Visa Information
Immigration Status for International Students in Special Intensive
Programs
International students have two immigration options depending on
the length of time you choose to study in Canada.
VISITOR'S VISA
If you are certain that you will study for less than 6 consecutive
months, you need only apply for a Visitor's Visa from the Canadian
Immigration service. Please note, a person arriving on a Visitor's
Visa cannot study for more than 6 consecutive months . Visitor's
visas cannot be changed to a Study Permit from within Canada.
STUDY PERMIT
Persons planning to study for more than 6 consecutive months are
required to obtain a Study Permit from Immigration Canada. The first
application for these documents must be made before arriving in
Canada. For more information, you may consult our immigration counselor.
In order to apply for these documents, students must have a letter
of acceptance for more than 6 consecutive months. To obtain such
a letter, students must choose the one year option when applying
to the Intensive Program. A letter of acceptance will then be issued
for one year.
Visitor's Visas cannot be changed to a Study Permit from within
Canada. Accordingly, we urge you to apply for one year if you foresee
the possibility of studying for more than 6 months.
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Here are some documents you will need to bring to the Canadian
visa office in your country when you apply for a Study Permit:
1. A Letter of Acceptance from the school to a full-time
English program;
2. Written proof that you have paid at least a portion
of your fees;
3. A certificate of medical insurance;
4. Proof of sufficient funds for living expenses and tuition
for the time you will be in Canada;
5. A valid passport.
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