Canada Study Visa

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Visa Application Forms
An Application for a Study Visa can be filed Online.

Visa Forms required for Online Process

• Application Form - IMM1294E

• Family Information Form - IMM5645
• Temporary Residence Form- IMM5257b_1
• Use of Representative Form (If applicable)
• Custodianship declaration (If the student is under 18 years of age)

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Checklist of Documents required for Visa
SDS – Student Direct Stream:
 Visa Application Forms.
 Scanned passport sized photograph (Frame size 35mm width and 45mm height with a white background and 80%
face visibility). Passport (First and Last Page).
 Valid Letter of acceptance from an institution having a DLI number showing planned start and end date of program.
 IELTS (Overall 6.0) OR TOEFL (Overall 83) OR PTE (Overall 60) Test Results taken within last 24 months.
 Photocopy of most recent education qualification along with all the individual mark sheets.
 Payment Receipts issued by Canadian Educational Institution showing pre-payment of first year fees.
 Guaranteed Investment Certificate of CAD $ 20,635.
 Proof of upfront completion of Medical Examination (E-Medicals).
 If a student is applying to study in Quebec, then CAQ (Quebec Acceptance Certificate) will be required.
 A Statement of Purpose can be attached to show intentions of student to study in Canada.
 Attestation Letter will be required for Certificate/Diploma/Bachelor’s Or Pg programs
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Additional documents required for Non SDS Category

• Proof of availability of funds to cover living expenses of first year in Canada, apart from the GIC which is optional, the
student may alternatively show an Education Loan from an Approved Bank. If the student’s sponsor has
personal funds or savings, then the bank statements with the transaction history of at least 3 months should be
included when filing for visa.

• Payment Receipts issued by Canadian Educational Institution. Pre-payment of first year fees/or amount as mentioned
in the offer letter is mandatory.

• Form No.16 for salaried employees or Income Tax Return documents of the Sponsor should be included as well.

• Duolingo English test is not an acceptable test for English language proficiency for visa.

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GIC – Guaranteed Investment Certificate
According to Immigration Refugee Citizenship Canada (IRCC) guidelines under the Student Direct Stream (SDS) students
will require approximately CAD$ 20,635 per year to cover living expenses. This requirement is fulfilled through the
purchase of a GIC.

Q. Is it mandatory to purchase a GIC?

A. The Canadian High Commission advises as follows:

PREFERRED OPTION for proof of funds: Evidence of purchase of a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) from a
participating Canadian financial institution (ICICI Canada, CIBC, Simplii Financial, Bank of Montreal, SBI Canada, TD
Canada) for the amount of CAD$ 20,635 to cover living expenses for first year in Canada and evidence of payment of
advance first year tuition fee deposit. Under SDS it is compulsory to purchase a GIC.

As an alternate option, for Non SDS cases only, financial requirements can be fulfilled by submitting a copy of the receipt
of the advance tuition fee paid and a copy of sanction letter of Educational Loan from an approved Bank equivalent to
CAD$ 20,635 or own savings.

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ICICI Bank – Guaranteed Investment Certificate – Process Flow
Click on below link

https://cadigital.icicibank.com/SPPIndia/apps/services/www/SPP/desktopbrowser/default/index.html#/registration

Fill the student details as per information on Passportand Register

Student receives an email containing link to verify the account

Once you login in the account, Click on Apply now and Application form needs to be filled

Complete the application form online and submit it along with a scanned copy of your passport and proof of enrollment (if
available)

An account number will be generated and provided instantly on screen and an email will be received by the student

Student needs to transfer CAD 20,810 to ICICI bank

Within 5 – 7 working days student will receivethe GIC Certificate

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GIC – Guaranteed Investment Certificate
• Apart from the ICICI process stated above other banks also have a similar process.

The Process Link for the respective bank are as follows:-

• CIBC

• Simplii Financial

• Bank of Montreal

• SBI Canada

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What is CAQ?

• Québec Certificate of Acceptance (CAQ) - International students whose program in Québec lasts more than six
months should be authorized to study by the ministère de l'Immigration, de la Diversité et de l'Inclusion (MIDI).

• If any student is applying for any Institute in Quebec, it is necessary that they first apply for a CAQ and then for Visa.

• Since February 13, 2024, the MIFI has been issuing an updated letter attesting to the issuance of the Certificat
d'acceptation du Québec (Québec Acceptance Certificate) for studies. This letter enables candidates to apply for a
study permit, in accordance with the federal government's instructions, released on January 22, 2024. At this point,
no further action is required on the part of either the applicant or the educational institution.

• If you received a letter of attestation of issuance of a Certificat d’acceptation du Québec (CAQ – Québec Acceptance
Certificate) for studies from the MIFI before February 13, 2024, and you need an updated letter of attestation to
submit your application for a study permit with the federal government, complete this form. To find out if you
require an updated letter of attestation, consult the IRCC website

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What is CAQ?

• In the certificate it should be mentioned : "This attestation letter confirms that the applicant has a place in
Quebec's share of the distribution of study permit applications or that he or she has been exempté."

• There is an online application process for CAQ and the turn around time to receive the same is 5 -7 weeks.

• Mentioned below is the link to apply for a CAQ https://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/electronic-

services/caq-electronic/index.html

• Application fee for the same is CAD 128.

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 How to apply for a Quebec Acceptance Certificate(CAQ)

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Required Documents

Below are the documents that one should have ready when they want to apply for CAQ :

• A copy of valid Passport

• Official Letter of Acceptance from your learning institution
• Current Transcripts
• A Credit Card to Pay processing fees (CAD $128)

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Information about CAQ :
• International students are able to file all the documents needed for their CAQ application electronically.

• First, they need to submit a request for temporary selection for studies (Step 1).

• After paying the required fees online, the system will generate a file number and a document checklist.

• Students will need to create an account on the Arrima platform (Step 2).

• Documents can be submitted (as per the document checklist) directly via Arrima.

• A notification will be sent in the Arrima message centre confirming that all documents have been submitted.

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 STEP 1: Completing an online application for
temporary selection for studies

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STEP 1: Completing an online application for temporary selection for studies

1. Google the keywords “Online CAQ” and click on the first link (from the Immigration Quebec website)
https://www.quebec.ca/en/education/study-quebec/temporary-selection-studies

• 2. On the next page, click on “Access the Application for Temporary selection for studies”.

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STEP 1: Completing an online application for temporary selection for studies

3. Read through the document checklist and make sure you have all
the required information.

4. Then, click on “Begin your application”.

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STEP 1: Completing an online application for temporary selection for studies

5. In the new pop-up window, fill in your First and Last Name. Then, click on
“Next”.

6. On the next page, select your sex and marital status. Then, click on “Next”.

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STEP 1: Completing an online application for temporary selection for studies
7. On the next page, fill in the information 8. On the next page, add the following address: 1980
about your place and date of birth, nationality, Sherbrooke West, Suite 609, Montreal,H3H1E3 QC. If
and main language spoken. Then, click on your current place of residence is Canada, select Canada.
“Next”. Then, click on “Next”.

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STEP 1: Completing an online application for temporary selection for studies
9. On the next page, add current email address 10. On the next page, choose “0” if the student is going
and set your preferred language of alone. If student has immediate family members already
correspondence. Then, click on “Next”. in Quebec or will be accompanying them to Canada, you
may add their number here.

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STEP 1: Completing an online application for temporary selection for studies
11. On the next page, select “Other” as level of 12. On the next page, indicate the start and end date of
studies. Indicate the program of studies as the program, as shown on the Official Letter of
seen in the screenshot on the right. Then, click Acceptance from the learning institution. Indicate the
on “No” to indicate that you are not a student annual tuition fees, which can be found in the same
on an exchange program. Click on “Next”. letter. Click on “Next”.

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STEP 1: Completing an online application for temporary selection for studies
13. On the next page, fill in the full name and 14. On the next page, select “No” if this is the first time
address of the learning institution. This can you are applying for a CAQ. Otherwise, select “Yes”. Click
also be found on Official Letter of Acceptance. on “Next”.
Then, click on “Next”.

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STEP 1: Completing an online application for temporary selection for studies
• 15. On the next page, select “Canadian Visa 16. Fill in the information of the person who will be
Office abroad” and select the visa office financially supporting the student. You will need to show
nearest to you from the dropdown menu. If bank statements from this person’s account in order to
you’re applying from within Canada, choose prove he has the sufficient means to support your stay. If
“Citizenship and Immigration Canada, you are supporting yourself, choose “Myself” from the
Vegreville, Alberta”. Then, click on “Next”.
dropdown menu. Click on “Next”.
*Note: If someone is helping or supporting student
financially, that person will need to fill and sign a
Declaration of Financial Support form.

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STEP 1: Completing an online application for temporary selection for studies
• 17. On the next page, read the information 18. On the next page, click on “YES” and include the
presented. Click on “Yes” to indicate that contact information of the Registrar of the college (this
you allow your learning institution to receive can be found on the Letter of Acceptance).
information about your CAQ. Then, click on
“Next”.

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STEP 1: Completing an online application for temporary selection for studies
19. On the next page, click on “No” for both 20. On the next page, you will receive a complete list of
questions. Then, click on “Next”. your questions and answers. Make sure to take a
screenshot of this and save it in a dedicated folder for
future reference. Click on “Next”.

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STEP 1: Completing an online application for temporary selection for studies
21. On the next page, create a user name and 22. On the next page, click on “Yes” to confirm that the
password for online account. Select 2 security ministry can contact you via email regarding your file.
questions and provide an answer to them. Then, click on “Save my application”.
Before clicking “Next”, make sure to take a
screenshot of this page and save it in a
dedicated folder for future reference.

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STEP 1: Completing an online application for temporary selection for studies

23.On the next page, you will receive a confirmation that your
application has been saved, along with a file number. Make
sure to take a screenshot of this page and save it in a dedicated
folder for future reference. Click on “Next”.

24. On the next page, you have the option to pay your
application fee online now or pay it later.

25.If you click on “Pay it later”, you will be redirected to a page

that explains how to log in the next time you want to access
your application and pay your fees. Keep in mind that until you
pay, your application will remain incomplete.

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STEP 1: Completing an online application for temporary selection for studies
26. After paying, you will receive 2 documents in your inbox on the Immigration Quebec website:

- A summary of the answers you provided while you were filling out the application

-A document checklist of what you need to submit for your CAQ application. The checklist also includes a Declaration,
commitments and authorizations form that needs to be dated and signed.

Make sure to save both these documents as you will need them when you prepare your documents for submission.

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 STEP 2: Creating an Arrima account

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STEP 2: Creating an Arrima account
• 1. Google “Arrima Quebec” and click on 2. Click on “To use Arrima online servies
the first link or visit
https://www.quebec.ca/en/immigration
/online-immigration-services

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STEP 2: Creating an Arrima account
• 3. Click on “Create an Account” 4. In the first box, add your email
address and click on “Request a
Verification Code”.
You will receive a code on your email.
Add it in the second box and click on
“Subscribe”.

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STEP 2: Creating an Arrima account
• 5. Create a password and 6. Click on (I am interested in studying in Quebec). After which,
click on “Register”. accept the terms and conditions and click on “Agree”.

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STEP 2: Creating an Arrima account

• 7. Fill in the form with the following details:

- Last Name (As per the passport)

- First Name (As per the passport)

- Sex

• - Date of Birth

- City of Birth

• - Country of Birth

8. Click on “Submit”
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STEP 2: Creating an Arrima account

• 9. Fill in the details about student’s current address.

• 10. Add phone number.

• 11. Click on “Create my profile”.

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 STEP 2: Creating an Arrima account
12. You will receive a confirmation that your account was 13. Once you log in, click on “ Create a file based on the
created. Click on “Leave” and you will be redirected to the online request for temporary selection for studies”.
log in page. Log in using the email and password you
selected initially.

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STEP 2: Creating an Arrima account
14. Select “ Application for temporary selection for 15. Click on “Search”.
studies” and add in the file number(received after 48 hours
of CAQ submission) which can be found in the CAQ
account on the Immigration Quebec website (see
screenshot on the right).

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STEP 2: Creating an Arrima account
16. Once you enter file number you will be able to see the submitted application. Click on “Attach Documents and
upload a Pdf binder of “ Checklist, Passport, Offer letter and declaration”.

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STEP 2: Creating an Arrima account
Once the documents have been uploaded you will receive a message of confirmation, then click on “Leave”.

For updates you can login to the account and check messages.

Within 5-7 weeks the student will receive the CAQ certificate.

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 Medical Examination
Student applying for a study visa needs to get a medical examination done by visiting one of the Designated Medical
Practitioners in India. The medical examination cannot be performed by the personal family physician of the student.
Under SDS it is mandatory to complete a medical examination upfront prior to submission of the visa application.
However, under the Non SDS category, it is advised to complete it in advance to fasten the visa processing time.

Documents to be carried to the Medical Test Venue:

• Five recent passport sized photographs with white background.

• Proper identification document such as passport.
• Offer letter from the University/College in Canada.
• The Medical Report form (IMM 1017E).

Note
• It is important that the doctor is informed about any previous or existing medical conditions.
• Processing the medical exam could take longer if not done so.
• Medical results are valid for one year

https://secure.cic.gc.ca/PanelPhysicianMedecinDesigne/en/Home

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Useful Tips

• Students should ideally have 55% + in their academics.

• There should not be a gap of more than 2 years for UG and 5 years for PG in
between the education and proper explanation through documentary evidence
should be provided.

• Visa officers do not only see the overall percentage but also the marks in the
related subjects of further course of study.

• A student is also eligible to pursue a UG diploma after completion of Bachelors

degree, in a limited way, subject to the diploma being related to the bachelor's
study and the course contents not having been specifically covered at bachelor's
level.

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Useful Tips

• Always provide complete and correct information in the visa application.

• A study plan or SOP is not compulsory but if the course involves a change of field
or if there are gaps in the profile then one can give an explanation for the same.

• If the student has third party sponsors including Canadian sponsors, then an
affidavit of support is required.

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