Canada Study Permit
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Applying for a study permit can be a lengthy and tedious process; it requires the accurate completion and submission of numerous forms along with several supporting documents. However, we at Expedite Travel Services can get your Canadian Study Permit approved so that you can begin your academic journey of studying in Canada. Isn’t that exciting? Studying in Canada is an amazing experience and the best decision you will ever make!
Many applicants have tried to complete their study permit application on their own while oftentimes overlooking several grave mistakes as well as failing to submit some of the required supporting documents resulting in study permit denials. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) does not tolerate mistakes and such applications that are not completed accurately are immediately denied. However, with our wealth of experience, Expedite Travel Services will ensure that you stand the best possible chance of attaining your study permit. Using our expert immigration consultants not only gives you the best possible chance of getting your study permit approved, but it also makes the entire process simple and stress-free by saving you time and money.
What makes us the right choice?
- Our expert team of accredited Canadian Immigration Consultants, we will help you to get your Canadian study permit approved hassle-free.
- Our success rate of 98% speaks volume to the exceptional and efficient services that we here at Expedite Travel Services provide.
- We eliminate the probability of simple mistakes that could lead to immediate denial and ensure complete accuracy, efficiency and professionalism.
Benefits of studying in Canada
Students studying in Canada can work up to 20-hours per week during regular school sessions and work full-time during the holiday when school breaks. Please note that while you are planning on working whilst studying in Canada, you still need to demonstrate to the visa officer that you are capable of paying for your educational expenses without relying on the job you will be doing while working in Canada.
Canada has made it possible for you to bring your spouse and children along with you while you are studying. How wonderful this is to have your family accompany you to Canada on this beautiful journey? If your spouse is going to Canada with you, he/she can apply for an open work permit that allows your spouse to work full-time while you are studying. The open-work permit will last for the duration of your studies. If your spouse gets approved for an open work permit, the money they will be earning can alleviate some of your educational expenses.
All international students who have completed their studies in Canada are eligible to obtain a Post-Graduate Work Permit. However, to qualify, they must have completed their studies at an eligible Canadian tertiary institution. The Post-Graduate Work Permit allows you to work in Canada and gain work experience, which makes you eligible to apply for permanent residency under the Canadian Experience Class.
A Post-Graduate Work Permit allows you to work in Canada for the same duration as the program you studied in Canada. For example, if you graduate from a four (4) years degree program, you will be eligible for a three (3) years Post-Graduate Work Permit. If you graduate from an eight-month (8) certificate program, you will be eligible for an open work permit valid for one (1) year.
Studying in Canada is the easiest way to become a permanent. After graduating, the next step will be to apply for your post-graduate work permit so that you can gain one (1) year of work experience to be eligible to apply for permanent residency under the Canada Experience Class. For example, a student that has completed their studies in Canada and is currently working on their post-graduate work permit for one (1) year would be qualified to apply for permanent residency under the Canadian Experience Class. The Canadian Experience Class allows graduates to make a successful transition from temporary to permanent residence.
Many students choose to study in Canada because Canada has one of the lowest tuition fees in the world. Though some students might have the opportunity to study in other countries, such as the United States or the United Kingdom, they prefer to study in Canada as Canada remains competitive when it comes to accommodation, tuition fees and other expenses. Canada places a lot of emphasis on education and maintains one of the highest standards in education. A degree acquired from a Canadian university is recognized globally and highly valued in the international job market.
Studying in Canada is one of the best decisions you could ever make in your life. Canadians are some of the friendliest people globally, and you will probably find this to be quite true if you decide to study in Canada. The Canadian society is welcoming to all people. The country is considered safe, and there is a relatively high standard of living. Canada is among the ten (10) safest countries in the world to live and do business. While studying, you won’t be alone; approximately half of a million international students in Canada are currently pursuing their educational goals and dreams.
How can you apply for the Canada Study Permit?
STEP 1:
Choose a school in Canada to study
To qualify for a Canadian study permit you must choose the right program to study
To qualify for a Canadian study permit you must choose the right program to study. Choosing the right program to study in Canada is one of the most crucial factors in a visa officer’s decision when approving a Canadian study permit. When choosing a program, it’s best to choose a program that aligns with your work experience and educational history.
For instance, if you have a degree or work experience in Mechanical Engineering and you decide to pursue a nursing program. In that case, the visa officer might deny you under the basis that they do not see how the program will benefit you based on previous qualification and work experience. As such, it is best to choose a program that aligns with your previous work history or qualifications; this will give you a better opportunity for approval. Nonetheless, you have the freedom to choose any program of your choice once you are able to explain to the visa officer, why you choose this program and how it will benefit you in your future endeavors.
When choosing a program, you must consider the duration of the program and your educational expenses. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has advised that you show at least one (1) years’ worth of financing for your tuition and living expenses (CAD $10,000 per year).
To put it more direct, if you do not have the money to cover your tuition and living expenses for a two (2) or three (3) year program, it is best to choose a program that is eight (8) months to one (1) year in tenure for a better chance of approval. However, you are able to apply for the program of your choice, regardless of the length of study once you can prove to the visa officer that you are financially able to support yourself while studying in Canada.
Basic Eligibility Requirements to Study in Canada
S T U D Y I N C A N A D A
- Be enrolled at a Designated Learning Institution(DLI)
- Prove proof that you have enough money to pay for your tuition fees and living expenses
- Be in good health
- Prove that you intend to leave Canada when your study permit expires.
STEP 2:
Gather the required documents
Stated below are a few of the documents that are required to apply for the study permit
Valid passport
Acceptance letter
Police record
Qualifications
Financies
Having sufficient funds available to pay for your tuition and living expenses is the most crucial factor in a visa officer’s decision when granting a Canadian Study Permit. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has advised that you show at least one (1) year worth of financing for your tuition and living expenses, which amounts to CAD $10,000 covering living expenses, plus your tuition fee that is stated in the acceptance letter. In the event that you are taking your entire family] along with you, it will be CAD $4000 for your first family member and CAD $3000 for each additional family member.
There are several ways of showing that you can cover your tuition and living expenses while in Canada, these guidelines include the following:
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Canada Study Permit: Personal savings
Studying in Canada can be very expensive depending on the program of study and its duration. You will need to show proof that you are able to cover your tuition and living expenses. Consider this, if you are unable to show proof of funding, how will you be able to
Canada Study Permit: Sponsorship
Most applicants who apply for a study permit seek financial assistance from a family member or a close relative to help offset their educational expenses. A sponsor can be anyone; however, it is best when your sponsor is an immediate family member such as your parents, spouse, or siblings. If
Canada Study Permit: Financing when taking your entire family to Canada
If you are planning on travelling with your entire family, which includes a total of three (3) persons, you will need to have sufficient funds to finance your tuition and living expenses. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has advised that you show at least one (1) year worth
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What if my family (spouse and children) wants to accompany and stay with me in Canada for the duration of my study?
Your family can definitely accompany and stay with you for the duration of your study. Book a consultation so we can advise you accordingly. We’ll discuss some of the following:
- Funds needed to stay in Canada as a family
- Required documents for each respective person accompanying you to Canada
- Recommendations
- and more.....
Book a consultation to speak with a specialist who can offer guidance as to how you can go about bringing your family to Canada while you study
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Sample Documents
Sponsorship letter
Click the download button to retrieve a sample sponsorship letter for anyone who will be paying for the person applying for the study permit tuition in Canada.
Sponsorship + accommodation letter
Click the download button to retrieve a sample sponsorship + accommodations letter for a Student who will be sponsored by someone in Canada and they will be staying with the sponsor for the duration of his/her studies.
Consent letter for minor accompanying parent who is on a study permit
Click the download button to retrieve a sample consent letter for a minor.
Letter from J.P.
Click the download button below to retrieve a sample letter for a Self-Employed person. It should only be used as a reference to guide the J.P. The letter will stand as a Job letter for a self-employed person
STEP 3:
Apply for the Canada Study Permit
You can apply for the Canada Study Permit by applying through us “Online” or “In-Office. Please see more details below:
Apply online
1. Gather the required documents
Gather the required documents, then scan and email the required documents stated above to expeditetravelservice@gmail.com
2. Complete our online form
Complete our online form using either your phone, laptop, desktop or tablet and click submit. This will send your information to us.
3. We complete your application
After we complete your visa application, we will send it to your email so that you can check it for error. If you found any mistake, we will make the necessary changes and have you recheck it.
After we complete your visa application, we will print it or send it to your email so that you can check it for error. If you found any mistake, we will make the necessary changes and have you recheck it. At Expedite Travel Services, we ensure that every applicant checks their application multiple times to ensure that there is no mistake when submitting it to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
Once you verify that your application is correctly filled out, we will pay the visa fee and submit your visa application to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada. After we submit your application and pay the visa fee, you will receive a confirmation email to do a biometric. A biometric allow visa officers to screen applicants for prior criminal convictions.
As soon as you received the email to get your biometric done, we will schedule an appointment for you. The biometric is done at the Canadian visa application Centre nearest to you. On the morning of your appointment, you should take your passport and the biometric letter that you received in your email. After you get your biometric done, you can log on to your account that was created on Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada to check your application status on a day to day basis, or we will check it for you and update you regularly.
When Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada finish processing your application, they will send you an email to let you know if your visa is approved or denied. If your visitor visa is approved, you will have to send your passport with DHL to the embassy.
Apply in-office
1. Gather the required documents
The required documents are stated above. Ensure you have all the necessary documents that apply to you when visiting our office
2. Bring the necessary information
Ensure you have all the information needed to complete your application before visiting the office. The information needed are stated below as follows:
Spouse’s full name, date of birth, address, and occupation. Spouse information is needed if you are married or in a common-law relationship.
Parents full name, marital status, date of birth, address, and occupation. Even if your parents are deceased, we will still need their name for the application process. If you don’t know anything about your parent, you can apply without their information as this will not reduce your chances of getting your visa approved.
Children full name, marital status, date of birth, address and occupation. Even If your children are deceased, we will still need their name for the application process.
Step-children full name, marital status, date of birth, address and occupation. Whether your stepchild/stepchildren are living with you or not, their information is still required. However, if you don’t know anything about your step child/children, you can apply without their information. This will not reduce your chance of getting your visa approved.
We will need the name of the last two (2) companies you worked for including the: address, job title, employment start date and end date. If you don’t remember all the information about your previous employment, you can apply without it. This will not reduce your chances of getting your visa approved.
3. Visit the office
When visiting the office bring the required documents and the necessary information to complete your application.
After we complete your visa application, we will print it so that you can check it for error. If you found any mistake, we will make the necessary changes and have you recheck it. At Expedite Travel Services, we ensure that every applicant checks their application multiple times to ensure that there is no mistake when submitting it to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
Once you verify that your application is correctly filled out, we will pay the visa fee and submit your visa application to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada. After we submit your application and pay the visa fee, you will receive a confirmation email to do a biometric. A biometric allow visa officers to screen applicants for prior criminal convictions.
As soon as you received the email to get your biometric done, we will schedule an appointment for you. The biometric is done at the Canadian visa application Centre nearest to you. On the morning of your appointment, you should take your passport and the biometric letter that you received in your email. After you get your biometric done, you can log on to your account that was created on Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada to check your application status on a day to day basis, or we will check it for you and update you regularly.
When Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada finish processing your application, they will send you an email to let you know if your visa is approved or denied. If your visitor visa is approved, you will have to send your passport with DHL to the embassy.
Reasons for denial
MOST COMMON REASONS FOR DENIAL
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Having sufficient funds available to pay for your tuition and living expenses is the most crucial factor in a visa officer’s decision when granting a Canada Study Permit, which is why The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) advised that you show at least one (1) year worth of financing for your tuition and living expenses. Most times, applicants don’t have the funds to cover their tuition and living expense, which, as a result, generally leads to their denial.
Before you decide to start your journey of studying in Canada, ensure that you know how much your tuition and living expenses will cost to have the funds available to pay for these expenses. A visa officer can immediately know without a doubt whether an applicant can pay for their tuition and living expenses based on the amount of money that is in their bank account or their sponsor bank account. If you do not have enough money to cover your tuition and living expenses, the visa officer will deny you due to insufficient funds to maintain yourself or any family member that will accompany you to Canada.
Though you will be working while studying in Canada, this should not be entirely relied upon to pay your tuition and living expenses, as you are only entitled to work 20 hours per week, and you might not get enough hours to work. The money that you earned from working in Canada can be used for necessities. This is why IRCC is adamant that you should have enough money to cover your tuition and living expenses.
When choosing a program, ensure that you dialogue with the school to help you select a program that aligns with your qualifications or work experiences. For example, if you have a degree or work experience in Mechanical Engineering and decide to pursue a nursing program, the visa officer might deny you because they do not see how the program that you have chosen will benefit you based on your qualification or work experience. As such, it is best to choose a program that aligns with your qualifications and or work experience, especially if you have been in the same job for a couple of years. You can choose any program of your choice once you are able to explain how the program will benefit you in the future.
Most applicants that apply for a study permit main intention is to apply for permanent residency at the end of their studies. However, you shouldn’t give the visa officer the impression that you do not plan to leave Canada at the end of your studies even though your sole intention is to apply for permanent residency. There is a process to apply for permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class, and If you are not eligible, you will have to leave Canada whenever your study permit expires. If the visa officer comes to the realization that you do not plan to leave Canada at the end of your stay, they will deny your study permit application.
There are several forms that must be properly completed, along with multiple supporting documents that you must submit to the Canadian Embassy to get your study permit approval. Many applicants have tried to complete their study permit application by themselves, making minor mistakes and failing to submit some of the required documents thus resulting in a large number of study permit denial. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) does not tolerate simple mistakes; once a form and/ or a document is missing, your application will not be placed on hold, nor will they send you an email for the missing copy. So, if you did not submit your police record along with your application, you are automatically denied. Ensure that you hire a professional immigration consultant if you do not fully understand the entire process and the necessary documents that are needed to be submission.
If the possibility lies that your family members in Canada might allow you to stay with them after your study permit expires, they might deny you. The reason for that is, though Canada wants people to become residents, they want you to reside in Canada legally. There is a process when applying for permanent residency under the Canadian Experience Class after your Canadian study permit expires. If you are not eligible, you will be required to leave Canada and return to your home country.
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Canada Study Permit: Which program should I study?
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Benefits of studying in Canada
You can work while you are studying in Canada Students studying in Canada can work up to 20-hours per week
Frequently asked questions
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Exposure to a more diverse environment and culture and the opportunity to work and become a resident of Canada. It’s a country with limitless opportunities.
Most persons who apply for the Canada Study Permit are granted it however the final decision is up to the Canadian Embassy.
You should have at least the tuition for 1 year of study + $10,000 CAD to show that you’re capable of taking care of yourself and pay your first year tuition.
Just ensure the acceptance letter from the school mentions that a co-op permit is required.
Yes you can be sponsored by someone (family/friend) or an organization. Please refer to the sponsorship page above for more information.
The first step is for you to apply to an approved school in Canada and gain acceptance. Once you’ve gain acceptance then you can reach out to us so we can advise you accordingly
We will discuss the first 3 steps but when you’re granted the study permit and within Canada you’ll be more exposed to the entire process through your school
- Apply for the Post-Graduate Work Permit
- Gain one year of Canadian Work Experience
- Pass an approved language test
- and more….
Yes you can still apply. However you’ll have to provide additional documentation. Here are the documents needed to submit with your application:
Original police certificate from any country that you have been convicted. If you were convicted in the USA, you need to request a FBI Clearance Certificate.
You must also provide an original police certificate from any country you have lived
in longer than 6 months in the previous 10 years.- A personal letter explaining what lead to your criminal charge/conviction. You the person applying can write this letter or you can request our services to get it done.
- If you were convicted in the USA, request a Court judgement regarding the criminal charge/conviction.
Yes you can still apply. However you’ll have to provide additional documentation. Here are the documents needed to submit with your application:
Original police certificate from any country that you have been convicted. If you were convicted in the USA, you need to request a FBI Clearance Certificate.
You must also provide an original police certificate from any country you have lived
in longer than 6 months in the previous 10 years.- A personal letter explaining what lead to your criminal charge/conviction. You the person applying can write this letter or you can request our services to get it done.
- If you were convicted in the USA, request a Court judgement regarding the criminal charge/conviction.
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Helpful Articles
These articles below will help guide and inform you on matters regarding the Study Permit for Canada
Reasons why applicants are denied a study permit
Failure to demonstrate that you can pay your tuition and living expenses Having sufficient funds available to pay for your tuition and living expenses is
Canada Study Permit: Which program should I study?
Program of study To qualify for a Canadian study permit you must choose the right program to study. Choosing the right program to study in
Benefits of studying in Canada
You can work while you are studying in Canada Students studying in Canada can work up to 20-hours per week during regular school sessions and
Canada Study Permit: Financing when taking your entire family to Canada
If you are planning on travelling with your entire family, which includes a total of three (3) persons, you will need to have sufficient funds
Canada Study Permit: Sponsorship
Most applicants who apply for a study permit seek financial assistance from a family member or a close relative to help offset their educational expenses.
Canada Study Permit: Personal savings
Studying in Canada can be very expensive depending on the program of study and its duration. You will need to show proof that you are
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