Is there any minimum length recommended?

[freshaspeppermint]

Basically the tittle summarizes my question

If I was to apply for an International Business Certificate on Canadian College, which has a 6 months length, would that influence negatively on my application?

I'm aware of others factors that decide if an application is gonna be a memorable one or will just be forgotten in the old denied's application box, but this one I'm not sure.


Thanks.

 

[scylla]

If the program is six months or less - you apply for a TRV rather than a study permit.

 

[J5M]

Hi,

Basically the tittle summarizes my question

If I was to apply for an International Business Certificate on Canadian College, which has a 6 months length, would that influence negatively on my application?

I'm aware of others factors that decide if an application is gonna be a memorable one or will just be forgotten in the old denied's application box, but this one I'm not sure.


Thanks.

You don't need a study permit for courses less than 6 months. However, you have option to apply for it and it's highly recommended if you are planning to continue studies further.

 

[freshaspeppermint]

You don't need a study permit for courses less than 6 months. However, you have option to apply for it and it's highly recommended if you are planning to continue studies further.

Thanks. Now I'm looking at a 2 years diploma, am I expected to show that I have the funds to support myself during those 2 years? Or can I show the funds for the first year, and tell them that I'll work during that first year so I can pay for my second year?

Thanks

 

[Victor2016]

DO NOT tell them you are planning to work the next year. Usually they ask to show proof of funds for first year tuition fee + a minimum of 10000$ for living expenses. Nowhere should you mention you are planning to work as you are specifically asking for a study permit.

 

[scylla]

Thanks. Now I'm looking at a 2 years diploma, am I expected to show that I have the funds to support myself during those 2 years? Or can I show the funds for the first year, and tell them that I'll work during that first year so I can pay for my second year?

Thanks

You need to show sufficient funds to cover yourself for the first year. However CIC also has to be confident you have access to enough funds to pay for your second year.

You can only work part time (up to 20 hours per week) while in school and you'll be making minimum wage. There is absolutely no way you will make anywhere close to enough money to cover your second year of studies. So no - don't say this in your application or you'll be refused for having insufficient funds.