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Study Permit Application in Saudi Arabia for January 2021

renron

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Jul 28, 2020
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i originally applied for fall 2020 but due to expected delays i requested to defer my intake and if winter 2021 intake will not be possible for me again...i plan to defer it again in fall 2021. :)
 

Dtunbi

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Jul 29, 2020
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For those who have already applied for study permit in Saudi Arabia, what is your timeline? Any update?

I submitted paper application on March 18 and till now, there is no update.

Do you know anyone who has gotten some updates or approval?
 

pallab_sust

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Jul 10, 2020
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i originally applied for fall 2020 but due to expected delays i requested to defer my intake and if winter 2021 intake will not be possible for me again...i plan to defer it again in fall 2021. :)
Wow you are so flexible. Why do you want to defer, you could start online and it would be counted same as in Canada provided you complete half study in Canada. By the way you applied for which program if you don't have any issues to share?
 

renron

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Jul 28, 2020
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Wow you are so flexible. Why do you want to defer, you could start online and it would be counted same as in Canada provided you complete half study in Canada. By the way you applied for which program if you don't have any issues to share?
my program is fast track 2-year advance diploma (engineering tech) and is listed as hybrid program.
cannot be done 100% online. i have labs and workshops course.
im still working and my contract till next year so I can wait. besides with all the problems in travelling and restrictions...it's better to defer until next year if it is allowed.
im just waiting for my study permit application for fall 2020, hopefully it will be granted and then plan accordingly.
 

okjaber

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Apr 11, 2020
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my program is fast track 2-year advance diploma (engineering tech) and is listed as hybrid program.
cannot be done 100% online. i have labs and workshops course.
im still working and my contract till next year so I can wait. besides with all the problems in travelling and restrictions...it's better to defer until next year if it is allowed.
im just waiting for my study permit application for fall 2020, hopefully it will be granted and then plan accordingly.
Most universities I heard of let you defer your admission one time only. After that, you have to apply again. So be cautious and ask your university/ college about their rules.
 

renron

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Jul 28, 2020
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Most universities I heard of let you defer your admission one time only. After that, you have to apply again. So be cautious and ask your university/ college about their rules.
you can defer as long as you want if there is valid reason for the deferral.
check online forums...some students way back summer are intending to defer again.
schools and IRCC are flexible now because of this pandemic.
 
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okjaber

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Apr 11, 2020
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you can defer as long as you want if there is valid reason for the deferral.
check online forums...some students way back summer are intending to defer again.
schools and IRCC are flexible now because of this pandemic.
No. I have asked my university and they told me they MIGHT defer my admission if there is a valid reason. And, I can defer my admission only once.
They told me if I deferred for the winter term, and want to defer it again I have to reapply.
 

pallab_sust

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Jul 10, 2020
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Anyways i believe we will not need to defer 2 times .
can anybody advise whether we need exit-entry visa? Some ppl told they provided it but considering 1+ yrs program how it will make sense as our expat visa is for one yr only how we will make exit-entry visa with validity for more than a year?
 

renron

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Jul 28, 2020
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Anyways i believe we will not need to defer 2 times .
can anybody advise whether we need exit-entry visa? Some ppl told they provided it but considering 1+ yrs program how it will make sense as our expat visa is for one yr only how we will make exit-entry visa with validity for more than a year?
exit re entry visa is not a requirement...maybe even police clearance certificate
 

lified20.1

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Jul 20, 2020
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Anyways i believe we will not need to defer 2 times .
can anybody advise whether we need exit-entry visa? Some ppl told they provided it but considering 1+ yrs program how it will make sense as our expat visa is for one yr only how we will make exit-entry visa with validity for more than a year?
It isn’t necessary, you can provide it IF you want to for the maximum validity which I guess is 360 days.
 
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renron

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Jul 28, 2020
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it's just an optional doc you need to upload together with your copy of iqama (translated) only if you plan to come back in Saudi Arabia after your study, if not then it is understood by the officer that you will be on a final exit visa.
relax, you will not be the first time to do it.:)
your being a good and lawful resident of another country is already a strong argument that you will follow their immigration laws regarding your application for student permit/visa.
 
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lified20.1

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j8naid

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Jun 25, 2020
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Hey,
is it possible for me to apply with a visit visa ? I had emailed VAC, and they did approve, I could apply. But will there be any rejections based on my visit visa ?