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What happens if an international student fail a class in Canada?
Canada’s education system at all levels is built to help students succeed. Support programs like counselling, tutoring, and other academic services give you the tools ...
Does it mean that international students in Australia cannot change courses under the new law?
One of the many things that international students enjoy in Australia is the flexibility of the country’s educational system. I enjoy that a lot as ...
How to write a letter of explanation for your Canada study permit
If you want to make your study permit application stronger, adding a Letter of Explanation (LOE) will help. Your Letter of Explanation (LOE) helps you ...
How long can F1 student be out of status?
When you get an F1 visa, you have to adhere to the visa’s conditions if you want to keep your status. Losing your status, known ...
How do I correct an error on my Nigerian passport?
When I got my passport, there were no errors on it, therefore, I never had to correct anything. However, my friend’s passport had an error ...
How to address a letter to the US embassy in Nigeria
Two years back, I had an issue when I applied for a US visa from Nigeria. It lingered until I wrote to the US embassy ...
How long can an F1 student stay in the U.S. without attending school?
Just like every other visa, when you’re issued the F1 student, it comes with conditions. And, you’re expected to obey these conditions. One of these ...
What ‘Your online application has been received at the UK decision making centre” means
After you submit your visa application, the UKVI (the people who handle visas) will keep you updated. They’ll send you messages or emails to tell ...
What does “the purpose of your visit to Canada is not consistent” mean?
I’ve never personally received the response “The purpose of your visit to Canada is not consistent” as a reason for visa rejection. However, I’m familiar ...
Do I need to pay visa fee again after rejection?
Of course, you'll pay another visa fee. Usually, visa fees are non-refundable. Therefore, once you apply and it gets denied or rejected, you'll pay another visa fee if you want to reapply.
Of course, you’ll pay another visa fee. Usually, visa fees are non-refundable. Therefore, once you apply and it gets denied or rejected, you’ll pay another visa fee if you want to reapply.
See lessIs study permit the same as student visa
No, a study permit and a student visa are not the same. A study permit allows you to study in a foreign country - like engage in academic activities, while a student visa is a travel document that allows you to enter the issuing country. For example, in Canada, the study permit authorizes yu to studRead more
No, a study permit and a student visa are not the same.
A study permit allows you to study in a foreign country – like engage in academic activities, while a student visa is a travel document that allows you to enter the issuing country.
For example, in Canada, the study permit authorizes yu to study in the country, but a student visa or eTA is what you need to enter the country.
Without a student visa, you can’t enter the country likewise if you have a student visa and enter with it but you don’t have a study permit, you can’t study or engage in academic activities.
For countries like the USA where you have only a student visa, it often combines both study and entry permissions in one document.
See lessCan I travel outside the UK during my studies?
Of course, if you're a student in the UK, you can travel outside the country while studying. During my master's in the UK, I travelled to many countries before my program finished. Every break was an opportunity for me to travel and I never wasted it.
Of course, if you’re a student in the UK, you can travel outside the country while studying. During my master’s in the UK, I travelled to many countries before my program finished. Every break was an opportunity for me to travel and I never wasted it.
See lessWhat happens if an international student failed a class in Australia?
If an international student fails a class in Australia, the student will retake the courses failed. If the student continues to fail, it will lead to academic probation or dismissal from school. Failing too many classes will also affect the student's visa, as students need to maintain good academicRead more
If an international student fails a class in Australia, the student will retake the courses failed. If the student continues to fail, it will lead to academic probation or dismissal from school.
Failing too many classes will also affect the student’s visa, as students need to maintain good academic progress to keep their visa status.
See lessCan I change my nonimmigrant US visa appointment date?
Yes, you can change the date of your nonimmigrant US visa appointment. You can do this by logging into your visa application profile, selecting "Reschedule Appointment," and choosing a new available date. While you do this, remember that the number of times you can change it is limited.
Yes, you can change the date of your nonimmigrant US visa appointment.
You can do this by logging into your visa application profile, selecting “Reschedule Appointment,” and choosing a new available date.
While you do this, remember that the number of times you can change it is limited.
See lessCan I apply for both US student visa and Canadian student visa?
Yes, you can apply for both a US student visa and a Canadian student visa simultaneously. Each country processes visa applications independently, and having applications in both does not negatively affect your chances, as long as you meet the requirements for each visa. The only issue that will possRead more
Yes, you can apply for both a US student visa and a Canadian student visa simultaneously.
Each country processes visa applications independently, and having applications in both does not negatively affect your chances, as long as you meet the requirements for each visa.
The only issue that will possibly arise is if the two country’s immigration authorities demand your passport at the same time.
See lessHow many days can I stay in Canada after my study permit expires?
After your Canada study permit expires, you have 90 days to legally stay in the country. Within this period, you'll conclude your activities in the country and leave, or apply to extend your stay (like applying for a Postgraduate work permit) to change your status. Before the end of these 90 days, yRead more
After your Canada study permit expires, you have 90 days to legally stay in the country.
Within this period, you’ll conclude your activities in the country and leave, or apply to extend your stay (like applying for a Postgraduate work permit) to change your status.
Before the end of these 90 days, you must conclude and leave the country.
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