Every year there are thousands of students who apply for
study visa to complete their higher education in Canada. Over the year, there
has been rise in percentage of students heading to Canada. In 2008, 3,000
Indian students applied for a Canadian student visa. By 2010, this figure rose
to 12,000 and is expected to double again by 2013.
However, the process to apply for visa is quite hassle
filled which student need to be aware of. There are different priorities that
are considered while applying for visa. However, there certain important things
that need to know before applying for study visa.
·
Total
days taken-
Student visas usually take 15 days to complete the process.
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Total
Cost-
The total cost for study permit is approx Rs 5,470/-(excluding
processing charges)
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Is a
student allowed to work while studying?
International students are permitted to work in Canada while
studying, both on and off-campus. Full-time students with a valid Study Permit
can work on-campus without requiring a work permit. However, this applies for
student enrolled for full time at public university, community college,
vocational college, a publicly funded trade or technical school, or a private
institution.
International students need to apply for a work permit, as
part of the Off-Campus Work Permit Program. This permit allows students to work
for 20 hours per week during term time and full-time during holidays and
semester breaks.
Certain requirements
to Study in Canada:
·
Visa
·
Student authorization
Step-by-step to get
student authorization:
·
Student need to obtain authorization forms in
your country of origin at the Canadian Embassy, High Commission or Canadian
Education Centre.
·
Student need to submit all important documents
with application form. There are some
important documents that should be perfect as per the rules. Mention below are
documentations that should be included in student authorization:
Proof of
Identification:
This includes photocopies of a valid passport or travel document or
identity document that guarantees re-entry to the country that issued it; and
four recent passport-size photos (2″ x 2.5″) for each family individual, with
the full name and date of birth recorded on the back of each photo.
Proof of Financial
support: It is the most essential document because to know the status of
student to pay the fees for the higher studies, living expense and study in
Canada. Also student need to show bank statement of last 6 months.
Medical Examination:
Medical exams are required if your stay
is longer than six months. This may take several weeks to get authorization.
Proof of Acceptance: In this acceptance form, things must be
included are: name, date of birth, mailing address of student; the course for
which the student has been accepted; the estimated duration or date of
completion of the course; the date on which the course begins; the last date on
which the student must register for the course; the academic year which the
student will be entering; whether the course is full or part-time; the tuition
fee; any conditions related to acceptance; clear identification of the
educational institution; and licensing information for private institutions. The
form must be signed by authorized person of the institute.
Visit to the Visa
Office: Once you are ready with all your documentation and authorization, and
then visit the visa office of your city along with the fees. Make sure that the
visa officer must be satisfied with your documents and follow the Canadian
Immigration Act. Once everything is
clear, you will be issued with document that must be presented to immigration
officer.
You can visit the official website of Canada immigration and
one such website is http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/
