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cookiepao

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Hi Lourve! May I also have a copy of your study plan? Planning to submit tomorrow and wala pa ako nagagawa na ganyan. Thanks
 

angela412

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lourve said:
Yup, scanned and put a date, names and event. It was just a 4 pages, around 8-11 photos. Just the important one. In my case, I include my Mother and Ninang's photo in their college days (2), after college (2), my baptismal ceremony (2), recent ones with me.

Study Plan/Statement of Purpose is important in every application. Give me your email address
Hi Lourve,

I am currently working on my study plan at the moment. Can you send me yours para may sample ako? If you don't mind. Many thanks! my email ricaangela@gmail.com.
 

jygot

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lourve said:
Yup, scanned and put a date, names and event. It was just a 4 pages, around 8-11 photos. Just the important one. In my case, I include my Mother and Ninang's photo in their college days (2), after college (2), my baptismal ceremony (2), recent ones with me.

Study Plan/Statement of Purpose is important in every application. Give me your email address
Hello again,

Here's my email address: johnralphbogart.ygot@gmail.com

Thanks again. :)
 

kapatid

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Interesting Case

jygot said:
Hello.

I'm looking for some advice with regards to applying for a Student Visa in Alberta Canada. (Alberta Represent! Yey!) Previously my wife was the main applicant when we consulted with CIC agency. Unfortunately, we failed to pass some marks and we left it at that for a year or 2. Now, what we have in mind is that I would directly apply for a Student Visa and take a 2 year medical course in Bow Valley College. (Bow valley's nursing program is full pack. Back in the 2016 applications, there are people on waiting list for 2017) We're looking to do a direct application on the school since doing it with an agency is costly. I have already messaged the school and they said that it would be best that we just do the online application. The only thing left for us to do for now is to apply online and pass the requirements needed. I'm now waiting for my Academic IELTS result which comes this December 2nd.

A bit of background about myself since I'm the one applying for the Student Visa.

- My name's John ;) - Greetings, John
- 27 years old
- High School Graduate :(
- Wasn't able to graduate BS-Nursing in CDU but was able to take it up to 4th year. (This is quite complicated since I had finished most of my subjects but the only thing left missing for me to graduate was to finish all my cases/duties) :-[ - You will be accepted since minimum is grade 12 diploma or 2nd yr college in the Philippines
- Don't really have any experience or work with regards to the medical field - High chance of refusal, you need work employment AND someone to accept you once you are done with your diploma
- I mainly worked as a musician and in a call center ever since
- Right now we currently have an internet cafe (Piso net) that we're running

I currently have my wife's parents and a close friend of mine who would help me with the show money needed for this. I was told that it would be best if it was a close family member who would help me with the show money. Is this true? (Doesn't matter to them where the money is coming from, they just need proof that they can support you.) Since I've already asked my side of the family for help and unfortunately they didn't have the money for it or were not willing to help me. Also, what would be needed for me to bring my wife and my kid who's still less than a year old? (I suggest to leave the baby since your wife cannot work if she has to take care of the kid. It's efficient if she can work full time while you study. Sacrifice, bro.)

Lastly, I have heard from friends over in Canada that it's better that I do not finish my nursing here in the Philippines since it's more complicated when you get there. Is this true? If I would prefer I'd like to finish it up in Canada since it would take longer for me to do an application.

Hopefully you guys understood my situation and can come up with any advice, answers and suggestions. Thanks.
I think you have a high chance of refusal because of your employment history.
Sorry, bro. You need a better game plan.
 

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Macbarbie said:
Hi guys, im a newbie here. Anyone of you here applied with spouse and kids? Want some good advice on how not to get visa rejection if you bring your family with you. Thanks.
No experience on that but I read somewhere down the 400+ page he/she reason that the family is for moral support and he/she got accepted.
 

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bikwinibottom said:
Hi! I was going through several threads here and I noticed a lot of people are getting denied for their student permit. Any pinoy folks here who applied and got rejected? (Yes.)If its not too much, can i ask what was the reason why you were denied and if you are intending to reapply? Im starting my application this year and I just want to make sure I do everything right. Ang hirap masawi. :(
In my SOP I stated that I will open my own restaurant after I finish my study, not believable, got rejected. Re-apply with my current boss' letter saying that once I'm done with my cooking course he will accept me not as an assistant but as a Chef. Approved

Also for those folks who is going bonkers in the process of applying but doesn't want to pay for a representative. I've found this agency, Fortrust. They have free consultation and free processing. They just ask for a 3k php commitment bond that you will go through the process with them and not back out. The 3k will be refunded regardless of what is the outcome. I think they get paid by schools for referring students. (Yup this is where they get paid big bucks) Because they have several accredited schools. And when I asked what if I wanted to apply for a school that they are not accredited with, they said thats the time they will ask for a payment. Just a heads up. You can look them up in facebook.
 

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Macbarbie said:
Hi guys, im a newbie here. Anyone of you here applied with spouse and kids? Want some good advice on how not to get visa rejection if you bring your family with you. Thanks.
Read my posts and you will be guided accordingly on all the steps we took as I try my best to documents the things we do so people with he same case can have a guide :)

As a summary, I applied first and once approved, my wife and baby applied ASAP and got approved and now we are about to submit our EE profile. Wish us luck!
 

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Gusto ko magbahagi ng aking karanasan.
Nagpapasalaman ako sa pahinang ito dahil malaking tulong na naidulot sa akin.
Higit 400 na pahina at binasa kong mabuti ng mahigit kumulang 1 buwan.
3 tao ang tinulungan ko at 3 ang kinalabasan.

Kauinting kaalaman.
J - Civil Engineer sa Department of Education kumuha ng kurso na EDDT. 2 taong kurso
K - Assitant chef sa isang catering services kukuha ng Professional Cooking, nagtapos ng HRM sa visaya.
R - May sariling negosyo at kukuha ng Professional Cooking, nagtapos ng HRM sa Luzon

J - 2016
January 2016 Decided to go for student visa to try her luck
March 2016 Got accepted by the college, was asking for IELTS but a letter from the school stating that English was the medium for instruction was sufficient
May 18, 2016 Submitted the documents at Canada Visa Application Centre (VFS) with the passport
May 20, 2016 Received the request for medical
May 30, 2016 Return to manila and did medical exam at St. Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinic Ermita, Manila
July 27, 2016 Visa is approve, Letter of Introduction received
August 18, 2016 Flight to Canada - Was refuse because connecting flight will go through USA. You need a US VISA for a stop over in USA
August 20, 2016 Reschedule a flight to Canada and landed on Vancouver
August 21, 2016 Missed the flight from Vancouver to Calgary because of long line of international students getting a study permit
August 24, 2016 Got SIN and new Phone
September 2, 2016 Mandatory orientation for international student
September 6, 2016 Start of first class

K - 2016
February 2016 Decided to go for student visa to try her luck
April 2016 Got accepted by the college, was asking for IELTS but a letter from the school stating that English was the medium for instruction was sufficient
June 6-7, 2016 Since shes flying from Visaya she did Upfront medical exam, if possbile do a medical on wed-thu so you can do everything in 1 day
June 8, 2016 Submitted the documents at Canada Visa Application Centre (VFS) with the passport and medical receipt
June 10, 2016 Received the request for medical but already done with the medical exam
May 30, 2016 Return to manila and did medical exam at St. Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinic Ermita, Manila
July 27, 2016 Visa is denied, documents will be sent back
August 3, 2016 Reapply online with better SOP
August 29, 2016 Withdraw the application for school and refund the tuition 100%
October 12, 2016 Application approve with request for passport however school already started. The next program for cooking is Sep 2017. Visa will be wasted.
October 25, 2016 I decided to called a professional and asked for advice. He's a good immigration consultant and have a good connection with schools.
November 29, 2016 After countless refusal from school due to lack of IELTS she got accepted in Conestoga
She will spend Christmas here in Canada

R 2016
February 2016 Decided to go for student visa to try his luck
April 2016 Got accepted by the college, was asking for IELTS but a letter from the school stating that English was the medium for instruction was sufficient
June 20, 2016 Done with upfront medical exam in Baguio City
June 22, 2016 Submitted the documents at Canada Visa Application Centre (VFS) with the passport
July 24, 2016 Visa is Denied
August 9, 2016 Reapplied online with recommendation and better SOP
September 19, 2016 Visa refuse for the 2nd time
Background: Son of a Canadian citizen. He didn't made it with his mother's permanent residence application because of age and was already working as a call center agent at that time. His brother was accepted even though his age is above the limit because he is still in school thus already considered as dependent. All of his family is already in Canada. Does not own a properly and only a business. He is also single. With such background he have a weak tie to the Philippines. He studied HRM and trying to apply for cooking however his current employment is not related to his course he is going to take in Canada. I see this as factors for his refusal. In the near future we will try getting an LMIA is the economy becomes better.


Napansin ko na ang mga resulta ay karaniwang lumalabas sa huling lingo ng buwan.
 
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bikwinibottom

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wow thanks! I was actually thinking of doing almost the same thing. I was planning to take a hospitality course (took up tourism here in the ph) and say that my uncle will be opening a restaurant and when i come back will be expanding it to a resort. So I guess I better think of something else.


kapatid said:
Hi! I was going through several threads here and I noticed a lot of people are getting denied for their student permit. Any pinoy folks here who applied and got rejected? (Yes.)If its not too much, can i ask what was the reason why you were denied and if you are intending to reapply? Im starting my application this year and I just want to make sure I do everything right. Ang hirap masawi. Sad
<b>In my SOP I stated that I will open my own restaurant after I finish my study, not believable, got rejected. Re-apply with my current boss' letter saying that once I'm done with my cooking course he will accept me not as an assistant but as a Chef. Approved</b>

Also for those folks who is going bonkers in the process of applying but doesn't want to pay for a representative. I've found this agency, Fortrust. They have free consultation and free processing. They just ask for a 3k php commitment bond that you will go through the process with them and not back out. The 3k will be refunded regardless of what is the outcome. I think they get paid by schools for referring students. <b>(Yup this is where they get paid big bucks)</b> Because they have several accredited schools. And when I asked what if I wanted to apply for a school that they are not accredited with, they said thats the time they will ask for a payment. Just a heads up. You can look them up in facebook.
 

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Hello, I took up IT course in PH and still working in the IT field up to now, but would like to ask if I will take up another course i.e Health Information Management - may chance kaya ako maapprove kahit hindi related yun course and work exp ko ngayon?

Anyone here who is taking or would like to take up Health Information Management?
 

mic-mic

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All depends on your SOP po. I'm an economics grad and a businessman back home and now taking up IT here ;D
 

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mic-mic said:
All depends on your SOP po. I'm an economics grad and a businessman back home and now taking up IT here ;D
Hi mic, do you have any idea kng ilang weeks usually ang process ng LOA sa school? Pwde rin ba ako mkahingi ng sample SOP mo? Thanks

Meron ba dito sa George Brown for September intake?
 

mic-mic

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Hello! Mine took about a week. As for my SOP, medyo sensitive po kasi yung information na nilagay ko doon (kaya convincing) kasi may mga supporting documents pa ako provided hehe but in essence it was tied to my business why I am studying IT now kasi plano ko convert business namin ;D

My best advice is be honest with your LOA. A lot of applicants make a mistake by making up stories so best is to just be honest. Also, please include:

1. why you chose the program?
2. Why study in Canada and not in your home country?
3. What are your plans after graduation?
4. How will you support yourself while studying?

Ito po ang guidelines ng SOP ko :)

Also, if you are really serious about applying, my suggestion is you READ and READ everything posted here from the beginning. You will na yung batch po namin is nagbasa lahat kasi lahat po ng tinatanung ay natanung na before and you will learn very VERY useful experiences from people who were denied, and re-applied or those who got approved the first time.

Ako siguro ma-deny sa first try if hindi ko binasa itong thread na ito ;D
 
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sharonina

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hello po eto po situation ng kapatid ko

my sister is going to apply for student visa with my aunt's support. my aunt will deposit $20k cad in her account. we do not have parents anymore. I am currently in Edmonton. will it be questionable for the immigration if she will have that money if we are orphan? my aunt and her husband will provide supporting documents such as bank statement, employment cert, properties papers. me and my husband will also provide support since we live here in Edmonton she can live with us we will provide our tax papers and employment papers too.. do u think she have chances? she is a graduating chemical engineering student in Philippines. She will be done university when she comes here and will take some accreditation or any related course. pls advice. thank you .chemical engineering student po sya