We have a secret that may just blow your mind, there is no such thing as being too old to study in Canada!
We often hear from clients: "But I'm not in my 20's or 30's, do I stand a chance?" Age is not a determining factor for a Study Permit application!
A successful application boils down to 3 main things:
Proof of ties
A strong study plan
Proof of funds
Let's break these down a little:
Proof of Ties
Proof of ties is one of the unspoken rules in your Study Permit application! IRCC wants to see that you are leaving behind valuable things and/or valuable family that will warrant you returning to your home country at the end of your Visa. Some great examples of proof of ties include:
Family, Business, employment opportunities, financial assets, and landed assets.
(things that you have, that you would not leave behind!)
Strong Study Plan
It is very important to prove to the officer that you are a genuine student and what your plans would be after your studies in Canada.
Your study plan would address concerns about:
Your education & professional background,
Your program choice,
Why you chose to study in Canada, and
how your choice of program benefits you and increases your employability when you return to your home country.
Proof of Funds
You need to show minimum funds that would cover tuition fees plus living expenses. so for example, if you are coming for a program that is $20,000 CAD and your living expenses are $10,000 CAD, you should show a minimum of $30,000 CAD (plus the cost of your transportation to Canada!)
If you are coming for a program that is more than 1 year, the Immigration Officer is going to assess your application to see how you raised those funds for the first year and if you will be able to generate those funds for the remainder of your program.
Don't believe us? Here are a few of our clients
Miss H is a 42 Y/O Banker with a bachelor's Degree. She was going for a diploma, was self-sponsored, and made full payment of her tuition fees.
Although she currently has neither spouse nor child, with a strong statement of purpose, sufficient funds, and strong ties to her home country approval came through.
Mrs. Dee is a 58 Y/O Retired Nurse who decided to embark on a new adventure! We worked with her to secure her admission for a Post-Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management and she was approved! This goes to show that your chosen course doesn't need to show clear progression in your current career, it just needed to show how it benefits you in the future.
Miss F, a 42 Y/O is Self-Employed with two sons, aged 12 and 16. She got admission for a Baking and Pastry Arts Diploma. Her previous education is a BSc. in Chemical Engineering and this was her first time applying to Canada. She was approved for her Study Permit and both her sons were approved for Open Study Permits!
Mrs. B was a 51 Y/O educator who was refused her Study Permit Twice before contacting us. After completing our Visa Refusal Management Services, we proceeded with a re-application, addressing the officer's concerns, and she was approved to complete a Master's in education!
Age is just a number with IRCC!
Your dreams of studying in Canada are not over just because you are not in your 20s, a strong and convincing Study Permit application is the way to make them a reality.
If you are packaging your own Study Permit application, consider enrolling in our Study Permit Course, where we provide the tools needed to package a strong and convincing application!
And, of course, we are always here to help! Book a Consultation to speak with one of our Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants about your study in Canada goals.