The IMM 1294 form is an application for a study permit made outside of Canada. This document is essential for individuals seeking to study at a designated learning institution in Canada. Completing this form accurately is crucial for a successful application process.
The IMM 1294 form serves as a crucial gateway for international students aspiring to study in Canada. This application for a study permit is specifically designed for individuals applying from outside the country. It encompasses a variety of personal details, including the applicant's full name, date of birth, and citizenship status, ensuring that the Canadian authorities can accurately assess eligibility. The form also requires information about the applicant's educational history and intended studies, including the name of the educational institution and the duration of the program. Furthermore, applicants must disclose their financial resources to demonstrate their ability to support themselves during their stay. Background information is equally important; applicants must answer questions related to their immigration history, health status, and any criminal record, which can significantly impact their application. As such, filling out the IMM 1294 form accurately and completely is essential for a smooth application process. Understanding the nuances of this form can make a significant difference in the journey toward studying in Canada.
When filling out the IMM 1294 form, attention to detail is crucial. Here’s a guide to help you navigate the process effectively.
When filling out and using the IMM 1294 form for a study permit application, consider the following key takeaways:
Passport Paperwork - Applicants living outside the U.S. must contact the nearest embassy or consulate.
Cash Receipt Voucher - The form can help identify potential discrepancies in cash transactions.
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APPLICATION FOR STUDY PERMIT
MADE OUTSIDE OF CANADA
If you need more space for any section, print out an additional page containing the appropriate section, complete and submit it with your application.
1 UCI
2
*I want service in
OFFICE USE ONLY
Validated
PERSONAL DETAILS
1
Full name
*Family name (as shown on your passport or travel document)
Given name(s) (as shown on your passport or travel document)
a) Have you ever used any other name (e.g. Nickname, maiden name, alias, etc.) ?
*No
*Yes
b) Family name
Given name(s)
*3
*Sex
4
Date of birth
5
Place of birth
*City/Town
*Country or Territory
*YYYY
*MM
*DD
6
*Citizenship
7
Current country or territory of residence:
Country or Territory
Status
Other
From
To
*
YYYY-MM-DD
8
Previous countries or territories of residence: During the past five years have you lived in any country or territory other than your country
of citizenship or your current country or territory of residence (indicated above) for more than six months?
9
Country or territory where applying:
Same as current country or territory of residence?
10
*a) Your current marital status
b) (If you are married or in a common-law relationship) Provide the date
Date
on which you were married or entered into the common-law relationship
c) Provide the name of your current Spouse/Common-law partner
Family name
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY - DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE
This form is made available by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and is not to be sold to applicants.
IMM 1294 (06-2019) E(DISPONIBLE EN FRANÇAIS - IMM 1294 F)
APPLICATION FOR STUDY MADE OUTSIDE CANADA
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Applicant Name
Date of Birth
PERSONAL DETAILS (CONTINUED)
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a) Have you previously been married or in a common-law relationship?
b) Provide the following details for your previous Spouse/Common-law Partner:
c) Date of birth
d) Type of relationship
YYYY
MM
DD
LANGUAGE(S)
1*a) Native language/ Mother Tongue
*b) Are you able to communicate in English and/or French?
c) In which language are you most at ease?
d) Have you taken a test from a designated testing agency to assess your proficiency in English or French?
PASSPORT
*Passport number
*Country or territory of issue
3
*Issue date
4*Expiry date
* For this trip, will you use a passport issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Taiwan that includes your personal identification number?
* For this trip, will you use a National Israeli passport?
NATIONAL IDENTITY DOCUMENT
Do you have a national identity document?
* No
* Yes
2Document number
3Country or territory of issue
4Issue date
5Expiry date
US PR CARD
Are you a lawful Permanent Resident of the United States with a valid alien registration card (green card)?
3Expiry date
CONTACT INFORMATION
If submitting your application by mail:
-All correspondence will go to this address unless you indicate your e-mail address below.
-Indicating an e-mail address will authorize all correspondence, including file and personal information, to be sent to the e-mail address you specify.
-If you wish to authorize the release of information from your application to a representative, indicate their e-mail and mailing address(es) in this section and on the IMM5476 form.
Current mailing address
P.O. box
Apt/Unit
Street no.
*Street name
Province/State
Postal code
District
Residential address
Same as mailing address?
Street name
City/Town
IMMIGRATION, REFUGEES AND CITIZENSHIP CANADA
IMM 1294 (06-2019) EIMMIGRATION, RÉFUGIÉS ET CITOYENNETÉ CANADA APPLICATION FOR STUDY MADE OUTSIDE CANADA
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Telephone no.
Canada/US
Type
Country Code No.
Ext.
Alternate Telephone no.
Fax no.
E-mail address
DETAILS OF INTENDED STUDY IN CANADA
1I have been accepted at the following educational institution (Attach the original letter of acceptance).
*a) Name of School
* b) My level of study will be:
c) My field of study will be:
d) Complete address of school in Canada
*Province
*Address
a) Designated Learning Institution # (O#)
b) My Student ID # is:
Duration of
*From
*To
expected
study
The cost of my studies will be:
*Funds available for my stay (CAD)
*a) My expenses in Canada will be paid by:
b) Other
*Tuition
Room and board
If you are less than 17 years of age, you must fill out the Custodian Declaration (IMM 5646) form.
EDUCATION
Have you had any post secondary education (including university, college or apprenticeship training)?
If you answered ‘‘yes’’, give full details of your highest level of post secondary education.
Field and level of study
School/Facility name
EMPLOYMENT
Give details of your employment for the past 10 years, including if you have held any government positions (such as civil servant, judge, police officer, mayor, member of parliament, hospital administrator.)
*Current Activity/Occupation
*Company/Employer/Facility name
Previous Activity/Occupation
Company/Employer/Facility name
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
You must complete this section if you are 18 years of age or older.
a) Within the past two years, have you or a family member ever had tuberculosis of the lungs or been in close contact with a person with tuberculosis?
No
Yes
b) Do you have any physical or mental disorder that would require social and/or health services, other than medication, during a stay in Canada?
c) If you answered "yes" to question 1a) or 1b), please provide details and the name of the family member (if applicable).
a) Have you ever remained beyond the validity of your status, attended school without authorization or worked without authorization in Canada?
b) Have you ever been refused a visa or permit, denied entry or ordered to leave Canada or any other country or territory?
c) Have you previously applied to enter or remain in Canada?
d) If you answered “yes” to question 2a), 2b) or 2c), please provide details.
a) Have you ever committed, been arrested for, or been charged with or convicted of any criminal offence in any country or territory?
b) If you answered “yes” to question 3a) above, please provide details.
a) Did you serve in any military, militia, or civil defence unit or serve in a security organization or police force (including non obligatory national service, reserve
or volunteer units)?
b) If you answered yes to question 4a), please provide dates of service and countries or territories where you served.
Are you, or have you ever been a member or associated with any political party, or other group or organization which has engaged in or advocated violence as a
means to achieving a political or religious objective, or which has been associated with criminal activity at any time?
Have you ever witnessed or participated in the ill treatment of prisoners or civilians, looting or desecration of religious buildings?
If you answered “yes” to any of questions 3 to 6 above, or upon request of a visa officer, you MAY BE REQUIRED to fill out IMM 5257 Schedule 1.
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SIGNATURE
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), or an organization at CIC’ request, may want to contact you in the future to ask you about any services you received from CIC prior to the application process (such as participation in an information forum), during the application process (including the application process itself as well as orientation or accreditation services), and services received after arriving in Canada (including settlement, integration and citizenship). CIC will use this information, along with the information provided by other individuals, for research, performance measurement or evaluation purposes. CIC will not use this information to make any decisions about you personally.
Do you consent to be contacted by CIC, or an organization at CIC’s request, in the future? (Y/N)
I understand that CIC is collecting this personal information to assess whether I should be granted a study permit and will use this information to verify my eligibility for a study permit as well as my compliance with the conditions of my study permit. CIC may disclose my personal information to CBSA to enforce the requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
I also understand that CIC may disclose my personal information to my designated learning institution to inquire whether I am in compliance with the conditions of my study permit. I consent to the disclosure of my personal information by my designated learning institution to CIC for the purpose of determining whether I am in compliance with these conditions. Failure to provide such consent will result in a refusal to grant a study permit.
I declare that I have answered all questions in this application fully and truthfully.
Signature of Applicant or Parent/Legal Guardian’s for a person under 18 years of age.
Date: YYYY-MM-DD
IMPORTANT NOTE:
This application must be signed and dated before it is submitted by mail.
Do not forget to include photos, fees (if applicable) and any other documents required. Review the application guide for more information and verify that you have completed and provided all of the required documents as per the document checklist.
PRIVACY NOTICE
Personal information provided on this form is collected and will be used, disclosed, and retained by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) under the authority of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA). The personal information provided will be used for the purpose of processing applications. The personal information provided may be disclosed to other federal government institutions and third parties including law enforcement bodies, provincial/territorial governments and/or foreign governments for the purpose of validating identity, eligibility and admissibility.
The personal information collected on an application, and other information collected in support of an application,may be used for computer analytics to support processing of applications and decision making, includ ing your application. Personal information, including from computer analytics, may also be used for purposes including research, statistics, program and policy evaluation, internal audit, compliance, risk management, strategy development and reporting.
Where biometrics are provided in support of an application, the fingerprints collected will be stored and shared with the RCMP. The fingerprint record may also be disclosed to law enforcement agencies in Canada in accordance with subsection 13.11(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations. The information may be used to establish or verify the identity of a person in order to prevent, investigate, or prosecute an offence under any law of Canada or a Province. This information may also be used to establish or verify the identity of an individual whose identity cannot reasonably be otherwise established or verified because of physical or mental condition. Canada may also share immigration information related to biometric records with foreign governments with whom Canada has an agreement or arrangement.
Failure to complete the form in full may result in a delay or the application not being processed. The Privacy Act gives individuals the right of access to, protection, and correction of their personal information. Further details are available in Info Source. If you are not satisfied with the manner in which IRCC handles your personal information, you may exercise your right to file a complaint to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada. The collection, use, disclosure and retention of your personal information is further described in IRCC’s personal information bank - IRCC PPU 051.
Understanding the IMM 1294 form, which is used for applying for a study permit outside of Canada, can be challenging. Here are seven common misconceptions about this form, along with clarifications to help applicants navigate the process more effectively.
This is not true. Applicants must include necessary documents, such as a letter of acceptance from a designated learning institution in Canada, to validate their application.
In fact, the form is required for all students, regardless of whether they intend to study full-time or part-time.
While it is a crucial part of the application, applicants must also meet other criteria, such as demonstrating sufficient funds and meeting health requirements.
Processing times can vary significantly based on numerous factors, including the applicant's country of residence and the completeness of the application.
Providing inaccurate or misleading information can lead to application denial or even a ban from entering Canada in the future.
Only designated learning institutions approved by the Canadian government are eligible for study permits, so it's essential to verify this status.
While primarily aimed at international students, it is also relevant for certain individuals already in Canada who wish to change their study status.