Canada offers some of the most valuable programs, courses, degrees, and diplomas through its well known and prestigious universities and colleges that are known all over the world. Thousands of students from all over the world choose to Study in Canada because of their high-quality education that adds to providing innumerable job opportunities.

Is it easy to get a Canadian study visa? What are the steps to get an education Visa in Canada?

Here are the answers to all your questions:

Acceptance letter

First of all, it is important to apply to a Canadian University using the student visa application process. Once accepted, the student receives an acceptance letter which is required for the visa application.

One can get to know about different colleges and universities online through many valuable resources available on the internet.

Check Study visa requirement

It is to be checked if a study visa or permit is required or not. There are some situations in which a study visa is not required, which are:

1. If you have an Indian status registered in Canada even though you are a citizen of some other country.
2. If the candidate is a member of foreign armed forces from the Visiting Forces Act.
3. If the person is a family or staff member of a foreign representative in Canada, accredited by the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Development Canada.
4. If you enroll for less than six months in a study programme.

Apply for a Canadian student visa

Afte the acceptance letter is received, the next step is to apply for the student visa, which is also known as student permit. One can apply online on Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) website before the arrival in country. All the required documents for the same need to be provided.

The acceptance letter from the university or institute where the candidate has applied to, needs to be provided along with the documents. There needs to be sufficient money in the bank before having arrived in Canada. Candidate also needs to provide with the evidence that he or she is good health and has no criminal record in the home country.

There are cases where the student visa is processed within 14 days if a family member is working in Canada or has applied for a work permit. Study permit can be extended if one wishes to change the university, the program has been extended or one wants to continue the studies.

Document preparation

Prepare all the required documents such as acceptance letter, student permit form of application, proof of sufficient financial support, a valid travel document or passport, receipt of the payment of study permit fee, letter of intent etc.

For certain provinces in Canada may require some extra documents as well, which need to be provided for the student visa process to get completed as soon as possible.

Language Test

Many universities ask for an English language proficiency test. French and English, both are spoken widely in the country. To be able to gel in well with the people as well as culture, it is required to have an accepted language test if the candidate comes from a non-English speaking country.

Tests such as IELTS Academic, PTA Academic and TOEFL iBT, etc. are amongst the ones which are accepted for English language proficiency tests.

All of the above things need to be taken into consideration and only then the study visa is received by the candidate. There are cases where candidates have to give their biometrics along with the interview at the Visa application centre.

International students always face this dilemma on how to apply for a study visa and which country to go to for better career prospects. Canam consultants have been providing premium services in for admission purposes, program selection, visa application etc. Students get their study visas as early as possible with the help of experts who know all possible ways to get study visa at the earliest.

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