First of all, it is necessary to obtain a visa to study in Canada. However, there are several different types of visas for different types of Canadian international students. Only by grasping the differences can we better improve the visa approval rate. This article introduces several types of Canadian study visas.

●Main types of Canadian study visas

Canadian study visas are divided into three categories: Canadian SPP visa, Canadian SDS visa, and Canadian ordinary visa. It is important to accurately understand their differences and choose the appropriate visa method.

SPP:

The full name of Canada’s SPP program is Student Partners Program (China-Canada International Student Cooperation Program), which is mainly for students applying to Canadian public community colleges.

Main application requirements:

(1) The applicant institution is on the list of members of the Canadian Association of Public Colleges;

(2) The student has an IELTS score of 5.5 and The above results;

(3) GIC certificate of depositing 10,000 Canadian dollars in a designated bank, prepayment of one year's tuition or providing a guarantee equivalent to one year's tuition and other visa materials.

SDS:

The full name of SDS is Study Direct Stream, which means "Study Direct Stream". The SDS does not have specific school requirements and is intended for students applying to Canadian universities and colleges.

Main application requirements:

(1) Students must have an IELTS score of 6 or above, or a French score of TEF B2/Level 4 or above;

(2) The SDS plan relaxes the requirements for admission letters. It no longer only accepts admission letters for direct admission to professional courses. Conditional admission letters (dual admission) are also included in the conditions for application.

(3) GIC certificate of depositing 10,000 Canadian dollars in a designated bank, prepayment of one year's tuition or providing a guarantee equivalent to one year's tuition and other visa materials.

For applicants, in addition to language requirements, the most important difference is the security deposit requirements. Different from the 12-month history requirement for security deposits for ordinary visas, SPP visas and SDS visas do not have this requirement. They all require depositing 10,000 Canadian dollars in a designated bank (to purchase GIC), and at the same time paying one year's tuition or providing a guarantee equivalent to one year's tuition.

In addition, unlike ordinary visas (which do not require a physical examination before application), SPP visas and SDS visas require that a physical examination be completed before application. At the same time, it is also required that the application must be submitted at the Canadian Visa Center in China.

●Canadian study visa issuance time

1. General study visa time:

When the materials are fully prepared, the processing time of the visa center is 1-3 months. During the application process, some applicants with relatively good information can be issued a visa within 1-2 months. Applicants will generally know the visa result in about 3 weeks after receiving the medical examination notification.

Planning time:

If the total IELTS score is 6 points, you can take the SDS plan (Study Direct Plan), the review speed will be much faster, the fastest is about 3-4 weeks You can sign out. Please see the Canada SDS visa page for details.

Planning time:

The SPP plan requires students to have an IELTS score of 5.5 or above, but the speed will be much faster, and the visa can be issued in about 2-3 weeks at the fastest. Please see the Canada SPP visa page for details.

Generally speaking, the temporary resident visa that parents need to apply for is mostly a Canadian visit visa (visit visa). The validity period of a visit visa can be as long as 10 years. The general validity period is one day before the passport is valid for a single visit. The maximum stay is six months, and there is no limit on the number of visits.

●Canadian study visa application materials

1. Passport:

For passports with a validity period of more than nine months from the return date, the old version must be on the last page of the passport Signature. If you have an old passport, please provide it with it.

2. Photos:

1 photo taken in the past six months, size: 35 mm x 45 mm.

3. ID card:

One copy of both sides of A4 paper.

4. Household register:

The original and copy of my household register.

5. If you are under 18 years old, the applicant needs a guardianship statement from your parents and Canadian guardian:

If you are under 18 years old and the school is located in Alberta or Manitoba Province, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec or Saskatchewan;

Or under 19 years old and attending school in British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut or Yukon.

6. Admission notice from Canadian schools:

A copy of the admission notice from the admission/registration office of Canadian schools, showing the exact tuition amount required by the applicant, the expected start and end time of study and The latest time an applicant can register.

And the enrollment period has not expired.

7. Experience report:

Copy of the physical examination form provided by the designated medical examiner (if the physical examination has been completed)

8. Graduation certificate and degree certificate of the highest academic qualification Notarized, transcripts of the last three years (taking high school notarization as an example):

Notarized copy of high school graduation certificate, and notarized copy of transcripts stamped with the official seal of the high school registration office. If you are currently studying in high school, please provide a notarized copy of your enrollment certificate and a notarized copy of your transcript. The proof of enrollment must be printed on the school's official letterhead and must contain the following information: applicant's name, grade, school address, contact information, and stamped with the school's official seal;

9. No criminal record:

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Notarized certificate of no criminal record. After the applicant reaches the age of 18, if he has lived continuously in a country or region outside China for six months or more, he must obtain a police certificate of no criminal record from that country/region.

10. Study plan:

The study plan mentioned in the study permit guide.

11. Receipts of paid tuition fees, registration fees, and other fees, or proof of deposits showing that the first year's tuition fees have been paid:

Provide proof that the first year's tuition fees have been paid Proof of existing funds to cover the first year's tuition fees.

12. Birth notarization and kinship notarization:

If the parents provide funds, it is recommended to provide a kinship notarization.

13. Financial certificate of the investor:

(1) The income certificate should be printed on the official letterhead of the work unit, signed by the person in charge of the company and stamped with the official seal, and specify the date and the following information : Name, position, time of employment, income in the past two years, and whether there are any bonuses and additional income.

(2) Salary statements within the past six months to one year.

(3) Parents’ tax receipts. Original copies of the parents’ personal income tax payment receipts for the past twelve months issued by the local tax authority, including the name of the taxpayer and the amount paid in his name.

14. If one or both parents own or partially own a company, please submit:

(1) Notarized copy of business license.

(2) Recent tax payment receipts.

(3) The company’s financial audit statements and capital verification report for the previous financial year.

15. Fund certificate:

Fund certificate reflecting at least twelve months of fund accumulation history:

(1) Bank issued within the last two months The original copy of the deposit certificate is recommended to be frozen for 3 months (to cover the visa review period);

(2) Passbook or deposit receipt corresponding to the deposit. If it is a card, print the current bills for the past six months.

16. Application form:

IMM1294 form - Canadian study permit application form

Family information form (IMM5645E)

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Family table and education and employment detailed table Mother-Father

17. If English scores are required, IELTS, TOEFL and other internationally recognized English test scores