Study in Canada Overview
Canada is a popular destination for thousands of international students. The most popular provinces to study in Canada especially for international students are British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec, as these are home to many of the top universities. International students in Canada enjoy the same freedom and social benefits as those offered to Canadian citizens. Canada has a hassle-free visa application process, possibility of paid internships and umpteen on-campus as well as off-campus job opportunities. Students can get a post study work visa up to 3 years and can apply for permanent residence if required.
Apart from Academic documents, IELTS Score, Application form, to get a student visa, students have to prove that they have enough finances to pay for living expenses, education costs and traveling expenses.
Students have to pay 1st Semester fee in advance to the Canadian college. For living expenses the candidate has to show living expenses through GIC (Guaranteed Investment Certificate) from Scotia Bank in advance into a specially designated bank account in student’s name which will periodically release funds for when the student is in Canada.
Processing time for Canadian student visa is about 1-2 weeks’ time.
Under the new SPP route visa success rate is very high with little documentation.
After completing 1 year of open work permit, candidates are eligible to apply for permanent residency for Canada under various immigration programs.
