Samuelpluto:


I still feel its like shooting urself in the leg if u had been denied US visa and not canadian visa in the past. canadia visa denial should be given in details. bur US or other countries, why?

The Canadian and u.s embassies and even other first world embassies exchange info. If you withhold information about your visa denials they will find out anyway in your background check. It may lead to a ban

shinaldo:


Please can you reply to Frank's last conversation with you as regards the JR. Thank you

JUDICIAL REVIEW PROCESS


1. What is Judicial Review ?

Here is the standard explanation regarding the judicial review process.

It is very difficult to overturn a visa officer's decision in Federal Court with the judicial review process. This process is a 'judicial review' process, and not an 'appeal', and it is important to note that the vast majority of immigration cases do not succeed. Even if the judge disagrees with the decision of the visa officer, that is not enough to overturn the decision. There needs to be more than disagreeing with the outcome based on the merits.

The Federal Court process is as follows: There are sixty (60) days from the date of the reception of the refusal letter within which to commence the process when the refusal is from overseas, and thirty(30) days when the refusal is from inside Canada. This is the "application for leave and for judicial review".

Written reasons need to be received from the Respondent (the visa office). It can take a few weeks for the written reasons to arrive. After the written reasons arrive, the Applicant has 30 days from the receipt of the written reasons to provide both Affidavit evidence and written argumentation to the Court. Typically, the Affidavit is created within two weeks of the reception of the written decision, and received by the lawyer in pdf. The original is sent to the lawyer by regular mail for storage in the lawyer's file; the original Affidavit does not have to be received by the lawyer within the 30 day period.

Then, the Respondent (the visa office) has 30 days from to provide their Affidavit evidence and their written argumentation to the Court.
In some cases, the Respondent may decide to settle at this point.

After the Respondent has provided their Affidavit evidence and their written argumentation to the Court, the Court decides whether or not to hear the case.
The Court can take a few weeks or a few months to make this decision.
If the Court decides to hear the case, the Court "grants leave", and the matter is set for hearing, usually within the following four to six months.
(If the Court decides not to hear the case, the matter ends there)

Legal fees "application for leave and for judicial review" would cost $4000 including all disbursements, judicial stamp/court fees, photocopies, document binding, service of documents, etc. and inclusive of any HST if it is applicable, and is payable at the outset of the entire process by Visa, MasterCard by e-mailing or faxing the credit card number and expiry date, or by bank draft, money order, cheque.

If the Court decides to hear the case, the Court "grants leave", the parties may submit new affidavits, and the parties may be examined under oath based on their Affidavit. This is where the visa officer may be cross-examined, if necessary. The evidence including the transcript(s) of the examinations under oath is given to the court. Most cases that we do, do not involve examination under oath. The parties may also submit additional written argument. The Court will order the Respondent to submit a copy of the entire file to the Applicant and to the Court.

On the hearing date, only the lawyers attend the oral hearing. There are no witnesses, only Affidavits.
A decision comes usually within 30 days of the oral hearing.
If positive, the visa office usually takes 60 to 90 days to begin re-processing the file.


2. How much time does the entire process take?
It normally takes 9-10 months.

3. How much does the entire process cost?
A qualified Canadian attorney charges 3000-4000 Cad$, cost varies from case to case.

4. Does this fee include everything?
Yes, generally.

5. I am a Canadian citizen, Can I represent my case on own.
Yes (conditions applied).

6. Can every decision (FSW) be challenged in the FCC?
Yes.

7. What are the chances of grant of Judicial Review?
There is no guarantee of such thing.

8. Are there chances when the respondent refuses to fight the case?
Yes, when they find, that a material error has been made by them.
Eg. When a case has been refused on the ground that a particular document has not been submitted by the applicant whereas the document was indeed submitted.

9. I have heard Judges give high deference to the VO, is that right?
Absolutely, Judges can check standard of review, they can interfere if the law has been breached.
In simple words, if they find, VO has not followed the law while making the decision.

10. Can a Judge overturn the VO’s decision?
No , the judge can't do that, the Judge can ask another VO to re-assess the application.

11. Is Canadian judge fair in their judgement?
Absolutely, even a miniscule error done by the Visa Officer is caught.

12. My case is refused due to job duties mismatch, can I go for JR?
Well, you can, if you think there has been an injustice done to you, If you think you have been performing those duties and can prove them.

13. Are there some cases, which have been granted JR on JD? Yes .

14. When there are strong chances of me, winning the case?
Well, when you can prove there has been a mistake committed by the VO or a breach of procedural fairness has been done.

15. I have been made inadmissible under 40 (1) (a) as per IRPA?
It needs a great standard of Procedural Fairness before imposing 40 (1) (a).
(The definition has separately written, will be available soon.)

16. Can I claim for the costs or damages?
Well, you can but costs are hardly awarded.


Cheers!!

SOPWriter:

$2,000+1.9M ($6,000 plus) isn't up to $10k.
If my calculation is not wrong, then I suggest you work on this before applying again.

Bro you don't seem to get me, what I have written is 20,000CAD not 2000 . Available fund is 24,732 while my tuition and living expenses is 14,833CAD

makano:
Ur SOA is nt bad tbo.. have u paid ur school fees? If yes, then dis is very ok.. Yea choice of degree can be a problem if you fail to convince them the relationship between ur 1st degree and ur intended degree... And also if you fail to convince them how that degree can be of benefits to you in the future ... Peace

only paid tuition deposit
ok thanks anyway

glam4444:
After astounding two years. I want this to encourage someone
Done and dusted, Graduated this April. Won 5 awards.
Paid MY SCHOOL FEES by MYSELF here so anyone saying its not possible. It is very very possible.
Work permit approved within 38 days for 3 years and also landed a good job with good pay. GOD is great

I pray for all those here that are trying their very best that God grant your heart desires.
Trust God, there is nothing he wont do.

Congratulations, I am so happy for you, please I sent you an email, thanks.

ALT2:


Let me break it down

My tuition is 4833 CAD per year+ Living Expenses 10000CAD per year

And my sponsor is supporting me with 20000 CAD per year and MUN's financial support is 4732 CAD per year.

My SOA is just to show my persona asset in the first place.

From what I see here you are fully covered (with regards to fund), you have to try to fix other parts of your app. But first, have you ordered your gcms note just to be sure why you were delayed? If you have that already, then share it and your profile here so I can try to say what I know about it. Good luck

Qudkom:
Socio-Economic Factors and Visa approvals

Recently the UK released an article warning her citizens on the dangers of coming to Nigeria on vacation or business grounds. They spoke immensely on the crime, unemployment, Terrorism etc. Issues burdening our beloved country.

Now my point is the effect of Globalisation ensures every country in the world understands the situation and usess the economic indicators in any particular country(population, Inflation, political instability, GDP etc) to verify how well they are doing.

They understand Nigerians are trying to escape. Forget about what you see in gcms note it is pretty much copy and paste this days. And the economic factors of the country also plays a huge role in visa approvals not to mention individual VO errors. What you see in your refusal letter, gcms et all is just 45% of the actual reason you were refused.

Like I mentioned in my previous post it as become extremely hard to get approved and forget about the advices you get here or what you read, there is a huge element of luck in getting approved this days. It is going to get harder to be Honest I just pray and hope it works out for you all really.

Please plan accordingly, work with what you have and not what worked for someone else. Be original and most importantly avoid rushing an application. When you get refused stop rushing to re-apply take your time to evaluate. Lastly, the most difficult time to apply for a Canadian trv is between June-August. There's just to many people applying and human fatigue, errors and so on also plays a huge factor.

All the best.....

Even the UK have mouth to say Nigeria is not safe, SMH. London has one of the highest knife crime rate in the world why is no one saying anything about it? I don't blame them, but the kind of leaders with have had since independence.

Medical was passed and confirm all ok.

ALT2:


Bro you don't seem to get me, what I have written is 20,000CAD not 2000 . Available fund is 24,732 while my tuition and living expenses is 14,833CAD

Oh, I've been taking it for$2,000 all this while. I'm really sorry about that.

mcobex:
From what I see here you are fully covered (with regards to fund), you have to try to fix other parts of your app. But first, have you ordered your gcms note just to be sure why you were delayed? If you have that already, then share it and your profile here so I can try to say what I know about it. Good luck

@ALT2
mcobex said it all.

Hello house

I’ve been working for my uncle in his company since MARCH, so as not to stay at home.

I don’t get paid salary though, but to re-apply for my TRV, so I told him I would need employment letter and all other letters and also a pay slip.

So he said he was going to start the payment from last month

What do you advice guys? Can the employment letter start from last month? Also, what can I use to fill in the months after my first application which was January?

Good morning gurus in house and happy Sunday, Pls is tax clearance compulsory?

mcobex:
Even the UK have mouth to say Nigeria is not safe, SMH. London has one of the highest knife crime rate in the world why is no one saying anything about it? I don't blame them, but the kind of leaders with have had since independence.

By the Grace of God we'll get there bro. How is Canada treating you?

Obehi44:


Nice write up and good points of advice.
But to be honest, how many of the applicant that are not desperate? Na who de sit-down apply for Canada visa just for fun?
Anyway, I pick a lot sense from your write up.

I understand obehi, but you see regardless of what the intention might be it is important to conceal it and approach in a logical manner.

Sometimes I ask people to switch things up and assume they are canadian citizens applying to study in Nigeria, you'll understand that the approach will definitely be different.

By the way what's the update on your application? Any significant progress or bottlenecks you need help with? .

Biot34:
Good morning gurus in house and happy Sunday, Pls is tax clearance compulsory?

Tax clearance is an important document that enables the VO verify an active company following due process. However, it doesn't decide the final outcome of the application but would be advised to get it. If you can't you can supplement the application with a company SOA and Reference letter.

Biot34:
Good evening gurus I'm to reapply this week pls how can I tackle or write a letter of explanation on these problems below. Pls help me"I have reviewed the application. Based on the *financial documents submitted*, the Applicant appears to have a *moderate level of establishment* in their country of residence, and as a consequence, this visit does not appear to be a reasonable expense. in addition, *I have therefore accorded less weight to the applicant's economic ties*. The applicant's *purpose of visit appears vague* and poorly documented. The applicant's prior travel history is insufficient to count as a positive factor in my assessment. Weighing the factors in this application, I am not satisfied that the applicant will depart Canada at the end of the period authorized for their stay. For the reasons above, I have refused this application."

Im reference to this. I hope you've done justice to a comprehensive and cohesive study plan. You also need to show more proof of your establishment in Nigeria. With this gcms note it appears you are on the border and just need a little more effort.

MUN19:
Hello house

I’ve been working for my uncle in his company since MARCH, so as not to stay at home.

I don’t get paid salary though, but to re-apply for my TRV, so I told him I would need employment letter and all other letters and also a pay slip.

So he said he was going to start the payment from last month

What do you advice guys? Can the employment letter start from last month? Also, what can I use to fill in the months after my first application which was January?

He doesn't need to start any glaring payment to show proof of employment. Matter of fact it raises doubt. What you need to do is show proof you work there by getting the following;

1. Employment letter
2. Exclude the pay slip because you don't have a salary account to back it up with.
3. Your uncles CAC certificate.
4. A professional picture with him if you have.
5. Any business licence in relation to his establishment.
6. Let the introduction letter show you've been working for hin long enough to cover your study gaps. (Just a hint! )

ALT2:


Bro you don't seem to get me, what I have written is 20,000CAD not 2000 . Available fund is 24,732 while my tuition and living expenses is 14,833CAD

The section for( funds available, room and board and tuition) is one of the most confusing part for Applicants. CIC states that you only need to show figures or proof of funds for the duration of the first year. If you are going for a 2year program you are only required to show proof of funds for the first year (however there is nothing wrong with showing prood beyond the first year).
Therefore;
Tuition*- this figure should be the total roundup of your entire tuition fees for the duration of your program. In case you don't have the figure then provide the first year only.

Room&Board*- This should show expense for the first year. The default amount in this category is 10kcad however some province requires more I.e Quebec.

Total funds available for stay in Canada*- first year in consideration. The sum total of tuition, living expenses, books and supply etc. Should be filled here. Most times the school gives you a comprehensive breakdown

Others*- any non tuition fees will be recorded in this category. For example Medical insurance.

Mickyade:
My wife did a pre-medical and a paper application, just track online today and saw ur process passport is ready for collection. Visit VAC. what does this indicate (granted)

If there was no medical request then it means the application was refused. Sorry about that.

With all this Canada high refusal rate still many of us won kill our self even some keep trying more than 10 times and forget that their age and time is very important ..

For those way Canada dey difficult or let me say canada is not ment for everybody as there is so many country out there that you can live and work better than where you are coming from just like Canada and Australia that seem difficult base on there requirement.

Why are we dying for just one country as if ever lasting life is granted there .... HELLO Mr Man , you can't have the whole world and you can't be fully satisfy in one country , no prefect place in the world so stop thinking if you manage to make your way to Canada then all suffering and hard labour is over . Let me tell you , in times of Work Life Balance Canada don't have such also no good weather compare to other country .

I also wish to work and live there too but let take of that mind set like with out canada there is no other place for you to school or work . Time wait for nobody so you still make other choice apart from Canada and start from there then with time you can move to Canada if you still want to . Ask yourself what exactly do you want and check for other countries to try not only Canada because of all your friends have move there or it's where people are rushing to ... look for a simple country with a better work life balance , where you can easily start from with good employment rate. Think of your age and time and remember we are all different and like wise everybody with there own destiny . Pls try dey flexible so that you won't loose the opportunity that is right there in front of you than to waste all your time in the name of Canada (why must we be in one direction when you are not a robot) happy Sunday...

glam4444:
After astounding two years. I want this to encourage someone
Done and dusted, Graduated this April. Won 5 awards.
Paid MY SCHOOL FEES by MYSELF here so anyone saying its not possible. It is very very possible.
Work permit approved within 38 days for 3 years and also landed a good job with good pay. GOD is great

I pray for all those here that are trying their very best that God grant your heart desires.
Trust God, there is nothing he wont do.

Wow, congratulations! I can feel your joy, God did it for you and he will surely do it for us. Amen!

Biot34:
Good morning gurus in house and happy Sunday, Pls is tax clearance compulsory?

It's not compulsory

glam4444:
After astounding two years. I want this to encourage someone
Done and dusted, Graduated this April. Won 5 awards.
Paid MY SCHOOL FEES by MYSELF here so anyone saying its not possible. It is very very possible.
Work permit approved within 38 days for 3 years and also landed a good job with good pay. GOD is great

I pray for all those here that are trying their very best that God grant your heart desires.
Trust God, there is nothing he wont do.

I can remember this moniker in 2017. Happy to see you're making huge progress in Canada.

Evankc:
With all this Canada high refusal rate still many of us won kill our self even some keep trying more than 10 times and forget that their age and time is very important ..

For those way Canada dey difficult or let me say canada is not ment for everybody as there is so many country out there that you can live and work better than where you are coming from just like Canada and Australia that seem difficult base on there requirement.

Why are we dying for just one country as if ever lasting life is granted there .... HELLO Mr Man , you can't have the whole world and you can't be fully satisfy in one country , no prefect place in the world so stop thinking if you manage to make your way to Canada then all suffering and hard labour is over . Let me tell you , in times of Work Life Balance Canada don't have such also no good weather compare to other country .

I also wish to work and live there too but let take of that mind set like with out canada there is no other place for you to school or work . Time wait for nobody so you still make other choice apart from Canada and start from there then with time you can move to Canada if you still want to . Ask yourself what exactly do you want and check for other countries to try not only Canada because of all your friends have move there or it's where people are rushing to ... look for a simple country with a better work life balance , where you can easily start from with good employment rate. Think of your age and time and remember we are all different and like wise everybody with there own destiny . Pls try dey flexible so that you won't loose the opportunity that is right there in front of you than to waste all your time in the name of Canada (why must we be in one direction when you are not a robot) happy Sunday...

Well said @Evankc, but I was hoping you would have crowned this good advice with suggestions of possible countries with "a better work life balance" so people that welcomes your good advice can begin working towards that.
Thank you as you crown this advice.

Plz give me your email address

Plz Give me your email address

Kenduman[color=#550000][/color] give me your email address

Hello everyone,


Please who knows where I can get a loan for my education. Approximately 2.5million Naira. I just finished my Nysc in April and I get an admission in the University of Lethbridge, Alberta for fall 2019. My visa application has been delayed due to lack of funds.I have managed to get a sponsorship letter and statement of account. Just Incase anyone here knows how I can get in contact with any philanthropist or anyone that can help, I will really appreciate. I have always wanted an opportunity like this.

Qudkom:

I understand obehi, but you see regardless of what the intention might be it is important to conceal it and approach in a logical manner.

Sometimes I ask people to switch things up and assume they are canadian citizens applying to study in Nigeria, you'll understand that the approach will definitely be different.

By the way what's the update on your application? Any significant progress or bottlenecks you need help with? .

Yeah, true. It's important to approach in a logical manner (like I no send, like I love naira and I will come back, like to go and study is my priority, like I need that study to improve my life, business and career here in naira).
As regards app, I have put in reapplication just a week now. (17th or 18th June or so). I took to your advice and that of many others here. I did other for the GCMS note but I had to reapply before it comes. I just new my finance wasn't enough, so I increased it and added a new assets as the reason was "personal assets and financial status"
I check all areas of the previous and noticed they were good except for that area.
But above all, I am seriously bringing God who is the best VO into these. I and my husband have already started seriously and no stop until God ans.
Thanks for everything and that's to everyone here. I must come back to testify IJN

Obehi44:

Yeah, true. It's important to approach in a logical manner (like I no send, like I love naira and I will come back, like to go and study is my priority, like I need that study to improve my life, business and career here in naira).
As regards app, I have put in reapplication just a week now. (17th or 18th June or so). I took to your advice and that of many others here. I did other for the GCMS note but I had to reapply before it comes. I just new my finance wasn't enough, so I increased it and added a new assets as the reason was "personal assets and financial status"
I check all areas of the previous and noticed they were good except for that area.
But above all, I am seriously bringing God who is the best VO into these. I and my husband have already started seriously and no stop until God ans.
Thanks for everything and that's to everyone here. I must come back to testify IJN

Amen, I'm waiting for your testimony. God bless.