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123AB

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Mar 30, 2012
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Hi everyone

any one who thinks belongs to the topic plz share ur stories here

myself planning to submit my file early june for sep`12 session

thanks
 

adee1

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Feb 27, 2012
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Yes mate I am planning to apply from CHC London for Sep intake not sure yet about the university as I have applied in 2-3 different uni's :) and what about you ?
 

123AB

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Mar 30, 2012
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adee1 said:
Yes mate I am planning to apply from CHC London for Sep intake not sure yet about the university as I have applied in 2-3 different uni's :) and what about you ?
I m planning to apply sececa college next week cant apply for uni as i havent got good grades :( what is ur status in UK ?? i m on hsmp
 

adee1

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Feb 27, 2012
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123AB said:
I m planning to apply sececa college next week cant apply for uni as i havent got good grades :( what is ur status in UK ?? i m on hsmp
Right now I am on student status here but got a stupid diploma here which just wasted... :mad:so thats why i am trying this year for Canada...so your file is complete now han :) good..could you please share with me your sop and documents you are going to show as a proof of your ties with your home country.Also tell me about how much money did you show in your or your sponsors bank account...Thanks
 

123AB

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adee1 said:
Right now I am on student status here but got a stupid diploma here which just wasted... :mad:so thats why i am trying this year for Canada...so your file is complete now han :) good..could you please share with me your sop and documents you are going to show as a proof of your ties with your home country.Also tell me about how much money did you show in your or your sponsors bank account...Thanks
my file is not complete yet but i know what docs need to be attached check this link

canadainternational.gc.ca/united_kingdom-royaume_uni/visas/forms_study-formulaires_etude.aspx?view=d

and as a proof of ties i can only show my wife and parents, they are in Pakistan so i will try to convince VO that i will return to my home after studies abt money i will try to pay 1st semester fees and than i will show only second semester fees and living cost which is 18000 CD or 12000GBP from my own a/c ...so no sponsor
 

B.C

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Nov 9, 2011
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I applied last year in July at CHC London and it took four months for my visa to be approved. I would suggest applying earlier than June if you can, just to be on the safe side. Sometimes you're lucky and your visa is approved quickly, other times you're unlucky and you can have an agonising wait. I remember August and September last year being pretty torturous for me.
 

adee1

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Feb 27, 2012
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B.C said:
I applied last year in July at CHC London and it took four months for my visa to be approved. I would suggest applying earlier than June if you can, just to be on the safe side. Sometimes you're lucky and your visa is approved quickly, other times you're unlucky and you can have an agonising wait. I remember August and September last year being pretty torturous for me.
Could you please share with us your time line and profile.In which college/uni you took admission and your course.Also please share with us your status in UK.I mean you are a national or any other.Thanks
 

B.C

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Nov 9, 2011
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Dear Adee1,

I was born in England and I am a mature student. I have an arts background and I applied to study an arts diploma at Selkirk College. I applied to CIC London in June 2011. I made a really stupid mistake on my application form, so they sent back my whole application. I re-applied in mid-July 2011. My mistake cost me 6 weeks and I went straight to the back of the queue. I got my documents and passport back in the third week of August. My college start date was 6th September. In early September I e-mailed CIC London to tell them that my college was willing to extend my admission deadline by a few days. By mid-September my extended college admission deadline expired and I thought that it was all over and I was really down. I received my Letter of Introduction in early November. I was suprised (but very glad) to receive my Letter of Introduction, as I had expected a rejection because my course had already started in September. The most important things I learned when applying were: 1. Apply as early as possible. Every extra day counts. 2. CIC London will not answer any query about your application status until 10 weeks have passed. 3. Do enquire after 10 weeks. After 10 weeks they will be super helpful and kind. 4. Don't give up hope.
 

adee1

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Feb 27, 2012
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B.C said:
Dear Adee1,

I was born in England and I am a mature student. I have an arts background and I applied to study an arts diploma at Selkirk College. I applied to CIC London in June 2011. I made a really stupid mistake on my application form, so they sent back my whole application. I re-applied in mid-July 2011. My mistake cost me 6 weeks and I went straight to the back of the queue. I got my documents and passport back in the third week of August. My college start date was 6th September. In early September I e-mailed CIC London to tell them that my college was willing to extend my admission deadline by a few days. By mid-September my extended college admission deadline expired and I thought that it was all over and I was really down. I received my Letter of Introduction in early November. I was suprised (but very glad) to receive my Letter of Introduction, as I had expected a rejection because my course had already started in September. The most important things I learned when applying were: 1. Apply as early as possible. Every extra day counts. 2. CIC London will not answer any query about your application status until 10 weeks have passed. 3. Do enquire after 10 weeks. After 10 weeks they will be super helpful and kind. 4. Don't give up hope.
Thanks a lot my friend to share your experience.Its really helpful.I am trying my level best to apply for Fall 2012 as fast as possible.
 

oscargang

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Feb 28, 2011
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hi guys,

I would need ur help regarding the return envelope. In the checklist, it mentions "Self Addressed Envelope (no stamps required)". Is it a pre-paid envelop or just an envelope with my address printing on it?
 

B.C

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Nov 9, 2011
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Re. Pre-paid envelope.

I noticed the no stamps thing as well. I applied last year and I swear they wanted pre-paid envelopes. The rules may have changed since last year. I think they were quite specific last year about it being a pre-paid special envelope.
I went to the post office last year and bought a C5 pre-paid envelope. It was a silver-grey colour and the material was similar to a strong plastic bag. I think it was a C5 pre-paid special delivery envelope - that could take 500g of weight.
I think they had next day written on them. Again, I'm not 100% sure. I'm re-applying so I have to buy some myself and I'm unsure if they mean pre-paid or self addressed envelope.
 

B.C

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Nov 9, 2011
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Re: Envelopes.

I went onto the UK CIC website. On the study permit FAQ section it says as an answer to the question
How can I expedite the processing of my application?

If you are in London, you may want to submit your application in the drop box at our visa office. The result will be sent to you by mail. To decrease mailing times, you can submit a self-addressed Royal Mail Special Delivery envelope with your application. Make sure you record the tracking number first.