Study Permit Interview

[canoodie]

Morning guys,

I'm currently an American (living in the US) that's dating a Finnish girl (living in Finland) and we're both looking into moving to Canada to study and obtain a bachelor's degree. If everything goes to plan with getting into our desired school, etc etc, then we'd have to face the interview with the visa officer.

This part does make me incredibly nervous and so I was wondering what you guys have to say about the interview. I saw a few examples online, but about 99% of them stem from Indian students looking to get in.

Ideally I'd be starting school a semester before her, so what do you guys think about my girlfriend mentioning that I'm already in Canada studying? Is that a smart move?

 

[Wonderland_1010]

By study permit interview you mean when you go through immigration at the airport? Unless CBSA officers ask which they don't usually, you don't need to mention about your girlfriend or her mentioning you.

 

[canoodie]

By study permit interview you mean when you go through immigration at the airport? Unless CBSA officers ask which they don't usually, you don't need to mention about your girlfriend or her mentioning you.

Isn't there an interview you have to do with a VISA officer where you must prove that: you have sufficient funds for your stay, you'll be returning immediately after your studies, and pretty much overall convincing the officer to let you in? I've read things online where the interviewer will ask numerous questions about your school and courses and some general life questions.

Guess I'm confused about the process and where it takes place exactly. I read online about some people doing it over the phone or in person, but I thought it was at some immigration office.

 

[Wonderland_1010]

Isn't there an interview you have to do with a VISA officer where you must prove that: you have sufficient funds for your stay, you'll be returning immediately after your studies, and pretty much overall convincing the officer to let you in? I've read things online where the interviewer will ask numerous questions about your school and courses and some general life questions.

Guess I'm confused about the process and where it takes place exactly. I read online about some people doing it over the phone or in person, but I thought it was at some immigration office.

Study permits are applied online. No interview done by visa officers. All documents are submitted online and then reviewed by immigration to determine whether you are approved or not.

See link for study permit documents

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5483E.pdf

 

[canoodie]

Study permits are applied online. No interview done by visa officers. All documents are submitted online and then reviewed by immigration to determine whether you are approved or not.

See link for study permit documents

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5483E.pdf

I'm confused. Then what were all of these things I've been reading about people having to go through an extensive interview with an officer and then he/she makes the final decision on whether you can be granted the permit or not?

And I appreciate you taking your time to help me out with this.

 

[Wonderland_1010]

I'm confused. Then what were all of these things I've been reading about people having to go through an extensive interview with an officer and then he/she makes the final decision on whether you can be granted the permit or not?

And I appreciate you taking your time to help me out with this.

I think you're mistaken by reading people going for interviews with immigration. Not all people are assigned into getting an interview. Most common cases are applicants with PR or Canadian Citizenship wanting to sponsor their spouses and immigration needs to meet them to determine a genuine relationship.

 

[canoodie]

I think you're mistaken by reading people going for interviews with immigration. Not all people are assigned into getting an interview. Most common cases are applicants with PR or Canadian Citizenship wanting to sponsor their spouses and immigration needs to meet them to determine a genuine relationship.

So if I'm accepted into said University, and pretty much meet and submit the other requirements, then I generally shouldn't have to worry about an interview for my stay in Canada for the duration of my bachelor's?

Apologies for causing any kinds of confusion.

 

[Wonderland_1010]

So if I'm accepted into said University, and pretty much meet and submit the other requirements, then I generally shouldn't have to worry about an interview for my stay in Canada for the duration of my bachelor's?

Apologies for causing any kinds of confusion.

Yes you don't have to worry about any interviews because you'll be submitting all documents online and also CIC will communicate via email whether you've been approved or not.

The only time you'll need to answer questions about your stay is at the airport with immigration. They will then issue you a physical study permit and let you into Canada.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

I'm confused. Then what were all of these things I've been reading about people having to go through an extensive interview with an officer and then he/she makes the final decision on whether you can be granted the permit or not?

And I appreciate you taking your time to help me out with this.

You're reading about people submitting their applications, getting refused, getting their GCMS notes, addressing the refusal reasons in their next app etc.

If you are accepted and can show proof of funds, you should have no issues. Also, as an American, you have the option of applying for your study permit at a POE when entering Canada instead of before.

 

[canoodie]

Yes you don't have to worry about any interviews because you'll be submitting all documents online and also CIC will communicate via email whether you've been approved or not.

The only time you'll need to answer questions about your stay is at the airport with immigration. They will then issue you a physical study permit and let you into Canada.

Said airport immigration questions should just be your general "how long are you gonna be here, etc etc" that you would do as a foreigner traveling to any other country, right?

Thank you so much

 

[canoodie]

You're reading about people submitting their applications, getting refused, getting their GCMS notes, addressing the refusal reasons in their next app etc.

If you are accepted and can show proof of funds, you should have no issues. Also, as an American, you have the option of applying for your study permit at a POE when entering Canada instead of before.

Even if I plan to study for more than 6 months? Do you happen to have a link with more info? Thanks

 

[Wonderland_1010]

Said airport immigration questions should just be your general "how long are you gonna be here, etc etc" that you would do as a foreigner traveling to any other country, right?

Thank you so much

Pretty much

 

[Wonderland_1010]

Even if I plan to study for more than 6 months? Do you happen to have a link with more info? Thanks

Read about this if you are interested applying at the port of entry

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/temp/students/application.asp

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Even if I plan to study for more than 6 months? Do you happen to have a link with more info? Thanks

Here's the law http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2002-227/section-214.html.

 

[canoodie]

Here's the law http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2002-227/section-214.html.

Read about this if you are interested applying at the port of entry

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/temp/students/application.asp

Thank you both for all of your help!