canada-visa

🍁 Canada Visa Documents LaTeX Templates

License: Apache 2.0 PRs Welcome

Ready-to-use LaTeX templates for creating professional documents required for the Canadian Study Permit visa application. Impress Visa Officers with perfectly organized and formatted documents that make a strong impact.

After spending six intensive months working on my own Study Permit application for a funded Master’s in Computer Science, I understand how challenging this process can be. These templates are the result of hours spent researching requirements, reviewing every detail, and ensuring nothing was overlooked. If you are feeling overwhelmed by the paperwork, know that you are not alone—I have been there as well. These templates are the guide I wish I’d had when I began, and I hope they will make the process smoother for you.

Good luck with your application, friends! ✨🤞

📌 Quick Links

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📖 Table of Contents

✨ Key Features

💡 Overview

The repository contains two main documents:

Both documents and their supporting files are organized into separate directories for easy management. Below is an overview of the directory structures:

📂 client-information/
   ├── client-information.tex             # Main document
   ├── cover-letter.tex                   # Cover letter
   ├── titlepage.tex                      # Title page
   ├── configuration/
   │   ├── variables.tex                  # Personal variables and metadata
   │   └── ...
   └── sections/
       ├── study-plan.tex
       ├── curriculum-vitae.tex
       └── ...

📂 proof-of-financial-support/
   ├── proof-of-financial-support.tex     # Main document
   ├── cover-letter.tex                   # Cover letter
   ├── titlepage.tex                      # Title page
   ├── configuration/
   │   ├── variables.tex                  # Financial variables and metadata
   │   └── ...
   └── sections/
       ├── first-year-expenses-funding.tex
       ├── bank-statements.tex
       └── ...

Supporting documents like identification, property deeds, and financial statements are stored in the application-docs directory.

🗃️ application-docs/
   ├── applicant/
   |   ├── curriculum-vitae.pdf
   │   ├── letter-of-job-offer.pdf
   │   ├── canadian-institution/
   │   │   ├── letter-of-acceptance.pdf
   │   │   ├── letter-of-scholarship.pdf
   │   |   └── ...
   │   ├── funds/
   │   │   ├── bank-account/
   │   │   ├── property-deeds/
   │   ├── employment/
   │   ├── identification/
   │   └── ...
   │   
   └── sponsor/
       ├── letter-of-undertaking.pdf
       ├── funds/
       └── ...

🖼️ Document Previews

Type Client Information Proof of Means of Financial Support
Title Page Client Information Title Page Proof of Financial Support Title Page
Cover Letter Client Information Cover Letter Proof of Financial Support Cover Letter
Table of Contents Client Information Table of Contents Proof of Financial Support Table of Contents

🔰 Getting Started

Get started quickly with Overleaf—just a few easy steps and you’ll be ready to edit:

🌿 Option 1: Using Overleaf (Recommended)

  1. 🍴 Fork this repository on GitHub by clicking the Fork button.
  2. 📥 Download your forked repository as a ZIP file.
    • Navigate to your forked repository.
    • Click on Code → Download ZIP.
  3. 🌐 Open Overleaf.
  4. 🔑 Create an account or log in with Google or email for free.
  5. 🔗 In Overleaf, go to “New Project” → “Upload Project” and upload the downloaded ZIP file.
  6. ✏️ Start editing in Overleaf’s user-friendly, web-based LaTeX editor.

For a detailed guide, expand the steps below:

📜 Step-by-Step Walkthrough 1. 🍴 **Fork the Repository on GitHub**: - Go to the GitHub repository and click on **"Fork"** to create your own copy. -

Fork Repository

2. 📥 **Download Your Forked Repository**: - In your forked repository, click **"Code"** → **"Download ZIP"** to save it locally. -

Download Forked Repo

3. 🌐 **Open Overleaf and Start a New Project**: - Log in to Overleaf, then click **"New Project"**. -

New Project

4. 🔼 **Upload Your ZIP File to Overleaf**: - Select **"Upload Project"** and choose the ZIP file you just downloaded. -

Upload ZIP File

5. ✏️ **Start Editing in Overleaf**: - Your project is set up—dive right in and edit your LaTeX files directly in Overleaf’s online editor. -

Editing Online

6. 📄 **Download Your Compiled PDF**: - When you’re done, compile your project and download the finished PDF. -

Download PDF

🖥️ Option 2: Local Setup

  1. 📥 Clone this repository to your local machine:

    git clone https://github.com/your-username/canada-visa.git
  2. 📦 Install a LaTeX distribution (TeX Live recommended).
  3. 📝 Edit the templates to include your information.
  4. ⚙️ Compile using your preferred LaTeX editor or command line.

🎨 Customizing Templates

Personalize each template to fit your unique application by following these guidelines.

✏️ Personalizing Documents

💼 Client Information

The client-information document contains all personal and academic details essential for your visa application.

Steps to Customize:

  1. Update Personal Variables:

    Edit configuration/variables.tex to set your personal information and document metadata.

    % configuration/variables.tex

% ---- Metadata Variables ----
\newcommand{\documentTitle}{Client Information}
\newcommand{\documentSubject}{Canada Study Permit Visa Application}

% ---- Applicant's Information ----
\newcommand{\applicantName}{Your Full Name}
\newcommand{\applicantPhone}{Your Phone Number}
\newcommand{\applicantEmail}{your.email@example.com}

  2. Edit the Cover Letter:

    Personalize the cover letter by editing cover-letter.tex. Ensure the recipient’s details are set in variables.tex under \coverLetterRecipient.

    % cover-letter.tex
\thispagestyle{plain}
\today\\
\coverLetterRecipient
Dear Officer,
% ... rest of the letter ...

  3. Modify the Sections:

    Each section is modular and can be edited individually in the sections/ directory. For example, to edit the study plan:

    % study-plan.tex
\chapter{Study Plan}\label{chap:study-plan}
\section*{Background}
% Your personalized content here

  4. Include or Exclude Sections:

    In client-information.tex, manage which sections are included by adding or commenting out \input{} lines.

    % client-information.tex
% ... preamble ...
\input{./sections/study-plan}                       % Include study plan
\input{./sections/curriculum-vitae}                 % Include curriculum vitae
% \input{./sections/language-proficiency}           % Exclude language proficiency

💰 Proof of Means of Financial Support

The proof-of-financial-support document demonstrates your financial ability to support your studies in Canada.

Steps to Customize:

  1. Set Financial Variables:

    Edit configuration/variables.tex to reflect your financial details.

    % configuration/variables.tex

% ---- Funding Variables ----
\newcommand{\totalFunds}{\$50,000}             % Total available funds
\newcommand{\universityFunds}{\$15,000}        % University-provided funds
\newcommand{\selfFunds}{\$20,000}              % Personal funds
\newcommand{\sponsorFunds}{\$15,000}           % Sponsor's funds

% ---- Expense Variables ----
\newcommand{\totalExpenses}{\$40,000}          % Total estimated expenses
\newcommand{\totalLivingExpenses}{\$30,000}    % Total living expenses
\newcommand{\totalEducationExpenses}{\$10,000} % Total education expenses

  2. Edit the Cover Letter:

    Personalize the financial cover letter in cover-letter.tex.

    % cover-letter.tex
\thispagestyle{plain}
\today\\
\coverLetterRecipient
Dear Officer,
% ... rest of the letter ...

  3. Modify the Financial Sections:

    Customize each financial section to accurately reflect your situation. For example, to update your expenses:

    % first-year-expenses-funding.tex
\section{First Year Expenses and Funding}
My total available funds for my first year in Canada amount to ...

  4. Include or Exclude Sections:

    In proof-of-financial-support.tex, manage sections using \input{} commands.

    % proof-of-financial-support.tex
% ... preamble ...
\input{./sections/first-year-expenses-funding}    % Include expenses and funding
\input{./sections/bank-statements}                % Include bank statements
% \input{./sections/housing-arrangements}         % Exclude housing arrangements

➕ Adding New Items (Optional)

New Sections and Chapters

To further personalize the documents, you can add new sections or chapters.

Example: Adding a “Volunteer Experience” Section

  1. Create the New Section File:

    In the appropriate sections directory, create a file named volunteer-experience.tex.

    % volunteer-experience.tex
\chapter{Volunteer Experience}\label{chap:volunteer-experience}
% Content detailing your volunteer work

  2. Include the New Section:

    Add the new section to your main document file.

    % client-information.tex
% ... previous inputs ...
\input{./sections/volunteer-experience}          % Add Volunteer Experience section

  3. Compile and Review:

    Ensure the document compiles correctly and the new section appears as intended.

New Attachments and Supporting Files

Place your personal attachments, such as scans of identification documents or financial statements, in the application-docs directory. Update the file paths in your LaTeX files to point to your own documents. For example, to include a scan of your passport:

% identification-documents.tex
\chapter{Identification Documents}\label{chap:identification-documents}
\begin{figure}[H]
    \centering
    \includegraphics[page=1, width=0.8\textwidth]{../application-docs/applicant/identification/passport-scan.pdf}
    \caption{Scan of Passport Document (Page 1)}
    \label{fig:passport-scan}
\end{figure}

⚙️ Compiling Your Documents

Compile the documents using Overleaf or a local LaTeX distribution.

Done! Your documents are ready for submission. 🎉

❓ New to LaTeX? Don’t Worry! Read This!

With just these few simple commands, you can customize your documents effortlessly without facing problems 99% of the time! Let’s explore the essentials:

🖋️ Text Formatting

Effect LaTeX Command
Bold text \textbf{Bold Text}
Italic text \textit{Italic Text}
Underline text \underline{Underlined Text}
Hyperlink \href{https://www.google.com}{Link}

📌 Footnotes

📎 Including Images and PDFs

🔖 Referencing Sections, Figures, and Tables

Element Set Label Reference Example
Chapter \label{chap:label} \ref{chap:label} See Chapter~\ref{chap:study-plan}
Section \label{sec:label} \ref{sec:label} See Section~\ref{sec:background}
Subsection \label{subsec:label} \ref{subsec:label} See Subsection~\ref{subsec:details}
Figure \label{fig:label} \ref{fig:label} Refer to Figure~\ref{fig:sample}
Table \label{tab:label} \ref{tab:label} As shown in Table~\ref{tab:data}

Example:

🔗 Useful Links & Further Reading

The following resources can help you get started:

LaTeX is powerful, but it doesn’t have to be complicated!

📝 License

This project is licensed under the Apache License 2.0. See the LICENSE file for details.

✨ Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a pull request.

📬 Support

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