The student visa is a document that the Canadian government issues that allow immigrants to study at a learning institution in Canada. It is essential to apply for this visa before coming to Canada and to have all the required documents prepared. Also, a student visa is also commonly known as a study permit.
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There are two ways of doing the application, online or in-person by going to a visa application center in your country.
In order to find out the forms and documents that you need to submit, you need to create an IRCC account on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship in Canada (IRCC) website and answer the questionnaire in order to generate the correct forms that you need for the study permit. In case you need help to fill the forms, you can read the instruction guide that will walk you through it.
One of the most important forms that you need to fill out for the study permit application is the ‘Application For Study Permit Made Outside Canada (IMM1294) form’. Make sure to carefully review the form to ensure that all information is correct prior to submission.
The IMM1294 and checklist forms can be opened automatically through most PDF viewers, however, we recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.
All fees must be submitted along with the application and the costs are the following:
Application | CAN |
Study permit (including extensions) | $150.00 |
Biometrics (if applicable) | $85.00 |
If it is your first time applying for a study permit, you may need to give your biometrics (fingerprints and photograph) along with the application. In case you have to provide biometrics, you will need to go in person to the Visa Application Center (VAC) of your country.
In some cases, it is required to complete a medical exam depending on the country you are coming from, the type of job you are planning to perform within Canada or if you are applying for a parent and grandparent super visa. To know if you need to complete one and for more detailed information, please go to the medical exam for visitors, students and workers section on the Canadian government website.
Regularly check the status of your IRCC account on the IRCC website to see how the process is going with your application. In some cases, the processing center will ask you to send more information. Also, make sure you check the processing times for your study permit prior to submission, so you are aware of how much time it can take.
After your study permit is approved, you will be issued a Port of Enter or Letter of Introduction (referred to as a POE or LOI) that you will need to present to the Canada Border Services Officer when you arrive in Canada.
For more information, please refer to the Canadian Government website to find anything else related to the study permit application. Also, if you need further help or have any questions, feel free to contact Acsenda School of Management.
