Visa?
Study in Canada for Indian students, becomes challenging when they have to gain a Canadian study permit. However, with the launch of the Student Direct Stream (SDS) by the Canadian High Commission, New Delhi, students applying to Canada have received a boon.
Under this SDS proposal, the student has the advantage that if they apply to these colleges who are under the Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC) members then the student visa will be processed faster with a lot more of positive response from the CHC. To qualify for a Study Permit Application under SDS the student should hold an unconditional offer letter from one of the universities / colleges that are included under this scheme.
Students must also meet the requirements of the Canadian Immigration Act and Regulations. The study permit is a document issued, that allows foreign nationals to study at designated learning institutions (DLI) in Canada.
The Canadian High Commission provides all visa applicants an efficient, transparent, and standardized application process which simplifies application submission and fee payment in India.
A Visa Interview is not mandatory for Study Permit applications, but if required the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada may ask you to attend an interview at the Visa Office – Delhi / Bangalore / Chandigarh. Once the Visa Office has assessed your application, they will make a decision and affix a visa counterfoil in your passport or otherwise issue you with a letter explaining why a visa could not be granted for you to study in Canada.
Where to Apply:
You may deposit your application at the Canada Visa Application Centre (CVAC), India operated by VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd. Once you deposit your application at the Visa Application Centre, the VAC staff will perform a complete check, based on IRCC requirements and will then submit your application on your behalf on the following business day.
Applications may also be submitted to Canadian Immigration and Citizenship by using online application system of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)'s website at www.cic.gc.ca
Visa Process:
Step 1 - To obtain an Unconditional acceptance letter from the University/ College.
Step 2 - Paying the tuition fee for 1st year as requested by the University / College.
Step 3 - Demonstrating the proof for purchase of Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) from a participating Canadian financial institution to cover the living expenses for the first year in Canada.
Step 4 - Complete the medical examination before submitting the study permit application by visiting one of the panel physicians in India.
Step 5 - Submission of the visa application forms along with the relevant documentation.
Step 6 - Collecting the passport from the nearest Canada Visa Application Centre after the application gets processed and receive a notification to get the passport collected.