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Study permit - Jan 21 intake - York Schulich

John601

John601

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Sep 30, 2020
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Hello guys,

I am a Jan'21 prospective student. Want to know when is the correct time to apply for a study visa?
Some people are advising to hold the application as of now.

Also, Can I trust the Non SDS method? Would I get the visa by december? If it takes time, hopefully I can initiate another SDS application in parallel.

The problem with SDS is that I am having issues collecting 50K tuition all at once. Please do advice.

Thanks.
 
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primaprime

primaprime

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Apr 6, 2019
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You should choose either SDS or non-SDS. Both can be "trusted" but the chances of receiving an approval by December are not the best at the moment. You should apply as soon as you can.
 
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Aicerg49

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Sep 21, 2020
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John601 said:
Hello guys,

I am a Jan'21 prospective student. Want to know when is the correct time to apply for a study visa?
Some people are advising to hold the application as of now.

Also, Can I trust the Non SDS method? Would I get the visa by december? If it takes time, hopefully I can initiate another SDS application in parallel.

The problem with SDS is that I am having issues collecting 50K tuition all at once. Please do advice.

Thanks.
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Hey! I've been told the same, that I should wait, and now I don't know what to do... Are you planning to apply soon, then?
 
John601

John601

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Sep 30, 2020
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Aicerg49 said:
Hey! I've been told the same, that I should wait, and now I don't know what to do... Are you planning to apply soon, then?
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I am thinking of applying after 10th October. Just waiting for any further updates from IRCC. Are you planning for SDS or Non SDS?
 
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Aicerg49

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Sep 21, 2020
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John601 said:
I am thinking of applying after 10th October. Just waiting for any further updates from IRCC. Are you planning for SDS or Non SDS?
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I think I'll apply in the upcoming week. I won't do it through the sds. Let's keep updating each other, hopefully permits will be getting approved soon
 
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canuck78

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John601 said:
Hello guys,

I am a Jan'21 prospective student. Want to know when is the correct time to apply for a study visa?
Some people are advising to hold the application as of now.

Also, Can I trust the Non SDS method? Would I get the visa by december? If it takes time, hopefully I can initiate another SDS application in parallel.

The problem with SDS is that I am having issues collecting 50K tuition all at once. Please do advice.

Thanks.
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I would be applying ASAP because there are huge backlogs. If applying from India there are extra hurdles. VFS are closed so biometrics and passport stamping are not available.
 
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Aicerg49

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Sep 21, 2020
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Update: Applied on 20 of October and received the refusal today. Any immigration lawyer that you can recommend since I want to re apply? Reasons are: purpose of visit and immigration status. thanks!
 
primaprime

primaprime

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Aicerg49 said:
Update: Applied on 20 of October and received the refusal today. Any immigration lawyer that you can recommend since I want to re apply? Reasons are: purpose of visit and immigration status. thanks!
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See my guide to study permit refusals (link in signature) or share your full profile for more advice.
 
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