Intelligent Overseas Education Visa Update: Students from India who wish to pursue higher education in Canada must first get a Canadian student visa. In addition, the students must achieve good results in the IELTS test. Several students, however, have been experiencing difficulties as a result of Canadian authorities refusing their visas over the previous few weeks. Consequently, we have included a list of some of the most important topics and required paperwork that students wishing to study in Canada should be familiar with:

ACCEPTANCE INTO A UNIVERSITY
The fundamental prerequisite for the Canadian visa application process is an acceptance letter from the university. Students who wanted to pursue a Canadian visa will be required to narrow their choices down to a more manageable top three Canadian universities that match their profile and test scores. Candidates can categorize universities into three categories: Dream, Reach, and Safe — to make the decision process more manageable. It is also essential to make sure that the current universities are Designated Learning Institutions (DLI). Students will get an acceptance letter from the university once their application has been accepted.

PERMITS AND VISAS FOR CANADIAN STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED.
Travel restrictions imposed due to the COVID-19 outbreak have resulted in a significant backlog in visa processing. To expedite the visa application process, students who’ve already acquired their Canadian student permits from the accepting university, either through the traditional route or through SDS, should begin applying for their visas as soon as possible. It is mandatory for all international students who wish to study at DLI in Canada to get a Canadian student permit.

WHAT EXACTLY IS SDS?
Student visas for the Direct Study Stream (SDS) are issued by the Department of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada in 4-6 weeks or even less time for students from India and several other countries, although visas for other students might take up to 2-3 months.

Documents required for the online application for a Canadian Student Visa include the following:

A letter of approval by your Designated Learning Institute (if applicable) (DLI).
The applicant must provide proof of financial support for the entire program period, which includes the tuition cost and living expenses.
Reports of the Immigration Medical Examination (IME) by CIC-approved physicians, as well as chest X-rays and blood tests; —
All academic certifications and transcripts, as well as work experience credentials, are required for admission (if applicable).
Results of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
Two pictures the size of a passport The digital copy should not be larger than 4 MB in size.
Statement of the Aims and Objectives
Possession of a valid passport.
A receipt for any fees that are due upon arrival in Canada.
Those studying in Quebec will additionally need a Certificate acceptation du Québec, an English and French translation of the document, a declaration from the translator, and a certified copy of the originals. It is also possible that the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will request to see these documents. As a result, students must always be prepared.

IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS WHILE APPLYING FOR A CANADIAN VISA INCLUDE:
Mode of operation for the application: Canadian Visa applications can only be submitted online through the official website of Citizenship and Immigration Canada, which is accessible to students (CIC). Students will be notified via email when their applications have been reviewed and approved.

Students with a member of the family working in Canada or who are asking for a work permit will have their student visa application processed in two weeks, according to Canadian immigration standards. On the other hand, others will have to wait the regular 90-day processing time for a Canadian student visa to be approved.

Language Requirements for Visas: For Indian students, it is required to present documentation demonstrating their fluency in the English language. A minimum of 6.0 in each area on the IELTS, TOEFL, and Cambridge English: Advanced exams will be required.

A biometric meeting and visa interview will be scheduled for Indian candidates, who will be required to submit their biometrics and pay an extra charge of 85 CAD. They may also be required to attend an interview at a regional Visa Application Center, for which they’ll be required to pay a charge in addition to the application fee.

Aside from these considerations, students travelling overseas should be aware of the travel standards and the Covid-19 limits and rules imposed by the local government and university.