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All
overseas students are required to obtain a Student
Authorization and Visa before going to Canada
for studies. Students must also meet the requirements
of the Canadian Immigration Act and Regulations.
Under normal circumstances, allow at least two
months for your visa to be processed.
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Visa
and Student Authorization Procedure:
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| Submit
the completed application kit to the immigration
section of the Canadian High commission. Please
note that all the documents submitted, must be
either original or photocopies notarized and witnessed
by a notary public or a magistrate or the Canadian
Immigration Officer, and be accompanied by a duplicate
copy. |
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Documents
required :
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Completed
Student Application form. |
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Completed
Supplementary Questionnaire for students
and postdoctoral researchers. |
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Official
letter of acceptance from Canadian university,
college or Technical Institute. |
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Certificate
of Acceptance from the province of Quebec
(Only if you plan to study in province of
Quebec) |
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TOEFL
scores if applicable |
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Passport,
valid for at least one year from the planned
date of entry to Canada, plus valid passports
of any accompanying dependants. |
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Bank
Draft for the applicable visa processing
fees. |
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Proof
of Funds
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applicant must demonstrate that they have sufficient
financial resources available to them to pay tuition
fees, maintain him/herself and dependants who
go to Canada, and to pay return transportation
costs without engaging in employment in Canada.
For example, students without accompanying dependants
must demonstrate that they have at least $10,000
Cdn plus the cost of tuition for a twelve-month
period, plus the cost of transportation to and
fro from Canada. Canadian $10,000 is the base
amount considered adequate to cover all costs,
other than tuition, for one person for a twelve-month
period. Some educational institutions require
that more funds be available; if the local cost
of living is higher than average, more money may
also be required. |
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the Completed application forms along with the
documents are submitted; |
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INTERVIEW
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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.
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MEDICAL
EXAMINATION
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Canadian high commission will issue medical instructions.
Students and accompanying dependants must pass
a medical examination. |
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the student and accompanying dependants are found
to be in good health and there are no other concerns
with the application, the Visa and Student Authorization
will be issued. |
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Further Information on Counseling and general
information on studying in Canada and or for information
about student visa, contact : Educare Overseas
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