to earn around 7 to 10 Canadian dollars per hour. During co-op terms students can earn up to 10 to 15 Canadian dollars an hour. This can amount to about 400 to 1000 Canadian dollars every month.

Yes. Canada offers a huge array of career-oriented programs. These range from advanced diplomas to certificate courses. These courses are specifically designed so as to give students the opportunity to learn and develop skills that are marketable in the modern workplace. These courses highlight the technical aspects and focus on providing hands-on experience about the fundamental nitty-gritties of the programme. Diplomas and certificate courses offer students the practical background they need to become more hireable by employers in the country. It is very much a possibility that students that do vocational programmes get better salaries than those that have done a university programme.

In most of the cases, Master degree takes a whole academic year including an internship. Master degree can also last for two academic years. So it depends on the curricula and the program.

Health insurance is mandatory for studying in Canada. You will need to procure health insurance before you reach Canada. Medical coverage changes from province to province and often from university to university. Most universities have health insurance coverage as a part of their fees.

Hostels can be a great low-budget temporary accommodation in a big city.

A valid study permit holder who is doing a full-time course at a post-secondary institution is eligible for an open work permit. The open work permit for a spouse or a common law partner may be valid for the same period of time as the study permit, or as long as the study permit remains valid. The applicant needs to indicate in their applications if their spouse or partner will be accompanying them to Canada. If the spouse or partner decides, at a later stage, to study in Canada they need to submit a separate application.

Yes. If you have studied for a one year degree you get a one year work permit, if your course is of two years you can get a work permit for two to three years, depending upon your course and duration of the same.

Yes you can, although you will need to contact your nearest Canadian Immigration Centre at least two months before your study permit authorization expires.

Usually international students go for part time opportunities in service industry, and do such jobs as cleaning, washing, servicing in restaurants/cafes as waiters, etc.

An individual who is already in Canada on a study or work permit will not need to get a separate study permit for his or her minor child. The study permit the individual has applied for should have already indicated that their minor child would be accompanying them. The age of majority differs slightly in different provinces, although it is usually around 18 or 19.

As Canada is divided into individually governed provinces the tuition fees for an academic year of tertiary education vary. or the French ones.

Education in Canada is often considered as a safe route to getting permanent residency of Canada. There are a number of federal and provincial programmes that offer international students a means to settle in Canada. This is possible even without a job offer. Canadian education and job experience usually gains you additional points on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) used for Express Entry.

IELTS exam scores are the most common language requirement for Canadian universities. But most universities will accept either TOEFL or IELTS.

Usually institutions require an essay and a personal statement (which talks about you and why you are suitable candidate for the chosen program) along with documents stating your working experience. If a student has additional documents such as reference letters or some activity diplomas/certificates, he/she surely should show it.