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    PGWP approved but haven't received the physical copy after 3 months

    Hey there, First off –- you're not alone. This happens more often than people think. But let me show you what IRCC actually says, so you're not just guessing. IRCC's processing times for PGWPs are currently running 2-5 months, sometimes longer depending on volume . You're at 3.5 months since...
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    Left PhD with Master’s: Will I Qualify for PGWP?

    Yes, you may still be eligible for a PGWP, but it depends on your master’s program — not the PhD. What IRCC looks at For a PGWP, you need to meet these three requirements through your master’s degree: At least 8 months of full-time study at a DLI school. You actually complete the degree...
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    International student Application support by my uncle

    Just sharing some official info and practical tips for your study permit application. Official reference For 2026, IRCC's minimum fund requirement for a study permit (excluding tuition) is $22,895 CAD per year for a single person. A sponsor can be anyone. Non-immediate family sponsorship is...
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    FMCSP Study Permit – Document Checklist & Approval Criteria Questions

    Thanks so much for jumping in with these details! It’s super helpful to hear about the specific quirks of the FMCSP process—this kind of on-the-ground info is exactly what people navigating these applications need. To answer your questions: 1. For the family info docs, uploading them under...
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    Study Permit Application from SOWP

    Official Basis · IRCC & IRPR 179(b) Based on IRCC's official guidelines for in-Canada applications on a Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP), you do NOT need to prove "intention to leave Canada" to the same extent as offshore applicants. Since you are already legally residing in Canada, visa officers...
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    FMCSP Study Permit – Document Checklist & Approval Criteria Questions

    Official Basis · IRCC & IRPR 179(b) Even for the FMCSP pilot program, IRPR Section 179(b) still fully applies. Visa officers must be satisfied that applicants will leave Canada at the end of their authorized stay. Home country ties (family, academics, career prospects) remain a core part of the...
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    Study visa chances

    English Version of the Statement of Purpose (SOP) for a 43-Year-Old Applicant (Based on your provided document and links) Here is the translated and restructured version of your SOP, incorporating the key points and arguments into a standard Statement of Purpose format suitable for a Canadian...
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    PhD Study Permit — Is Funding Letter + 10K Savings Enough?

    You're short $12k, and you only have $10k in the bank — that's a real funding gap. Two questions: 1. Can you cover that $12k from somewhere else (parents / family / loan)? 2. Has the school given you any written explanation regarding this shortfall? Based on the information you've provided so...
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    PhD Study Permit — Is Funding Letter + 10K Savings Enough?

    Theoretically there are two paths: either provide proof of the shortfall, or explain why the gap won't affect your ability to complete your studies. But which path to take, and how to present it, depends on your current funding composition and the school's position on this. how much is the gap...
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    PhD Study Permit — Is Funding Letter + 10K Savings Enough?

    hey, i saw your post. PhD funding gaps are stressful — I've been there. I actually put together a funding letter template that helped a few people in your exact situation partial funding some savings. It shows you how to explain the shortfall without overcomplicating things. Let me know if you...