Anyone applied a Student Permit from Philippines?

[Bajinggirl]

I would like to add po pala. The significant update (passport request) came two working days after I submitted a follow-up mail through the case specific enquiry portal https://dmp-portal.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/case-cas-eng.aspx?mission=manila . I submitted the query late Friday afternoon asking a confirmation if they have received the NBI clearance I submitted upon their requests thru my MyCIC account. I also mentioned there that I am getting anxious for my benefactors (in the research center) who have waited long without assurance that I will be granted a study visa. Lastly, I thank them for working on my visa application and that whatever their final decision will be God's best plan for me.. Haha.. (I am almost giving up na kasi that time. I wished to be back in my normal pace sa work na basta mabigay lang nila ang final decision sooner. Rejection man yan pero di ko na minention of course). The following Monday, I checked on MyCIC kahit walang notification email and I found na my status sa request for additional document was changed to document has been received (a confirmation of NBI clearance received). And on Tuesday, there it is. At night I found in my email the notification of a new message in the MyCIC. Passport request.

Shared so others get an idea on what to expect.

 

[Floje]

^ Thanks for sharing Bajinggirl!

 

[erwinjohn997]

I am a typical example of someone who submitted the minimum requirements. I submitted with my online application the following documents:
1) IMM 1294 (Application for Study Permit Made Outside Canada)
2) IMM 5645 (Family Information)
3) Proof of Means of Financial Support - I submitted my only proof, that is, a letter of financial support from a research center in Canada indicating my annual stipend. No bank statements and proof of businesses or properties added since I dont have any. Promise. By the way I submitted my application prior to finding this forum so I was not warned to make a strong profile. That was why, I was close to believing that I will not get a visa.
4) Letter of Acceptance - University of Saskatchewan. What I submitted was for January intake. I thought I will be asked of a new/deferred LoA for May intake. But I was not.
5) Request for Medical Exam Form
6) Photocopy of my Passport - my first. Very clean since I have not travelled outside the country.
7) Digital Photo - one jpeg file only.
Optional:
1) Schedule 1 (Application for Temporary Resident Visa)
2) Letter of Explanation - 2 pages all in all. On the first page I stated my purpose for applying. I was offered a graduate research assistantship in Canada and how I look up into it as an opportunity to finally get a master's degree in my field especially since I am a college instructor in my field and I don't have a single unit taken for a master's degree yet. In the final paragraph I mentioned that being a state univ instructor for three years (I am 26 years old) has not made me financially rich but many people are supporting me especially in the early part of my endeavor. I admitted this one since obviously, I don't have strong proof of financial support. Second page is a separate letter addressed informally like using "To whom it may concern:" I stated their my research interests and goals in undertaking graduate studies. This same paper I submitted when I applied for admission in the U of Saskatchewan.
Submitted upon request by CEM - NBI Clearance with purpose "SCHOOL VISA"

That was all po. Maybe weak po ang profile ko. This however stands proof na hindi lang sa dami ng pera na maipapakita making sure we will not work illegally while studying na pwede tayong ma.grant ng visa. In my case, siguro it's because they saw in me a genuine student. Dahil totoo po 'yon. Quality MS po talaga ang primary purpose ko for coming to Canada. Medyo rare po kasi sa bansa and profession ko. BS in Agricultural Engineering. I work in Cebu and the closest school for an MS here in the country is UPLB and I cant study and work at the same time with that distance. But since I am leaving a job here in the Philippines na stable na kahit papano since permanent gov't. employee na ako, so I might consider finding a better opportunity in Canada when I graduate. But as of now, study muna.

I hope this helps and gives hope. However, it will not harm if those who are planning to apply are making a stronger profile. Salamat po sa mga pagbati.

I told you banji na pag mas matagal ang processing ibig sabihin approve yan HAHA! Goodluck and kelan plan mo mag travel?

 

[bgcc]

Hi guys Ask ko lang sa palagay nyo ba kayang ipunin yung pang-tuition by doing part-time work? yung first year kayang iprovide ng parents ko, dun ako nag-aalala sa pang second year na kasi di naman kami mayaman. Super gusto kong mag-study permit at sana maging PR eventually pero inaalala ko yung pang-tuition. Wala naman akong problema sa ibang gastusin kasi dun naman ako titira sa sister ng mom ko na Canadian citizen, yung tuition lang talaga hehe

 

[Floje]

Hi guys Ask ko lang sa palagay nyo ba kayang ipunin yung pang-tuition by doing part-time work? yung first year kayang iprovide ng parents ko, dun ako nag-aalala sa pang second year na kasi di naman kami mayaman. Super gusto kong mag-study permit at sana maging PR eventually pero inaalala ko yung pang-tuition. Wala naman akong problema sa ibang gastusin kasi dun naman ako titira sa sister ng mom ko na Canadian citizen, yung tuition lang talaga hehe

Depende po kung magkano tuition nyo. Compute mo na lang, let's say makakuha ka ng work na may minimum wage around 10 CAD/hour. And you are only allowed to work up to 20 hours/week during regular academic sessions. You can only work full time during scheduled breaks. Do the math na lang po.

 

[erwinjohn997]

Hi guys Ask ko lang sa palagay nyo ba kayang ipunin yung pang-tuition by doing part-time work? yung first year kayang iprovide ng parents ko, dun ako nag-aalala sa pang second year na kasi di naman kami mayaman. Super gusto kong mag-study permit at sana maging PR eventually pero inaalala ko yung pang-tuition. Wala naman akong problema sa ibang gastusin kasi dun naman ako titira sa sister ng mom ko na Canadian citizen, yung tuition lang talaga hehe

hi. for me hindi po enough yung sasahurin mo sa part time job.

kung may titirahan ka po sa Canada mas okay yun at least makakipon ka. kasi mahal po ang bilihin sa Canada.

ang balak ko nga din po ipunin yung sasahurin ko sa part time job para may pang bayad sa 2nd sem pero sabi ng partner ko na PR sa Canada yung kikitain ko daw dun parang pambili lang daw po ng foods and allowance in a month pero nasa sayo naman po yan kung ma diskarte ka and kaya mo po mag ipon

 

[erwinjohn997]

sana nga maging PR tayo lahat after natin mag aral at mag dasal po tayo lahat na sana mag bago yung program ng Canada for us foreign students

 

[bgcc]

hi. for me hindi po enough yung sasahurin mo sa part time job.

kung may titirahan ka po sa Canada mas okay yun at least makakipon ka. kasi mahal po ang bilihin sa Canada.

ang balak ko nga din po ipunin yung sasahurin ko sa part time job para may pang bayad sa 2nd sem pero sabi ng partner ko na PR sa Canada yung kikitain ko daw dun parang pambili lang daw po ng foods and allowance in a month pero nasa sayo naman po yan kung ma diskarte ka and kaya mo po mag ipon

Meron po akong titirhan na tita ko, sa kanya po lahat ng gastos except sa tuition. Yung tuition lang talaga huhu.

Sana nga po maging PR tayo. God bless po sa ating lahat

 

[Babies0625]

I am a typical example of someone who submitted the minimum requirements. I submitted with my online application the following documents:
1) IMM 1294 (Application for Study Permit Made Outside Canada)
2) IMM 5645 (Family Information)
3) Proof of Means of Financial Support - I submitted my only proof, that is, a letter of financial support from a research center in Canada indicating my annual stipend. No bank statements and proof of businesses or properties added since I dont have any. Promise. By the way I submitted my application prior to finding this forum so I was not warned to make a strong profile. That was why, I was close to believing that I will not get a visa.
4) Letter of Acceptance - University of Saskatchewan. What I submitted was for January intake. I thought I will be asked of a new/deferred LoA for May intake. But I was not.
5) Request for Medical Exam Form
6) Photocopy of my Passport - my first. Very clean since I have not travelled outside the country.
7) Digital Photo - one jpeg file only.
Optional:
1) Schedule 1 (Application for Temporary Resident Visa)
2) Letter of Explanation - 2 pages all in all. On the first page I stated my purpose for applying. I was offered a graduate research assistantship in Canada and how I look up into it as an opportunity to finally get a master's degree in my field especially since I am a college instructor in my field and I don't have a single unit taken for a master's degree yet. In the final paragraph I mentioned that being a state univ instructor for three years (I am 26 years old) has not made me financially rich but many people are supporting me especially in the early part of my endeavor. I admitted this one since obviously, I don't have strong proof of financial support. Second page is a separate letter addressed informally like using "To whom it may concern:" I stated their my research interests and goals in undertaking graduate studies. This same paper I submitted when I applied for admission in the U of Saskatchewan.
Submitted upon request by CEM - NBI Clearance with purpose "SCHOOL VISA"

That was all po. Maybe weak po ang profile ko. This however stands proof na hindi lang sa dami ng pera na maipapakita making sure we will not work illegally while studying na pwede tayong ma.grant ng visa. In my case, siguro it's because they saw in me a genuine student. Dahil totoo po 'yon. Quality MS po talaga ang primary purpose ko for coming to Canada. Medyo rare po kasi sa bansa and profession ko. BS in Agricultural Engineering. I work in Cebu and the closest school for an MS here in the country is UPLB and I cant study and work at the same time with that distance. But since I am leaving a job here in the Philippines na stable na kahit papano since permanent gov't. employee na ako, so I might consider finding a better opportunity in Canada when I graduate. But as of now, study muna.

I hope this helps and gives hope. However, it will not harm if those who are planning to apply are making a stronger profile. Salamat po sa mga pagbati.

Thanks for posting Bajinggirl, this will really help us who will still be applying.

Question on the photo, one jpeg file front & back or front only? If including the back, did you indicate your name & date of birth? Thanks

 

[Bajinggirl]

Thanks for posting Bajinggirl, this will really help us who will still be applying.

Question on the photo, one jpeg file front & back or front only? If including the back, did you indicate your name & date of birth? Thanks

One only po. And front lang. Just name the file with your surname and initials ng given name mu okay na po. That's what I did lang po. Hindi naman nila kinwestyon. Make sure na lang na you follow lang po the guidelines nila sa quality ng photo.

 

[Babies0625]

One only po. And front lang. Just name the file with your surname and initials ng given name mu okay na po. That's what I did lang po. Hindi naman nila kinwestyon. Make sure na lang na you follow lang po the guidelines nila sa quality ng photo.

Ah ok, thanks so much ulit. God Bless & good luck sa journey mo!

 

[scorpio1641]

Hi guys Ask ko lang sa palagay nyo ba kayang ipunin yung pang-tuition by doing part-time work? yung first year kayang iprovide ng parents ko, dun ako nag-aalala sa pang second year na kasi di naman kami mayaman. Super gusto kong mag-study permit at sana maging PR eventually pero inaalala ko yung pang-tuition. Wala naman akong problema sa ibang gastusin kasi dun naman ako titira sa sister ng mom ko na Canadian citizen, yung tuition lang talaga hehe

You have to have enough money to pay your tuition for the whole program. Yung ave kasi is about CAD 13,000 - 15,000 a year for tuition. Pag part-time work at CAD11/hour - you can only earn around CAD800 - CAD1000 a month. Okay yun for your needs and living expenses, but I don't think enough for your tuition. Baka kaya naman since you don't have to pay rent (or food?), you can set aside money to at least pay tuition partially. Pwede ka naman mag-work full time during summer break so bawi ka na lang doon.

 

[bgcc]

You have to have enough money to pay your tuition for the whole program. Yung ave kasi is about CAD 13,000 - 15,000 a year for tuition. Pag part-time work at CAD11/hour - you can only earn around CAD800 - CAD1000 a month. Okay yun for your needs and living expenses, but I don't think enough for your tuition. Baka kaya naman since you don't have to pay rent (or food?), you can set aside money to at least pay tuition partially. Pwede ka naman mag-work full time during summer break so bawi ka na lang doon.

Ilang months po summer break sa Canada?

 

[scorpio1641]

^^from May to August yata

 

[AAM1218]

^^from May to August yata

Hi, anong docs ang sinubmit mo sa VFS? Turns out mas madami silang docs na hinihingi kaysa sa nasa cic website. Tapos nagsubmit ka din ba ng bank statements? Plan ko kasi bank certs lang.