Hello, this is NohProblem Consulting.
Today, we’d like to share a success story from one of our clients who successfully prepared for and received a student visa with the help of NohProblem Consulting!
The star of today’s success story is Mr. Park, who has chosen to major in CST (Computer Systems Technology) at a school located in Vancouver, BCIT (British Columbia Institute of Technology).
BCIT (British Columbia Institute of Technology)
BCIT is a vocational and technical education institution located in the province of British Columbia, Canada. Established in 1964, BCIT provides practical, hands-on education across various fields and is particularly renowned for programs in engineering, applied sciences, business, information technology, and health.
Thanks to its practical approach, BCIT is highly favored by companies, boasting an impressive 96% employment rate among its graduates.
BCIT operates a total of six campuses, with specialized campuses for programs like aviation and marine studies.
✔️ Burnaby Campus: The main campus located in Burnaby
✔️ ATC (Aerospace Technology Campus): Located in Richmond near Vancouver International Airport, this campus focuses on aviation studies
✔️ BMC (Marine Campus): Located in North Vancouver, dedicated to shipping/marine studies
✔️ Downtown Vancouver Campus: Located in downtown Vancouver, offering courses in business, media, or computer-related fields. Primarily, all courses of the International Student Entry Program (ISEP) for foreign students are conducted here
✔️ Annacis Island Campus: Located in Delta, it offers programs such as mechanics, in collaboration with VCC
✔️ GNWC (Great Northern Way Campus): Co-managed by UBC, SFU, and Emily Carr University of Art + Design, each contributing their areas of expertise
Computer Systems Technology (CST) Program
Mr. Park, the subject of this success story, applied to the Computer Systems Technology (CST) diploma program at BCIT. It is a two-year program starting in either September or January each year, conducted across the Downtown Campus and the main Burnaby Campus.
After graduating from the CST program, students can pursue a wide range of careers, including one of the high-demand jobs of Computer Systems Analyst. As of 2024, the annual salary for a Computer Systems Analyst is $81,906, compared to Canada’s average salary of $47,618, making it a well-paying profession.
PGWP Eligible Program
According to an announcement made on October 4, starting from November 1, 2024, only programs in the designated fields of study will qualify for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) issuance for non-bachelor, master’s, or PhD programs. The Computer Systems Technology program is one of these designated fields.
◾ Agriculture and Agri-Food
◾ Healthcare
◾ STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
◾ Trades, such as Construction and Electrical
◾ Transport
So, if you are interested in studying in Canada or considering majoring in Computer Systems Technology, BCIT could be a great option for you!
Student Visa Processing Timeline
2024-04-04
Prepared and submitted student visa application
2024-10-07
Student visa approved
In April, we at NohProblem Consulting thoroughly prepared and submitted the student visa application, and on October 7, the approval letter was received.
Currently, the rejection rate for Canadian student visas is approaching 46%, the highest it has been since 2019. However, Mr. Park, who is the star of this success story, successfully received approval with the careful preparation provided by NohProblem Consulting.
