As a visitor, what am I ALLOWED to do while waiting?

[denbert]

I know I cannot study or work, as a visitor.

But I read somewhere here that you can do short studies??

Can someone give a proper link about that?

Like what kind of short studies? How short is allowed, less than 6 months??

If I want to take up hairdressing, is that ok?

If I want to take up caregiving course less than a month, is that ok?

thanks!

 

[scylla]

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?q=484&t=15

 

[screech339]

I know I cannot study or work, as a visitor.

But I read somewhere here that you can do short studies??

Can someone give a proper link about that?

Like what kind of short studies? How short is allowed, less than 6 months??

If I want to take up hairdressing, is that ok?

If I want to take up caregiving course less than a month, is that ok?

thanks!

You can volunteer your time. But only at positions that doesn't required a paid job. You can't volunteer in the position that normally a Canadian/Pr get pai for.


You can take courses that are less than 6 months but not courses that are part of certificate that take more than 6 months to complete. I don't think you can take hair dressing courses since it would require more than 6 months to get get certificate or diploma in hairdressing. Otherwise everyone would be taking university courses since each course only take 3-4 months to complete. It is not simple as that.

 

[Canadianinlove]

My hubby has been spending a lot of time at the gym during the day.
He is going to look like Hercules by the time we are done!

Thank you for asking the question, I found it helpful.

I know I cannot study or work, as a visitor.

But I read somewhere here that you can do short studies??

Can someone give a proper link about that?

Like what kind of short studies? How short is allowed, less than 6 months??

If I want to take up hairdressing, is that ok?

If I want to take up caregiving course less than a month, is that ok?

thanks!

 

[km9203]

My hubby has been spending a lot of time at the gym during the day.
He is going to look like Hercules by the time we are done!

Thank you for asking the question, I found it helpful.

Hahaha. I have been doing pilates classes 3-4 times a week! It is hard to keep busy but boy will I be toned after...thanks, CIC.

 

[Canadianinlove]

There are positives in every situation if you look for them.

You could also look at community classes and maybe find something that you like. My husband is a Marine Engineer but we are thinking of him taking Forklift classes because he is bored stiff. Also we look at first aid classes and stuff like that...

Really anything to keep him occupied. I know it is tough feeling so restricted. But as you said you'll be toned and fit!

Hahaha. I have been doing pilates classes 3-4 times a week! It is hard to keep busy but boy will I be toned after...thanks, CIC.

 

[km9203]

There are positives in every situation if you look for them.

You could also look at community classes and maybe find something that you like. My husband is a Marine Engineer but we are thinking of him taking Forklift classes because he is bored stiff. Also we look at first aid classes and stuff like that...

Really anything to keep him occupied. I know it is tough feeling so restricted. But as you said you'll be toned and fit!

I found a florist that does flower arranging classes, something I have always wanted to try so I am signing up for that.

 

[Canadianinlove]

Awesome good for you. Now you have an opportunity to pursue interests perhaps you hadn't had time for.

I had friend to moved to the US, Seattle. He husband, a Canadian got a great job at Microsoft and they moved. She wasn't able to work. She was always doing something fantastic and enjoying herself. She had volunteered at an art gallery and gave tours. It just seems so fun.

I found a florist that does flower arranging classes, something I have always wanted to try so I am signing up for that.

 

[Aquakitty]

In Canada we have a lot of "community" colleges that offer all sorts of short-term certificate and adult education type classes. Check with the local colleges and recreation centres, they all offer all kinds of things.

Keep in mind there is no law against taking online courses from another country as well. My husband nearly has his degree this way.

You are very right, Canadianinlove. You can sit around being bored and feeling sorry for yourself, or you can get out and do something useful with your time! ;D

 

[km9203]

In Canada we have a lot of "community" colleges that offer all sorts of short-term certificate and adult education type classes. Check with the local colleges and recreation centres, they all offer all kinds of things.

Keep in mind there is no law against taking online courses from another country as well. My husband nearly has his degree this way.

You are very right, Canadianinlove. You can sit around being bored and feeling sorry for yourself, or you can get out and do something useful with your time! ;D

I did a digital marketing course online through a UK school. Was only 2 months but I enjoyed it I look for vouchers on groupon etc for different activities.

 

[Canadianinlove]

Great suggestions!

In Canada we have a lot of "community" colleges that offer all sorts of short-term certificate and adult education type classes. Check with the local colleges and recreation centres, they all offer all kinds of things.

Keep in mind there is no law against taking online courses from another country as well. My husband nearly has his degree this way.

You are very right, Canadianinlove. You can sit around being bored and feeling sorry for yourself, or you can get out and do something useful with your time! ;D

 

[Mapleson]

Check with your local library! Often there are many "newcomer" programs that can help their transition and fill the time while waiting for the application process to be completed.

 

[kangamoose]

I started an online business on etsy I have a work visa but live in a part of Alberta hit pretty hard by the oil crash, so theres not much work around...

 

[kiwi01]

Anyone know if taking the Canadian Securities Course is allowed? It's an online course which you can do at you own pace, so conceivably I could sit the exam for it after only a few weeks of signing up. Although after completing it you can go on and take further courses to get a certificate so it sounds like it might not meet the criteria. Do I just ring up the CIC number and try get confirmation on what is and what is not allowed?

 

[Mapleson]

I started an online business on etsy I have a work visa but live in a part of Alberta hit pretty hard by the oil crash, so theres not much work around...

Unless you are on an OWP, you should check into your specific restrictions. For visitors, online work, such as etsy or elance, is non-permissible, as it's paid work that could be done by a Canadian.