Has any international student studied in the USA and then CANADA?

[jesuscares]

Hello folks

 

I just wanted to get some information (immigration wise) about getting a canadian study permit after studying in USA? Will you need to get a police certificate from the USA to present to the visa officer? I am from Trinidad and Tobago by the way. I welcome all comments and advice!

[Seeking]

As far as I understand the Canadian immigration system, you have to present a police certificate from your country and also from the US, but I may be wrong.

 

Someone else who has gone from the US to Canada can clarify this.

[jesuscares]

Thanks seeking. My concern is that it may take a while to get the certificate from the USA

[Seeking]

In some countries the police clearance cell directly sends the certificate to the Canadian Embassy. They have a fixed timeline for this that can be found on their websites. 

 

You have to see the process for your country and for the US, or talk to some one who has gone to Canada from the US.

 

See also the following websites - 

 

From the US to Canada - 

 

http://www.canadavisa.com/canadian-immigration-state-police-clearance.html#N

 

From India to Canada (as an example of another country) - 

 

http://www.blsindia-canada.com/pol_clr_cert.php

 

From India, the timeline is of 4-6 weeks, but many people go from India to Canada. Likewise, you have to find out for your own country.

Edited May 4, 2013 by Seeking