Got my study permit approved today. Applied via Pune vfs on Monday (5 may) and today morning I received an email with approval letter from CHC. VFS status changed to passport dispatched in afternoon.
I applied under university category. Some insights that could help others.
1) I strictly followed the university checklist
2) I wrote a statement of purpose explaining my purpose of studying in Canada. I believe this bit is tricky and you need to honestly explain why this study is important to you and your future prospects in your country.
3) If you are planning to give IELTS, try your best to get a good score. I have 8 bands overall and this may have helped me.
4) I had nothing notarized. I got a affidavit letter from my father (sponsor) which was signed by him and also his bank account statement and salary slips (all self attested by my father)
5) I had put in my account statement as well to show some money(again self attested by me)
6) I was skeptical about getting a GIC earlier, but anyways I got it to make my case stronger. If you have money in your account, consider to purchase a GIC. The GIC processing fee is currently $100 by scotia bank. So after transferring $10100 you get $10000 GIC. But that $100 is worth it when you get a study permit.
7) My profile is Software engineer with 4 years work experience going to MUN for MBA. I think my stable job in India with multinational companies explains why I will return after my MBA.
I have a question for the senior members of this forum. I got my letter for approval today. But I found there was a small correction needed in my address. So i mailed delhi -im - enquiry @ international.gc.ca for that. Is this the right way to change the address?
I applied under university category. Some insights that could help others.
1) I strictly followed the university checklist
2) I wrote a statement of purpose explaining my purpose of studying in Canada. I believe this bit is tricky and you need to honestly explain why this study is important to you and your future prospects in your country.
3) If you are planning to give IELTS, try your best to get a good score. I have 8 bands overall and this may have helped me.
4) I had nothing notarized. I got a affidavit letter from my father (sponsor) which was signed by him and also his bank account statement and salary slips (all self attested by my father)
5) I had put in my account statement as well to show some money(again self attested by me)
6) I was skeptical about getting a GIC earlier, but anyways I got it to make my case stronger. If you have money in your account, consider to purchase a GIC. The GIC processing fee is currently $100 by scotia bank. So after transferring $10100 you get $10000 GIC. But that $100 is worth it when you get a study permit.
7) My profile is Software engineer with 4 years work experience going to MUN for MBA. I think my stable job in India with multinational companies explains why I will return after my MBA.
I have a question for the senior members of this forum. I got my letter for approval today. But I found there was a small correction needed in my address. So i mailed delhi -im - enquiry @ international.gc.ca for that. Is this the right way to change the address?
