STUDY IN CANADA

Canada is one of the most diverse countries not just in terms of its picturesque landscape but also in terms of its culture and ethnicity. Situated to the north of the US, Canada is the second largest country in the world after Russia in terms of total area, but has a population of only about 35 millions. The scantily populated country has a liberal immigration policy making it a favorite destination amongst Indians for studying and working. This in turn, has helped Canada to become one of the world’s richest nations and an admirable pluralist democracy.

STUDENT PARTNER PROGRAM (SPP)

Student partner program or SPP is approved by Government of Canada for Indian Students. This program allows for Indian student to get visa very quickly and with minimum documentation. Canadian Government has appointed few selected Colleges and Universities to get admission under SPP program. Under SPP the embassy will assess the Canadian student visa application considering them of a lowest migration risk. Most of colleges listed under SPP program are Canadian Government funded and offer high level of education.

Advantage of SPP program:

• High Success rate
• Fast processing
• Less documents required
• Post study Work options for Students
• Advance medicals reports

Requirements

• Student have minimum 55% marks in recently completed degree/diploma
• IELTS Scored should minimum of 6.0 band
• Or Evidence of Purchase of a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) from a participating Canadian Financial institution bank ( Scotia Bank), in the amount of CAD $ 10,200 to cover living expenses for First year’s tuition fee

Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC):- The students have to open an account on their name under the Scotia bank Student GIC Program (SSGP), to purchase a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) from Scotia bank for $10,200 Canadian dollars (CAD) accommodating the first year living expenses. A GIC is a Canadian investment account that offers a guaranteed interest rate over a fixed period of time.

• First $200 is paid as administrative charges of Scotia Bank.
• Student gets $2000 immediately after arriving at Canada.

Next $8000 is given to the students in 12 equal installments as living expenses for every month. It is a nonredeemable investment. Student Visa Process

The general sets of documents you will require for your study permit application comprises:

 

• Passport
• Passport-size photographs
• Unconditional letter of acceptance
• Fees receipt (recommended)
• Scholarship letter (if applicable)
• Any relevant correspondence with the institution
• Financial documents
• Academic documents
• Test scores
• Work experience certificates (if applicable)
• Medical report (if already undertaken).

5 Easy steps for applying Canada Student visa:

• 1. Apply for admission in your college of choice.
• 2. Receive offer letter and pay tuition fee
• 3. Apply for GIC account in Canada
• 4. BuyGIC certificate for showing living expenses
• 5. Visa lodgment

Working in Canada

Work permit is open to all international students who have graduated with a recognized qualification from any of the accredited institutions in Canada be it the SPP colleges or non SPP colleges. The Work permit scheme has its own defined requirements which every student must qualify or satisfy in order to work in Canada.

As per the prevailing work permit regulations in Canada, students whose course period is two years or more are eligible for a Post Study work permit of up to 3 years in Canada. On the other hand, those whose course duration is one year or less than 1 year are eligible for a work permit equal to their duration of study.