Complete Canada Student Visa Guide

Canada is the world’s favourite destination for students because of Its reputed universities, Cutting edge Curriculum, Sprawling Campuses and strong infrastructure, that hold the attention of students across the world to pursue courses in every discipline. Kansas Overseas Careers helps the students to increase their chances to study in Canada. We help the student to apply for the right course in the right college. So, it will become a launchpad for their international career.

Reasons to study in Canada

Canada attracts a large flock across the world. Canada has become a global hub for study. With world-class education as their priority, there are various opportunities. Hence, it is very crucial for your career to study in such a globally recognized university. Here are some very practical benefits students get from studying in Canada.

• Affordable Education
• Students have Innovative and Abundant Research Opportunities.
• Immigration after completion of degree is possible.
• Exciting Campus Lifestyle.
• Healthy and Safe Communities.
• International students can often work while they study.
• Good international internship opportunities.

Research is a very important skill needed for graduate students to get Scholarships.

Here is the eligibility Criteria of getting selected:

• The student should be graduated with minimum 50% from university recognized by UGC or AICTE.
• The graduation degree should be completed in time required for that degree. For example: B.Sc. is 3-year-degree so it should be completed in 3 years without any year back.
• The student should not have more than 10 backlogs in his/her graduation period.

Here’s what you will need to be eligible for Post Graduation work Permit and stay back in Canada after completion of course.

• Student must pursue a course for minimum 8 months to stay back in Canada.
• The the students are not allowed to stay back and apply for Post Graduation work permit for courses less than 8 months.
• For Post Graduation Work permit, the student should pursue a course for 8 months or more.
• If the duration of course is less that 2 years, then the duration of Post Graduation work permit is equivalent to the duration of course. For instance, a student pursues a course of duration 1 year then his/her Post graduation permit will be for 1 year.
• If the duration of course is 2 years, then the student is eligible for 3 years of work permit.

Money you Need to Study in Canada

The cost is more affordable than in other countries. However, the cost depends on the course you are pursuing, the institution from which you are pursuing it, the province, etc. For example, the cost of Arts courses is lesser than technical or medical courses. The average fee range for an international student is CAD 7,000- CAD 35,000 per year. The average cost according to the programme is given below, it includes cost of living, the visa application fees also.

Intakes in Canadian Universities

You can apply to Canadian universities and colleges during three intakes. Some institutions refer to Intakes as semesters. The three intakes available in Canada are:

1. 1st Intake : Fall Semester – A popular intake starts in September
2. 2nd Intake : Winter Semester – Starts in January
3. 3rd Intake : Summer Semester – Usually starts from April/May, this intake is available for limited programs and colleges.

The admission process and scholarships get more difficult when closer to the deadline. Hence, it is advised to apply 6 to 9 months before.

Work Authorization For Students:

Following criteria should be taken into consideration for working:

• The age of Students should be over 18 years.
• International Students has the flexibility to work on-campus or off-campus. During the university semester, they can work for up to 20 hours. During breaks, they can work full-time even without a work permit.
• Foreign students who are studying in a program that requires work experience, like, co-op or internship program.

In the case of spouses, the spouse who comes to join him/her will have the right to work. But only the work permit holders can apply for the dependant visas.

Canada Study Visa Requirements

You will generally need the following documents for your Canada Student Visa application:

• Valid Passport
• Attested copies of 10th, 12th and Degree certificates
• Academic references – 2
• Employer references – 2
• SOP (Statement of Purpose)
• Certificates of extracurricular achievements
• An acceptance letter from your education institution
• Proof of payment
• Proof of financial funds
• Passport size photographs
• Study Permit and visa
• English Proficiency

If any further documents are required by Your University then it will be notified to you prior to your application

Steps to study abroad in Canada:

Step1- Research Your Options:

Decide your preference for universities. While deciding, consider what do you want to study? where do you want to study? what opportunities will you get after studying at that university? Do this before you shortlist the universities.

Step 2- Select Universities:

Secondly, to build a great international Career you should shortlist and apply for those universities whose study programs meet your requirements.

Step 3- Prepare for entrance exams:

Thirdly, and most importantly get prepared for standardized tests like TOEFL/GRE/GMAT/IELTS etc., based on the requirements of the universities & colleges. You should Register for these tests in advance. You should complete these tests before September of the year you wish to apply.

Step 4- Arrange Finances of your studies:

Ensure that you have the money ready for at least one year of study in Canada with accommodation, local travel, food, and other miscellaneous expenses. Decide how will you arrange finance, Whether through personal savings, education loans, student scholarships or assistantship.

Step 5- Apply to university:

Every university has its own admission requirements. Hence, Contact each university directly for the admission requirements. Complete the applications before deadlines and send them.

Step 6- Confirm admission:

You will get an acceptance letter from the university if you get selected. Once you get your acceptance letters, choose the university you would like to study. You will have to pay a non-refundable deposit to the university to confirm your admission..

Step 7: Get Student Visa:

Once you confirm your admission, apply for your student visa.

Rules Regarding Student Visa and Dependents

Additionally, student can bring the spouse and dependent children to Canada on a student visa. They can work for a Canadian employer for the time the study visa of their partner is valid. If the spouse wants to study then he/she will need a separate student visa. The age of dependent children should be 22 or below 22. Minor children can pursue their school education in Canada on the condition that one of their parents can either work or study in Canada. If the children are not independent because of mental or physical conditions then in that case they are considered as dependents.

After You Graduate:

In Canada, international students and graduates are encouraged to stay and gain work experience. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) operate a Post-Graduate Work Permit Program for encouraging work after graduation. It allows them to work in any industry under a Canadian employer even without a job offer while applying. Under this program, international graduates may obtain an open work permit for up to three years.

Here are some Top Universities in Canada:

The QS World University Rankings 2021 includes 25 top Canadian universities. The 10 highest-ranked universities in Canada given below–