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Posted by: Baloo
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Quote from: sagittarianrn on August 29, 2011, 04:15:12 am
Hi everyone!
Do you think it would help if I hire an immigration lawyer just to have a higher chance of SV approval?
There is no better chance. Unless you cannot understand the documentation or fill out forms, you still have to provide the information to the lawyer (and their fees).
I am a nurse here in the Philippines and I am planning to pursue a post graduate course in Canada. I am just not confident with my case. Is it wise to seek consult from an immigration lawyer?
To those who have successfully been given an SV by the Canadian embassy, please email me at etsingayan @ gmail.com or reply to this thread. I badly need consult as soon as possible..
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Thanks Baloo for your insight.
The reason why I am not confident with my case is because I have a lot of questions relating to needed documents. I will just post my questions here just in case some of you have answers to them. I would greatly appreciate those who have experience in SV application to answer my queries.
1.) My proof of funds is not enough. I don't have the exact figures yet since I have just sent in my application last week and is expecting to receive the LOA (just in case) by the end of this month. Anyways, the POF will come from my account (which has been matured for 4 months already) and my mother's. However, what we've come up is not yet sufficient since I'll be taking a year (3 semester) course (as opposed to the originally planned 2 semester course). If my estimation is correct, I still lack around $CAN 7000. My question is can I have someone (a relative or friend) as a sponsor for the lacking POF? Wouldn't that make my case weaker?
2.) I checked the requirements specific for our country (Philippines) and I did not see in the checklist the need to submit anything to prove home ties. For reference, I pasted the checklist here.
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DOCUMENT CHECKLIST - Each applicant must provide:
- Completed “Application for a Study Permit” (IMM1294). If your spouse or common-law partner and/or
children are planning to accompany you, they will each need to complete the appropriate application form.
Note that school-age children must apply for a Study Permit also.
- Completed “Personal Information form”, available from the Embassy website at: www.philippines.gc.ca. A
separate form should be completed by your spouse or common-law partner if accompanying.
- Two photos of you and each accompanying family member, meeting the requirements of the Appendix
below – Photo Specifications. On the back of one photo (and only one) in each set, write the name and
date of birth of the person appearing in the photo.
- The correct processing fee. Fees must be paid by manager’s cheque, certified cheque, postal money order
or bank draft payable to the “Canadian Embassy, Manila”. Cheques and PMOs should be valid for at least
6 months upon submission of your application. Cash will NOT be accepted and processing fee is nonrefundable.
- Current passport (valid for six months after the date of intended entry to Canada), and old passports
showing previous travel. If the laminate on the biopage is disturbed around the photo, a new passport is
required. In order to save valuable time, please obtain a new passport prior to submitting your application.
Note: To ensure timely processing and facilitate your travel, we strongly recommend that you submit the
new red-coloured passports currently being issued by the Philippines authorities as they are in compliance
with the machine-readable passport requirement of the International Civil Aviation Organization.
- Proof of acceptance from an educational institution.
A personal study plan: a description of your proposed program of studies as it relates to your academic,
technical, or vocational background
If 18 years old or over, an NBI certificate (Original Copy) issued within the last 3 months and marked with
dry seal and your thumbprint (Personal Copy not acceptable).
- Proof of accumulated funds to support yourself (and your dependents if applicable). These should include,
-but are not limited to proof of financial documents by whoever is paying, such as income tax documents,
bank records for the past 24 months (bank books and statements), fixed deposits, Confirmation of
scholarship [amount in dollars and duration] from the institution or other Organization
- If you have paid tuition fees, proof of any tuition paid in advance
- If studying in Québec, a valid “Certificat d’acceptation du Québec” (CAQ).
- Use of a Representative (IMM 5476), if applicable
If someone other than yourself or your parents are providing funding, you may provide:
- Letter of explanation as the reason they are assisting
- Evidence of their financial ability: a verifiable information from a third party source of your host’s income
- If financial assistance is being provided by someone in Canada, you may provide proof of their immigration
status, such as a copy of the citizenship card or Permanent Resident Card.
Please note that the individual who will provide financial support may wish to provide the above information on a
voluntary basis. The application will be assessed based on the documentation and financial resources provided
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Where will the proof of home ties come in? Are these supplementary documents that I need to attach even it's not in the checklist? Or are these documents that I need to provide in order to support the Study Plan indicating that I have strong ties with my home country.
Also, I have a house property but it is loaned. Can I use that to provide evidence of home times even if it is loaned? I also have insurances, can I use them too?
Hoping to receive answers to my queries.
Thanks in advance for your reply.
