Applying for a Study Permit 1

A Temporary Resident Visa allows you to travel to Canada. TRV vs Study Permit A Temporary Resident Visa allows you to travel to Canada. A Study Permit allows you to study in Canada. If approved, you will receive a TRV (if required). Litigation privilege

Validated Study Permit Application Two (2) Recent Passport Photos Checklist Validated Study Permit Application Two (2) Recent Passport Photos Letter of Acceptance

Conditional Acceptance Require proof that all conditions for acceptance have been met.

Schedule 1 (if applicable) Additional Family Information Form Checklist Schedule 1 (if applicable) Additional Family Information Form Application Processing Fees

Application Processing Fees AED 450 - If paid in cash in person at the VAC. CAD 125 – Bank Draft payable to “The Receiver General for Canada” for in- person and courier applications.

Study Plan (found in uae.gc.ca) Passport (copy or original) Checklist Study Plan (found in uae.gc.ca) Passport (copy or original) Custodianship Forms, if applicable Proof of Financial Support ** ** Letter of Financial Support

Tuition plus CAD $10,000 for a 12- month period. Required Funds All provinces except Quebec: Tuition plus CAD $10,000 for a 12- month period. Quebec: Tuition plus CAD $11,000 for a 12- month period. ** Letter of Financial Support

Northwest Territories Age of Majority 18 19 Alberta British Columbia Manitoba New Brunswick Ontario Newfoundland Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia Quebec Northwest Territories Saskatchewan Nunavut Yukon

Destined to Quebec? You require a Quebec Acceptance Certificate or ‘certificat d’acceptation du Québec (CAQ)’ www.caq-studies.gouv.qc.ca

Visa Application Centre How to apply… In Person By Courier Visa Application Centre Yes eApplication/ on-line Not Applicable Embassy of Canada Drop-off only No

Visa Application Centre All courier applications must be submitted through the VAC office.

eApplication http://www.cic.gc.ca My Application > My Application - Main Page Ma demande > Ma demande – Page principale Note: All correspondence will be coursed through your MyCIC account.

Drop-off Immigration Section 10th Floor West Tower- Abu Dhabi Trade Towers Abu Dhabi Mall (next to Beach Rotana Hotel) Mondays and Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Method Proc. Times VAC 4 to 6 weeks Online Embassy of Canada Processing Times Method Proc. Times VAC 4 to 6 weeks Online Embassy of Canada 8 to 10 weeks Some applications could take longer to process due to mandatory checks.

You must have a valid study permit; and Working On-campus You must have a valid study permit; and You are a full-time student in a public/private post-secondary institution or a Canadian private institution authorized to confer degrees. Requires a Study Permit For more information: www.cic.gc.ca

Must have a valid study and work permit. Working Off-campus Must have a valid study and work permit. Must be a full-time student of a participating publicly funded post- secondary educational institution or in an approved program at an eligible privately funded institution. Requires Study and Work Permit For more information: www.cic.gc.ca

Co-op Programs Must have a valid study and work permit. Intended employment must be an essential part of your program of study. Employment must be part of your academic program, certified by an academic official. Co-op/internship employment cannot be more than 50% of the total program of study. For more information: www.cic.gc.ca

Studied full time in Canada Post-Grad Work Permit You must have: A valid study permit Studied full time in Canada Completed a program of study that lasted at least 8 months** Graduated from an eligible institution Applied within the allowed time period **Conditions apply. For more information please consult: www.cic.gc.ca

www.uae.gc.ca www.cic.gc.ca www.vfsglobal.ca/canada/uae Website Resources: www.uae.gc.ca www.cic.gc.ca www.vfsglobal.ca/canada/uae

abdbi-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca info.canauh@vfshelpline.com E-mail: abdbi-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca info.canauh@vfshelpline.com Quote your file number or your name, date of birth and passport number

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