What are the factors for a successful Canadian study visa application?

Step 1

Apply for courses that match your academic background

Generally speaking, it is best for students to apply for courses that match their academic background. For example, students who have graduated from a domestic undergraduate or junior college and have relevant work experience can choose to apply for a graduate program or a graduate diploma program in Canada; while students who have graduated from high school or technical secondary school are more suitable to apply for an undergraduate program or a Canadian college diploma program. .

Study abroad experts revealed that some students indeed think that they don’t need to care about their original academic qualifications and apply just because they find Canada’s curriculum practical. "There are domestic undergraduate graduates who want to study a college diploma course (equivalent to a college degree), but they are refused by the visa officer because they do not match their original academic qualifications. Choosing a higher-level graduate diploma course will increase the cost for these students. The rationality of studying abroad. ”

Step 2

Accurately select a major

According to reports, many students often have many ideas about studying abroad, and some They hope to further their studies in their original professional direction, and some hope to be exposed to new professional knowledge. "Determining a major is a technical job. If the major is not determined well, it is easy for the visa officer to doubt the purpose of the application." Many students do not know this. Some are studying medicine in China, but want to study computer science in Canada; some are studying accounting in China, but want to study marketing in Canada. When visa officers see such a situation, they are often full of questions.

After graduating, students majoring in foreign-related accounting have actually been working as marketing assistants in financial institutions. They want to achieve job promotion through studying abroad, so they want to apply for market management majors. "It is recommended that such students apply for majors such as 'Market Management of Financial Institutions'. It is precisely because of the accurate re-determination of the major that the visa officer feels that the student's study plan is more reasonable, and the visa is finally approved smoothly."

No. 3 steps

Strive to prove that there are sufficient reasons for studying abroad and a reasonable study plan

When applying for a study abroad visa, the most important thing is to show the visa officer your purpose and plan for studying abroad. For example, if a working white-collar worker wants to study a postgraduate diploma course in Canada, it is recommended that he tell the visa officer how studying abroad will bring changes to his career, in order to prove the necessity of studying in Canada.

“There are students who have graduated from a domestic junior college and want to study a college diploma course in Canada (equivalent to a domestic junior college). If you only look at the study plan and repeat the junior college, it is likely to result in the visa officer’s rejection. This requires the student to provide Very strong proof and explain the reason for applying. "It is recommended that when preparing materials, students should prove that they have excellent academic performance in the country and choose the Canadian College diploma course because of its high practicality and high employment rate. "Personalized and reasonable study plans can easily be recognized by visa officers, and students can eventually obtain visas smoothly."

Step 4

Allow enough time to prepare financial history

When preparing for a Canadian study visa, a common problem is that sometimes students’ families have strong financial capabilities but cannot provide sufficient proof. For example, if your parents work in a friend's company and receive a monthly salary in cash, they cannot provide tax payment forms, social security certificates, or income certificates; or if the family funds come from multiple sources, and most of them are used for investment rather than savings, there is no Real estate certificate, etc.

It is best for the applicant’s parents to set aside enough time to prepare the documents required for the visa. “Be sure not to suddenly deposit a large amount of money into a bank account before the visa is processed.” Because Canadian visas require a guarantee12 With a history of three months, the injection of a large amount of funds in a short period of time requires students to work very hard to explain the source of funds, making it unnecessary difficult to prove funds; secondly, it seems very deliberate, as if it is specially prepared for visas.

Step 5

It is safer to get an IELTS score of 5.5 or above

Students with good English scores are usually more likely to succeed in studying in Canada. Therefore, it is provided Proof of language proficiency is very helpful for visa application.

If the IELTS score is 5.5 or above, students can choose the SPP plan and enter a guaranteed school; if the IELTS score is 6.0, they can pass SDS. "These are the 'green channels' for Canadian visas, and the visa approval rate is higher than that of ordinary visas."

Step 6

It is easier to get a visa if you have experience studying and traveling in North America

Since last year, one of the new policies for studying in Canada is: students applying for a Canadian study visa, as long as they hold a "North American Entry and Exit Record" or a "U.S. Visa", are exempt from the security deposit and have a 12-month deposit history certificate. The sponsor’s income certificate is simplified, but one year’s tuition receipt or one year’s tuition deposit certificate is required.

Having a successful study tour in North America or a history of traveling to developed countries is a reflection of the financial strength of the student’s family and will help students apply for a Canadian visa. "Especially for students who have held multiple-entry tourist visas to Canada for ten years, the visa officer will think that the student's background has been reviewed once and is more credible."

Step 7

< p>The gap period should not exceed half a year

Generally speaking, it is easier to get approved if you apply for undergraduate and graduate courses that can be directly admitted than if you apply for language courses plus undergraduate/graduate courses.

However, the "gap period" between study and work should not be too long and unexplainable because of the focus on preparing for the language exam in China.

"After graduation, some students want to stop working and spend 1-2 years preparing for IELTS and applying to study abroad. However, the visa officer may doubt the student's learning ability because the preparation time is too long."

Students with poor English foundation are better off applying directly to study language in Canada first to avoid a gap period of more than half a year.

Step 8

Apply within four years

During the four years of Canada’s Liberal Party, both study visa approval and immigration approval may be relatively loose. It is recommended that Students who already have plans to study abroad should try to apply to study and immigrate to Canada within these four years to maximize the benefits of the policy.