My chance of VISA approval ? 2007 DU passout

[yashGupt]

Dear Friends,

Would like to have some first hand information, regarding my success rate for a STUDENT VISA .

I had passed Bsc Physics Hons from University of Delhi in 2007 (65 percent), and since then working in software developer field.

As per my WES ( its equivalent to 4 year course in Canada)

I am planning to do a 1 year Diploma in Artificial Intelligence .

Financial resources are no problem, as my net worth is 1 crore plus.

My IELTS academic score is 7.5 .

Is it worth the hustle or should I look somewhere else. ?

 

[Dchosen1]

Dear Friends,

Would like to have some first hand information, regarding my success rate for a STUDENT VISA .

I had passed Bsc Physics Hons from University of Delhi in 2007 (65 percent), and since then working in software developer field.

As per my WES ( its equivalent to 4 year course in Canada)

I am planning to do a 1 year Diploma in Artificial Intelligence .

Financial resources are no problem, as my net worth is 1 crore plus.

My IELTS academic score is 7.5 .

Is it worth the hustle or should I look somewhere else. ?

You will be approved(more or less) if they see a career progression. In your case, it should be something related to physics. You could try, but you have to explain without reasonable doubts that a diploma in artificial intelligence is the way forward for you.

 

[shsdjf]

Dear Friends,

Would like to have some first hand information, regarding my success rate for a STUDENT VISA .

I had passed Bsc Physics Hons from University of Delhi in 2007 (65 percent), and since then working in software developer field.

As per my WES ( its equivalent to 4 year course in Canada)

I am planning to do a 1 year Diploma in Artificial Intelligence .

Financial resources are no problem, as my net worth is 1 crore plus.

My IELTS academic score is 7.5 .

Is it worth the hustle or should I look somewhere else. ?

You will probably get rejected a lot of times before getting your visa because of your bachelor's degree being in physics. other than that, the age is also a problem.

look into visa rejection threads to verify my statements. Also, If you plan to take your whole family( wife or kids) with you, It could get 10 times more dreadful.

Not to demotivate you, the visa process is painful, you may get lucky But from what I have been seeing in this forum for so long, this what I can tell you

 

[rogelcorral]

Dear Friends,

Would like to have some first hand information, regarding my success rate for a STUDENT VISA .

I had passed Bsc Physics Hons from University of Delhi in 2007 (65 percent), and since then working in software developer field.

As per my WES ( its equivalent to 4 year course in Canada)

I am planning to do a 1 year Diploma in Artificial Intelligence .

Financial resources are no problem, as my net worth is 1 crore plus.

My IELTS academic score is 7.5 .

Is it worth the hustle or should I look somewhere else. ?

I was in a similar situation. Bachelors was in aviation and 2 decades of experience in IT (both systems/network admin and software/web development). Got approved for a two year diploma in computer program. As others have said, it may be difficult. But not entirely impossible. You just need to explain well in your SOP how your intended program is related to your current work experience and how it would lead to better career opportunities back at home country.

All the best to you.

 

[yashGupt]

I was in a similar situation. Bachelors was in aviation and 2 decades of experience in IT (both systems/network admin and software/web development). Got approved for a two year diploma in computer program. As others have said, it may be difficult. But not entirely impossible. You just need to explain well in your SOP how your intended program is related to your current work experience and how it would lead to better career opportunities back at home country.

All the best to you.

Hey thanks for your reply, does a two year course increases probability over 1 year course ?

 

[rogelcorral]

Hey thanks for your reply, does a two year course increases probability over 1 year course ?

I can’t say for sure. but there are a lot of international students on 1 year programs as well as two year programs. But, if your intended program (be it 1 yr or 2 yr) makes sense in the VOs eyes, then you would get your approval. A lot f factors are used by VO in assessing an application. Program choice is just one of them.

 

[shsdjf]

Hey thanks for your reply, does a two year course increases probability over 1 year course ?

If possible get a master's, if that's not possible look for 2 year course cause I think 1 year course won't give pgwp for more than a year.

About my previous reply, make sure you check with your college about their refund policy since it could help you if your visa were to get rejected and you can reapply again

 

[wonderbly]

Dear Friends,

Would like to have some first hand information, regarding my success rate for a STUDENT VISA .

I had passed Bsc Physics Hons from University of Delhi in 2007 (65 percent), and since then working in software developer field.

As per my WES ( its equivalent to 4 year course in Canada)

I am planning to do a 1 year Diploma in Artificial Intelligence .

Financial resources are no problem, as my net worth is 1 crore plus.

My IELTS academic score is 7.5 .

Is it worth the hustle or should I look somewhere else. ?

I'll be honest with you, your chances of getting visa for 1 year diploma in AI is almost nil. VO would expect you to pursue something related to physics to show academic progression, however that will be useless to you cos you have not worked in that field since graduating.

My advice to you is to pursue a Masters in Computer Science at a university. With a Bachelors in Physics, some schools will accept you for CS master's especially if you are pursuing a research program along the lines of quantum computing etc.

With your GPA, I suggest you try Bishop's university in Quebec. Both their Physics and CS departments share lab and research programs so you have a good chance.

Also, it will be easier to justify in your SOP as you can directly relate your previous physics degree to the Masters in CS with this specialisation.

Good luck.

 

[wonderbly]

I was in a similar situation. Bachelors was in aviation and 2 decades of experience in IT (both systems/network admin and software/web development). Got approved for a two year diploma in computer program. As others have said, it may be difficult. But not entirely impossible. You just need to explain well in your SOP how your intended program is related to your current work experience and how it would lead to better career opportunities back at home country.

All the best to you.

I think IRCC got so much more strict since last year. Up until 2019, I saw people getting approved for totally unrelated programs but this seem to change since 2020.

 

[rogelcorral]

I think IRCC got so much more strict since last year. Up until 2019, I saw people getting approved for totally unrelated programs but this seem to change since 2020.

I agree with you. However, i don’t think my program is unrelated to my work experience. it is unrelated to my previous Bachelors, though.

 

[wonderbly]

I agree with you. However, i don’t think my program is unrelated to my work experience. it is unrelated to my previous Bachelors, though.

Yeah, with 20 years of experience in a certain field, it would be ridiculous to expect you to pursue an academic program that is not tied to your career. It won't be the same for someone fresh from varsity or with just a couple years of work experience.

Honestly, the expectation that degree qualification and work experience must match is not realistic. Most people take a different path after completing their degree, excel in that new path and want to pursue further education in that line. Most VOs don't want that unless you present a solid argument. Also, in your case you would not have been eligible for most provincial nominations like SINP because you don't have a bachelors in CS, although you have spent many years working in that field and doing great in it. I don't think that's fair .

 

[orwell46]

A member commented above that applicants with substantial work ex plus long Gap in educational history will find it doubly difficult if they want their spouse plus kids accompany them. I am wondering why that has to be the case.

In today's age, leaving your family behind does not necessarily demonstrate 'ties' to one's home country. The SP applicant could be estranged and may have no intention of returning and reuniting. If anything, an applicant intending to take his family along has all the more reason to respect the terms of his TRV since his kids future could be jeopardized by violating the law of the land.

Request members who have successfully applied as a family to comment. How can one present a convincing case? Of course, the assumption being that the applicant does not intend to overstay

 

[wonderbly]

A member commented above that applicants with substantial work ex plus long Gap in educational history will find it doubly difficult if they want their spouse plus kids accompany them. I am wondering why that has to be the case.

In today's age, leaving your family behind does not necessarily demonstrate 'ties' to one's home country. The SP applicant could be estranged and may have no intention of returning and reuniting. If anything, an applicant intending to take his family along has all the more reason to respect the terms of his TRV since his kids future could be jeopardized by violating the law of the land.

Request members who have successfully applied as a family to comment. How can one present a convincing case? Of course, the assumption being that the applicant does not intend to overstay

As indicated by the previous OP, that is indeed the case. We see this mostly with mature applicants with advanced degrees and extensive work experience who apply to colleges for diploma or certificate programs. Such profile applying as a family 95% of the time gets refused, especially from certain countries/regions. It is what it is.

If you want a better chance at approval with your family:
1. Apply for a university Master's/PhD degree program that is relevant to your previous qualification that shows career progression. Avoid private universities as much as possible.

2. Show more than the minimum funds required for your family size. Funds should ideally be in your/spouse name (or business registered to either of you) and you should be able to proof the source of said funds.

3. Write a clear Study Plan/SOP that clearly shows your plan and your intention to return - without explicitly stating it or swearing an oath .

PS: My signature shows my profile and application history with my family.

 

[Shelly@123]

I was in a similar situation. Bachelors was in aviation and 2 decades of experience in IT (both systems/network admin and software/web development). Got approved for a two year diploma in computer program. As others have said, it may be difficult. But not entirely impossible. You just need to explain well in your SOP how your intended program is related to your current work experience and how it would lead to better career opportunities back at home country.

All the best to you.

Great that you motivated with your reply. can you please share your sop.

 

[rogelcorral]

A member commented above that applicants with substantial work ex plus long Gap in educational history will find it doubly difficult if they want their spouse plus kids accompany them. I am wondering why that has to be the case.

In today's age, leaving your family behind does not necessarily demonstrate 'ties' to one's home country. The SP applicant could be estranged and may have no intention of returning and reuniting. If anything, an applicant intending to take his family along has all the more reason to respect the terms of his TRV since his kids future could be jeopardized by violating the law of the land.

Request members who have successfully applied as a family to comment. How can one present a convincing case? Of course, the assumption being that the applicant does not intend to overstay

Unfortunately, as @wonderbly said, it is what it is. Mature applicants are fighting an uphill battle when it comes to immigration. Canadian education is just a way for these mature applicants to accumulate some points to qualify them for the immigration draws. Even companies prefer younger applicants, and some would not entertain your application if you are past a certain age bracket. Yes, unconscious bias is a pink elephant in the room.

With regards to applicants being estranged from their families, it depends on one’s cultural background. Most western countries only considers immediate family (parents, siblings, offsprings) as family members. While other cultures, such as Asians, consider extended families (grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins up to 3rd degree, and grandchildren) as part of the family. These people are more attached to their families, including their extended families, than people who grew up in western countries. As an example, it is common for Asians to sponsor their children, nephews, nieces, grandchildren’s college/university education. But not so common in western countries such as Canada. I have Canadian classmates, of mixed ethnicities, who were funding their own education. Their parent’s support ended after they reached 18. Depending on one’s cultural upbringing, this could either be repulsive or natural. There is less chance for applicants who value their extended families to be estranged from their immediate family even if they are away from them.

Just my two-cents.