University tuition same as domestic students (in which step?)

[alre]

Hey all,

I am a PhD student at University of Toronto. My question is: After which step of the PR procedure, the university tuition will be same as domestic students? Is it after receiving the file number? medical exam? or getting the landing documents?

Thanks

 

[elwebmaster]

Landing. I am not 100% sure but I think you need the actual PR card to bring to your university's registrar's office.

 

[ioanag]

Once you do landing and become a PR , international fees are waved. You pay regular fees. My sister went through this 2 years ago while she was studying at UBC under a student visa.

 

[CEC2013]

I'm wondering the same. Just read from a link that was posted earlier:

http://calendars.registrar.yorku.ca/2012-2013/financial/fee_categories/index.htm

Under the regulations of the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, a student is eligible for domestic tuition rate if they are:

5. Students or their parents or spouse who are permanent resident applicants are eligible for domestic fees only if they have received communication addressed to the primary applicant from Citizenship and Immigration Canada which has one of the statements below. Please note that only letters with one of these exact statements can be accepted :

"It has been determined that you meet the eligibility requirements to apply for permanent resident status as someone who is in the live in caregivers in Canada class, or as someone who is the spouse or common-law partner of a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or as someone who is a Protected Person."

or

"We have completed the initial assessment of your application and expect to finalize your application without a personal interview."

or

"This refers to your application for permanent residence in Canada, Your interview has been waived."

Could seniors give some feedback on this. I was trying to look up wording used in AOR's, but couldnt find any. Is any of the mentioned included in CIC email/letters - AOR? If so, the statement suggests that one could, for as long as the application is being processed, be eligible for domestic tuition. Provided they supply proof of this CIC wording. Any thoughts? Thanks...

 

[SenoritaBella]

Unfortunately, the AOR does not contain any of those statements...just the file number, intructions on medicals, average processing times, where to send requested information/documents, etc.
You may be able to find some of the information from your GCMS notes. My suggestion is to take whatever letter/email, etc you receive from CIC and let the school determine that. I would think having the confirmation of permanent residence document or the passport request will be more indicative of approval.

 

[visitor404]

Why are you looking up in AOR ? As per the statements you pasted, it is referring about the interview process..

This is the usual CEC process, isn't it ?
AOR --> Medical Request --> Interview (can be waived) --> Passport Request --> PR Visa

 

[CEC2013]

Thanks SenoritaBella! I figured as much, but it was worth a shot. My thoughts exactly...take whatever I get from CIC and if they decide to approve great, and if not, move forward as is.

visitor404,

I'm aware of what the CEC process looks like. The point was to find out if the AOR contains any of the wording, so that I could use it towards domestic fee eligibility. The Ministry's statement refers to applicants - hence my hope. Please see below.

"Students or their parents or spouse who are permanent resident APPLICANTS are eligible for domestic fees if..."

 

[SenoritaBella]

Right on and I hope it works out well for you! Those fees are so high, no point paying if there is a legal way to get a waiver.

Thanks SenoritaBella! I figured as much, but it was worth a shot. My thoughts exactly...take whatever I get from CIC and if they decide to approve great, and if not, move forward as is.

visitor404,

I'm aware of what the CEC process looks like. The point was to find out if the AOR contains any of the wording, so that I could use it towards domestic fee eligibility. The Ministry's statement refers to applicants - hence my hope. Please see below.

"Students or their parents or spouse who are permanent resident APPLICANTS are eligible for domestic fees if..."

 

[CEC2013]

Precisely! The way I see it - its playing around with words. OB 485 on open wp speaks to "approved in principle" as part of the process. Well, since I'm approved, until such time when I'm not, I don't see why I shouldn't be allowed to pay domestic fees - considering my application has been accepted for the time being (process that takes 1 year = studies length). Obviously this is all speculative and the school has the ultimate authority when it comes to tuition rate decisions, but why not try...worst that they can say is NO.

 

[alre]

Thank you guys for sharing your knowledge.
My letter says these sentences:
"This refers to your application for permanent residence in Canada under the Canadian Experience Class. Upon review of the information you have provided, your application is considered complete based upon the requirements of the Instructions and Regulation 10 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA)."

Is that enough?

 

[SenoritaBella]

Oh wow....nice. Just take the letter to your school and see what they say....looks good to me.

Thank you guys for sharing your knowledge.
My letter says these sentences:
"This refers to your application for permanent residence in Canada under the Canadian Experience Class. Upon review of the information you have provided, your application is considered complete based upon the requirements of the Instructions and Regulation 10 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA)."

Is that enough?

 

[CEC2013]

Ya, agree with SenoritaBella on this one. A lay person looking at this doc might even interpret "complete" as in approved and you may just fall under domestic fees. Good luck to ya! Let us know how it plays out..

 

[Johnny31]

Thank you guys for sharing your knowledge.
My letter says these sentences:
"This refers to your application for permanent residence in Canada under the Canadian Experience Class. Upon review of the information you have provided, your application is considered complete based upon the requirements of the Instructions and Regulation 10 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA)."

Is that enough?

Yeah, the letter looks fine! Give it a shot! Good luck~

 

[jsm0085]

Good luck!