Student Visa - Canada
Millions of visitors and immigrants travel to Canada every year with their different goals, ambitions and future aspects.
From elementary school to universities and colleges, language schools to vocational programs, Canadian schools accommodate students of all interests and backgrounds. Individuals who study in Canada receive quality, internationally-respected educations that prepare them for future professional pursuits. This is combined with tuition fees and living costs that are generally lower than in other developed countries.
Why Choose Canada?
The education system of Canada is brilliant in all sorts of ways and ranked as best among the whole world. In addition to that, Canada is a safe and peaceful nation with superb health care facilities. All Canadian institutes provide a dynamic, innovative and challenging environment in which one can create and nurture their true potential. Canadian qualification will surely be a strong base for boosting a student’s career and building the bright future. Every year, talented students from all over the globe do come Canada to study so that they can make their dream come true. Studying with them will surely expose students to their cultures and ethics, as well as improvise my communication skills.
Basic Requirements:
In order to be eligible to submit an application for a Canadian study permit, a prospective student must:
- Obtain a Letter of Acceptance from a Designated Learning Institution in order to submit an application for a study permit;
- Prove that he or she has sufficient financial support to cover the first year of tuition, as well as living expenses and return transportation to his or her home country;
- Obtain a Certificat d'acceptation du Quebec (Quebec Acceptance Certificate, or CAQ) if he or she wishes to study in Montreal or elsewhere in the Province of Quebec;
- Have clean record. Applicants with a criminal background, or who pose a risk to Canadian security, may be refused. IRCC may request an applicant to supply a Police Clearance Certificate
- Be in good health. IRCC may request an applicant to complete a medical examination
- Satisfy the immigration officer that he or she will leave Canada at the end of the stay authorized by the study permit.
- Passport for the applicant and every family member included on the application
- Two passport photos for the applicant and each family member included on the application, with the full name and date of birth written on the back
- Photocopy of marriage certificate, if applicable and Any further documents required by specific visa offices
- Proof of funds
PROCESS
Once a prospective student meets the eligibility criteria and has the correct documents, he or she may apply for a study permit. This can be done online or by paper. A paper application must be submitted to a visa processing office outside of Canada.
It is important to apply for a study permit immediately upon receiving the Letter of Acceptance. Study permit processing times vary, and applicants may see delays during busy times — particularly during the summer months.