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NEW RISIA EXAM PREP PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
NEWLY MODIFIED EXAM
TRV-required foreign nationals -- ANSWER--For TRV-required foreign nationals, including
those eligible to apply for an eTA through eTA expansion, the TRV should be issued for
multiple entries. It should be valid for the same period as the study permit or passport,
whichever expires first, unless otherwise specified.
For eTA-required foreign nationals -- ANSWER--For eTA-required foreign nationals, the eTA
is valid for 5 years from the date of issuance or until the foreign national's passport expires,
whichever occurs first, regardless of whether or not this date is after the expiry date of the
study permit.
Who should not be issued an eTA -- ANSWER--An eTA should not be issued with a study
permit renewal if the foreign national has an unenforced removal order has been issued a
status document stating that "this document does not confer temporary resident status" has
overstayed their authorized period of stay is a temporary resident permit (TRP) holder and
is inadmissible to Canada
In all of the above cases, officers must cancel all valid eTAs, including those issued through
the expansion of eTA.
eligible for eTA expansion -- ANSWER--Foreign nationals who are eligible for eTA
expansion receive a TRV upon the issuance of their initial study permit. If these clients are
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issued a renewed study permit, they are automatically issued an eTA. However, these foreign
nationals still require a TRV to travel by any mode of transportation other than air.
Note: While a study permit is not required for short-term courses, officers must accept and
process an application for a study permit, even when the duration of the course or program of
study is 6 months or less [R188(2)].
Study Permit-Working off- Campus: after completing studying 3/3 -- ANSWER--After you
complete your study program, if you're starting a new study program You can work full-
time if you meet all of these requirements:
#You were already able to work off-campus during your previous studies
#You have a valid study permit or you applied to extend your study permit before it expired
#You received written confirmation from your current school that you completed your
program
#You received a letter of acceptance to a new full-time study program at a DLI
#You'll start your new program within 150 calendar days of receiving the confirmation that
you completed your previous program
Open Work Permit for Spouse -- ANSWER--Your spouse or common-law partner may be
eligible for an open work permit if you:
# have a valid study permit and
# are a full-time student at one of these types of schools:
#a public post-secondary school, such as a college or university, or CEGEP in Quebec
#private college-level school in Quebec
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# a Canadian private school that can legally award degrees under provincial law (for example,
Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate degree)
Study Permit-Exemption R188,A30 -- ANSWER--1. Short term study-less than 6 months
2. Study is not part of a longer program
3. Family or staff of foreign representatives
4. Members of Foreign Armed Forces
5. Registered Indians in Canada
6. Minor Children, but not a child of a TR without status
7. Refugee claimants
8. Distant learning/audited courses/general interests
9. application renew for their existing SP until a decision is made while remained in Canada.
Study permit-who should apply it? -- ANSWER--Foreign nationals who wish to study in
Canada must apply for a study permit before presenting themselves at a Canadian port of
entry (POE) unless they are one of the following: #exempt from requiring a study permit
[R188]
#eligible to apply for a study permit on entry [R214]
#eligible to apply for a study permit after entry [R215]
How long can you stay in Canada with a study permit? -- ANSWER--1. If you're taking
prerequisite courses your study permit will be valid for the length of those courses, plus
1 year
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2. If you'll finish your studies after your study permit expires You have to apply
for extending SP
3. If you finish your studies before your study permit expires
If you finish your studies early, your permit will stop being valid 90 days after you complete
your studies, no matter what day is printed on the study permit.
Study Permit-Where to apply-General R213,214,215 -- ANSWER--a foreign national must
apply SP before entering Canada.
For overseas applications, if the application for a SP is approved, a TRV or eTA is issued
automatically. There is no separate fee or application for a TRV or eTA [R296(2) and
R294.1(2)] with a study permit application.
Foreign nationals may submit an application package for a study permit by doing one of the
following:
#applying online (electronic applications [e-apps]) applying
through a visa application centre (VAC)
Renewal of study permit R217(1) -- ANSWER--a foreign national may apply renew SP if:
a. The application is made before the expiry of their SP
b. They have complied with all conditions imposed on their entry into Canada
c. They are in good standing at the education institution at which they have been studying.
And the application can be made from within Canada
Study Permit with prerequisite course -- ANSWER--Students taking a prerequisite course or
program of study may work on campus provided they meet all other eligibility requirements.
They are not eligible to work off campus while completing their prerequisite.
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NEW RISIA EXAM PREP PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
NEWLY MODIFIED EXAM
TRV-required foreign nationals -- ANSWER--For TRV-required foreign nationals, including
those eligible to apply for an eTA through eTA expansion, the TRV should be issued for
multiple entries. It should be valid for the same period as the study permit or passport,
whichever expires first, unless otherwise specified.
For eTA-required foreign nationals -- ANSWER--For eTA-required foreign nationals, the eTA
is valid for 5 years from the date of issuance or until the foreign national's passport expires,
whichever occurs first, regardless of whether or not this date is after the expiry date of the
study permit.
Who should not be issued an eTA -- ANSWER--An eTA should not be issued with a study
permit renewal if the foreign national has an unenforced removal order has been issued a
status document stating that "this document does not confer temporary resident status" has
overstayed their authorized period of stay is a temporary resident permit (TRP) holder and
is inadmissible to Canada
In all of the above cases, officers must cancel all valid eTAs, including those issued through
the expansion of eTA.
eligible for eTA expansion -- ANSWER--Foreign nationals who are eligible for eTA
expansion receive a TRV upon the issuance of their initial study permit. If these clients are
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issued a renewed study permit, they are automatically issued an eTA. However, these foreign
nationals still require a TRV to travel by any mode of transportation other than air.
Note: While a study permit is not required for short-term courses, officers must accept and
process an application for a study permit, even when the duration of the course or program of
study is 6 months or less [R188(2)].
Study Permit-Working off- Campus: after completing studying 3/3 -- ANSWER--After you
complete your study program, if you're starting a new study program You can work full-
time if you meet all of these requirements:
#You were already able to work off-campus during your previous studies
#You have a valid study permit or you applied to extend your study permit before it expired
#You received written confirmation from your current school that you completed your
program
#You received a letter of acceptance to a new full-time study program at a DLI
#You'll start your new program within 150 calendar days of receiving the confirmation that
you completed your previous program
Open Work Permit for Spouse -- ANSWER--Your spouse or common-law partner may be
eligible for an open work permit if you:
# have a valid study permit and
# are a full-time student at one of these types of schools:
#a public post-secondary school, such as a college or university, or CEGEP in Quebec
#private college-level school in Quebec
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# a Canadian private school that can legally award degrees under provincial law (for example,
Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate degree)
Study Permit-Exemption R188,A30 -- ANSWER--1. Short term study-less than 6 months
2. Study is not part of a longer program
3. Family or staff of foreign representatives
4. Members of Foreign Armed Forces
5. Registered Indians in Canada
6. Minor Children, but not a child of a TR without status
7. Refugee claimants
8. Distant learning/audited courses/general interests
9. application renew for their existing SP until a decision is made while remained in Canada.
Study permit-who should apply it? -- ANSWER--Foreign nationals who wish to study in
Canada must apply for a study permit before presenting themselves at a Canadian port of
entry (POE) unless they are one of the following: #exempt from requiring a study permit
[R188]
#eligible to apply for a study permit on entry [R214]
#eligible to apply for a study permit after entry [R215]
How long can you stay in Canada with a study permit? -- ANSWER--1. If you're taking
prerequisite courses your study permit will be valid for the length of those courses, plus
1 year
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2. If you'll finish your studies after your study permit expires You have to apply
for extending SP
3. If you finish your studies before your study permit expires
If you finish your studies early, your permit will stop being valid 90 days after you complete
your studies, no matter what day is printed on the study permit.
Study Permit-Where to apply-General R213,214,215 -- ANSWER--a foreign national must
apply SP before entering Canada.
For overseas applications, if the application for a SP is approved, a TRV or eTA is issued
automatically. There is no separate fee or application for a TRV or eTA [R296(2) and
R294.1(2)] with a study permit application.
Foreign nationals may submit an application package for a study permit by doing one of the
following:
#applying online (electronic applications [e-apps]) applying
through a visa application centre (VAC)
Renewal of study permit R217(1) -- ANSWER--a foreign national may apply renew SP if:
a. The application is made before the expiry of their SP
b. They have complied with all conditions imposed on their entry into Canada
c. They are in good standing at the education institution at which they have been studying.
And the application can be made from within Canada
Study Permit with prerequisite course -- ANSWER--Students taking a prerequisite course or
program of study may work on campus provided they meet all other eligibility requirements.
They are not eligible to work off campus while completing their prerequisite.
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