Frequently Asked Questions

You must be a permanent resident, have lived in Canada for at least 1,095 days in the last five years, pass a citizenship test and meet the language requirements.

Fresh trips according to Canada's temporary residency forms are the last 5 years.

We highly recommend applying for the visa 5 to 6 months before the start of your classes. This is to avoid that due to embassy delays, your application is not processed on time and you miss the start of your classes. Please be aware that each embassy is different and they are usually very volatile with their processing times, in addition to having delays in their processes. 

If, for example, your classes start in September, then you should ALREADY be applying for the visa in April or May. That is, by April or May you should already have the LOA, the money needed for tuition and living expenses, plus other supporting documents necessary for your application.

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The CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) is a tool used by the Canadian government to rank Express Entry candidates. It evaluates factors such as age, education, work experience, language and others. The higher your score, the more likely you are to receive an invitation to apply (ITA) for permanent residence.

A Mandamus is a legal remedy that compels a public authority to make a decision when there has been an unreasonable delay in processing an immigration application.