Canada Study Visa is a document offered by the immigration authorities of Canada that authorizes overseas students to study in Canada. Foreign students cannot study in Canada without receiving an authentic Study Permit.
Once you receive the letter of acceptance from the institution/college you can apply for the Canada Study Visa. If you are aiming at the intake in September, you must start the application process in June.
Application Documents
You will need the following documents to apply for the Canada Study Visa:
· Authentic Passport
· Evidence of acceptance by a DLI – Designated Learning Institution
· Evidence of Funds
Any one of the following can be offered as proof:
§ Bank Account in Canada
§ GIC – Designated Learning Institution from a participating financial intuition in Canada
§ Education Loan or Student Loan
§ Statements from Bank for the last 4 months
§ Draft from bank convertible to CAD
§ Evidence of payment of housing and tuition fee
§ Letter from a school or individual offering you funds
§ Evidence of funding received in Canada through scholarship or educational program
· Photographs of Passport Size
· IME – Immigration Medical Examination
· Exam Score for proficiency in the English Language – IELTS, TOEFL, etc
· Statement of Purpose – SOP
The checklist indicates SOP as an optional document but it is highly advisable to submit it
· Credit Card
Extra documents can be needed during the personal interview if requested by the immigration authorities. These documents can be for proving financial or academic status and can include:
· Certificates, Degrees, Diplomas, or Transcripts from schools you have attended
· Test scores like GMAT, GRE, SAT or TOEFL
· Your intention to exit from Canada after completion of your study program
· How the payment for travel, living, and educational costs
Application Process for Canada Study Visa
You have to follow the following steps for the Canada Student Visa application process:
Confirm the processing times
The processing time for Canada Study Visa is around 12 weeks. To know the approximate time for the processing of a student visa application, you can check the website of the Consulate of Canada.
Decide how you will apply
You have two ways to submit the application:
Apply online
In order to apply online, you will need access to a camera or scanner for creating digital copies of your documents for uploading. A valid credit card for making payments will also be required. You will nevertheless have to offer a finger scan at the regional VAC – Visa Application Centre.
You have to visit the VAC in case of online applications for submitting the Passport/s. Confirmation of payment of fees and form will also have to be provided. The steps will differ only in terms of the documents required to be carried to the VAC.
Paper application
Download the kit for application and understand the instruction guide. It consists of vital details about Study Visa and guidelines to assist you in completing your application. Go through the instructions cautiously and utilize the checklist of documents.
You are permitted to file a paper application only under 2 circumstances:
· If you possess a disability that hinders you from the online application
· If you possess a travel or identity document for stateless persons, refugees, or non-national residents
Fill out the VAC Consent Form and include it with your application form. You will require this form for obtaining assistance at VAC for filing your Visa application.
Make a payment of the fee for Visa processing
You must note that while submitting a Study Visa application at the VAC, by mail, or in person, Visa fees have to be paid apart from the VAC charges. The fee for processing is not refundable in all circumstances.
You can include your Common-law partner/spouse or any children in the application and apply for Study Permits, Work Permits, or Temporary Resident Permits for them. In this case, you have to make payment of the suitable processing fee for them as well.
File your application with supporting documents
You have to visit the closes VAC Office. Then you have to make payment of the service charges and submit your complete application there for obtaining a receipt. The receipt has the unique number for tracking that will be required for tracking the online progress of your application.
If your application is accepted, the Government of Canada will send you a notification seeking your Passport. You can submit the Passport along with the request letter for Passport through VAC or in person. You will be offered a Letter of Introduction and a TRV – Temporary Resident Visa.
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