Someone asked how a sibling already inside Canada on a visitor visa could switch to studying. The thread sketched the sequence, though it left some follow-ups open:
- Get admission first. Select a course and college, secure the offer, and pay the fees.
- Then lodge a study permit application from within Canada. Members said the application is filed from inside the country; nobody suggested she had to leave first.
- Open questions the thread didn't resolve: whether she'd need to exit and re-enter to activate the permit, and whether admission can realistically be completed within a six-month visitor stay — both were asked but not answered.
Historical note: eligibility for visitors to apply for a study permit from inside Canada has been governed by temporary policies that have changed over time (including COVID-era measures). Verify the current IRCC rules on who may apply from within Canada before relying on this route.