Visa requirments
• Completed Application for a Study Permit (IMM1294). If your spouse or common-law partner and/or dependent children will accompany you, they will must complete the appropriate application form, i.e. Temporary Foreign Worker or Study Permit. Note that school-age children must apply for a Study Permit.
• Marriage and birth certificates for accompanying spouse and children.
• Completed Supplementary Information Form. A separate from is required for each applicant 18 years of age or above.
• The correct processing fee – Green receipt must be submitted.
• Passport Photographs. Two (2) current photos for each person. On the back of one photo, write the name and date of birth of the person appearing in the photo.
• Valid Passport(s). Current passport (valid for 6 months after the date of intended travel to Canada) and old passports showing previous travel. If the laminate page on the bio data page is disturbed, a new passport is required. Please attach copy of bio-data page.
• Copy of National Identity Card for each applicant. (For Afghan nationals, a copy of the Tazkara for each applicant.)
• Completed Military Table, Police Table and detailed C.V. if you have served or are currently serving in any of the armed forces (i.e. Air Force, Army, Navy, Police etc).
• Citizens of Afghanistan must complete the Afghan questionnaire.
• Original letter of acceptance from a recognized educational institute showing duration of program and any conditions of acceptance.
• A personal study plan describing your proposed program of study as it relates to your academic, technical or vocational background.
• All original educational documents such as previous educational degrees, certificates or diplomas.
• Original IELTS and/or TOEFL scores, GRE, GMAT (if applicable) are strongly recommended.
• Police Certificate from each country or territory in which you have resided since attaining the age of 18 years.
• Original proof of funds to support yourself (and dependents). These should include, but is not limited to proof of financial support for the period of study; such as evidence of employment/business, income tax returns, bank records, term deposits. If someone other than yourself or your parents is providing funding, provide a letter of explanation explaining the reason, documentary evidence of the relationship, evidence of financial ability to support your studies and if sponsored by a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, proof of their immigration status in Canada.
• Certificat d’acceptation du Québec (CAQ) or proof of having applied for CAQ, if studying in Québec. Note that study permit cannot be issued until valid CAQ received.
• Copy of receipt for tuition fees paid (if applicable).
• Use of Representative Form (IMM5476) (if applicable).
• Minor children going to Canada to study must also provide proof of a custodian in Canada.
Note: Failure to provide complete supporting documentation may result in refusal of your application.
Warning: Misrepresentation will result in refusal or your application
Photograph Specification
Two passport-size photos
and if they had any doubt they can check this course from college website as well and compare with ur previous transcripts and work experience. though its not always necessary to do so , if u have a very good justification for changing ur feild of interest it will be fine as well... but ur justification must be very good so that it can satisfy the Visa officer. 