How can I apply for a visa for my wife too?

To apply for a Canadian student visa from Bangladesh and bring your wife with you, you’ll need to follow the correct process and prepare your application carefully to minimize the risk of her visa being rejected. Here’s how you can proceed:

1. Understand the Visa Options for Your Wife

Your wife can apply as either:

• A spouse accompanying a student (open work permit)

• A visitor (temporary resident visa)

• Or apply later, after you’ve arrived in Canada and settled

The Open Work Permit option is most common because it allows her to work full-time in Canada while you study.

2. Apply Together or Separately?

You have two options:

• Apply together (you apply for your study permit, and she applies for a spousal open work permit at the same time)

• Apply separately (you apply first, then she applies after your visa is approved and you arrive in Canada)

If you apply together, the visa officer might be stricter, as they assess both applications at once. Applying after your approval sometimes works better, especially if you're concerned about a refusal risk.

3. Documents She’ll Need

If she’s applying for a spousal open work permit, she’ll need:

• Your letter of acceptance from a DLI (Designated Learning Institution)

• A copy of your study permit

• Marriage certificate (translated into English or French if needed)

• Strong proof of relationship (photos, communication, joint accounts, etc.)

• Her passport

• A purpose of travel letter (why she wants to join you)

• Proof of funds (to show you can both support yourselves in Canada)

4. Show Strong Ties to Home Country

Visa officers want to be sure your wife won’t overstay in Canada. So it’s important to show:

• Family ties in Bangladesh

• Financial responsibilities

• Possible future employment or business plans back home

5. Write a Clear and Convincing SOP (for her too)

Her Statement of Purpose (SOP) or Letter of Explanation should clearly state:

• Her relationship to you

• Why she wants to accompany you

• That she respects Canadian immigration laws and will leave after your studies

• Her plans in Canada (e.g., working legally if applying for open work permit)

6. Proof of Funds

You need to show enough funds to support both of you:

• Tuition + CAD $10,000 for yourself

• CAD $4,000–$5,000 more for your spouse

• Bank statements, GIC, sponsor’s letter, or other reliable proof

Final Tip:

Even if you apply separately, mention her in your study permit SOP to show transparency. That way, the visa officer knows you intend to reunite later.