Is it advisable to apply together with my spouse and children when applying for a student visa in Canada?

Hello, my dear friend,

As per the 🇨🇦Canada Immigration rule book, YES you can definitely apply along with your spouse and your children for you Student Visa.

Having said that, while you apply for a student permit, you should think from the immigration officers perspective.

You are supposed to show proof of funds for your study permit which can be 3–4 lakhs ideally.

Along with this, you have to pay 1 year of your course fees plus GiC which makes your file strong for visa success. That said, when you show that you are married and having children, it clearly states that there are dependent on You and this this lowers your probability for visa success. Below are the reasons-

1. Financial dependency- Your spouse and Colleen are dependent on you while you study in Canada. In Canada , while you are sitting you are earning part time ie 20 hours per week. Ideal CAD 1500–2000 per month. These funds are enough for 1 person but insufficient for a family.
2. Access to job bank- If you apply for your spouse as a dependent, your spouse is eligible for an Open Work Permit which is a clear competition to the locals and the expats who are already in Canada looking for job.
3. Child allowance- If your apply for your child along with you, the child will have an access to the Child allowance issued by government which ranges from CAD 6275 to CAD 7437 per year. This is a financial burden on the government and thus, is negative.
4. Not leave Canada – If you are moving along with your family, there is clear intention of migration and thus, you have selected Student route to enter the country. This will lead to rejection under section 214, which is applicable as you will not leave Canada at the end of your studies.
5. Ties to Home counter- Ties to your Home country is a vital aspect to be considered in immigration. You should have a strong reason to go back to your country post completion of your studies like parents, property, spouse, family, job and other. This helps you to make your file stronger.

looking at ali the above scenarios, it’s wise not to apply along with your spouse and children.

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