Application Process for Canadian Study Permit

Canada is a popular education hub for students worldwide including countries like India, the US, and many others. While getting enrolled in the top university or college in Canada whether for a master’s degree or bachelor’s is challenging due to tough competition, your permission to study here will be validated by a Study Permit.

A Study Permit is a document that a foreign student must acquire if he/she desires to study in Canada. It is issued by the Canadian immigration authorities and serves as a permission letter for students to enter the country.

Eligibility Criteria for Canada’s Student Visa

To apply for the study permit, you must meet the following requirements:

You must –

• Be accepted by a Designated Learning Institute in Canada
• Have adequate funds to support your education and living cost in Canada
• Be in good health
• Have a clean background without any criminal record.

Canada Student Visa Requirements

Following are some of the essential documents you will need during the application process to support your eligibility:

• Valid passport
• Passport size photographs
• Copy of the Acceptance Letter issued by the learning institution.
• Immigration Medical Examination
• Proof of Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) of $10,000
• Proof of full payment of first-year tuition fees
• Statement of purpose

The interviewing officer may also ask for documents like:

• Academic documents
• Scorecard for Language Proficiency Test

Ready to Apply for Your Student’s Visa? – Application Process & Form

Got the admission in a designated learning institution and gathered all the necessary documents? Great! Now, you will have to check the processing time and fees, determine how you want to apply, and fill out the form while ensuring the documentation is perfect before submitting them.

Once the application is approved, the IRCC issues the below documents to the selected applicant:

• An introduction letter to be presented to the immigration official at the port of entry in Canada
• A temporary resident visa
• A study permit valid until completion of the school year

In case the application is not approved, the reasons for refusal are elaborated in the letter

sent to the applicant.

Note – The IRCC has expressly stated that more countries are being considered for inclusion under the Student Direct Stream program. Before applying, confirm your country has made it to the list.

As a first-timer, it can be difficult to manage the overwhelming documentation and stand up to the pressure of getting it right the first time. Given the application’s time-sensitive nature, our professionals with their years of experience and expertise in the field can help submit your application accurately.

If you have questions concerning the procedures needed to obtain a study permit, please call our office.

Processing Time

Your visa application can take anywhere between 3-4 weeks to a maximum of 90 days for processing. However, due to the impact of COVID-19, it may take more time than usual to process the application.

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