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Application Status - CHC Islamabad "Summer"

ArslanZahid

Champion Member
Oct 13, 2011
1,391
27
124
Sialkot
Visa Office......
Islamabad
App. Filed.......
05-03-2012
IELTS Request
7.5
Med's Request
25-06-2012
Med's Done....
29-06-2012
Interview........
waived
VISA ISSUED...
18-08-2012
Inam89 said:
@ Waseem:

You should also expect a reply soon, provided CHC maintain its pace.

yeah waseem bahi will get his visa soon and reach there before me and will come to pick me at airport :p
 

Jojii

Star Member
Jun 13, 2012
184
33
NOC Code......
2133
Hi Guys,
I have been a silent member of this forum for a while and I must say you guys are doing a great job guiding Pakistani students.

I have a question, I am living in Malaysia for about 4 years now and have a masters in electrical engineering from here. Now I have applied for Masters in electrical engineering in Canada. I have excellent academics and good experience in this field so I am hopeful to secure an admission. However since my Masters degree from Malaysia and the degree I am planning to peruse in Canada will be similar, would that give rise to some problems?

(a) should I not mention this Masters degree in Malaysia on my visa application form?
(b) shoud I mention it but try to explain it in my study plan / sop?

What is the opinion of the forum members here ? Senior Members which I have seen helping other a lot like qamalik729, momi, akif momin, waseemahmed45 or Arsalan can please input their valueable opinions here ?

Thanks a lot in advance guys :)
 

momi

Champion Member
Nov 28, 2011
2,859
60
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
27-01-2012
IELTS Request
7
Med's Request
First Medical Request 16/02/2012----Further Medical Request 29/03/2012---Second Further Medical 14/05/2012---Third further medical 03/09/2012
Med's Done....
22/02/2012-----Further Medical Done on 18/04/2012----Second Further Medical Done on 05/06/2012----Third Further Medical done on 10/09/2012
Interview........
NOT REQUIRED
Passport Req..
24/02/2012
Jojii said:
Hi Guys,
I have been a silent member of this forum for a while and I must say you guys are doing a great job guiding Pakistani students.

I have a question, I am living in Malaysia for about 4 years now and have a masters in electrical engineering from here. Now I have applied for Masters in electrical engineering in Canada. I have excellent academics and good experience in this field so I am hopeful to secure an admission. However since my Masters degree from Malaysia and the degree I am planning to peruse in Canada will be similar, would that give rise to some problems?

(a) should I not mention this Masters degree in Malaysia on my visa application form?
(b) shoud I mention it but try to explain it in my study plan / sop?

What is the opinion of the forum members here ? Senior Members which I have seen helping other a lot like qamalik729, momi, akif momin, waseemahmed45 or Arsalan can please input their valueable opinions here ?

Thanks a lot in advance guys :)
Basically i have also done Master's in Computer Science from Pakistan and again going for Master's in Applied computer science in Canada (both degrees are almost same but courses are advance in nature) , so i described the difference in my SOP and also mentioned the degree in my visa application forms....... I think if your profile is strong and the proposed course is not on the same level or lesser level then you will not have any problem...........
 

Jojii

Star Member
Jun 13, 2012
184
33
NOC Code......
2133
momi said:
Basically i have also done Master's in Computer Science from Pakistan and again going for Master's in Applied computer science in Canada (both degrees are almost same but courses are advance in nature) , so i described the difference in my SOP and also mentioned the degree in my visa application forms....... I think if your profile is strong and the proposed course is not on the same level or lesser level then you will not have any problem...........
Hi Momi,
Thanks for the prompt input. This seems to be my problem. The Masters I have done is from a very reputed university. And the Master I will eventually take up (M.Eng, not MASc) will be most probably similar to what I already have. I am completely at a loss here as to how to proceed forward.
 

momi

Champion Member
Nov 28, 2011
2,859
60
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
27-01-2012
IELTS Request
7
Med's Request
First Medical Request 16/02/2012----Further Medical Request 29/03/2012---Second Further Medical 14/05/2012---Third further medical 03/09/2012
Med's Done....
22/02/2012-----Further Medical Done on 18/04/2012----Second Further Medical Done on 05/06/2012----Third Further Medical done on 10/09/2012
Interview........
NOT REQUIRED
Passport Req..
24/02/2012
Jojii said:
Hi Momi,
Thanks for the prompt input. This seems to be my problem. The Masters I have done is from a very reputed university. And the Master I will eventually take up (M.Eng, not MASc) will be most probably similar to what I already have. I am completely at a loss here as to how to proceed forward.
Describe in your SOP that what is the difference between the courses and what benefits you will get after completing your proposed course ............... OR change your proposed course (have some specialization)..........
 

Jojii

Star Member
Jun 13, 2012
184
33
NOC Code......
2133
momi said:
Describe in your SOP that what is the difference between the courses and what benefits you will get after completing your proposed course ............... OR change your proposed course (have some specialization)..........
Hey Momi,
Thanks for the input. I have considered that but I really want to take up the same specialization (System Controls) again as I have 5 yrs of good experience in it. May be I can get it with another specialization and change it once I am there.
But Thanks for your elaborate responses. I wish you best of luck.
If you don't mind sharing I saw on your profile that you had to go through medical examinations more than once? Is that a common occurrence or you were the 'lucky' guy?
One more thing if you can share your views on, how important is GRE for Canadian Masters applications? I have seen almost all universities don't require it but most do state it as 'recommended'! Would you say that I should go through the trouble to take GREs, or would it be any help for my visa application.

I am sorry for being a 'stuck' guy here, but you seem to be quite friendly and informative on the subject. Please bear with me. I will buy you lunch sometime if we both ended up in Canada ;)
 

momi

Champion Member
Nov 28, 2011
2,859
60
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
27-01-2012
IELTS Request
7
Med's Request
First Medical Request 16/02/2012----Further Medical Request 29/03/2012---Second Further Medical 14/05/2012---Third further medical 03/09/2012
Med's Done....
22/02/2012-----Further Medical Done on 18/04/2012----Second Further Medical Done on 05/06/2012----Third Further Medical done on 10/09/2012
Interview........
NOT REQUIRED
Passport Req..
24/02/2012
Jojii said:
Hey Momi,
Thanks for the input. I have considered that but I really want to take up the same specialization (System Controls) again as I have 5 yrs of good experience in it. May be I can get it with another specialization and change it once I am there.
But Thanks for your elaborate responses. I wish you best of luck.
If you don't mind sharing I saw on your profile that you had to go through medical examinations more than once? Is that a common occurrence or you were the 'lucky' guy?
One more thing if you can share your views on, how important is GRE for Canadian Masters applications? I have seen almost all universities don't require it but most do state it as 'recommended'! Would you say that I should go through the trouble to take GREs, or would it be any help for my visa application.

I am sorry for being a 'stuck' guy here, but you seem to be quite friendly and informative on the subject. Please bear with me. I will buy you lunch sometime if we both ended up in Canada ;)
As far as medical is concerned i am really lucky, they want to check every bit of me. GRE is good for enhancing your chances for admission / visa, but in my opinion if you are not going for research degree (Master or PHD) or you are not claiming any scholarship that skip it............
 

Jojii

Star Member
Jun 13, 2012
184
33
NOC Code......
2133
momi said:
As far as medical is concerned i am really lucky, they want to check every bit of me. GRE is good for enhancing your chances for admission / visa, but in my opinion if you are not going for research degree (Master or PHD) or you are not claiming any scholarship that skip it............
Haha, Look on the brighter side, atleast you will have the peace of mind of knowing that you fit and fine ;)
So we up for lunch? B-)
 

waseemahmed45

Hero Member
Jan 31, 2012
336
27
Regina
Category........
Visa Office......
CHC ISLAMABAD
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
07-02-2012
File Transfer...
08-02-2012
Med's Request
10-05-2012
Med's Done....
21-05-2012 and 25-05-2012
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
26-05-2012
VISA ISSUED...
15-06-2012
ArslanZahid said:
yeah waseem bahi will get his visa soon and reach there before me and will come to pick me at airport :p
Do not Worry, We will go together. :)
 

leo4bilal

Hero Member
Mar 16, 2012
377
4
123
Lahore
Visa Office......
CHC ISBD
NOC Code......
N/A
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
13-Feb-2012
IELTS Request
7.5 Bands
File Transfer...
14-Feb-2012
Med's Request
15-Aug-2012
Med's Done....
22-Aug-2012
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
Sent after medical on 28-Aug-2012
VISA ISSUED...
06-Nov-2012
LANDED..........
In sha Allah on 11th-Dec-2012
bilalahmed1988 said:
Rejected Today......
Update It.
1-Persnal asseta & Financial status
2-Unemployment
Harami Hein Sallayyyyyyy
Sorry to bilalahmed ... It is really a heart breaker and wish crusher ...
Could someone please tell me what is meant by the second main reason "Unemployemet" ... Was there a study gap which was to be filled with some employment history ?? or what ??
 

sam420

Member
Aug 9, 2008
14
0
momi said:
Basically i have also done Master's in Computer Science from Pakistan and again going for Master's in Applied computer science in Canada (both degrees are almost same but courses are advance in nature) , so i described the difference in my SOP and also mentioned the degree in my visa application forms....... I think if your profile is strong and the proposed course is not on the same level or lesser level then you will not have any problem...........
Can you tell me your master degree in computers science is MS(CS) or MCS which is equivalent to undergraduate in pakistan.
 

momi

Champion Member
Nov 28, 2011
2,859
60
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
27-01-2012
IELTS Request
7
Med's Request
First Medical Request 16/02/2012----Further Medical Request 29/03/2012---Second Further Medical 14/05/2012---Third further medical 03/09/2012
Med's Done....
22/02/2012-----Further Medical Done on 18/04/2012----Second Further Medical Done on 05/06/2012----Third Further Medical done on 10/09/2012
Interview........
NOT REQUIRED
Passport Req..
24/02/2012
sam420 said:
Can you tell me your master degree in computers science is MS(CS) or MCS which is equivalent to undergraduate in pakistan.
It is M.Sc. (CS) after Bachelor. .............
 

waseemahmed45

Hero Member
Jan 31, 2012
336
27
Regina
Category........
Visa Office......
CHC ISLAMABAD
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
07-02-2012
File Transfer...
08-02-2012
Med's Request
10-05-2012
Med's Done....
21-05-2012 and 25-05-2012
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
26-05-2012
VISA ISSUED...
15-06-2012
momi said:
It is M.Sc. (CS) after B.Com. and M.Com.............
I think it is equal to 16 years education. M.Sc. (CS) = MCS => B.S or B.Sc(h) (4 year)
 

waseemahmed45

Hero Member
Jan 31, 2012
336
27
Regina
Category........
Visa Office......
CHC ISLAMABAD
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
07-02-2012
File Transfer...
08-02-2012
Med's Request
10-05-2012
Med's Done....
21-05-2012 and 25-05-2012
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
26-05-2012
VISA ISSUED...
15-06-2012
Inam89 said:
@ Waseem:

You should also expect a reply soon, provided CHC maintains its pace.
I hope. InshAllah, It will good for me
 

waseemahmed45

Hero Member
Jan 31, 2012
336
27
Regina
Category........
Visa Office......
CHC ISLAMABAD
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
07-02-2012
File Transfer...
08-02-2012
Med's Request
10-05-2012
Med's Done....
21-05-2012 and 25-05-2012
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
26-05-2012
VISA ISSUED...
15-06-2012
Jojii said:
Hi Guys,
I have been a silent member of this forum for a while and I must say you guys are doing a great job guiding Pakistani students.

I have a question, I am living in Malaysia for about 4 years now and have a masters in electrical engineering from here. Now I have applied for Masters in electrical engineering in Canada. I have excellent academics and good experience in this field so I am hopeful to secure an admission. However since my Masters degree from Malaysia and the degree I am planning to peruse in Canada will be similar, would that give rise to some problems?

(a) should I not mention this Masters degree in Malaysia on my visa application form?
(b) shoud I mention it but try to explain it in my study plan / sop?

What is the opinion of the forum members here ? Senior Members which I have seen helping other a lot like qamalik729, momi, akif momin, waseemahmed45 or Arsalan can please input their valueable opinions here ?

Thanks a lot in advance guys :)
You can change degree direction. What about Master of Engineering management? It has advanced course and chances of visa will be high.
Write strong study plan and convince them on benefit and course is not available in Malaysia.

http://www.engr.mun.ca/graduate/course/mem.php