Document checklist generator — Canada study permit (per visa office)

Tailors the document list to the specific IRCC visa office (New Delhi / Chandigarh / Bengaluru) and program type.

CA · Canada

Generate a document checklist for [CLIENT_NAME] applying for a Canadian study permit, processed at [VISA_OFFICE], for a [PROGRAM_LEVEL] program. SDS stream: yes. Output a structured checklist grouped as: SECTION 1 — MANDATORY (IRCC-required) • Letter of Acceptance from DLI (with current address, program details, start date) • Valid passport (bio page + all visas/stamps pages) • Two recent photos (35×45mm, white background, IRCC specs) • Proof of funds — specify amounts: - If SDS: GIC of CAD 20,635 + Year 1 tuition fully paid - If non-SDS: Bank statements 4 months, FD certificates, education loan sanction letter • IELTS Academic 6.0 minimum (SDS: 6.0 each band; non-SDS: institution requirement) • Medical exam confirmation (if from designated countries — India IS on the list) • Biometrics receipt SECTION 2 — STRONGLY RECOMMENDED • Statement of Purpose (see SOP prompt) • Letter of Explanation (see LOE prompt) • Academic transcripts (Grade 10, 12, Bachelor's if applicable) — original + notarised English translation • Degree certificate (if applicable) • Resume / CV • Work experience letters (if applicable) SECTION 3 — FUNDS SUPPORTING DOCS • GIC purchase certificate (CIBC / Scotiabank / RBC / ICICI / SBI) • Tuition payment receipt from institution • Sponsor's bank statements (6 months) • Sponsor's ITR (3 years if self-employed; 2 if salaried) • Sponsor's affidavit of support (notarised) • Source of funds explanation if amounts are large or unusual • Property documents if liquidating to fund SECTION 4 — TIES TO HOME (R216(1)(b) anchors) • Property documents in India • Employment certificate (for sponsor / for student if working before) • Family business documents • Letter from parents stating expected return SECTION 5 — VISA-OFFICE-SPECIFIC NOTES FOR [VISA_OFFICE] • Specific instructions for that VAC's biometrics scheduling • Local document apostille / attestation requirements • Common refusal grounds observed at [VISA_OFFICE] in the past 6 months For each item in the list, mark: ✓ Original required ✓ Notarised translation required ✓ Apostilled (Hague Convention) required End with: "DRAFT CHECKLIST — for RCIC review. Verify against the IRCC Study Permit Document Checklist for [VISA_OFFICE] at canada.ca. Apostille requirements changed for India in 2024 — confirm latest MEA / IRCC alignment."