Document checklist generator — Canada study permit (per visa office)

Generate a document checklist for [CLIENT_NAME] applying for a Canadian study permit, processed at [VISA_OFFICE], for a [PROGRAM_LEVEL] program. SDS stream: yes.

Output a structured checklist grouped as:

SECTION 1 — MANDATORY (IRCC-required)
• Letter of Acceptance from DLI (with current address, program details, start date)
• Valid passport (bio page + all visas/stamps pages)
• Two recent photos (35×45mm, white background, IRCC specs)
• Proof of funds — specify amounts:
    - If SDS: GIC of CAD 20,635 + Year 1 tuition fully paid
    - If non-SDS: Bank statements 4 months, FD certificates, education loan sanction letter
• IELTS Academic 6.0 minimum (SDS: 6.0 each band; non-SDS: institution requirement)
• Medical exam confirmation (if from designated countries — India IS on the list)
• Biometrics receipt

SECTION 2 — STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
• Statement of Purpose (see SOP prompt)
• Letter of Explanation (see LOE prompt)
• Academic transcripts (Grade 10, 12, Bachelor's if applicable) — original + notarised English translation
• Degree certificate (if applicable)
• Resume / CV
• Work experience letters (if applicable)

SECTION 3 — FUNDS SUPPORTING DOCS
• GIC purchase certificate (CIBC / Scotiabank / RBC / ICICI / SBI)
• Tuition payment receipt from institution
• Sponsor's bank statements (6 months)
• Sponsor's ITR (3 years if self-employed; 2 if salaried)
• Sponsor's affidavit of support (notarised)
• Source of funds explanation if amounts are large or unusual
• Property documents if liquidating to fund

SECTION 4 — TIES TO HOME (R216(1)(b) anchors)
• Property documents in India
• Employment certificate (for sponsor / for student if working before)
• Family business documents
• Letter from parents stating expected return

SECTION 5 — VISA-OFFICE-SPECIFIC NOTES FOR [VISA_OFFICE]
• Specific instructions for that VAC's biometrics scheduling
• Local document apostille / attestation requirements
• Common refusal grounds observed at [VISA_OFFICE] in the past 6 months

For each item in the list, mark:
  ✓ Original required
  ✓ Notarised translation required
  ✓ Apostilled (Hague Convention) required

End with: "DRAFT CHECKLIST — for RCIC review. Verify against the IRCC Study Permit Document Checklist for [VISA_OFFICE] at canada.ca. Apostille requirements changed for India in 2024 — confirm latest MEA / IRCC alignment."