Salman has recently completed his graduation, and now he wants to pursue his higher education abroad. For that purpose, he applied to many Canadian universities and got an acceptance letter from one of them. However, now he is a bit confused as for how to apply for student visa? If you are in a similar situation like Salman, then you are at the right place. In this article, I will provide you an insight into how to apply for a student visa or study permit for Canada.
First, let me discuss the requirements to get a student visa/study permit.
Documents required
- Filled form, along with Family composition form.
- Original fee payment receipt.
- Original Letter of Acceptance from the Canadian university.
- Proof of financial status, to continue your study and stay in Canada
- Police certificate of each territory or province where you live for more than six months.
- Previous original educational documents.
- Original recent passport.
- A copy of National Identity Card.
- Two recent passport-sized photographs.
- Proof of employment of your parents or yourself.
- If you got admission in an educational institute situated in the Quebec province, you need certificate d’acceptation du Quebec CAQ, issued by the Government of Quebec.
- Medical Examination.
- An Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) or a Temporary Resident Visa or TRV.
Importance of Institute Selection
Although I know that by this time you already have chosen your institute, however, for the sake of information, let me discuss this very much crucial point in the selection of university for study. You must make sure that the institution you choose for your study, must be recognized by the Government of Canada. In other words, the institute must be a Designated Learning Institution or DLI.
Importance of Course Selection
Another important question in the current state of affairs is that whether you have a qualification, which is acceptable by the European Union or other international bodies? So, you have to choose your course of study very consciously. Because, if you do not choose accordingly, then you might face problem in getting a job in the international market.
Job during Stay
However, during your study in Canada, you can work On-campus or Off-campus, but with the condition that it does not affect your academic performance. You also have the liberty to renew or change the status of your visa. If you do not satisfy any of the conditions of the study permit, you may be at the disposal of losing your status as a student in Canada. However, you have ninety days to apply for documents restoration.
Stay After Study Completion
Need to stay forever in Canada? Canada has open heartedly invites new talent. So, if you have completed your study there, you can apply to the Job Bank through Express Entry System. Job Bank is an institute operated by the Government of Canada. On this portal, the employers throughout the country search for the fresh talent.
Once you get a Call Letter from any one of the Canadian companies, then you will automatically enter the employees’ pool. The government of Canada arranges a Draw from the pool. The chosen candidates awarded with a permanent residence in Canada.
If you are thinking of pursuing further studies in Canada, contact Jaison Immigration Solutions now and we can help to fulfill your Maple Dream. Jaison Immigration is available for help at every step starting from Study Permit to Permanent Residence and Citizenship application.