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How long it takes to process CAQ?
Your CAQ must remain valid your entire semester right from day one. The average application processing time is 20 working days (at least four weeks), not including postal mail times.
Can I apply for CAQ and study permit at the same time?
Can I apply to a Canadian university and for a study permit (and possibly a CAQ if I intend to study in Quebec) at the same time? No. You can only apply for a study permit after you have received your acceptance letter from a university or college.
How long is CAQ valid for?
A CAQ is usually valid for 4 years for undergraduates and PhD students, and 1 to 2 years for Masters students (depending on the length of their program).
Can I study in Quebec without CAQ?
Important: You will need your CAQ from Immigration Quebec to obtain a Study Permit from Citizenship and Immigration Canada. It is your responsibility to ensure that your immigration documentation is in order before registering. No exceptions will be made for students who apply late for their CAQ and Study Permit.
What documents are required for CAQ?
What are the documents required for the application of CAQ?
- Payment of the fees.
- Pages of your passport containing your identity and personal information and passport expiration date.
- Letter of admission from the registrar of the institution where admission is secured.
Do Canadians need CAQ?
Important: You will need your CAQ from Immigration Quebec to obtain a Study Permit from Citizenship and Immigration Canada. You cannot apply for a Study Permit within Canada, but it can be renewed once you are in the country through the same office of issuance.
How much does CAQ cost?
There is a $110 application fee for a CAQ for studies. The fee is non-refundable, even if your application is denied.
How do I extend CAQ?
CAQ Renewal Guide
- Step 1: Complete the application online and pay the processing fee by credit card.
- Step 2: Obtain your personalized checklist.
- Step 3: Gather all the supporting documents on your personalized checklist.
How long does it take to get a CAQ from Immigration Quebec?
Immigration Quebec tries to process applications within 20 business days, however, we advise you to start earlier in case there are processing delays. *Please note that some foreign nationals are exempt from requiring a CAQ (for example – if you are coming are admitted into a program of study that is LESS than six months).
What is the CAQ and when should I apply for it?
The Certificat d’acceptation du Québec (CAQ) is a mandatory immigration document for all international students at McGill*. You should apply for your CAQ as soon as you’ve been admitted to McGill. Immigration Quebec tries to process applications within 20 business days, however, we advise you to start earlier in case there are processing delays.
What is a Quebec acceptance certificate (CAQ)?
A number of Quebec’s temporary resident programs require a certificat d’acceptation du Québec (CAQ), or Quebec Acceptance Certificate, to authorize stay in Quebec. Did you know? A Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) authorizes temporary stay in the Province of Quebec.
What is the duration of a study permit in Quebec?
The duration of a study permit for students destined to Quebec should coincide with the duration of the CAQ which has a maximum duration of 49 months. If the study permit’s duration is shorter than the CAQs, officers should provide reasons for this in the “Remarks” section of the permit.