Canada Student visa - Visa process & documents

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If I complete a one-year study program and get a one-year stay back, can I extend my stay by enrolling in another course in UK/Canada?

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Is it possible to get a study visa for Canada with a gap of more than ten years in work or study?

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Considering the new government rules in Canada, should I join a bachelor degree program or try to get a job as a flight instructor?

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Are the visa criteria and eligibility requirements more flexible in the UK compared to Canada?

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Why did your wife leave Canada despite having a valid visa and work permit?

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I studied in China for 7 years for my bachelor's degree. For my Canada study permit application, do I need to upload my entry visas and exit stamps, and if so where?

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Yes, your Chinese entry visas and exit stamps must go into this application, since IRCC needs them to confirm your legal status across those years. Place everything in the passport slot of your online form as one combined PDF, adding certified translations wherever a stamp appears only in Chinese script.

As a master's student applying for a Canada study permit, do I have to complete the IMM 5257 form for a temporary resident visa made outside Canada?

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No, you generally do not need IMM 5257 as a separate form. When you apply for your study permit from outside Canada using form IMM 1294, IRCC automatically processes your temporary resident visa or eTA alongside it, unless a background check answer triggers the Schedule 1 sub-form.

What are the visa chances if I apply for a second masters degree in Canada?

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All Questions (68)

Does a one-year gap affect my visa chances and how can I justify it in Canada/Germany for a Postgraduate?

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Is the US out of consideration due to political reasons, and are Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Nordic countries good alternatives?

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How long does the visa process take for Canada?

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What is the process after getting the visa, and what steps do I need to follow next in Canada?

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Will we get support in Canada for the study visa process and settling there?

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What is a WES certificate and why do Indian students need it for Canadian or US applications?

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What is a cover letter for a student visa application and how is it different from an SOP?

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After two years of study, can I get a work visa sponsored by a company in Ireland/Canada for a Master's?

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After completing an MBA abroad, will the student get a chance to work and stay there in Canada?

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What are the visa success chances for UK, Canada, USA, UAE, Ireland, and New Zealand?

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What is the process and expenses needed before admission, for example visa fees and biometrics in Canada/UAE?

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What is the age limit for applying for a study visa abroad in Canada?

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Can I wait one month for my flight after my visa is approved in Canada?

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Is it possible to get a study visa for one year duration for Canada for a Diploma?

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What are the visa chances if I try to apply for a program unrelated to my educational or work experience background in Canada?

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Are there any test dependency issues affecting my visa application in Australia/Canada for a Bachelor's?

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Are PTE and TOEFL accepted as alternatives to IELTS for Canadian study visa applications?

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What is the visa processing method and stability for masters programs in Australia/Canada for a Master's?

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How many months/years of old funds are required to show as source of funds for the visa application process in Canada/Germany?

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Will health complications affect my visa application in Ireland/Canada?

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