Hi, dont worry I was also called for interview I guess this is a part of their process now. I appeared for interview yesterday and here are my two cents. Firstly it takes about 1.5 hours to reach there from islamabad, due to shuttle service etc so plan accordingly. Embassy people do not allow parents inside so go alone and dress casualy. For our interview they asked same questions from all the candidates. Just read your sop and be calm.I applied SP on 21 March at VFS Lahore paper based and got refusal on 12th April. I reapplied on 18th April paper based and got an INTERVIEW CALL on 23 April to appear on May 2. Is it a good sign and any guidelines for interview??
Can you please share the questions so everyone else has an idea what to expect?Hi
Hi, dont worry I was also called for interview I guess this is a part of their process now. I appeared for interview yesterday and here are my two cents. Firstly it takes about 1.5 hours to reach there from islamabad, due to shuttle service etc so plan accordingly. Embassy people do not allow parents inside so go alone and dress casualy. For our interview they asked same questions from all the candidates. Just read your sop and be calm.
I talked to the department and they said if the study permit is refused, I will have to apply again to the department. If the study permit is late however, they will defer the admission. Really need to make sure I get it on the first go, inshAllah.Personal:
FRC
Birth Certificate
All non-empty pages of all previous passports (to show travel history)
ID Card
Letter of Acceptance
Police Character Certificates (to prove I have no criminal record)
Education:
Bachelors Transcript (To demonstrate my performance in undergrad and that I'm qualified for a masters degree)
Letter of Recommendation from undergrad advisor (to add to the fact that I did well in my undergrad)
3 Awards (to add to the fact that I did well in my undergrad)
IELTS (to demonstrate I'm fairly well versed in English)
O Levels (for completeness sake)
A Levels (for completeness sake)
Proof of Employment:
Letter from General Manager (to prove I have been employed)
Tax Certificates of 4 months (to prove I have been employed)
Finance:
Company Income Tax Returns from 2015, 2016, 2017 (to show annual revenue & show size of business)
Company Bank Statement showing the influx of weekly revenue (to show weekly revenue & show size of business
What other documents can I show to prove company's income? Balance sheet?
Personal Account Statement (to show that company transferred the funds to me)
USD Account Statement (to show I converted the funds to USD and sent them to university)
Receipt from Waterloo stating I have transferred 100% of my tuition. (to show they received the funds)
Receipt demonstrating I have paid non-refundable deposit for residence at Waterloo (to emphasize how serious I am)
Affidavit from company stating they will bear the expected expenses for Waterloo and also any unexpected expenses (to basiclaly ensure if VO has any doubt if company will cover any unexpected expense)
Ties to Country:
Property Documents (Translated and Valuated) (property owned by father and myself to show economic ties)
Showing my shares in the company + my father's (to again illustrate economic ties)
Promotion Letter from Company stating I will be at so-so position with so-so responsibilities and salary. (to again illustrate economic ties)
You are good to go. I did upload one extra thing which is the polio certificate. You would be needing that when you reach the airport so why not do it right now? It wont take an hour. Do attach the affidavit of support too. It is like a letter from sponsor that they will support you but on an affidavit.OK, made a list of all documents that I will be submitting. i have added the purpose of each document in brackets. Please let me know if I forgot any:
I talked to the department and they said if the study permit is refused, I will have to apply again to the department. If the study permit is late however, they will defer the admission. Really need to make sure I get it on the first go, inshAllah.
Get a new one.Yes, I have the affidavit. I'm just waiting for the funds to be converted to USD. I don't live in a big city so it takes some time to collect dollars.
I already have a Polio certificate but its old (~ 4 years). I suppose I should get a new one?
Also, one thing I overlooked is relative in Canada. The form doesn't ask and I don't mention them because none of them are sponsors. I have 3 aunts in Canada and an uncle. I made a new thread and was informed they're considered weak ties so I should be OK but this is one potenial weak area of my application. There isn't much I can do expect show a very strong tie to Pakistan which I'm already doing via 1) Shares in family business 2) Job offer 3 ) Property ownership. No one in my immediate family has ever filed for PR for Canada.
Today's mission.Get a new one.
I think it would be better if both of them sign.Additional question guys, should company affidavit be signed by just the company's finance director? or shall I also add my father's signature as he's the CEO (i.e. two signatures on affidavit)
Should company affidavit the reason they are sending me? Currently, the affidavit states the i) total expenditure, ii) if my stay is extended, company is willing to bear additional expenses iii) it also adds the fact that they have provided income tax statements and bank statement
Yes, I do too. And what about the idea that affidavit should state why they want to send me? Secondly, should they also allude to the fact that I'm a shareholder or is that trying too hard?I think it would be better if both of them sign.
hello,I applied SP on 21 March at VFS Lahore paper based and got refusal on 12th April. I reapplied on 18th April paper based and got an INTERVIEW CALL on 23 April to appear on May 2. Is it a good sign and any guidelines for interview??