The Canadian Government extends an opportunity to all Indian
students to pursue their studies in the country; however, to do so, they must
acquire a Study Permit before heading to Canada.
In addition to the study permit, students also need a
Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) for entry into Canada. While the study permit
allows students to study in Canada, the TRV is the visa that grants them access
to the country.
Students can apply for a Study Permit under the Student
Direct Stream (SDS) and the General category of the Association of Canadian
Community Colleges and the Canadian Immigration Programs in New Delhi and
Chandigarh. To qualify for a Study Permit application under SDS, the student
should possess an unconditional offer letter from one of the universities or
colleges included in this scheme.
SDS is currently open to applicants from China, Morocco,
Pakistan, The Philippines, Senegal, and Vietnam. The processing time for
student visas is a minimum of 15 days.
Documents Checklist for SDS (STUDENT DIRECT STREAM):
Fully completed application form (all questions answered),
dated and signed, indicating the student's personal mailing address, reliable
phone contact, and their personal email address.
Original, valid passport along with a photocopy of the
biodata page.
Family Information Form and Student Questionnaire.
Two passport photographs with a white background for each family member requesting a visa. The photographs should have the student's name printed on the back, dated, and taken in the past 6 months.
Letter of Acceptance from the student's educational institute in Canada stating unconditional admission, the course title, duration of the study, level of study, start date (multiple start dates, if applicable), and the latest possible date of admission.
IELTS test results taken within the last 24 months with an overall band score of 6.0, with no individual band lower than 6.0.
Photocopy of the most recent diploma/leaving certificate and the most recent mark sheets (for the entire program; consolidated mark sheets are NOT acceptable).
Copy of the tuition fee receipt provided by the institution.
Note:
It is mandatory to complete a medical examination before submitting
the application, and medical results are valid for one year.
To file a Study Permit application under SDS, a GIC
certificate must be obtained from any approved Canadian financial institution,
proving that funds to the extent of CAD$ 10,000 are available as living costs
for the student.
Payment of one year tuition fee to the college/university is
mandatory under SDS.
After reviewing the application, the Visa officer will
decide if an interview is necessary, and the Visa interview will be conducted
at CHC, New Delhi.
Documents Checklist for General:
In addition to the above SDS documents, the following
documents are also required for the General category:
Affidavit of support from the sponsor.
ID proof of the sponsor.
2 years ITR of the sponsor with a computation sheet.
Funds required – Savings/Fixed Deposit/Education Loan.
Canada Student Visa Processing Time:
The processing time for a Canada student visa is
approximately 7 to 12 weeks. It's important to note that this is an estimate,
and actual processing times can vary. Factors influencing processing time
include the volume of applications, completeness of the application, case
complexity, and individual circumstances of the applicant. Submitting a
complete and accurate application with all required documents is crucial to
avoiding delays. Stay updated on the most recent processing times by regularly
checking the official website of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
(IRCC).
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