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Study Permit + CAQ Guide

The steps to study in Quebec, in the right order, provincial (CAQ) before federal (study permit).

Quebec is the only province that requires a provincial document, the CAQ, before the federal study permit. Reversing the order risks weeks of delay. This guide details both applications step by step, with annotated forms and pitfalls to avoid.

What's inside the guide

01
Understanding the two levels
The role of provincial and federal.
02
Eligibility conditions
What to gather before you start.
03
CAQ application (MIFI)
The Arrima portal steps, one by one.
04
Study permit application (IRCC)
The annotated IMM 1294 form.
05
Complete checklist
Every document, in the right format.
06
Ties explanation letter
Why it matters + 2 templates.
07
Processing times
Indicative benchmarks per step.
08
Biometrics
When, where, how.
09
Working while studying
Your exact rights, weekly cap.
10
The 5 fatal mistakes
The ones that lead to an avoidable refusal.
11
Refusals and appeals
Common reasons and options.

At a glance

CAQ before permit: the exact order
Annotated IMM 1294 form
2 ties letter templates
Work rights detailed
Checklist in the right format
The 5 fatal mistakes
Worth a look too

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Practical settling in

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Work & travel (Working Holiday)

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Guidofly is a publisher of informational digital resources. Guidofly is not a law firm and does not provide legal immigration advice. The information is based on current IRCC and MIFI regulations and may change. For any personal or complex situation, consult a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) accredited by the CICC.