Do I need a study permit?
How long does it take to process a study permit application?
If I submit my application in person can it be expedited?
Is there any way that I can expedite the processing of my application?
Are there special requirements to study in the Province of Quebec?
What are the employment opportunities for foreign students in Canada?
What is acceptable evidence of funds in support of my study permit application?
My minor child is going to study in Canada. What are the requirements?
Do I need a study permit?
If you wish to study at an educational institution in Canada for a period of
more than 6 months you
must apply for
a study permit before you arrive in Canada.
If
you wish to study at an educational institution in Canada for a period of
less than 6 months but are planning to:
a)
Possibly stay in Canada to pursue further studies after your short course
has finished, or
b) To
undertake part- time employment on the campus of the institution where you
are a student,
you must
apply for a study permit before you arrive in
Canada, even if your studies are for less than 6 months.
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How long does it take to process a study permit application?
Volumes
of applications vary throughout the year; therefore, we cannot provide a
guaranteed time line. However, the average processing time for a fully
completed, standard application is approximately 4 to 6 weeks. We do not
recommend making any travel arrangements prior to obtaining your approval
letter.
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If I submit my application in person can it be expedited?
No.
Applications submitted in person are dealt with the same way as applications
received by mail and are subject to the same processing times.
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Is there any way that I can expedite the processing of my application?
Make sure
your application is completed in full and that all the supporting documents
and fees are included. Including a Royal Mail Special Delivery
self-addressed envelope for the return of your documents will also ensure
the postage time is kept to a minimum.
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Are there special requirements to study in the Province of Quebec?
Yes.
Quebec uses a Certificat d’acceptation du
Quebec
(CAQ)
as the selection mechanism for foreign students. If you are destined to a
Quebec educational institution at any level of study you must hold a
CAQ
before a study permit can be issued to you. You may submit your application
for a
CAQ
with Quebec and then apply for your study permit to the visa office but your
application cannot be finalized without a
CAQ.
Your institution should provide you with detailed information on how to
apply for a
CAQ
to the Quebec Authorities or you may refer to:
http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/immigrate-settle/students/index.html
Any query regarding a
CAQ
should be directed to the Canadian educational institution
not the High Commission.
You do not require a
CAQ
if you are:
-
a student
chosen under a Canadian government-funded program for developing
countries;
-
a student
with a valid Certificat de selection du Quebec (CSQ)
and who has been authorised by
CIC to apply for permanent resident status within Canada
or who has applied for a permanent resident visa through a visa office;
Exempt from requiring a study permit (for a period of 6 months of study or
less).
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What are the employment opportunities for foreign students in Canada?
Foreign
students are allowed to work in Canada under certain conditions. For a full
list of employment opportunities, please visit:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/work-opps.html
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What is acceptable evidence of funds in support of my study permit application?
You may
provide your our your sponsor’s recent original bank statements or proof
that you have a loan or scholarship. All funds must be in an account in
Canada or in the country of your current residence (United Kingdom, Ireland
or the Nordic countires) we will not accept proof of funds in off-shore
accounts.
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My minor child is going to study in Canada. What are the requirements?
Students under
the age of 18 must submit an application and supporting documentation (see
our Student Section). Students under the age of 18 who will not be
accompanied by a parent must provide proof that arrangements have been made
for a custodian to act in place of a parent in the form of a notarized
declaration signed by both parents, or legal guardian in the country of
origin, as well as a notarized declaration signed by the custodian in
Canada.
If the student’s parents are divorced or separated and there is a
custodial or guardianship agreement in place for the minor’s care, you
should provide a copy of this document with the application. Formal Exchange
programs (e.g.: Rotary) often have parental consent and custodial
information included in their documentation.
An example of a standard custodianship form letter for either
parents/guardian/s or the custodian can be found at:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/pub/custodian-parent.pdf
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