You have limited employment possibilities in your country of residence.

[shaykbasil]

Hi, Everyone,
Students from Pakistan who applied through the SDS program after January 31, 2023, are facing massive rejection on the same grounds (you have limited employment possibilities in your country of residence). Can anyone guide What is the real reason for this mass rejection? Is it the economic situation of the country, or is it an error in their processing system?

 

[canuck78]

Wouldn’t call it a mass rejection just many who don’t qualify because they aren’t genuine students and their applications are weak. There are limited good job opportunities for a large portion of the population in Pakistan. You really need to examine each application specifically to see why they were denied. It often comes down to a lot more than the few standardized rejection reasons that are provided to the VO.

 

[Copingwithlife]

Hi, Everyone,
Students from Pakistan who applied through the SDS program after January 31, 2023, are facing massive rejection on the same grounds (you have limited employment possibilities in your country of residence). Can anyone guide What is the real reason for this mass rejection? Is it the economic situation of the country, or is it an error in their processing system?

Maybe the IRCC is seeing a trend in applications where the applicants once getting to Canada aren’t going to school, seeking work versus education , applying for asylum, being destitute, thus subsequent applications are being scrutinized .
And if the economy of the country being applied from is precarious, there would be no incentive to return if they couldn’t get PR thru a path .
Education leads into applying for PR. It’s not a be all nor end all path

 

[shaykbasil]

Wouldn’t call it a mass rejection just many who don’t qualify because they aren’t genuine students and their applications are weak. There are limited good job opportunities for a large portion of the population in Pakistan. You really need to examine each application specifically to see why they were denied. It often comes down to a lot more than the few standardized rejection reasons that are provided to the VO.

Basically, almost all students who applied for the spring intake were rejected, so much so that I haven't heard of a single student who got a study permit. The reason for starting this thread is to get a clear picture as Pakistan is in a tough economic situation these days if this situation is causing dissatisfaction among visa officers regarding Pakistani students. if it’s not and students submitted weak applications so they must give them different reasons like financial instability, or poor home ties etc but every student got same reason of limited employment. Also I want suggestion that what should we do or include our applications to overcome these refusals?

 

[Naturgrl]

Basically, almost all students who applied for the spring intake were rejected, so much so that I haven't heard of a single student who got a study permit. The reason for starting this thread is to get a clear picture because Pakistan is in a tough economic situation these days if this situation VO is causing dissatisfaction among Pakistani students. Also I want suggestion what should I do to satisfy the VO next time I apply.

What is your program? What is your current career and past education? How did you justify the costs of the program with career advancement and higher pay?

 

[shaykbasil]

Maybe the IRCC is seeing a trend in applications where the applicants once getting to Canada aren’t going to school, seeking work versus education , applying for asylum, being destitute, thus subsequent applications are being scrutinized .
And if the economy of the country being applied from is precarious, there would be no incentive to return if they couldn’t get PR thru a path .
Education leads into applying for PR. It’s not a be all nor end all path

I haven't seen any of the cases involving Pakistani students that you've mentioned. However, your second argument appears to be plausible, but the point remains what is the solution for this, considering that all students have invested their efforts, time, and money.

 

[Naturgrl]

I haven't seen any of the cases involving Pakistani students that you've mentioned. However, your second argument appears to be plausible, but the point remains what is the solution for this, considering that all students have invested their efforts, time, and money.

There has to be a justification to the money to get an education in Canada. So how did you justify that? You explain that the program total will cost $xx but you will make $xx more per year after completion in home country. Show that the program is an in-demand, highly sought after program.

 

[shaykbasil]

What is your program? What is your current career and past education? How did you justify the costs of the program with career advancement and higher pay?

I applied for the MBA program at University Canada West. I have recently completed my BBA and after graduation, I joined my family business, but due to the volatility of Pakistan's economy, it is difficult to sustain the business as many businesses have closed due to hyper inflation and some are on the verge of closure. That's why I decided to pursue an MBA in Business Analytics to help me make strategic decisions to survive in a volatile market. All the expenses will be paid by my father who is the CEO of our company and ultimately the future beneficiary will be our business.

 

[Naturgrl]

I applied for the MBA program at University Canada West. I have recently completed my BBA and after graduation, I joined my family business, but due to the volatility of Pakistan's economy, it is difficult to sustain the business as many businesses have closed due to hyper inflation and some are on the verge of closure. That's why I decided to pursue an MBA in Business Analytics to help me make strategic decisions to survive in a volatile market. All the expenses will be paid by my father who is the CEO of our company and ultimately the future beneficiary will be our business.

Well that is the first issue - Canada West. It is a private university for international students that no one in Canada has heard of. Anyone gets in. Get admission to a public university and take your GMAT. Taking a MBA with little to no work experience also is an issue. Get a few years of work experience. Most MBA programs (except CWU) want you to have a degree and work experience.

If your father is CEO of the company and you will work for the company then a MBA is not needed for the job. You have the job already.

 

[Copingwithlife]

I haven't seen any of the cases involving Pakistani students that you've mentioned. However, your second argument appears to be plausible, but the point remains what is the solution for this, considering that all students have invested their efforts, time, and money.

I said they “ may“ have seen a trend. On this forum one definitely see’s instances of what I mentioned . Unfortunately individuals rarely mention their country of origin .
Just because students have invested their efforts , time & money into choosing to study overseas doesn’t mean they’ll be given PR. We are starting to see this now . Individuals have finished school, finished their PGWP and some are unable to qualify for PR. That comes back full circle on how spending all this money in going to school overseas will translate in furthering their career if they have to return . Education doesn't guarantee PR, nor does just applying guarantee a student visa.

Adding just a quick Google search on Canada West ….it’s reviews are not stellar .

 

[shaykbasil]

There has to be a justification to the money to get an education in Canada. So how did you justify that? You explain that the program total will cost $xx but you will make $xx more per year after completion in home country. Show that the program is an in-demand, highly sought after program.

My future prospects will be my own family business so I have to explain how our business will get benefit through my MBA compared to the investment my father made in my education, right?

 

[Naturgrl]

My future prospects will be my own family business so I have to explain how our business will get benefit through my MBA compared to the investment my father made in my education, right?

You need to justify the costs with how your business will expand but IRCC will question why you need to take a MBA in Canada when you have the job. Why not an online MBA? Why Canada and CWU that is a private school for international students. If serious, get into UBC.

 

[shaykbasil]

Well that is the first issue - Canada West. It is a private university for international students that no one in Canada has heard of. Anyone gets in. Get admission to a public university and take your GMAT. Taking a MBA with little to no work experience also is an issue. Get a few years of work experience. Most MBA programs (except CWU) want you to have a degree and work experience.

If your father is CEO of the company and you will work for the company then a MBA is not needed for the job. You have the job already.

Pretty much looks like I have multiple loop holes. Thanks for your help.

 

[Naturgrl]

Pretty much looks like I have multiple loop holes. Thanks for your help.

Also how old are you? If over 22, you need to show some of your own funds and not be fully supported by your dad.

 

[shaykbasil]

I said they “ may“ have seen a trend. On this forum one definitely see’s instances of what I mentioned . Unfortunately individuals rarely mention their country of origin .
Just because students have invested their efforts , time & money into choosing to study overseas doesn’t mean they’ll be given PR. We are starting to see this now . Individuals have finished school, finished their PGWP and some are unable to qualify for PR. That comes back full circle on how spending all this money in going to school overseas will translate in furthering their career if they have to return . Education doesn't guarantee PR, nor does just applying guarantee a student visa.

Adding just a quick Google search on Canada West ….it’s reviews are not stellar .

Agree with your first statement, but where I am confused is that I have seen on the UCW forum on Facebook where many students have obtained study permits from different countries so why are they rejecting us?