{"id":1379,"date":"2023-02-12T12:10:54","date_gmt":"2023-02-12T12:10:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/blog\/?p=1379"},"modified":"2023-11-10T10:08:05","modified_gmt":"2023-11-10T10:08:05","slug":"canada-student-visa-processing-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/blog\/canada-student-visa-processing-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Know more about the Canada Student Visa Processing Time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Overview of Canada study visa<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Canada has become one of the hotspots for education in the world. Indian and foreign students are opting for studies in Canada for their exceptional standards of education and their outstanding professors and tutors. Canada is also known for holding people from all over the globe, making it a diversified country with no racial discrimination or prejudice. The country also has numerous places to visit and hang out, as well as numerous advantages. As a result, students are eager to relocate to Canada to study and then find work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>What is a Canada Study Visa?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">A Canada study permit or a study visa is the official document that enables you to study at Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) granted by the Government of Canada to overseas students. The study permit or study visa must be applied for before starting your journey to Canada. This study permit is required by all global students who anticipate studying in Canada. You should possess all the documents and paperwork before applying for this study permit. Bear in mind that the Canada study permit is not an entry visa to Canada.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">You must apply for an electronic travel authorization (eTA) or visitor visa to enter Canada. The Government of Canada will provide you with a visitor visa or eTA if your study permit is accepted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">If you are a citizen of certain countries and want to study in Canada&#8217;s DLIs, you can also apply for a study permit through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/canada-study-visa-rejections.php\">Student Direct Stream<\/a> (SDS). India is one of the countries through which you can seek SDS for a study permit. SDS can be approved quickly\u2014as soon as 20 days\u2014if all the required criteria are met. SDS applications are only submitted online. If you submitted your SDS application through paper, it will be treated as a standard offline study permit application.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/canada-pr-points-calculator.php\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1203\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Planning-to-move-to-Canada.gif\" alt=\"Canada PR calcualtor\" width=\"1200\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>What are the essential documents and eligibility required to apply for a study visa in Canada?\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Before applying for a study permit in Canada, you must have the necessary documents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">The forms must be submitted with fully filled-out details such as date, place, and signature.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">You must hold an acceptance letter from any of the Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs). This paves the way for obtaining the study permit as proof that the university has accepted your study at their university.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">You must possess a valid and active travel document or passport, which serves as proof of identity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Provide a photocopy containing the passport number, passport validity, and issuance dates, as well as basic profile details like your name, place of birth, and date of birth of your passport.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Educational certificates (diploma, higher secondary school, senior secondary school)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">You must hold English proficiency test results that are accepted in Canada, such as IELTS, TOEFL iBT, CAE, and PTE. Your band score should not be less than 6 to secure admission to any DLI in Canada.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">You must possess the required amount of funds for your college, accommodation, and other utility charges. It is mandatory to have CAD 10,000 every year in a student\u2019s account.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">You should produce an Immigration Medical Examination certificate stating that you are in good shape and you can travel to Canada.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">A Statement of Purpose (SOP) or an explanation letter is a prerequisite for admission into any college in Canada, as it serves as an entry and outlines the reasons why you want to opt to study in Canada and the chosen university.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Two coloured passport-sized photos are required to submit with other documentation. Make sure the photo is professional and has a white background.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Students 18 and up must complete a family information form.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">You must provide a marriage certificate (if applicable).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Custodianship Declaration (for students below the age of 17\/minors).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">You will be required to submit a Qu\u00e9bec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) if you are going to pursue education in Qu\u00e9bec over 6 months.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">You may also have to submit additional documents if requested by the officials.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>What are the major factors influencing the processing time of a Canada study visa?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">The processing of a study permit is initiated as soon as the application for the study permit is submitted by you. However, the length of time it takes to process a Canadian student visa depends on several criteria. The following is a brief overview of some of the key aspects that affect how quickly study visas for Canada are processed:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Incomplete application forms were submitted<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Lack of supporting or essential documents<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">It depends on what type of study permit application is submitted<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">If any travel restrictions are put forth by the country<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">A large number of study permit applications were received by the visa authority<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">A shift in government leadership may also affect how quickly visas are processed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">If any candidate has a criminal record<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>What are the Canada study visa processing fees?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Are you looking for the processing fee for a Canadian study permit to attend a Canadian university? The study permit\u2019s processing fee can be paid online or offline. You can pay with a demand draft (DD) to the visa application centre (VAC). The Canada study visa processing fees are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The processing fee for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/canada-study-visa.php\">Canada study visa<\/a> is <\/span><b>CAD 150 (INR 9,210.79)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for applicants applying from both inside and outside of Canada\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a study visa extension, it costs <\/span><b>CAD 350 (INR 18,421.58), of<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which CAD 200 is for the restoration of student status and CAD 150 is for the study visa\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biometrics cost for the Canada study visa is around <\/span><b>CAD 85 (INR 5,214.43)<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guaranteed Investment Certificate (<\/span><b>GIC<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) Account Deposit: <\/span><b>CAD 10,000<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Police Clearance Certificate (PCC): <\/span><b>500 INR\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical Clearance Certificate (MCC): <\/span><b>5,500 &#8211; 9,000 INR<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Application fees for Canadian universities range from $50 to $250 (depending on the institution)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canada University fees: <\/span><b>CAD 550 &#8211; 30,000 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(depends on the university and programme chosen)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Proof of funds for the first year at the university\/institution<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>What is the Canada study visa processing time?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Visa-Approval-Time-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1398\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Visa-Approval-Time-1-300x182.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"827\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Visa-Approval-Time-1-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Visa-Approval-Time-1-1024x621.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Visa-Approval-Time-1-768x466.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Visa-Approval-Time-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">The Canada study visa processing time differs for each type of study visa.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you apply for a study permit from outside of Canada, the process can take up to <\/span><b>ten weeks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are applying for a study permit from <\/span><b>inside <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canada, it will take up to <\/span><b>5 weeks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to process.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">If you are applying for a study permit extension, it takes:<\/span>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online study permit extension application &#8211; <\/span><b>154 days<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paperwork study permit extension application\u00a0 &#8211; <\/span><b>143 days<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">If you are applying for a study permit through SDS, it will take 20 working days<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Does GreenTree Immigration help in providing study visas for Canada?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">GreenTree Immigration helps and facilitates the issuance of study permits in Canada. GreenTree Immigration is an ICCRC-registered and authorised <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/\">immigration consultant in India<\/a>. GreenTree Immigration has provided various immigration services concerning Canada, such as study permits, visitor visas, and permanent residency. We stand tall for our success rates and provide the most trustworthy and notable services. We provide authentic and diligent client-focused services. We take into consideration our client&#8217;s needs and come up with solutions for their difficulties and drawbacks. GreenTree Immigration has helped many clients obtain study permits in Canada. We have a 100% success rate in providing study permits in Canada.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Visit GreenTree Immigration today or contact us by mail or phone to obtain your Canada study permit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Is IELTS required to obtain a Canadian study permit?<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, IELTS is mandatory to obtain a Canadian study permit.<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>What is the minimum IELTS score required to obtain a Canadian study permit?<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">A minimum 6 band score in IELTS is required for undergraduates and 6.5 for postgraduates. However, some Canadian universities accept 5.5 band scores.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>What is the validity of a Canadian study permit?<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">The Canadian study permit is valid for the duration of the programme you have undertaken plus an additional 90 days.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>What is the maximum time it takes for a Canadian study permit to get approved?<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Once you have received your acceptance letter from the university, make sure you apply early to obtain your study visa. It can take from 10 weeks to 3 months.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>How can I find out whether my student visa for Canada has been approved?<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will receive an official letter called \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the port of entry letter of introduction\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the Government of Canada stating that you can start studying in Canada.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview of Canada study visa Canada has become one of the hotspots for education in the world. 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