Introduction to Canadian study visa small visa and large visa

Canada has a superior climate and beautiful scenery, making it a desirable destination for international students from all over the world. So what are the small and large visas? Here I have compiled an introduction to the small and large Canadian study visas. Welcome to read.

1. Detailed introduction

When a prospective international student applies to study in Canada for the first time, the visa issued to the applicant by the Canadian Embassy and Consulate in China is a "small visa" ", is allowed to enter Canada for the purpose of study. After arriving in Canada by flight and entering customs, prospective international students need to enter the immigration office at the airport to apply for a "big visa". The immigration office will issue it based on the information in the computer system." After obtaining the "big visa", you will obtain a legal and valid study status, and you will be a real "international student" at this time. From then on, if you need to go back to China for vacation or to visit relatives, you will need to hold a legal and valid "small visa" when you return to Canada.

The necessary condition for applying for a new "small visa" again is to have a legal and valid "small visa". The place for applying for a "small visa" is usually an embassy or consulate outside Canada. However, immigration offices in Canada can also handle it, but the processing time is longer. It is recommended that students use the holidays to return to China to handle the application.

To apply for renewal of the "big visa" again, students need to stay in Canada for the purpose of studying in the future, and they need to provide sufficient documentary evidence, such as: proof of enrollment and proof of funds. Applying for a "big visa" needs to be completed in Canada, and you need to apply for a new "big visa" before the valid "big visa" you hold expires. The processing period is usually 30-45 days. Currently, you can also apply for renewal of the "Grand Visa" at the Canadian Embassy or Consulate in China, but students are recommended to complete the renewal of the "Grand Visa" in Canada.

The reason is very simple. The relationship and processing sequence of the "big signature" and "small signature" we mentioned earlier. The "big signature" is about to expire, and usually the "small signature" is also about to expire. Therefore, if you choose to apply for the renewal of the "large visa" at the Canadian Embassy or Consulate in China, you still need to apply for the "small visa" at the same place. The required processing period is too long and it is easy to delay the time plan to return to Canada.

2. The "Grand Visa" has expired, can I still apply for renewal?

Within 90 days after the "Grand Visa" expires, you can still apply for renewal of the "Grand Visa" in Canada ". However, if it exceeds 90 days, you will not be able to apply for a new "big visa" in Canada. You will need to leave Canada and reapply for a "student visa" at the Canadian Embassy or Consulate in China.

3. Can I return to Canada before the "large visa" and "small visa" are about to expire?

Can I return to Canada? However, students will be questioned or reminded by customs that their visa is about to expire. It is necessary to fully prove that you are a registered student in a regular legal school and will continue to study. Be aware and be prepared to apply for renewal of your "big signature" immediately.

4. The "big visa" has expired, but the "small visa" has not expired. Can I enter the country as a student?

No. Usually, the validity period of the "small visa" is based on the validity period of the "large visa". It is not ruled out that the validity period of someone applying for a "small visa" exceeds that of a "large visa." However, if the "large visa" expires, the legal and valid status of a "student" will be lost, so entry with a "small visa" will be "intercepted."

5. If the small visa has expired, is it legal to study in Canada if the "big visa" has not expired?

Legal. A "large visa" is a legal permission to stay in Canada to study, and a "small visa" is allowed to enter and exit Canada. Therefore, after the "mini-visa" expires, the only thing that will be affected is the entry and exit of Canada.