Canada – Applying for Visa

In order to pursue your studies in Canada, you need to obtain a Canadian student visa. Getting a Canadian student visa may be a complicated matter and it makes sense to use the services of an experienced agency. We at Asppen Overseas have over 6 years of experience in handling such visa application and have an enviable visa success rate.

This application includes the following items:

  • Document checklist [IMM 5483](PDF, 135KB)

  • Application for a study Permit made outside of Canada [IMM 1294](PDF, 342 KB)

  • Family Information [IMM 5645] (PDF, 59 KB)

  • Schedule 1 –Application for Temporary Resident Visa [IMM 5257 – Schedule 1] (PDF, 51KB)

  • Statutory declaration of Common-Law Union [IMM 5409] (PDF, 97 KB)

  • Custodian Declaration [IMM 5646] (PDF, 1 MB)

  • Visa application photograph specifications

  • Use of Representative [IMM 5476](PDF, 55KB)

  • Instruction Guide [IMM 5269]

EMBASSY REQUIREMENTS

Completed Application i.e.

  1. IMM -1294

  2. Study permit Questionnaires

  3. Personal information Form

  4. Consent form

  5. Representative form

  • Acceptance Letter from Canadian university, college or Technical Institute.

  • SOP (statement of purpose)

  • Certificate of Acceptance from the province of Quebec (only if you plan to study in province of Quebec)

  • IELTS /TOFEL score if applicable

  • Passport, valid for at least one year from the planned date to entry to Canada, plus valid passports of any accompanying dependents.

  • Bank draft on the name of Canadian High Commission for the applicable visa processing fees or can be paid in INR.

  • Academic certificates onward secondary.

  • Work Experience reference letter (if applicable).

  • Affidavit of support from each sponsor who is supporting student financial.

  • Photographs of each applicant according to specification

IN CASE OF ACCOMPANYING DEPENDENT

  • Marriage certificate.

  • Marriage photographs

  • Application processing fees for each dependent

  • Birth certificates of each child.

  • Valid passport for each.

(All documents should be in notarized photocopies)

 

FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS

  • Education loan sanction letter from bank.

  • GIC (Guaranteed Investment Certificate)

  • Bank Savings/Fixed deposits/Over draft limit.

  • Form 16 for salaried employed or Income tax returns

  • Bank records showing transactions history from 6 months ago.

(Canadian High Commission processes Applications within 1 month)

 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

INTERVIEW-An interview with a Canadian Visa officer may be required. If this is the case, you will be advised in writing of the time and place for the interview.

MEDICAL EXAMINATION: -The Canadian high commission will issue medical instructions. Students and accompanying dependents must pass a medical examination.

If the student and accompanying dependents are found to be in good health and there are no other concerns with the application, the visa and student authorization will be issued.

OSHC-Student studying in Canada requires overseas student health cover (OSHC) for each applicant. This health cover is a part of the first semester fees.

LIVING EXPENSES: (anywhere outside Quebec)

  1. Living expense for students –CAD $ 10000/year

  2. Living expense for accompanying dependent –CAD$ 4000/year.

  3. Living expense for accompanying dependent (Child) –CAD$ 3000/year for each child.

LIVING EXPENSE (inside Quebec Province)

  1. Living expense for students –CAD $ 11000/year

  2. Living expense for accompanying dependent –CAD$ 5100/year.

  3. Living expense for accompanying dependent (Child) –CAD$ 3800/year for each child.]

 

PROOF OF FUNDS TO COVER LIVING EXPENSES AND TUTION FEES WHILE IN CANADA

MODE OF FUND

  • Term deposits/Fixed Deposits (Minimum Balance in last 6 months)

  • Loans education loan/demand loan/personal loan (if two education loans are taken from two different banks NOC required from both the banks).

  • Public provident fund –must be 5 years old at the time of visa application.

 

POST-OFFICE DEPOSIT: –

  1. MIS at least 1year old at time of visa application.

  2. Rd at least 3 year old at time of visa application.

  3. Time deposits for 1 year must be 6 months old and they’re on for 2 or more years must be one year old.

  4. Senior citizen saving scheme should be 1 year old.

  • Line of credit –disbursement letter of statement must be provided.

  • Third party sponsorship from blood relatives or relatives defined as per list.

ACCEPTABLE FINANCIAL INSTITUTES

In India Acceptable Financial Institutions for student visa assessment purposes are:

Scheduled Public Sector Banks

  • State Bank of India

  • State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur

  • State Bank of Hyderabad

  • State Bank of Mysore

  • State Bank of Patiala

  • Allahabad Bank

  • Andhra Bank

  • Bank of Baroda

  • Bank of Maharashtra

  • Indian Bank

  • Punjab National Bank

  • Syndicate Bank

  • Vijaya Bank

  • Jammu and Kashmir Bank

  • Canara Bank

  • Central Bank of India

  • Corporation Bank

  • State Bank of Indore

  • Dena Bank

  • State Bank of Saurashtra

  • State Bank of Travancore

  • Indian overseas Bank

  • Bank of India

  • Oriental Bank of Commerce

  • Punjab and Sind Bank

  • Union Bank

  • South Indian Bank

SCHEDULED PRIVATE SECTOR BANK

  • Vijaya Bank Ltd

  • Axis Bank Ltd

  • Indusind Bank

  • HDFC Bank Ltd

  • Centurion Bank Ltd

  • IDBI Bank Ltd

  • ICCI Banking Corporation Bank Ltd

  • Kotak Mahindra Bank

  • Scheduled Foreign Bank

  • ABN Amro Bank Ltd

  • Standard Chartered Bank Corporation

  • BNP Paribas

  • Nova Scotia Bank