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  1. Rationalwarrior

    Biometric collection service (VFS offices) - Bangalore India

    Just google “VFS India Consent form” you should find several websites with the said form. Having said that, you wouldn’t necessarily need the consent form to do biometrics.
  2. Rationalwarrior

    Remedical Update for expired medicals. Please Update

    During the recent webinar on study permits, a similar question was asked and the representative said that it would take a minimum of 2 weeks to update. However, due to the pandemic and the disruption of processing times, it could go either way.
  3. Rationalwarrior

    BVL received, How long for ppr?

    While dual intent is an understandable sentiment. Sadly, many view studying in Canada as an easy path to PR. Moreover, students promise studying as their main intention in their applications and seek other avenues when they land in Canada. For example, breaking simple rules of study permit like...
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    BVL received, How long for ppr?

    Immigration can be an emotionally charged subject because of the stakes involved. It can be hard, but keeping emotion at the door can help you see the facts more clearly. A genuine student with a relevant profile will have no problem navigating either through NON-SDS or SDS. With that being...
  5. Rationalwarrior

    VAC (India) re-opens for students with BIL

    There is speculation that it might resume by the first week of July.
  6. Rationalwarrior

    Memorial University Acceptance

    In your experience, how easy was it to find and hold part time jobs during your studies and during summer? Is it possible to pay a semesters fee if you work full time during summer?
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    Memorial University Acceptance

    Thank you for writing about your experience. In a ideal world, every person would be judged individually and treated fairly. But unfortunately, we are not there yet. So, very often people end up treating each other based on perception of relative power. You will find that NL and many other...
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    First phase of vaccine certification (Proof of vaccination) going live in July for travellers entering Canada.

    At this moment, Sputnik V is not one of the approved Covid-19 vaccines by Canada. You can still enter Canada, but you would probably not be exempted and would have to quarantine according to the rules at the time you enter. In the coming months, there is expectation that Canada will exempt...
  9. Rationalwarrior

    Sds or non-sds

    Requirement of police clearance certificate depends on your country of residence. Your specific visa office instruction guide will tell you if you need to provide. Refer to the instruction guide of your country for more details.
  10. Rationalwarrior

    Documentation requirement for study permit

    Any travel abroad that shows to the VO that you complied with the conditions of your visa is a good thing. It‘s kind of an assurance that you will hold your end of the bargain if your study permit is approved. With that being said, don’t worry too much about your travel history. It’s only one...
  11. Rationalwarrior

    First phase of vaccine certification (Proof of vaccination) going live in July for travellers entering Canada.

    Wow, that is surprising to hear. With G7 countries pledging to donate 1 billion vaccines to the world, I hope some of that trickles down to SA soon.
  12. Rationalwarrior

    First phase of vaccine certification (Proof of vaccination) going live in July for travellers entering Canada.

    Of course. I was extrapolating it. Eventually, I believe Canada will open up for fully vaccinated travelers who are not citizen or PR holders.
  13. Rationalwarrior

    First phase of vaccine certification (Proof of vaccination) going live in July for travellers entering Canada.

    Potentially very good news in the near future. Seems like fully vaccinated travelers will be exempt from many travel restrictions including the dreaded 3-day mandatory hotel stay. Apart from uploading these certificates to the app, many countries are also working to integrate vaccine...
  14. Rationalwarrior

    Documentation requirement for study permit

    Yes, having extensive travel history especially to countries with stringent visa requirements will be a positive factor. On the whole, be honest and try to submit a complete an application as possible. A study permit is a temporary visa, so the VO needs to be convinced that your intention is to...
  15. Rationalwarrior

    VAC (India) re-opens for students with BIL

    I believe they are processing applications as soon as possible. If your DLI is on the Covid-19 readiness plan and you submitted a complete application, you should receive your decision at least a few weeks before your classes start. No one knew that biometrics would resume from yesterday...
  16. Rationalwarrior

    VAC (India) re-opens for students with BIL

    Who knew they would announce this good news after working hours lol? Those concerned folks should be asleep now and will be pleasantly surprised when they hear about this tomorrow. Seems like a lot of other positive news is on the way including passport stamping and medical exams. Fingers crossed.
  17. Rationalwarrior

    VAC (India) re-opens for students with BIL

    Haha..this is more thrilling than the Avengers Endgame final battle scene lol
  18. Rationalwarrior

    VFS INDIA OPENING DATE OPINIONS?

    That is so true. Patience and good will always pays in the end.
  19. Rationalwarrior

    VFS INDIA OPENING DATE OPINIONS?

    Does anyone know what the update on upfront medical exam is? Is it still closed?