The process of applying for a student visa or study permit in Canada can be very challenging, it takes some with experience to easily navigate through and apply successfully once. If you are applying for a student visa, there are very simple ways you could make your visa application process smooth and easy. 

There are thousands of study permit applications that are submitted each year to the Canadian Immigration offices but not all applications are approved for a visa. However, you can use these tips to be part of those whose applications are approved faster.

Applying for a study permit? Here are 5 things that will give you approval

• Do Your Research

If it is your first time applying for a student visa, you should do a lot of research to find out the basic requirements to start the visa process and learn generally how the process works.

• Ensure you have your documents ready and duly signed. 

Nothing causes a delay more than not having your documents intact and invalid or incomplete documents could leave you running to and fro the visa office with no sense of direction. If you are not sure what documents you need to complete your application, you should visit the Visa Application Centre (VAC) closest to you for clarification and assistance. The VAC will help address any questions or concerns that you may have in your local language. They’d also help provide a tracking service for your application as well as help you transfer your personal information and documents. You also need to visit a VAC to do your biometrics.

• Submit your application online or through a Visa Application Centre closest to you. 

It is much quicker to submit your application to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) via the online platform. However, if you are looking for more clarification or to talk to a person face-to-face about the visa process, then you should visit a VAC in your area. They are the right people to help ensure that your application is complete and that you meet all the requirements.

• Submit Application Early

Submitting your application early is a great way to fast-track your visa. If there are no issues with your documents and you meet all the stipulated requirements, then your visa application should be approved in less than 3 months. It is advisable to apply for your study permit at least 4 to 6 months before your classes begin.

• Find A Financial Supporter

Before submitting make sure you have a sponsor who will cover your cost and fees in your future studies, Applying for study permit your sponsor will provide a 5 month duration bank statment note if you are submitting your applicationas in January, your financial supporter will need to provide statement of account from December, November, October, September and August of the past year.

Financial Supporter will provide the following documents:

• • Passport or national ID of supporter
  • Financial support letter
  • 5 most recent bank statements