Did you know that, according to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) news, over one-third of international students studying in Canada arrive from India? Canada is undeniably one of the most preferred choices of Indian students who plan to study abroad. If you are planning to study in Canada but are unaware of the procedure of getting a Canadian student visa, this article is for you.

How to apply for a Canadian student permit

A student visa is called a student permit in Canada. Ensure you have the acceptance letter from your respective university and Statement of Purpose (SOP) ready before applying for the permit, along with all the other necessary documents.

The online and offline application process

You can apply for a study permit online on the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) website or through a paper application. We suggest you apply online because the paper application is time-consuming and a complex process. You will need a debit card/credit card to pay the application fees. You can use your parent’s debit card or credit card with their permission.

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The application process

1. The first step is to get a Canadian student visa application package

How to get a Canadian student visa application package?

• On CIC website
• Or you can approach your local visa office
• Or through Canadian embassy or consulate based in India

2. Eligibility check

On the website, you will have to answer a few questions. This process is to examine if you are eligible to get a study permit. You can also view a complete list of documents on the website.

 3. Personal checklist code

After the application’s successful submission, you will receive a personal checklist code that will be valid for 60 days. We suggest you either save the hard copy or soft copy of this as a backup. You will get an application guide, personal documents checklist, and further instructions along with this document.

4. Create an account

Once all the documents are ready, go to the CIC website and create a “MyCIC account”. Upload all the necessary documents using the personal checklist code and complete the application. After the successful submission of your application, you can visit the same website to check the status. Also, study permit interviews are conditional in Canada not mandatory. The visa officer makes this decision and is required only in few cases.

Want to work while studying in Canada?

Many students opt to work while studying abroad as it helps cover the cost and gain hands-on experience at the same time. If you choose to work alongside your studies, you don’t need a work permit in Canada. You can work up to 20 hours per week during the course and more than 20 hours during the scheduled breaks like winter or summer breaks as long as you have a valid study permit and other supporting documents. If you want to learn about the eligibility criteria, and documents required, please click here.

So, we hope this guide helps you in your study abroad endeavor. If you are worried about all the education-related costs, you can opt for a student loan and live your dream. We, at Avanse, cover the holistic cost of education, including your airfare, tuition fees, and more. So, you take a leap, follow your dream and leave your finance-related worries to us. All the best!

 

Disclaimer: The information shared in this article is for general information purpose only. Nothing contained in this article amounts to any specific or legal advice. For the latest update, please visit the country website or contact your visa consultant.