The following are some of the Canadian student visa interview questions that the ambassador may ask:
Tip: You don't have to be nervous and answer in a formal way. This question is basically asked to make you comfortable.
Fine, Thank you.
Tip: Though Visa officer has the record of all your visits to Canada but you have to tell them the truth. If you have been there then you should remember the date of arrival & departure.
Yes I have been to Canada once in 2006 on a tourist Visa.
Or
No, I have not been to Canada so far.
If yes then it is advisable to remember the date of last arrival and departure from Canada.
Tip: Visa officer wants to understand your intentions to go to Canada. As you are applying for Canada student Visa so you should only talk about that.
I want to go there to pursue my Masters degree. Because of the ample research facilities and global exposure available there. I will be completely equipped in terms of practical exposure, by being in contact with people from different nations and working with the best technology.
Tip: You should go through the website and handbook of your university carefully. Pen down some highlighted features such as World ranking, the research facility, the faculty profile, Alumni profile etc. Visa officer wants to know the reason behind joining the particular University.
E.g. I was keen to study in a university which can give me quality education so while searching various options I found that this university has got the best faculty available in my subject. Even the research facilities are very good. Moreover it is listed in the top 50 universities of the world with well known professionals as its Alumni's.
Tip: You should go through the course content carefully. You should know everything such as: Duration, Fee, commencement & end date, Credits points, curriculum etc about your course.
I am going for MS in Computer Science for the Fall 2009 session.
Tip: You should be very clear about your future plans after doing this course. Prepare a good statement mentioning about: How course is relevant to your previous degree, how this course adds value to you profile, why you are interested in doing this course etc.
This course is related to my previous studies as I have done my B.Tech (Computer Science) and I would like to continue my education in the same field. Moreover I am quiet interested in VLSI design and this course includes various modules related to that.
Tip: You should know what difference the course would bring to you if done from Canada instead of India. If the course is not available in India, you can tell the Visa Officer that it is not offered in India. If the same course is available in India, highlight the differences in the quality of education and the course structure in India and Canada. You should convince the Visa Officer that doing this course from Canada will add value to your profile. Talk about a few researches being conducted in that field. Technical words work out when other things don't.
Similar course in India is entirely theoretical. Whereas the same course in Canada comes along with Internship and a lot of project work. Internship & projects will give me a lot of practical knowledge. After completing the course I will not get only the degree, but also experience in the field. Also, the research facilities are not that great here in India.
Tip: Visa Officer wants to know if you are really serious about your education. If you applied to 4 and were accepted in 1 and got 3 rejects, you should put it this way: I applied to 4, got 1 admit, 2 awaited and 1 reject. Visa Officer will have record of the Universities accepted your application and not of your rejections. You should say that the chosen university was your first choice.
I applied to four other universities and got calls from two of them. But I preferred to choose XYZ because of the research being carried out in the field of XXX (mention the one related to your course) that interests me the most.
Tip: Visa Officer wants to know if you are well aware of source of your funds. This is the way to verify your documents as well.
You can say that Family funds or Bank loan (As per your Visa documents and funds statement)
Tip: Mention if you are getting any tuition fee waiver or teaching assistantship or research assistantship. That will prove to be a positive point.
Tip: You should know how much scholarship you are getting and probably the reason university is giving scholarship to you Visa Officer wants to know if you are aware of the scholarship programs and financial aid. Also if you have submitted any Statement of Purpose for scholarship then mention about that and carry a copy of the same.
It is because of my academic records, GRE & TOEFL Score.
Tip: Mention the name of the course and the university. If the university has high ranking or some specific feature, mention that too.
Tip: Be prepared to tell them that what you were doing between your last school and till today. Make sure your answers are focusing on your achievements, skills, you being a sincere student.
After completing my studies, I worked in ABC Company as …… Executive for X years. After that I joined XXX Company and presently working over there for last Y years.
Tip: If you have a scholarship, say that. Else mention the name of your sponsors, you may add that your father and mother are supporting you for your higher education as per the financial documents.
My father and relatives (As per Visa documents & Funds)
Tip: Visa officer basically wants to verify the financial capability of the sponsors. You are advised to go through the Income tax returns, and supporting documents of your sponsors carefully. Have a good idea of the income source of your sponsors.
Tip: Make sure your answer focus on proof of having sufficient funds. Go through the financial documents carefully and mention the savings as per the documents. Always carry a detailed bank account statements and CA report with you. If you have taken an education loan then do mention about that and carry a copy of Loan letter with you.
My father is having savings of around XX Lakhs. And my mother has a fixed deposit of XX lakhs. Collectively they have sponsored me for XX lakhs. We are also availing an education loan from XYZ Bank for X lakhs.
Tip: Visa Officer wants to know if your father's annual income is sufficient enough to meet your expenses of studying abroad. They think that money can be put into banks, but annual income is a proof which they heavily rely upon to decide the student's parents capability to meet his educational expenses. You should mention the annual income as per IT returns.
His annual income is XYZ.
Tip: Such kind of questions is basically to verify weather your family has other members for whom your parents may have to raise fund later on. Basically such questions are asked to evaluate the balance of income and expenses of the family.
Tip: Be truthful at this instance. Visa Officer will have record of this (about your brother/sister/Mother/Father) with them. If your distant aunt or uncle stays there, then you don't have to say about them. All that matters is your immediate relatives i.e. own brother, sister, father or mother. Any of your relative overstaying in Canada may not be favorable considered.
Tip: Visa officer wants to know what the intentions of your brothers and sisters are. Never answer in a way that makes them believes that they plan to settle or overstay. Any of them overstaying in Canada may not be favorable considered. You may say that he is finding life tough there and has plans to come back to India after completing his studies/after a year or two.
Tip: You should remember the exact dates. Visa Officer wants to know if you are well aware of the course duration and start date.
Tip: Mention the address where you have planned. This should reflect that you are serious about your studies and have made all arrangements for your education abroad.
Tip: Visa officer wants to know your ties to your home country. You can say that you plan to come back to meet your family and friends here in India. You should not say that you plan to work in Canada as that shows you are not financially strong and you are going there to earn money. This will make the Visa officer believe that even after completing your education, you would like to do job and settle there.
Tip: Carry all documents in such a way that it becomes easy for you to remove and present them to Visa Officer without any wastage of time, whenever asked for. Always try to put the better score on the top. The speed at which you are able to show the relevant document whenever asked for also counts a lot. Visa Officer wants to know how sincere you are at your studies. Remember your scores and exam dates.
Tip: You should convert your percentage in GPA and remember it exactly.
Tip: Handover the degree confidently and look at the visa officer. If asked only for a degree, do not show the mark sheets of each semester.
Tip: Do research the university and find out specifically the professors in your department before going for visa interview.
Tip: Before going for visa interview, you should contact professors in your department. VO wants to know how sincere you are for doing graduation from your chosen university.
Yes, I exchanged some emails with Prof XYZ. With the area of his research and the interest I have in that particular subject, I guess I can be good research assistant under him. It is always advisable to carry the printouts of the emails with you.
Tip: Your answers should reflect clarity of thought, clarity of your intentions and strong ties to your home country.
I am sure the recent growth of Indian economy will open many avenues for me to start my company back in India. After acquainting with latest technologies in Canada, I look forward to start my company here in India.
Tip: Visa Officer wants to know your intentions. You should answer in such a way that Visa Officer is convinced that you are financially strong and plan to return to your home country after completing your studies.
Tip: You should be confident and say yes. Visa Officer wants to know if you have enough funds to meet your educational expenses.
Yes.
Tip: You should do some research on your university before visa interview. You should know its exact location and the location of different campus as well (if any). Location might be one of the reasons that you selected this particular university, so make sure that you know its exact location.
Tip: You get better opportunities once you do your MS. Show foreign companies coming to India investing in your field. State some technical words expressing the advancements in your field.
Most of the Universities in Canada are going in parallel with the latest technologies. Educating myself in those technologies will provide me the necessary skill-set to start up something of my own in future.
Disclaimer: LearnHub advise all the students to answer truthfully in a visa interview, and the examples and advice are only to guide students to present themselves with their best foot forward, so they understand what is expected of their studies in Canada as well. The actual visa interview questions may differ.
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Hi,pls i want to get a suggestion on this.i am from nigeria and i applied to do my second degree in canada.my first degree is Bsc in physics and i intend to go for computer science.what are my chances of getting admission and secondly i have two kids(am married) is it possible to travel with them peradventure i get the admission and student visa.pls reply me via email
Good morning,
Am jumoke from Nigeria, Pls I need help.. Just got my admitted into
a college for my postgraduate studies in industrial microbiology. I
want to know the necessary documents am to take along for
submission at the embassy…. Pls would appreciate if I get replies
to my email and ASAP… Thank you so
much
Hi,
I have dropped my application on march 14th
Documents submitted and profile
Profile :
10th - 82%
12th 63%
BE-2010(Electronics &Communication Engg)- 70%
no backlogs
IELTS- 6.0( no less than 5.5)
Got offer from FDU-Vancouver in Master of Administrative Science, Specialization in Computers an Forensic Administration
Work experience 2.5 yrs in Administrative side
Currently working as HR and Financial analyst for a software
company
Documents Submitted along with the application Docs
1. Education docs from 10th-B.E.
2. work Experience letter
3. current Employer Verification Letter
4. last 5 Payslips
5. 1 year fee payments receipt and Acceptance letter from Fairleigh
Dickinson University-Vancouver
6. Loan confirmation letter for 12 lakhs(around $22770CAD)
7. Balance confirmation letter from Current saving/salary account
for past 1.5 yrs
with closing balance 5.1 lakhs (around $9600 CAD)
8. Pre-Medical test Report
Can Please let me know what are my visa approval chances??
I want to do ms in computer networks or ms related to system
engineer or network security from canada. Please provide the
information of the universities who is offering the ms in the field
of my interest that has mention above
My second question , i have done my bachelor degree in mechanical a
but i have done ccna and ccip cisco certification and had 1 years
of exp in networking . i want to do ms in networking related as i
mention above so am i eligible to do ms computer networks as of my
B.E percentage is 64 %
I have got admission for Masters program in a University. I want to apply for Visa and carry out complete visa procedure by myself. Is it possible. How can i start study visa procedures? Kindly suggest and help. Thank u
Hi,
I am planning to apply for student visa My educational qualification is only till 2nd year BCA how can I present shall I present as only 12th i.e.HSC cleared also my age is 28 can this be a negative point
Looking for your guidence
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i will go. this is pinal. u not okay? always i wil Ok?
i go kanadah as ofcourec on simultaneously i plight climb . i catch
run fligting. canot home not try. i canda go money more more. not
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no com you? we both catch run flght. i promise if any prblem, no
prblem.
i burgerr eats one, i eat more i try.
pls don't hesitate for any inquiry about canada , even students who obtained 5.5 bands can apply for canada in university rules . just visit to our office in jalandhar .
There is 1 thing that you can be sure of - you are going abroad for Studying and for benefiting from the experience. Your course might last for 2 to 4 years and your perspectives can always change in that time. Who knows, you might actually want to come back to India, or maybe you might want to for for the United Nations or the World Bank!
I can't make any suggestions - since it's your future and you are the best judge. All I can advise is that you should keep your options open and focus on the task at hand. It's a good idea to focus on the education for now. You can safely leave the employment details for the future. Good luck!according to me these questions answer are very helpful to everyone including me becase i got lot of help for the interview thanyou very much
i completed my B.A degree from Ambedkar open university.so is there any chances to get visa rejected because for studying in open university,to get admission in spp colleges also.so please tell me what are the things i have to follow to get admission in spp colleges and get visa.
Sir, I am 12th pass in arts fecalties and i want to study in canada. so, Pls. Give me advise for this meter. How i Apply and what is Prosses.
dear sir i want to study in canada how it possible please inform me very soon
hi sir/mam my name is shahid khan and iam planning to do a pg Diploma in HR management in canada comming to my acemedic back ground i have scored 45% in my 10TH and 50% in intermediate and 60% in graduation Bcom(computers) from EIILM university which is a UGC recognised university and iam having 4 years of work experience as a HR RECRUITER for a US based company.and i have 10 lacks in hand with me and i can go for a loan up to 15 lacks so wether iam elegible for a study permit to canada plz let me know i have a small doubt regarding my graduation from a UGC recognised university so plz let me know i wil be sooo thank full to u thanks my e mail account is happysam07@gmail.com
I want to study in canada and i don't know how to begin with it.i will be greatful if you show me some hinds.thank you
Hello,
Thanks for sharing your study abroad concerns with Learnhub!
As you are keen to know about the admissions process in Canada, you can go through the following web links where many questions have been answered pertaining to Canadian admissions:
Admission Process: Eligibility in Canada
Hope the above information shared will take care of your queries as of now.
You can write back to me for any specific concerns.
We would be happy to answer!
My btech percentage is 68.4.can anybody tell me how much percentage is needed in order to pursue ms(computer science) in canada.Somebody said that we need to have 70% in btech to get admission for masters(computer science) in canada plz reply soon.i would appreciate it.
Hello Sinivas,
Thanks for writing to Learnhub for your queries!
Well most of the Canadian Universities require an aggregate percentage equivalent to first division as per Indian percentage system of evaluation.
But some of the top Universities ask for 70% and above as well.
You academic aggregate scores are good enough to apply in Canada. But you need to choose Universities cautiously and for better admission chances, it is advised to consider some location other than Canada.
You can share your complete profile details for further assessment and suggestions on Universities that could be considered.
Another important point to note would be in case you don't have much interests in research, you can plan for MEng programs which are easier to get into.
Do write back to us for further suggestions in this regard.
Good Luck!
ma'm i hve 60% aggregate in btech..but with total 20backlogs.what are the chances to get visa to canada?and it may be low grade college…am willing to accept.can i try for visa?
Hi sir, My name is shafaf ahammed and i have done BBA.it from calicut univercity and now i want to do masters from Canada.So is there any exam for studing there.like ielts.. Give me a breif deatail for doing my master degree in canada.
Hello Shafaf,
Thanks for writing to Learnhub!
The test takes which are required for admissions in Canadian Universities most importantly include:
An English Proficiency test which could be either Test of English as Foreign Language TOEFL or International English Language Testing System IELTS
You can choose between these two tests but IELTS is more widely accepted across Canada.
For minimum requirements, you need a TOEFL iBt score of 80/120 and IELTS score of 6.5 with no band score less than 6.0.
Other than this you need to follow the individual admission process laid down by each University separately.
Once you plan to apply and have taken one of these tests, you can get back to us for further suggestions in admissions process.
All the best!
myself rahul from india,i am planning for canada student
visa,but i have some confusion regarding visa processing for some
particular courses ,i have completed my post graduation in computer
application , now i want to do some diploma course from Canada
related to the same field. i heard that one can not apply for the
same course they studied earlier ,if any how one get the enrollment
to same courses , they could't get their visa or PR easily ,
kindly let me know that is there any protocol in canada immigration
norms?
Hello Rahul,
Considering you concerns for Visa processing for Canada, Canadian immigration process is stringent on academic progression. Thus pursuing a diploma program after a masters already may raise their eyebrows.
It is better to consider a second masters program. Diploma program would not be a good choice considering the chances of Visa approval.
In case you are open to consider a second masters degree, suggestions could be given.
Hope the above information helps.
Feel free to ask for any further queries in this regard!
Hello ankita,
your suggesstions are reallu nice. I have done my masters in biotechnology n i hve also got nearly 2+ exp. now i am planning to go to canada to humber college for postgrad course in global business management(http://www.humber.ca/program/global-business-management). does it work for me?
I love this, but am still a planning to inter the university. And my nucle said that i must study at canada,and the course i want to study is civil law.please can you help me to tell me what to do to achieve my goal.
Hello respectable sir, I got an accept letter from a college…… I am an undergraduate student. I have 5.5 in ielts and on of my uncle sponsoring me. Now if any one tell me what should I do for getting visa?? please admin brother mail me please
Dear congratulation you got your visa happy to see you more
happy in future,
just i would like to know what question they ask you i need
information for visit to Canada which kind of question they can ask
me and how much minimum balance they required in the account please
if any 1 have information please let me know.
Thanks in advance for all the friends,
Dear congratulation you got your visa happy to see you more
happy in future,
just i would like to know what question they ask you i need
information for visit to Canada which kind of question they can ask
me and how much minimum balance they required in the account please
if any 1 have information please let me know.
Thanks in advance for all the friends,
hey friends i'm very happy at this momment bcuz i got my visa for canada 4 days ago nd i hade a telephonic interview whith visa officer…
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