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I have a BA degree in a really artsy subject and I applied to a study a science based diploma in Canada. Some people change fields and hope the VO won't notice the study mis-match, so you're right about addressing the issue in a strong study plan. I found the best approach is to be genuine and...

Gigi1212, CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Dear Bazinga07, Luckily it didn't cost me any time because the document was in the file, but at the back. At the most it would have cost me 15 days. I had 15 days to submit the correct document. After that time my file would have been forwarded to the visa officer for the final review. Have...

They are pretty decent and fair at the London Office. When they thought I had made a mistake/omitted a very important document they e-mailed and wrote to me giving me the opportunity to rectify the situation within 15 days. They didn't send my whole application back and make me re-apply.

Girivenkiteela, I applied last year in July (around the 20th) and I saw others on this forum who applied around the same time. Some got their visa well in time or in late August, others got it just in time during the first week of September, some got their visa a few days after their college...

GV, I applied last year. It took 16 weeks. I think most applications are processed within 10 weeks, unless there is some complication, though it might take longer during the busy summer periods.

123AB, No, I haven't heard anything yet. Have you?

"do not worry... dude.. try to be compitive in ur study and in ur life..." Thanks, Vipul. I'll take your advice.

Pacifica86, Yes, you will need a letter of acceptance from a college or university before you can apply for your visa. It took 2-4 weeks for me to get my college acceptance letters and 3-5 months to get my university rejection letters. One of the colleges made me take an invigilated online...

"Did you have a 9.0 in writing or what??" world.citizen, Thanks, I wish I could take credit and pretend to be brilliant at a foreign language, but English is my first language. I'm Bengali, but I was born and bought up in England. I used to be good at writing, but my writing has become...

Watertruck, I don't think anything can prepare you for the harsh reality of the weather in Nunavut, but on the other hand it could be the adventure of a lifetime going somewhere so different. You'll see a side to Canada most people (including Canadians) don't see. I am sure you've done a lot...

I don't think co-ops are a waste of time or money. Co-op is usually paid work and will give you an edge in a competitive job market. You get industry experience, a reference and you make job contacts in Canada. I'm trying to do a co-op course in Canada and I do think they are seen as a proper...

123AB, No, I didn't have to do a medical last year. I think it sometimes depends on what country you're a citizen of and other factors.

123AB, Re: Contact When I made a mistake on my form last year they didn't contact me by phone or e-mail, they just returned my whole package. About 2 months after I re-submitted it I received my documents and a receipt with my case number in the post. I could use that case number to add...

123AB, I am not sure about the exchange rate - I know that my total funds amount fluctuated quite wildly within a space of a few days because the exchange rate kept changing and not in my favour I might add. I really think how long it takes to process the application is down to luck and the...

123AB, Much later than I wanted to due to complications - 1st of June, but the file won't be processed until June 5th because of the Jubilee. Last year I submitted it around June 22nd, so I wanted to be earlier this year. Last year I made a really stupid mistake and my file was returned. I...

123AB I didn't see anything in the instructions about educational certificates - I didn't send any either. Yes, I paid for the silver C5 pre-paid special delivery envelope - that could take 500g of weight. It costs £6.00+ It comes in two sizes. I don't think it matters what type of...

dubaitotoronto, Is it your age you're worried about or the fact that you completed your degree a long time ago? I am even older than you - quite a bit older. I applied from the UK last year and got my Letter of Introduction. I didn't use it because I decided to apply for a different subject...

I've re-applied at the London Office. The men in charge of the drop off box area are extremely nice and helpful. Regarding the self addressed envelope, I included an ordinary brown envelope as it says on the instructions that no stamp is needed. But the officials at drop off box told me that...

Dear Tropicalgirl, I applied to London last year and I don't think you can track a paper application (but I'm not 100%). I received a receipt, my passport and documents in the post after 2 months. I think my receipt had a case number which I could use to contact their office. They might...