Explore your opportunities in Canada
Your career is just that — yours. To get the best career, you need the best opportunities. And to
access the
best opportunities, you need the best education. That’s why students from around the world choose
Canada for
higher education — it’s the opportunity of a lifetime and can lead to becoming a Canadian permanent
resident.
What is Our Role?
Most international students in Canada aim for permanent residency. Developing a strategic long-term
plan is
essential. We help students find the right schools and programs, offering a streamlined application
process into
Canadian institutions.
Here’s how we guide you through the study permit process:
- Personalized Educational Counseling: We assess the student's academic background, career objectives, preferences, and financial capacity to recommend suitable programs and institutions in Canada.
- University and Program Selection: We provide detailed information on various universities, colleges, and programs available in Canada, assisting students in making informed choices based on their interests and goals.
- Application Assistance: We guide students through the entire application process, including:
- Helping fill out application forms accurately
- Ensuring all necessary documentation (transcripts, letters of recommendation, essays, resumes) is prepared and submitted correctly
- Meeting all application deadlines
- Credential and Document Evaluation: We assist in evaluating and verifying educational credentials to ensure they meet Canadian institutions' standards and admission requirements.
- Statement of Purpose (SOP) Guidance: We offer advice and editing support for essays, personal statements, and SOPs, helping students articulate their achievements, aspirations, and suitability for the chosen program.
- Interview Coaching: If interviews are part of the admission process, we provide mock interviews and coaching to help students prepare for interactions with university admissions officers.
- Application Tracking and Follow-Up: Monitoring the status of applications, ensuring that any additional information or documents required by the institutions are promptly provided, and keeping students informed about their application status.
- Visa and Study Permit Guidance: Smitherland is a licensed Canadian Immigration firm, we provide support with the visa and study permit application processes, ensuring that students understand and comply with the necessary legal requirements to study in Canada.
- Pre-Departure Orientation: Providing information and advice on what to expect upon arrival in Canada, including cultural adjustments, climate, and local customs, as well as logistical support such as travel arrangements.
- Post-Admission Services: Assisting with preparing for travel to Canada, including help with finding accommodation and other settlement services.
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