Frequent Questions
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Canada does not call "Student Visa" a student visa. Instead, it is called a "Study Permit". You should apply for your permit before you travel to Canada to study.
If Canadian Consulate approves your study permit application, they will also automatically give you either a visitor visa (temporary resident visa) or an electronic travel authorization (eTA), depending on your passport or travel document. This is what allows you to travel to and enter Canada.
Learn what you need to study in Canada.
What is required for the US Student visa?
Applicants need the following documents before applying:
| Official invitation to the pilot training course (Proof of Acceptance) | |
A support letter from an flight training academy in Canada, stating that you are suitable for flight training and passed all the enrollment requirements. The FTP will send you an acceptance letter. Include the original letter with your study permit application. If you need to take some courses before you are accepted, such as DGCA Ground School, into your program (conditional acceptance), the consulate will only issue your study permit for the length of those courses. Once you are accepted into the main program, you will need to apply to extend your stay as a student. |
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| A letter from an employer (outside of the Canada) with a guaranteed offer of employment or employment interview in case of successful completion of your flight training. | |
| Proof that you or your family resides in your home country and owns valuable assets, such as real-estate. Alternatively, a proof that you are married or in a long-term relationship and your wife or husband own assets. | |
| Proof of funding (must have entire amount required for training present in the bank account) or proof that you or your family has sufficient income to support you and pay for your flight training program. |
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You can review a more detailed information about the application requirements here >>>
How do I get my visa?
You will need to follow the outlined below steps in order to be able to obtain your F-1 or M1 visa without any difficulty:
| Step 1 | Receive all the visa support documents from us. Such documents will include:
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| Step 2 | Apply online (recommended) To apply online, you’ll need: |
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| Step 3 | Read the instructions guide Even if you apply online, you should read the instruction guide before you complete your application. The guide will explain how to complete each field on the form. |
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| Step 4 | Prepare your answers for the online tool Before you can upload your forms, you must answer some questions. We use your answers to create a personalized document checklist for you. |
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| Step 5 | Know the fees you have to pay In most cases, your fees will include:
We’ll ask you to pay your fees at the end of your application. Third-party feesDepending on your situation, you may need to pay third parties for:
You won’t pay these fees in your online account. You’ll pay them directly to the third party. Biometrics feeIn most cases, you should pay a biometrics fee when you submit your application. Otherwise you may experience delays. The biometrics fee covers the cost of collecting fingerprints and a digital photo. Find out if you need to give your biometrics. |
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| Step 6 | Create your online account or sign in You need an account to apply online. You can use your account to:
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| Step 7 | The Canadain consulate will process your application online and provide you with the decision within 4 weeks. |
What happens if my visa is rejected?
If you Canada visa is accepted - congratulations!
However, sometime, Canadaian consulate rejects visa applications. But do not worry: we have several ways to help you out of a jam.
The Canadain consulate may reject Student visa application. The main issue is that the applicant is not able to prove strong ties to his/her country of origin. The Canadain Consulate needs to ensure that you have a valid and strong reason to leave the Canada upon completion of training and internship program. In some countries, such as India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, etc. - the Canadain Consulates have more stringent requirements for proof of ties than in other countries of Europe and North America.
Also, the Canadain Consulates are more likely to approve a student visa if applicant is already a pilot, who is certified at least on a PPL level, or has completed ground school, such as DGCA GS, and requires a visa to continue training.
So, what can a Student do if he/she is initially rejected for a Canadain visa?
First of all, re-applying for a Canadain visa immediately after rejection normally results in a repeated rejection. This is why we have contingency contracts with other training academies in Spain and Czech republic in order to allow a student to apply for EU student visa to complete a PPL license in the EU and then re-apply for a Canadian visa from the EU after completion of a PPL.
Canadian Aviation Student Visa information:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/student.asp
EU/Schengen Aviation Student Visa information:
https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/student-schengen-visa/
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You need an F-1 visa for all the US academic programs (FPAP-1, College Degree, Pathway, etc) and you need M-1 visa for all US modular courses.
You will need a Canadian Student visa.
If you have specific questions about the visa forms, please contact your local consulate. We can not consult you about this, as each consulate has slightly different requirements.
Your consulate will tell you exactly which documents you need to bring. In addition, please ensure you bring the visa support documents you get from us.
Yes, you can. If your country does not maintain diplomatic relations with the US (like Iran or North Korea) you can still apply for the US student visa in the closest consulate located abroad.
Not a problem! We have extensive experience dealing with these issues and you need to contact us for detailed guidance on how to mitigate your personal situation.
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