some people i know said that the canadian embassy and consulates in the u.s. don't accept american citizens' study permit applications. they said they only take study permit applications from non-us citizens and american citizens have to go directly to the canada-us border or an international airport in canada and the border officers will issue you a permit when you arrive in canada. is that true?
americans are not allowed to submit student visa applications at consulates?
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No.
Those people confuse two parts of getting study permit.
It does not matter what country you are from if you wish to study in Canada , first (1) you have to get an "Inroduction Letter" (sometimes IT is called Study Permit but technically it is not it) from VO. When you get it then (2) you come to the border and get your Study Permit there.
Those people confuse two parts of getting study permit.
It does not matter what country you are from if you wish to study in Canada , first (1) you have to get an "Inroduction Letter" (sometimes IT is called Study Permit but technically it is not it) from VO. When you get it then (2) you come to the border and get your Study Permit there.
Hi
The Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles accepts applications from the following:
Citizens of the USA (including Puerto Rico), St. Pierre et Miquelon and Virgin Islands (US);
Persons lawfully admitted to the USA (including Puerto Rico), St. Pierre et Miquelon and Virgin Islands (US); and
Persons who hold valid visitor status in Canada (for Study Permit applications only).
1. No, not for US citizens. The don't have to go through LA, if they don't want to. With the acceptance letter, proof of funds etc etc, they can apply on entry to Canada. Yes LA processes SP as well for US Citizens. From their web siteRegina said:
The Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles accepts applications from the following:
Citizens of the USA (including Puerto Rico), St. Pierre et Miquelon and Virgin Islands (US);
Persons lawfully admitted to the USA (including Puerto Rico), St. Pierre et Miquelon and Virgin Islands (US); and
Persons who hold valid visitor status in Canada (for Study Permit applications only).
Hi
Application on entry
214. A foreign national may apply for a study permit when entering Canada if they are
(a) a national or a permanent resident of the United States;
(b) a person who has been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence;
(c) a resident of Greenland;
(d) a resident of St. Pierre and Miquelon; or
(e) a foreign national who applied for a study permit before entering Canada, if the application was approved in writing but the permit has not been issued.
No, it is the Immigration RegulationsRegina said:
Application on entry
214. A foreign national may apply for a study permit when entering Canada if they are
(a) a national or a permanent resident of the United States;
(b) a person who has been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence;
(c) a resident of Greenland;
(d) a resident of St. Pierre and Miquelon; or
(e) a foreign national who applied for a study permit before entering Canada, if the application was approved in writing but the permit has not been issued.