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Study Permit is an authorization that allows international students to study here in Canada, it is only for the period of studying once you are finished with your studies your visa expires and you are asked to return to your home country as you are not authorized to stay in Canada any longer. If you are currently a temporary resident in Canada, you might be allowed to file an application to change your status and get a study permit.
If you want to study in Canada, a designated learning institution has to first send you an acceptance letter for the program of study you have applied for. Once you have received the acceptance letter you can apply for the study perrmit, without the acceptance letter you cannot apply for the Study Permit. Next you must be able to prove that financially you will be able to support yourself, proof that you can pay your tuition fees, living expenses, and the return transportation. You also need to prove the following:
You are a law abiding citizen, have no criminal record, and you are not a threat to the security of Canada. A police Certificate is required as proof
A medical examination must be complete to show you are in good health
You must show that at the end of your stay, you will be leaving Canada
If you have a short term at the learning institution, for example a program that lasts 6 months or less, then you just need to complete the program during the times that you are authorized to be in Canada. If you are accredited by Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and you or your family member are of a foreign representative then you may not need a study permit. The best way to find out if you are eligible is to look at the embassy that you are with in Canada; the office will be able to contact the office to see if there is a permit required. If you are staying in Canada under the Visiting Forces Act, you do not need a permit to study in Canada, if your children who are minors and want to study they need to apply generally as children under the age of 16 are in school regardless of their citizenship. And finally if you have a Registered Indian status, you do not need a study permit while you are in Canada.
If you want to apply for a study permit to attend a designated learning institution while you are here in Canada as a visitor, you may be allowed to do so while you are in here. On June 1 2014 the policy changed, and certain foreign nationals are able to apply for and obtain a study permit from within Canada. In order to be one of those certain people, you would need to be on this list:
Minor children studying at the primary or secondary level
Exchange or visiting students
If it is a condition for the acceptance at an institution, and the student has completed the short term course or program of study
There are three steps you need to take when it comes to trying to apply for your student permit, first you need to gather your documents. There are many documents required when submitting study permit application. For example, you will need to include your Acceptance Letter from a DLI (designated learning institution). This letter will include information that you have been accepted to school, information about the school, the program, your start and end date estimation times, how many courses you will be taking and any conditions that are a part of your application. You also will need to show proof that you will be able to afford going to school in Canada, so providing a bank statement from a bank showing how much money that you currently have available in your bank. You should have a copy of a letter from someone if they are supporting you financially or a letter showing the details of your scholarship or educational programs that help with funding. If however you or your child is attending primary or secondary school, proof of finances is not required. Remember the most important documents that the immigration officer looks is the ties to the home country. Meaning the applicant has to show ample documents that their intentions is temporary and they will exit Canada once their study permit expires. This can be done by providing documents such property they own, responsibilities back home, bank statements anything that will show they have strong ties to their home country.
This step might sound quite simple but it does have some challenging parts to it. There are about 5 different forms that need to be filled out accurately and completely; you must answer all questions fully. Once your application is complete, you then will validate the application and the system will generate a barcode to authenticate you also shall sign the forms.
There is a processing fee that is required to be paid, for each of the services that are used. All of the fees must be paid with the submission of your application. So prior to paying application fees ensure you meet the requirements as fees are non-refundable.
If you are in Canada for temporary stay you are aware that these Temporary Resident Visas are not easily granted by citizenship and immigration Canada. To have a higher chance of success with obtaining your study permit for Canada then contacts Akrami & Associates today. Our immigration experts have submitted many successful study permit applications and we can help you too. Call us today at 416-477-2545 and get your application started today.
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