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Study Permit

Student Visa

Study Permit


A student visa is a type of visa that is issued to people who want to study in Canada for more than 6 months at a Designated learning institutions list (DLI). To do this, you must obtain a permit to study in Canada.

Requirements for obtaining a student visa:

1. Registration and admission in a valid study center (college or university) in the desired field or section and submitting a letter of admission from the university

2. Provide financial documents to prove financial ability to pay tuition and living expenses during the study. These documents include past account turnover (4-6 months), bank account balance (converted to Canadian dollars), proof of university tuition payment (Semester or whole, depending on the type of university), scholarship letter, etc.

 

* Minimum acceptable amount of immigration office to prove financial ability:

Outside Quebec:

  •  $ 10,000 per year per student ($ 833 per month) excluding university tuition
  •  $ 4,000 with applicant ($ 333 per month)
  • $ 3,000 children ($ 255 per month)

 

Quebec:

  • $ 11,000 per year per student ($ 917 per month) including tuition
  • $ 5,100 with applicant ($ 425 per month)
  • $ 3,800 Children ($ 317 per month)

 

3. Providing the necessary documents to prove leaving the country after graduation

4. Presenting no background

5. Valid passport or proof of permanent residence or citizenship for people living in the United States

6. Two photos

7. Letter of explanation from the applicant to the Immigration Office, mentioning the reasons for choosing Canada to study, etc. to convince the immigration officer

8. Provide a certificate (CAQ) for people applying to study in Quebec

9. Financial documents and identification for the applicant's spouse and children

 

Steps to apply for a student visa

Step 1: Prepare the main documents supporting your case

Step 2: File for Immigration Canada Online or on Paper

Step 3: Fingerprinting

Step 4: Visa pickup (if accepted)

At this stage, if your country of residence / birth is approved for ETA, you will be given a letter of acceptance, with which you can apply for either a tourist visa or an ETA. May be. The validity of a student visa is usually between 5 years or up to the date of validity of your passport.

You are usually offered a study permit at the airport / border. With this study permit, you can work up to 20 hours per week. The validity of the study permit is usually three months longer than the duration of the study, which is enough if you want to become a permanent resident of Canada after graduation through various immigration methods. you have.

 

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