Anyone applied a Student Permit from Philippines?

[businessgirl2014]

Helo po sa lahat.ask ko lang po tungkol s post grad work permit kung may nedeny na. At kung pwede mag apply ung mga nag enrol Nung 2013. May friend kc ako student s vancouver, nurse sya s atin at worried sya dahil d raw sla pwede apply for pgwp..

Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) also offers a Post-Graduation Work Permit Program that allows students who have graduated from a participating Canadian post-secondary institution to work in Canada for up to three years after completion of degree requirements if you meet the eligibility criteria. It is important to note that when you apply for the Post Graduation Work Permit you should have continuously studied full time in Canada.

To qualify for a Post-Graduation Work Permit, you must submit your application within 90 days of completion of your degree requirements and have a valid Study Permit at the time of application.

Completion of degree requirements for undergraduate students begins from the date that official term grades are available on Quest. Graduate students can check with the Graduate Studies Office for their date of completion of degree requirements.

If your Study Permit will not be valid at the time you apply for the Post Graduation Work Permit, you need to apply to extend your Study Permit to remain in Canada for an extra 90 days after you complete your degree requirements to apply for this Work Permit and search for work.

 

[gimikerangtravelera]

It made me so happy seeing this forum! As in walang pagsidlan ang kasiyahan ko haha!

I actually have to back read some more but I would like to put down my detailed information here in case anyone can give me supplementary information + more helpful tips (while I back read, of course!). Or maybe a success rate? Anything would be of huge help!

1. I have a degree in Psychology from Mapua (yes they offer Psych lol. I was not an exceptional student) and I already have 3 years of work experience, 2 years of those are degree-related. The 1 year was when I was working sa call center while studying.

2. I have a pretty good grasp of English. I'm currently working as an offshore recruiter (sourcing specialist) for a UK firm working on hiring US and Canada retail stores. Before that, I was deployed to one of the largest financial institutions for 6 months as a phone screener for agents. And before pa nun, I worked for a Canadian background checking company for 10 months.

3. My IELTS is on September 27. I'm scared, though. A lot of people are saying napaka-difficult ng Reading part. Meron pa naman akong short attention span minsan lol

4. I registered sa isang event by the Embassy of Canada (Study fair 2014) which will be held on October 4.

5. I would like to do the filing on my own, meaning without the help of an agency cos they cost a lot. Haha, I'm sort of a cheapskate. And I've read naman na it's possible to obtain one without the help of agencies!

6. My dad is willing to finance my studies.

Questions:

1. Will my qualifications have any bearing dun sa pag-consider nila sakin should I want to go for a certificate/diploma in let's say Human Resource Management or basta under Industrial Psychology? Will there be high chances of rejection since I'm interested to pursue an education level lower than a degree?

2. What if I have the degree, I want to pursue more than 2 years of studying, less than 4 years (certificate of diploma) for an in-demand job in Canada, let's say something that is more focused in a specific area of health care, and apply for a post-graduation permit? What do you think would be the success rate? Do you guys suggest I get another degree instead, more focused on healthcare?

3. What are the options for me (should everything go well) as a full time student and someone who is eligible to work for a maximum of 20 hours per week? I was already expecting service crew level jobs, though. Which is fine for me since more money more fun even if I have to work hard for it.

4. Right now, habang hindi pa approved ang student permit, what if I get approved for a tourist visa, travel in the country a bit (kahit for a week, just to get a feel of things), then apply in one of the schools there (once I get my IELTS results), get an acceptance letter, go back to the country, then file for the student permit? That is allowed, right?

I've read a lot about the procedures in obtaining a study permit/sponsorship, just to get my butt in Canada lol, but I'm way more interested in firsthand experiences, especially success stories.

If there's anyone out there who can give me more information/firsthand experience/what I should do, etc., please do reply! For now I'll be back reading some more.

Thank you!

 

[mumay14]

Hi,
my two cents:

Questions:

1. Will my qualifications have any bearing dun sa pag-consider nila sakin should I want to go for a certificate/diploma in let's say Human Resource Management or basta under Industrial Psychology? Will there be high chances of rejection since I'm interested to pursue an education level lower than a degree? yes, may bearing. You will be submitting a study plan or what they call SOP. A personal study plan is a description of your proposed program of studies as it relates to your academic, technical, or vocational background. We really can't tell the chances of rejection but you will need to describe the purpose of your studies and your overall educational goal to the visa officer (thru sop)

2. What if I have the degree, I want to pursue more than 2 years of studying, less than 4 years (certificate of diploma) for an in-demand job in Canada, let's say something that is more focused in a specific area of health care, and apply for a post-graduation permit? What do you think would be the success rate? Do you guys suggest I get another degree instead, more focused on healthcare? See answer in Q#1. there were applicants who got rejected and the VO's reason was: proposed studies do not appear reasonable considering current qualifications

3. What are the options for me (should everything go well) as a full time student and someone who is eligible to work for a maximum of 20 hours per week? I was already expecting service crew level jobs, though. Which is fine for me since more money more fun even if I have to work hard for it. If you're asking about options sa jobs sa food service, meron naman and mostly offer part-time work

4. Right now, habang hindi pa approved ang student permit, what if I get approved for a tourist visa, travel in the country a bit (kahit for a week, just to get a feel of things), then apply in one of the schools there (once I get my IELTS results), get an acceptance letter, go back to the country, then file for the student permit? That is allowed, right? yes, you can do this. If you get a visitor visa, you will have 6 months to stay (unless otherwise indicated sa passport)

I've read a lot about the procedures in obtaining a study permit/sponsorship, just to get my butt in Canada lol, but I'm way more interested in firsthand experiences, especially success stories.

If there's anyone out there who can give me more information/firsthand experience/what I should do, etc., please do reply! For now I'll be back reading some more.

Thank you!

Hope that helps.

 

[gail yu]

OMNI ba? I do not think it matters what school.. as long as she was a full time student during her stay..

Yap omni nga un, full time cla at 18 months or 1 year ang program nla.reason daw is 2013 cla nag apply fro study permit at d cla covered ng pgwp..

 

[gimikerangtravelera]

Hi,
my two cents:

Hope that helps.

Hey Mumay, thanks for the answers.

One of my primary intentions actually is to migrate to Canada and be with my boyfriend who will fly back there from Manila sa November. However, he cannot do the sponsorship thing (common-law, etc.) because he owes the government money (student loans), even if I tell the immigration officer I can support myself while co-habiting with him. So naisip ko study permit is the way to go since I would like to build a life rin sa Canada.

I was just wondering though, what if I want a change of career so I apply to something (3-4 years course) that is totally unrelated to my degree?

 

[businessgirl2014]

Yap omni nga un, full time cla at 18 months or 1 year ang program nla.reason daw is 2013 cla nag apply fro study permit at d cla covered ng pgwp..

i see!! best ask seniors then, hehe.. hope what i posted helped a little though..

 

[aly911]

Hey Mumay, thanks for the answers.

One of my primary intentions actually is to migrate to Canada and be with my boyfriend who will fly back there from Manila sa November. However, he cannot do the sponsorship thing (common-law, etc.) because he owes the government money (student loans), even if I tell the immigration officer I can support myself while co-habiting with him. So naisip ko study permit is the way to go since I would like to build a life rin sa Canada.

I was just wondering though, what if I want a change of career so I apply to something (3-4 years course) that is totally unrelated to my degree?

Hello.. One of the most important things about a "strong sop" ay maconvince mo ang vo na you'll be back sa Phils after your study. Though the main purpose of mostly, if not all, sa mga nagaply ng study permit is to immigrate. I suggest never show the vo that you have the intention to stay in Canada after your studies..

 

[gimikerangtravelera]

Hello.. One of the most important things about a "strong sop" ay maconvince mo ang vo na you'll be back sa Phils after your study. Though the main purpose of mostly, if not all, sa mga nagaply ng study permit is to immigrate. I suggest never show the vo that you have the intention to stay in Canada after your studies..

Thanks for the helpful tip!

Initially I thought kahit walang agency ok na. But then I want to be super prepared for everything. A lot of the information po kasi sa thread na to puro about nurses. What if I'm not a nurse and I'm not interested to become a Nurse (it's just not my area, I will suck). So I guess I will be needing rehearsed answers, what I should say, what I shouldn't say.

 

[aly911]

Thanks for the helpful tip!

Initially I thought kahit walang agency ok na. But then I want to be super prepared for everything. A lot of the information po kasi sa thread na to puro about nurses. What if I'm not a nurse and I'm not interested to become a Nurse (it's just not my area, I will suck). So I guess I will be needing rehearsed answers, what I should say, what I shouldn't say.

Hmm, you're in psychology right? I guess you'll be fine, need mo lng cguro gumawa ng magandang sop, like ano ang "in-demand" sa pinas and what are you planning to do "sa pinas" after you get your degree sa Canada. Anyway, if you're here na, you can change your program and school.

I really believe you'll be fine without the help of the agency. Considering your profile? Konting kembot na lng ang kulang, hehe! Pero dpende pa rin sayo if you want to seek some advices from agencies.

And one more thing, I'm also a nurse. But I don't want to practice nursing na. I just stated in my sop something about the course I'm taking at nirelate sa nursing

 

[jd82]

hi guys.. I just wanna say thank you to everyone who contributed in this forum, especially to those who patiently answered some of my queries.. thank you very much!

I already arrived here in Sarnia, Ontario.. a small city 3 hours drive away from Toronto.. and ongoing na po classes. ala naman po naging problema sa entry, Vancouver po ang point of entry ko. mahaba nga lang po talaga ung pila.. pero very accommodating ung mga immigration officers which is good.

advice lang po, gawa ng strong SOP bago isubmit ang application... good luck po sa lahat ng waiting pa at mag aapply pa lang. pray lang po tayo at ibibigay rin ni God yan..

by the way, anyone here in Sarnia? Coz I havent met any filipinos yet in here... would be nice sana if I can meet some.. cheers everyone!

- Judith

 

[gst8486]

Is there an age limit for applying for Student Permit ?

 

[gimikerangtravelera]

Hmm, you're in psychology right? I guess you'll be fine, need mo lng cguro gumawa ng magandang sop, like ano ang "in-demand" sa pinas and what are you planning to do "sa pinas" after you get your degree sa Canada. Anyway, if you're here na, you can change your program and school.

I really believe you'll be fine without the help of the agency. Considering your profile? Konting kembot na lng ang kulang, hehe! Pero dpende pa rin sayo if you want to seek some advices from agencies.

And one more thing, I'm also a nurse. But I don't want to practice nursing na. I just stated in my sop something about the course I'm taking at nirelate sa nursing

Hey Aly! You can seriously change programs talaga? Yung offer of acceptance ba na yun usually, kunari tanggap ka dun sa course, eligible ka rin for their other courses? Or yung tipong normal na pag-shift sa course like here in the country? Baka kasi mamaya may duration or something yung first course mo tapos you need to go back to immigration?

Can you give more information kung anong degree mo dito sa Pinas, anong school, and yung exact course and school mo nung lumipat kang Canada?

Thanks for all the tips. You gave me really great ideas and opened doors haha, those are the things I need to know, yung mga workaround! I'm still very reluctant kasi availing agency services, I usually want to be hands-on kasi mas tipid hehe. If it's all a shot for a better life, then why not.

 

[gimikerangtravelera]

I have a degree in BS Psychology; can anyone suggest post secondary degree programs like a healthcare program you guys think na I will have a better shot to enter Canada?

Thanks!

 

[khoykhoy]

Hello guys! Its still a bad new for me, i was refused again for the second time. Reasons are: length of proposed stay in canada, purpose of visit and current employment situation. The first two reasons are clearly indicated in the forms but the 3rd reason is not because i am unemployed as we just came back from UK june this year. It was quite frustrating because the reasons of refusal from my first application were different this time. Though my family has been supportive and still willing to support me, so we'll try it the third and last time haha. We decided to ask a consultant this time or agency. If refused again we'll try NZ but not on a student visa. I have also informed my college and they are very accommodating and will change the dates of my LOA and other docs from them. I am also entitled for a refund if ever i'll be refused again. They only take cad 350 which is the application fee, fair enough. Anyway, i wish luck to everyone. Hope my posts are useful especially to applicants who have been a student abroad. We thought that it could also be the reason why. But hey ho! we'll give it another shot! Haha if not canada is not for us.

 

[humdrumdum]

Hi gimikerangtravelera! Welcome to the forum

Personal opinions on the schools registered in the Study in Canada Fair --- some of the schools intentionally target international students, mainly because, let's face it, we are Canada's cash cows. When you finish a degree in a not so well known school in Canada, think about your prospects. It will differ by industry, but common scenario is graduates from reputable schools are likely to be given the jobs first. These schools will make sure to do a good sales pitch (we are of course paying A LOT of money), but do not forget to do your own research: employment rates, school culture, faculty roster, worldwide rankings, location, cost of living, among other things. Although graduating from a good school is not a guarantee for a job, just don't forget to do your due diligence.

My take on your questions (based on my experience):

1. As far as acceptance in the school is concerned, you would not have a problem because you already have a degree. Most colleges even accept high school graduates, so you actually have the advantage in terms of admission. The only con is that some school are strict about proving you have completed high school (since that is the bare minimum for entry), so they might require you to send your high school diploma and complete transcript. (For my school, that was the case, that's why it took me a while to apply.)

It would be a different story for immigration. You have to convince them why going to Canada is the best (if not practical) option for you. A good reason will be you want to get your foot in the door of this certain industry and getting a 2-year diploma would save you a lot of time, rather than taking another 4-year degree. It really is a matter of making a strong (and very reasonable) SOP.

2. Based on observation, nursing in BC is highly saturated. Not only do you have hundreds (maybe even thousands) of Filipinos vying for the same position, but you have other immigrants to compete with. I would think this is the reason why health sciences diplomas have very limited offerings (at least in major institutions) to international students because they have preference for local students or permanent residents.

Eligibility for PGWP would be based on your program length and type of school. In most cases, public institutions are very likely to be PGWP-eligible. My only suggestion is don't go for nursing. If you really want to switch to the healthcare industry, think of good ways to link your background to justify it. How can you use Psychology in whatever you want to pursue? If you really want to go for a degree, I suggest to look for a school that offers both diploma and degree programs. Try getting a diploma first, get a PGWP, earn enough money for a degree, become a PR, and then get a degree. Not only would you pay cheaper tuition as a PR, but your diploma credits may be transferable to a degree if you choose to study in the same institution. (It'll just take longer, but if you really want to permanently settle in Canada, I think it's a reasonable plan.)

3. It would depend on how heavy is your academic load. Personally, I would love to get a job to save a lot on living expenses, but it would be nearly impossible to juggle 40 credit semesters with a part-time job. If you would be in the same boat as me, try considering on-campus jobs. It would save you the commute and it would make the impression that you are contributing something to your school.

4. If you can afford it, I don't see a problem. It hasn't been proven that having a tourist visa would increase your chances, but if it will help you decide, then go for it. Only thing is, they will eventually cancel your tourist visa once you secure a study permit, since you will change your immigration status to student.

Other inputs:

• I would attest that you have excellent English! I took the TOEFL because I'm more comfortable with American English, and because most schools also accept it. The most challenging part for me was also reading though. Just remember to scan and not read the entire thing!
• It's really good that you have a lot of working experience. It would come to your advantage when you build your resume. Although word of caution, just try to read your resume from a Canadian's perspective. They would not be familiar with Philippine companies, so just try to include those that would seem relevant to them. (Or at least make an effort to explain what it is.)
• I agree on filing your application on your own. As long as you really put time and effort into your application, I don't see how an agency can make a difference.

It made me so happy seeing this forum! As in walang pagsidlan ang kasiyahan ko haha!

I actually have to back read some more but I would like to put down my detailed information here in case anyone can give me supplementary information + more helpful tips (while I back read, of course!). Or maybe a success rate? Anything would be of huge help!

1. I have a degree in Psychology from Mapua (yes they offer Psych lol. I was not an exceptional student) and I already have 3 years of work experience, 2 years of those are degree-related. The 1 year was when I was working sa call center while studying.

2. I have a pretty good grasp of English. I'm currently working as an offshore recruiter (sourcing specialist) for a UK firm working on hiring US and Canada retail stores. Before that, I was deployed to one of the largest financial institutions for 6 months as a phone screener for agents. And before pa nun, I worked for a Canadian background checking company for 10 months.

3. My IELTS is on September 27. I'm scared, though. A lot of people are saying napaka-difficult ng Reading part. Meron pa naman akong short attention span minsan lol

4. I registered sa isang event by the Embassy of Canada (Study fair 2014) which will be held on October 4.

5. I would like to do the filing on my own, meaning without the help of an agency cos they cost a lot. Haha, I'm sort of a cheapskate. And I've read naman na it's possible to obtain one without the help of agencies!

6. My dad is willing to finance my studies.

Questions:

1. Will my qualifications have any bearing dun sa pag-consider nila sakin should I want to go for a certificate/diploma in let's say Human Resource Management or basta under Industrial Psychology? Will there be high chances of rejection since I'm interested to pursue an education level lower than a degree?

2. What if I have the degree, I want to pursue more than 2 years of studying, less than 4 years (certificate of diploma) for an in-demand job in Canada, let's say something that is more focused in a specific area of health care, and apply for a post-graduation permit? What do you think would be the success rate? Do you guys suggest I get another degree instead, more focused on healthcare?

3. What are the options for me (should everything go well) as a full time student and someone who is eligible to work for a maximum of 20 hours per week? I was already expecting service crew level jobs, though. Which is fine for me since more money more fun even if I have to work hard for it.

4. Right now, habang hindi pa approved ang student permit, what if I get approved for a tourist visa, travel in the country a bit (kahit for a week, just to get a feel of things), then apply in one of the schools there (once I get my IELTS results), get an acceptance letter, go back to the country, then file for the student permit? That is allowed, right?

I've read a lot about the procedures in obtaining a study permit/sponsorship, just to get my butt in Canada lol, but I'm way more interested in firsthand experiences, especially success stories.

If there's anyone out there who can give me more information/firsthand experience/what I should do, etc., please do reply! For now I'll be back reading some more.

Thank you!