Canada's achievements economic policy

Canada invites 150000 international students every year to study in Canada and also gives opportunity to work and settle. Following are the reasons why a student should prefer Canada:

§  The United Nations ranked Canada as one of the best places in the world to live. This assessment was based upon Canada's achievements in terms of educational attainment, life expectancy, national income and general quality of life. It also included Canada's abundance of fresh water, comfortable population density, low incidence of violent crime and a health care system that is a model for the world. §    §  Canada's tuition fees is lowest, average CAD $11,000 to 12,000 per annum §    §  Almost 80% of college and University in Canada is Government / Public Funded §    §  SPP, Student Partnership Program, is a new concept, which give opportunity to study with 3 years of Work Permit and Can file for PR (Permanent Resident) §    §  Canada's Human Development Index is Ranked 4th among 182 countries §    §  Canada is one of the world's wealthiest nations, with a high per-capita income, and it is a member of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the G8 §  Canada has the highest per-capita immigration rate in the world, driven by economic policy and family reunification, and is aiming for between 240,000 and 265,000 new permanent residents in 2010. §    §  High Chances of getting Permanent Residency Visa through various programs. §    §  Internationally recognized degrees. Canada boasts a wide range of quality educational institutions for both degrees and diplomas in technical and professional disciplines. §    §  A safe, stable country. Canada is a peaceful, politically stable and safe country. We have laws that protect the rights of our citizens and our country is relatively unaffected by natural disasters. §  Excellent health care. Compared to other countries, medical insurance is inexpensive in Canada yet the services that Canadian hospitals provide are among some of the most advanced and accessible in the world. §    §  A multicultural country. Canada is home to a large number of aboriginal people, called first nations. Over the past century and a half, Canada has welcomed 15 million immigrants. Canada has a national policy for and works to ensure that people's customs and traditions are preserved and respected. §    §  Nature and four distinct seasons. While Canada has big cities, we also preserve a huge amount of unsettled land and a thriving national and provincial parks system. The temperature varies a great deal in Canada. Certain cities almost never have snow in the winter while other cities may get a lot. There's something for everyone, including indoor and outdoor recreational activities at no or low cost. Our four distinct seasons offer variety and their own special pleasures. §    §  Permanent Residency. Work Permit up to 3 years and chances of getting Permanent Residency after Post Graduation. §    §  Industry Certification. Ready for Industry Professional Diploma leading to certification or Licensing. §    §  We're waiting for you. Canadians can be reserved with newcomers but are generally very welcoming and respectful of differences. Our educational institutions encourage new students from abroad and many have targets to increase their numbers of international students. One thing is for sure-your time in Canada will be something that you will never forget.

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Good Facts About Canada

Sports

For canoeing, kayaking and white-water rafting hiking. For beach activities, surf's up on the east coast at Ingonish Beach in Nova Scotia and in the warmer waters of Melmerby and Caribou beaches near New Glasgow. Skiers are spoilt for choice, with good cross-country skiing found all across the land. The main alpine ski centers are in Ontario, Quebec, Alberta and British Columbia.

Education System

Canada is not only known for its picturesque locations, but also for its high standard of education. The colleges in Canada are at par with the best known colleges in the world, in terms of the educational programs offered and the facilities provided to the students

Employment in regulated professions and trades

In Canada, about 20 percent of jobs are regulated by the government to protect public health and safety. For example, nurses, doctors, engineers, teachers and electricians all work in regulated professions. People who want to work in regulated jobs need to get a license from the regulatory body in the province in which they live. If you want to know more about how to enter a particular profession or trade in a particular province, you should contact the provincial regulatory body for that job. The professions are self-regulating and they administer the provincial laws that apply to their profession. Rules for entering professions also differ from province to province.

Language skills

It is important to learn English or French as quickly as possible. Many newcomers begin life in Canada by looking for a job that will allow them to learn or improve their English or French. The Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program gives eligible adult immigrants the chance to take basic English or French classes at no charge. People with foreign credentials need a International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score to enter Canadian colleges and universities. Colleges and universities offering courses in French use various French language tests.

Why Canada

Canada offers the best standard of living in addition to a clean, safe and hospitality environment. Canada is one such developed country, which offers everything, one aspires for. Besides being highly developed, industrialized and civilized nation with latest facilities and infrastructure, Canada also has pollution free environment, low crime rate and a longer life expectancy, than over 95% nations of the world. Owing to low population and high industrial advancement, it offers great job opportunities with permanent settlement options.

Student Visa

The Student Visa to Canada allows overseas students to study at many of its world-class Universities and Colleges. More than 130,000 students come to study in Canada every year. This does not include people studying French or English as a second language.

You need to obtain a Canadian Study Permit (Visa) if you intend to take any program which is longer than six months. You do not need a study permit if you are planning to study in a short-term program in Canada of six months or less, as you may enter on a visitor visa.

Before you come to study in Canada you will need: a letter of acceptance from the school of your choice proof that you have enough money to pay school fees and live near the school to establish that you will return home at the end of your studies to pass a medical exam if needed; and to qualify as a temporary resident in Canada, including a temporary resident visa if needed. Points to Remember: In order to protect your interest as a student, you must ensure that For Achieving your Career Goal: You enroll in a valid, accredited and reputed College/University. We recommend you to select Government Funded Community College/University You must ensure that you are enrolling in a program of your choice, which meets your academic and work Background along with your future goal. You must research enough to find different programs in your criteria You should select a college / university, offering you low fees, up-to-date infrastructure, job oriented training with hands on projects, internships, etc. By researching in advance, you may find colleges / universities, offering scholarships For Achieving Visa: It is very important to select a well educated and experienced guide to represent your visa application You need to prove the following to Canadian High Commission: Why do you want to study in Canada? Why do you want to study at a particular College/University? Why have you selected a particular program? Representation of your visa application is very important. Wrong or immature language can disqualify your application. Answering truthfully and being straight is the best policy Providing appropriate documents as per the CHC requirements is must

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Eligibility for SPP Study Program in Canada

• Age-up to 35 years
• Process time -15-20 days for visa procedure.
• Qualification - 12th or All Diploma holders like 10+3, 10+2+3 or All bachelor's degree or all master's degree (Academic 50% or 55% or second class or above)
• Academic IELTS - Minimum 6.0 overall band or above
• 1 year graduate diploma required 6.5 bands.  Programs like pharmacy, physiotherapy, nursing requires overall 7 bands.
• College fees - CAD $ 11000 TO 12000 for one year tuition fees. You must have to pay tuition fee in advance
• Bank Finance -Rs. 5, 00,000 to 8, 00,000 (education loan is must and only education loan is acceptable) - depend on tuition fees paid by student to respective college for one or two semesters.
• Requirement of Financial Documents is very less.

The student needs to have total sum of Rs. 7 to 8 lacs amount for getting Canada student visa. Once the student got visa and after completing two years course, they may be eligible up to 3 years open work permit. After completing 1 year of open work permit, they can apply for permanent residency for Canada through various immigration programs like

• Canadian Experience Class category
• Federal (38 occupation list)
• Quebec
• Alberta
• Manitoba
• Saskatchewan
• British Columbia

  Without leaving the country

  required Documents *

• 10th and 12th Mark sheets - Recommendation Letters
• TOEFL / IELTS Scores
• Passport copy
• Degree Certificate, if Not then Provisional certificate issued by University / College
• Transcript issued by the University
• Photographs (passport size)

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Accreditation

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Accreditation

Accreditation is a process by which universities and their programs are recognized for maintaining a certain level of performance and quality. Accreditation is usually done by non-governmental agencies called accreditation bodies. There are two types of accreditation: Regional & Professional.

Regional bodies ascertain whether colleges and universities as a whole meet certain standards of educational quality.

In addition, certain professional accrediting bodies evaluate the quality of education in specific fields like Business, Law etc.

Accreditation ensures that universities meet minimum standards. It also helps in increasing the recognition of degree by employers and schools. Most accredited Universities are required to meet certain minimum standards of educational quality and are regularly monitored by accrediting agencies. This ensures that you will receive an education that will be worth your money.

Government of India recognizes only accredited U.S. universities

We strongly recommend applying to only accredited universities.

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Study Costs

Study Costs

Bachelors Degree

The tuition fees can vary from $5,000 - $25,000 per annum on an average.

Masters

On an average the Tuition fees range from US $8,000 to $30,000 per annum.

The tuition costs vary from university to university. They also largely vary with your choice of major. Certain programs like Fine Art, Photography and Film are extremely expensive majors to pursue as compared to a Computer Science or Business major.

Living Expenses

These expenses vary from state to state. Some states are more expensive than the others. For example, the living costs in New York and California are very high as compared to states like Arizona or Michigan. Generally a school that is located in the heart of a city will be more expensive than a school that is located in a small town. Also the kind of accommodation that you choose will affect your living expenses. Renting an apartment on your own might prove to be much more expensive than living on-campus in the university provided dorms. Students who are keen on off-campus housing can seek 2 or 3 other students who can share an apartment. In this way one can use one’s money optimally.

You will need to pay a one-time orientation fee at the beginning of your academic career at a particular University. The orientation program will enlighten you on the various aspects of the University, the location of different offices and departments, the facilities that are available to students and the various student organizations that exist on campus.

Language

Each US school sets its own international student admissions requirements. Different US schools will have different minimum requirements for grades as well as for standardized tests (such as the TOEFL and the SAT). Even within the same school, there may be different requirements pertaining to admissions for international students, depending on the major (or course of study) selected.

Scholarships & Financial Aid

It is necessary for students to have a budget plan. The choice of your college and major would depend on a large extent on your ability to pay.

Students who are exceptionally bright or at the top of the class maybe awarded merit-based scholarship. The amount may vary from a few thousand dollars to a full tuition waiver!

There are many universities in the US that provide financial aid and international student scholarships to international students, both at the Undergraduate and Graduate level. However, this aid is usually limited and is often more readily available to Graduate than Undergraduate students. You must submit a financial aid application if you intend to seek financial assistance for your studies abroad. The policies regarding financial aid vary considerably.

Even if no assistantship is available at the time of admission, most Indian students manage to get some kind of financial aid from the university after one or two semesters. So it makes sense to go to the US for education if you can manage one year’s expenses on your own.

F-1 (Student Visa)

The F-1 visa is for full-time students enrolled in an academic or language program. F-1 students may stay in the US for the full length of their academic program plus 60 days. F-1 students must maintain a full-time course load and complete their studies by the expiration date listed on the I-20 form.

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Visa Application Procedure

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Visa Application Procedure

Step 1

All nonimmigrant visa applicants (this includes students) must pay the Application Fee and VFS Service Charge at a designated branch of HDFC bank before applying for a visa. When going to HDFC Bank, please carry with you a photocopy of the 1st page of the applicant's passport.

Step 2

You will now be required to schedule an appointment with the US Consulate in India at Mumbai. This can be done online on the USA vfs website, using the barcode number from your HDFC Bank Fee Receipt.

The fee receipt gets activated 2 working days from date of issue. Do not attempt to take an appointment till then.

Step 3

You are then required to submit your forms with one recent photograph and documents as per the checklist to any of the application centers in Mumbai, Pune or Ahmedabad. It is recommended that you forward your documents immediately after scheduling an interview but no later than 4 days prior to the date of interview.

Step 4

Report to the US Embassy or Consulate where your appointment for a visa interview is scheduled. You will need to carry the printed Appointment Letter, the Visa Application Forms, one recent photograph, the original HDFC Bank Fee Receipt with its two barcode stickers. Applications without an original HDFC Bank Receipt or with an incorrect photograph will NOT be accepted. You will also be required to carry all supporting documents (in original).

Step 5

If you are issued a visa, your passport will be returned to you via courier. Optionally, you may collect it across the counter.

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Apply for Visa (Canada or USA)

When to Apply

You are encouraged to apply for your non-immigrant student visa at the earliest. To ensure you get an early and timely date you may apply at anytime, however a student visa may be issued no more than 120 days prior to the start date mentioned on your I-20.

	Pre-departure help and information
	Winny advises you like and friend and a guide with all the information about studying in USA . USA being one of the preferred destinations across the globe, getting a visa for the same could be a tough task. A decision of studying abroad cannot be hurried or taken at an impulse. It takes a lot of foresight and planning before you can fly out of India for studying in the US . What you need to keep in mind before you start a mental journey to studying in the US are few distinct things:
	Profiles of U.S. institutions, including course descriptions. Application procedures and strategies. Financial assistance options. Information on standardized tests required for admission, such as the TOEFL, SAT, GMAT, and GRE.
	WINNY helps you in finding the course and university of your choice. We advice you on what tests to take so as to qualify for the course and university. We also help you with all the documentation for Application and Visa procedure. In short a step-by-step procedure is followed to make sure all the actions are taken accurately and in time.
	Tuition Fees
	Tuition, fees, and other educational costs vary greatly. To understand these costs and your financial obligations, please meet the counselor at WINNY and study the material sent to you by the university or college you will attend. If you have questions you can also mail these institutes directly to guide you further. The fees are generally based on factors like :
	University Ranking Course Duration Location
	Living Costs
	Living costs vary widely and depend on geographic location and individual lifestyles. If you are bringing family members with you, this will, of course, increase your monthly expenses. Living expenses are highest in the large cities, in California, and in the Northeast. Costs can be much lower in the South, the Midwest, and other areas. University catalogs and Web sites are good sources of information on current living costs. Be sure to take into account the extra expenses of vacation periods. Most university dormitories and eating facilities close during vacations. Sometimes, however, a dormitory is kept open for students who are unable to go home. Vacations are a good time to travel, but there are considerable expenses involved. After you arrive on campus, discuss the matter of housing during vacation periods with the international student adviser so you will know what to expect and can make appropriate arrangements.
	Bank Account
	It is mandatory for a student to have an account in a bank in US. You shall be making all regular payments in and out of this account. Some banks have special schemes for students; these can be checked out once you come to the US.
	English Proficiency Test for USA
	The success of your educational experience in the United States rests largely on your ability to understand, speak, read, and write the English language. Experience has shown that no other single factor is as important to academic success as proficiency in English. Most academic institutions in the United States require as part of their application process that foreign students take an English examination, like the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). Some schools require a second institutional English proficiency exam before students are allowed to register for classes. Requirements vary with different schools and there may be costs involved. Since these requirements vary, it is better to seek information from the sites.
	Your student visa
	The most common student visa is the F-1 visa. A small number of students travel to the United States on an M-1 visa if they are completing a program of hands-on technical or vocational training or on a J-1 visa if they are on a sponsored exchange program.
	Legal Documents
	As a foreign national entering the United States, you must have certain documents as evidence of your legal status. These includes
	Valid passport, issued by your country, with at least six months validity beyond your entry date. Non-immigrant visa placed inside your passport by a consular officer of a U.S. Embassy or consulate. Certificate of Eligibility (I-20 A-B, I-20 M-N, or DS-2019form) for students and scholars. Arrival-Departure Record (I-94 form), which will be issued to you, usually on the airplane before landing, filled out by you and reviewed and stamped by the immigration officer at your point of entry into the United States.
	You may have additional clearance procedures on arrival, in which case you will be directed to a private work station where a photograph and electronic (ink-less) fingerprints will be taken to verify your identity, and a short interview conducted and follow-up appointment scheduled to verify your plans.

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