Before registration, it is very important...
We can bundle the similar documents into a single PDF...
so that you don't miss anything while applying.
Then I will show the step by step process so that you don't miss anything.
There will be 8 PDFs, 1 digital photo and some IMM forms.
This will include marksheets from 10th, 12th and your college degrees.
Transcripts if available...
Depending on the time you are applying on, if you have marksheets or not...
Depending on your situation, you will have to attach a bonafide or PDC or DCC.
In this PDF, you have to attach all your passports.
Many people mistake and not only attach their current passport...
But, you have to attach all the iterations of your passport.
Expired as well as new ones.
There will be two main documents in this...
First, medical test receipt...
Second, registration page. Combining these two will do the part.
There will be multiple documents in this...
From initial details to bank transfer details...
Then the receipt from your institute about the fee payment...
that too you need to attach...
then form name WDU from the bank you transferred the money to..
attach that too, and form a complete package.
If your fees was updated, like mine...
It was $16,000 before, $20,000 now...
So, I attached the new fees structure so that they know that I paid 4000$...
beforehand for the seat reservation, and now $16,000 to complete the fees of $20,000.
For GIC, you have to upload all the documents you were getting through the whole process...
All the documents you were getting from your bank, Scotia or CIBC, you have to collect them...
and form a PDF, which will include everything from welcome package, receipt to swift transfer copies and the email confirmation.
You can even attach the swift transfer copy in your tuition fees section.
Then you will have two simple, single-single PDFs...
One is your letter of acceptance, the offer letter...
This can also have 2-3 documents depending on which university you are in...
Some universities give you conditional offer letter...
So, if you have fulfilled any conditions, you can attach the new documents as well...
Second PDF will include your IELTS test scores.
Next comes the most important PDF out of all this, that is your CLIENT Information PDF...
You will attach your SOP in this, but...
will also add the different documents like certificates...
If you are working, then your salary slips...
Proof of anything you mentioned in the SOP...
Because I had some financial cushion, I paid my fees ahead of time...
So, I added the Bank ITRs, statements and the new receipts in this as well...
You might try to mention everything, but they might not be relevant...
You will keep adding more but that might cause a negative or slowing effect on your process...
since they are going to verify each document.
You can try and write a SOP of 3-4 pages...
but if you write a concise 1-2 page SOP...
then that looks great...
and the same thing applies to the certificates as well...
Only upload the certificates with the greatest and the most significant impact.
You will reach here by simply clicking on the link in the description...
You have two options; Sign-in and Sign-up
For a new account, simply click on Sign-up...
Click on "I Accept" and start creating a username...
Username can be random, as it holds very less importance...
Add a few numbers in front of your username to create uniqueness...
Adding numbers will save your time to trying to find the unique name...
Create a password that you can remember...
Something you like and click on create password...
and it will be created...
Now, create some recovery questions in case...
you forgot your credentials and try to get them back...
Select common questions to make them easy to remember...
Add your date of birth and give a proper hint...
then click on continue...
Your GC Key sign up is completed.
Save the username, maybe in your notepad...
This username is your Login ID...
Click on Continue...
Now, you have to answer a series of questions...
They will be shown right after you accept the conditions...
Now this account will be used for your application process...
You created the GC key to come here, and now you are creating this for your Canadian Study Permit...
You can give your email address...
Now, these security questions are important...
Previous ones will be used if you forget the password...
but these ones will be asked every time you sign in.
So, either note them down or take a screenshot after filling these...
They will be asked randomly each time you sign in.
Your basic application layout is ready, and now will apply for the particular segment.
The moment you will fill some of the form ahead...
you will be able to see your application under "Continue your application"
But for now, go lower and select "Apply to come to Canada"
After clicking, your application process will start...
Personal reference code, most of you won't have it since we are applying for the first time...
Ignore it, and scroll down and select...
Select the first option and start your process...
Now, they are checking your eligibility...
1. For Study, 2. Temporarily for more than 6 months...
And if you are Indian, then select India...
Select the country of your residence...
then, select if you have an already existing family member or not...I did "No"
Add your D.O.B. and click continue...
The next series of questions will decide if you are going in SDS or Non SDS...
or with an agent or without an agent...
So, fill them carefully...
First, are you an US citizen. I am not.
Second, are you selected in an institute. I am.
Have you stayed longer than 6 months before in Canada? I did not...
Is you medical exam done under a panel physician? Yes.
Is your GIC and first year fees paid? Yes.
I wanted to go through the SDS category, so I paid GIC and first year fees beforehand...
IELTS Test taken or not? Yes.
Is your score greater than 6 in all modules? Yes.
After this you have qualified for the SDS category.
Marital status? I selected Single...
You can select according to yourself...
Province of Education? Ontario for me.
Now, it is showing that you are going study through the SDS.
Do you have valid work permit? I selected No.
Exchange Student? No. Work is important for your studies? It is not.
Are you going through common wealth scholarship or do you have any participation in such programs? No.
Continue. Any family member will travel along with you? No.
Have you committed any crime? No.
Are you submitting the application on behalf of someone? No, it is my own.
Are you going to use an agent?
If you are going to use one, then select "Yes, I will appoint someone..."
Is your biometrics completed or not?
It is not for me.
Will you pay the application fees? Yes, I will.
Will you be able to upload online copies of documents? Yes.
Since, your application is online...
Only select options that favor online method...
Then you can review your answers, and continue if satisfied...
Now, they are showing you your future steps...
You can read these. I know them, so I am continuing.
Now, this is your documents list.
SDS and Non SDS documents differ a bit...
But we have collected all the documents in the previous part, and now have to upload them...
optional documents are OPTIONAL, and we have all the PDFs ready.
You will see a "Submit" option after you have uploaded all the required documents...
And you can easily pay the fees after clicking on Submit.
If you have any doubts with your profile, you can stop here and sign-out.
You can pay through anyone's credit card.
Previously, you used to pay first and then get the application forms...
But that was offline, now you can pay later.
So, after the payment, your VISA application process will be completed.
Only advice before going will be that...
Check them once, twice, or even thrice. because we don't remember...
the name, email or phone number we are putting when actually getting them 4-5 years prior.
But passport has something totally different.
So, only upload documents with similar credentials...
Discuss with someone who has more knowledge than you in all of this if you want to upload different credential documents...