1- A Canadian bank account in my name, if the money is transferred there: *how to open a Canadian bank account if I can't transfer the money to Canada? AND if I have a friend there in Canada, Can I transfer my money to him so he opens bank account for me or what? I really don't know how to do this step of opening a Canadian bank account, so please help with this... and explain if any help might my friend can offer me with this?
2- Bank statement for past 4 months: *Should I have a bank account at any local bank in Iraq and reveal a 4-month statement? are local banks in Iraq are recognized by the Canadian embassy? or I should open an account at an International bank?
Hi,
1. If you apply for a student visa in Iraq, you need a bank statement of Iraq, not of Canada.
2. It doesn't matter if your bank is local or international, it MUST be a recognized bank by the Govt. of Iraq. And, you need a first year tuition + CAD 10,000 (living expenses).