Hello all, I am looking for answers to some questions I have about immigration to Canada. I am hoping to work, and come the 2019-2020 school year, start working towards my nursing degree. I've researched visas, and to say that I am confused is an understatement. I know there are work visas, but I don't believe you can study on them, and I know there is study visas, but I do know that you can't work outside campus on them. Is it possible to get a work and study visa at the same time? Or is there another visa I can get that would allow that? I'm immigrating from the US, and I'm only 19. Also, if anyone knows, what is the process of getting a private student loan, is it even worth pursuing? Thank you all for your time!
Study and Work Visa?
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The information you're asking about regarding studying and working is all on the IRCC web site. The short answer is that you need a study permit. Provided you are attending school full time this will allow you to work on campus and also up to 20 hours a week off campus.
To be approved for a study permit you must show you have enough funds available (i.e. in your bank account) to cover first year tuition + $10K in living expenses. How you come up with this money is up to you. If you need a loan, you'll need to get that from your home country - you won't qualify for a loan in Canada.
You won't qualify for a work permit. A study permit is basically your only option to come to Canada and as said above, you need to show significant funds.