Former Dreamer. - Page 3

one of the requirements to get a student permit is to have been accepted to a Canadian institution. It won't increase your chances because it is something that you need to have in the first place. They can refuse to give you a permit even if you get accepted to a Canadian school. You gotta have funds, reference letters, and explain them in detailed that it wasnt your fault becoming undocumented in U.S. I even went as far as getting a FBI background check to support my letter and show them I wasn't some kind of criminal. Make sure you tell them your desire to continue your studies and how you can contribute to Canadian society. We are not regular student applicants so we gotta do a little bit more work when we apply.

Even if you have the money they can still refuse to give you a permit, but you still need the money anyway.

Okay, thanks!!!

I wonder if it's any different in Quebec.

Another question: do I have to apply for the visa from my home country or can I do it from the US?

Yes, you can do it from the U.S. and send your application to the embassy in Washington D.C. If you don't get it dont worry nothing is going to happen. (Unless they find you have committed a felony and you are on the run, then they will report it to U.S. Customs and Immigration) I had to apply twice before I could get my study permit, so as long as you have a clean record you don't have to worry about anything. Like I said before the key is (besides having funds and being accepted to an University in Canada) is to tell them your whole story,that you have been waiting for dream act but that congress hasn't been able to pass it,etc. Just don't lie, because in some cases they might call you for an interview.

As for Quebec, Im not really sure what is the process, but I know you gotta have some knowledge of French.

Thanks a lot for the information. I think I have everything it takes. Getting into McGill will be the hardest part.

I'm glad I don't have to go back to my country - that would have been a huge risk, I rather stay in the US if Canada doesn't accept me.

And I have a minor in French and speak it practically fluently, and that's one of the reasons I dream of living in Quebec. The way they are over there, they might accept me just based on that lol.

Good news man.

But, I encourage everyone to wait a few more months because I think CIR will happen. Chill dudes.

So what happens when you're done with school over there? Do they send you back home or do you have the option to become a Canadian citizen?

after you are done with your undergraduate degree, you get a different type of work permit from the one you had during your undergraduate studies called a Post-graduate Work Permit. It is valid for three years, during those three years you gotta find a job related to your studies, get one year of experience in that job, and then you can apply for a PR. Or if you want to continue with your studies and do a PhD. You just need to have been enrolled in your PhD progrsm for two years, have a good academic standing, and then you can apply for a PR. There are more ways to get a PR in Canada, just go to their website and check them out but the ones I mentioned are the easiest route for students.

That's one of things I really like about Canada, their immigration system is extremely well organized and fair.

Oh I see, yea it seems like it, I hope this immigration reform really fixes the issues the U.S. faces

Canada is nice, but after all the shit I've been through, it's US or bust. for younger people it might have been an option 20,10, or 5 years ago but with CIR knocking at the door, it makes little sense to do it given that they're just going to be on a temporary visa in Canada too.