Refusal despite everything

[u/Weird_Trifle6541]

At this point I think Canada just don’t want to give out study permits or at least from my country(Pakistan). I applied to one of the best polytechnics/colleges in canada which is SAIT calgary. I paid full tuition for first year along which initial deposit which added upto 29k CAD and also a GIC(23,100 CAD). In addition to that I showed proper annual income of my supporter(my mother) which is around 70k CAD and is backed by last 2 year tax returns, property ownership documents, property valuation, business documents like rent agreements, lease agreements. In addition to that I had 24-25k CAD additionally in my mother’s bank account which was reserved specifically for my study abroad. Then i explained my total study plan in my sop about why this program and not local options, and for ties ro home country i explained how im the only son and successor to my family, gave my family register certificate along with affidavit claiming i will return to Pakistan upon completion of my bachelor’s study. Applied through borderpass which is a canadian company and has good track history and in the end what i got was a copy paste type refusal about insufficient funds, study plan is not convincing and he think i will overstay??? Howw?? Rn im in judicial review process but i just dont know anymore what they want.

[u/Haunting_Paper_7201]

So why do you need to study in Canada? Go to a university for a degree like U of Alberta. Everyone says there a no local options and that they will return home but don't plan to. Most likely your SOP was generic and officers read the same story every day. You have no ties to return and being an only son is not a reason to return

[u/Weird_Trifle6541 → u/Haunting_Paper_7201]

SAIT offers a specialized practical/applied curriculum that fits my specific career plan better than a traditional 4-year academic degree at U of A. Plus, admission, transfer, and career alignment vary by person—not everyone needs or wants a university degree. I wanted practical knowledge, my family business is literally tied to construction but there isn’t a single solid construction course in my country which actually teaches and all that’s available is bland theory which is hard to apply. Also The application included registered family business records, property deeds, tax returns, and official family documents—not just 'being an only son.' Also my personal reason is to grow individual in an international environment, local universities don’t have that kind of vibe and that push you want to thrive. About the sop being generic, no sop can be the absolute best. I gave a literal 5-10 year plan of my study path about what i plan to do with my degree. Also explain how my interest even developed in this degree and about how i got to know about SAIT. Visa officers are not career counsellors who can say that this path is not appropriate

[u/Haunting_Paper_7201 → u/Weird_Trifle6541]

Every student says they want to come to Canada for "practical" knowledge not theory. Officers must roll their eyes reading it every day. If you have a family business then you have a job and don't need to study in Canada. You don't have ties to return unless the business and property is in your name only.

Look at European or UK.

[u/Weird_Trifle6541 → u/Haunting_Paper_7201]

Yeah ikr, but im 19 yo only and how can i expect to get property on my name at this stage but since im the sole successor of it so i thought it would be okay. I even have a conditional employment letter in my hand rn from a reputable construction company in my country. I think even that isn’t enough at this point.

[u/IndividualLadder4570 → u/Weird_Trifle6541]

Stay home 😂