I intend to apply for a Study Permit from Pakistan in May. I am concerned about proof of funds as they seem to be #1 source of refusals.
I am 31 years old and I have worked for six years as an engineer and my intended program of study is directly related to my work. As I live with my parents and have no dependents, I was able to save 100% of my salary. I have saved CAD25000 from my salary which is sufficient for the first year's tuition and living expenses.
To cover the second year's expenses and tuition, my father would be supporting me. He has sold a small piece of property and provided me the funds. This covers me fully for tuition, living expenses and a few thousand dollars extra.
My father runs and is the majority shareholder is a large automotive based business. However, as he is not the only shareholder, we felt it was better if we finance my studies as a family rather than from the business.
Some concerns:
I am 31 years old and I have worked for six years as an engineer and my intended program of study is directly related to my work. As I live with my parents and have no dependents, I was able to save 100% of my salary. I have saved CAD25000 from my salary which is sufficient for the first year's tuition and living expenses.
To cover the second year's expenses and tuition, my father would be supporting me. He has sold a small piece of property and provided me the funds. This covers me fully for tuition, living expenses and a few thousand dollars extra.
My father runs and is the majority shareholder is a large automotive based business. However, as he is not the only shareholder, we felt it was better if we finance my studies as a family rather than from the business.
Some concerns:
- I have seen, on this forum, that visa officers reject applications where an applicant is providing funds from savings. Based on this, I worry that visa officer will question my application and refuse as I am also utilizing my savings.
- I have also read that selling off property is considered a weak source of funds as it is not recurring. The property my father has sold is not a large amount. By value, it less than 1% of his assets. Would this still be a concern?