Ayo0mide:
Thank you for the reply. I meant the flight school course lasts for a year and some weeks.

Nzo1:
Greetings Bosses, you guys are doing a terrific job here. I was a silent follower on this thread for long but I reached out to guys here when my first TRV application was refused back in July. My second application has just been approved. We Bless God!

Here's my timeline:

M.Eng (Electrical Engineering, MUN)

1st Application: May 5th, 2017 (Paper route), linked it online.
Refused: July 7th, 2017 (Insufficient Funds for tuition fees, Purpose of Visit, & Travel History)
Ordered GCMS Notes immediately and it arrived on August 9th, 2017. VO said i was being sponsored by a third party (my cousin), limited evidence of relationship on file, limited travel history and weak evidence of personal financial establishment.

Meanwhile, it was a fully funded admission, i had to stress that in my second application while also tackling the above reasons.

Second Application: August 28th, 2017 (Paper route), linked it online.
Medical passed like three weeks later (same upfront medical i used for the first application)
Application updated November 14th, 2017. Approved (I checked my profile the night before (13th) and review of eligibility had not started)

Special shout out to @Thesoj; As soon as i got my admission in March 2017, one of my guys in Canada advised me to read all your posts from the beginning and i did, very enlightening. Thanks Boss.

Very big thank you to @Maziude 1 of Ottawa who reviewed my LoE and pointed out areas where i sounded desperate, Lol. Thanks Boss!

Special thanks to @Austinpee4, @Mcobex & @Jnyuwa02 for their inputs and advice on how to tackle my refusal reasons. I'm grateful.

I believe my Scholarship was overlooked in the review of my first application because of the way i filled the financial section of my first application form but @Osemigho's post on that subject ensured that i didn't make the same mistake twice. Thank you bro!

I'm happy to answer any questions and to help anybody in need of some guidance.

Cheers Bosses.

mideyola:
My application has just been approved!!! MSC Educational Administration and i only took 2 weeks just like d PHD.
I really cant hide the excitement but i know it was Gods divine favour. This post is to encourage anyone that wants to change a career path but is not sure of how to go about it. with God and doing proper research on how to gather the right documents, u can only expect God to finish the remaining part. Am sincerely grateful to some people dt helped me with ideas and review of my SOP...may God bless u all @fredunna(for ur constant support everytime i buzz u) @jnyuwa (for ur additional input) and @beverlyd (she showed me the area to focus on).

Omonoba1981:
I need more explanation on

am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on your family ties in Canada and in your country of residence.

Thank you for your interest in studying in Canada. After careful review of your study permit application and supporting documentation, I have determined that your application does not meet the requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR). I am refusing your application on the following grounds:
• I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on your family ties in Canada and in your country of residence.
• I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on the limited employment prospects in your country of residence.
• I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on your current employment situation.
• I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on your personal assets and financial status.
You are welcome to reapply if you feel that you can respond to these concerns and can demonstrate that your situation meets the requirements. All new applications must be accompanied by a new processing fee.

Twallace:
Did CIC just employ more VOs or has the rate of applications reduced? The way people are getting approved and refused very fast nowadays eeh.
Most applications nowadays take less than two months, or are they rounding up to go home for Christmas.

Anyway, may it continue that way and may TRV fall on all of us that are Seekers of TRV

abestine:


Congrats for your admission, you will have to provide additional form of financial support to show that you are financially OK and able to carter for your study without the Research Assistant grant which maybe seen as a job offer, so you don't get refused based on not able to finance your study without working in Canada excuse.

You can get an approval before your resumption date, it seems there are quite few number of application that is been processed at the moment because the rate of approval/denial right now is fast.

My advice, get your police report, and submit with your application, don't make them ask for it.

Other advice, cross every T's and dot every I's , don't give the VO any reason to doubt your intentions... Good luck, Ire o...

Twallace:
Did CIC just employ more VOs or has the rate of applications reduced? The way people are getting approved and refused very fast nowadays eeh.
Most applications nowadays take less than two months, or are they rounding up to go home for Christmas.

Anyway, may it continue that way and may TRV fall on all of us that are Seekers of TRV

thesoj:
Congrats Alantobie!

roselex:
please How did you process your student visa Sir. AM also planning to apply via poland .

Submitted online Apri 28 , 2017 , PhD University of Saskatchewan
No medical
No interview
Biometrics May 04, 2017,
Passport request May 05, 2017
Passport received May 10, 2017
Approved May 10, 2017

Thanks to everyone
I applied from Poland.

I almost gave up about studying in Canada because I had stories about challenges applying outside Nigeria but someone in this forum encouraged me, even when I find it difficult to provide a good SOA. All I provided was my retired dad's statement with just 500k. Though the PhD is funded but just approximately 17CAD per year.
To those still awaiting approval never give up, I would also help with prayers am also available to help review SOP, this would reduce the burden placed on the gurus in the thread.

Alantobie:
Hey Guys my visa has been approved. It’s been God. I got delayed in August for insufficient funds and when I ordered my gcms note, it said lump sum deposit occurred. So after asking the gurus and going through previous posts for my situation, I decided to pay a year fee, open a domiciliary account and transfer my living expenses in it. I also added a detailed sponsorship letter and a letter of explanation to show changes made to my application.

Profile
Program: MSc Applied Computer Science
School: Concordia University, Montreal
1st application:
Submitted 13/06/2017
Refused 02/08/2017
Reason: Insufficient Funds
2nd application:
Submitted 03/10/2017
Approved (16/11/2017)

Documents Submitted:
1. CIC DOCUMENTS:
• Document Checklist
• Study Permit Application Form
• Family Information Form
• Study Permit Questionnaire

2. ACADEMIC DOCS
• Bachelor’s Degree Certificate
• University Transcripts
• WAEC Result
• NYSC Discharge Certificate
• Udacity Certificate

3. PERSONAL DOCUMENTS
• International Passport
• Passport Photograph (2)
• Birth Certificate
• Statement of Purpose
• Letter of Explanation
• Police Certificate
• Certificate of Acceptance (CAQ)
• E-Medicals
• Affidavit of Confirmation of Name
• Dorm Statement of Account

4. SCHOOL DOCUMENTS
• Concordia University Letter of Admission
• Tuition Fees Payment Receipt

5. SPONSOR’S DOCUMENTS
• Letter of Sponsorship
• Affidavit of Sponsorship
• Sponsor Statement of Account
• Company Statement of Account
• Company Certificate of Corporation
• Treasury Bills Certificate
• International Passport Data Page

roselex:
please How did you process your student visa Sir. AM also planning to apply via poland .

Submitted online Apri 28 , 2017 , PhD University of Saskatchewan
No medical
No interview
Biometrics May 04, 2017,
Passport request May 05, 2017
Passport received May 10, 2017
Approved May 10, 2017

Thanks to everyone
I applied from Poland.

I almost gave up about studying in Canada because I had stories about challenges applying outside Nigeria but someone in this forum encouraged me, even when I find it difficult to provide a good SOA. All I provided was my retired dad's statement with just 500k. Though the PhD is funded but just approximately 17CAD per year.
To those still awaiting approval never give up, I would also help with prayers am also available to help review SOP, this would reduce the burden placed on the gurus in the thread.

Alantobie:
Hey Guys my visa has been approved. It’s been God. I got delayed in August for insufficient funds and when I ordered my gcms note, it said lump sum deposit occurred. So after asking the gurus and going through previous posts for my situation, I decided to pay a year fee, open a domiciliary account and transfer my living expenses in it. I also added a detailed sponsorship letter and a letter of explanation to show changes made to my application.

Profile
Program: MSc Applied Computer Science
School: Concordia University, Montreal
1st application:
Submitted 13/06/2017
Refused 02/08/2017
Reason: Insufficient Funds
2nd application:
Submitted 03/10/2017
Approved (16/11/2017)

Documents Submitted:
1. CIC DOCUMENTS:
• Document Checklist
• Study Permit Application Form
• Family Information Form
• Study Permit Questionnaire

2. ACADEMIC DOCS
• Bachelor’s Degree Certificate
• University Transcripts
• WAEC Result
• NYSC Discharge Certificate
• Udacity Certificate

3. PERSONAL DOCUMENTS
• International Passport
• Passport Photograph (2)
• Birth Certificate
• Statement of Purpose
• Letter of Explanation
• Police Certificate
• Certificate of Acceptance (CAQ)
• E-Medicals
• Affidavit of Confirmation of Name
• Dorm Statement of Account

4. SCHOOL DOCUMENTS
• Concordia University Letter of Admission
• Tuition Fees Payment Receipt

5. SPONSOR’S DOCUMENTS
• Letter of Sponsorship
• Affidavit of Sponsorship
• Sponsor Statement of Account
• Company Statement of Account
• Company Certificate of Corporation
• Treasury Bills Certificate
• International Passport Data Page

jnyuwa02:


Without further to do as well, order your GCMS notes.

zan1999:
Please house, I am unable to download the study permit application form. How can I go about it?
It is trying to open in my browser before downloading.

larkson:


Congrats bro

Please who did you file for your gcms? And how long did it take to get a response?

larkson:


Congrats bro

Please who did you file for your gcms? And how long did it take to get a response?

makano:
Please how did u order for your GCMS NOTE?

npmi:
I am interested in studying in Canada, I am finding it difficult in selecting a school, please I will need an assistance if anyone know a school with low tuition fee that offer Masters program in Health and also their requirements.

HiredGames:

Thnx, but in the schools u listed are u familiar with any particular one, that offer health courses in Masters and their requirements.
MUN
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Victoria
Regina
Simon Fraser
New Burnswick

Yureyes:

Alright thanks. Well, my degree is unclassified. while in school, I only cared about passing my courses because i knew there won't be a 2.1 or 1st class on my certificate or transcript. so my grades are mostly Cs and Bs. I never even bothered myself with GPA until recently when I began to search for a school for my post graduate. I calculated it myself and it was 3.50 on the dot but public health courses are so competitive and sometimes the higher the GPA, the higher your chances.. I am looking for a less competitive school and one that accepts 2.2 so I can stand a good chance of gaining admission.
Now I have to hope my 2 years of experience working as a doctor will boost my chances since I can't find a school that's not so competitive. Thanks for your response.