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Student Visa
A visa is needed by all international students who wish to study for
longer than six months in Canada . Students must apply for a Student
Authorization at a Canadian embassy or consulate before they leave for
Canada. Authorization usually takes from 1 to 3 months to process. It
is important that you plan ahead.
To apply for a Student Visa, you will need:
1. A current passport
2. An official Letter of Acceptance from Cornerstone Academic College
3. Proof of sufficient funds for living expenses
4. In some countries, a medical examination is needed
Please note: Full payment must be received one month before a Letter of Acceptance will be sent to you.
When international travelers arrive at Pearson International Airport in
Toronto , they are given a Port of Entry stamp on their passports. As a
visitor, you are permitted to stay for six months.
Students from countries participating in the Working Holiday Visa
program are eligible to study full-time or part-time at Cornerstone
Academic College for up to 3 months. Application for Working Holiday
Visa can be made at Canadian consulates or embassies in participating
countries.
Visa extensions are given to eligible students on an individual basis
upon successful completion of their programs. Each applicant must meet
with a Cornerstone counselor for consideration.
If you wish to travel to other countries when in Canada including the
USA , you will need the visa regulations that apply to you. You can get
these by contacting the embassy or consulate of the corresponding
country before you depart from your own country.
It is
mandatory for all students to have their own health care insurance
policies with enough coverage to last the full length of their stay in
Canada . However, in the case that they do not, Cornerstone will assist you to
make the necessary arrangements.
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