Study Permit in Canada

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Useful Information to Study and Work in Canada, and checklist when applying Study Permit in Canada www.visaonlineassistance.com


Study Permit in Canada ď ą Eligible students may apply for a study permit in Canada to gain Canadian qualification that is recognized internationally. This type of visa allows the international student to attend the course offered by participating colleges, universities, whether enrolling at private or publicly funded institution that is recognized and authorized by Citizenship of Immigration Canada. When applying for a study permit in Canada applicant must meet the eligibility, entry requirements of the institution where he/she wishes to study and later the admission staff will assess to qualify for the program course and issue a letter of acceptance.


Estimated Costs ď ą When submitting an application to the consulate office of the Canadian Embassy, the applicant must able to provide evidence of his resources to cover tuition fee cost, travel and living cost for themselves and any accompanying dependants to ensure that they will not engage in any work in Canada, though holder of study permit may work 20 hours per week without securing the work permit to work as per recent changes for international student to study in Canada. As a prerequisite student has to provide sufficient financial resources in the amount of CA$ 10,000.00 (student base), and additional CA$ 4,000.00 for accompanying spouse and CA$ 3,000.00 for any dependant included in the application in a pro-rated basis.


Estimated Costs ď ą When submitting an application to the consulate office of the Canadian Embassy, the applicant must able to provide evidence of his resources to cover tuition fee cost, travel and living cost for themselves and any accompanying dependants to ensure that they will not engage in any work in Canada, though holder of study permit may work 20 hours per week without securing the work permit to work as per recent changes for international student to study in Canada. As a prerequisite student has to provide sufficient financial resources in the amount of CA$ 10,000.00 (student base), and additional CA$ 4,000.00 for accompanying spouse and CA$ 3,000.00 for any dependant included in the application in a pro-rated basis.


Work part time ď ą There are opportunities for international student to study in Canada as they can apply for an open work permit when completing the course. The duration of open work permit when completing the course in Canada depends on the duration of the course program undertaken by the student in Canada that goes the same with the permit of a dependent of study permit holder. There are options where international students after finishing the course could access the Provincial Nominee Program like in the region of Ontario, that allocates 2,500 PNP application for international student to be nominated for PNP.


Pathway when completing the study program ď ą For as long as the student meets the eligibility criteria like getting a job offer from Canadian employer on which Canadian employer will apply for such application to nominate the student and when approves , student will then apply for the nomination this option will lead the applicant to obtain permanent residence in Canada, however bear in mind that International Student with job offer must be in the last semester of study or within the two years after graduation from a publicly funded college or university in Canada and noting that the job offer from Ontario employer must be full time ,a permanent job in a managerial profession or skilled trade occupation pre approved by Opportunities Ontario . This application for PNP doesn’t need to have a pointing system to be eligible and job does not have to be in the same field of study.


Canadian Experience Class  An alternate option for international student is to apply under the Canadian Experience Class if you have studied and live in Canada for quite a while and able to work in a skilled employment in any event of 12 months in the three years before you apply for Canadian Experience Class and meet minimum level of CLB 7 of your language skills and able to acquire experience on skilled employment from Canadian National Occupational Classification (NOC) i.e Managerial jobs (NO skill type 0), Professional jobs (NOC skill type A) and Technical jobs and skilled trades (NOC skill type B). This type of pathway in obtaining Permanent Residence in Canada is subject to number of capped of each of occupation on skilled employment and application is through the ‘express entry’.


Checklist  All documents submitted in support of your application must be ORIGINAL. And may be require an interview.  A medical exam will be required for study program exceeding 6 months.  Completed “Application form for a study Permit” (IMM1294) & list your spouse /common-law partner and all your children less than 18 years of age.  Completed “family information” (IMM5465) for all applicants 18 years of age or over.  Two (2) passport photographs of yourself and each family member requesting a visa with the name printed on the back dated and taken in the past 6 months.  Manager’s Check payable to “Embassy of Canada, Manila” P 6,100.0065. Original passport for yourself and each family member requesting a visa.  Original letter of Acceptance from your educational institute in Canada. stating unconditional admission, course title, duration of study, level of study and start date (multiple start dates, if applicable ) latest possible date of admission.  Official fee schedule which includes – tuition, accommodation and meal plans, miscellaneous expenses, (medical insurance, books, memberships).


Checklist continuation  Covering letter- A personal study plan: a description of your proposed program of studies as it relates to your academic, technical, or vocational background.  Curriculum Vitae  PRC Board Cert, Rating License if applicable  Transcript of Record  Training  Proof of Employment- letter from your current or past employer and payslips (last 3 months). Employment letter dated within 2 months of the application indicating occupation, job description, position, salary, allowances, years of employment, and authorized leave dates.  NSO Birth Certificate  NBI Certificate  Proof of Funds: You must submit evidence of sufficient funds to cover your travel 1st year tuition and expenses while in Canada( as well as costs for your dependents if applicable). This evidence should include, but is not limited to , financial documents such as income tax documents bank records for the last 24 months.  If someone other than yourself or your parents are providing funding you may provide .  Reference letter:


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 From the individual(s) providing you financial assistance for your program. The letter must indicate how they are employed, their occupation, their relationship to you, their number of dependants, and their full contact details.  From the employer of the individual(s) providing you financial assistance for your program. The letter should include the employer’s contact details and the full address of the business. Evidence of their financial ability: verifiable information from a third party source of your assistor’s income, such as: a copy of current valid pension; proof of income from rental properties; proof of interest from bank accounts; a certified letter from bank regarding participation bonds. If financial assistance is being provided by someone in Canada, you may provide proof of their immigration status, such as a copy of the citizenship card or Permanent Resident Card. Use of Representative form (IMM 5476), if someone is assisting you in completing your Application or you would like someone to do business with our office on your behalf. If you have paid tuition fees, you may provide proof of any tuition paid in advance. (Note that this is not required). Proof of Business if you are self employed. Provide business registration, tax clearance Certificates, trade certificates, license and financial documents. (certified business bank statement with 6 months history up to application submission date)

Checklist of requirements may vary depending on individual circumstances of the applicantContact Visa Online Assistance for more information or visit www.visaonlineassistance.com


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