When it comes to studying abroad, Canada provides an exciting and fresh experience for many Indian students. The question then becomes: how do I apply for a Canada student visa, and how can I make sure I have my best chance of being accepted? What do I do after I’ve applied for my student visa? Approval rate for Canada Student Visas are approximately 60%, and good students who have completed their studies on time, as well as with marks of at least 60% and no failures in core subjects have the best chances of being accepted.
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Canada Student Visa Eligibility Criteria
First, you need to know if you meet the eligibility criteria for a Canada Student Visa. There are some situations where a student visa is not needed; for example, if your program is shorter than six months or already have connections in Canada through Armed Forces or foreign representatives.
If none of these apply to you, you can apply Canada Student Visa. To be eligible for a Canada Student Visa, first, you need to have been accepted by a designated learning institute, and you need to prove that you will be able to pay for your education, as well as for any other living expenses you may find you have while you’re in Canada. You also need to provide a police certificate to prove that you have a clean background, and no criminal record. Finally, you need to prove that you’re in good health: provide a medical certificate to prove this.
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So, you find that you meet the requirements of the Canada Student Visa–what documents should be provided? Beyond the police certificate proving your clean background and lack of criminal record, as well as the medical certificate to prove that you are healthy, you’ll need a valid passport, and make sure that the validity of the passport does last for the planned duration of your stay. You’ll need proof of acceptance to your designated learning institute, and you’ll need proof of funds.
As well as this, please provide two passport sized photographs (for online applicants: no larger than 4MB!), and please make sure that the photographs are fairly recent, six months or newer. You will have also taken the English Proficiency Exam, and will have to provide the score you received on said exam, and, finally, you’re encouraged to provide a statement of purpose stating why you wish to study in Canada, and why you chose the designated learning institute that you did. The statement of purpose is optional but highly recommended.
To recap, the documents you will need are as follows:
- Valid Passport
- Proof of Acceptance by Designated Learning Institute
- Proof of Funds
- Passport Sized Photographs
- Immigration Medical Examination
- Clean Background Police Certificate
- English Language Proficiency Exam Score
- (Optional) Statement of Purpose
How to Apply
So, you’ve gone through the document checklist, and you’ve decided that you meet the requirements for a Canada Student Visa–so how do you actually apply for one?
Perhaps the easiest option is to apply online. If you go to Canada’s national website, they have the links and forms that you will need to fill out, and they will walk you every step of the way, and students from India are eligible to apply online through Student Direct Stream. If you don’t wish to apply online, however, there is an option to apply on paper. Sign up for an application package on Canada’s national website, fill it out once you receive it, attach your documents, pay your fees, and you’ve applied!
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You’ve applied–so now what?
First, Canadian officials will process your application and make sure that you have attached all necessary documentation. You may be asked for more information or to go to an interview with representatives in your country. If you have provided all information necessary, however, you will either receive a letter of acceptance or rejection–if you receive a letter of acceptance, you’re good to go! Simply show it to an officer when you enter Canada; you will also receive an electronic visitor’s visa or Travel Authorization.
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Overall, with the option of online application, applying for a Canada Student Visa has never been easier. Be sure that you have all the proper documentation prepare yourself for a fresh and new experience!
About Vandana Gupta
Vandana Gupta is an executive administrator at Radvision World Consultancy Services LLP. Experienced executive administrator with a demonstrated history of working in the human resources industry. Skilled in Customer Service, Management, Business Development, Business Strategy, and Public Speaking. Strong information technology professional with an M.com focused in Business/Commerce, General from Mahatma Jyotiba Phule (MJP) Rohilkhand University.
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