New requirements for Canadian study permit
On July 20th, the Canadian Immigration Department announced the conditions for obtaining a study permit through a two-stage process. According to the new conditions, applicants to study in Canada in the fall semester (September) can start their courses online after obtaining a study permit semi-certainly (without providing biometrics). The deadline for action is September 15.
Required documents for the first stage :
- Academic acceptance letter
- Study permit in Quebec province (for students applying to study in universities in Quebec province)
- Letter of financial ability
- Positive documents to leave Canada after completing studies
- Self-declaration of having a relative in Canada
After reviewing the documents, the Immigration Department issues a pre-approval letter and students can start their courses online.
In order to complete the process and obtain the final study permit in the second stage, the following documents must be submitted subsequently:
Required documents for the second stage:
- Medical examination letter
- Clearances
- biometric
With a (final) study permit, students are allowed to travel to Canada. Also, only if the file is completed and the final study permit is obtained, the students can receive a graduate work permit (PGWP) and start working after graduation.
The Immigration Department also pointed out that although students who received their study permit before March 18, 2020 are allowed to travel to Canada, if their course of study is held online, at the entry points of Canada, officers of the Border Patrol may prevent them from entering Canada. They enter the country and are forced to return.
