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    Health insurance for Student visa

    Again, it depends on what you are talking about. There are 2 separate portions required for health insurance 1. Regular health benefits - this includes visiting a doctor, emergency room, hospital stay, stitches, etc. This is covered by the province of BC AFTER a 3 month wait period. So you MUST...
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    Health insurance for Student visa

    It depends what you're talking about: Are you talking about the provincial health plan, or the extended health benefits that the school provides? And which province are you talking about? It's way more detailed then what Khushi Arora is saying.
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    How is the weather so far?

    Let's be clear, asking about the weather in Canada is asking about the weather in the second largest country in the world. The weather in Vancouver is way different then Calgary, which is different then Whitehorse, which is different then Nova Scotia. You really need to look at the specific...
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    My Student Visa was Rejected for unwarranted reason.

    It has to clearly explain and address what you are doing in Canada, why you chose the program/school you got accepted to, and address the reasons for rejection (finances, family ties, travel history etc). My lawyer said that my SOP was one of the best he had ever seen written and it made my case...
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    My Student Visa was Rejected for unwarranted reason.

    I had to apply 3 times and go for judicial review. Hire a lawyer, a Canadian lawyer. Not a consultant. They will make an airtight application and submit it again. This is your second time for a study permit for this course. My SOP was 6 PAGES! My whole application was 85 pages and I finally got...
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    IMPORTANT - MEDICAL INSURANCE

    Hey All, This is a reminder for everyone who is making their way with visas to Canada that you need to ensure you have proper medical insurance for the province you are going to!! This is part of what will be evaluated when you arrive in Canada (as part of your ability to support yourself)...
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    is this considered strong family/home ties?

    Ok, so you don't actually have any strong ties to your family or home. It appears you will have a very difficult time proving you have reasons to come back to your country if you don't have a job, your family doesn't depend on you, you have no property in your name. You will have to work very...
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    Prepare for Arrival - Study (International Student)

    I mean whatever insurance covers you for medical emergencies. Your school medical insurance is likely for EXTENDED health only - dentist, drugs, etc. NOT for emergency room visits if you are hit by a car or break a leg. You MUST have medical insurance (usually travel medical insurance) that...
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    A Passport request email... What does it mean?

    They never request your passport unless your visa is approved.
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    Prepare for Arrival - Study (International Student)

    1. You need all your documents in your carry on luggage for your entry to Canada. This is listed on the letter you received, either email or with your passport, when you received our permit. You need that exact letter, your letter of acceptance to school, proof showing you have funds to enter...
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    Received CAIPS notes, planning to reapply- Need help

    Ok, so to answer your questions: 1. Yes a letter from your work would help a lot!! If your boss is suggesting this course and willing to have you come back to work, this should absolutely be included. 2. Of course you need a new SOP letter! You need to clearly argue why you chose to do this...
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    HELP NEEDED PLEASE

    You are at a serious disadvantage. Your parents may have house and cars, but they aren't YOUR house and cars - they are your parents. That's likely why your mother got a visa. At this point, you really should consult a lawyer. The fact that your mother is in Canada already is seriously working...
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    is this considered strong family/home ties?

    Hello, Honestly, probably not. Do you have property, are you a member of a religious community, do you have employment back home to go to, does your family rely on you for financial support?
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    Study Visa Finally - 3 applications and Judicial Review

    Hello All, I thought I would post a summary of my experience obtaining a study visa, since it was a difficult process but ultimately it worked. Hopefully somebody else may benefit from this. I am a full time employed single male living in a country in Central Asia. My visa office is Moscow. I...