Getting your study visa just got a whole lot easier! We know the application process can be stressful, which is why ApplyBoard is thrilled to announce our partnership with BorderPass. This collaboration is designed to give you expert support and confidence as you complete your visa application.
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Ready to turn your study plans into a visa-ready application? Get started now!
Benefits of Using ApplyBoard and BorderPass
- Free Expert Visa Help: Get accepted to one of our partner schools in Canada, and an experienced immigration lawyer will prepare and submit your visa application for FREE.
- Big Savings on Legal Fees: Choosing another Canadian school? No problem! You still get a huge discount on expert visa help.
- Get a $500 Reward: For a limited time, receive a $500 CAD cash reward when you complete your study abroad journey with ApplyBoard.
- All-in-One Support: ApplyBoard is your one-stop shop for studying abroad. We can help you with school applications, English tests, student loans, banking, and so much more.
1-on-1 Visa Consultations
Need professional advice? Get a 15-minute, one-on-one session with a lawyer through BorderPass. For a limited time, all ApplyBoard students—regardless of their institution—can book a consultation for a flat rate of $80 CAD. Sign up to book your session →
How to Get Started
- Register with ApplyBoard (if you haven’t already!)
- Complete your profile and submit your application to one of the partner institutions listed below.
- If you receive an LOA, visit BorderPass and create an account.
BorderPass will prepare and submit your visa application for FREE!
Note: ApplyBoard students will need to pay BorderPass a study permit application fee if they obtain an LOA from a non-partner school.
Need a Process Overview?
For a full breakdown of the 24 steps required for a strong application, including how to draft your Statement of Purpose, check out the BorderPass Student Guide: Study Permit.
Institutions Partnered with BorderPass
Students attending these schools are eligible for free visa application preparation and submission:
Frequently Asked Questions
BorderPass is a legal immigration platform that partners with ApplyBoard to give international students expert legal support for Canadian study permit applications. Depending on your school, an immigration lawyer will either prepare and submit your visa application for FREE or at a significantly discounted rate.
Students accepted into any of ApplyBoard’s BorderPass Partner Institutions qualify for free application preparation and submission by a Canadian immigration lawyer.
- Partner Schools Include: Centennial College, Durham College, Georgian College, Humber Polytechnic, Queen's University, SAIT, Seneca Polytechnic, Sheridan College, St. Clair College, University of Windsor, University of Manitoba, and many more.
- Non-Partner Schools: If your institution isn't on the list, you can still use BorderPass at a heavily discounted rate or book a 1-on-1 legal consultation for $80 CAD.
- Check Your Email: Open the invitation link sent by your counsellor or ApplyBoard.
- Select Your School: Choose your institution from the partner list or select general sign-up.
- Enter Details: Input your personal info and your Student ID Number (found on your official Letter of Acceptance).
- Choose Your Journey: Click "Apply for a Study Permit" to start your portal pre-assessment.
The BorderPass platform provides clear checklists for mandatory and recommended documents:
Mandatory Documents:
- Passport Photo Page: Scan of your biodata page showing full name, photo, passport number, and expiry date.
- Letter of Acceptance (LOA): Official acceptance letter from your school detailing program start date, tuition, and duration.
- Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL): Required prior to final IRCC submission.
- Proof of Travel History: Passport stamps, previous visas, or national ID pages.
- Digital Photo & Transcripts: Compliant passport-style photo and academic transcripts.
Recommended Documents:
- Resume / CV: Helps automatically populate your background history.
- Language Test Results: IELTS, PTE, or TOEFL scorecards.
The platform automatically calculates your minimum required funds using IRCC guidelines:
- Automated Calculation: Combines your First Year’s Tuition + Living Expenses + Travel Allowance to show your total target funding.
- Financial Uploads: You can organize and upload supporting documents such as Bank Statements, Bank Certificates, and Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GIC) under guided sections.
BorderPass takes the stress out of writing an SOP through an interactive builder:
- Guided Questions (10–20 Mins): Prompts ask about your educational background, study motivations, and step-by-step career plan upon returning to your home country.
- Automated Draft Generation: BorderPass generates a structured SOP draft based on your specific details.
- Section-by-Section Review: You review each section individually. You can click "Approve This Section" or "Make Corrections" to submit specific notes to your lawyer before finalization.
An assigned Canadian Immigration Lawyer handles the final submission.
- Official Digital Forms: You will digitally sign the Use of a Representative Form, authorizing BorderPass lawyers to represent you and file on your behalf.
- Lawyer Review Stage: Once you submit your completed portal, a lawyer reviews all documents and your SOP (usually takes around 1 business day).
- IRCC Filing: If everything is complete, the lawyer submits your application directly to IRCC. If any details are missing, your lawyer will contact you directly via email.
- $500 CAD Cash Reward: Limited-time reward for students completing their study abroad journey through ApplyBoard.
- All-In-One Support: Beyond visas, ApplyBoard assists with English test prep, GIC setup, student loans, and international banking.
Applying for your study permit is a major milestone, and having professional legal support makes all the difference. Whether you're accessing free legal submission or booking a discounted 1-on-1 consultation, these tools are designed to help you submit your application with total confidence.
Use BorderPass Today
Ready to turn your study plans into a visa-ready application? Get started now!