STUDENTS CHECKLIST
( International Students )
WHEN YOU RECEIVE THE STUDY PERMIT :
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Make travel arrangements : book flights
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Make banking arrangements : transfer money, purchase traveler's cheques, get credit cards
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Arrange for accommodation : housing
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Arrange for private health care insurance (if you are planning to be in Canada for less than 12 months)
Important Note:
Carry all required entry documents with you when you travel to Canada. Do NOT pack them in your suitcase. These include: passport (with visa, if required), immigration letter authorizing your Study Permit, and your Aesthetics Pro letter of acceptance.
PRESENTING YOUR DOCUMENTS :
You will need to show:
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a valid passport or travel document
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the letter of introduction the visa office sent you when they approved your study permit (this letter has your permit reference number which we use to issue your study permit)
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a copy of the acceptance letter your school sent you
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proof that you have enough money to support yourself during your stay in Canada
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letters of reference or any other documents the visa office where you applied told you to bring and either a valid:
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eTA. If you have an approved eTA, it will be linked to the passport that you used to apply for your study permit or
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temporary resident visa.
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WHEN YOU ARRIVE IN CANADA :
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Provide all required entry documents to the Canada Immigration officer on arrival
Information when arriving at the airport
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Contact your family to tell them you have arrived safely
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Attend an International Student Orientation Program with our Program Adviser or Program Director
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Open a bank account
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Get a Social Insurance Number (SIN) (necessary if you will be working on campus or with an off-campus work permit)
SIN Application Form : https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/sin/reports/apply.html#otp1
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Register for classes (if you did not do this before your arrival)