Kathmandu. If you are traveling to Canada on a study visa, you will not be allowed entry immediately upon arrival at the airport. There you will have to go through a mandatory screening process with the immigration officer of the Canada Border Services Agency.
It’s a kind of interview. In which the immigration authorities make sure that you are really studying and that you have the right license and the necessary documents to stay in Canada.
This conversation is not accidental; Rather, it is intended to prove that you have the ‘intention of a temporary resident’. Which means that you have understood that you will only be in Canada for a certain period of time and will have to leave the country after completing your studies or obtain additional permission as required by law.
Question Category 1: Identity and Purpose of the Journey{
The first questions asked at the airport are related to your identity and the purpose of your visit. The officer wants to know why you have come to Canada, how long you are going to stay and where you plan to stay. Your answers at this stage should be straightforward and consistent with your visa application. Because any inconsistency can raise questions immediately. They can ask:
- Why did you come to Canada?
- How long will you stay?
- Where will you live?
Question Category 2: Your Study
Other questions are related to your study. Questions may include what course you are enrolled in, what college or university you are enrolled in, when your course starts and why you chose that course. Officials also want to understand how this course connects to your previous studies or future plans. Your research may be lengthy if you fail to provide clear and concise information about your course and institution. Authorities may ask:
- Which course have you chosen?
- Which college or university is this?
- course start?
- How long does it last?
- What have you studied before?
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Question Category 3: Financial Situation
The third type of question relates to your money and financial situation. Authorities assess whether you have enough money to study and live in Canada and who is paying for your expenses. Sometimes they may even ask if you plan on working part-time while studying. It’s important to understand that you can only work within the rules and you need to state this clearly. They can ask:
- Who’s paying for your study?
- How much money have you brought in?
- Do you have a job?
Question Category 4: Relationships and Future Plans
The last and most sensitive questions relate to your future intentions. The officer will want to know what you plan to do after your study and whether you understand the terms of your study permit. The correct approach is to honestly say that you may consider getting a work permit or further study after completing your studies, but if you are not sure about this, if you are told that you will be living permanently in Canada, then it may be considered contrary to the purpose of your study visa.
- Do you have any family in Canada?
- Do you want to stay here after your studies?
- What will you do after your study?
The most important thing is to always provide truthful and clear answers at the airport. Providing false information or hiding information is considered very serious and can affect both your visa and entry. You then get a study permit, which you should check carefully. Your name, date of birth, expiration date, and work permit conditions must be correct. If you notice any errors, you should report them to the authorities immediately, as they may be difficult to correct later. –Agency
