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Canada Study Visa Process

With exams round the corner most of you will be busy making plans what comes next , and some of you would even be looking for study abroad programs be it UK, Canada , Australia, New Zealand. So many options and offers available these days the choice becomes even harder, but their is always some basic information that you need to know for a country where you plan to apply for a study visa. In a series of posts to be followed the Study Junction Abroad team will layout the information that you should know.

In the first post we focus on Canada as its attracts more than 1,30,000 students each year to study which bring in vibrant cultural experience.

Before you Apply - Before you can apply for a study visa you need to accepted by a school , college  or  university in Canada.

Canada offers a different types of schools and colleges

Primary & Secondary Schools - These are schools that teach upto grade 12. All such schools are regulated by provincial Government

Colleges & Universities & Technical School - These post secondary institutions have their own set of rules regarding admissions and Level of English & French requirement. For more information regarding admissions you can look at the institutions official website.

Private Colleges & Vocation Schools - These schools are not under any provincial regulation,but you need to make sure that you need the educational requirements for that province when you apply for such institutes.

Language Schools - These are schools that teach English and French languages, not regulated by provincial Governments but you need to make sure that you need the educational requirements for that province.

How to apply - The most basic question that gets you confused, whenever you plan to study abroad make sure you plan in advance. If you are going for a Primary or secondary schools you need to plan atleast six months in advance. If you planing for a College or University you need to plan atleast one year in advance. Students you have no gap in the studies in their study are generally prefered but varies between institutions.
  • Plan in Advance.
  • Contact the college , they will provide you with correct application forms and  information you need.
  • Cost of Applying
  • Tution fees
  • Health Insurance
  • Cost of living
  • Language Tests (IELTS 0r TOFEL)

Who Can Apply - If you are accepted by the College or University in Canada you can apply for a study permit
  • Accepted by school , college or university
  • Proof of funds to cover
  • Tution Fees
  • Living expense for stay in Canada
  • Return transportation
  • You must be a law abiding citizen. Police certificate.
  • Good Health. you may need to undergo medical examination

How to apply  - steps to process

1.  Check application processing times
2.  Get and complete the application forms
3.  Find the visa office where you need to submit your application
4.  Collect the documents you need for study permit                           
5.  Check for any provincial guidelines (Quebec)
6.  Complete your application form. Additional documents if any Medical Examination , Police  Certificate
7.  Pay the processing fees.
8.  Check your application.
9.  Submit your application. 

Post Application - After you have submitted your application you need to track the status of your application.The visa office will review your application to make sure its completed correctly and had all required documents. In case your application in not correctly filled it will not be processed and will be returned to you. If your application is correct they will review and decide whether you need to appear for an interview. Visa office will inform you about the time and place.
If your application is completed  - you will receive a Letter of Introduction confirming your approval. You need to bring this which you need to show to immigration officials when you arrive in Canada. A Temporary Resident Visa will be provided in case required.

If your application is not approved  - visa office will send you a letter explaining why your application has been refused.

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