Canadian Student Partner Program

Canada has been the most preferred destination amongst Indian students to pursue their higher studies. It has been consistently rated as one of the best countries to live in by the United Nations. A great education system, featuring amongst the top ten in the world, good social structure and awesome job opportunities make Canada a lucrative option for students from any part of the world. Its close proximity to the US also increases its attractiveness to pursue job opportunities.

The Canadian government for the benefit of students of Indian origin has started a new program called the Students Partners Program (SSP) In India. This program is applicable to student of Indian origin only. The program is an administrative step by the Canadian government in association with the Canadian visa offices in India and the Association of Canadian Community colleges (ACCC). The prospective students need not apply to the SSP, but in the respective colleges and if they meet the criteria they will be considered. The Student Partners Program involves close cooperative partnership and feedback from the participating colleges to ensure student compliance with the terms of their study permits. A declaration of consent must be signed by the student on the SPP checklist in order to be processed under this program. The students must submit supporting documents to felicitate the application process.

Process to Get the Visa (Student Partner Program In India)

Valid Passport as well as the copy of the Bio-Data.
Family Information Form and Student Questionnaire (There should be no gaps)
Passport size photograph.
Letter of acceptance from the college
Use of Representative form (5476)
ILETS test with a minimum of 6 bands overall
Copies of latest diploma/mark sheetst
Copy of receipts for payment provided by the SSP institution.
Proof of funds, the most preferred way is to obtain a special Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) from an approved Canadian financial institution of CAD $10,000 to cover the first year living expenses in Canada or a receipt for the payment of tuition fee of first year and a copy of education loan from an Indian bank equivalent to $10,000 CAD.
Medical Certificate.
For minors (Under the age of 18 years) a proof of custodian is a must, also if the minor is travelling alone he should have a letter of authorization from both the parents.
In case the minor is travelling with only one of the parents, they should have a letter of authorization from the non accompanying parent submitted with the application.

1. Is the SSP program limited to Indian nationals only?

2. I have been refused Canadian study Permit before, can I apply for SSP ?

3. Is medical examination compulsory?

4. Is IELTS Compulsory?

5. What Is GIC? How can one get a GIC?

GIC stands for Guaranteed Investment Certificate. It is a guarantee for your first year living expenses and payment of the first years tuition fees in Canada. Its worth $10,000 CAD.

You can obtain the GIC from Scotia Bank (currently, the only participating Canadian financial institution). You can contact the following Scotia Bank branches or their affiliate, Kotak Mahindra Bank to transfer funds to your Scotia Bank Student GIC account in Canada. Visas Simplys immigration experts will help you to deal with your international financial needs and understanding of financial issues, thereby easing your immigration process. Given below is the list of affiliate banks:-

Scotiabank, Mumbai Branch

Ground Floor, Mittal Tower, Wing, Nariman Point,

Mumbai 400 021

Tel: 91-22-66364200

Kotak Mahindra Bank, Chandigarh Branch, Sector 9

S.C.O. 153-154-155, Sector 9 C, Madhya Marg,

Chandigarh 160 017

Tel: (0172) 5008600

Kotak Mahindra Bank, Chandigarh Branch, Sector 35

Ground Floor, Sco-335-336, Sector-35 B

Chandigarh 160 035

Tel: (0172) 4051300/19

Kotak Mahindra Bank, Prahlad Nagar

Bungalow 1, Paras-II, Nr. Auda Garden, Prahladnagar,

Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380 015

Tel : (079) 40056086

Kotak Mahindra Bank, Rajouri Garden

J-13/65, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi 110 027

Tel : (011) 45656278

6. Is there any alternate option to GIC?

As an alternate option, you can fulfil the financial requirement by submitting a copy of the receipt for the first years tuition fee AND a copy of an Educational Loan from an Indian Chartered Bank equivalent to $10 000 CAD but we at Visas Simply would recommend you to go for Guaranteed Investment Certificate, in case you need any assistance on the international financial requirement our immigration experts will help you out.

7. Which are the approved banks in India from where I can take an education loan?

This is the list of authorised banks in India:-

Andhra Bank
Allahabad Bank
AXIS Bank Ltd
Bank of Baroda
Bank of India
Bank of Maharashtra
Bank of Punjab Ltd
BNP Paribas
Canara Bank
Central Bank of India Centurion Bank of Punjab Ltd Citibank
Corporation Bank
Dena Bank
Federal Bank Ltd
HDFC Bank Ltd
Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation
IDBI Bank Ltd
Indian Overseas Bank
Indian Bank
Ing Vysya Bank Ltd
Indusind Bank Ltd
ICICI Banking
Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd
Karnataka Bank Ltd
Kotak Mahindra Bank
NOVA Scotia Bank
Oriental Bank of Commerce Punjab National Bank
Punjab and Sind Bank
South Indian Bank Ltd
Standard Chartered Bank
State Bank of India
State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur State Bank of Hyderabad
State Bank of Indore
State Bank of Mysore
State Bank of Patiala
State Bank of Saurashtra
State Bank of Travancore
Syndicate Bank
UCO Bank
Union Bank of India
Vijaya Bank

8. I am a minor travelling alone, what are the documents that are required?

9. How can I find an accommodation?

10. How Can Visas Simply help me?

Visas Simply is a complete online visa solutions provider. We provide immigration assistance to over 30 countries across the globe. Using technology as a tool, Visas Simply endeavours to provide a transparent, user friendly and more accessible service to its clients. We provide necessary services within the realms of relocation and visits to various countries. Although the idea of living and working anywhere outside your home country appeals to millions of people across the globe. However, acquiring a visa to effectuate this is often a more complicated task than most expect. Through our legal expertise and knowledge, our immigration lawyers can navigate through the most challenging immigration and visa issues. Visas Simply is also registered with various government authorities. We constantly work towards saving the time, effort and money for our members and clients by pro-actively searching for the information they will need and the services they will want to make Visa process a smooth and stress-free journey.

GOVERNMENT CHARGES		Notes
Visa Fee	CAD 125 - CAD 150	Application Fee
	CAD 125 - CAD 150	Partner Application Fee
	CAD 125 - CAD 150	Dependent Application Fee
OTHER COSTS (If Applicable)		Notes
Police Clearance	Variable(Depending on Nationality and Local Govt Rules)	Required and requested by CIC
		Required for each country where the applicant has lived for more than 12 months.
Medical Examination fee	Variable(Depending on the type of medical tests and examinations Required)	Required and requested by CIC payable directly to the doctor
Translation/certification Of documents fees	Variable(depending on the translator)	Payable to the Translator
OUR FEE IN AUD		Notes
VISAS SIMPLY SERVICE CHARGES in AUD	650 + GST	One of our expert migration agent would professionally‚ prepare your visa application for the best possible results

Our Services:

Visas Simply provides complete range of immigration services for Individuals, families, businesses and corporate as per their desired locations globally – on time and with the compliance of local immigration laws. We provide 360-degree immigration solutions including:

FREE VISA ELIGIBILITY ASSESSMENT
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Tourist visas for pleasure and business, Temporary Work visas, Permanent work visas, Family visas, Skilled immigration, Government immigration programs, entry clearance, entry visas, visa extensions, filing permanent residency, reviewing visa rejections and more.
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We are the pioneer in the field of immigration and global resettlement solutions. We provide you the most appropriate advice and support to your visa application with the help of the best immigration specialists. A certified Immigration agent will take care of your application right from reviewing the documents, filing your application to getting your Visa. Visas Simply is not a government entity, it is a private company which initiates your visa application on your behalf. The Visas Simply fee for Canada Student Visa is AUD 650. The government fee of CAD 125 – CAD 229 (Application Fee), CAD 125 – CAD 229 (Partner Application Fee) and CAD 125 – CAD 229 (Dependent Application Fee) is charged apart from the Visas Simply service fee. If you do not wish to use the services of Visas Simply, you can apply through the official website of the Canadian Government for a Student Visa. The government charges would be applicable as mentioned above. If the free assessment result suggest that you are not eligible for a Work Permit Visa, we will recommend an alternative service to you.