Some people may apply at a port of entry if they have a letter of acceptance from a Canadian educational institution and are

• nationals or permanent residents of the United States;
• residents of Greenland or residents of Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon; or
• people whose study permits have been approved in writing by officers outside Canada but to whom the permits have not been issued.

A foreign national who wishes to study in Canada may only do so if he/she is in possesion of a Student Visa issued by Canadian immigration authorities.

Foreign students must meet certain requirements when applying for study permits. Officers look at many factors before deciding whether an applicant qualifies for a study permit. People wishing to study in Canada must :

• present a letter of acceptance from the educational institution where they intend to study; and
• demonstrate that they are able to
  • pay the tuition fees for the course or program of studies that they intend to pursue;
  • financially support themselves and any family members who are with them during their period of study;
  • cover the transportation cost for themselves and any family members to and from Canada; and
• pass a CIC medical examination, if required.

In addition, they must satisfy the officer that

• they are not inadmissible to Canada; and
• they will leave Canada at the end of the period that they are allowed to stay.