Student visa
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19 Aug 2019
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Student Visa from Rwanda to Canada
- A student visa enables Rwandans to be enrolled in one of the higher institutions in the Canada.
- If you are applying for a Canadian student visa, you must have been accepted to study in a Canadian school
- You will need to obtain a Canadian study permit to study in Canada, which will serve as a Canadian student visa for the duration of your stay.
- You are allowed to renew your visa during your stay in Canada once you have obtained a study permit.
- An study permit also allows you to work part-time on campus as a full-time student registered at an accredited higher education institution.
- The study permit also you to work off-campus, maybe as a co-op or an intern as part of your program, stay in Canada as a permanent resident or find work after you graduate
- You can apply for a Canadian study permit either online or through a paper application, which can be obtained from the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) website.
- You are to provide a copy of your criminal record in form of a police clearance certificate.
- Paper applications typically take about twice as long, and it’s always recommended to check the processing times well in advance.
- Rwandans intending to study in Canada are to provide proof of medical fitness.
- Bio-metric fingerprints are necessary during the application process.
- Letter of acceptance from the institution you have been accepted to should be presented during the visa application process.
- You will have to show a proof of your proficiency in the English language which can be accessed from your TOEFL or IELTS tests results.
- The students applying for a Canadian student visa are to provide proof of part or full payment of tuition fees.
- Original transcripts and certificates from previous schools are to provided before the issuance of a visa.
- If you have been awarded a scholarship, you are required to have proof of the awarded scholarship .
- You are expected to show proof of your willingness to return back to your country.
- A proof of paid visa application fee should be presented before you can be granted this visa.
- If your visa expires before the expiry of your visa, you are free to apply for an extension to cover the period of your study.
- You have to show a proof of accommodation for the duration of your stay in the Canada.
- Travelers must undergo a medical checkup and ensure they are in good health before they travel to the country.
- A proof of financial capacity which covers all your expenses during the duration of your stay.
