There is no such thing as failure, only learning experiences

Ms. Vanessa Macabagdal first applied for study visa through an education agent wherein the application was refused. Not contented with the assistance she received, she then looked for other consultancy firm to assist her and she found us, Canadian Immigration Consultancy.

Visa Approval after 3rd attempt! | A Winner is a Dreamer Who Never Gives Up - Nelson Mandela

Ms. Gwendolyn Poblete dreams to become a permanent resident of Canada to enjoy a quality life and to prepare a bright future for her daughter. She initially tried the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program but after a year of waiting in the pool, she lost hope that she be selected and thus, tried another approach - Stud Visa Pathway!

Immigrate Via Study Visa Pathway | FREE Information Session on July 6, 2018 at Bayview Park Hotel

With Canada's current immigration rules, priority is being given to those who have a permanent and full time employment, work experience in Canada and education credentials from Canada. You may have all those if you will study in Canada as International Student.

Changes to the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) are now in effect

Last year, Alberta announced the planned changes in the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) - the Alberta Opportunity Stream.  As of June 14, 2018, changes to the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) are now in effect

Improved Processing of Student Applications from the Philippines

To support the growth in study permit applications, IRCC announced the Student Direct Stream (SDS), which is available to students applying for a study permit from China, India, Vietnam and the Philippines. Students from those countries who demonstrate upfront that they have the financial resources and language skills to succeed academically in Canada will benefit from faster processing times.

Applying for Study Permit at the Port of Entry (POE)

If you are one those looking for shortcuts, you might be wondering if you can apply for Study Permit at the Port of Entry. And if it's possible, are you eligible? What are the requirements. 

The answer is YES. You may apply for Study Permit at the Port of Entry if you are any of the following:

Fanshawe College - London, Ontario

Fanshawe College celebrated its 50 years anniversary of academic success in 2017! As of 2019, there are 184,000 graduates making a difference in communities across the world. It has approximately 6,000 international students from more than 95 countries!

Fanshawe is located in the beautiful "Forest City" of London, Ontario Canada. The population of London itself is 400,000 but the metropolitan area is home to more than 500,000 people. London is safe, vibrant and student-friendly city!

Manufacturing Engineering Technology (Welding and Robotics) - Conestoga College

Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) - Welding and Robotics is a three years advance diploma offered by Conestoga College. In addition to a generic manufacturing technologist background, graduates of this program also acquire welding and robotics specialization. Their expected salary can be from around $40,000 to 55,000/year or $25-30/hr.  

Ontario Faculty On Strike | How will it affect International Students?

The union representing full time and partial load faculty in Ontario’s 24 colleges, the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU), is on strike since October 16, 2017 and it is unlikely to end soon.

Hospitality Co-Op Diploma is the most popular program at Arbutus College!

Arbutus College, located in Vancouver, BC Canada, is one of the partner schools of Canadian Immigration Consultancy.  Hospitality Co-Op Diploma is one of the most popular program offered by Arbutus College.

Your Child Has a Right to Go to School. You do not have to be Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Because Study Visa Application is apparently the easiest way now to get a permanent residence in Canada, many clients are now considering this option.  With the right program and school, an applicant may actually bring his/her spouse to Canada and will be allowed to work full time.  This is of course still subject to Visa Office's approval.

The common question now is this: As International Student in Canada, can my dependent child study for free at the pre-school, primary or secondary level schools in Canada?

Stop Education Trafficking | Planning to Study in Canada? Read this first.

Do not apply for a STUDY VISA unless you've read this.  

Canada's Immigration Programs are now more favorable for International Student Graduates in Canada, specially those who have already gained work experience. There's now a lot of Education Agents who are aggressively recruiting students to study in Canada.  Some of them tend to give false information just to attract applicants.  

Be very careful.

Changes to Canada's Internation Student Program, Proposed

If you are one of those planning to apply for Study Permit/Visa to enter Canada but with purposes other than to Study in Canada, think again.   New measures to prevent fraud in the International Student Program (ISP) were proposed  by Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney few days before the end of 2012.

Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) is proposing regulatory changes to limit study permits to students attending institutions designated by provinces and territories.  The proposed changes would address concerns that some institutions are providing poor-quality programs or facilitating, knowingly or not, the entry of foreign nationals to Canada for purposes other than study.

Under the proposed amendments, CIC would work with provinces and territories – which are constitutionally responsible for education – to develop a framework to designate educational institutions that will be permitted to host international students.  If a school is not designated, it would be able to continue offering programs of six months or less to foreign nationals in Canada on regular visitor visas. Visitors who wish to enroll in short-term courses do not currently require a study permit, and this would continue to be the case.

Source: Citizenship and Immigration Canada

How to maka a Personal Study Plan

If you are planning to study in Canada, you need to have a Letter of Acceptance from a Designated Learning Institutions (DLI) in Canada. You also need to consider that not all DLIs are Post-Graduate Work Permit eligible. So your Choice of School in Canada is crucial if you intend to apply for Permanent Resident Status after completing your program. Equally important, of course, is how you prepare your Personal Study Plan to have better chance of Study Visa Approval.  

Here's a guide how to make a Personal Study Plan.

Personal study plan is a description of your proposed program of studies as it relates to your academic, technical, or vocational background. It should be in a letter format addressed to the visa officer that must address the following:

Why you wish to come to Canada to study at the school and in the program for which you have been accepted;

What is your overall educational goal;

Why you are not pursuing less expensive alternatives in your home country (What are those alternatives? Have you investigated them?);

What ties do you have to your home country that will lead you to return home following your course of studies?

How will this Canadian diploma/degree increase your chances in the labor market in your home country?

In your Personal Study Plan, you may also mention details of your accommodation arrangements and how will you support your studies - sources of funds, etc. If you are not applying under Study Direct Stream, you need to explain clearly where your funds came from and you must submit supporting documents to show the sources and history of your funds.

If you need assistance for your Study Visa application, contact us. 

Online Application Form: CIC Student Program

Canadian Immigration Consultancy (CIC) is now accepting application for its Canada Student Program. CIC Student Program is applicable to Filipino students currently enrolled in College. Read this for more information:
Start your immigration plan while still in college!

Interested?

Fill up the Application Form: Canada Student Program.

Canada Student Visa Application | Cost, Processing Time and Application Forms

There's a blog reader who emailed me asking me how much would it cost to study in Canada. I thought of posting here my reply and related information regarding Canada Student Visa Application - cost, processing times, etc.

First, you need to meet the eligibility requirements before you may file your application. To check your eligibility, read: Study in Canada: How to apply?

Canada Student Visa Application Cost
The cost you will incur varies depending on what program/course you will, where in Canada, how long, etc.

To obtain your study permit, you must demonstrate that you will have enough money during your stay in Canada to pay for tuition fees, books, living expenses for yourself and any accompanying dependents, and return transportation for both yourself and your dependents.

According to Citizenship and Immigration Canada guidelines in addition to the cost of tuition fees, you will require approximately $10 000 per year to cover your living expenses. If your dependents are planning to accompany or join you, you will require an additional $4 000 for the first dependent, and $3 000 for each subsequent dependent.

Here are useful online resource to guide you in your Student Visa Application.

• Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials: maintains the only Canadian online and authoritative directory of universities, colleges and schools recognized and authorized by the Canadian provinces and territories. This site includes information on foreign credential evaluations and qualification recognition. CICIC is a unit of the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC)
• Canadian Education Centre: Study Canada is a comprehensive resource guide to schools in Canada. Find out about studying at universities, university colleges, community colleges, technical institutes, career colleges, secondary schools, summer camps, or language schools in Canada.
• Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada: represents 92 Canadian public and private not-for-profit universities and university-degree level colleges.
• Association of Canadian Community Colleges: represents colleges and institutes to government, business and industry, both in Canada and internationally.
• Languages Canada: offer information on English and French language programs and schools.

For Filipino applicants, application forms and guidelines are available for download here. Visa processing fee for study permit is C$ 125.00.

Processing Time: Study Permit Application
Here's the information I got from Canadian Visa Office - Manila website.

A decision will normally be rendered within 3 working days. Please be aware that processing delays may occur if a medical examination, an interview or additional documents are required. It is recommended to submit the application 2 months before the intended departure date.

Start your immigration plan while in college!

Are you a Filipino student between 16-20 years old and is currently enrolled in College? Do you want to live and work in Canada after your graduation?

If your answer is both yes, then we have a program for you!

Generally, people wants to have a college education with hope that after graduation, they will land a good job. You and your parents make sacrifices and invest good amount of money for your education with the end in view of having a better quality of life in the future. But the question is, are you sure you will land a good job after your graduation?

A SLOWER economy will force private companies to lay off more workers next year, which could result in an unemployment rate ranging from 8 percent to 9 percent in the Philippines in 2009. [Source: Business Mirror]

Let's hope that things will be better after your graduation. But don't you want to give yourself more options?

Start planning for your future!

Depending on your circumstances, you may have the chance to live and work in Canada after you graduate.

Interested?

Fill up the Application Form: Canada Student Program

People never plan to fail. They just fail to plan.

You can make a difference now.

Government of Canada makes it easier for international students to apply to work off-campus

The Government of Canada is making all effort to address Canada's Labor Shortage. Just recently, it announced details of the proposed Canadian Experience Class.

And now, they even made it easier for International Students to apply to work off-campus.

Government of Canada makes it easier for international students to apply to work off-campus

Ottawa, September 3, 2008 — The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, today announced an on-line application system that will make it easier for foreign students to apply for off-campus work permits.

International students can now complete, sign, pay for and submit their application online, anywhere and anytime in Canada. The system will only accept completed applications, thereby minimizing approval delays that result when incomplete forms need to be returned.[Source]

To study in Canada, you must have a student permit.

Study in Canada: How to apply?

Canada’s education reputation is based on quality and recognized for excellence across the entire education sector. Canadian credentials are valued around the world. International educators often consider Canada for research and collaboration partnerships. If you study in Canada, depending on your qualifications and circumstances, you have a great chance of living and working in Canada permanently.

To be eligible to study in Canada

You must have been accepted by a school, college, university or other educational institution in Canada.

You must prove that you have enough money to pay for your:

* tuition fees
* living expenses for yourself and any family members who come with you to Canada and
* return transportation for yourself and any family members who come with you to Canada.

You must be a law-abiding citizen with no criminal record and not be a risk to the security of Canada. You may have to provide a police certificate.

You must be in good health and willing to complete a medical examination, if necessary.

You must satisfy an immigration officer that you will leave Canada when you have completed your studies.

All applicants wishing to study in Canada must satisfy an officer that they will leave Canada by the end of the period authorized for the stay, that they will not contravene the conditions of admission (for example, that they will not work without prior authorization or waiver) and that they do not belong in a category of persons inadmissible to Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

In reaching a decision, an officer will need to be satisfied that you :

have a valid letter of acceptance from an educational institution

have adequate funds available to you to pay for your tuition and living expenses while in Canada and to return to your country of residence

are in good health

are law-abiding and have no record of criminal activity

will not be a risk to the security of Canada

With over 20 years of experience in providing consultancy services for those who wants to live and work Canada, Canadian Immigration Consultancy is in the best position to guide you with the process.

If you are interested to live and work in Canada, you may send your resume to canada@proimmigrationadvisers.com for assessment. Or click here for FREE Online Assessment.