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    QUESTION ON THE 180 DAYS TIMEFRAME FOR PGWP DEPENDENTS

    Open work permit for spouse + study permit for child
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    QUESTION ON THE 180 DAYS TIMEFRAME FOR PGWP DEPENDENTS

    Hi All! I understand that once we receive official confirmation from the school that we have completed the program, we have 180 days to apply for pgwp from the date of the school's confirmation. Does the 180 days also apply to the dependents or we can apply for them anytime (even beyond 180...
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    Anyone applied a Student Permit from Philippines?

    You probably can but best to check with your school. Also, if you have plans to apply for PR through provincial nomination, where your school is located (i.e. international graduate stream)--make sure to check if studying outside the province would in any way affect that.
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    Study Permit Extension

    Hi, Ideally proof of funds should cover the duration of the extension (living expenses plus tuition fees) however based on some of the threads here and my experience, i think for extensions they are much more lenient. For me- i showed just around $3k (remaining gic, submitted a screenshot of...
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    Study Permit Extension: July or August or September 2020 Applicants gather here

    Applied: 04-09-2020 Approved: 09-12-2020 Received permits: 16-12-2020 *SP+Spouse's OWP Ext. Best of luck to those still waiting :)
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    Anyone applied a Student Permit from Philippines?

    Hi, It's always better if you can show that proof of funds are coming from you. It strengthens your financial profile. If not entirely possible, stick to people within your immediate family circle as your sponsor.
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    Student Visa+ Spouse Visa

    Yes, you need to submit your marriage certificate as proof of your marriage whether you apply together (together with your application) or separately.
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    SDS of Student with Spouse - EXTREMELY URGENT

    Based on my experience this may not be mandatory, we didn't submit a roundtrip airline ticket and they approved our application, it was also through sds.
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    SDS of Student with Spouse - EXTREMELY URGENT

    When I applied last year (sp + sowp), from my spouse's end, he submitted a statement of purpose (included reasons why he is accompanying me and for applying for open work permit...), proof of funds which included estimated amount for our roundtrip airfare (included a short explanation letter for...
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    Post Graduate Work Permit Processing Time (PGWP)

    This may help: https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1505&top=17
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    Available Options

    No, with or without an immigration consultant your application will be treated the same.
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    Applying for CIBC GIC from Philippines problem

    Not at all. You can apply for the CIBC GIC online. Once that's done CIBC will send a list of instructions on how to deposit from your local bank account. For me, i transferred from my bpi account. The process was fairly smooth and fast. Further info here...
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    Anyone applied a Student Permit from Philippines?

    For those physically in Canada they will have the extra points.
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    Anyone applied a Student Permit from Philippines?

    For those studying online outside Canada you might want to read this thread as well:https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/ircc-studying-more-than-50-online-due-to-covid-wont-fetch-points-for-express-entry.704708/
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    Students who applied with families for Fall 2020/ Winter 2021

    Just to share: when I applied last year together with my spouse (he applied for open work permit), on his end he submitted a statement of purpose (why he would like to accompany me, reasons for applying for open work permit etc), proof of funds (minimum is 4k cad for him). Also submitted his...
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    Anyone applied a Student Permit from Philippines?

    For schools usually they require the Academic IELTS. For the sds application, you can submit either. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/study-permits/direct-stream.html#toc02
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    Winter 2021 Intake: Student Visa

    GIC and full tuition fee payment receipt is enough as financial proof. If you have additional proof of funds then no harm in adding that one. Also, though the requirement is only for the tuition fee and living expenses for 1 year, however, if your program is for 2 years or more, I would also...
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    My Story: Age 34. Already have MBA. June Applicant.

    I agree and I can very much relate to this. It is never too late..it will only be too late when you believe it is
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    Age 35+ Applying

    Noticed that this post was made around 10 months ago but nevertheless..Chances maybe low for most but it isn't impossible. Im also in my mid 30's and I'm already here for almost a year now. I personally know of someone in her 40's as well and about to graduate early next yr.
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    Anyone applied a Student Permit from Philippines?

    Yes so long as you meet the conditions: How long is a post-graduation work permit valid? How long your PGWP is valid for depends on the length of your study program. If your program was less than 8 months You aren’t eligible for a PGWP. If your program was more than 8 months but less than 2...