D.H.A Office: 43 CCA – 2nd Floor, D.H.A – Phase 5
If you intend to study in Canada for more than six months, you must obtain a study permit. It is a document issued by the IRCC to foreign nationals who wish to study at a designated learning institution. The majority of foreign students in Canada require a study permit.
Please keep in mind that the visa officer has complete discretion in approving the study visa. However, it is worth noting that Canada has issued study visas to approximately 500,000 international students, the majority of them are from India, China, and Vietnam.
The following are the criteria:
1) You must be enrolled in a designated learning institute.
2) You must demonstrate that you have sufficient funds to cover your tuition, living expenses, and travel expenditures.2) You must prove you have enough money for your tuition fee and living expenses and travel expenses.
3) You must not be barred from entering Canada, have a clean criminal record, and be in excellent health.
4) Show the officer that you intend to leave Canada when your study permit expires.
Primarily, you will need:
Letter of acceptance from DLI
Proof of your personal identity
Proof of financial support
Study plan and course selection criteria
Usually, processing times vary depending upon the country you’re applying from and whether it is a SDS or non-SDS route.
Please refer to this link in order to find out the processing times.