Canada Student Visa

Eligibility

The requirement for the Student visa varies depending on the selected level of study, the educational background of the applicant and their country of citizenship.

To apply for a student visa, the applicant

• should have been accepted by a recognized school or university
• should demonstrate that he/she has enough funds to meet accommodation, study requirements
• should be a law abiding citizen and should produce a police certificate
• should demonstrate that he/she intends to leave Canada after completion of his/her studies
• should undergo medical examination if required

The applicant is exempted from meeting the requirements of the study permit in Canada if:

• The applicant intends to undergo a study program that lasts for a period of 6 months or less.
• The applicant is a family member or staff member of a foreign representative to Canada accredited by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
• The applicant is a member of a foreign armed force under the Visiting Forces Act.

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Overview

Before the applicant applies for a study permit he/she has to be accepted at a recognised school, university or college in Canada. The applicant should apply at least six months early to primary and secondary schools and at least year before they want to start their studies year at a university and college.

The Canada Study Visa, Canada Student Visa, Canada Study Permit is issued on a short-term basis only and the student will have to leave once the study period is complete.

Canadian government will not provide any medical insurance to a foreign student .The applicant has to enquire with the respective institutions regarding their medical coverage and health insurance.

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Basic features of the visa

• Foreign students can experience Canada's high-quality education system, state-of-the-art research facilities, and distinct post-graduate employment opportunities
• Students can avail of the awards, scholarships, and bursaries that many educational institutions offer.
• Canada Study Visa, Canada Student Visa, Canada Study Permit also allows an international student to work part time on the campus of the educational institution in which he/she is studying, throughout the school year.
• Students are also entitled to apply for Off-Campus Work visa after 6 months
• On this visa, students can also explore Canada’s diverse landscape and gain Canadian work experience
• Foreign students can remain in Canada for up to 2 years, as they are also entitled to apply for the Post-Graduation Work visa.
• An application for permanent residence can also be made in most cases, allowing them to work and live in Canada permanently.

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Minor Students

Applicants who are minors wanting to enter Canada to pursue their studies should have a custodian if they are travelling alone. They also should provide a letter of permission from their parents and their contact details.

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Validity of visa

• For minors in grade 1 through 8 the visa is valid for a period of 1 year
• For minors in grade 9 through 12 or attending college or university, the visa is valid for full length of their study plus 90 days.
• For a minor studying in Quebec the visa is valid for same length of their CAQ
• For minors who are children of people holding long-term study or work permits the visa is valid for same length as of their parents or till the child’s passport is valid or as the length of their CAQ if studying in Quebec

The minor child in Canada is exempted from the requirement of study permit provided he/she is attending kindergarten or is a refugee or child of refugee or is a child of parents who are already in Canada and are allowed to study or work.

Minors pursuing their studies in Canada should apply for a study permit once they are majors if they still want to continue their studies.

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Extension of the Student Visa

Applicants intending to extend their stay in Canada as a student should apply for renewal of the visa 30 days before the current visa expire. If the current visa expires before the decision is made, the applicant is allowed to stay in Canada under the same status till the decision is made.

The applicant should apply for renewal of the study permit if the applicant intends to travel out of Canada and his/her study permit expires whilst travelling. The study permit cannot be extended beyond the expiry date on the applicant’s passport.

To know more about the documents required and visa fee, contact us!

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Full Service & Processing

Use our professional services to apply for your student Visa. We are the very best in Visa documentation. Our rejection rate is the lowest in the market; our success rate is the highest.

We are backed by experience from handling thousands of cases including our own. You get the benefit from our deep and extensive knowledgebase which we have accumulated from processing cases similar to yours.

Our services include

• Advising you on the best strategy to use to get your visa
• Advising you on how to present your case so the chances of a personal interview in minimized
• Advising you on finances to be shown
• Advising you on documents to be presented
• Filling of forms
• Review of all your documentation
• Booking your visa interview date (if required)
• Interview preparation

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Price List, Fee Schedule & Refund Policy

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Our Prices are standard across all our offices. We guarantee that other than company offers & promotions, you will not be quoted a higher price & eventually pay a lower price. Prices are determined by the company & are fixed for all clients, offices & cases. You know you are paying the right price – the same as all our 10000+ clients around the world.

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Please Note

We are not a placement agency, we are Overseas Career Consultants. We do not provide/guarantee/assure jobs, we do not arrange for any direct employment through employers. We use technology, resources and our internal expertise to market your resume to overseas employers on your behalf.

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