Student Visa Processing for Canada

Because of its excellent academic standing and dual language system, Canada is a top choice for international students from all over the world.

Prior to traveling to Canada, international students who wish to enrol in a professional or vocational program at a DLI (Designated Learning Institute) must get a study permission. International students are allowed to study and remain in Canada with the issuance of a study permit, which is a formal document from Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

Continue reading to learn about the new 2-step temporary visa process, eligibility, cost, and necessary paperwork for a student visa! 

Eligibility to apply for a Canada Student Visa and a study permit:

You will require an acceptance letter from a Canadian Education Institution (DLI) containing information including:

• Letterhead of the institutions.
• The program for which you have enrolled.
• The exact amount of tuition fees.
• The commencing and end dates of the course.

1. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age to apply for a primary student visa.
2. As a part of applying for a study visa permit, all international students are required to submit a criminal history record (court document.
3. You must duly sign and fill the consent form of Visa Application Center (VAC).
4. You will also have to submit the photocopies of your immigration status in any other countries or Canada.
5. You should submit a proof of statement with reasons for applying the study permit such as to pursue higher studies, work post-graduation and the other relevant reasons. 

Documents required for processing Canada Student Visa for international students

Proof of Funds

As advised by Canadian Immigration, you must include proof of funds (tuition and living expenses) with your application for a student visa. Immigration typically requests documentation of at least 10,000 CAD for each academic year you have been enrolled in. To study in Quebec, you must provide documentation proving you make at least 11,000 CAD annually.

IME – Immigration Medical Examination

A week prior to submitting an application for a student visa, Canadian immigration requires international students to pass an Immigration Medical Examination. The doctor or physician needs one week to review and upload the necessary paperwork to the Citizen of Immigration database.

After doing a comprehensive physical examination, your doctor can recommend blood work and a chest x-ray. When all the procedures your doctor has advised are successfully completed, he or she will forward the information to Citizenship and Immigration Canada, or CIC.

English Language Requirement Test

To receive confirmation from a Canadian University and as a part of your student visa process, you should have cleared at least one of the English Language Proficiency Tests such as IELTS or TOEFL

• The minimum undergraduate score required for the TOEFL (iBT) test is 79.
• The average IELTS score required to study at a Canadian University is 6.5, with each component (Listening, Reading and Writing) not less than 6.0.

Statement of purpose

One of the relatively few nations that requires SOP in order to process student visas is Canada. An essay outlining your reasons for visiting Canada and choosing to enrol in a specific course at a university is required when you apply for a Canadian study permit from your home country

Passport Size Photographs

In order to submit your student visa application online, you must attach a digital photograph (not older than 6 months) in size, and not over 4 MB. In case you opt for an offline visa application process, you will need 2 passport-sized photographs of sizes at least 35 mm x 45 mm.

Canada Student Visa – Fee

• A Canadian study permit costs 150 CAD, which is equivalent to 13,520 Nepal Rupee.
• Canadian Visa Application can be processed through both offline and online methods. For the online mode, the student visa processing fee can be paid through credit card. As for the offline mode, the payment can be made through a demand draft.
• After submitting your visa application, you should pay an additional biometric fee of 85 Canadian Dollars. 

How long is the Canada Student Visa valid?

A Canadian Student Visa is typically valid for 3 years or 4 years depending upon the span of your course, with an additional 3-month extension.

International students might use the extra ninety days to get ready to return home or to petition for an extension of their Canada student visa for academic purposes. For example, you will need to extend your student visa if you don’t finish the course within the allotted period.

On the other hand, you should submit documentation from your particular institution, such as a letter, an email, or a duplicate of your certificate, if you have finished your program on time but need more time to get ready to leave Canada. The CIC will use the date on the certificate as the completion date in order to prolong your 90-day timeframe.

International students are finding it difficult to obtain the necessary paperwork in order to apply for a study permit in Canada as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Therefore, in order to assist overseas students in starting their online courses without the need for a study permit, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has implemented a new two-step visa clearance procedure. Applying for a temporary student visa is something you should do as soon as possible if you want to start a program this autumn, preferably before September 15.

A New Three-Year PGWP Regulation for Foreign Students

International students are now able to apply for a work permit from the IRCC with its new PGWP regulations, even if they still need to enroll in online courses from their home country.

Are you planning to enroll in a Canadian university for nearest intake? Now, feel free to complete our enquiry form! Our knowledgeable counselors will get in contact with you to assist you in pursuing your preferred online course.