Students Migrating to Canada Series - 2

Students Migrating to Canada : Students Migrating to Canada Ms. Reet C. Boparai With Dr. Aman Biswas

ABC Canadian Immigration Consultants Ltd. : ABC Canadian Immigration Consultants Ltd. Unit 204 – 12788 76A Avenue Surrey, BC, V3W 1S95 Ph#: 604 597 2284 Fax#: 604 597 2285 E-mail: reetcboparai@abccic.com neera.agnihotri@abccic.com dee.brar@abccic.com

Benefits of Student Visa : Benefits of Student Visa Very smooth transition for becoming a successful Canadian As most Canadian Jobs need Canadian certification. Once you have Canadian Certification it stands as universal gateway to specific Profession.

Staircase to Canadian Roof : Staircase to Canadian Roof

Student Visa : Student Visa You can be here too provided you follow a system…

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Slide 7 : Why IELTS tests ?

IELTS : There are four modules : IELTS : There are four modules All candidates take the same…. Listening and Speaking modules, but they can choose to take either the General Training or Academic Reading and Writing Modules. If you are planning to undertake academic study, it is recommended that you sit for the Academic Reading and Writing Modules. If you are planning to undertake non-academic training, it is recommended that you sit for the General Training Reading and Writing Modules

What is a study permit ? : What is a study permit ? This is the official document Issued by an officer That allows someone who is not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada To study in Canada.

Do I require a study permit ? : Do I require a study permit ? Yes If you are at present student or just finished your grade 12 + in India Great opportunity for you to upgrade your degree or diploma to a Canadian credentials.

Slide 11 : If you are not a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada or a family member of a foreign representative accredited to Canada or a member of the armed forces of a country that is a designated state for the purpose of the Visiting Forces Act, you must obtain a study permit to study in Canada.

Slide 12 : What courses do not require a study permit? A study permit is not needed for: any program of study that is six months or less that can be completed within the period authorized upon entry into Canada

If your program of study is six months or less : If your program of study is six months or less But you intend to continue your studies in another program you should apply for a study permit before coming to Canada. This will allow you to apply to extend your stay as a student from within Canada. Otherwise, if you do not hold a study permit you will have to apply for one outside Canada

When should I apply ? : When should I apply ? The time required to process an application to study in Canada may vary at different visa offices. You should apply as soon as you receive your letter of acceptance from the educational institution.

Slide 15 : Prove that you have enough money during your stay in Canada to pay for: tuition fees; living expenses for yourself and accompanying family members; and return transportation for yourself and accompanying family members What are the requirements I must meet ?

What documents do I need to apply for a study permit ? : What documents do I need to apply for a study permit ? Complete the application form And include the documents listed below. Proof of acceptance

Slide 17 : Proof of identity A valid passport or travel document that guarantees re-entry to the country that issued it Two photos of you And your accompanying family members

Slide 18 : Proof of financial support To support yourself and accompanying family members while you study in Canada. Such evidence may include: A Canadian bank account in your name if money has been transferred to Canada; your bank statements for the past four months; a bank draft in convertible currency; proof of payment of tuition and residence fees; for those with a scholarship or those with a Canadian funded educational program: proof of funding paid from within Canada.

Slide 19 : Note If you are not a citizen of the country in which you are applying, you must provide proof of your present immigration status in the country of application

Slide 20 : If the government that issued your passport or travel document requires a re-entry permit this must be obtained before you apply for a Canadian visa; and Additional documents may be required.

Can my spouse or common law partner and dependent children accompany me to Canada? : Can my spouse or common law partner and dependent children accompany me to Canada? Yes. They may either accompany you to Canada or they may join you at a later date. Family members are the immediate members of your family. Your spouse or common-law partner and your dependent children are your family members.

Can I Work in Canada while studying ? : Can I Work in Canada while studying ? Work Study Program A full-time student is a person whose program of study is normally at least 20 hours of instruction per week Leading to a diploma or certificate, unless otherwise defined by an educational institution The intended employment is related to an approved research or training programs

Benefits of Student Visa : Benefits of Student Visa Canada in India Student Partners Program

Student Partners Program 2010 : Student Partners Program 2010 This application is submitted under the Student Partners Programs (SPP) of the Association of Canadian Community Colleges and the Canadian Immigration Programs in New Delhi and Chandigarh.

Slide 25 : SPP is currently open to Indian National only. This checklist must be used for all programs of study beginning after May 2010

APPLICATION DEADLINE : APPLICATION DEADLINE Strongly recommended That you submit your application by 01 August, 2010 for September entry and By 01 December, 2010 for January entry. Applications submitted after 20 August and 20 December will not normally be processed in time for the start of class and will likely be refused.

Slide 27 : Only one application per person per semester will be processed under the SPP. Subsequent applications for the same semester following a refusal will NOT form part of SPP processing.

Slide 28 : PRE-APPLICATION MEDICAL EXAMINATION As of 31 March, 2010, students applying under SPP may have their medical examination before submitting their Study Permit application. Contact our office for details: ABC Canadian Immigration Consultants Ltd. Unit 204 -12788 76A Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3W 1S9 NEW

CHECKLIST : CHECKLIST Must be used for all programs of study beginning after May 2010 SET I SPP Checklist – Ensure you attach this checklist as a cover sheet on your application so that your application is recognized as being submitted under the SPP. Current Passport.

Slide 30 : Application form (two recent, original passport-sized photos to be attached to form.) Personal Information Form Student Questionnaire (please use questionnaire attached to this message until the questionnaire is up-dated on the web-site) Letter of acceptance from SPP partner institution showing planned start and end date of program and any conditions upon acceptance into program Use of a Representative form (IMM 5476)

Slide 31 : SET II IELTS test results taken within last 24 months with overall band not less than 6.0 Photocopy of the most recent diploma/leaving certificate, and most recent mark sheets

SET III : SET III Copy of receipts For payment provided by the SPP partner institution (pre- payment of first term is recommended)

Slide 33 : Copy of an Educational Loan from an Indian Chartered Bank equivalent to at  least 80% of tuition + living + travel expenses For one academic year (normally, first year’s tuition, unless already paid, plus $8000).

SET IV : SET IV Copy of medical examination form IMM1017 if you opted to undergo a medical examination before submitting your application. DO NOT PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS UNLESS REQUESTED TO DO SO BY A VISA OFFICER. APPLICATIONS WHICH DO NOT FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION WILL NOT BE GIVEN PRIORITY PROCESSING UNDER SPP.

Acceptable financial institutions in India : Acceptable financial institutions in India Andhra Bank Allahabad Bank AXIS Bank Ltd Bank of Baroda Bank of India Bank of Maharashtra Bank of Punjab Ltd BNP Paribas BNP Paribas Canara Bank Central Bank of India Centurion Bank of Punjab Ltd Citibank Corporation Bank Dena Bank Federal Bank Ltd HDFC Bank Ltd Hongkong and Shanghai Banking

Acceptable financial institutions in India : Acceptable financial institutions in India Corporation IDBI Bank Ltd Indian Overseas Bank Indian Bank Ing Vysya Bank Ltd Indusind Bank Ltd ICICI Banking Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd Karnataka Bank Ltd Kotak Mahindra Bank NOVA Scotia Bank Oriental Bank of Commerce Punjab National Bank Punjab and Sind Bank South Indian Bank Ltd Standard Chartered Bank State Bank of India State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur

Acceptable financial institutions in India : Acceptable financial institutions in India State Bank of Hyderabad State Bank of Indore State Bank of Mysore State Bank of Patiala State Bank of Saurashtra State Bank of Travancore Syndicate Bank UCO Bank Union Bank of India United Bank of India Vijaya Bank

Canadian Institutes : Canadian Institutes College of the Rockies Columbia College Conestoga College Confederation College of Applied Arts & Technology Douglas College Durham College Fanshawe College of Applied Arts & Technology George Brown College Georgian College of Applied Arts & Technology Grant MacEwan University Humber College Institute of Tech. & Advanced Learning Kwantlen Polytechnic University Lambton College of Applied Arts & Technology Loyalist College of Applied Arts & Technology Marine Institute of Memorial University Medicine Hat College Mohawk College of Applied Arts & Technology Niagara College

Canadian Institutes : Canadian Institutes North Island College Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Northern College Northern Lights Okanagan College Red River College of Applied Arts, Science & Technology Selkirk College Seneca College of Applied Arts & Technology Sheridan Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning St-Clair College of Applied Arts & Technology St. Lawrence College Vancouver Island University Vancouver Community College

List of Colleges under SPP : List of Colleges under SPP Algonquin College Bow Valley College Cambrian College of Applied Arts & Technology Camosun College Centennial College of Applied Arts & Technology College of New Caledonia College of the Rockies Columbia College Conestoga College Confederation College of Applied Arts & Technology Douglas College Durham College Fanshawe College of Applied Arts & Technology

List of Colleges : List of Colleges George Brown College Georgian College of Applied Arts & Technology Grant MacEwan University Humber College Institute of Tech. & Advanced Learning Kwantlen Polytechnic University Lambton College of Applied Arts & Technology Loyalist College of Applied Arts & Technology Marine Institute of Memorial University Medicine Hat College Mohawk College of Applied Arts & Technology Niagara College

List of Colleges : List of Colleges North Island College Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Northern College Northern Lights Okanagan College Red River College of Applied Arts, Science & Technology Selkirk College Seneca College of Applied Arts & Technology Sheridan Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning St-Clair College of Applied Arts & Technology St. Lawrence College Vancouver Island University Vancouver Community College

ABC Canadian Immigration Consultants Ltd. : ABC Canadian Immigration Consultants Ltd. Unit 204 – 12788 76A Avenue Surrey, BC, V3W 1S9 Ph#: 604 597 2284 Fax#: 604 597 2285 E-mail: reetcboparai@abccic.com neera.agnihotri@abccic.com dee.brar@abccic.com

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