Canada Visa Requirements

International students are required to obtain a Study Permit before going to Canada. The student can apply for Study permit under the Student Partners Program (SPP) of the Association of Canadian Community Colleges and the Canadian Immigration Programs in New Delhi and Chandigarh. To qualify for Study Permit Application under SPP the student should hold an unconditional offer letter from one of the universities / colleges that are included under this scheme. SPP is currently open to Indian nationals only. Allow atleast two months for your Visa to be processed.

Documents Checklist for SPP (STUDENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM)

Attach THIS checklist as a cover sheet to your application.

Application form fully completed (all questions answered), dated and signed, including mailing address, phone, and email.

Original valid passport plus a photocopy of the bio data page.

Family Information Form and Student Questionnaire (leaving no gaps).

Two passport photos with a white background (recent, with name on back).

Letter of Acceptance from SPP institute in Canada with admission details.

Use of a Representative form (IMM 5676), if applicable.

IELTS results (within last 26 months) with overall band ≥ 6.0 and no band < 5.5.

Copy of latest diploma/leaving certificate and complete mark sheets.

Receipt copy for tuition payment provided by the SPP institution.

Proof of funds: GIC purchase of $10,000 CAD from a participating Canadian financial institution. Official GIC document mandatory.

Copy of medical examination form IMM1017 if completed before application.

Note:

It is mandatory to complete a medical examination prior to submission of your application. Medical results are valid for one year

Only one application per person per semester will be processed under the SPP (Student Partnership Program). Subsequent applications for the same semester following a refusal will NOT form part of SPP processing

To file Study Permit application under SPP, it is mandatory to show a GIC certificate obtained from Scotia Bank proving that funds to the extent of CAD$ 10000 are available as living costs for the student.

After reviewing your application, the Visa officer will decide if an interview is necessary. The Visa interview will be taken at CHC, New Delhi