Request for Advice on Recent Study Permit Refusal

[janjan06]

Hello everyone,


I hope you're all doing well. I'm reaching out to ask for your advice or insights regarding my recent study permit refusal. I received the refusal letter a few days ago and have attached it here for reference.


A bit about my background: I’m a graduate of Industrial Engineering with four years of relevant work experience. I’m currently working in law enforcement here in the Philippines. I applied for the Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) program, paid the tuition fee, and completed all the requirements, including biometrics. In my application, I also mentioned that I intend to return to the Philippines after my studies because of my daughter, who is still in high school.


My agency suggested adding more financial support, which I’m currently arranging. Additional funds will be available in the coming weeks. Would it be helpful to include my brother—who is based in Vancouver—as a sponsor through an affidavit of support and his T4 documents? In my initial application, my parents were listed as my primary sponsors.


I would truly appreciate any guidance on how best to move forward—whether it’s better to reapply with a stronger case, make adjustments to the current application, or consider a different program.


Thanks in advance for your time and any advice you can share.

LINK: refusal letter

 

[scylla]

Hello everyone,


I hope you're all doing well. I'm reaching out to ask for your advice or insights regarding my recent study permit refusal. I received the refusal letter a few days ago and have attached it here for reference.


A bit about my background: I’m a graduate of Industrial Engineering with four years of relevant work experience. I’m currently working in law enforcement here in the Philippines. I applied for the Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) program, paid the tuition fee, and completed all the requirements, including biometrics. In my application, I also mentioned that I intend to return to the Philippines after my studies because of my daughter, who is still in high school.


My agency suggested adding more financial support, which I’m currently arranging. Additional funds will be available in the coming weeks. Would it be helpful to include my brother—who is based in Vancouver—as a sponsor through an affidavit of support and his T4 documents? In my initial application, my parents were listed as my primary sponsors.


I would truly appreciate any guidance on how best to move forward—whether it’s better to reapply with a stronger case, make adjustments to the current application, or consider a different program.


Thanks in advance for your time and any advice you can share.

LINK: refusal letter

Generally given your age, you would want to show that you can find your studies on your own. If that isn't possible then you can try relying on your parents and brother as sponsors although this generally weakens your application.

Are the studies you plan to take in Canada in any way related to your past work experience? Do they show a progression of studies? Did you include an LOE to explain your choice in studies in Canada? If there isn't a logical progression of studies, this will often contribute to refusal reasons.

 

[janjan06]

Generally given your age, you would want to show that you can find your studies on your own. If that isn't possible then you can try relying on your parents and brother as sponsors although this generally weakens your application.

Are the studies you plan to take in Canada in any way related to your past work experience? Do they show a progression of studies? Did you include an LOE to explain your choice in studies in Canada? If there isn't a logical progression of studies, this will often contribute to refusal reasons.

My Letter of Explanation outlined how the Millwright program builds on my Industrial Engineering background—especially the production and maintenance principles I applied as a production engineer in the years following my graduation. Although I haven’t worked as a Millwright, I emphasized the program’s relevance to the process optimization and problem‑solving skills I developed on the shop floor.


I graduated with an Industrial Engineering degree and spent over four years in engineering roles before the pandemic shifted me into a three‑month virtual assistant position and a brief period of unemployment. For the past four years, I’ve been serving as a law enforcer in the Philippines. With that mix of technical training and public‑service experience, which type of post‑secondary program would you recommend to best leverage my engineering foundation alongside my current law‑enforcement career?

Thank you for your kindest advice.

 

[Naturgrl]

My Letter of Explanation outlined how the Millwright program builds on my Industrial Engineering background—especially the production and maintenance principles I applied as a production engineer in the years following my graduation. Although I haven’t worked as a Millwright, I emphasized the program’s relevance to the process optimization and problem‑solving skills I developed on the shop floor.


I graduated with an Industrial Engineering degree and spent over four years in engineering roles before the pandemic shifted me into a three‑month virtual assistant position and a brief period of unemployment. For the past four years, I’ve been serving as a law enforcer in the Philippines. With that mix of technical training and public‑service experience, which type of post‑secondary program would you recommend to best leverage my engineering foundation alongside my current law‑enforcement career?

Thank you for your kindest advice.

But you don't need to come to Canada to be a millwright. Simple as that. And the 360 career change makes no sense. If you want a career change go to school in home country.

Funds - you have a teenage daughter so showing a brother's support shows you cannot afford it.
Education progression - You have a B.Eng so should be taking a masters or post graduate program. Not a program that requires only secondary.
Current job - What does law enforcer have to do with education or becoming a mill wright. It just makes no sense. You need to show promotion and higher pay than an engineer.