How to Gain Canadian Study Permit.

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Every year thousand of international students apply for Canada study visa. In their eyes they have a dream of studying at Canadian Universities and Colleges. Canada ranks one of the top study abroad destination among international students as it offer multiple perks from world class education, multicultural society ,post study work opportunities and the paths to permanent residency. The first step towards achieving your Canadian dream is applying Canadian Study Permit.

What is Needed to Apply Canadian Study Permit.

There are certain requirements that you must meet to be eligible for Canadian study permit.

  • Get Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI).
  • You need to prove that you have enough funds to support yourself that includes funds for tuition ,living expenses for one year.
  • You need to give Immigration Medical Exam.
  • Clean Police Records may be required by the Canadian Embassy.
  • A strong SOP may be required to convince Visa officer that you will leave after the end of your temporary stay.
  • You need to take Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligible course if you want to stay longer in Canada after graduation on PGWP.
  • You need Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) or Territorial Attestation Letter(TAL) from your respective province or territory of residency.

Documents Required

  1. Letter of Acceptance from a DLI.
  2. Proof of Funds.
  3. Provincial Attestation Letter or Territorial Attestation Letter
  4. Valis Passport
  5. Statement of Purpose
  6. Complete Educational Documents
  7. English Language Test Results for English DLIs
  8. Valid Immigration Medical.

Hurdles in the path

High Rejection Rates

IRCC has extra scrutiny for the applicants from the high fraud rate countries. Some common reasons for the refusal are:

  • No intention to come back to home country after completion of studies.
  • Poor financial documentation.
  • Poor Academic performance and wrong course selection.
  • No PAL/TAL letter attached to application.
  • Poor Private College selection .

Tips to Enhance Approval Chances

  1. Select the Right Program: The program should match your academic background and future goals.
  2. Craft a strong SOP: Clearly state why you chose Canada, your program ,your course, your future goals and your intention to move back to your home country.
  3. Provide sufficient financial proof: Be clear and show enough funds for your stay and tuition.
  4. Apply well in advance: Apply at least 3-4 months is advance before your intake starts.
  5. Contact Visa Analyst: Seek guidance and help from industry experts.

Benefits of Studying in Canada

  • You will gain Canadian Education which has value all over the world.
  • You will be eligible to work part time during your studies and full time during your scheduled breaks.
  • You can apply your PGWP if you graduate from PGWP eligible course and DLI. You may be eligible for 3 years of PGWP after successfully completion of 2 years of valid education.
  • Pathways to Permanent Residency