Document Checklist — Pine Ridge Education & Immigration

Study Permit

Required documents for a Canadian Study Permit application from Bangladesh.

Note from Pine Ridge: Every application is different. This is a general checklist — your consultant will confirm exactly what is needed for your specific profile and institution.

Personal Documents

Valid Passport

Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay

National ID Card (NID)

Both sides, clear scan

Birth Certificate

English translation required if in Bangla

Passport-size photographs

White background, recent (within 6 months)

Academic Documents

Letter of Acceptance (LOA)

From your designated learning institution (DLI)

All Academic Transcripts & Certificates

SSC, HSC, Bachelor's (if applicable), with English translations

English Language Test Results

IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo — as required by your institution

Study Plan / Statement of Purpose

Why you chose this program and institution

Financial Documents

Bank Statements (6 months)

Your own account or sponsor's — showing sufficient funds

Proof of Tuition Payment or Scholarship Letter

If fully or partially funded

Sponsor's Financial Documents

Bank statements, income proof, relationship documents (if parent/guardian sponsoring)

Employment & Ties to Home Country

Employment Letter (if currently employed)

With salary, position, leave approval

Business Documents (if self-employed)

Trade license, business financials

Property / Asset Documents

Land deeds, vehicle registration — shows ties to Bangladesh

Not sure if your documents are strong enough? Let us review before you submit.

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Study Permit Extension

Already in Canada and need to extend your study permit? Here is what you will need.

Important: Apply at least 30 days before your current permit expires. If you applied before expiry, you can continue studying under "maintained status."

Identity & Status Documents

Valid Passport

All pages, must be valid throughout your intended stay

Current Study Permit

Your existing permit — front and back

Government-issued ID

Passport, PR card, or provincial ID

Passport-size photograph

White background, recent (within 6 months)

Enrollment & Academic Documents

Current Enrollment Letter

From your institution — confirming you are actively enrolled

Next Enrollment / Acceptance Proof

Confirmation of upcoming semester or program continuation

Official Transcripts

Most recent academic transcripts from your current institution

Tuition Fees Payment Proof

Receipt or confirmation of tuition paid for current/upcoming term

Student Account Summary

From your school's student portal — showing fee history and status

Student ID Card

Current valid card from your institution

Financial Documents

Proof of Funds

Bank statements showing sufficient funds for remaining study period

Personal Statement

Letter of Explanation

A paragraph explaining why you need to extend — program requirements, academic progress, timeline

Already in Canada and not sure how to extend? We handle the full application remotely.

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Spouse Open Work Permit

Documents for your spouse or common-law partner to work in Canada.

Outland vs Inland: If applying from Bangladesh alongside a study permit, this is outland. If your spouse is already in Canada, this is inland. The documents are similar but the process differs.

Spouse's Personal Documents

Spouse's Valid Passport

Valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay

Spouse's National ID Card

Both sides, clear scan

Passport-size Photographs

White background, recent

Relationship Proof

Marriage Certificate

Certified, with English translation

Wedding Photos

Showing the ceremony — proves genuine relationship

Communication Records

WhatsApp, call logs, photos together — relationship history

Principal Applicant (Student) Documents

Study Permit (or application confirmation)

Spouse's permit must be linked to an eligible student

Letter of Acceptance from DLI

Shows enrollment at a designated institution

Proof of Enrollment / Study Schedule

If already studying in Canada

Proof of Funds

Student's Bank Statements in Canada

3–6 months — showing the student can support themselves and their spouse

Bank Statements from Bangladesh

Sponsor's (parent/guardian) 6-month statement — if family is sponsoring

Both parents can sponsor

Either or both parents' financial documents are acceptable as proof of support

Proof of Accommodation in Canada

Lease agreement or rental confirmation

If Principal Applicant is a Worker (not student)

Principal's Work Permit

Must be eligible — LMIA-based, intra-company, or specific open work permit

Employment Letter from Canadian Employer

With job title, salary, duration, NOC code

Recent Pay Stubs (3 months)

Proves active employment in Canada

Proof of Accommodation in Canada

Lease agreement or rental confirmation

Bank Statements (3 months)

Showing stable income and ability to support spouse

SOWP rejections are common — but avoidable. Let us review your file before submission.

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SOWP Extension / Restoration

Extending your Spousal Open Work Permit or restoring status from inside Canada.

Important: Apply before your current SOWP expires. If expired, you may be eligible for restoration within 90 days of expiry.

Spouse's Personal Documents

Valid Passport

All pages

Current SOWP

Front and back of existing permit

National ID Card

Both sides

Passport-size photograph

White background, recent

Proof of current status in Canada

Visitor record, previous permits if applicable

Principal Applicant (PA) Documents

PA's Valid Passport

Current and valid

PA's Study Permit or Work Permit

Must still be valid and eligible

PA's Employment Letter

From Canadian employer — job title, salary, NOC code, duration

PA's Recent Pay Stubs

Last 3 months minimum

PA's Bank Statements

3–6 months showing stable income

Enrollment Letter (if PA is student)

Current enrollment confirmation from DLI

SOWP extensions and restorations have strict timelines. Don't wait — contact us early.

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Visitor Visa

Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) for visiting Canada — inland or outland.

Key to approval: Strong ties to Bangladesh and clear proof of why you will return. Financial strength matters, but so does your story.

Personal Documents

Valid Passport

Valid beyond your intended visit, all old passports too

National ID Card

Passport Photos

White background, recent

Previous Visa History

Copies of any previously issued visas (US, UK, Schengen etc.)

Purpose of Visit

Invitation Letter from Host in Canada

With host's status, address, relationship to you

Host's Proof of Status in Canada

PR card, citizenship certificate, or study/work permit

Travel Itinerary

Planned dates and activities

Ties to Bangladesh (Very Important)

Employment Letter with Leave Approval

Proves you have a job to return to

Business Documents (if self-employed)

Trade license, business proof

Property / Land Documents

Shows you have assets in Bangladesh

Family Ties (spouse, children staying behind)

Their documents — proves you will return

Financial Documents

Bank Statements (6 months)

Consistent balance — sudden large deposits are a red flag

Salary Slips / Income Proof

Tax Returns (if available)

Been rejected before? We specialise in reapplications after refusals.

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Permanent Residency

Express Entry (CEC), PNP, and Family Class — general document requirements.

PR requires RCIC representation. This checklist is a general guide. Your Pine Ridge consultant and our RCIC partner Salekur Rahman will provide a personalized document list for your specific stream.

Identity & Personal

Valid Passport (all pages)

Birth Certificate with English Translation

Marriage Certificate (if applicable)

Police Clearance Certificate

From Bangladesh and any other country you lived in for 6+ months

Medical Examination Results

From IRCC-approved panel physician

Work Experience (CEC / PNP)

Employment Reference Letters

From each Canadian employer — must include NOC code, hours, duties, salary

Pay Stubs (all)

Every pay stub from your Canadian employment

T4 Slips / NOA

Notice of Assessment from CRA for each tax year

Work Permit History

All Canadian work permits issued to you

Education & Language

Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)

From WES or other approved body — for non-Canadian degrees

IELTS / CELPIP Results

CLB 7 minimum for most streams

All Degree / Diploma Certificates

PR is the most important application of your immigration journey. Get it right the first time.

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Document Checklist.

Study Permit

Study Permit Extension

Spouse Open Work Permit

SOWP Extension / Restoration

Visitor Visa

Permanent Residency

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