May 2015 Intake? and Study permit from Pakistan? - Connect here

[aammaadmi]

My semester starts on 5 May which is why Im worried.

And my starts on 4th May

 

[aammaadmi]

I am from Pakistan, waiting for visa. My medical was performed on 24th of march and results were send on 10th of April. How long they will take more to stamp the student visa. My classes going to be start in the first week of May 2015. Help!!!!!!

Did you already send passport? If yes, it should be around the corner.

 

[umar909]

Goodluck guys!!

 

[aammaadmi]

Yay! Just new message in MyCIC. My application is approved!!! :-*

 

[steph_2015]

Please could you reply to the following questions too ? I have to apply from Pakistan and am in doldrums because the documents vary widely from my region.

1. Did you all apply through online or through paper based? I am confused about which is better not to mention more valid?
2. Also, the online version says don't sign the papers- where as my VAC told me to print the papers and sign then upload? Do I need to sign or not?
3. The documents we upload does not require a police certificate or our educational documents- would we need to submit them later or should i try uploading it some how?
4. Is it better to do medical once we get the study permit or before?
5. For a full time student - do we have to apply for Temporary Resident Visa?

Thank you all.

 

[aammaadmi]

Please could you reply to the following questions too ? I have to apply from Pakistan and am in doldrums because the documents vary widely from my region.

1. Did you all apply through online or through paper based? I am confused about which is better not to mention more valid?
2. Also, the online version says don't sign the papers- where as my VAC told me to print the papers and sign then upload? Do I need to sign or not?
3. The documents we upload does not require a police certificate or our educational documents- would we need to submit them later or should i try uploading it some how?
4. Is it better to do medical once we get the study permit or before?
5. For a full time student - do we have to apply for Temporary Resident Visa?

Thank you all.

1. Online definitely better
2. If you use Adobe Acrobat Reader, then forms will be auto signed by this software so not need to sign.
3. No educational or police certificate is required. I got visa without them.
4. It's a personal preference. They ask you for upfront if you can do it but it's okay if you want to wait for the call. I did upfront because I was sure I needed the medical checkup regardless of visa.
5. No. Apply for study permit. You get temporary resident study permit which you will renew after arriving in Canada. Just click Study Permit button in online application. Remember application can be edited as many times as you want until it's not submitted.

Just upload screenshot of any screen which is confusing and I'll be glad to help you.

 

[steph_2015]

Thank you aammaadmi for your quick response and kind gesture I have some more questions and then I am going for the online version too ;-) Please could you answer them.

a. Should I try uploading my educational docs and police certificate anyways? Did they ask you to submit it later?
b. Also, what happens after your submit the application...you provide them the biometrics and then wait for medical and passport request ?
c.How long does it take for you to get yours?
d. Did you submit the letter of explanation? I already have a Msc in Business Administration and wanted to get another in my professional fields that is in Communication Arts- should I add that in this letter or wait for the interview- if it happens?

 

[aammaadmi]

Thank you aammaadmi for your quick response and kind gesture I have some more questions and then I am going for the online version too ;-) Please could you answer them.

a. Should I try uploading my educational docs and police certificate anyways? Did they ask you to submit it later?
b. Also, what happens after your submit the application...you provide them the biometrics and then wait for medical and passport request ?
c.How long does it take for you to get yours?
d. Did you submit the letter of explanation? I already have a Msc in Business Administration and wanted to get another in my professional fields that is in Communication Arts- should I add that in this letter or wait for the interview- if it happens?

a. No. This way you create an impression of not following what is asked. Plus you overwhelm them with your docs to slow down your process yourself. I'd recommend against it.
b. Yes probably after a day you will be asked for biometrics. Go to VFS Pakistan branch of your city and get it done. Instructions are provided in the doc.
c. I don't understand this question. But I got my visa in 3 months minus 6 days.
d. Yes add explanation of any sort you think is required. I added 2 sorts of explanation for my case.

 

[steph_2015]

Is it possible you could share the explanation you sent to them Thank you loads

 

[umar909]

Apply online surely
Dont need to sign, the acrobat forms validate themselves just fill it out then hit validate
I uploaded my police certificate with my explanation letter, I dont know if it was needed even. But yes I didnt upload any educational docs, not even IELTS score. But I say you mention good academic standing in SOP and also if you got a good score put the figures in SOP in a way that it supports your case.
I will say from my experience, get medical done from before, its not that costly and you will save one step of the process once it starts, I didnt know this and I had trouble getting appointment in the right time (though I got it after much hassle with IOM)
Must apply fr TRV, when you apply online thats the ease, you have no chance of missing out something essential, TRV application comes as a mandatory doc on ur cic portal when u apply online.
They didnt ask me for any additional docs and I didnt upload any, I agree with aammadmi, dont complicate your case
You apply, get your bio done, wait for med call (unless you get it done upfront)
It took 10 weeks for them to request meds, which I got done in 2 weeks, they got approved withing a week and passport also got requested in the same week.
MUST submit a strong SOP, especially if you are changing your main field. Make a valid case.

 

[aammaadmi]

Is it possible you could share the explanation you sent to them Thank you loads

It was really personal to be honest.

1. Why my European country study visa was refused
2. Explanation of finances, how and where did it come from etc

 

[se7en]

Hi steph_2015,

Make your own SOP and focus on:

Why you chose your specific program?
Why Canada?
Why you chose your specific university?

I applied in 2011 and my SOP was based on those three questions. I would love to share but I do not have it now.
Good luck!

 

[sijazme]

aammaadmi > can you please email me?

sijazme@gmail.com

I need to ask a few questions that a personal to me.

Thanks

 

[karantara]

applied from UAE got the visa in 3 months for may session will be leaving from pakistan anyone else is here who is also leaving for may session?

 

[steph_2015]

Thank you all for your help and guidance- you all are the best!