Chances of getting approved for student visa

[callmezack]

Hello everyone,

I’m looking for advice about downgrading my study level from First year Master’s to Bachelor’s for a Canadian study permit, and whether it could hurt my chances of approval. Here’s my situation:

I have a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics with a low GPA (around 10/20)
I started a Master’s 1 in Instrumentation, but I didn’t finish it — I’m repeating the year and not really interested in the field.
I want to change my field completely to IT or Networking, because that’s where my real interest and future career goals lie.
I’m planning to apply for a Bachelor’s in IT (3-year program) at a DLI in Canada.

My main question is:

Will this “downgrade” from Master’s level to Bachelor’s level affect my chances of getting a study permit?

 

[Naturgrl]

Simple answer, yes. You were approved to get a Masters.

 

[callmezack]

Simple answer, yes. You were approved to get a Masters.

But looking to switch specialty from electronics to IT and start a new bachelor

 

[scylla]

But looking to switch specialty from electronics to IT and start a new bachelor

You'll want to try to justify your program choice through an LOE. Make sure you pick a decent school. If you select a lower tier school then it will increase the chances that IRCC will think your primary driver is not education.

 

[Naturgrl]

But looking to switch specialty from electronics to IT and start a new bachelor

How can you show that you will advance your career with higher pay when you return home? You cannot improve on your education with another degree. Since IT jobs are pretty much dead in Canada then need to show all the job opportunities you will have. Go to a top tier school too.

 

[CanGoldDigger]

How can you show that you will advance your career with higher pay when you return home? You cannot improve on your education with another degree. Since IT jobs are pretty much dead in Canada then need to show all the job opportunities you will have. Go to a top tier school too.

I wouldn't say so that IT jobs are dead. I am directly involved in the industry.

 

[Copingwithlife]

STEM jobs are in such demand that it was removed as a targeted draw in CEC by the IRCC

STEM will no longer have its own draw​

Express Entry


In the latest immigration plan from 2025-2027, we have seen new categories, one that takes majority of invitations to permanent residence called “Federal Economic Priorities”, basically in-demand occupations. The description of this category now lists all the occupations we knew before, but STEM is no longer an occupation in-demand.

See more at: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...pplementary-immigration-levels-2025-2027.html

 

[Naturgrl]

I wouldn't say so that IT jobs are dead. I am directly involved in the industry.

More than likely dead for him. He has a degree, came for a Masters and now wants to do an IT degree. Needs to show career progression and higher pay by taking an expensive degree in Canada.