NO UPDATE FROM IRCC ON SUV APPLICATIONS
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@Fiat@fifo I have a question, regarding college applications, how are your sons managing it, with the present uncertainty regarding our PRs, what is your approach?
We actually faced this exact challenge last year when my sons finished high school. It was a difficult decision with the PR uncertainty hanging over us. After weighing our options, we decided not to wait indefinitely for the PPR as that timeline was unpredictable.
We couldn't afford Canadian university tuition without PR status, so we looked at regional options. We ultimately enrolled them in university ( well known university and relatively affordable) in Jordan where they're currently studying. It wasn't an easy choice - we knew if our PR was approved quickly, we might have to reconsider everything, but we couldn't put their education on hold indefinitely.
I know we're not alone in this dilemma. One of our team members went through something similar two years ago, but he was able to afford the Canadian tuition. His son is now almost finished with his second year in electrical engineering at Victoria University. Interestingly, he's facing the same uncertainty again as his second son will finish high school this year.
Another team member is about to face this challenge too - his son graduates high school this year, and despite living in Seattle, Washington, he's unsure about what to do.
If you're in a similar situation, I'd suggest exploring affordable options that would still provide quality education while you wait. Some families choose programs that might have transfer options . It really depends on your specific circumstances and comfort with uncertainty.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience — it really resonates with what we’re currently going through. It’s reassuring, in a way, to know that others have faced similar challenges and managed to find a path forward, even if it wasn’t the one they originally envisioned.
Like you, we’re finding the uncertainty around our PR status incredibly difficult to navigate, especially with college decisions looming. I’m in a particularly tough spot because I have not one, but two daughters heading to university at the same time. Financially, covering international tuition for both in Canada without PR status is simply not feasible for us.
To add to the complexity, both of my daughters have very specific academic goals. One is deeply interested in healthcare and is looking into programs that would prepare her for a career in medical research or public health. The other is passionate about data science and wants to focus on AI and machine learning — fields that tend to have very structured, highly specialized programs. Unfortunately, these are not the kinds of courses you can easily start somewhere else and transfer later without losing progress or academic credits. That’s been one of our biggest concerns when considering more affordable, interim study options.
We’ve been exploring alternatives — both regionally and online — that might offer strong academic foundations, with the hope that they could eventually transition to a Canadian institution if our PR comes through. But it's difficult to commit to any one path with so much up in the air, especially since their chosen fields require specific accreditation and may not be fully transferable.
If you don’t mind me asking, what fields are your sons currently studying? I’d be really interested to know how you chose their programs, and whether you selected ones with flexibility in case your PR was approved sooner than expected. And now that you're still in the process, do you have a contingency plan in place if your PR does come through — would they transfer to Canada mid-degree, or finish where they are?
We're trying to stay optimistic, but it’s definitely a challenge to balance their educational aspirations with the unpredictable nature of immigration timelines. Your insights would be very helpful, especially as we try to make some tough decisions in the next few months.
Thanks again for being open about your journey — it really helps to hear from others who’ve walked this path.
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