Study in Canada.

How to Apply for a Canadian Study Permit?

The Canada Education system is one of the most renowned education systems in the world. Canada is a top destination for international students from all over the world. Studying in Canada is affordable. Canadian tuition fees are generally lower than those in Australia, the U.S. and the U.K.

If you are interested in studying in Canada, you will first step is to obtain a Letter of Acceptance from a Designated Learning Institute (DLI) in Canada to apply for your Study Permit.

Follow our 3 step instructions to get your Canadian study permit.

• Apply for a Study Permit
• Study Permit Requirements
• Application Process

Apply for a Study Permit

The study permit grants a person legal authorization to study at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) in Canada. When applying for a study permit, a foreign national should be aware of the eligibility requirements which must be met when submitting the study permit application.

There are many steps involved with applying for a study permit and the processing times vary from country-to-country. It is best to plan ahead to ensure your permit will be processed before your study period begins. Generally, majority of Canadian post-secondary educational programs commence study in September, January, or May.

A foreign national cannot apply for a study permit without an acceptance letter, they should check the start date and application process for their schools and programs of interest far in advance to ensure they have enough time to obtain the acceptance letter and complete the study permit application.

Application Deadlines:

Canadian schools impose different application deadlines for international students compared to students applying from inside Canada. Make sure that you know the deadline for your program!

Study Permit Requirements

There are two sets of requirements you must consider when applying for a Canadian study permit: eligibility requirements, and requirements while studying in Canada.

Eligibility Requirements

You must meet these criteria in order to be eligible to apply for a study permit:

• Acceptance Letter: You must have an Letter of Acceptance from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) in order to apply for a Canadian study permit.
• Proof of Financial Support: You must provide documentation proving that you have sufficient funds to cover the cost of tuition for your first year of study as well as the cost of living for yourself and any accompanying family members for your first year of study. Please note that these funds can be under your name or the name of a family member.
• Supporting Documentation: Extensive supporting documentation must be submitted with all study permit applications. This documentation varies from country-to-country. In order to determine the documents required for a specific location, you can visit IRCC website or you can contact our firm and one of our Immigration consultants will assist you.

When you apply for your permit, the visa officer will make sure you meet the requirements. If the visa officer is not satisfied, they will refuse your application.

Application Process

There are four stages to obtaining a Canadian study permit:

1. Check your eligibility Ensure you meet the eligibility requirements for a Canadian study permit. You require an Letter of Acceptance from a DLI, proof of financial support, as well as a range of documents which vary depending on your countries of citizenship and residence.
2. Prepare your application If you meet all eligibility requirements then you can prepare your study permit application. Ensure that you have gathered all documents required for your country. Immigration officers reserve the right to refuse study permits if they feel an applicant has not met all requirements, so it is valuable to have a licensed and experienced Immigration Consultant review your application prior to submission.
3. Submit your study permit application There are two options to submit your application: Submit an electronic application: Create an account on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website and you can submit an application electronically using scanned or electronic copies of documents. Submit a paper-based application: Compile your application in hard copy and mail it to the Visa Application Centre (VAC) assigned to your country.
4. If your study permit is approved, you will receive a message to submit your passport for stamping. You will receive your study permit when you arrive at a Canadian Port of Entry (POE). Please note that your study permit is not a visa. This means that, depending on your country of citizenship, you may need a travel visa in order to come to the POE in Canada.

How Canadian Visa Immigration Can Help?

Pursuing studies in Canada as an International Student can be confusing and stressful. There are several schools and programs to choose and study permit applications are regularly refused for not meeting requirements of IRCC.

Canadian Visa immigration is here to help you. Our organization has acquired the knowledge and experience needed to help you successfully conclude your Immigration Case and make it as hassle free as possible.

We will help you with finding a program of study which suits your needs, to obtaining a letter of acceptance, to preparing and submitting your study permit application. To get started, please contact us.