How to get a study visa for Canada
TO
study in Canada,
you need permit of Canadian government in order to study in Canada, in case if
your course program lasts six month then you don’t need study permit. Anyways
it will be an good idea to apply for permit before you come to Canada.
You
can apply for Canadian study permit either in two mode one is online another
one is paper mode of application. You can apply through CIC (Citizenship and
Immigration Canada) online. Generally Paper application takes more time than
online mode. It is advisable to check the processing time well in advance.
While applying online keep your supporting document ready in scan copy (digital
form).The specific instruction about which document you need to provide; can
vary according to your location. For Indian students require below documents.
1. Valid Passport
2. An acceptance letter from institution.
3. Proof of payment.
4. Proof of financial funds.
5. Passport size photographs.
6. Study Permit and visa.
7. English Proficiency.
8. latter of recommendations(LOR)
9. SOP
If
you need assistance you can apply to visa application center (VAC) near you. Keep in mind intakes that in
Canada three intakes OFFERED
BY Canadian universities and colleges. Available intakes in Canada are,
- Fall- An intake or semester start in month of September.
- Summer - An intake or semester start in month of January.
- Winter- generally this one start in between April and may.
The following steps are crucial and essential for visa application
- Letter of acceptance from a recognized higher education provider.
- The next stage is to get a Canadian student visa application package, either from the CIC website or by contacting your local visa office, or the Canadian embassy or consulate in your home country.
- Few question will be asked about your self to avail the application package on the CIC website. The question will be all about are you are eligible to apply online for a Canadian student permit or not, and documents which you have to provide.
- you will get checklist code, which will be valid for 60 days, within this time you have to submit your application online. Make sure to print out the page containing your code for future reference. This page will also give you information about as application guide, an estimated tuition fees amount, a list of documents you will need to submit with your application, and guidelines for your next steps.
- Now go to MYCIC portal and follow the above information and steps.
- Once you have your documents and application form ready and have paid your fees, you can submit your completed application to CIC.
- At the end if application get interview at their local visa office.
