1. 2 passport size photographs with name and DOB at the back.
2. Passport and any other other expired passports to show travel history if any.
3. Bank draft for $125
4. Application for a study permit checklist completed. Apart from that you can create your own and include it.
5. Original Study permit application made outside Canada fully completed
6. Original Family information form fully completed.
7. Copy of the bio-data page of your passport.
8. Original + one photocopy of your acceptance letter.
9. Original bank statement showing savings for the last 4-6 months- I realize that some countries are different where this is concerned so check with your local CIC office.
10. If you are using a sponsor you must submit a letter of commitment stating your relationship and the nature and level of support that they are willing to offer to you for the duration of your studies. This must be notarized and signed by the sponsor.
11. The same for your sponsor as in 9- i.e if you are using one.
12. If your sponsor is employed you must submit their job letter as well as for yourself and your spouse if married and if spouse is working. If sponsor is retired show proof of this, possibly pension slips etc. If they are showing investments certificates you must provide current account statement showing that they have sufficient funds to cover their daily expenses.
13. Photocopy of sponsor's Id. A recommendation letter for the sponsor would be nice, make sure it's from a reputable community member like an attorney or a notary public etc.
14. They/you can also show property title, car title, rental income etc. This will show the VO that they/you are financially stable and they/you can support you. If your sponsor has just what you need for your expenses its possible that they will not be a good sponsor for you in the VO eyes. ie is my opinion though.
15. If you are married and have children, you must submit marriage certificate and birth certificates for yourself and your children-these are strong home ties if they are not coming with you.
16. A copy of your transcript/certificates is good but some countries say that once the school accepts you, you must be qualified because you would have already submitted those docs. to the school.
17. IELTS test for some countries, I am from English speaking so I am exempt but others can give feedback on that but I think its 6.0 and above.
18. Original police certificate
19. Proof of payment. CIC does not require it but I think it will show the VO that you are serious about your studies. Make sure that the school will refund you 100% before doing that though just in case you are not successful. Make sure its a reputable college/university.
20. If you have a resume submit it too to show your experience and education.
21. Good SOP letter if you think its a must. Let it flows, usually one page, nothing to get the VO sleepy and get straight to the point.
Finally arrange all your documents and let them flow ie, put your bank draft receipt and photos in your passport and your applications. Arrange everything for your sponsor and yourself neatly. Remember this is important to you. Spend time on it, don't let it be that if you are not successful it is because you did not submit what is required. If you are submitting copies of important docs. make sure they are notarized.
Anyone else can share other docs, I have submitted my application and am awaiting the results. Good luck everyone
