Visa

You will need to have a valid passport and a visa in order to enter Canada. Since it can take several months to obtain a passport and all the documentation, start the process as soon as you can.Here you will find information regarding Visa requirements and procedures.
•           Student Visa
•           Visa Procedure
•           Immigration Requirements

Students Visa
The visa is a document that grants you permission to enter a country for a specified time frame for a specific reason. An applicant must convince the visa officer that he/she has "a permanent residence in India which he/she has no intention of abandoning." Each case is different, and what might serve as compelling evidence in one case may not work in another. Examples of circumstances, which applicants have presented as proof of return, include: a good job, significant property or financial holdings, family, school enrollment, a good social standing. That is fine, but one should not be surprised or angry if the officers are unable to review all the documents that are carried. Because officers are often pressed for time, they may not be able to look at many or even any documents. Also, officers are aware that documents may be counterfeited or altered, so they may be wary of accepting them. Therefore, one should also be prepared to explain (quickly) one's situation orally or to answer any questions by the interviewing officer.

Visa Procedure
International students are required to obtain a Study Permit for Canada. Allow at least two months for your visa to be processed.

VISA PROCEDURE
Submit the completed application kit to the immigration section of the Canadian High commission, New Delhi. Kindly submit only notarized photocopies of all documents.

DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH THE STUDY PERMIT APPLICATION:

•Study Permit Application form.
•Personal Information Form for students and postdoctoral researchers.
•Letter of acceptance from Canadian University, College or Technical Institute.
•Certificate of Acceptance from the province of Quebec (Only if you plan to study in Quebec)
•TOEFL / IELTS score, if applicable
•Passport, valid for at least one year, from the proposed date of entry into Canada.
•Visa fee to be payable by Bank draft
•Copies of Academic Mark sheets and Certificates
•Work Experience Certificates, if applicable.
•Proof of payment of fees, if applicable
•Proof of Funds - Applicants must demonstrate that they have sufficient liquid assets to pay the tuition fees, living expenses and travelling cost without engaging in employment in Canada. Students must demonstrate that they have at least Cdn$10,000 plus the cost of tuition for a twelve-month period, plus the cost of travelling to and fro from Canada. Even Bank Loans are accepted.
•Letter from the sponsor
•Income Tax Papers of the sponsor

INTERVIEW
The student may be called for an Interview, if required. If this is the case, you will be advised the time and place for the interview.

MEDICAL EXAMINATION
The Canadian High Commission - New Delhi will issue medical instructions. Students must pass a medical examination from a Panel Doctor only.
If the student is found to be in good health and there are no other concerns with the application, the Visa and Student Authorization will be issued.

DOWNLOADS
To download Study Permit Application Kit, kindly visit:
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/new-delhi/pdf/2004_6_Student_Kit_E.pdf

To download Application Form, kindly visit: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM1294B.PDF

To download Personal Information Form, kindly visit:
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/new-delhi/2003_6_Delhi_Personal_Information_Form_E.pdf

Immigration Requirement
To study at a Canadian university, you will need a study permit. You may also need a visitor visa, which will be issued to you at the same time as your study permit. We can assist you to obtain the study permit. It is best to apply early, as processing of a study permit usually takes one or two months. There is a processing charge of $125 Cdn (approximately $80 US) for one person. If you plan to study in the province of Quebec you must pay another $100 Cdn for a Certificate d'acceptation du Québec. There is no fee for a visa when it is issued with a study permit. Note: You must be sure to arrive in Canada with a valid study permit (and visitor visa, if required).