Help reg to settle in canada at 2012 present situation

[supreeth]

Hello all,

Iam new to this forum and seeking for valuable help from the seniors.

To breif,we are planning to settle in canada and in that intention we are checking for all doors that are opened now.At present,we found that higher studies in Canada is one possibility ways to settle in canada.so can you please help me on this also i have Btech degree and have professional 5 years experience in IT and my spouse is MBA and have 6 years professional exp in SAP?

1.Should I enroll for 1 year or 2 year study course?

2.Shall I sponsor my dependant spouse while starting my(1 year or 2 year) study course there?

3.My spouse would be eligible to work there for full time/permanent jobs as asual in India during my course study there??(Very important point to clarify)

4.What is the chances of success for PR after my period of studies there?(Again very important bcz finally our intention is PR)


Thanks once again for reading this and looking for all your valuable helps.

 

[Robb]

Hi,

1. A 2 year Post Graduate study program would be better choice. After completion, you will get 2 years work permit with which, you can apply under CEC/ PNP programs for PR. In contrast, a PR through 1 year program would be difficult and your options will be limited with 1 year post graduate work permit. Processing of PR/PNP application requires time and so you will face trouble with the expiry of your work permit before receiving a decision of your PR application. However, even I have applied for 1 year PG course, although it is very risky. I have limited funds and desperate to give a try.

2. You can not sponsor anyone unless you have a PR status in Canada. The rules of Canadian immigration are set as such that your spouse/ dependents can accompany you at the time of your study. You will need to include your spouse in your student visa application. Your spouse can apply as accompanying dependent at the same time of your student visa application. But remember, you will need to show sufficient bank solvency for you and your spouse's entire living, travel expenses in addition to your your tuition fees. Also it is important to prove strong home ties so that the visa officer is convinced that you will return back to your native country after your studies. Applying with spouse can be a draw-back proving your home ties.

3. Your spouse can work full time during your studies. Your spouse can apply for work permit at the same time of submitting your student visa application. But again, remember your application will be refused if the visa officer thinks that you have an intention to settle in Canada.

4. It can never be pre-determined. But, chances are higher by post graduate programs if you can plan well.

You need to be very careful when you apply with your spouse together. In general, most of the people around say, it is better to go alone for the student visa and apply later for spouse visa. In my case, despite of having adequate funds, I applied for my student visa only without including my spouse and baby girl. Now I regret thinking that, if I would have applied altogether, it would be a decision for all. Because, if I am granted a visa, I will have to go through all the hassle to bring my spouse and baby girl and the decision is never certain.

Good Luck...!