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Why choosing Yolo Choice?

We are representatives of our own experience of living in Canada. In this process, we will provide you with constant support and follow-up before and during your stay in Canada.

You will have access to discounts and promotions.

We will give you a study portfolio designed according to your academic needs and budget.

We will help you successfully establish yourself in your new city.

Personalized attention according to your future goals.

We will offer you support to solve any problem that may exist between the school and you as a student.

  • How to obtain a student visa in Canada?
  • The first step is to find the agency that will represent you throughout your process. Second, you must choose the school or college where you will study, followed by this, you must wait for your acceptance letter from the institute to arrive; At Yolo Choice, we will guide you through all these steps so that after collecting the necessary documents, they can be sent to the migration consultant and thus wait for the approval of your visa.
  • On average how much money do I need to support myself in a city like Vancouver?
    • Living costs can vary on many factors.
    • Where do you want to live? If you want to rent a room, share an apartment with either a family or roommate, the price per month can range from $ 700.00 CAD to $ 1,400.00 CAD living in Downtown, the center of the city. • Food and the subway (in case you have to move) are separate costs that are important to take into account.
    • La comida y el metro (en caso de tener que movilizarte) son costos por aparte que es importante tener en cuenta.
    • The subway pass starts from $ 3.00 CAD one way up to $ 170.00 CAD per month. Depending on your needs, you can choose the one that suits your needs, preferences, and budget.
  • How much does the medical insurance cost?
  • Fortunately, in British Columbia, you can get free health insurance just by applying for an MSP "Medical Services Plan", you just have to send a copy of your study/work permit plus a copy of your identity document.
  • Can I stay in Canada after my student visa expires?
  • Yes, there are several ways to apply for a work permit in Canada, either with an offer from an employer or by obtaining a post-graduate work permit. You need to take into account that not all universities give you a "post-graduate work permit" when you finish your degree.    
  • Can I change schools?
  • Our advice will be to examine if this is the right decision and what will be the best option for you.
  • Can I work while in Canada?
  • This depends on your study permit. If you are studying a language, you are not allowed to work during your stay in the country. In case you are studying a diploma, professional or secondary study, you have the right to work 20 hours a week, that is, what is considered part-time work.
  • Can I leave Canada and return?
  • Yes. However, if your student permit expires while you are out of the country, you may take the risk that you will not be allowed to enter. In case of having a tourist visa and also a study permit, you can return to the country as long as the visa, passport, and study permit are valid.
  • How do I get an extension of my student authorization?
  • This procedure is very simple, you can do it within Canada. It is important to do it at least two months before the expiration of the permit and send the necessary documents to the Canadian Immigration center. For this procedure, you need to have the new LOA (Letter of Acceptance) of the new study program with which you would be requesting the extension of your visa. Our advisors will assist you in the process of extending and obtaining your new LOA.
  • Who is entitled to an open work permit?
    • All people who are already in Canada with a valid work permit, regardless of the type, and who are in the process of permanent residence having passed the first stage of eligibility (Federal Skilled Workers, Canadian Experience, Provincial Nomination, Skilled Trades or humanitarian cases, as well as Live-in Caregiver)
    • The following may apply: The partners of qualified workers with a level 0, A, or B employment or of students (of a career, not languages unless said language course is taken at a university or technical college);
    • Participants in the Vacation and Work (International Experience) program or Canada World Youth Program / Jeunesse Canada Monde;
    • Asylum seekers awaiting a decision;
    • Family members of a foreign diplomat or military officer working in Canada;
    • Students who graduate from a career of at least 8 months can request a “post-graduate work permit”, this will give them the right to work openly and will not be limited to a specific work permit within Canada.
  • Can I apply again for a post-graduate work permit, when this permit expires?
  • No, it is not possible to get a program of the same type. You can apply for a work permit if you have an offer from your employer. As well as, after a year of work you can apply for permanent residence as long as you qualify and have the necessary points.
  • What is the Provincial Nomination Program?
  • Provincial Candidate Programs ("PNP") have been established in most of Canada's provinces allowing expedited immigration processing according to every provincial need. There are two types of PNP programs. The first type is the skilled worker PNP. This program will allow expedited processing of qualified workers who have a job offer from a local provincial company in an occupation or business sector that meets local provincial needs. The second type of program is a business immigration program. Most commercial immigration PNPs allow expedited immigration processing if the applicant makes any variation to one of the following in the province: establishes a new business; Invests money or enters into a joint venture with a local company. What provinces apply for the PNP in Canada? Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, and Yukon.
  • How is the Provincial Nomination Program related to Express Entry?
  • Through the Express Entry System, these nominations award nominees up to 600 additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points.
  • What is a Canadian permanent resident?
  • It is anyone who is granted a permanent resident status when immigrating to Canada, but who is not a Canadian citizen. Permanent residents are citizens of other countries. A person that lives in Canada temporarily, such as; a foreign student or worker, is not considered a permanent resident.
  • Who can apply for permanent residence in Canada?
  • Anyone can apply for permanent residence in Canada, but only qualified people will be accepted, those who have enough points to apply.
  • Do I qualify to be a resident?
  • You can determine if you qualify for permanent residence by calculating your score in the CRS system for Express Entry. It calculates the categories of age, education level, English proficiency, second official language, and Canadian work experience. Also, applicants must show that they have sufficient funds to support themselves and their families unless they can already work legally or have a valid job offer from an employer in Canada.
  • What are the top five categories to apply for permanent residence in Canada?
  • 1. Express Entry
    2. Business Immigration
    3. Family Class Immigration
    4. Canadian Experience Class
    5. Provincial Nominee Program
  • What English test should I take for this process?
  • All internationals/immigrants who wish to apply to the residency process must take one of the officially accepted exams: CELPIP or IELTS.