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SPP Study Permit Application Checklist

This document provides a checklist and instructions for students applying to study in Canada under the Student Partners Program (SPP) in India. It outlines the required documents for a study permit application, including forms, financial documents, medical examinations, and additional documents for minor children. The checklist must be included as a cover sheet and applicants must declare they have provided all required documents for priority processing under SPP.

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SPP Study Permit Application Checklist

This document provides a checklist and instructions for students applying to study in Canada under the Student Partners Program (SPP) in India. It outlines the required documents for a study permit application, including forms, financial documents, medical examinations, and additional documents for minor children. The checklist must be included as a cover sheet and applicants must declare they have provided all required documents for priority processing under SPP.

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STUDENT PARTNERS PROGRAM (SPP) IN INDIA

APPLICATION FOR A STUDY PERMIT SPP CHECKLIST


Complete and place this checklist on top of your application. Consult VFS website for forms and instructions Any document not in English or French must be accompanied by a certified translation. Failure to submit all required documentation may result in the refusal of your application or delay processing. False statements or submission of fraudulent documents will result in immediate refusal. After submission of all required documents you may be required to attend an interview. A medical exam will be required for study program exceeding 6 months. SPP applicants can undergo Up-Front Medical examinations, per instructions below. Any preparations you make, such as paying administration or tuition fees, are done entirely at your own risk. Do not finalise travel plans unless you have received a visa from the Canadian High Commission to India in New Delhi, or the Consulate General of Canada in Chandigarh. It is strongly recommended that you submit your application by 01 December for January entry and by 01 August for September entry. If you intend to undergo a pre-application medical examination, please follow the instructions below

PRE-APPLICATION MEDICAL EXAMINATION SPP


Students applying under SPP may have their medical examination before submitting their Study Permit application by visiting one of the Designated Medical Practitioners (DMP) in India. It is not mandatory to complete a medical examination prior to submission of your application. However, doing so may result in faster processing. Medical results are valid for one year. Do not undergo a subsequent medical examination if you had one in the last year. After completion of your medical examination, the DMP will provide you with one copy of your medical examination form. This form must be submitted together with your Study Permit application. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION UNTIL ONE WEEK AFTER YOUR MEDICAL EXAMINATION IS COMPLETED. Submission of this form does not guarantee approval of your application. Do not make any commitments until your Study Permit application has been approved. All costs for the medical examination are payable by the applicant and non-refundable. You must submit your application at the visa office responsible for your area of residence (see section entitled Applications Outside Jurisdiction for further details). Failure to do so will result in multiple delays due to the necessity of file transfer.

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APPLICATION FOR A STUDY PERMIT SPP CHECKLIST


You must submit the following: SPP Checklist Attach THIS checklist as a cover sheet to your application. Application form fully completed (all questions answered), dated and signed, indicating your personal mailing address, reliable phone contact, and your personal email address (if you agree to e-mail communications). Original, valid passport for yourself and each family member requesting a visa, as well as a photocopy of the biodata page. Family Information Form and Student Questionnaire (leaving no gaps). Two passport photographs with a white background for yourself and each family member requesting a visa. The photographs should have your name printed on the back, dated and taken in the past 6 months. Letter of Acceptance from your SPP educational institute in Canada stating unconditional admission, course title, duration of study, level of study, start date (multiple start dates, if applicable) and latest possible date of admission. Use of a Representative form (IMM 5476) (if applicable) IELTS test results taken within last 24 months with overall band not less than 6.0 Photocopy of the most recent diploma/leaving certificate, and most recent mark sheets (for entire program; consolidated mark sheets are NOT acceptable) Copy of receipts for payment provided by the SPP institution (pre-payment of first term is strongly recommended) Copy of an Educational Loan from an Indian Chartered Bank equivalent to at least 80% of tuition +living + travel expenses for one academic year (normally, first years tuition, unless already paid, plus $8000). See information on the next page for the list of acceptable banks. Copy of medical examination form IMM1017 if you opted to undergo a medical examination before submitting your application.

***DO NOT PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS UNLESS REQUESTED TO DO SO BY A VISA OFFICER, OR YOUR FILE WILL NOT BE GIVEN PRIORITY PROCESSING UNDER SPP.

Declaration: All documents checked are included. I attest to the truthfulness of the documents/information
included in this application. Misrepresentation of any material fact will lead to my being refused and being found inadmissible to Canada for a period of 2 years. I agree to the Canadian partner institution providing information to the visa office regarding my enrolment standing at request of the visa office.

Applicant Name:________________________ Signature: ____________________

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PRE-APPLICATION MEDICAL EXAMINATION SPP


When visiting the DMP, you must bring the following documents:
5 passport pictures Your original passport A photocopy of your passport bio data page Your letter of acceptance from an SPP institution Your complete residential address, including district and state. Your current address must be clearly written on the back of the copy of your passport bio data page. The address indicated must be your residential address, not your mailing address, and not the address of your agent or representative. This address will determine where your medical results will be sent, to our office in Delhi or in Chandigarh.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MINOR CHILDREN


Minor Children must submit the following documents:
Minor children (children under 18 years of age in Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec and Saskatchewan will require a custodianship form. Children under 19 years of age in British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and the Yukon) going to Canada to study must also provide proof of a custodian in Canada. As proof of custodianship, minor applicants must submit notarized declarations one signed by the parents or legal guardians in the country of origin, as well as one signed by the custodian in Canada stating that arrangements have been made for the custodian to act in place of a parent. Children under 16 travelling without one or both parents or without a legal guardian must provide a notarized authorization for travel signed by both parents or by the parent or legal guardian not travelling. This authorization should be available for presentation at the Canadian Port of Entry.

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ACCEPTABLE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN INDIA


The Education Loan must be provided by a bank governed by the Reserve Bank of India. All international banks operating in India also meet these criteria.

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Andhra Bank Hongkong and Shanghai Banking South Indian Bank Ltd Allahabad Bank Corporation Standard Chartered Bank AXIS Bank Ltd IDBI Bank Ltd State Bank of India Bank of Baroda Indian Overseas Bank State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur Bank of India Indian Bank State Bank of Hyderabad Bank of Maharashtra Ing Vysya Bank Ltd State Bank of Indore Bank of Punjab Ltd Indusind Bank Ltd State Bank of Mysore BNP Paribas ICICI Banking State Bank of Patiala Canara Bank Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd State Bank of Saurashtra Central Bank of India Centurion Karnataka Bank Ltd State Bank of Travancore Bank of Punjab Ltd Citibank Kotak Mahindra Bank Syndicate Bank Corporation Bank NOVA Scotia Bank UCO Bank Dena Bank Oriental Bank of Commerce Union Bank of India Federal Bank Ltd Punjab National Bank Vijaya Bank HDFC Bank Ltd Punjab and Sind Bank

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Financial proof, such as an educational loan covering at least 80% of tuition, living, and travel expenses, is critical to demonstrate the applicant's financial readiness to study in Canada . This documentation must come from Indian banks governed by the Reserve Bank of India, ensuring reliability and accessibility to applicants . Failure to meet these financial criteria may result in application delays or refusals, highlighting the importance of demonstrating sufficient finances .

Submitting false statements or fraudulent documents results in immediate refusal of the application, impacting the applicant's future immigration proceedings detrimentally by marking them as inadmissible to Canada for two years . Therefore, upholding integrity in the application is critical to prevent punitive measures and reputational damage .

Including unsolicited additional documents in the SPP application can prevent priority processing as it may complicate the review process for visa officers, who are trained to handle specific standard criteria . This can lead to processing delays or the application being deprioritized, risking resignation or rejection of the permit application .

An SPP application form must be fully completed, dated, signed, and include the applicant's personal mailing address, reliable phone contact, and email address if email communications are agreed to . Complete accuracy is crucial as it ensures seamless communication and avoids administrative errors that can cause processing delays or application rejection due to incomplete or incorrect data .

Submitting an application outside the prescribed jurisdiction results in multiple delays due to the necessity of file transfer . Hence, adhering to jurisdiction guidelines is essential to avoid delays and ensure streamlined processing .

Custodianship and notarized declarations ensure that legal guardianship and responsibility are clear for minor students traveling alone to study . They are crucial as they demonstrate typically to Canadian authorities that due supervision and responsibility are in place, thereby safeguarding minor applicants and assuring authorities of student welfare, impacting the approval of study permits positively .

The requirement for IELTS test results, with a minimum overall band of 6.0 taken within the last 24 months, ensures that applicants possess the necessary English proficiency to cope with academic demands in Canada . This standardizes communication abilities to a certain level, affecting applicants whose scores don't meet the threshold by rendering them ineligible for the program, thereby ensuring all students can actively participate and succeed academically .

A minor's application requires notarized custody declarations signed by parents and the custodian in Canada, and for minors under 16 traveling without a parent, an authorization for travel . These documents establish the legal and logistical preparedness for the minor's welfare and inclusivity in the Canadian educational environment .

Submitting by December 1 for January entry and by August 1 for September entry allows sufficient time for processing, which can include medical exams, potential interviews, and the resolution of any documentation issues . Meeting these recommended deadlines is vital to mitigate risks of delays that could disrupt plans, especially considering travel arrangement finalization which should only occur post-visa approval .

Completing a pre-application medical examination under the SPP can result in faster processing since the medical results are already available at the time of submission . This examination is not mandatory before application submission but advanced completion is encouraged, as medical results are valid for one year, and another examination is unnecessary if recently completed .

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