Strategic Guidance for Future International Students. Don’t just get admitted. Get approved.
Studying in Canada is a two-step hurdle: admission is only the beginning. With recent cap limits, the introduction of the Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL), and the discontinuation of the Student Direct Stream (SDS), the process has become stricter. VisaCilia provides the architectural support to ensure your application is refusal-proof.
The real challenge is proving you will respect the conditions of your temporary stay.
A common misconception is that a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) guarantees a visa. It does not. Officers are trained to assess “Dual Intent”. Most refusals cite vague reasons like:
We prevent this with a logical Study Plan.
We review your academic background before you apply. The “Level Progression” Rule is key: we avoid red flags like applying for a diploma when you have a Master’s.
New regulations require most undergrads to get a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL). We guide you through the specific steps to request this.
The requirement has doubled. You must show $20,635 CAD + tuition + travel. We audit bank statements to ensure funds are liquid and have a clear source.
The heart of your application. We help draft a narrative answering “Why Canada?”, employability back home, and proof of ties to your home country.
If you have received a refusal, do not simply re-apply with the same documents. We offer a GCMS Notes Analysis service.
We request internal officer notes from IRCC to see exactly why you were refused and build a targeted rebuttal.
SDS ended in Nov 2024. We know how to build strong standard files that compete with old expectations.
We advise on new “Field of Study” requirements that impact your ability to work after graduation.
Guidance on Spousal Open Work Permits under the new restrictive rules.
Yes. Roughly 40-50% of applications are refused globally. Officers assess intent and finances, not just admission.
A Provincial Attestation Letter confirms your spot under the cap. You cannot apply without it unless exempt (e.g., Masters).
As of 2024, Spousal Work Permits are mostly restricted to spouses of Master’s/PhD students. College diploma spouses are generally ineligible.
Yes, most permits allow up to 24 hours/week off-campus during sessions and full-time during breaks.
The rules have changed. Your strategy should too. Let us help you navigate the new Canadian study landscape.
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