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Student Permit & Visa - Canada
All
overseas students are required to obtain a Student Authorization and Visa
before going to Canada for studies.
Students
must also meet the requirements of the Canadian Immigration Act and
Regulations. Under normal circumstances, allow at least two months for
your visa to be processed.
Visa
and Student Authorization Procedure
Documents
required
- Completed
Student Application form.
- Completed
Supplementary Questionnaire for students and postdoctoral researchers.
- Official
letter of acceptance from Canadian university, college or Technical
Institute.
- Certificate
of Acceptance from the province of Quebec (Only if you plan to study
in province of Quebec)
- TOEFL
scores if applicable
- Bank
Draft / Certified Check for the applicable visa processing fees
Proof
of Funds
Every
applicant must demonstrate that they have sufficient financial resources
available to them to pay tuition fees, maintain him/herself and dependants
who go to Canada, and to pay return transportation costs without engaging
in employment in Canada.
For
example, students without accompanying dependants must demonstrate that
they have at least $10,000 Cdn plus the cost of tuition for a twelve-month
period, plus the cost of transportation to and fro from Canada.
Canadian
$10,000 is the base amount considered adequate to cover all costs, other
than tuition, for one person for a twelve-month period.
Some
educational institutions require that more funds be available; if the
local cost of living is higher than average, more money may also be
required.
After
the Completed application forms along with the documents are submitted;
INTERVIEW
- An interview with a Canadian Visa Officer may be required. If this is
the case, you will be advised in writing of the time and place for the
interview.
MEDICAL
EXAMINATION - The Canadian high commission will issue medical
instructions. Students and accompanying dependants must pass a medical
examination.
If
the student and accompanying dependants are found to be in good health and
there are no other concerns with the application, the Visa and Student
Authorization will be issued.
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