Hi everyone,
Asking on behalf of a (Nigerian) colleague. He has applied twice for a Canadian study permit but is always refused because they do not believe he will leave the country at the end of his program. But what is confusing is that he doesn't intend on leaving: upon graduation, his plan is to apply for a PGWP and then for PR either through EE or the OINP. He doesn't understand how, if these programs exist for the very purpose of facilitating international students to remain in the country and eventually apply for PR, that the fact he intends to utilize them for that purpose can be used against him.
Any suggestions? He has been accepted to Niagara College for their mental health program and will be applying soon. One idea we had was to clearly articulate on his cover letter the path he intends to use to eventually gain PR (again: Study Permit--PGWP--EE/OINP, so the officer knows that he is aware of the process and has a plan in place. What do you think?
Thanks!
Asking on behalf of a (Nigerian) colleague. He has applied twice for a Canadian study permit but is always refused because they do not believe he will leave the country at the end of his program. But what is confusing is that he doesn't intend on leaving: upon graduation, his plan is to apply for a PGWP and then for PR either through EE or the OINP. He doesn't understand how, if these programs exist for the very purpose of facilitating international students to remain in the country and eventually apply for PR, that the fact he intends to utilize them for that purpose can be used against him.
Any suggestions? He has been accepted to Niagara College for their mental health program and will be applying soon. One idea we had was to clearly articulate on his cover letter the path he intends to use to eventually gain PR (again: Study Permit--PGWP--EE/OINP, so the officer knows that he is aware of the process and has a plan in place. What do you think?
Thanks!