Canada Study Visa

Canada’s quality of education stands out as one of the world’s best education system. A few benefits of studying in Canada are their internationally recognized degrees and universities, multicultural society, employment opportunities and immigration. It is one of many reasons why international students chose to study in Canada

Three of the world’s top 50 universities – University of Toronto, McGill University, and University of British Columbia are in Canada. Furthermore, Canada is not short on universities that are internationally acclaimed. A few other universities are University of Alberta, McMaster University, University of Waterloo and many more.

Some of the trending programs students select to study in Canada are MBA courses, engineering in Civil, Chemical and Software, Nursing, Pharmacology, Finance, and Business Management.

Most Canadian universities are publicly financed, making the tuition fee a lot more affordable than other privately funded top-tier universities in the US and the UK.

Step 1: Apply for Admission in College/University

An approval of admissions (offer letter) must be obtained from an accredited education provider in Canada in order to study in Canada. There are numerous Colleges and Universities in Canada that offers a wide range of programmes and great facilities to their students. While applying for admission, you need to submit a few documents, including proof of your previous academic qualifications, passport copy, and proof of your English language ability. Wait until your offer letter is received.

Step 2: Pay Tuition Fee

After acceptance of offer from your education provider, you must pay the tuition fee as mentioned in the offer letter. This payment is made by International Wire Transfer. Once the institutions have received and processed your tuition fee payment, they will issue you with receipt of the amount paid. This receipt will be required to process your Canada student visa application.

Step 3: Purchase of GIC (Guaranteed Investment Certificate)

It is compulsory for the students to buy a special guaranteed investment certificate (GIC) from any of the participating bank like: Nova Scotia Bank, ICICI Bank, SBI Canada Bank, CIBC Bank for the amount of $ 10,200 CAD for the adjustment of the living expenses of the first year. Approx. $200 will be deducted as the administrative charges of Bank (It depends on Bank to Bank). The student receives $ 2000 immediately after arrival in Canada. Next $8000 will be paid to the students in 12 equal installments as each month’s living expenses. This is a nonredeemable investment.

Step 4: Undertake Medicals

You will now need to take a medical examination a doctor approved by the Canadian government. You can find a list of approved panel by visiting; (http://www.cic.gc.ca/pp-md/pp-list.aspx).

You will be provided a receipt for the medical, which is required when you apply for a visa. The medical report will automatically be transferred to the visa office.

Step 5: Visa Lodgment

To lodge your visa application you will need to provide the documents as per SDS Checklist:

1. Visa Application Form
2. Original valid passport with photocopy of the Biodata page
3. Family information form .
4. An Acceptance Letter issued by the SDS Educational institute in Canada
5. Use of Representative Form (IMM 5476)
6. Proof of English Proficiency Test
7. Academic Documents
8. Receipt of Payment of Tuition fee
9. Evidence of GIC purchase
10. Student Questionnare
11. Medical, etc.

How can we help?

1. At KFA Consultant, you’ll be given a Free Counseling session (Telephonic/In-person) to help you choose a right education provider and relevant course to study in Canada.
2. We’ll help you in applying to the chosen college and we take the responsibility of doing all the hard work of tracking the applications by staying in touch with the institution, on your behalf.
3. We’ll assist you in paying your fees and also in the purchase of GIC.
4. Similar to your admission application, we’ll also help you to lodge your visa file and keep you posted on the progress of your application.
5. As soon as we get to know the results of your application for your Canadian student visa, we will update you.
6. Proof of English Proficiency Test.

If you have any queries regarding the Canada Study Visa Program, please do not hesitate to book your consultation with us today to find out which pathway and relevant sub-stream is perfect for your application to this Program.