Applying for a student visa to study in Canada

For Canada, Student Authorizations (student visas) are required for all courses and for all students applying to study from Pakistan. If your program is longer than 12 months, you should apply for a Student Authorization at Canadian high commission Islamabad.
One document you will need is a Letter of Acceptance from the school. Keep this letter to apply for your Student Authorization at the visa office. People who apply for study programs are usually asked to complete medical examinations. List of approved doctors By Canadian Embassy Islamabad and medical centres can be obtained by contacting “Mams International” Foreign education Advisors & consultants during business hours 10 am to 8 pm Monday to Saturday.
The Student Authorization can be extended after you go to Canada, upon successful completion of your course.

You must be able to convince the authorities that you genuinely want to go to Canada for study and that you will return to your home country when your studies have been completed. You must also submit all of the correct documents.

Planning - Before you apply for your Student Authorization you must have:

• A valid passport,
• A Letter of Acceptance from a Canadian school,
• Proof that you have enough money to support yourself for your entire stay in Canada.

Financial Support - You must be able to prove you can support yourself before a Student Authorization may be issued. A letter from your bank in your country and a written pledge of financial support from a parent will show immigration officials that you can afford your expenses while you are in Canada. These expenses include:

• Tuition
• Home stay
• Transportation
• Medical insurance
• Personal needs and return trips home

Character Reference - To be accepted by Canadian officials, you must prove you are a responsible person with no criminal record. You may be asked to provide evidence of this through your local authorities.

Health Standards - You must be in good health. You may be asked for a medical certificate if you have been living in a country with a high health risk.

Application - When you have all the letters and documents, you may apply for your Student Authorization at the Canadian embassy Islamabad. The Student Authorization allows you to study in Canada. Keep it in your passport.

Interviews - You might be asked to see an immigration officer for an interview. One purpose of the interview is to help the immigration officer to evaluate you personally. The immigration officer will want to confirm that you have enough money to study in Canada, and that you will return to your home country when your course is completed. Therefore, you should be well dressed, well groomed, and on time when you go for your interview. You should behave in a positive and polite manner, even if the immigration officer does not. You should never lie to an immigration officer.

Fee - The application fee for a Student Authorization can vary from time to time due to currency rate fluctuations. For latest and updated information regarding visa fee. Please visit” Useful links” at the home page of this website. You must submit correct fee with your application.