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How much Living expense to show for Study Permit?

eses66

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I am planning to get enrolled in an MBA program in Ontario. In the school website the living expense estimation shows CAD 1,895. The program length is 14 months starting in March'17. For Study Permit purpose, CIC website asks for min CAD 10k+ tuition, which means CAD 833/month. Can anyone suggest me how much should I actually show in my bank account?
 

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First year tuition + $10K living expenses + $2-3K travel expenses.
 

eses66

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Since the school's estimated living cost is almost double of what CIC requirement shows, will there be any problem during VISA interview if I show 10k+travel expenses? If I purchase place ticket ahead, do I still have to show 2/3k?
 

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eses66 said:
Since the school's estimated living cost is almost double of what CIC requirement shows, will there be any problem during VISA interview if I show 10k+travel expenses? If I purchase place ticket ahead, do I still have to show 2/3k?
As explained above - do not buy your tickets in advance.

At a minimum, you need to show sufficient funds to cover first year tuition + $10K for living expenses. Showing less than this will guarantee a refusal.

There won't be an interview. You'll need to submit proof you have sufficient funds with your application.
 

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At a minimum, you need to show sufficient funds to cover first year tuition + $10K for living expenses.
Depends on what country he is from.
Usually an applicant could show funds for the first year , but also a reliable source of funds for subsequent years.
 

eses66

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Since my program is of 1 year, i will get one year work permit. However I'm talking out a big loan of cad 66k. If i show the loan amount in visa, will there be any problem in getting study lermit?
 

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Which university are you going for? 1 year tuition fee is 66k for you really ?
eses66 said:
Since my program is of 1 year, i will get one year work permit. However I'm talking out a big loan of cad 66k. If i show the loan amount in visa, will there be any problem in getting study lermit?