Hi everyone! First of all thanks for sharing your application updates in here. It's a great help for us who's trying to apply.
I would like to get some recommendations about my application. I am still in the process of getting accepted at my preferred school. Given the processing time for study permit, do you think I'll still make it for Fall term or should I just apply for the following term? Thanks in advance for those who will answer.
It depends on which province you're applying for. If it's in Québec, it's a bit too late because you'd need to get the Québec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ).. which take approx. 20 working days to have + student permit (3-6 weeks). Otherwise, you should do it as soon as you get your letter of acceptance. I don't know if you'll do SDS or NON-SDS. If it's
NON-SDS, by now, to save some time to prepare your permit, you can gather : a proof of your financial capacity (banks statement, letter of your sponsor + his/her bank statement + proof of family ties (if applicable) .. it should cover your tuiton fee + 11 000$) + anything that can help you (tuition payments, scholarship, etc), your passeport (who doesn't expire the lenght of your study + entry .. scan it if you do it online), a passeport photo and do an explication letter (explain your studies in Canada, why, etc etc) .. With that, you'd be ready once you get your LOA. Anyway, time is tight, but you still have 9 weeks left to get your student permit processed. (last minute.. tight)
Anyway, I'm new here (english isn't my first language) and I'm helping my peruvian boyfriend to get his student permit. I'm really stressed so I'm sharing with you his timeline. Haha, let's help each other.
March 31 - Applied for CAQ online
April 1 - Application confirmation
April 5 - Sent the documents by post (express+tracking)
April 30 - Reception confirmation (they received it in April 8, but sent an email confirmation on April 30)
April 30 - CAQ delivered
June 10 - Medical upfront
June 25 - Applied online NON-SDS
June 25 - Application confirmation letter
June 28 - Biometric Instruction letter and Payment sent