What is the LOA and why is it necessary to study in Canada?

To study in Canada, you need to understand its immigration system. If you have never heard of the LOA, or are unclear why it is so important for an international student, then avoid doing your academic registration without the guidance of a specialized educational advisor.

In this blog, I will explain everything you need to know about the Letter of Acceptance (LOA). This document is crucial to process your study permit and you can successfully obtain it thanks to Immiland Education's guide. Read with me to the end and learn the correct process - let's get started!

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What is LOA?

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LOA stands for Letter of Acceptanceor Letter of Acceptance. This is the official document issued by a Canadian educational institution (university or college) certifying that you have been accepted into one of its programs of study. It is like a pass to enter the life of an international student in Canada.

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Why is LOA so important and what is it for?

The LOA is a prerequisite to apply for your study permit with the Canadian government. Without a valid LOA from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI), which are institutions approved by the government to receive international students, you simply cannot begin the application process for your study permit. The LOA proves that you have a legitimate place to study an academic program in Canada.

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Why is Canada asking for the LOA? 

The reason behind this requirement is because the Canadian government needs:

1. Verify that the intention to study at a recognized college or university is genuine, and not for any other reason.
2. Corroborate that the college/university has evaluated and considered that you have the necessary academic profile to successfully complete the program.
3. Validate that there is a real quota for the international student in a specific program, which helps in planning and immigration control.
4. Support the study permit with the information in the LOA (program name, duration, start and end dates, costs) in order to process the application correctly.

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How do I get the LOA? 

Getting the LOA is the result of a well-done application process to an educational institution. The LOA is not requested to the institution by just writing an email or filling out a form. Here I explain the step by step that we follow at Immiland Education:

1. Our team of vocational counselors begins by getting to know the student through an evaluation of his or her profile. We ask: What have you studied? What are your goals? What is your budget? Then with this information, we identify the programs and institutions that best suit the student. 
2. The next phase is the selection of programs and institutions. Here we present you with options of colleges and universities with which we have agreements, making sure that they are Designated Learning Institutions (DLI) conducive to the Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP).
3. We then prepare the application. At this stage, we guide the student in the collection and review of all necessary documents, including transcripts, diplomas, language tests (IELTS/TOEFL or duolingo if applicable), letters of intent, etc., and ensure that their application is complete and flawless, to maximize the chances of acceptance.
4. Finally, we send the application and follow up with the institution until we get a response.

In this way, the process is well executed, until finally the email or document with the requested LOA arrives and the first big step is completed! 

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What do you do after receiving the LOA? 

Obtaining the LOA is a huge accomplishment, but now it is necessary to use it to obtain the study permit. This step is out of our competence at Immiland Education, as this is an immigration procedure and it is done by a regulated consultant or a Canadian lawyer..

This professional takes care of the legal and immigration aspects and uses the letter of acceptance obtained to prepare and submit your study permit application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), and ensures that all immigration documents (financial, biographical, etc.) are in order. If the student wishes, Immiland Canada can represent him/her before the Canadian government during the permit application process.

The educational consultant assists you in obtaining the LOA and the immigration consultant uses the LOA to help you enter the country legally.

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At Immiland Education, our comprehensive service accompanies you from that first moment, even if you don't yet know what you want to study. The LOA is the first major stepping stone in the educational career and international student experience in Canada, and our vocational advisors are ready to help you successfully navigate this experience.

Are you ready to celebrate the arrival of your LOA and study in Canada? Contact us today at: https://www.immilandcanada.com/educacion/contacto and we will be happy to help you.

I hope this topic will be useful for your study process. Please share it with other interested people and help us to spread this important information.

Thank you very much for reading! See you in the next blog!

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With love, 

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Immiland Education