IMM 1294 — Application for Study Permit Made Outside of Canada
Primary application form for study permits filed from outside Canada — used by Indian, Pakistani, Filipino, Chinese, and other international students.
What this form is for
Primary application form for study permits filed from outside Canada — used by Indian, Pakistani, Filipino, Chinese, and other international students.
Who completes it
International students applying for a Canadian study permit from outside Canada
Programs that use IMM 1294
Sections covered in the form
- Personal details + passport
- DLI letter of acceptance details
- Program of study + duration
- Funds available + source
- Family in Canada
- Background information
Common mistakes on IMM 1294
⚠ Most-watched-for errors
The errors below are the ones we most commonly see when reviewing files from prior representatives or self-prepared applications. Each one risks procedural fairness letters, refusals, or misrepresentation findings.
- Mismatched DLI / program name vs. the letter of acceptance
- Insufficient funds declared
- Inconsistent purpose of study vs. Statement of Purpose
- Family-in-Canada section incomplete
Halani's notes on IMM 1294
Submit alongside Statement of Purpose, financial proof (GIC + tuition + parental sponsor evidence), and Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) where required.
Where to download IMM 1294
Always download the current version directly from canada.ca — older versions get rejected. The IRCC forms catalogue is at canada.ca/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides.
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