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Applying for a student visa to study in Canada
In Canada, Student Authorizations (student visas) are not required for English
language courses that last less than six months. If your program will be longer than
6 months, you should apply for a Student Authorization at the closest Canadian
Embassy or Consulate before coming to Canada. You cannot obtain a Student
Authorization after arriving in Canada. You must obtain it before you come to
Canada.
One document you will need is a Letter of Acceptance from Canada College. We
will send a Letter of Acceptance to you, after we receive your pplication form and
tuition fees. Keep this letter to apply for your Student uthorization at the visa
office. People who apply for programs of 24 weeks or longer are usually asked to
complete medical examinations. It sometimes takes two or three months for the
Canadian government to process a medical xamination report before approving a
Student Authorization. If you cannot wait that long it is best to apply for a shorter
program. The Student Authorization can be extended after you come to Canada.
Canadian Embassies in some countries, require students to enroll in full-time
courses before they can apply for Student Authorizations. Students from some
other countries often encounter various complications and delays when applying for
Student Authorizations. Some of these countries are China, Russia, Turkey, Egypt,
and Macao. If you are from one of these countries, you should take some time to
become an expert on Canadian visas before you apply. You must be able to
convince the authorities that you genuinely want to come to Canada to study
English, French, Computer Science, or Accounting & Finance and that you will
return to your home country when your studies have been completed. You must
also submit all of the required documents.
Planning - Before you apply for your Student Authorization or visitor visa, you
must have: a valid passport, a Letter of Acceptance from CANADA COLLEGE, proof
that you have enough money to support yourself for your entire stay in Canada, a
letter from your sponsoring organization if you are being sponsored, and a medical
clearance, if required, an application fee will be charged.
CAQ – Since you are coming to Quebec to study, you are required to apply for your
Quebec CAQ (Certificate of Acceptance of Quebec). You may download the
application for CAQ from our web site at www.collegecanada.com
Financial Support - You must be able to prove you can support yourself before a
Student Authorization may be issued. A letter from your bank in your country and a
written pledge of financial support from a parent will show immigration officials that
you can afford your expenses while you are in Canada. These expenses include
tuition, homestay, transportation, medical insurance, personal needs and return trips home.
Character Reference - To be accepted by Canadian officials, you must prove you
are a responsible person with no criminal record. You may be asked to provide
evidence of this through your local authorities.
Health Standards - You must be in good health. You may be asked for a medical
certificate if you have been living in a country with a high health risk.
Application - When you have all the letters and documents, you may apply for
your Student Authorization at the nearest Canadian consulate, embassy or high
commission. The Student Authorization allows you to study in Canada. Keep it in
your passport.
Interviews - You might be asked to see an immigration officer for an interview.
One purpose of the interview is to help the immigration officer evaluate you
personally. The immigration officer will want to confirm that you have enough
money to study in Canada, and that you will return to your home country when
your course is completed. Therefore, you should be well dressed, well groomed,
and on time when you go for your interview. You should behave in a positive and
polite manner. You should never lie to an immigration officer.
Fee - The application fee for a Student Authorization is CAN$125. You must submit
this with your application.
Passports and Visas - You will need a passport and perhaps a visa as well. Canadian officials in your
country can explain this to you before you leave. The Canada Visitors Visa is affixed to a page of your
passport. It tells you the date you must arrive in Canada, the length of time you can stay and whether it is
valid for one or more entries into Canada. When you arrive in Canada, you must show immigration
officials your passport and visa. The passport will be stamped with the date you must depart from Canada.
Check that this date is valid for your whole stay. If you need more time, ask someone at CANADA
COLLEGE to help you apply.
CANADA COLLEGE
Admission Office
1118 Sainte-Catherine West #405, Montreal, Quebec, H3B 1H5 CANADA
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 633, Stn. H, Montréal, Quebec, H3G 2M6 CANADA
Tel: 514-868-6262, 514-994-7976, 514-935-3106
Fax: 514-868-0869
www.collegecanada.com
Email: apply@collegecanada.com |
