Study in Canada for Pakistani students guide and visa information

In 2024 there has been some changes in the study and learning plans of international students as well as the study schedules of international universities and institutions. 

The entrance plan of the universities needed to be approved by the provincial and territorial authorities in order to ensure the legalities. 

Canada offers International Students the Study Visa

In this regard, Canada announced relaxation for postgraduate students in the online study plans. After that, in late September, the Immigration Refugees and Citizen Canada (IRCC) give permits to almost 56,000 Canadian students. 

Because of the approval of the study permits, Canada is the one who allowed entrance permission to the international students of Canadian universities and colleges.

This article is about the relaxation by the Canadian government to welcome international students to the universities who have a permit and readiness plan. 

Study Guide for Pakistani Students 2024

Any Designated Learning Institution approval is considered valid for the students who are already in Canada. 

Almost all universities in Canada allow international students admissions. Pakistanis can get admission in various prestigious institutes like Toronto Metropolitan University, The University of Victoria, University of Montreal and dozens of others. 

Application Procedure for Study Permit 

First of all you need to get a study permit. It is Visa like document that is required by the Canadian Government in order to allow you enter its territory for study purposes. 

For this, you will fill in the online admission form if the University you are willing to join. If your admission is approved, you will be given an acceptance letter. 

The following items are required to get a study permit:

1. An acceptance letter issued by the University you are going to join

2. Passport

3. CNIC

4. Certificate of any Skill (Diploma)

 

How to apply online?

If you need a study permit to travel, you should apply for it online. For both cases, if you are inside the Canadian state or from outside. For applying, you should have documents to complete your application form. 

You should have an explanation letter for the documents. You are advised to submit the application form as early as possible. 

In the case of any disability or any other problem in applying application online, you can also apply on paper.

Applying at Entry Point

Generally, students cannot apply for a student permit at the Canadian port of entry. It is needed to apply online before traveling to Canada. In case you are already in Canada and you try for a permit application at entry. 

Specific people are allowed to enter at this time. You can get entrance if you are able to fulfill some conditions:

● If you are a US citizen
● Resident of Greenland
● A resident of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon
● Lawful permanent resident of the U.S

In case you are able to compete with the requirements mentioned above, you have all the documents needed for applying for the study permit after the arrival at the border. 

The border services officer will acknowledge that you are eligible for entrance in Canada as a student or not.

How to apply for a post-graduation work permit?

You are required to submit two things; one is a letter of completion and the second is the final transcript. 

If you are unable to submit the required documents, you have to upload a letter of explanation. 

Advice to Join Back the Campus 

The universities and institutions of Canada have their own safety restrictions and health plans and they are approved by the state government before they welcome their international students back. 

Immigration Refugees and Citizen Canada (IRCC) announced that all the DLIs are instructed to submit their safety plans and procedures to the government. 

Safety plans should cover all the travel issues and requirements and isolation after the arrival. Listed students by the institute in the approval list are safe to travel and start their study plan in Canada.

What is required to Submit?

Students are required to meet conditions in order to get entrance to Canada. 

Firstly, you should have a valid letter of introduction and permit of the study plan. This is needed to ensure that you have an approval statement for the study. 

Secondly, it is required that your institute must be DLI with a readiness plan of Covid-19 approved by the provincial and territorial government.

Your travel will be considered important if your documents are completed and your DLI is on the approved list. You are eligible to travel to Canada in two cases. 

In case, your study program and schedule are suspended or canceled by the required university. If you are visiting Canada for any other reason regardless of your study plan.

You should bring the following things with you

1. A port of entry letter of introduction or a valid Study Permit in order to show that you have approval.

2. Enough proof that you have enough money to support yourself and your family members who have to come with you to Canada. 

3. A letter of acceptance was approved by the provincial or territorial government from a DLI with a readiness plan of Covid-19.

Who you can contact?

Before traveling, you should contact the Border Information Service for taking more information and details. The final decision of entrance in Canada will be made by the border services officer.

I hope you will like the article as it covers all the current knowledge about the relaxation by the Canadian government.

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