A Guide to how to apply for a study permit effectively (non-SDS)

[Moh Alduais]

This work is done by me and all the knowledge I acquired is from the IRCC website and from the help of this forum. I am doing this in order to help future students to apply for a study permit and give back to this forum. I have not received my study permit, but I am willing to do it now to help people applying in the near future. If you think I wrote the wrong information please contact me to correct it.

Assumptions that you have to meet:

1. You are a genuine student, and you are really interested in studying not just taking this visa to reach Canada.
2. You already have a Letter of Acceptance(LOA) from a DLI university.
3. You have read all the information regarding the study permit from the IRCC website.

Firstly, I will list some of the common rejections and mention some tips to overcome them.

1. Weak ties to home country or country of residence.
   1. Future employment
      1. Employment letter stating that you will be hired after you finish your studies.
   2. Family ties
      1. Parents.
      2. Siblings.
      3. Wife and kids.
      4. State that you don’t have any family members in Canada, and you are the first one in your family to apply(If you don't have one).
   3. Career perspective:
      1. Mention how obtaining this degree will help you obtain better jobs.
      2. Add some job listings that require the degree you will be studying.
   4. Financial connections:
      1. A loan you have to repay.
      2. Bank account.
      3. Investment.
      4. Property that you have.
2. Immigration status:
   1. Attach Iqama(or proof of residency).
   2. Attach Exit-entry visa(for whom applying from Saudi Arabia)
   3. A letter from your father stating that he will renew the iqama during your time of study(for those applying from Saudi Arabia).

1. Personal Assets and Financial Status:
   1. Affidavit of support from your sponsor.
   2. Pay for your first-year tuition(If applicable).
   3. RA/TA funding letter(If applicable).
   4. Scholarship’s letter(If applicable).
   5. Employment contract of your sponsor(If applicable).
   6. Bank statement.
   7. A minimum of 10000CAD + one year of tuition should be available.

1. Travel History:
   1. You need visa stamps on your passport.
   2. You could attach your previous passports if it includes visas.
   3. If you do not have any, explain the reasons in the statement of purpose.

1. Not a genuine student/purpose of your visit:
   1. Choose a relevant topic related to your previous studies.
   2. Choose a higher degree than your previous degree.

Additional notes:

1. Ask your supervisor to write an academic recommendation to the VO, explaining why I was a good fit for working with him in his lab. Including his contact information(If applicable).

So, after understanding the refusal reasons and how to overcome them. You should address these concerns in your SOP, in order for the visa officer (VO) to have a good overview of your application.



Secondly, I will list the required document for your study permit application.

1. Passport copies(old+new).

1. LOA.

1. Proof of means of financial support:
   1. Support letter from sponsor.
   2. Bank statement.
   3. Employment letter of your sponsor.
   4. Funding letter from university(If applicable)
   5. Proof of payment of tuition if you paid.

1. Digital photos

1. Client information
   1. Study plan(SOP)
   2. High school transcript.
   3. University transcript.
   4. Graduation certificate.
   5. Language of instruction or English exam score.
   6. Letter of expression(optional from university advisor).
   7. Support letter from my advisor(If applicable).
   8. Listed jobs from LinkedIn(optional).
   9. Employment offer(If applicable).
   10. My translated Iqama(If applicable).
   11. My Fathers translated Iqama(If applicable).
   12. Exit/re-entry visa (If applicable).
   13. Letter from my father(explaining that he will renew my iqama and visa)(If applicable).
   14. Add all your visas here, to prove your travel history(If applicable).

Check any additional requirements that might be needed from the Canadian embassy or consulate in your country. Also, If you want to add any additional documents to strengthen your application you are welcomed.




Thirdly, I will write a proposed outline for your SOP in which you can follow and adjust according to your need.

Introduction

1. Name.
2. Date of birth.
3. Passport #.
4. Your degree and major.
5. Your university that you received LOA from.

Background

1. Academic background.

Body

1. Paragraph #1
   1. Explain the reasons for choosing this degree.
   2. Explain the outcomes you will get after completing this degree.
2. Paragraph #2
   1. Explain why Canada.
   2. Explain why you choose this university.
   3. Explain why you did not take this course in your country or country of residence.
3. Paragraph #3
   1. Mention the employment opportunities that you will get by getting this degree from Canada (the opportunities should be in your country).
4. Paragraph #4
   1. Mention your home ties to your home country and country of residence.
5. Paragraph #5
   1. Explain your financial situation.
   2. Mention the tuition fee, and the cost of living( according to IRCC it is a minimum of 10000 CAD).
   3. Mention the available funds you have.
   4. If you will be sponsored you should explain who will sponsor you and why.
6. Paragraph #6
   1. Explain your immigration status if you live in another country.

Conclusion

1. Summary.
2. State what is required from you as a student from their website(for example you will obey the law and will leave Canada as soon as your studies will finish).
3. Ending sentence.

Lastly,

After preparing all the documents needed and finalizing your SOP you are now ready to submit your application.

Note:

There are additional documents that you might need after you start applying on the IRCC website, such as IMM1294, and IMM5645.


If you have any questions just ask and I will try to help.


Wish you all the best, and do not forget me in your prayers.

Patient always pays off, and Inshallah we will get our applications approved.


Best Regards

Moh Alduais

 

[Amy Paul]

This work is done by me and all the knowledge I acquired is from the IRCC website and from the help of this forum. I am doing this in order to help future students to apply for a study permit and give back to this forum. I have not received my study permit, but I am willing to do it now to help people applying in the near future. If you think I wrote the wrong information please contact me to correct it.

Assumptions that you have to meet:

1. You are a genuine student, and you are really interested in studying not just taking this visa to reach Canada.
2. You already have a Letter of Acceptance(LOA) from a DLI university.
3. You have read all the information regarding the study permit from the IRCC website.

Firstly, I will list some of the common rejections and mention some tips to overcome them.

1. Weak ties to home country or country of residence.
   1. Future employment
      1. Employment letter stating that you will be hired after you finish your studies.
   2. Family ties
      1. Parents.
      2. Siblings.
      3. Wife and kids.
      4. State that you don’t have any family members in Canada, and you are the first one in your family to apply(If you don't have one).
   3. Career perspective:
      1. Mention how obtaining this degree will help you obtain better jobs.
      2. Add some job listings that require the degree you will be studying.
   4. Financial connections:
      1. A loan you have to repay.
      2. Bank account.
      3. Investment.
      4. Property that you have.
2. Immigration status:
   1. Attach Iqama(or proof of residency).
   2. Attach Exit-entry visa(for whom applying from Saudi Arabia)
   3. A letter from your father stating that he will renew the iqama during your time of study(for those applying from Saudi Arabia).

1. Personal Assets and Financial Status:
   1. Affidavit of support from your sponsor.
   2. Pay for your first-year tuition(If applicable).
   3. RA/TA funding letter(If applicable).
   4. Scholarship’s letter(If applicable).
   5. Employment contract of your sponsor(If applicable).
   6. Bank statement.
   7. A minimum of 10000CAD + one year of tuition should be available.

1. Travel History:
   1. You need visa stamps on your passport.
   2. You could attach your previous passports if it includes visas.
   3. If you do not have any, explain the reasons in the statement of purpose.

1. Not a genuine student/purpose of your visit:
   1. Choose a relevant topic related to your previous studies.
   2. Choose a higher degree than your previous degree.

Additional notes:

1. Ask your supervisor to write an academic recommendation to the VO, explaining why I was a good fit for working with him in his lab. Including his contact information(If applicable).

So, after understanding the refusal reasons and how to overcome them. You should address these concerns in your SOP, in order for the visa officer (VO) to have a good overview of your application.



Secondly, I will list the required document for your study permit application.

1. Passport copies(old+new).
2. LOA.
3. Proof of means of financial support:
   1. Support letter from sponsor.
   2. Bank statement.
   3. Employment letter of your sponsor.
   4. Funding letter from university(If applicable)
   5. Proof of payment of tuition if you paid.
4. Digital photos
5. Client information
   1. Study plan(SOP)
   2. High school transcript.
   3. University transcript.
   4. Graduation certificate.
   5. Language of instruction or English exam score.
   6. Letter of expression(optional from university advisor).
   7. Support letter from my advisor(If applicable).
   8. Listed jobs from LinkedIn(optional).
   9. Employment offer(If applicable).
   10. My translated Iqama(If applicable).
   11. My Fathers translated Iqama(If applicable).
   12. Exit/re-entry visa (If applicable).
   13. Letter from my father(explaining that he will renew my iqama and visa)(If applicable).
   14. Add all your visas here, to prove your travel history(If applicable).

Check any additional requirements that might be needed from the Canadian embassy or consulate in your country. Also, If you want to add any additional documents to strengthen your application you are welcomed.




Thirdly, I will write a proposed outline for your SOP in which you can follow and adjust according to your need.

Introduction

1. Name.
2. Date of birth.
3. Passport #.
4. Your degree and major.
5. Your university that you received LOA from.

Background

1. Academic background.

Body

1. Paragraph #1
   1. Explain the reasons for choosing this degree.
   2. Explain the outcomes you will get after completing this degree.
2. Paragraph #2
   1. Explain why Canada.
   2. Explain why you choose this university.
   3. Explain why you did not take this course in your country or country of residence.
3. Paragraph #3
   1. Mention the employment opportunities that you will get by getting this degree from Canada (the opportunities should be in your country).
4. Paragraph #4
   1. Mention your home ties to your home country and country of residence.
5. Paragraph #5
   1. Explain your financial situation.
   2. Mention the tuition fee, and the cost of living( according to IRCC it is a minimum of 10000 CAD).
   3. Mention the available funds you have.
   4. If you will be sponsored you should explain who will sponsor you and why.
6. Paragraph #6
   1. Explain your immigration status if you live in another country.

Conclusion

1. Summary.
2. State what is required from you as a student from their website(for example you will obey the law and will leave Canada as soon as your studies will finish).
3. Ending sentence.

Lastly,

After preparing all the documents needed and finalizing your SOP you are now ready to submit your application.

Note:

There are additional documents that you might need after you start applying on the IRCC website, such as IMM1294, and IMM5645.


If you have any questions just ask and I will try to help.


Wish you all the best, and do not forget me in your prayers.

Patient always pays off, and Inshallah we will get our applications approved.


Best Regards

Moh Alduais

Great info.

I wanted to ask if I have to add more educational or employment sections in my imm1294e, how do it? After validation, should I merge the form with a word document with this info?
Please help

 

[orwell46]

Do not add edit or merge 1294 in any way, you won't be able to upload it.

If you want to add more educational or work information, use the SOP and add a resume to it

 

[Amy Paul]

Thanks a lot.
The sop already has a mention of both the things I want to add. Wasn’t uploading any resumè. Maybe I can then.
Thanks once again.