Student Visa
A Student Visa can be described as a special stamp/endorsement added to a passport of students, issued by Government, who are enrolled in qualified institution. Student needs to obtain student visa (study permit) to study in another country.
Student Visa Canada
Canada Student Visa Categories
Visa application under SDS (Student Direct Stream Category)
Visa application under NON SDS (General Category)
Visa application under SDS (Student Direct Stream Category)
- Who can apply: To be eligible for SDS Program the student must be legal residence living in:
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Brazil
- China
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- India
- Morocco
- Pakistan
- Peru
- Philippines
- Senegal
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Vietnam
- Student must be appeared for English Language test (IELTS) :
- English Language test is the primary requirement before the student applies for college application and visa application.
- According to students English test scores, he/she can apply to get admission in college or University
- The requirement of IELTS under SDS Program is minimum 6.0 with no band less than 6.0 in any module
- Students needs to submit all the documents which helps him/her to get the best suitable program according to his/her qualification, this includes the following documents
- Passport
- Student permit / status document, if already in Canada
- IELTS Test Score Card
- Mark sheets of grade 10
- Mark sheets of grade 12
- Bachelors Mark sheet (if applicable)
- Masters Mark Sheet (if applicable)
- Work experience related documents (if applicable)
- Get LOA (Letter of Acceptance): Obtain admission acceptance letter from college or University
- Tuition Fees: Once the student gets LOA, he/she has to pay tuition fees for first year of Study.
- GIC (Guaranteed Investment Certificate):
- Once student get admission and paid the tuition fees of college/University, student has to open an account in Canadian bank with deposit amount of $10,200. This is an investment account, which provides you fund after arrival in Canada and Confirm the identity to bank.
- Medical: The Student has to get their medical done and submit the e-medical information sheet.
- Bio-metrics: The Student has to get their bio-metrics done.
Note: Student may also need to provide other documents according to their profile. Consult with our visa team to learn more about the student visa process. you can connect with them via email at visa@careerabroad.ca
Visa application under NON SDS (General Category)
- Who can apply:
- All countries can apply for student visa under General category. Countries that do not fall under SDS apply for student visa under General Category.
- Students from SDS Countries including: Antigua and Barbuda, Brazil, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, India, Morocco, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Senegal, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, and Vietnam can apply for student visa under NON SDS General Category as well, if they do not meet the SDS requirements.
- Student requires strong proof of financial background.
- Students form SDS countries who have appeared for other types of English language tests like PTE, TOFEL and CALE can also apply for student visa under General Category.
- To apply under General Category students require strong proof of financial background.
- The other requirements for general student visa application are same as SDS category such as: Admission process Completion (LOA, Tuition Fees), GIC, Medical, and Bio-metric.
Steps to apply for Student Visa Application
1. Submit your application at desire College & University
Step 1
2. Get the LOA (letter of Acceptance) : Obtain admission acceptance letter from college or University,
Step 2
3. Pay the Tuition Fees of College/University
Step 3
4. Arrange and Submit documents for Visa Application
Step 4
5. Get ready your Application for Student visa
Step 5
6. Apply for Student Visa / Study permit
Step 6
Connect with our visa team to apply for student visa.
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