Study Visa

[GR8Learner]

Hi All,

My brother has completed B-Tech mechanical from India and looking forward to move to Canada on student visa. I am looking at following 2 options for him at the moment:
1. Admit in Mechanical Diploma program in Nait, Edmonton, Alberta.
2. Admit in Master's program in University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta.

Which program has better chances of getting visa? I keep hearing going for lower study(From Degree to Diploma) increase chances of rejection.

I am inclined towards NAIT due to its curriculum and industry oriented courses. Worst come worst I am willing to admit him in University, get visa and change course once he is here.

I am permanent resident in Canada. Will this affect his visa process in any way? Positive or negative?

Thank you,
GR8Learner

 

[selvakk]

Hi All,

My brother has completed B-Tech mechanical from India and looking forward to move to Canada on student visa. I am looking at following 2 options for him at the moment:
1. Admit in Mechanical Diploma program in Nait, Edmonton, Alberta.
2. Admit in Master's program in University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta.

Which program has better chances of getting visa? I keep hearing going for lower study(From Degree to Diploma) increase chances of rejection.

I am inclined towards NAIT due to its curriculum and industry oriented courses. Worst come worst I am willing to admit him in University, get visa and change course once he is here.

I am permanent resident in Canada. Will this affect his visa process in any way? Positive or negative?

Thank you,
GR8Learner

The visa officers like to see a progression in studies. Is the course a post-graduate diploma ? if it is a diploma in an undergraduate level, then you will need to explain why you are going for a diploma program, especially since your brother has completed a B-tech in mechanical in India.

For getting a student visa it will reduce ties to home. However, if your will let your brother live with you or help him out during his studies in Canada, that would be seen as a positive. Also, for PR it is an advantage, but I am guessing you already know that.