Study Permit

COUNTRY AND PROGRAM OVERVIEW CANADA

Canada, the world’s second-largest country, extending from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean is one of the safest, wealthiest, and best countries in the world to live in with a leading trade market, high-quality lifestyle, high individual freedom, multicultural communities, and political stability, famous for its pristine nature, numerous lakes, top-ranked universities, and the affordable healthcare system.

Canada is a desirable destination for students around the world in search of high-quality education and Canadian life-style. After obtaining acceptance from a designated learning institution (DLI) or a school, international students need to obtain a study permit if their course is more than six months. Study permit is a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) that allows applicants to study for a specific period of time and gives permission to their spouse to work in Canada.

Graduated students have the right to work up to 3 years under the Post-Graduate Work Permit Program (PGWP) and gain international work experience, however, they can apply for Permanent Residency (PR) immediately after their study via certain Express Entry categories.

Capital : Ottawa

Language : English & French

Population : 38,400,000

Currency :Canadian Dollar (CAD)

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CANADA STUDY PERMIT OVERVIEW

PROCESSING TIME

• 9-16 weeks
• 20 days in Student Direct Stream (SDS)

DEPENDENTS FAMILY

• Spouse, children under 21

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT

• Minimum language skill of CLB level 7 or the equivalent knowledge in English or French

Minimum required financial support excluding tuition fee (per year)

• Federal: Minimum CAD 10,000 for the main applicant plus CAD 4,000 for the first family member and CAD 3,000 for any other member
• Quebec: Minimum CAD 13,134 for the main adult applicant plus CAD 6,134 for any adult family member and CAD 2,312 for any underage member

KEY BENEFITS

• Right to live, study, and work in Canada
• Possibility to obtain Permanent Residency
• Right to work full-time as a spouse of the main applicant
• Free education for dependants under 18 years old

CANADA ADVANTAGES

Education System

Student Direct Stream option is available for residents of certain countries.

Top-level education system with wide range of educational institutes for both technical and professional programs.

Relatively inexpensive tuition fee comparing to other English-speaking countries.

Many funds and scholarships are available for graduate international students.

Lifestyle

Free access to high-quality healthcare service in most provinces for international students.

Multicultural metropolitan with welcoming people and pro-immigration policies.

Bilingual environment that helps to learn a second language.

Have the right to work on-campus or off-campus while you are studying.

Low cost of living in comparison to America and the UK.

Five of Canada main cities are in the top 100 student destination cities.

Future Plan

Fast routs to obtain permanent residency after graduation.

Strong employment market with a low unemployment rate.

A desirable place to live and raise a family with an efficient Social Assistance System and high standard of living.

Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) option for all graduates’ diplomas.

REQUIREMENTS

Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from a Designated Learning Institutions (DLI).

Admission from elementary or high school for the students.

Canadian guardian for the minor kids studying alone in Canada.

Financial proof that covers all tuition fees, living expenses and transportation.

English requirement for grade 12, college, and university students.

Having ties to the country of origin.

Having a comprehensive study plan.

Being a lawful resident.

TIMELINE

MONTH 1-2

After retaining MICS and paying its initial professional fee, the first step is to choose the appropriate academic program depending on the applicant’s eligibility age and profile.

MICS will submit the admission request from the Canadian schools, colleges or universities.

Once the LOA is received, the MICS processing team will prepare a list of civil and financial documents required by the IRCC and will provide the comprehensive study plan.

MONTH 2-3

Once the complete documents are received, the MICS professional team will start the study permit process and submit your file on the representative portal. This is when the second payment of MICS professional fee will be due.

Depending on the country of residence, the client and his/her family member may need to travel to a third-party country to visit a VAC center and provide their biometrics which is valid for 10 years.

MONTH 3-4

If the visa request is approved, the client and the dependent family members need to submit their passports. Labeled passports can be collected in the MICS office, or they can be delivered to the applicants by registered mail.

Once the client enters the border, he/she will receive study permit, spouse can have an open work permit and the children under 18 can register to schools and have access to a free education system.