Gap in studies...not eligible for SPP?

[Amit Sarna]

Hi All -

I have completed graduation in 2005 n since then I am working
in MNCs in HR. Some one told me I m not eligible under SPP...is that true
N can only apply through general category.....Please help me..
Thanks.
Amit

 

[netchaos]

If you were working after your graduation then it is not a gap.

I graduated in 2004, applied under SPP, got visa and right now in Canada.

 

[Amit Sarna]

Hi..thnks..can u gve me ur email so tht i can talk more about ths..all consultants told me tht thr is a new rule bt i did nt see it nywhr..frm whr rid u apply.pls assist..

 

[dawood2k]

1year gap is ok in spp but having more than one year of gap may effect your application..

 

[tiger007]

all consultants told me tht thr is a new rule bt i did nt see it nywhr..frm whr rid u apply.pls assist..

Hi All -

I have completed graduation in 2005 n since then I am working
in MNCs in HR. Some one told me I m not eligible under SPP...is that true
N can only apply through general category.....Please help me..
Thanks.
Amit

Hi,

All so called new rules of SPP are rumors..till they are officially published on CIC website. Till then, no matter how many consultants say... it is not guaranteed that those new rules will be applicable.

According to some reports... long gaps of more than 3-5 years , even if you are working after graduation... will make you ineligible for applying under SPP. So, it's best to apply under general category. There's not much difference in processing times of SPP and General category. Only positive point for SPP, you can apply with less number of documents to those colleges participating under SPP.

So, if your overall profile is good... course selection is proper and finances are strong(Educational loan etc.), then you shouldn't worry about applying visa SPP or General.

Best of Luck.

***All opinions expressed are purely personal, and pieces of information mentioned are to the best of my knowledge... You should consult other sources too.

 

[Amit Sarna]

Thanks.....actually the problem is I have to show ITR of my dad undrer
general category which we do not have...can we apply under general without
showng ITR documents of my dad as I m planning to take maximum loan against property.
Please now suggest me should I apply under SPP or general.

 

[tiger007]

Thanks.....actually the problem is I have to show ITR of my dad undrer
general category which we do not have...can we apply under general without
showng ITR documents of my dad as I m planning to take maximum loan against property.
Please now suggest me should I apply under SPP or general.

Hi,
If you have a long working history, then under General category it is preferred, that you take an educational loan of amount equivalent to atleast 80% of 1st year tuition fees + 1 year living expenses+ travel expenses and show YOUR ITR (Form 16 for salaried employees or income tax return document).
See the checklist of general application:
http://www.vfs-canada.co.in/pdf/study_permit_17-05-2012.pdf

And... you are working since 2005, you should have all ITR documents. You will need to provide your dad's ITR, in case he is sponsoring your studies fully or partly... and/or to show more income, financial strength.

But.. if the educational loan amount is good enough i.e atleast equivalent to 80% of 1st year tuition fees + 1 year living expenses+ travel expenses and you can show legitimate ITR for past all these years, you have been working... then...I think..it's good enough...

Best of Luck.

***All opinions expressed are purely personal, and pieces of information mentioned are to the best of my knowledge... You should consult other sources too.

 

[Aarti2791]

Hi,
Ive completed my graduation (B.COM) with an average of 58.33%
10th- 85.84%
12th- 77%
Will be appearing for IELTS on 22.
I want to know the procedure for 2 back to back courses in collges (both 1 year courses)
How does the loan and visa process work out?
How many years of PGWP will i get?
Please help.
Thanks

 

[Vipul.Varinder]

1year gap is ok in spp but having more than one year of gap may effect your application..

really??? some one please let me know hat is GAP//.. only consultants thing!!!!!!! You are educated enoug to open Google and search about it...

 

[tiger007]

Hi,
Ive completed my graduation (B.COM) with an average of 58.33%
10th- 85.84%
12th- 77%
Will be appearing for IELTS on 22.
I want to know the procedure for 2 back to back courses in collges (both 1 year courses)
How does the loan and visa process work out?
How many years of PGWP will i get?
Please help.
Thanks

Hi,

Try to score atleast 6.5 overall, with 6 in each bands.

You select a course, apply for the offer letter by paying requires application fees. After you receive the offer letter, you usually pay the 1st sem tuition fees, or some amount as tuition deposit to confirm the seat and get LOA-letter of approval. Then apply for an educational loan form a bank... and along with all the required documents, as mentioned in the checklist of study visa application and apply for visa under SPP, GENERAL or UNIVERSITY category.
To Know more about Canadian study permits:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/index.asp
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/study.asp

Canadian study permit application information/Checklist:
SPP- http://www.vfs-canada.co.in/pdf/Student_Partners_Program_(SPP)_in_india_190412.pdf
GENERAL - http://www.vfs-canada.co.in/pdf/study_permit_17-05-2012.pdf
UNIVERSITY- http://www.vfs-canada.co.in/pdf/Application_for_Prospective_University_Students_190412.pdf

Doing 2 1year back to back courses will not give 100% guarantee of 3 years PGWP, although chances are high, if you study atleast 36 credit hours per year. To get confirmed 3 years PGWP(max possible), go for a 2 acd. years/ 4 sem. course.

To know more about PGWP and various other work permits for international students:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/work.asp

Hope it helps.

Best of Luck.

***All opinions expressed are purely personal, and pieces of information mentioned are to the best of my knowledge... You should consult other sources too.

 

[Amit Sarna]

Thanks for the response....
As I am married n age 29....will this effect on my visa application under
general category...N I have checked so many links n websites however I have not found
...(you are not eligible under spp program ifthere is a gap of 7 years n since then u are continuously working). Please reply....thx

 

[Aarti2791]

Hi,
Thanks for the reply tiger007. AS per my knowledge there is only 1 course-GBM (humber college) with a 2 years duration for the Jan '13 intake. I've read bad reviews about it. Also I'm worried about the visa rejection since I've heard this course is an easy gateway for the 3 year PGWP. What is your take on it? Are you studying in Canada or contemplating to? If yes which course have you opted for?
Thanks a lot again!

 

[tiger007]

Hi,
Thanks for the reply tiger007. AS per my knowledge there is only 1 course-GBM (humber college) with a 2 years duration for the Jan '13 intake. I've read bad reviews about it. Also I'm worried about the visa rejection since I've heard this course is an easy gateway for the 3 year PGWP. What is your take on it?
Thanks a lot again!

Hi,

There are 4 courses for Business-PG 2 years duration:
1. Humber college, Toronto - 2 years GBM
2. Centennial college, Toronto - 2 years GBM
3. Lambton college, Sarnia - 2 years PG certificate in Business Management. - General, Accounting, IB, Finance& Banking.
4. Lambton college, Toronto campus - 2 years PG certificate in B.M - only offered IB and Finance & Banking
5. Lambton college, Lloydminster border town, Saskatchewan - 2 years PG certificate in B.M (Also offered an 1 year accelerated PG certificate for same course in Sask.)

If you can secure an internship in Lambton college course(all campuses)... then the cost of tuition fees will be much lower, as compared to Centennial and Humber. All programmes will make you eligible to apply for a 3 years PGWP.. You can choose to do it in Toronto (comparatively plenty of part time jobs, big city) or a small border town in Sask. (where comparatively few part time jobs but since, it is in Sask., good for PR.. as you will need to work only for 6 months in Sask to apply under student category of SINP, as opposed to full 1 year for out of province students).

To be honest.. none of them is world-class per se.

Best of Luck.

***All opinions expressed are purely personal, and pieces of information mentioned are to the best of my knowledge... You should consult other sources too.

 

[tiger007]

I have checked so many links n websites however I have not found
...(you are not eligible under spp program ifthere is a gap of 7 years n since then u are continuously working). Please reply....thx

Hi,

There is no official written confirmation that long gaps will make you ineligible to apply under SPP. As I said before, according to some reports, if you have long gaps after your study..more than 3-5 years.. and/or if academic percentage of your last major degree/diploma is less than 50%... it is advised not to apply under SPP. Nothing is confirmed... but these rules are widely followed by many students and well known consultants. You may choose to apply under SPP and see for yourself .. if you get the visa under SPP or not. It's ultimately your call... But, I will reccomend you to apply under General, as there is not much difference except for lesser documents needed for SPP.

Official links:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/backgrounders/2010/2010-01-28.asp
SPP checklist
http://www.vfs-canada.co.in/pdf/Student_Partners_Program_(SPP)_in_india_190412.pdf:


***All opinions expressed are purely personal, and pieces of information mentioned are to the best of my knowledge... You should consult other sources too.

 

[avd91]

Hi,
I've completed my B.E in Electronics and telecommunication this year securing 65% average.
10th- 93%
12th- 88%
No backlogs.
I am applying for the Database Application Developer course in Seneca college for the Jan '13 intake.
Other option provided to me being Lambton college (Although it's a 2 year course the reviews for the college are very bad) The course they are providing is a Graduate certificate course in IT and web design.
* I want opinions of people who have gone to either colleges and/or the corresponding courses.
* I want to know whether the change in streams from EXTC to IT will pose a threat to get a visa.
* Are Job opportunities available for these courses?
Kindly help. Thanks