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I'm in a similar situation. What did you end up doing? I'm traveling in May, Planning to bring my eCOPR, Work Permit and eTA for the border.

How long should a letter of explanation be? I got refused once so my letter of explanation is almost two pages as I had to explain a few things Also, when applying online, can I attach supporting documents to the same PDF as the LoE? If so, is there a limit? Thank you in advance!

What if I get a reference letter from an employer I've been working with as a freelancer, doing some concept art and illustrations for him, with the art attached on the letter? Would that give a big enough reason for them to reconsider my application?

What changes did you make for the reapplication to address the issues for which you were denied?

The problem is that it takes 5-6 weeks which may be a bit too much. But I might consider it. Thanks!

I am aware of that, but also the evidence are strong that I am passionate for art. I mean at this age people should be expected to make career changes.

There are no institutes offering this degree neither at my home country nor country of residence and I explained that. But, I could be more thorough and explain the difference between Art and Concept Art (there is a significant difference). Another issue was prospects of employment. The thing...

I shared a link, cause I applied online. I didn't know where to attach it. The thing is other students have been accepted to the same program but they did not attach any portfolio. Maybe I should have attached it in the same document of my letter of explanation?

Concept Art diploma at Syn Studio, which is a DLI. You can google it. Yes, my letter of explanation was extremely thorough, I covered all the reasons they have refused me. Regarding studying art, I attached my portfolio, explained them it has been a passion of mine during the last years, and...

So my visa just go refused. The reasons are listed below: You have not satisfied me that you would leave Canada at the end of your stay. In reaching this decision, I considered several factors, including: travel history, employment prospects in country of residence, current employment...

Hey, May I ask where did you get the VAC tracking number, since you applied online? The thing is, my country of residence is different from my country of citizenship and I don't even know where my application is processed so I can check the processing times. Should I call a VAC and ask?

I applied on June 29. According to CIC, the processing time in my country of residence is 2 weeks which is today. I sent them a case specific enquiry, and hopefully I will get answer. Only thing that concerns me, is that maybe the application isn't processed in my country of residence as it is...

I applied on June 29, processing time is 2 weeks according to CIC. Today, exactly 2 weeks have passed but haven't heard anything. The weird thing is that I logged on CIC to day, and next to my application, under Details it said "Updated" and not submitted as it always does. Of course, nothing...

Congratulations! How many "your application has been updated" emails did you get before approval?

A friend of mine applying from Turkey got his passport request today, 4 days after online application. So Turkey VO seems to be really fast.