GRANTS TOBACCONISTS

- a bank draft in convertible currency; - proof of payment of tuition and residence fees;

- for those with a scholarship or those with a Canadian funded educational program: proof of funding paid from within Canada;

· if foreign exchange control measures exist in your country, you must provide proof that you will be permitted by the exchange control authorities of your country to export funds for all of your expenses; and.

· if additional documents are required, a visa officer will inform you.

Note: Children under 16 years of age who are travelling alone must have information (name, address, phone number) about the person or school who will be responsible for them. If the child is the subject of a custody order, proof of custody and the other parent’s consent must also be provided. Minors travelling without their parents require a letter of permission from the non-accompanying parent(s).

• But, if you’re a student, wallowing in your tough, pressure-cooker-like studies and long lists of student debts, is there a way you could actually earn your keep and continue on with your scholastic pursuits?
• Sit back and relax, while I fry up the next post on how to bring home the ‘Canadian’ bacon while holding a student permit.

For more information regarding Student Visas and Permits, visit :

• CIC Canada.
• “The US is our trading partner, our neighbour, our ally and our friend… and sometimes we’d like to give them such a smack!” - Rick Mercer.