Visa Procedure for Canada Education

Visa Procedure: All international students are required not only to obtain a Student Authorization and Visa before going to Canada for studies but also meet the requirements of the Canadian Immigration Act and Regulations. Applying for the Visa To apply for a student visa a candidate needs to present the following documents: 1.Completed Student Application form. 2. Completed Supplementary Questionnaire for students and postdoctoral researchers. 3. Official letter of acceptance from Canadian university, college or Technical Institute. 4. Certificate of Acceptance from the province of Quebec (Only if you plan to study in province of Quebec) 5. IELTS scores 6. Passport, valid for at least one year from the planned date of entry to Canada, plus valid passports of any accompanying dependants. 7. Bank Draft for the applicable visa processing fees. 8. Proof of Funds - Every applicant is required to demonstrate that they have sufficient financial resources available to them to pay tuition fees, maintain him/her and dependants who go to Canada, and to pay return transportation costs without engaging in employment in Canada. In general, a student without an accompanying dependent may be required to demonstrate that he/she has at least Canadian $ 10, 000 plus the cost of tuition. However, this basic amount of $ 10, 000 depends upon the local cost of living. If the cost of living in the area the student is going to is high, then he/she may be required to show more funds. The complete application kit should be submitted to the immigration section of the Canadian High commission. 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 must be accompanied by a duplicate copy. Interview An applicant may be required to present himself / herself for an interview with a Canadian Visa Officer. In this case the applicant will be apprised of the time and place for the interview in writing. Medical Examination Each applicant and his accompanying dependent are required to undergo a medical test upon issuance of medical instructions from the Canadian High Commission. If the student and accompanying dependants are found to be in good health and if there are no other concerns with the application, the Visa and Student Authorization will be issued.

Studying and Living in Canada – For all that Canada has to offer, the cost of living in Canada is comparatively low, lower than in many developed countries. Cost of living in Canada:  The cost of living in Canada is moderate, compared with other countries. Some prices of typical goods and services are as follows: One month's lodging, one-bedroom apartment: $400 Bus fare, one way: $1.50 Local telephone call: $0.25 Modest restaurant meal: lunch $7/dinner $14 Movie: $7 Canadian winters are chilly, an adequate warm clothing budget is essential. Budget around $250 - $350 US for proper winter wardrobe. You will need approximately $11,000 Canadian dollars to cover your expenses for an academic year. This is inclusive of your tuition and living expenses but exclusive of your air-fare. Please remember that this figure is an average only. Actual expenses may vary depending on the region of the country you live in, the tuition fees at the university you attend and your field of specialization.  Employment opportunities Employment opportunities for international students are limited. You should not plan on earning substantial money from a part-time job to help pay for your studies. On campus: Though international students are allowed to work on the campus of any publicly-funded, degree granting institution, these jobs are often difficult to obtain and do not provide sufficient funds to sustain education costs. Practical Training: In addition, there may be opportunities for practical training which entail a period of authorized employment, designed to allow foreign students to have professional work experience related to their field of study. Accommodation Each institute has its own policy for housing and may offer a range of options for single and married students. Most common types of accommodations are: School-Provided Home stays: A home stay usually consists of a Canadian family hosting a student in their home while the student attends classes in Canada. This includes meals as well as a private, furnished room. (Cost: CDN $ 400 - $ 800 per month) School-Provided Residence/Dormitory: Many schools have accommodation conveniently located on or near their campuses. There is usually an option of either shared or private room or dormitories. (Cost: CDN $ 3000 - $ 7500 per year)Off Campus Housing: Usually many students share or rent apartments to save costs. Listings of available apartments or homes are published weekly in local newspapers. Rents vary greatly according to the location and time of year. (Cost: CDN $ 250 - $ 700 per month) Studying and Living in Canada – For all that Canada has to offer, the cost of living in Canada is comparatively low, lower than in many developed countries. Cost of living in Canada:  The cost of living in Canada is moderate, compared with other countries. Some prices of typical goods and services are as follows: One month's lodging, one-bedroom apartment: $400 Bus fare, one way: $1.50 Local telephone call: $0.25 Modest restaurant meal: lunch $7/dinner $14 Movie: $7 Canadian winters are chilly, an adequate warm clothing budget is essential. Budget around $250 - $350 US for proper winter wardrobe. You will need approximately $11,000 Canadian dollars to cover your expenses for an academic year. This is inclusive of your tuition and living expenses but exclusive of your air-fare. Please remember that this figure is an average only. Actual expenses may vary depending on the region of the country you live in, the tuition fees at the university you attend and your field of specialization.  Employment opportunities Employment opportunities for international students are limited. You should not plan on earning substantial money from a part-time job to help pay for your studies. On campus: Though international students are allowed to work on the campus of any publicly-funded, degree granting institution, these jobs are often difficult to obtain and do not provide sufficient funds to sustain education costs. Practical Training: In addition, there may be opportunities for practical training which entail a period of authorized employment, designed to allow foreign students to have professional work experience related to their field of study. Accommodation Each institute has its own policy for housing and may offer a range of options for single and married students. Most common types of accommodations are: School-Provided Home stays: A home stay usually consists of a Canadian family hosting a student in their home while the student attends classes in Canada. This includes meals as well as a private, furnished room. (Cost: CDN $ 400 - $ 800 per month) School-Provided Residence/Dormitory: Many schools have accommodation conveniently located on or near their campuses. There is usually an option of either shared or private room or dormitories. (Cost: CDN $ 3000 - $ 7500 per year)Off Campus Housing: Usually many students share or rent apartments to save costs. Listings of available apartments or homes are published weekly in local newspapers. Rents vary greatly according to the location and time of year. (Cost: CDN $ 250 - $ 700 per month) Health Insurance  This is another very important criterion to take care of while doing financial planning. Most Canadian Institutes require that all students including international students be covered by an insurance policy that will protect them against medical, hospital bills if they get sick or are injured while studying at the college, as health care is very expensive. Some provinces like Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan cover international students under their provincial health care plans. Students studying in other provinces must arrange for private medical coverage through private insurance companies, which approximately costs about CDN $ 35 per month. Cultural events  Another advantage that Canadians enjoy is a large immigrant population (in fact, everyone in Canada, except aboriginal Canadians is an immigrant or descended from immigrants). Besides the mixture of British, American and French cultures, Canada has large Chinese, East Indian, Korean, Italian, African and Middle Eastern populations. Canadians of all kinds gather to help celebrate and take part in events that highlight Canada’s multicultural society. Participation in these events can be a nice opportunity to socialize with the local population. Commuting and Public Transit One can drive, carpool or bike, walk or take public transportation. Generally, public transit is run by the municipality, city, or town. In larger cities with a lot of commuters, there may also be provincially-run transit such as the GO trains and buses in the Toronto area. In most towns and cities, public transit means buses. Some cities also operate ferries, streetcars, and/or a metro, subway (underground) or elevated train system.

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