Canada is ranked among the top destinations for international students due to its high-quality education system, safe environment, multicultural society, and excellent post-study immigration opportunities. Canada offers affordable tuition compared to the US and UK, work rights for students, and multiple permanent residency (PR) pathways. Over 600,000 international students choose Canada every year for programs in engineering, IT, business, medical sciences, and more.
English
French (primarily in Quebec)
Study Permit (SDS/Non-SDS)
Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa)
Work Permit (Post-Graduation Work Permit, Co-op Work Permit)
Permanent Residency Pathways (Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs)
Family Sponsorship Visas
International students must apply for a study permit if their program exceeds 6 months. A study permit is only valid with a Designated Learning Institution (DLI). Students are permitted to work part-time (20 hrs/week during studies, full-time during breaks). After graduation, students may qualify for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), which can lead to permanent residency through Express Entry or Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).
Choose a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) and apply for admission.
Receive a Letter of Acceptance (LOA).
Pay tuition deposit and, for SDS applicants, open a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) account.
Gather documents: financial proof, IELTS/TOEFL scores, medicals, biometrics.
Create an IRCC online account and submit the study permit application.
Attend biometrics and medical exam as instructed.
Wait for visa approval (average 20 days for SDS, 8–12 weeks for non-SDS).
Prepare for travel: arrange accommodation, book flights, buy health insurance.
Valid passport (must cover the duration of your study).
Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from a DLI.
Proof of tuition fee payment.
Guaranteed Investment Certificate (CAD 10,000 minimum for SDS).
Bank statements for financial stability (non-SDS).
Language test results (IELTS Academic/TOEFL/PTE).
Medical exam report from a panel physician.
Biometrics receipt.
Statement of Purpose (SOP) explaining study plan.
Passport-sized photographs as per specifications.
Students must: • Maintain full-time enrollment in a DLI. • Abide by work hour restrictions. • Renew study permit before expiry. • Report any change in institution to IRCC. • Leave Canada if permit expires (unless extended). Breaches (e.g., overstaying, working illegally) can result in deportation or bans.
Submitting incomplete or inconsistent documents (e.g., missing tuition receipts, GIC proofs).
Weak or generic Statement of Purpose (SOP) not explaining genuine intent to study.
Applying without meeting IELTS/TOEFL minimum scores for SDS.
Not showing sufficient funds in bank statements or incorrect GIC deposits.
Delays in biometrics and medical exams, leading to rejection.
Working more than allowed hours during studies, risking visa cancellation.
Step-by-step guidance for SDS and Non-SDS filing with complete document checklists.
Customized SOP drafting and editing to highlight genuine study intent.
Financial planning support — GIC setup, tuition fee payment proof, and bank statements.
Biometrics and medical exam scheduling with reminders.
Compliance guidance on part-time work limits and IRCC regulations.
Mock interviews for embassy visa questions.
Under SDS, most applications are processed within 20 calendar days. Non-SDS applications take 8–12 weeks depending on the country.
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IRCC
GIC
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Immigration
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Work Permit
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