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An offshore study permit is for students applying from outside Canada for the first time. Simmi Immigration helps you assemble a complete package — acceptance, funds and study plan — that answers the officer’s questions before they are asked.
- DLI letter
- Acceptance from a designated institution
- Proof of funds
- GIC plus first-year tuition
- PAL
- Provincial attestation letter, if required
- Study plan
- Explain your program and goals
Overview
Overview
A first-time study permit application from outside Canada is assessed on three pillars: a genuine acceptance from a designated learning institution, clearly documented finances, and a study plan that connects your program to your background and goals.
The strongest offshore applications are consistent — the acceptance, the funds, the study plan and your history all tell the same story. Gaps or contradictions are among the most common reasons for a refusal.
The detail
What you need to know
What a first-time application needs
- Letter of acceptance from a designated learning institution (DLI).
- Proof of funds — typically a GIC plus first-year tuition.
- Provincial attestation letter (PAL), where it is required.
- A study plan explaining your program choice and career direction.
Answers
Frequently asked questions
Applicants typically show a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) plus evidence of first-year tuition and living costs. The funds should be documented and traceable.
A PAL is a document from the province confirming your study permit application counts within its allocation. Most first-time applicants now need one, though some categories are exempt. Requirements can change, so confirm current rules before applying.
Next step
Applying from outside Canada?
We review your acceptance, finances and study plan so your first-time application is complete and consistent before it is filed.
This page provides general information and is not legal advice. Program rules change and individual circumstances matter. Confirm current IRCC requirements before applying.
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