Study Permit? HELP!

[estinnis]

My girlfriend is coming to Canada for a few months to take a certificate course in Business. CIC's website says that you only need a study permit for full time studies that last for more than 6 months. The course that she is enrolled in is only once per week for 3 hours, and lasts for only 3 months. I've been told that it might be risky telling an immigration officer at the border that she plans on studying, even though she doesn't have a study permit. Should we tell instead tell them that she is just visiting? Or should we say exactly what is happening?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks

 

[krishnat]

My girlfriend is coming to Canada for a few months to take a certificate course in Business. CIC's website says that you only need a study permit for full time studies that last for more than 6 months. The course that she is enrolled in is only once per week for 3 hours, and lasts for only 3 months. I've been told that it might be risky telling an immigration officer at the border that she plans on studying, even though she doesn't have a study permit. Should we tell instead tell them that she is just visiting? Or should we say exactly what is happening?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks

Contact's CIC office or vfs if you are from india

 

[dipta]

As per CIC website you don't have to take study permit if the course is under six moths. If you are asked at the port of entry just tell the truth and no harm will done as they already know this fact.