Hello i got an approval for study permit today, i want to check what to exactly do so my mom could travel and help me settle in for the first month. If thats possible.
i am so new to this and dont really wanna spend more money on agents, i kinda wanna attempt to do it on my own but i really have no experience and knowledge
the reason im transferring is mainly due to residence, id have a more stable place in ontario than in bc
Hi everyone,
(First of all I have mentioned the currency in INR, i.e
GBP- 40000 GBP approx
AUD- 76000 AUD approx
CAD- 75000 CAD approx)
I'm from India and have a BDS degree. I'm planning to switch to a non-clinical career and pursue a Master's in fields like Healthcare Management, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, or similar programs.
I'm feeling completely stuck and would really appreciate advice from people who have gone through this.
My situation:
I have offer letters from Australian universities, but the total cost is going beyond ₹50 lakh, which is difficult for my family.
I'm also applying to Germany. I have taken the PTE, but a few consultancies are telling me that the German Embassy may reject my student visa because I didn't take IELTS. This has made me very anxious because I've heard mixed opinions.
One option I'm considering is BSBI in Berlin/Hamburg, but I'm worried because it is a private institution and I've read discussions saying it is not as highly regarded as public German universities. Would studying there affect my visa approval, job opportunities, or long-term career prospects?
My budget is around ₹30–35 lakh (including tuition and living expenses).
My priorities are:
Good return on investment (ROI)
Strong job market after graduation
Possibility of staying and working after the degree
Opportunity to save money and eventually support my family in India
An English-taught program
My questions are:
If you were in my position, which country would you choose?
Is PTE really a problem for a German student visa, or is this just consultancy misinformation?
Is BSBI worth considering, or should I avoid it?
Are there other countries where I could realistically complete a Master's within ₹30–35 lakh and still have good career prospects?
I'd really appreciate honest opinions, especially from people currently studying or working abroad.
Thank you so much!
After what felt like the longest 10 days of my life, I finally received my Passport Request (PPR)! 😭🇨🇦
I spent hours on this subreddit reading everyone's timelines, so here's mine in case it helps someone.
Applied from Delhi, India.
This process was honestly much more stressful than I expected. I kept second-guessing every decision I made, but in the end, everything worked out.
If you're currently waiting, try not to compare your timeline with everyone else's or assume the worst from every status update. Easier said than done, I know, but sometimes your application is progressing normally even when it doesn't feel like it.
Good luck to everyone who's still waiting. Wishing you all a speedy PPR! 🍁🇨🇦
The reason is because I have zero work experience in electrical engineering, this program does not exist in my home country, I can't apply for a masters degree due to low GPA but this program will make me eligible afterwards. Do you think I'll be accepted by the IRCC
My application for my Study Permit has been recently approved and I have a few questions; first, they asked for my passport but I already have a visa with multiple entries that is valid for the duration of my studies, will they modify that visa and give me a new one? Or will they just return it as it is?; second, how long does it take for them to return my passport? My flight is in two weeks (literally bought it on January) and to delay it without delay fees I have to modify the date 8 days prior to the flight so I just want to know in how many days did you guys get your passports back; and third, after submitting my passport, when do they submit the Letter of Introduction POE? I need to register to classes in 7 days and they said that without the issued Study Permit or the Letter of Introduction I shouldn’t register. If someone has had similar experiences to me please let me know🙏😁
I have money in my bank account 16000 dollars 22000cad can I just take a snippet
I applied for my study permit a few days ago from the US as an American citizen. The website says I don't need biometrics or any of the other things, and processing time is 4-5 weeks. Has anyone had to wait longer than that? I'm worried it won't come in time. I also didn't know until after that you can apply at the border, so I guess I have to stick with this.
the classes start on 9th September. I was waiting for the approval for bank loan. is it too late now to apply for the study permit? I will apply in next week once I get the sanctioned letter. I am from India.
My partner and I applied for the study permit last May 18, 2026 (from The Philippines)
Biometrics done: May 21, 2026
Upfront medical passed: May 25, 2026
Approval and passport request: June 29, 2026 (6 weeks)
I was a bit anxious with the result because I feel like we are a little short with the budget. My partner and I have online saved 40K CAD. Based on my research I thought we need over 50K CAD. Thankfully we got an approval.
I wanna say reddit posts and comments did help us to build our story line to the IRCC. I honestly thought I overdid the documentation I submitted, thankfully it worked. See you Vancouver!!!!! 😭😭😭😭
Processing time stated 4 weeks, it’s past 4 weeks now and it’s still showing processing application, review eligibility hasn’t started yet, still showing in progress.
Anyone experiencing this?
I am sudanese and i got accepted into the University of Calgary engineering, straight A And A* in igcse and a levels, in terms of funding i have a 22k cad gic and my fathers bank account thats at 73k cad, tuition is about 36k cad. What worries me is my 2 previous visit visa to canada but i was a minor under my parents. Now im applying by myself, ive also lived all my life in saudi arabia + i have about 700 grams of gold meant to be financial back up IF neeeded. Would love your input. Also got 8.5 ielts score and scholarship from ucalgary.
the AI tells me to leave them blank but some videos suggest i should sign them with adobe reader
I’m a Master’s applicant. I applied from Bangladesh on May 13 and provided my biometrics on May 18. My portal shows that my medical exam was passed on May 21, and my eligibility review started on June 16.
When I applied, the estimated processing time was 5 weeks. It’s now been 48 days. I raised a webform last Wednesday, but I only received a generic reply. What do you think might be causing the delay in processing my application?
Hey everyone,
I’m getting really anxious and looking for any timeline insights from recent applicants. I’m heading to Ontario Tech (MITS AI) this Fall.
My first study permit application was rejected strictly because of an IELTS One Skill Retake. I fixed the issue and reapplied.
My current timeline:
May 5: Original application
May 11: Biometrics & Medicals done (rejected shortly after)
June 5: Reapplied
June 18: Portal updated: "You passed the medical exam"
Current Portal Status:
Eligibility: In progress
Background Check: In progress
Final Decision: In progress
(Additional docs & Interview not needed)
Since we are nearing July and the Fall intake is approaching, I’m stressing out. For anyone who applied or reapplied in June, how long did it take for your background check and eligibility to clear after your medicals passed?
Any estimates or recent experiences would really help ease my mind! Thanks 🙏
Hi, I am to soon apply for my study permit for a program starting September 1st from outside Canada (India). The New Delhi visa office instruction checklist states that they need Reference letter from the individuals providing you financial assistance for your program, you must include.
They give specific points that must be included in that letter and I already have an affidavit of Financial support on non-judicial stamp paper signed by my parent and notarized but there was a point I missed (number of dependents). Would it be fine if I have this reference letter just signed and not printed on stamp paper or notarized or would that be too risky. I dont really have the time for it given how late I am applying.
Hey there, I got acceptance from good accredited University for my PhD program, which is funded and the fundings for a year are above the numbers which are required by IRCC for a year. I submitted my application for study permit last week itself wherein I had put my funding details as proof of funds. I am just curious to know what is the processing time especially when IRCC says 14 days for PhD students.
Any PhD students with study permit ? Would like to connect with you guys <3