Basic inquiries before deciding to study in Canada

[addetpao]

Hello, i am from the Philippines and I'd like to seek some advice from you guys.

I would be honest, my intention to study in Canada is to be easily employed globally but more so to be able to be hired legally in Canada and eventually become a permanent resident. is this a good option? Because I've read that there are no grounds for rejection if you have dual intent right?

Now, I want to apply for a undergraduate program at the University of Manitoba. I have a wife and a 1 year old son. How can I take them with me, do I apply for that right away or is it better to process that after I've received my student permit and arrived in Canada?

What are the chances that our visas will be approved if the following are our current situation:

1. I have no degree or diploma but have taken up a couple of units in Bachelor of Science in Business Management at the University of the Philippines.
2. I have only 6 months work experience in BPO industry as a technical support representative.
3. I have been an operator/owner of a 3 year existing business, although i do not have a bank account since from the start of our operations I have been using my parents' account and haven't realized the need to have my own account yet.
4. My wife is a Registered Nurse but haven't practiced and has no work experience.
5. My parents would financially support my studies and our stay in Canada.

also, would it be safe to assume that if my wife acquires a Open Work Permit and i get an off-campus work permit then we would be able to financially secure my studies and living expenses without the aid of my parents? Because I would not want them to finance my whole studies, I plan to ask for the aid only on my first year of studies there on, I plan to take care of the rest.

thanks in advance

 

[netchaos]

Hi,

Dual intent is fine, but you need to convince the visa officer that you will leave Canada after your studies, if required.

According to CIC:
What students must do in applying for a study permit pertaining to dual intent
In applying for a study permit, a student must first and foremost clearly demonstrate to the Visa officer that he or she intends to respect the requirement that study permit holders leave Canada by the end of the period authorized for their stay which usually corresponds with the completion of studies and expiry of their study permit.

You can read more about it here, http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/institutions/intent.asp

According to what I have read in this forum, it is always better to apply alone. This way you can show strong ties to your home country.
Once you reach there, your family can apply for their visa. But you should be aware that there is no guarantee that your family will get visa and it is up to the visa officers discretion.

Edit: I suggest you to search through this forum and find applicants who has gone through similar situations and ask them directly how they prepared their applications.

 

[addetpao]

Hi,

Dual intent is fine, but you need to convince the visa officer that you will leave Canada after your studies, if required.

thanks netchaos. I hope I can clearly show to the visa officer that I would definitely leave Canada if needed and also show him/her that I have strong ties here in the Philippines. By the way, would it be a plus if myself, my wife and son was just recently granted a US tourist visa? I've been to the US three times already, could that prove that i'm not the type of person who intends to stay/work illegally beyond the limits of my visa.

 

[scylla]

also, would it be safe to assume that if my wife acquires a Open Work Permit and i get an off-campus work permit then we would be able to financially secure my studies and living expenses without the aid of my parents? Because I would not want them to finance my whole studies, I plan to ask for the aid only on my first year of studies there on, I plan to take care of the rest.

I would not assume this. There's no guarantee you'll be able to cover all of your living expenses and also tuition.