Study permit, but intending to remain in Canada?

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Hello, this may be a silly question, but I'm feeling very confused on this matter. 
I am hoping to apply for a study permit for post-graduate study (once I have completed my undergraduate study in the UK) and wish to then apply for the post-graduation work experience permit after finishing my Canadian education, then Canadian experience PR.

But my question is: if I am intending to remain in the country after completing my studies, will this hinder my chances of obtaining a study permit? (as the CIC website states that "You must satisfy an immigration officer that you will leave Canada when you have completed your studies"). 

I would be hoping not to leave the country after my studies as I apparently need to apply for the post-graduation work permit while my study permit is still active...

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agingoak Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 13 Apr 2011 Status: Offline Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote agingoak Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Study permit, but intending to remain in Canada? Posted: 13 Apr 2011 at 4:05pm
	Hello, this may be a silly question, but I'm feeling very confused on this matter. I am hoping to apply for a study permit for post-graduate study (once I have completed my undergraduate study in the UK) and wish to then apply for the post-graduation work experience permit after finishing my Canadian education, then Canadian experience PR. But my question is: if I am intending to remain in the country after completing my studies, will this hinder my chances of obtaining a study permit? (as the CIC website states that "You must satisfy an immigration officer that you will leave Canada when you have completed your studies"). I would be hoping not to leave the country after my studies as I apparently need to apply for the post-graduation work permit while my study permit is still active...

tanushree.tiku Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Top Member Joined: 12 Jan 2010 Status: Offline Points: 801	Post Options Post Reply Quote tanushree.tiku Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 Apr 2011 at 11:00am
	u will be eligible for an oen work permit after ur studies in canada

scylla Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Top Member Joined: 29 Nov 2009 Location: Toronto Status: Offline Points: 838	Post Options Post Reply Quote scylla Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 Apr 2011 at 6:46pm
	Yes - one of the criteria of a study visa application is that you must prove that you have strong ties to your home country and plan to leave Canada once your studies have been completed. If you have plans to stay in Canada long term and can't show strong ties to your home country - yes, this will certainly hinder your application.
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