Get ready

In this video:

• Accept offer of admission!
• Apply for a study permit on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website
• Get tips on timing, travel authorization, where and how to apply
• Which to use, IRCC secure account or portal for study permits

Supporting documents

In this video:

• Documents must be in digital format
• Tips on file sizes, merging documents
• Passport, Letter of Acceptance, financial documents, biometrics (fingerprints and a photo), other documents
• Study Plan recommended!
• Instructions for the visa office in your country
• Documents in English or French

Personal info, submitting & fees

In this video:

• Personal history and tips about answering questions
• Letter of explanation if application form doesn’t allow you to tell your story
• Consent for sharing information between Government and Carleton University
• Electronic signature
• Cost of applying

Write a Study Plan

In this video:

• Study plan / statement of purpose
• Instructions for the visa office in your country
• What to include, tips
• Advice: Be truthful, factual, personal and specific

Tips for students in India

In this video:

• When to apply for your study permit (hint: as soon as you accept an offer of admission)
• Where to view your offer of admission
• What documents to provide in support of your study permit application
• “Student Information for a Study Permit” is all that is required to upload to your online application as your “Letter of Acceptance from a Designated Learning Institution” requested by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)