All overseas students are required to obtain a Student Authorization and Visa before going to Canada for studies. Students must also meet the requirements of the Canadian Immigration Act and Regulations. Under normal circumstances, allow at least two months for your visa to be processed.

Study Permit Requirements:

• Applicant should have a valid letter of acceptance from an educational institution.
• Applicant should have adequate funds available to pay for the tuition fees, living and other expenses while in Canada and to return to the country of residence.
• Applicant should have strong enough social and economic ties to Bangladesh.
• Applicant should be law-abiding and have no record of criminal activity.
• Applicant should be in good health.
• Applicant should not be a risk to the security of Canada.

Visa Fees:

For student visa applicants have to pay Taka 7,500/- in favor of "Canadian High Commission". Only bank drafts from Standard Chartered Bank are acceptable. Processing fees are not refunded for refused or withdrawn applications.

Photography Requirements:

• Two identical photos taken within the last 6 months. Photo may be black and white, or colored.
• Must be clear and well defined, taken against a plain white or light colored background.
• Digital photos must not be altered in any way.
• The face must be square to the camera with a neutral expression, neither frowning nor smiling, with the mouth closed.
• Tinted prescription glasses may be worn as long as the eyes are clearly visible and the frame is not covering any part of the eyes. But no sunglass is acceptable.
• False hairpieces or other cosmetic devices are acceptable if they do not disguise the natural appearance of the holder.
• Photos in which the applicant is wearing a hat or head covering worn for religious reasons are acceptable if the full facial features are not obscured.
• The frame size must be 35mmX45mm (1.37” X 1.77”).
• Must show the full front view of the head, with the face in the middle of the photo and include the top of the shoulders.
• Size of the head, chin to crown, must be between 31mm (1.22”) and 36mm (1.41”).

Required Documents:

• Completed Student Application form.
• Completed Supplementary Questionnaire for students and postdoctoral researchers.
• Official letter of acceptance from Canadian university, college or Technical Institute.
• Certificate of Acceptance from the province of Quebec (Only if you plan to study in province of Quebec).
• TOEFL scores if applicable.
• Bank Draft / Certified Check for the applicable visa processing fees.
• Photographs (Must be in accordance with the photograph requirements).
• The family composition.
• Passport, valid for the duration of your studies plus one month.
• All educational documents, including marks sheets (SSC, HSC, Bachelors, Masters or other post- secondary, college, vocational or university diploma, certificate or degree).
• Proof of funds sufficient to cover your tuition and living expenses for your first year of study in Canada.
• Applicant must provide a one year statement of transactions from personal bank account (an original certified bank issued statement or a certified copy of passbooks), and fixed deposit certificates, savings certificates, PSP certificates or any other proof of savings.
• Confirmation of any scholarship, grant, teaching or research assistantship including name of the providing institution or organization, amount per semester or year and duration.
• If some or the totality of your funds are provided by a sponsor (either parents or third party) you must also include: a) Notarized declaration of sponsorship. If you have more than one sponsor, a separate declaration must be provided for each sponsor. However, sponsors who are husband and wife can appear on the same declaration. b) Details of assets and income for each sponsor with supporting documents such as property documentation, land deeds, rent agreement, business license, business tax information, employment letter with salary information. c) You must also provide the income tax forms (tax assessments and tax paid receipts showing total income and amount of income tax paid) for the past two years.
• If your sponsor is not a resident in Bangladesh, you must include: a) The relevant tax assessments from their country of residence (example: Notice of Assessment from Revenue Canada for a sponsor residing in Canada). b) A proof of the immigration status in the country of residence (example: proof of citizenship or permanent residence).
• If someone other than yourself or your parents is providing funds you must include: a) Letter of explanation as to the reason why this person is assisting. b) Number of persons living in this persons household. c) Proof of this persons relationship to you; birth, marriage or school certificates, passport. d) Affidavits or self-declarations are not acceptable proof of relationship.
• Proof of employment for yourself, if applicable, and your parents (employers full name, address, phone number, name of supervisor with his phone number, length of service and salary details).
• Police clearance certificate and birth certificate.
• For under 18 years of age, at the date of your departure for Canada, you must provide a notarized guardianship agreement signed by both your parents (or legal guardian) and the person who will be your guardian in Canada.
• If a consultant or a legal representative has provided you help to prepare your application or to gather the supporting documents, you should provide the details of this person (name, name of company, address and phone number). If the consultant or legal representative is located in Canada, provide his CSIC number.
  

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