Study Permit Q & A

[Advharangad]

Hello everyone!
Just wanted to share my experience with all of you regarding my Study Permit.
A bit of background of my profile:
Bachelors of Law (H) - 60.55%
13 backlogs and a year back. Had to repeat my first year due to lack of credits.
IELTS Score of 8.0
Alternative Dispute Resolution certificate program at Humber (Winter 2018)
I worked very hard towards my IELTS and scored a nice 8.
I consulted a quite famous consultant in New Delhi. They outrightly rejected my profile whilst stating that I have one too many backlogs in order to get a visa. Lost some hope for a while but I didn't give up. (They advised me for NZ lol)
Gave up on the consultant and did everything on my own.
Went ahead and studied the whole application process and filled everything on my own (including the SOP which I did not get checked by anyone). Paid the fee and submitted my application to my nearest CVAC (VFS Delhi) on the 27th of October, 2017.
Got a mail from VFS on the 1st of November that my passport had been processed and the same was available for collection from VFS.
Went on the morning of the 2nd and opened the dreaded sealed envelope. Very pleased to see an approved study permit stamped within the folds of my passport.
My advice to anyone reading this is that only you have your best interests in mind. Please do not rely on what any godforsaken consultant has to say regarding your profile or background and lastly, try doingeverything on your own.

I am open to any queries and I am more than happy to help anyone out
PS: I am looking for some cheap shared accommodation near the Humber Lakeshore Campus. Hit me up if you feel like

 

[prith]

Hi Bro,

Congrats on getting the VISA. The agents ask way to much money for processing these things, i also want to submit all the things myself.

My background:
3yrs Bachelor degree in Computer & Information System from UK, completed on April 2009
IELTS score 7.0

Due to my 3yrs degree, i am not getting chance for masters in universities, so I applied for Software and Information Systems Testing (Co-Op), Post Graduate Diploma in Fanshawe College and got admission for Summer 2018, the course is 30weeks co-op program with 16weeks internship/work.

I have been doing job for these past years in my home country. My mother and aunt will be my sponsor, what things i have to show in the financial part, and how can i write the SOP to make it strong.

I might have some other questions as i go through the apply process.

 

[Advharangad]

Hi Bro,

Congrats on getting the VISA. The agents ask way to much money for processing these things, i also want to submit all the things myself.

My background:
3yrs Bachelor degree in Computer & Information System from UK, completed on April 2009
IELTS score 7.0

Due to my 3yrs degree, i am not getting chance for masters in universities, so I applied for Software and Information Systems Testing (Co-Op), Post Graduate Diploma in Fanshawe College and got admission for Summer 2018, the course is 30weeks co-op program with 16weeks internship/work.

I have been doing job for these past years in my home country. My mother and aunt will be my sponsor, what things i have to show in the financial part, and how can i write the SOP to make it strong.

I might have some other questions as i go through the apply process.

Hey Man!
You seem to have a pretty decent profile and the eloquence with which you have written indicates that you can score more than 7 in IELTS.
Nonetheless, you can apply under SPP category as you have not mentioned of any backlogs. I applied under the general category so I am aware of the fact that the High Commission requires ITR of the past 2 financial years for your parents and you.
Since your mom and aunt are sponsoring you, you should undertake the Modus Operandi for SPP students. Get your GIC done from ICICI Bank Canada and also pay your tuition fee.
With regards to the SOP, there is no such thing as strong SOP I believe. The only 2 kinds of SOP(s) are the ones in which you lie and try to circumvent the VO's scrutiny (these are the ones I believe are the ones edited by consultants) and the ones which you do not lie in. Just ensure that the course which you have chosen has a nexus with your previous studies and your field of work. My SOP was only a page long and I drafted that in 15 minutes (Printed it out and then signed the same and picked up all my stuff and immediately went to VFS lol).
One last thing, I took this precaution because I know how much High Commissions wants us to tell the truth, get every photocopy (of an original) notarised and get every affidavit signed by an Oath Commissioner.
JUST BE CONFIDENT !!!!

 

[pulkitkumar190]

Hey Man!
You seem to have a pretty decent profile and the eloquence with which you have written indicates that you can score more than 7 in IELTS.
Nonetheless, you can apply under SPP category as you have not mentioned of any backlogs. I applied under the general category so I am aware of the fact that the High Commission requires ITR of the past 2 financial years for your parents and you.
Since your mom and aunt are sponsoring you, you should undertake the Modus Operandi for SPP students. Get your GIC done from ICICI Bank Canada and also pay your tuition fee.
With regards to the SOP, there is no such thing as strong SOP I believe. The only 2 kinds of SOP(s) are the ones in which you lie and try to circumvent the VO's scrutiny (these are the ones I believe are the ones edited by consultants) and the ones which you do not lie in. Just ensure that the course which you have chosen has a nexus with your previous studies and your field of work. My SOP was only a page long and I drafted that in 15 minutes (Printed it out and then signed the same and picked up all my stuff and immediately went to VFS lol).
One last thing, I took this precaution because I know how much High Commissions wants us to tell the truth, get every photocopy (of an original) notarised and get every affidavit signed by an Oath Commissioner.
JUST BE CONFIDENT !!!!

Exactly bro, good work in notarising the documents

 

[prith]

Hey Man!
You seem to have a pretty decent profile and the eloquence with which you have written indicates that you can score more than 7 in IELTS.
Nonetheless, you can apply under SPP category as you have not mentioned of any backlogs. I applied under the general category so I am aware of the fact that the High Commission requires ITR of the past 2 financial years for your parents and you.
Since your mom and aunt are sponsoring you, you should undertake the Modus Operandi for SPP students. Get your GIC done from ICICI Bank Canada and also pay your tuition fee.
With regards to the SOP, there is no such thing as strong SOP I believe. The only 2 kinds of SOP(s) are the ones in which you lie and try to circumvent the VO's scrutiny (these are the ones I believe are the ones edited by consultants) and the ones which you do not lie in. Just ensure that the course which you have chosen has a nexus with your previous studies and your field of work. My SOP was only a page long and I drafted that in 15 minutes (Printed it out and then signed the same and picked up all my stuff and immediately went to VFS lol).
One last thing, I took this precaution because I know how much High Commissions wants us to tell the truth, get every photocopy (of an original) notarised and get every affidavit signed by an Oath Commissioner.
JUST BE CONFIDENT !!!!

Thanks bro, but are they apply for all countries? I am seeing SSP and GIC are for india only?

 

[Advharangad]

Thanks bro, but are they apply for all countries? I am seeing SSP and GIC are for india only?

Might be. TBH I am not too aware of the SPP process. But what I do know is that one has to have a GIC in their name if they are applying under SPP. I on the other hand did not go for GIC but got a demand draft of CAD 10k from my bank and sent the notarised copy of that to the High Commission whilst stating that I the said draft is for my expenses in Canada

 

[Hardev_Hundal]

Hii. I have a question that I received my letter of acceptance on 6 September and I paid tuition fees on 6 October and now will pay GIC on 6 November. Have this create any problem in getting my Canada study Visa if yes then what should I do? please Help...

 

[Advharangad]

Hii. I have a question that I received my letter of acceptance on 6 September and I paid tuition fees on 6 October and now will pay GIC on 6 November. Have this create any problem in getting my Canada study Visa if yes then what should I do? please Help...

Hey
Can you tell me when your course begins ? Winter or summer ?

If it's winter, then you really need to hurry up with your GIC because that can take 3 weeks and any visa application post 1st December will be rejected.
If it's in the summers, then you have ample time for your GIC.

 

[Hardev_Hundal]

It's for Jan intake. I opened Account in Scotia bank and just transfer fund on monday. In how much time I get GIC certificate

 

[Advharangad]

Dude you need to be ready with everything else and apply immediately. If you have a consultant, then go and sit on his head lol.
There are no GIC timings. My girlfriend got it in a week. Can't really say.