CANADA STUDY PERMIT GUIDE
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The Canadian Government provides an opportunity to Indian students to study in the country but as a prerequisite, you’ll have to obtain a Study Permit and a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV).
What is a Study Permit?
The study permit is a document we issue that allows foreign nationals to study at designated learning institutions (DLI) in CANADA. Make sure you have all the documents you need before you apply. If you hold a study permit, you must remain enrolled and make reasonable and timely progress towards completing your course. Your study permit is always accompanied along with a visitor visa or Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). Please note that your study permit is not a visa. It doesn’t let you enter Canada. You may also need a visitor visa or an electronic travel authorization (eTA). Once they approve your study permit, they will issue an eTA to you with your study permit.
Documents required for Study Permit
To apply for your study permit, you will need:
You must also:
1. Tuition fees
2. Living expenses for yourself and any family members who come with you to CANADA, and
3. Return transportation for yourself and any family members who come with you to CANADA
To prove you can financially support yourself and any accompanying family members, you may be asked to provide:
Applying for your Visa
You’ll have to apply for your student visa application online using the CIC official website. You can apply up to three months before your intended date of travel to CANADA. Remember, your application date is the date when your application fee is paid. As an applicant from outside Canada, you will have to pay CAD$150 as your visa fee (do check the latest fee when applying here).
Where to Apply?
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit.html
IRCC Guide to the Visa Process: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/apply.html
Student Direct Stream (SDS)
Indian students applying to universities and colleges in CANADA can now expect faster visa processing through the Study Direct Stream (SDS) program launched by the Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada. Unlike the usual visa processing that may take up to 2-3 months, SDS allows students from India to avail their visa in 4-6 weeks. However, if you choose to apply through SDS, you may need certain additional documents. Depending on where you live, you may be able to get your study permit faster through the Student Direct Stream (SDS). CIC tries to process most SDS applications within 20 calendar days. However, some applications may take longer.
SDS has more stringent rules and regulations to fulfill. However, it can be extremely beneficial for those who meet the criteria as it provides easy visa processing for SDS entitled DLI institutions and requires less financial documentation.
To get faster processing, you must:
What are the eligibility criteria for SDS?
To be able to apply for a study permit via SDS, you’ll have to full-fill certain conditions, such as:
If you meet the criteria, you’ll have to submit the following documents:
OVERVIEW
Documents to upload on IRCC Portal:
1. Class 10 Original Transcript
2. Class 12 Original Transcript
3. Passport (First and Last page)
4. Offer Letter
5. IELTS TRF Report
6. E-Medical
7. GIC (minimum CA$10,200)
8. Statement of Purpose
9. Resume (if applicable)
10. Sponsor Documents Affidavit
11. Bank Statement of 3-6 Months
12. Bank Balance (Savings or FD)
13. IT Returns of Past 3 Years
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