To study in Canada, the following information will help you decide which class of student visa you need.
You will have to obtain a Canadian study permit that serves as a Canadian student visa for the duration of your stay in order to study in Canada.
Overview
If your course or program last six months or less, you will not need a Canadian study permit. If you decide you wish to continue your studies on another program, you will need to leave Canada to apply for a study permit through a visa office as you might want to apply for a student permit.
You can apply to renew it from within Canada if you decide to continue your study permit. A study permit also allows you to work part-time on campus for full-time students registered at an accredited higher education institution. As part of your program, stay in Canada as a permanent resident or find work after you graduate as you may also be able to work off-campus, work as a co-op or intern as part of your program.
Process to obtain a Canadian study visa
- It is from a recognised higher education provider is how you should be obtaining a standardised letter of acceptance. Students who are studying in Quebec, one should also apply for a certificate of acceptance. Before you apply for a study permit, you should acquire this. We are going to help you in getting this.
- Either from the CIC website or by contacting your local visa office or the Canadian embassy or consulate in your home country is the next stage in getting a Canadian student visa application. If you are from a designated country, you may also need to obtain a temporary residence permit and as it will be processed at the same time as your study permit application this will not complicate the matters too much.
- You will have to answer a few questions about yourself on the CIC website in order to get your application package. For future reference make sure to print out the page that contains the code. Whether you are eligible to apply online for a Canadian student permit and the documents that you will have to provide will determine whether you are eligible to apply online for Canadian student permit.
- You will receive a personal checklist code
valid for 60 days which you will need in order to submit your application online if you are found eligible.
- Create a MyCIC account where you will enter your personal checklist code when you are ready to apply.
- You can submit your completed application to CIC once you have your documents and application form ready and have paid your fees.
- It is at their local visa office there are some applicants that may have attend an interview.
Requirements to apply for Canadian student’s visa
- Bio-metrics might be required for the applicants from Europe, the Middle East or Africa.
- Before submitting their application some applicants may also need to get a medical exam or a police check. If you have a criminal record, you will not be able to get a study permit and as a proof of this, you might be asked to provide a Police Clearance Certificate.
- You will need to prove you have a valid passport which allows you to return to your country of origin after your course is complete unless you are from the US or St. Pierre and Miquelon. With your name and date of birth written on the back the two-passport-sized pictures are also required.
- The proof of funds to support yourself, Canadian student visa requirements also include this.
Documents required
- Bank statements
- With the money transferred evidence of a Canadian account in your name
- A bank draft in a convertible currency
- Accommodation feed and proof of payment of tuition
- A letter from institution provides you with money or a letter from a person stating the same
- If you have a scholarship or are undertaking a Canadian-funded program with the proof of funding paid from which Canada.
Applying through the Student Direct Stream
Students from China, India, Vietnam, or the Philippines can apply for in order to get their study permit faster with as Canada has recently introduced the Student Direct Stream.
Although there are stricter language requirements you need to have an IELTS score of at least 6 or a 7 in Niveaux the Competence LinguistiqueCanadiens for French or have graduated from a Canadian curriculum high school with the requirements that are similar to the regular study permit although there are stricter language requirements.
Your application will be reviewed for the regular study permit option and you will not get faster processing if you do not meet the requirements for the Student Direct Stream meeting them for the regular study permit.
Work while you Study
You can now qualify to work on or off-campus for up to 20 hours during university semesters and full-time during the breaks such as the winter or summer holidays without the need for a work permit if you would like to get a part-time job to help support yourself while studying in Canada.
Eligibility:
- Having a valid study permit
- Becoming a full-time student
- Enrolling at a designated learning institution at post-secondary level or in Quebec, a vocational program at secondary level.
- Studying in an academic, vocational or professional training program that leads to a diploma, degree, or certificate for duration of at least six months.
You will need to acquire a post-graduation work permit if your study permit becomes invalid 90 days after you have completed your study program.