Have you been curious about applying for a Canadian visa from Kenya but aren’t sure where to start? We don’t blame you.

 

The Canadian immigration system has more than 100 different immigration programs, pilots, and visas to choose from, each with its own set of requirements.

 

With Canada set to invite 1 million skilled international workers to call Canada home by 2022, the Government is making good on it’s promise by continuing to issue invitations for permanent residency to thousands of foreign nationals through immigration programs such as the Express Entry system and the Provincial Nominee Program every month!

 

Study permit Canada requirements

When applying, you should submit;

 

 

 

If you are coming from outside Canada to study as an international student, you must have a letter of acceptance from a designated learning institution (DLI) with an approved COVID-19 readiness plan.

 

As many documents as possible that are required for a complete application We won’t be able to finalize your study permit until you’ve completed the application process. Delays in processing will occur if documents are not submitted on time.

 

A letter of explanation for any missing documents as a result of COVID-19

 

Online applications are accepted.

 

If you want to apply for a study permit, you should do so online, whether you’re outside of Canada or already here. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability or a technical issue with the online application, you may apply on paper.

 

Study permit Canada fees

 

To study in Canada, you must first obtain a Canadian study permit, which functions as a student visa for the duration of your stay. If your course or program lasts six months or less, you do not need a Canadian study permit. A study permit application costs CA$150 (US$114).

 

Study permit Canada document checklist

 

• Passport must be valid.
• Acceptance Proof from a Designated Learning Institution
• Proof of Funding
• Photographs in Passport Size
• Medical Examined for Immigration (IME)
• Score on the English Language Proficiency Exam
• Purpose Statement
• Credit Card

 

The interviewer may request additional documents during the personal interview. These could be documents proving academic or financial standing. These could include:

 

• Transcripts, diplomas, degrees, or certificates from the schools you have attended
• Test scores such as the TOEFL, SAT, GRE, or GMAT
• Your intention to leave Canada once the course of study is completed
• How will you pay for all educational, living, and travel expenses?

 

Study permit Canada processing time

 

It is best to apply for a study permit as soon as you receive an acceptance letter from a Canadian college or university. A study permit can take up to three months to obtain.

 

Paper vs online application

 

APPLICATION ON PAPER

 

Step 1: Read the Instruction Guide and choose the country/territories from which you will apply in order to receive further instructions from your local visa office.

 

Step 2: Fill out the “Application for a Study Permit Made Outside of Canada (IMM 1294)” form.

After you’ve finished filling out the form, you must validate it. When your form has been validated, you will see “Validated” in the top right-hand corner, as well as bar codes at the bottom. This form must be printed, dated, and signed.

 

Step 3: Carefully review the “Document Checklist” and “Visa Office Instructions” to determine which documents you must provide to support your Study Permit application. (Hint: make sure you collect all documents from BOTH lists.)

 

Step 4: Pay the applicable fees. The application processing fee for a study permit is $150 CAD. To pay these fees online, you must have a credit card. You must print a “Official Receipt” and include it with your application package.

 

Step 5: Once you have completed your Study Permit application, you must send it by post (Tip: we recommend sending the application by courier or a method that can be tracked) or deliver it in person to your local Visa Application Centre (VAC). Your application will be forwarded to the Embassy or High Commission for processing by the VAC (Please note: VACs have their own additional processing fees, and forms to be completed).

 

Step 6: Wait for your Study Permit Letter of Introduction, which will be sent to you via email attachment or along with your passport when it is returned to you by the VAC.

 

When you arrive in Canada, you must show this letter to a Canadian Border Services agent, and your actual study permit will be issued to you. (Tip: Before leaving the immigration hall, double-check that your name, date of birth, and gender are all correct on your document, as well as that you have “on-campus and off-campus” work provisions in the Remarks section at the bottom.)

 

Step 7: Upon arrival, scan and email a copy of your valid CAQ and Study Permit to Legal Documentation.

 

APPLICATION ONLINE

 

Step 1: Determine your eligibility to apply for your Study Permit online by going to the Immigration Canada website’s Apply online page and filling out the “Check your eligibility to apply” questionnaire.

 

After successfully completing the questionnaire, you will be prompted to answer questions about your studies in Canada, such as whether you are an exchange student, whether you will need a co-op work permit, whether you will have dependents accompanying you, and so on. Continue after ensuring that your answers are correct. If you qualify to apply for your Study Permit online, you will be given a personalized reference code (for example, AP756967260) at the top of your personalized “Document Checklist.”

 

Step 2: Print your “Document Checklist” and make a note of your personal reference code (located on the first line), which you will need to begin your online application.

 

Step 3: Log in to your MyCIC account (or create one if you don’t already have one) and follow the instructions in steps 5, 6, and 7 on your “Document Checklist.”

 

Step 4: Fill out the PDF form “Application for a Study Permit Made Outside of Canada (IMM 1294).” (included in the “Document Checklist”).

 

Step 5: Gather all of the supporting documents listed on your “Document Checklist.”

 

Step 6: Pay the applicable fees. A $150 CAD processing fee must be paid online with a credit card. (As proof of payment, take a screenshot of the payment confirmation screen.)

 

Step 7: Wait for your Study Permit Letter of Introduction to be emailed to you via your MyCIC account. Print this letter and present it to a Canadian Border Services Agent upon arrival in Canada to receive your actual Study Permit. (Tip: Before leaving the immigration hall, double-check that your name, date of birth, and gender are all correct on your document, as well as that you have “on-campus and off-campus” work provisions in the Remarks section at the bottom.)

 

How to check study permit application status

 

It is determined by the type of application.

 

 

 

• If you submitted your application online (except eTA-Electronic Travel Authorization)

 

 

 

You can check your account status by following these steps:

 

 

 

Please sign in to your account.

 

Click on “Check status and messages” under “View my submitted applications or profiles.”

 

 

 

 

 

• If you requested an eTA,

 

 

 

If you applied for an eTA, you can check the status of your application online.

 

 

 

• If you are unable to use the eTA check status tool,

 

 

 

In some cases, such as if you misplaced your approval email, you will be unable to access the eTA status tool. Instead, use the Web form and proceed as follows:

 

 

 

Select “Electronic travel authorization” under “Type of application.”

 

Then click “Case-specific inquiries.”

 

Give as many details as you can.

 

 

 

It may take several days to respond to you.

 

 

 

• If you submitted your application on paper,

 

 

You can check the status of your paper application online in two ways.

 

 

 

Your application’s status will not be displayed until we begin processing it. There will be a time lag between when we receive your application and when we open it.

 

 

 

Make use of our online tool.

 

 

 

You can make use of the online tool, which is updated on a daily basis.

 

Create an online account and connect it to your paper application.

 

 

 

This procedure consists of two steps:

 

 

 

Set up an online account.

 

Connect your paper application to your online profile.

 

 

 

 

 

You’ll get better results if you do this.

 

 

 

Your application’s detailed status in real time

 

Messages about your application will be sent online rather than by mail.