I came to Canada to Study, then switched to a Worker under a Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) then eventually became a Canadian Citizen.
Took me 6 years 7 months.
If you are thinking of coming to Canada for study, here’s a Step-by-Step guide of how to submit your application.
Took me 6 years 7 months.
If you are thinking of coming to Canada for study, here’s a Step-by-Step guide of how to submit your application.
This thread covers:
- Guidelines
- Links
- Required Documents & Forms
- What Makes A Strong Application & Common Rejection Issues.
- Guidelines
- Links
- Required Documents & Forms
- What Makes A Strong Application & Common Rejection Issues.
Important to note that this guide is great for those who have been granted admission by an institution in Canada.
Basically, you have an acceptance letter at hand and have been informed to apply for a Study Visa.
However, if you don't have one yet, you can save it for later.
Basically, you have an acceptance letter at hand and have been informed to apply for a Study Visa.
However, if you don't have one yet, you can save it for later.
Also, if you want to apply to a school in Canada, you can check these:
Rank of the cheapest schools in Canada:
Schools that do not require GRE for PhD/ Masters:
A list of all schools in Canada: canada.ca
Rank of the cheapest schools in Canada:
Schools that do not require GRE for PhD/ Masters:
A list of all schools in Canada: canada.ca
1. After you have received your acceptance letter from school, you should check if you need a study permit here:
canada.ca
Once you see you are eligible for a Study permit, then click:
‘How to Apply’ o the same page.
canada.ca
Once you see you are eligible for a Study permit, then click:
‘How to Apply’ o the same page.
2. On the 'How to Apply' page you’d be asked two questions:
(a.) Where are you applying from? Answer: Outside Canada.
(b.) How do you want to apply? Answer: Online.
(c.) Select your country
Then scroll down and click:
‘Create An Account and Sign In.'
(a.) Where are you applying from? Answer: Outside Canada.
(b.) How do you want to apply? Answer: Online.
(c.) Select your country
Then scroll down and click:
‘Create An Account and Sign In.'
3. You should see this page after clicking 'Create An Account & Sign In': canada.ca
Once there, click: ‘Sign in with GCKey’.
Create your Username, Password & Security Q&As.
Voila! You now have an online profile with a required list of documents to submit.
Once there, click: ‘Sign in with GCKey’.
Create your Username, Password & Security Q&As.
Voila! You now have an online profile with a required list of documents to submit.
4. Now gather your Documents.
The ‘FORMS’ you’d need are:
(a.) Application for a Study Permit made outside Canada. (IMM 1294)
(b.) Application for a Temporary Resident Visa made outside Canada. (Optional)
(c.) Family Information Form (IMM 5707)
The ‘FORMS’ you’d need are:
(a.) Application for a Study Permit made outside Canada. (IMM 1294)
(b.) Application for a Temporary Resident Visa made outside Canada. (Optional)
(c.) Family Information Form (IMM 5707)
Other Required Documents:
-Acceptance Letter and Receipt from School
-International Passport
-Digital Passport Photograph (Canada Spec)
Here is the Canada digital passport specification: canada.ca
- Proof of Means of Financial Support (Statement of Account)
-Acceptance Letter and Receipt from School
-International Passport
-Digital Passport Photograph (Canada Spec)
Here is the Canada digital passport specification: canada.ca
- Proof of Means of Financial Support (Statement of Account)
***For Proof of Means of Financial Support, provide your sponsor's statement of account (if you are being sponsored) as well as your own statement of account.
Also, provide any other document that can support your financial dependency.
Also, provide any other document that can support your financial dependency.
- Police Clearance Certificate, PCC (Optional)
The PCC is not a required document listed on the CIC study visa checklist.
However, in order to avoid delays in processing time in case they need it, I always advise including it.
The PCC is not a required document listed on the CIC study visa checklist.
However, in order to avoid delays in processing time in case they need it, I always advise including it.
- Motivation/ Letter of Explanation
This is where you tell:
-A story unique to yourself.
-Who you are.
-What do you presently do?
-Why study in Canada and not some other country?
-Why return to your country after studying?
-Why the school?
-Why did you choose the course?
This is where you tell:
-A story unique to yourself.
-Who you are.
-What do you presently do?
-Why study in Canada and not some other country?
-Why return to your country after studying?
-Why the school?
-Why did you choose the course?
- A letter from Sponsor
The sponsor (preferably Dad/Mum) should write a letter of introduction.
It should include:
-How you are related.
-Why they want you to school in Canada.
-Importance of course.
-Financial capabilities available.
-Concrete confirmation that you’d return.
The sponsor (preferably Dad/Mum) should write a letter of introduction.
It should include:
-How you are related.
-Why they want you to school in Canada.
-Importance of course.
-Financial capabilities available.
-Concrete confirmation that you’d return.
Most times, there will not be a designated section on your profile to upload any of the following additional/optional documents:
a.Police report
b.Sponsor Letter
c.Resume
d.Job Offer Letter
e.Job Promotion Letter
f.Job Confirmation Letter
g.Portfolio Information
a.Police report
b.Sponsor Letter
c.Resume
d.Job Offer Letter
e.Job Promotion Letter
f.Job Confirmation Letter
g.Portfolio Information
In this case, use one of the PDF Mergers below to merge the above documents in (a-g) to your Motivational Letter.
-PDF Merge
-PDFSam
-PDFbinder
-SmallPDF
If the PDF file is more than 4MB, use one of the following to compress the file:
-FreePDFConvert
-Pdf2Go
-SodaPDF
-PDF24
-PDF Merge
-PDFSam
-PDFbinder
-SmallPDF
If the PDF file is more than 4MB, use one of the following to compress the file:
-FreePDFConvert
-Pdf2Go
-SodaPDF
-PDF24
5. Double-check all documents & forms to ensure they’ve been filled, signed, and validated properly.
6. When you are sure all is good, then proceed to submit.
Application fee is:
- Study Permit: CAD150
- Biometrics Fee: CAD85
Total: CAD235.
*Biometrics is done at VFS Office.
6. When you are sure all is good, then proceed to submit.
Application fee is:
- Study Permit: CAD150
- Biometrics Fee: CAD85
Total: CAD235.
*Biometrics is done at VFS Office.
7. After submitting your application, you’d get a 'Biometrics Introduction Letter', which you’d take to the VFS Office for your biometrics.
- Once you receive this letter, check the VFS website and book an appointment here: vfsglobal.com
- Once you receive this letter, check the VFS website and book an appointment here: vfsglobal.com
Finally, work on these for a strong application:
1. Choice of Sponsor: Dad/Mum most preferred sponsor. (If uncle or aunt, get a gift deed).
2. Insufficient Funds: Asides from tuition, you should show there is CAD10,000 available for every school year you’d spend in Canada.
1. Choice of Sponsor: Dad/Mum most preferred sponsor. (If uncle or aunt, get a gift deed).
2. Insufficient Funds: Asides from tuition, you should show there is CAD10,000 available for every school year you’d spend in Canada.
3. Improper Documentation: Don't submit Document A for B or vice versa. No one has time to sort docs.
4. Not meeting health standards: Here is link to health issues: canada.ca
5. Will not leave after studies: You should submit a convincing motivational letter.
4. Not meeting health standards: Here is link to health issues: canada.ca
5. Will not leave after studies: You should submit a convincing motivational letter.
One thing to note is that once you receive a notification from CIC to go for a medical examination, just start getting your bags ready because the study permit is most likely going to be approved.
All the best!!
All the best!!
For those asking, if you already have your letter from a DLI in Canada & you only need an RCIC to represent you, fill this out and reach out: shorturl.at
If you don't know where to start but need help, fill out this: shorturl.at
Also follow @HumanSquadCA
If you don't know where to start but need help, fill out this: shorturl.at
Also follow @HumanSquadCA
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