What is the application process for a Canadian student visa and what materials are required?

If you want to study in Canada, you must first obtain a Canadian study permit and apply for a Canadian study permit in writing online. It is recommended to go to the Canadian Citizenship and Immigration website to obtain it. Of course, there is also a written application method, but the efficiency will be slower. And if you apply online, you also need a credit card. For more details, please read on.

1. Prepare materials

Fill in the form

"Temporary Resident Visit Visa Application Review Form" (IMM5257)

Each applicant An application form is required for each accompanying child. Accompanying children aged 18 and above must complete and sign their own application forms.

"Family Information Form" (IMM5645)

The applicant and each accompanying family member who is 18 years old or above must fill it out completely (please fill it out in Chinese, English or Chinese and French).

"Temporary Resident Visit Visa Checklist"

2. Other materials

1. Photos (indicate the person's name and date of birth after each photo) ):

*Two identical photos taken within the past 6 months, either black and white or color.

*The photo must be clear and well-defined, with a pure white or light-colored background;

*No modifications can be made to the digital photo;

*The face must be straight In front of the camera, keep a normal expression, do not frown or smile, and keep your mouth closed;

*You can wear tinted prescription glasses, as long as the applicant's eyes are clearly visible and the frames do not block any part of the eyes;

*Sunglasses are not allowed;

*Wigs or other accessories can be worn, as long as they do not affect the applicant’s original appearance;

*As long as the facial features If all is possible, the applicant may wear a hat or wrap the head for religious reasons.

2. Passport:

A valid passport of the applicant and each accompanying family member. Each passport must contain at least one full blank page except the last page, and the passport must be valid for at least six months before travel.

3. Copy of ID card:

Copy of the applicant’s Chinese ID card (front and back)

4. "Education and Employment Details Form" ( Download from the official website):

The applicant and each accompanying family member who is 18 years old or above must fill it out completely. Please fill it out in Chinese, English or Chinese and French

5. Employment certificate:< /p>

Incumbent employees: Original leave approval letter on company letterhead signed by employer and containing the following information: applicant’s name, position, salary and date of employment; and employer’s full name in Chinese and address, as well as telephone and fax numbers.

Current students: If the applicant is a student and is traveling during non-school holidays, an original letter from the school confirming his/her enrollment and good performance, and approving his/her absence from school.

Retirees: There is no need to provide information about the unit where they work, but they need to provide the original and copy of their retirement certificate and proof of pension.

6. Proof of funds or deposits:

Reference for financial proof:

a.. Original bank statements for the past 6 months (balance of more than 50,000, bank statement Stamped);

b. Copies of real estate certificates, car certificates and other fixed asset certificates 7. Detailed travel itinerary

7. Detailed travel itinerary

8. Proof of all past travel (including expired passports containing travel records)

9. "Agent Information Form": If there is a third party to help you prepare this application.

*Unless otherwise specified, all forms must be filled out in English or French, and all Chinese materials must be accompanied by English or French translations (you can translate by yourself or by a translation company).

3. Payment (can be paid on your behalf)

The process of applying for a Canadian student visa is as follows:

1. You must first get a Canadian standardized admission notice Book. Students studying in Quebec must also obtain an admissions certificate issued by the Quebec government, namely CAQ. You must have an offer before applying for a study permit. You can apply for a visa by printing the form.

2. After receiving the admission notice from a Canadian university, the next step is to apply for a Canadian student visa, whether it is from the CIC website, contacting the local visa office, or submitting the application to the local Canadian embassy or consulate. of.

3. If you want to know what application materials you need to provide, you need to answer some questions about yourself on the CIC website. These questions will determine whether you are eligible to apply for a Canadian student permit online and what documents you need to provide.

4. If you are eligible to apply online, you will receive a personal checklist code valid for 60 days. This code is what you need to provide when applying online. You can print the file containing the code for future reference. This page will also include application guidelines, estimated tuition amounts, a checklist of documents you need to submit, and an introduction to what you need to do next.

5. When you are ready to apply, you will need to create a MyCIC account where you will enter your personal listing code.

You will then receive your personal document list and you need to upload and send your documents to CIC. You'll need a printer or scanner to do this.

6. Once you have prepared your documents and application form and paid the fees, you can submit your application to CIC.

4. Submit materials

1. Submit at the visa center (no appointment required, flexible submission method, can be submitted on behalf of others, 24-hour online inquiry is supported, but a certain fee is required).

Counter submission: Read the privacy policy and sign the service consent form -> Pay the fee -> Visa center staff review the documents and seal them -> Review -> Apply for a passport and some documents and send them back to the applicant or the applicant by express Go to the visa center to collect your passport and return documents.

Submit by mail: read the privacy policy and sign the service agreement -> pay the visa fee and visa center service fee by remittance -> mail the application package to the visa center

->review ->The passport and some documents are sent back to the applicant by express delivery.

5. Receive a visa

How long does it take to get a Canadian study visa?

Generally speaking, the processing time of the Canadian ordinary visa will be longer if the materials are fully prepared. It is 1-3 months. During the application process, some applicants with relatively good information can obtain a visa within 1-2 months.

Canadian SPP or SDS visa: The review speed will be much faster, and the visa can usually be obtained in about 3-4 weeks. What’s the next step after getting a student visa?

If your Canadian student visa application is approved, you will receive a letter of introduction from the Port of Entry (POE). These materials are required for students from countries with an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) and/or temporary residence visa. The eTA will be linked to your passport. Your passport is important when you apply for a study permit. It is valid for 5 years, or until your passport expires.

Submit these materials to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), along with your passport, proof of your finances, and your admission letter (and other documents you are asked to submit), and CBSA will issue you A Canadian study permit allows you to enter Canada.

Which one should apply for a large visa or a small visa to study in Canada first?

As a prospective international student, when applying to study in Canada for the first time, the Canadian Embassy and Consulate in China will issue it to the applicant. The visa is a "mini-visa", which is allowed to enter Canada for the purpose of study.

Lisichen Study Abroad 360 introduced that after prospective international students arrive in Canada by plane and enter customs, they need to enter the immigration office at the airport to apply for a "big visa". The immigration office will apply for a "big visa" based on the information in the computer system. If a "big visa" is issued, 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 now 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. Canada's Student Direct Stream

Canada recently launched the Student Direct Stream, which allows students from China, India, the Philippines or Vietnam to apply to obtain a study permit faster. The requirements are similar to a regular study permit, although there are stricter language requirements - you need to have an IELTS score of at least 6, or a 7 on the Canadian French Language Proficiency Test, or graduate from a Canadian high school. If you do not meet the requirements for the Direct Student Application but do meet their regular study permit, your application will only be for a regular study permit and will not be processed faster.

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