Hi everyone,
I hope someone can answer my question di ko kase mahanap sagot. I just recently got my LOA for the Fall 2018 intake. I plan to apply for study permit online because I'm an OFW here in SG.
The estimated course duration is from Sep 4, 2018 to May 24, 2020. My problem is my passport will be expiring on May 22, 2020. I've read somewhere that the visa will not be issued beyond the validity of the passport. But how about the study permit? Will it be valid until my studies end in May 24, 2018? Do you advise that I renew my passport first before lodging my application or do I just renew the passport in Canada if ever?
Another problem is that the passport renewal process will take about 8 weeks, then when I finally apply online for the study permit, I will have to wait another 8 weeks or more for the results. I'm afraid I cannot make it to the start of classes. At isa pa, sayang yung mga stamps and visa sa current passport ko, which proves my travel history. Well anyway, I'm not even sure if I can renew 2 years in advance but I booked an appointment anyway. The earliest schedule I got for the passport renewal is on the 5th of March so let's say I will get my new passport by May. I think it's too late na to apply for the Fall intake.
Now, if I renew my passport in Canada, that means extending my visa and study permit and I will have to show proof of funds again.
TIA