Study Permit information for Pakistan applicants
Apply for a Canadian study permit to attend a Designated Learning Institution (DLI).
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Pakistan-specific factors IRCC considers
IRCC officers reviewing applications from Pakistan apply general program rules but also look at country-specific patterns — common name variations, validation pathways for transcripts, and the local fraud history of the issuing authorities. The points below are the ones that come up most often in Pakistan applications for Study Permit.
- Police certificate from local police station + NADRA — district-level documentation.
- HEC attestation required for degree verification before WES/IQAS.
- IELTS centres in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad.
- PKR volatility — proof of funds typically in USD.
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Pakistan → Canada immigration trend
Recent IRCC permanent-resident admissions data from Pakistan:
2023
11,800
PR admissions
2024
10,500
PR admissions
Police certificate from Pakistan
PCC from local police station + NADRA verification; some districts require additional clearances.
ECA / credential evaluation
Higher Education Commission (HEC) attestation required first. WES is the most common provider.
VAC locations
- Islamabad
- Karachi
- Lahore
Embassy / High commission
High Commission of Canada, Diplomatic Enclave, Sector G-5, Islamabad.
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