Apply ISB or Colombo? 2 Choices. HELP ME DECIDE

[echelon99]

For those who don't know, I'm originally from Pakistan. Have been working in Sri Lanka (after studying in Malaysia) and now my work visa expires in a few weeks. I was admitted for MBA programs in Ontario beginning Aug 2013. I've got two options now:

OPTION 1: Go Back to PK
It'll be a relatively simple procedure. However, cons are, I have no place to stay, my family is in Sri-L. So I will have to spend money to get room/hotel something for who knows how long. It could be 2 months, could be 4 months. I have no transport either, so it'll be a bit problematic and expensive, since got no job either.

OPTION 2: Stay is Sri Lanka
I can register for CFA classes in Sri Lanka. It's a cheap course (300 dollars), runs 1 year and I can then stay on under study permit. In affect, I will be transitioning from Sri-Lanka work visa to Sri-Lanka study visa. The CFA course runs from May 2013-2014. Of course, my plan will be to attend classes and apply for Canadian study visa. My MBA program in Canada starts in August, so at that point I will simply fly out of Sri Lanka. Processing time is also less than PK (supposedly)

My questions are: Which option do you think I should choose and why?
And if I choose option 2 (who doesn't wanna live at home?), will that affect my Canada study permit chances when I apply from Sri Lanka?

Thanks everyone, I'm dying to get some advice.

 

[echelon99]

C'MON guys, is no one willing to give me their input?

 

[echelon99]

bump

 

[saadsdk]

i think you should ask some good consultant about this issue...as this is rare issue and dont know abt it...

 

[saadsdk]

these are contact details of some consultants..Call them and try get something from them abt this issue
Noranex
042 36625814
0300 5400002

canada experts
042 35740505

HR consultant
03464747007

overseas consultant
0300 8259088

Student solutions
0321 9231037
021335248538

Almas Consultant
0322 5347511
0512278516

Mufti Junaid ullah
0321 8995991

remember almas and mufti junaid are experts but their charges are high..try to find something from them on phone

 

[echelon99]

thank you for taking the time. will see what consultants say.

 

[echelon99]

So I talked to Almas Cons. Very, very helpful guy, Sadir.

He refused my offer of payment and said I could call him as often as I wanted for advice, since I was calling from Sri Lanka.

According to him, since my funds and family are not in Pakistan, applying from PK would not be a good idea.

However, he did say the study visa to study visa route I was taking is not a good one, could be risky. I would need a very well-detailed SOP to help me out here. I think at the end of it all, it will depend on sheer luck...

The best choice would be to get another work visa, which of course I'll try for, but looks improbable.

As always, feedback is welcome and encouraged.