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ZED Global Consultants offer visitor visa to Canada and our team receives several queires with regards to this. In order to assist our clients, we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions that may be helpful to the potential applicants who wish to come to Canada.

1. How long can I stay in Canada as a Visitor?

In most cases, visitors to Canada can remain in the country for six months from the day they enter Canada. The date by which a visitor must leave Canada will be indicated by a stamp in their passport and/or a document provided to them by a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officer.

2. What is the differerence between a single and a multiple-entry visa?

As indicated by the name of the visa, single entey visas permit the holder to enter Canada one time only, while a multiple-entry visa allows repeated entry to Canada so long as the visa remains valid.

3. Can I fill out one visa application for my whole family if we were travelling together?

No. Everyone must complete and sign their own visitor visa application and submit accordingly.

4. Is there any way I can help a friend or family memeber visit Canada?

Although your firends and family members must compelte their own visa applications, a letter of invitation is a document you can submit to help your family members or firends to come to Canada.

5. Do I need a medical exam to get a visitor visa?

This depends on the visitor’s length of stay in Canada. In most cases, visitors in Canada for six months or less do not require a medical exam.

6. I got a new passport but I have a valid visa in my old one. Can I use the visa in my old passport?

It is possible to travel to Canada using a valid visitor visa placed in an old passport. However, travellers, in this situation must bring both of the following documents with them to Canada:

• The old passport with a valid visa
• The new valid passport

7. How can I extend my stay as a visitor?

Extending your stay in Canada requires that you submit biometrics and apply for a visitor record. This documents allows visitors to Canada three otpions to extend their stay in the Country:

• As a visitor;
• As a worker authorized to work in Canada without a workpermit;
• As a student authorized to study in Canada without a study permit.

8. Is a visitor visa the same thing as a visitor record?

No. A visitor visa is required by foreign nationals looking to travel and enter Canada as a visitor (usually upto six months).

Whereas, a visitor record is provided by CBSA officers to either extend or retirct recipient’s stay in Canada. This type of document may also be given to a foreign national, by either CBSA or IRCC, after their application to extend their stay or restrict their status in Canada is approved.

9. Can I file an appeal if my visitor visa is denied?

There is no official appeal process for a visitor visa application from IRCC. When an applicant is denied a visitor visa to enter Canada, they may re-apply, but IRCC recommends that they only do so if their situaiton & circumstances have changed, or they have new information to submit thay may favour the visa outcome in their favour. In that case, our team can help you re-apply with correct documents after yoru visa application has been reviewed by ZED Global Consultants.

10. When re-applying, do I need to pay the biometric fee again?

No, once you have already paid the biometric fee of CAD $ 85, you do not have to pay this fee again. Your biometrics are valid for next 10 years.

Closing Remarks

Our team at ZED Global Consultants comes across various cases and scenarios. Therefore, we felt it necessary to address the most commonly asked questions. We do understand that our Clients may have more questions and therefore, our office , meeting rooms, trained staff is available to offer the necessary advice and consult so that your journey to Canada is executed successfuly.

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Are you considering studying in Canada and searching for a quicker way to obtain your Canadian Study Permit? If so, then this article will offer some helpful guidance.

International Students aiming to study in Canada can expedite their study permit applicaiton process through a specialized program offered by the Canadian Government. This program is called Student Direct Stream (SDS) and students from eligible countries may be able to recieve their Canadian study permit faster i.e. in less than 20 days. The good news is that students from Pakistan are also eligible to apply under this program.

About the SDS Program

The Student Direct Stream (SDS) Program offered by the Canadaian government provides faster processing option for eligible international students applying for study permit in Canada. By meeting specific criteria and submiting the required documents, students may be able to benefit from a streamlined study permit application experience that is much fast as compared to the normal study permit application.

Most SDS applications are processed in 20 calender days.

Who can apply?

If you are wondering whether students from Pakistan are eligible for this program or not then let us save your time and tell you the good news that students from Pakistan are eligible to apply for this program.

However, there are addition criteria to be met in order to avoid any refusals of study permit. To qualify for the SDS program, following criteria shall be met:

• Country of Residence: To qualify for the SDS stream, you must be a resident of one of the following countries: Antigua, Barbuda, Brazil, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, India, Morocco, Pakistan, Peru, The Philippines, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Senegal, Trinidad and Tobago, or Vietnam.
• School acceptance letter: You must provide an acceptance letter from a post-secondary designated learning institution in Canada (DLI).
• Medical Exam;
• Police certificate;
• Provincial attestation letter (PAL);
• Proof of language proficiency;
• Financial proof. 

How to apply for a Study Permit under SDS Program?

If you have decided and are ready to apply, let us take you through the process quickly. Here is how you can fast track the study permit applicaiton:

1. Get Organized: Gather all the required documents, including your letter of acceptance, proof of payments and International Student GIC, language test results, medical tests and police certificate, and the PAL.
2. Apply through ZED Global Consultants: A team of trained professional guiding you through the process is always a good way to apply for your study permit application and it doesnt hurt to be guided in the correct direction. once you have all the documents in order, one of our Overseas Study Consultant (OSC) will double check them for any errors, accuracy and completeness before submiting them because incomplete or inaccurate applications may result in delays or even rejections.  You will also be given a time slot to appear for your biometrics at a VFS Center.
3. Track your application status: After submitting your application, it can be tracked online.
4. Post-application: Once your applicaiton is submitted, after 20 calender days, you will recieve the response from the IRCC. If your application is approved, congratulations ! You’ll receive a letter of introduction from IRCC, which you can present to the immigration officer upon your arrival in Canada. This letter is your study permit. On the other hand, if your application if refused, don’t worry. You will have the option to appeal and reapply the decision with updated information and our OSC will assist you through this process.

By stating the SDS program step-by-step, we hope that this gives you clarity and supports your educational journey to Canada with confidence. Good luck!

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Montreal, Canada ranks among top ten best cities for international students

Montreal, Canada has ranked as one of the best cities in the world for international studenrts accrodingly to the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Best Students Cities of 2025,

Qubec’s largest city placed 101th in the ranking of 150 cities. It had an overall score of 92.1 out of 100.

The top ten cities were:

• London
• Tokyo
• Seoul
• Munich
• Melbourne
• Sydney
• Paris
• Zurich
• Berlin
• Montreal

Toronoto, Canada’s largest and most populated city, came in the 11th place and Vancouver ranked 19th.

The QS Top University study considered six key categories when ranking global universities. For example, each city required a population of more than 250,000 people and at least two universities featured in the recent QS World University Rankings.

Montreal is home to McGill Univeristy and Concordia University, both based in the downtown core.

Student Mix

Apart from the results of the QS University ranking, the survey assigned scores under five other categories. For example, the “Student Mix” category considered the proportion of students in the city’s population and how many of them are international studnets. It also factored in the inclusivity of the city and country where the universities are located.

According to the Tourisme Montréal , the city hosts 40,000 internaitonal students from 150 countires each year.

Desirability

The second category was desirability. This highlights factors such as safety, pollution levels and how many respondents wanted to study in the city.

Employer Actvity

This factor uses the data to find the cities that are the most popular in recruting and hiring new graduates. Toronto again took the highest score of all Canadian cities followed by Vancouver and Montreal respectively.

Affordability

Montreal scored highest in affordability as compared to Toronot and Vancouver. The paramenters such as apartment rentals, boarding and lodging expenses are taken into consideration.

Student View

This category is based on how students rate their city for several factors including tolerance, diversity, transit, friendliness, nightlife, culture and sustainability.

It also factors in how likely studnets are to stay in their city for at least one year after grduation. QS says this reflects students’ perspective on the availability of employment and their overall experience in a city. Montreal had the highest score followed by Toronto.

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What to do is your Canada Study Permit Application is rejected?

Applying for a study permit to Canada is a duanting process and usually spans over a couple of months. However, it becomes equally saddening when an international student’s visa application is rejected !

As per the Immigration, Refugees and Citizienship Canada (IRCC), there is no formal appeal process avaialble to international students who are rejected for a Canadian study permit.

However, international students can, indeed, apply for a reconsideration of their study permit decision if they can present new and supportive evidence that argues against the rejected decision of their inital application. This again can become a time taking and a challenging task and we adivce students to get professional help from overseas study consultants.

Things you should know about reapplying for a Canadian Study Permit

There are few points that the team at ZED Global Consultants have outlined below that are key elements to rememebr before submitting a second study permit application to IRCC:

1. How long do I have to reapply?

According to IRCC, international students can reapply for a study permit at any time, as long as their PAL (Provincial Attestation Letter) remains valid. In other words, your study permit application must be submitted before the expiry of the PAL.

Please note that if there is no date stated on the PAL letter, then usually the considered date shall be Jan 21, 2025.

2. What do I need to reapply?

There are several things an international student will need to reapply for a Canadaian study permit.

• a valid PAL Letter;
• IRCC will reconsider an application that presents new information (including new evidentiary documents) that resolves the concerns/issues that were stated in the refusal letter.

Clsoing Remarks

There can be several reasons of refusals for a study permit to Canada. These can be :

• lack of financial supporting letter;
• errors in the study permit application;
• weak ties to the home country;
• Personal statement of the student that is not clear;
• When an application is not supported by a PAL;
• Admission at an institute that is not listed in DLI;
• Submitting the study permit application late.

In order to correctly submit a study permit application to Canada, we have a trained team to help and guide you through the process in the most transparent manner so that you are part of the process and are also aware of the procedures involved.

At ZED Global Consultants, we do not guarantee any type of visa because it is at the discretion of the respective embassy. However, considiering this fact, a correct, well structured, error – free visa application increases the success probability tremendously.

For any furhter information, you may contact us for consultation and advice.

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The Red Seal Program, formally known as the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program, is a program that sets common standards to assess the skills of tradespeople across Canada. Industry is heavily involved in developing the national standard for each trade. It is a partnership between the federal government and provinces and territories, which are responsible for apprenticeship training and trade certification in their jurisdictions.

Tradespersons who have successfully passed the Red Seal examination receive a Red Seal endorsement on their provincial/territorial trade certificate. The Red Seal, when affixed to a provincial or territorial trade certificate, indicates that a tradesperson has demonstrated the knowledge required for the national standard in that trade. The Red Seal endorsement promotes excellence to employers, instills pride in skilled workers, and facilitates labour mobility.

How can you apply?

This program extends to different trades & for the respective tradesperson. If the applicant has the required knowledge and experience in the relevant trade, he/she can choose to apply to a particular province and request a review supported by an Expression of Interest (EOI).

How can ZED Global Consulants Help?

Our team will shortlist the candidates that fulfil the basic eligibility criteria. This is done by thorough review of applicant’s profile, past experience & knowledge. Once the trade is shortlisted, our team selects the relevant province where the application may be logged. A sample test is also shared to evaluate the applicant’s knowledge and capability.

After the initial screening and selection, the application is filled to receive the invitation to apply for a temporay visitor visa so that the applicant can come and sit for an exam in Canada.

What are the trades in Red Seal Program?

• Agricultural Equipment Technician
• Appliance Service Technician
• Auto Body and Collision Technician
• Automotive Refinishing Technician
• Baker
• Boilermaker
• Bricklayer
• Cabinetmaker
• Carpenter
• Concrete Finisher
• Construction Craft Worker
• Construction Electrician
• Cook
• Drywall Finisher and Plasterer
• Hairstylist
• Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
• Heavy Equipment Operator (Dozer)
• Heavy Equipment Operator (Excavator)
• Heavy Equipment Operator (Tractor-Loader-Backhoe)
• Industrial Electrician
• Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
• Instrumentation and Control Technician
• Insulator (Heat and Frost)
• Ironworker (Generalist)
• Ironworker (Reinforcing)
• Ironworker (Structural/Ornamental)
• Landscape Horticulturist
• Machinist
• Metal Fabricator (Fitter)
• Mobile Crane Operator
• Motorcycle Technician
• Painter and Decorator
• Parts Technician
• Plumber
• Powerline Technician
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
• Sheet Metal Worker
• Sprinkler Fitter
• Steamfitter/Pipefitter
• Tilesetter
• Tool and Die Maker
• Tower Crane Operator
• Transport Trailer Technician
• Truck and Transport Mechanic
• Welder

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Studying abroad in Canada offers a wealth of opportunities due to its high-quality education system, diverse cultural environment, and favorable visa pathways for international students. Here’s a comprehensive guide compiled by the team of ZED Global Consultants on how to gain admission to prestigious institutions in Canada and explore various course options and visa pathways:

Prestigious Institutions in Canada

1. University of Toronto (U of T)
   • Programs: Engineering, Medicine, Business, Arts, Sciences
   • Website: University of Toronto
2. University of British Columbia (UBC)
   • Programs: Forestry, Environmental Science, Engineering, Business, Arts
   • Website: University of British Columbia
3. McGill University
   • Programs: Law, Medicine, Arts, Engineering, Business
   • Website: McGill University
4. University of Alberta
   • Programs: Energy, Engineering, Medicine, Business, Arts
   • Website: University of Alberta
5. University of Waterloo
   • Programs: Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Business
   • Website: University of Waterloo

Steps to Gain Admission

1. Research Programs and Institutions
   • Identify your field of interest and research institutions offering strong programs in that area;
   • Share your details with our admissions team who will search best course options for you.
   • Check university rankings, faculty qualifications, and program specifics.
2. Meet Admission Requirements
   • Academic Requirements: Transcripts, GPA, prerequisite courses.
   • Language Proficiency: IELTS/PTE scores.
   • Additional Documents: Letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, CV.
3. Application Process
   • Deadlines: Note application deadlines for each institution.
   • Application Start: our team will help you get 2 -3 offer letters initially.
   • Fees: Pay the application & processing fees.

Visa Pathways

1. Study Permit
   • Required for studying in Canada for programs longer than six months.
   • Application Process:
     • Receive an acceptance letter from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI).
     • Gather required documents: proof of financial support, passport, photographs, proof of acceptance, and a letter of explanation.
     • Apply online or at a Visa Application Center (VAC).
     • Attend a biometrics appointment and an interview if required.
2. Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
   • Allows you to work in Canada after completing your studies.
   • Duration is up to three years depending on the length of the study program.
   • Application Process: Apply within 180 days of completing your program while in Canada.
3. Permanent Residency Pathways
   • Canadian Experience Class (CEC): For those with Canadian work experience.
   • Provincial Nominee Program (PNP): For those nominated by a province or territory.
   • Express Entry: Comprehensive system for skilled workers including the CEC and PNP.

Final Tips

• Start the application process early to meet deadlines and gather all necessary documents;
• Prepare for language proficiency tests and any required standardized tests well in advance;
• Discuss the visa pathway options and choose between SDS or Non -SDS Routes;
• Receive offer letters;
• Fulfil the conditions and receive Acceptance Letter;
• Submit your correct visa application at the VAC. Our team will assist you during this process;
• Stay updated on visa requirements and ensure all documentation is complete and accurate.

By following these steps and utilizing the available resources, you can successfully gain admission to prestigious institutions in Canada and navigate the visa process smoothly.

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Tradespeople are vital to Canada’s economy. They develop standards and exams for Red Seal trades. A tradesperson who passes the Red Seal exam receives a Red Seal endorsement. The Red Seal is proof that a tradesperson has met the national standard in their trade. Through this process, the tradesperson will be able to find a suitable job in the relevant trade reducing his processing time and job serach time.

The skills trade Standard outlines everything that a tradesperson needs to know about their trade. This includes:

• trade activities (tasks and sub-tasks)
• skills and knowledge requirements
• summary of essential skills
• safety information
• trends affecting the trade
• technical terms
• names of tools and equipment
• acronyms

Please note that applicants can choose to apply at the respective Province of Canada.

Follow your passion. Find your skilled trade

Skilled trades are in high demand, rewarding, and essential to communities across Canada. Choosing a career in the skilled trades gives you the freedom to turn what you love into what you do.

Find your skilled trade

The skilled trades are an exciting career choice and many are in high demand. Career paths in the skilled trades are full of potential, with more than 300 designated trades to choose from in Canada. Of those, 54 can have a Red Seal Trade designation. Generally, skilled tradespeople work in one of these sectors:

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Although foreign workers generally need a Canadian work permit to obtain employment, there are exceptions. Canada is increasingly attracting foreign nationals with its diverse and promising job opportunities.

Applicants who are eligible to work without a work permit may still need a “Temporary Resident Visa” (TRV) to enter Canada temporarily. The following scenarios have been identified where foreign nationals can work in Canada without a work permit:

• Business Visitors
• In-Flight Security Officers
• On-Campus Employment
• Performing Artists
• Athletes and Team Members
• News Reporters, Media Crews
• Public Speakers
• Convention Organizers
• Preaching, overseeing religious services, or providing spiritual counseling
• Judges, Referees, and Similar Officials
• Examiners and Evaluators
• Health Care Students
• Civil Aviation Inspectorscanada
• Aviation or Accident Investigators
• Crew
• Emergency Service Providers

In all of the above categories, conditions apply and our team at ZED Global Consultants can advice you through your eligiblity and the correct application process. Book an appointement and contact us for more details.

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Apply to study in Canada as an international student, extend your study permit and find out about working while you study or after you graduate.

Canada Study Permit

The study permit is a document issued by the IRCC that allows Pakistani Ciztizens / Students to study at designated learning institutions (DLIs) in Canada.

Choosing a program, school, college or university

Few of the universities of Canada are listed below for international students:

• University of British Columbia.
• University of Waterloo.
• University of Alberta.
• University of Ottawa.
• University of Montreal.
• Simon Fraser University.
• University of Calgary.
• McMaster University.

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