Visa longer than 6 months request for 5 months program

[sarah28]

Hello,

I would kindly like to find out of I qualify to apply for a visa longer than 6 months when my program is only 5 months longer.

Is this something negative to show I plan on staying a little longer even though my studies will have ended?

Thanks

 

[satyan1990]

u cant apply for study permit, you can apply for a visitor visa and you can stay still that expires.
for courses below 6 months, you dont need study permit.

check with cic website.

 

[sarah28]

Thank you for your response.


I want to continue my studies in another program after I complete my short-term course so I will need to apply for a study permit so that I don't have to leave Canada to apply for a student visa.
"You can study in Canada without a study permit if:

the duration of your course or program of study is six months or less; and
you will complete your course or studies within the time you are allowed to stay in Canada.
Note:

Even if you do not need a study permit, you may want to apply for one. If you decide that you want to continue your studies in another program after you complete your short-term course or program and you do not already have a study permit you will need to apply through a Canadian visa office outside Canada for the study permit.
If you would like to receive a study permit for short-term studies, your studies must be at a designated learning institution.
You must apply for a study permit if your main reason for coming to Canada is to study for more than six months.
You may need to leave Canada to go for an interview. If you do, please ensure you bring all the documents you need to enter that country and return to Canada." CIC website