CIC Forms
IMM1924 - Application for Study Permit - downloaded form, filled it out, then validated it. Once validated, it will generate a barcode page. Print all 5 pages then put the barcode page at the top of your application.
IMM5257 - Application for Temporary Resident Visa - downloaded form, filled it out, validated it before printing
IMM5483 - Document Checklist for a Study Permit - downloaded form, printed. Checked off the boxes using pen.
IMM5645 - Family Information - downloaded form, filled it out, printed.
Manager's check for visa application fee - PhP 5,760 for VFS application (official amount is CAD150)
Personal Documents
Current, valid passport - Validity must cover the length of your program
Photocopy of old passport with foreign visa, stamps from travel to other countries
2 pcs ID picture based on specifications from the Canadian Embassy (download photo specs from CIC website)
Birth certificate - original copy
NBI Clearance - must be taken at the longest 3 months before your application date. If you have an NBI Clearance dated more than 4 months before your application date, they will not accept it. Purpose must state "VISA CANADA"
High School Diploma - certified true copy
High School Transcript of Records - certified true copy
College Diploma - certified true copy
College Transcript of Records - original copy (kay I have many copies man, but you can opt to have it certified)
Certificate of Graduation from University - certified true copy
IELTS Result - certified true copy
Certificates of employment from all the companies I worked for - one company closed down so I couldn't get a CoE, I just submitted samples of my published work
Six months payslip from current company
Employment contract from current company
2014 ITR from current company
Short resume
Academic Documents / Financial Support
Letter of Acceptance from Centennial College
Official Receipt of Tuition Payment from School
Correspondence from School Representative (optional only)
Letter and affidavit of support from parents - notarized
Summary of Bank accounts and investments - Excel sheet, printed out
Bank certificates
6 months bank statement per account
Investment certificates
Land titles - photocopy only
Statement of Purpose - letter
Optional
Photocopies of passport of parents
Parent's marriage certificate
Sister's passport and PR Card (she just immigrated to Canada)
Sister's passport (US)