Im a resident in UAE

[Nouman44]

Hi im a resident in UAE and i want to know if i can apply for sds category because in canada.ca website it doesnt show UAE in sds list ,my ielts and offer letter are ready , if im applying for non sds do i have to pay full year fee or just 1 semester ,
Fyi im pakistani citizen

 

[Naturgrl]

You can’t apply for SDS from UAE. If you can pay full year then do it.

 

[Omerbabiker6]

Hi im a resident in UAE and i want to know if i can apply for sds category because in canada.ca website it doesnt show UAE in sds list ,my ielts and offer letter are ready , if im applying for non sds do i have to pay full year fee or just 1 semester ,
Fyi im pakistani citizen

as @Naturgrl said you can't apply under SDS from UAE. Also, under non-SDS, you don't have to pay anything other than the deposit which is 500$ - !000$..

 

[Nouman44]

as @Naturgrl said you can't apply under SDS from UAE. Also, under non-SDS, you don't have to pay anything other than the deposit which is 500$ - !000$..

I can pay first sem fee and show my financials right ? Or will it increase the chances of success if i pay the GIC?

 

[lamnt0702]

I can pay first sem fee and show my financials right ? Or will it increase the chances of success if i pay the GIC?

It does not matter you apply under SDS/NonSDS, if you could pay for your 1st year (2 semesters) of tuition fee and GIC, it will help to strengthen your financial ability which is a fundamental criterion to get Visa

 

[Johnsnow 007]

Hi im a resident in UAE and i want to know if i can apply for sds category because in canada.ca website it doesnt show UAE in sds list ,my ielts and offer letter are ready , if im applying for non sds do i have to pay full year fee or just 1 semester ,
Fyi im pakistani citizen

Hello,

You are not eligible for the SDS category. Applications from the UAE especially for expatriates struggle to get approvals.

If possible, apply with the SDS requirements by still securing GIC (CIBC is more flexible), make tuition payment, and ensure you have a valid and legal immigration/resident status.

If your status will expire soon, renew or extend it before considering applying for your study permit. Another area of consideration is demonstrating good ties to your home country. If possible, apply from your home country.

Success!

 

[Omerbabiker6]

I can pay first sem fee and show my financials right ? Or will it increase the chances of success if i pay the GIC?

honestly, i don't know if it will strengthen your application since many people get refusals based on the profile after paying as well.
all i am saying is, you don't have to worry about anything if your profile is good.

 

[Impatient Dankaroo]

honestly, i don't know if it will strengthen your application since many people get refusals based on the profile after paying as well.
all i am saying is, you don't have to worry about anything if your profile is good.

Not necessarily true. OP is a temporary resident in another country. This shows weak ties. This is on top of the fact that Pakistani citizens already have a high rate of refusal. Sometimes 'good profiles' aren't good enough