Can Parents Travel To Canada With International Students?

Canada's immigration policy allows international students to bring their immediate family members with them for the duration of their studies. This includes spouses, common-law partners, and dependent children. Parents of international students can visit Canada on a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), but they cannot accompany their children as their guardians during their studies. In most cases, minors on study permits are supported by a guardian who is a resident in Canada.

Parents of minor international students can accompany them to Canada

Parents of minor international students can accompany their children to Canada. However, it is important to note that the parent cannot be the primary caregiver and must have a valid reason for their stay, such as accompanying their child during their studies. The parent will need to apply for a visitor visa and may be eligible for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), which will allow them to stay in Canada for up to six months.

International students with valid study permits can bring their dependent children with them for the duration of their stay in Canada. A dependent child is any child under the age of 22 who is financially dependent on their parents. If the child is not of school-going age, a visitor visa will be issued for them once the parent's application is approved. If the child is of school-going age, the parent must enrol them in school while they are in Canada.

When applying for a study permit, international students must demonstrate that they have the financial means to support themselves and their family members during their stay in Canada. The visa officer will only approve the study permit application and the family's visas if the student can prove that they can financially support their family. It is recommended to bring enough money to cover living expenses for at least six months.

It is important to note that parents accompanying their minor children to Canada as international students will not be eligible for a work permit. They cannot engage in any paid or compensated work while in Canada as a visitor. To work in Canada, one needs a job offer from an employer, and the employer must obtain an approved LMIA so that the individual can apply for a closed work permit tied to that specific employer.

Parents of minor international students can rest assured that their children will receive a high-quality education in Canada. Canada has a reputation as a global leader in the quality of education, and public schools are free to attend.

International students can bring their spouse or partner to Canada

If the spouse or partner of an international student intends to work in Canada in an in-demand occupation, their income can supplement the student's savings. However, the visa officer will only approve the study permit application and the spouse or partner's visa if the student can prove that they can financially support their family in Canada. It is recommended that the student bring enough money to cover their family's living expenses for at least six months.

If the spouse or partner of an international student did not accompany them initially, they can still be invited to visit or stay with them after they arrive in Canada. In this case, they will be eligible for a six-month Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). If the spouse or partner submits copies of the student's study permit, visa, and DLI enrollment letter with their application, they may be able to get a visa valid for the remaining duration of the student's study permit. If the spouse or partner is from a visa-exempt country and is eligible to enter Canada with an eTA, they may be able to apply for an open work permit at their port of entry into Canada, provided they meet the eligibility requirements.

If the spouse or partner of an international student is coming to Canada as a visitor, they can apply for a spousal work permit from within the country. However, it is important to note that a spouse or partner cannot work or study in Canada on a TRV or eTA.

International students can bring their dependent children to Canada

International students can also bring their spouse or partner to Canada. Their spouse or partner may be eligible for a visitor visa, work permit, or study permit. If the spouse or partner intends to work, they can apply for an open work permit, allowing them to work for any eligible Canadian employer for the duration of their partner's study permit. To apply for a work permit at the same time as the student's study permit, the applicant must also include work permit processing fees. Alternatively, the spouse or partner can come to Canada as a visitor and then apply for a work permit after their arrival.

It is important to note that other family members, such as parents, siblings, aunts, and uncles, do not automatically qualify to accompany international students to Canada. However, international students can invite their parents to visit on a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). This enables parents to stay in Canada for up to six months, but it does not grant them a temporary resident visa.

To ensure a smooth process, international students should demonstrate that they have sufficient financial resources to support themselves and their family members during their stay in Canada. They should also clarify their intention to return home after their study permit expires, providing proof of residential and financial ties to their home country. The visa officer will only approve the study permit application if they are satisfied that the applicant can financially support their family and will return to their home country after their studies.

International students' spouses can work in Canada

International students in Canada are allowed to be accompanied by certain family members, such as their spouse, partner, or dependent children. While parents and other family members like siblings, aunts, and uncles are not automatically qualified to accompany international students to Canada, they can be invited to visit on a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). This enables parents to stay in Canada for up to six months.

If you are an international student in Canada and wish to be accompanied by your spouse, you can include them in your application for a Canadian study permit. It is important to note that including family members in your study permit application may influence the visa officer's decision. The visa officer will need to be convinced that you will leave Canada when your permit expires, and you must demonstrate that you have sufficient financial resources to support yourself and your family during your first year of study. You should also clarify that your family intends to return home when your study permit expires, and provide proof of your residential and financial ties to your home country.

Once your Canadian study permit is approved, your spouse may be eligible to come to Canada with you as a visitor or work permit holder. If you want your spouse to accompany you to Canada, you must submit your applications together and pay the processing fees for both applications. In your study permit application, you must also mention that your spouse will accompany you. As an international student, your spouse can qualify for an open work permit, allowing them to work for any eligible Canadian employer for the duration of your study permit.

It is worth noting that the process for obtaining a spouse or dependent children visa is different from that of a parent's visa. While international students can extend invitations to their parents, this does not grant them a temporary resident visa, unlike spouses and children. Additionally, if your child is of school-going age, you are legally required to enrol them in school while they are in Canada. Canada has a reputation for its high-quality education, so you can be assured that your child will receive a good education.

International students can invite their parents to visit Canada

International students in Canada can invite their parents to visit by applying for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). This enables parents to visit Canada and stay for up to six months. However, it is important to note that this arrangement does not grant parents a temporary resident visa, unlike the case with spouses and dependent children.

To invite their parents, international students can write a letter of invitation to accompany their TRV application. This letter must be written by the individual issuing the invitation and cannot be written by the university. Along with the invitation letter, students can include a copy of their study permit and any other evidence of their student status, such as a copy of their student card or proof of enrolment.

Spouses and common-law partners of international students can also accompany them to Canada. They may be eligible for a visitor visa, work permit, or study permit. If the international student wishes to have their spouse accompany them when entering Canada, they must submit their applications together and pay the processing fees for both applications. The student must also mention in their study permit application that their spouse will accompany them. Spouses of international students can qualify for an open work permit, allowing them to work for any eligible Canadian employer for the duration of their partner's study permit.

Dependent children can also accompany international students to Canada. Students must indicate in their study permit application that their child will accompany them. If the child is not of school-going age, a visitor visa will be issued once the application is approved. If the child is of school-going age, they must be enrolled in school while in Canada. In most parts of Canada, school becomes mandatory at the age of five or six, but some regions require children to be enrolled in Kindergarten at the age of five. Although minor children of international students do not require a study permit, it is recommended that they apply for one.

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