Study Visa
About Study Visa
Canada is a popular destination for thousands of international students because of its world-class cities, vast wilderness and a culture of tolerance and diversity. The country is home to some of the world’s top universities.
Why Study in Canada?
- Canada’s post-secondary campuses offer you enormous possibilities for learning and leisure. Plus, you’ll have incredible opportunities to meet like-minded individuals and gain valuable experience through student-run governments, radio, newspapers and businesses.
- The country has been ranked as best place to live many times and offers excellent campus life and on-campus as well as off-campus job opportunities.
- Research is a key component of Canadian universities and it plays a great role at the forefront of technology. Canada offers an enormous possibility for both learning as well as leisure.
- The average tuition cost in Canada is less than that in other countries like the US. Canada has a hassle-free visa application process for students. A Canadian degree, diploma or certificate is globally recognized as being equivalent to those obtained from the United States or Commonwealth countries.
- Work opportunities in Canada are good and students can work there for a limited period of time after graduation. After working in Canada for a few years, international students with Canadian credentials and Canadian Work Experience have a pathway for getting Permanent Residency in the country.
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Canada Student Visa Requirements
Valid Passport
Candidate must have a valid passport when you apply for a Study Permit. According to the High Commission of Canada, you must have a passport, and the validity of that passport should extend to cover the intended stay in the country. For example, if your plan for Canada travel is in September 2023 for a course of two years, your passport validity must be minimum December 2025.
Acceptance Proof from a Designated Learning Institution
Candidates are required to have the letter of acceptance from the institute or university you have to go to. A Designated Learning Institute is that university having recognition from the Immigration Department. If candidate apply for Quebec, they will be required to have a CAQ.
Proof of Sufficient Funds
At the time of applying for the Study Permit, a candidate have to prove that they have enough funds. According to present standards, candidate need to prove that they are financially capable of paying your tuition fees and the living expenses. The Canadian Immigration finds minimum Canadian $ 10,000 for a year enough for a student’s stay. Also, the student has to prove that he/she has enough money for the return fair.
Note:- When you fill the application form, you need to show the proof of fees paid and the cost of living CAD 10,000.
Passport-sized Photographs
In case of choosing the offline application, you need two passport-sized photographs according to the given standards while in case of online application, you need a digital copy of the photograph not more than 2 MB. Other necessary things are standard about neutral facial expressions, plain background, and no headgear.
Note:-
The Photograph must not be older than 6 months.
Immigration Medical Examination (IME)
The Canadian Immigration makes it compulsory for international students from India to undertake Immigration Medical Examination from the impaneled doctors. The student has to book an appointment and meet the listed doctors for the medical examination, a week before applying for the visa. Doing so, you can provide the doctor enough time to upload the required documents and make them valid. It is advised for the convenience and betterment of the applicant to book in advance with the closest practitioner.
The empaneled physician is chosen for a complete medical exam, and he/she may refer you for laboratory tests and chest X-Rays. On the completion of your exam, the physician will send CIC the results.
English Language Test Score
This test is not compulsory while applying, but you are strictly advised to appear for and have the English Language Proficiency Score before starting the Visa Application Process. As the rules are, you must submit your English language test score for the confirmation of your admission to the Canada University. English proficiency tests like IELTS, TOEFL, and so on are accepted.
Statement of Purpose
If a candidate is applying for a Canada Study Permit, you will be required to have a formal essay that states why you want to have a trip to the country, also why you have picked a particular institution. This essay could be as an optional document on the checklist, but you are strictly advised to submit it.
Credit Card
If candidate is applying by means of online, you are required to have a credit card for the application fee payment. The cost of visa application fee is CAD $150. Remember that the system does not accept debit cards; it accepts only credit cards. You don’t need to have your own credit card; you can use your parents’ cards too, providing that you need to have the explicit permission for this.
Besides the upper mentioned thing, if you apply online, you must have a digital scanner. But, if you choose the offline mode, keep the copies of the documents mentioned above. When applying online, you could need to download some documents; you should fill, sign, and upload them. A scanner is a must for all this. This system also allows you to upload a digital image of high quality. You are recommended a scanner to a camera.
In the personal interview, the interview may ask you for some additional documents. These documents should be enough to prove your financial and academic status. The documents might include:
a) Diplomas, degrees, transcripts, or certificates from your school
b) Marks and grades from the tests like TOEFL, GRE, SAT, or GMAT
c) Your intention to leave the country after completing your study
d) The way that you will use to pay for your living, travel, and educational costs
Student Direct Stream
Canadian immigration allows students or the candidates to work part time i.e. for 20 hours a week and full time when there are breaks. In order to work while candidates’ study, they need to possess the following documents: –
- Ought to be a full-time student.
- Ought to be studying in an academic, vocational or professional training program. This should lead to a degree, diploma or certificate.
- Ought to have a valid study permit.
- Ought to be enrolled at a designated learning institution at post-secondary level. If in Quebec vocational program at secondary level must be the education level.
IRCC has allowed from November 15, 2022, until December 31, 2023 to work more than 20 hours per week off campus while class is in session subject to fulfilment of certain conditions
Plus to add on a candidate ought to possess the Social Insurance Number (SIN) issued by Service Canada to be able to work in Canada.
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