Online(CIC) vs paper based(VFS) fall 2014

[royalstag123]

Hello Friends and Seniors,
I have got admit from Ottawa fall 2014 for MS CS.
I am done with GIC and one term fee. Will be applying for VISA shortly. But confused between VFS(Paper based) vs CIC(Online).

Can anyone tell me which one is a better way to go for it?
I am from Delhi, so people usually say i can go with either way. Both are same for me.

I request seniors(Regina, Tiger) to please guide me in this regard with their experiences.

Thanks

 

[propain]

online processing times are quicker compared to paper application.

 

[royalstag123]

Thank u propain.
Can you please tell me how to fill study permit questionaire...I cant do it online..So filling it manually with pen after taking printout.


from this link...
canadainternational.gc.ca/india-inde/visas/questionnaire-study-permit-permis-d_etudiant.aspx

Please correct me if am doing it wrong.
thnx

 

[propain]

Any particular reasons ur not able to do it online.

 

[royalstag123]

because the link i mentioned has three questions...But it is not an editable version like IMM1294.
Am in on the correct page?

 

[meagan99]

applying online feels good but i have heard that applying online resulted in delay for some people on this forum.

 

[propain]

applying online feels good but i have heard that applying online resulted in delay for some people on this forum.

do you have a link to share.

Cheers

 

[meagan99]

do you have a link to share.

Cheers

i can't find all the links but one i found:
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/has-anyone-applied-for-study-permit-online-so-far-t134535.30.html

 

[D0_do]

royalstag123

Nowhere in the online application I found the mention about to fill the checklist you shared.

You have to answer some queries, on the basis of that a list and a code will be generated for you stating what all you have to do.

That's it. Please correct me if i am wrong. I am also trying to fill online

 

[propain]

i can't find all the links but one i found:
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/has-anyone-applied-for-study-permit-online-so-far-t134535.30.html

All the 3 pages look as a debate of vfs vs online among some applicants from india in 2013.

I dont see any delay comments though.

maybe im not reading too well.

 

[tormentor]

To just add my bit. Online did indeed result in unnecessary delay in few cases. In my case, I had applied on 22nd Feb for Fall'14 and nothing happened on the file till 2nd week of May (by when many Fall applicants already got their visa). I had to withdraw my online application eventually and and re-apply through VFS on 23rd May.
I know of another May applicant here who even after applying online on March, got his visa last week of April just couple of days before term commencement.
Again, surely there are cases where online application went just fine.

 

[sanMUG]

Hello Friends and Seniors,
I have got admit from Ottawa fall 2014 for MS CS.
I am done with GIC and one term fee. Will be applying for VISA shortly. But confused between VFS(Paper based) vs CIC(Online).

Can anyone tell me which one is a better way to go for it?
I am from Delhi, so people usually say i can go with either way. Both are same for me.

I request seniors(Regina, Tiger) to please guide me in this regard with their experiences.

Thanks

Hi,
How long did it take for GIC certificate to come to you after wiring the funds?
Also did you only provide your account number for it or gave any additional details???

 

[meagan99]

All the 3 pages look as a debate of vfs vs online among some applicants from india in 2013.

I dont see any delay comments though.

maybe im not reading too well.

on page 3, read reply by @acherian, also check his date of reply.

 

[ayazk88]

M stuck from last two months dont apply online bro it really sucks , go for vfs paper based

 

[Torque78]

Hello to everyone! I am new here on this thread but as early as my first post here I'd like to ask if anybody here has ideas on the section "Purpose of Travel" requirement for Spouse as a dependent in my Study permit application. Is a letter enough to state that he wants to accompany me? and if yes, how does this letter differ from a Letter of Intent we intend to submit under the Optional Documents?
Thanks alot!