[Nelly]

A Temporary Resident Visa is the official name of the Visitor's Visa.

To the OP, the Canadian Embassy will happily take your money, have you attend SD on two occassions, and will smuggly tell you "no" at the end of 10 days. They know the minute they look at your application that it isn't going to happen, but they go through the motions anyway to get your $75 US dollars. In my opinion, it is a money making scheme as very, very, very few applicants are granted these visas yet they process thousands of hopefuls each year.

If you were to marry, you could apply for a Permanent Resident Visa but this is much more expensive and takes longer to process. If you just want to go to school, and it is only a year, why not just come back to Canada and do it alone? You can visit often with the money you save from not having to pay for a Visa ($1500 CDN+ costs of medical, copies of certificates, passports, etc.) and you'll be back in no time.

Just some things to think about. Good luck!

Nelly