How to get Canadian Study Permits: Do’s and Don’ts

• DO- Verify Whether You Need a Study Permit or Not

Foreign nationals are required to obtain a study permit for a program that is more than 6 months in total duration at a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada. To qualify under this study permit exemption, the entire program should be completed within six months or less. Students at preschool level (pre-kindergarten), those attending general interest course and distance learning programs do not require a study permit.

• DO - Ensure That Your School Is Authorized to Enroll International Students.

Immigration has a list of Designated Learning Institution (DLI) which are eligible to accept international students. All primary and secondary schools in Canada are designated learning institutions.

• DO - Demonstrate Sufficient Funds to Study in Canada.

Ideally you should provide a copy of your bank statements for the past four months, however, alternatives methods to support the funds' sufficiency also exist.

• DO - Ensure to Have a Canadian Custodian If You Are a Minor Child

In the case of a minor child (usually below 18 years old), the officer must be satisfied that adequate arrangements are in place for the care and support of the child while in Canada if the minor child is not accompanied by at least one parent.