International Student with Family - Help urgently needed to proceed on appl.

[OyBosEnEmm]

I am a Nigerian currently residing in Nigeria as well. I am planning to come down to Canada to study with one of my aim being settling permanently in Canada afterwards. I am married to my lovely and adorable wife and we are both blessed with 2 glorious and intelligent boys.

I will want them to also join me in Canada so we can all concentrate as we seek brighter future in the best country in the world.

Kindly advice me in details what is the best way of achieving my aim without any hitch so that we can go ahead on the process as soon as possible.

I await your response.

Many thanks and kind regards.

 

[scylla]

Before you can apply for a study permit you will need to be accepted by a university or college first. Have you looked into the costs of attending school in Canada as a foreign student? If not, please do as the fees are quite high.

To be approved for a student visa, you will have to demonstrate that you have strong ties to your home country and plan to return there once you have completed your studies in Canada. If you plan to include your spouse and children in your application, it may be difficult for you to convince CIC that you have no plans to remain in Canada long term. What proof can you include to show that you have strong ties to your home country?

 

[NadiaSamir]

Even Im applying with my kids and husband will be here. Wiil my visa be approved by the officer or no?

 

[scylla]

Even Im applying with my kids and husband will be here. Wiil my visa be approved by the officer or no?

No one here can tell you if your file will be approved or not.

It's more difficult to be approved if you include your husband and children in your application. You must prove you still have strong ties to your home country even though your family is coming with you.

It is typically easier to be approved if your spouse and children are remaining behind in your home country while you go to Canada to study.

 

[NadiaSamir]

My kids are of less than 5 years old and husband is not going. I have showed strong ties in home country.

 

[OyBosEnEmm]

Before you can apply for a study permit you will need to be accepted by a university or college first. Have you looked into the costs of attending school in Canada as a foreign student? If not, please do as the fees are quite high.

To be approved for a student visa, you will have to demonstrate that you have strong ties to your home country and plan to return there once you have completed your studies in Canada. If you plan to include your spouse and children in your application, it may be difficult for you to convince CIC that you have no plans to remain in Canada long term. What proof can you include to show that you have strong ties to your home country?

Scylla,
I appreciate your prompt response. Its quite detailed. Thanks a bunch.

I know I have to be accepted by a university or college first which have taken into consideration and am on a research on the institution that will suit my requirements and future goals. I have also consider the costs and I will love you to answer if 60,000 CAD will do for myself and family.

Based on my post, i honestly want to relocate to Canada and wish to go through studying for a program that will enable me fit into the society without having to depend on anyone. How best can I achieve this Scylla? I have a good job here in Nigeria and my wife works in a very good company here as well but sincerely am taking this step because of my children's future because Nigeria's future is not certain and a wise man must sort an alternative.

How best can we achieve this.

Thanks in advance.

 

[am84pm]

It is more easier for you to apply individually as a student if you would like to. In order to being a valid student you would need to get an offer letter (Letter of Acceptance) from a University or College. However, the procedure of being a student for some countries are very hard but don't worry you can make. After you reside in Canada, then you can your family may apply to come to Canada. But remember this, you need to have a strong family tie at your country to convince the respected VO that you are planning to come back after your studies otherwise, I don't see a light for that. If you would need any further information please post in the same thread. thank you and good luck.

 

[am84pm]

My kids are of less than 5 years old and husband is not going. I have showed strong ties in home country.

No one can tell you what will happen after you apply! just give a shot. all the best.

 

[NadiaSamir]

Can u tell me what will be my chances as i showed strong ties and going with children, husband will stay back.

 

[am84pm]

Can u tell me what will be my chances as i showed strong ties and going with children, husband will stay back.

This is just in my mind maybe it's wrong but you may consider on that .
Staying of your husband in your country really is not a good factor to satisfy the respected VO. Because, whenever, you or your husband want can divorce right? maybe on some circumstances it is different but somehow it's the same. But not one can separate you and your children. All this means, In my idea that might be wrong , husband can't be GOOD excuse for them.
But remember what I told you, NO ONE can tell you will get visa or not! The best way is you give it a try if you think you have all your document really without any lacks. You might get one.

 

[OyBosEnEmm]

It is more easier for you to apply individually as a student if you would like to. In order to being a valid student you would need to get an offer letter (Letter of Acceptance) from a University or College. However, the procedure of being a student for some countries are very hard but don't worry you can make. After you reside in Canada, then you can your family may apply to come to Canada. But remember this, you need to have a strong family tie at your country to convince the respected VO that you are planning to come back after your studies otherwise, I don't see a light for that. If you would need any further information please post in the same thread. thank you and good luck.

am84pm,

Thanks for you response.
Can you explain in detail what makes a strong family tie from your experience.
After convincing the respected VO of my come back plan and visas issued for me and my family, is it possible i get a PR status still while in Canada and will that cancel the initial come back plan shown to the respected VO..

 

[scylla]

I have also consider the costs and I will love you to answer if 60,000 CAD will do for myself and family.

If you are planning on applying for a one year program - then yes, this money will be enough for you and your family. If you are planning on applying for a program that is two years or more - $60K may not be sufficient from CIC's perspective to cover the costs of your studies and also support your family. However you can always try and see what happens.

Ideally you should apply for a program that is two years or more since this will give you a longer post graduate work permit and a greater chance of qualifying for PR status.

I honestly think that given your country of origin, chances are very low that you will be approved for a student visa if you include your family in your application. But again, you can always try and see what happens.

Would you consider going to Canada on your own as a student and bringing your family over in a few years?

 

[am84pm]

am84pm,

Thanks for you response.
Can you explain in detail what makes a strong family tie from your experience.
After convincing the respected VO of my come back plan and visas issued for me and my family, is it possible i get a PR status still while in Canada and will that cancel the initial come back plan shown to the respected VO..

In a short sentence, family tie is/are reason(s) that make you back to your country in the future after your studies. Maybe, your own children,wife, property, good bank statement, good job offer and good payment, etc. There are many other reasons which you may know and can be used. Hope it helps.

 

[OyBosEnEmm]

If you are planning on applying for a one year program - then yes, this money will be enough for you and your family. If you are planning on applying for a program that is two years or more - $60K may not be sufficient from CIC's perspective to cover the costs of your studies and also support your family. However you can always try and see what happens.

Ideally you should apply for a program that is two years or more since this will give you a longer post graduate work permit and a greater chance of qualifying for PR status.

I honestly think that given your country of origin, chances are very low that you will be approved for a student visa if you include your family in your application. But again, you can always try and see what happens.

Would you consider going to Canada on your own as a student and bringing your family over in a few years?

You are scaring me. $60k for a year course? Thought the first year tuition is the only important one you must pay while they assume you will be able to pay subsequent payment while working and studying.

What is it about my country of origin. Can you now agree with me when I choose this approach as my plan B. what is the implication if my family I not included in my application?

In your last paragraph Scylla, how many years are we considering here?

I strongly appreciate your time and intelligent response but I still want you to help me out on the best approach to achieve my goal. Thanks and GOD bless.

 

[scylla]

You are scaring me. $60k for a year course? Thought the first year tuition is the only important one you must pay while they assume you will be able to pay subsequent payment while working and studying.

What is it about my country of origin. Can you now agree with me when I choose this approach as my plan B. what is the implication if my family I not included in my application?

In your last paragraph Scylla, how many years are we considering here?

I strongly appreciate your time and intelligent response but I still want you to help me out on the best approach to achieve my goal. Thanks and GOD bless.

Unfortunately you come from a country that has a high level of visa fraud (i.e. people overstaying their visas). As a result, it will be more difficult for you to be approved than someone from, let's say, Europe.

You will not be able to cover all of your living and tuition expenses by studying while working. You will be lucky if you can cover your living expenses alone. CIC does not expect you to be able to earn enough money while studying to cover all of your tuition and expenses. CIC expects you to either already have sufficient funds or have a source of income (e.g. business back home) that will provide you with these funds.

As for how many years before you can bring your family over (if you leave them back home while you study) - it will be a fair amount. Let's say you take a two year course, then work a year full time to qualify to apply for PR through CEC. Then you must wait another year or more for the PR application to be processed. So I would say you're looking at four years minimum.

If you do not want to be separated from your family then the best approach is to apply for the study visa and include them. There may be a good chance you'll be refused - but there's always a chance that you will be approved.