Step by Step Student Visa Guide for Canada in 2021

Nearly 130,000 study abroad aspirants migrate to Canada every year in search of quality education and a high standard of living. The institutions in Canada are famous for their high-class standard of education, intense research and ample opportunities. But to study in Canada, overseas aspirants are required to secure a Canadian students visa. Let us know the process of applying for the same:  

Steps to apply for a student visa in Canada  

Apply at the Canadian University and get the acceptance letter 

After deciding on from which university does a student wishes to pursue higher education, he/she must apply to the same in order to get the acceptance letter from the esteemed university, as an acceptance letter is a must in order to apply for a Canadian student visa.  

If students haven’t yet decided about the Canadian Institution they wish to study at, here is the list of universities in Canada for international students: 

1. York University, Toronto, Ontario 
2. University of Victoria, British Columbia 
3. University of Guelph, Ontario 
4. University of Windsor, Ontario 
5. University of Waterloo, Ontario 
6. Seneca College, Ontario 
7. George Brown College, Ontario 
8. Sheridan College, Oakville, Ontario 
9. Douglas College, British Columbia 
10. Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Alberta 

Begin your application for the Canadian student visa 

As soon as the students receive the acceptance letter from the Canadian university, they should proceed to the next step i.e., applying for a Canada study visa. To apply for the study permit, students are required to apply online on the Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website, show sufficient funds, present the proof of having no criminal record and submit the clinical records for showing that the students are fit enough to pursue studies overseas.    

Prepare a docket of all the required documents for the student visa 

While applying for a student visa, international students are required to submit certain documents. Check out the list of required documents to be submitted: 

1. Duly filled student permit application form 
2. The letter of acceptance from the university or college 
3. A valid passport  
4. Two recent passport size photographs 
5. Proof of financial support during your study programme 
6. A letter of intent 
7. Proof of paying the study permit fee 

Fulfil the language requirements for studying in Canada 

The Canadian Embassy also ask international students belonging to a non-English speaking country to submit proof of English language proficiency. The accepted language tests by Canadian Embassy are: 

1. IELTS Academic 
2. TOEFL iBT 
3. PTE Academic 

Biometrics appointment and interview  

Depending on the nationality of the student, they might be called for biometrics and interview at the Visa Application Centre. The biometric fee is 85 CAD. Not all countries are exempt from the biometrics requirement, so the citizens belonging to those countries are not required to visit an application centre.  

The standard time duration for the processing of a Canadian study permit is of 90 days. Hence, it is advisable for the students to apply for a Canadian visa as soon as they receive the acceptance letter from the university. 

Krishna Consultants, being one of the best overseas education consultants in India assists thousands of overseas education aspirants in securing admission to the Canadian University. If you pause at any step, make sure to get in touch with us.