Frankrobbn1:
Hello Forum!

I'm sorry to say this today, I no longer accept Pm's. Please if you know you PMed me and did not get a response from me, don't be offended.
I did this for the sake of this great forum, If you continue asking me questions outside this forum and I am giving answers to them, I am not doing good to the forum. What will be the fate of intending applicants and people of the same situation like you, how would they learn from it.

Please and please kindly ask your questions here so that the gurus can input their suggestions or better still quote my post I'll respond to your questions accordingly.

I'm sorry for any inconveniences this might cause. It will end in praises.
Thank you!

Sorry if you got a PM from me. It was a mistake. I unconsciously click the email button. Ema binu oh!

Good morning good people. Pls I need you advice. I graduated with 2.62/4.00. Am i good to go with masters in public relations in Canada ?

big2undey:
Hello, please I need your urgent reply, I'm a university graduate and ive applied for a admission in a Canada college, and I've been given admission.
First Question : How will I apply for study permit ? Online or Paper ? If paper, please where is the location of visa centre here in Lagos ?

Second Question : How will I write my letter of explanation ? Should it be written or typed ?

Awaits your answers soonest.

Answer 1: Online route : you submit your application using your system, scanner and credit card.
Paper route : You submit directly to the VFS office.
Location : Canada Visa Application Centre, Lagos
Manor Hall, Plot 110, Admiral Ayinla Way,
Opposite Treasure Garden Estate,
Third Roundabout, Lekki Phase I – Lagos

Answer 2: Your letter of explanation should be typed.

All the best!

Asapant:
Good morning good people. Pls I need you advice. I graduated with 2.62/4.00. Am i good to go with masters in public relations in Canada ?

Yes. That can get you an offer if the university is not highly competitive.

Note that to get Master's/PhD offer is not dependent on CGPA alone. There are other factors to be considered such as Resume, SOP & LOR etc.

gbemiigbal:


Sorry if you got a PM from me. It was a mistake. I unconsciously click the email button. Ema binu oh!

Sir! Please feel free to ask your questions here Okay and it will be responded ASAP.
Thanks for your understanding.

Slik07:


Yes. That can get you an offer if the university is not highly competitive.

Note that to get Master's/PhD offer is not dependent on CGPA alone. There are other factors to be considered such as Resume, SOP & LOR etc.

The university is mount saint Vincent University. Nova Scotia

Asapant:
The university is mount saint Vincent University. Nova Scotia

That is ok. But I dont encourage people to apply to only one university. You can apply to 2 or 3 to spread your chances.

MUN, Ryerson, USASK etc., can offer you admission with that CGPA if you package your application well.

Best of luck.

Slik07:


That is ok. But I dont encourage people to apply to only one university. You can apply to 2 or 3 to spread your chances.

MUN, Ryerson, USASK etc., can offer you admission with that CGPA if you package your application well.

Best of luck.

alright. Thanks man. I'm planning of applying to Conestoga college. Do you think thats a smart move ?

Asapant:
alright. Thanks man. I'm planning of applying to Conestoga college. Do you think thats a smart move ?

You've a BSc and you want to go for a PGD instead of Master's? No career progression. The VO will see this and question if you're truly a genuine student.

It's a smart move if you've been working in a bank (non-engineering/IT-related department) for instance with your Engineering BSc and this PGD is in line with your current position in the bank. In your SOP, you can explain this change of career and progression and TRV will fall on you. It's doable!

shaddy1k:


Thank you very much Frankrobbn1, I greatly appreciate your time for prompt and personalized responses Sir.
First of all, please what is the CAIPS and how much does it cost.

Also, I will like to kindly find out in terms of satisfying the ties and financial issues, my finances are a bit low now and a friend of mine says there is a possibility for an agency can help in pushing my account balance up- is this true or possible ? Also as a single independent person without property/investment as well as same for biological parents. The company I work with currently has a bad payment system, which is normally through Mobile Money, sometimes it doesnt come at all. These and others why I am honestly looking to upgrade my qualifications to take up a teaching or research role in that field which will be better. I will greatly appreciate your advice if any alternatives exists for going about refusal based on the ties and financial situation issue specifically in my case. Thank you Sir.

shaddy1k,
Good to hear from you again.

CAIPS/GCMS NOTE - Is a note that is written by a Visa officer that handled your previous app and on the note you will find the factual reason why your application was refused.
So it's good you order for your file. In respect to the cost you can order for it here in Nigeria at the rate of 23$ equivalent #8400. If you have someone in Canada that is legally residing over there,(Permanent residence, citizen, student, etc..) the person can order for the note on your behalf at the rate of $5 using this link https://atip-aiprp.apps.gc.ca/atip/welcome.do?lang=en


Since you're a sponsored applicant, there is no cut off bank figure/balance that should be in your account. The Visa officer understands fully that you're not sponsoring yourself, so therefore the financial burden will be on your sponsor to certify them that funds will be made available to you.
I have seen applicants without property/assests but were approved of their visas, you only need to establish a strong ties to your country by showing more interest in coming back after your studies, your future goals and prospects in Nigeria matters alot, you Aged parents is a home tie, your siblings the same. So endeavour to add your siblings birth certificates to your next application. Since you dont have any property in your name, You can't claim what you don't have, so go ahead and provide a rational explanations and you will be fine.

Finally, do you intend saying you got the money from your place of work i.e your SAVINGS?

Please if this information is not sufficient enough, feel free to ask questions.
Thank you!

Hello House. One question: is it a must to have sponsor(s) transfer funds to applicant's personal account regardless of if they are immediate family? e.g Parents, Sibling. Is it not enough for the said sponsor(s) to show 4-6 months statement of their own account as stated by CIC?
@Frankrobbn1 and other gurus. Thanks.

Gascoigne:
Hello House. One question: is it a must to have sponsor(s) transfer funds to applicant's personal account regardless of if they are immediate family? e.g Parents, Sibling. Is it not enough for the said sponsor(s) to show 4-6 months statement of their own account as stated by CIC?
@Frankrobbn1 and other gurus. Thanks.

Gascoigne

It's not compulsory, but necessary. It a way to clarify all doubts of the visa officer that funds is available for the applicant for their first year of studies, mostly when applicant is using a third party sponsor. But if you're using a family member as a sponspor (Parents,siblings), then you only need to pay for your full tuition. The Visa officer believes that no parent will allow it's child to travel to Canada without providing their living expenses.

So in your case, ask your parents to pay your full tuition and everything will be equal.

I appreciate your response @Frankrobbn1

Frankrobbn1:


shaddy1k,
Good to hear from you again.

CAIPS/GCMS NOTE - Is a note that is written by a Visa officer that handled your previous app and on the note you will find the factual reason why your application was refused.
So it's good you order for your file. In respect to the cost you can order for it here in Nigeria at the rate of 23$ equivalent #8400. If you have someone in Canada that is legally residing over there,(Permanent residence, citizen, student, etc..) the person can order for the note on your behalf at the rate of $5 using this link https://atip-aiprp.apps.gc.ca/atip/welcome.do?lang=en


Since you're a sponsored applicant, there is no cut off bank figure/balance that should be in your account. The Visa officer understands fully that you're not sponsoring yourself, so therefore the financial burden will be on your sponsor to certify them that funds will be made available to you.
I have seen applicants without property/assests but were approved of their visas, you only need to establish a strong ties to your country by showing more interest in coming back after your studies, your future goals and prospects in Nigeria matters alot, you Aged parents is a home tie, your siblings the same. So endeavour to add your siblings birth certificates to your next application. Since you dont have any property in your name, You can't claim what you don't have, so go ahead and provide a rational explanations and you will be fine.

Finally, do you intend saying you got the money from your place of work i.e your SAVINGS?

Please if this information is not sufficient enough, feel free to ask questions.
Thank you!

I have to edit this post to remove sections where you encouraged circumventing immigration rules and advertising 3rd party link.

Account boasting no matter how small should not be encouraged here.

I appreciate every single person helping out here but we need to do it legitimately because many are reading this.

Slik07:


You've a BSc and you want to go for a PGD instead of Master's? No career progression. The VO will see this and question if you're truly a genuine student.

It's a smart move if you've been working in a bank (non-engineering/IT-related department) for instance with your Engineering BSc and this PGD is in line with your current position in the bank. In your SOP, you can explain this change of career and progression and TRV will fall on you. It's doable!

thanks for ur advice. Blessing fall on you . Ill go for masters . By the way, Are you in Canada ?

Frankrobbn1:


Hehehehe Twallace . I'm not dismayed okay, even Jesus Christ was persecuted, talk more of me. I also remember vividly last year when jnyuwa02 was the talk of the forum, how they castigated him and yet stood by his ground.
All the same we all are aspiring to achieve a goal.

Thank you for your interest. I appreciate Sir!

Sorry been away from online a few days now. What' going on? I will try and catch up. Yes I was persecuted and stood my ground. I remember one belligerent critic of me garnering 36 likes for an epistle he wrote about me. I continued to help people here regardless. Then people started to testify left and right that they won their TRV due to my help. Even those who persecuted me started to approach me for help. One moniker here I remembered famously coined them "two faced." Now I can't even keep up with the PMs. Anyways keep up the good work bro. After 5 Months since I filed my application, I was called for medicals last week. Half down, half to go. USASK Fall 2018. Jesus is Lord!!!

cardinal1:
Hello house! I really appreciate the good work being done on this forum and the selfless disposition of many of the gurus in the house.
Please I have a challenge and would require your assistance. I am applying for MPH at memorial university for Fall resumption. My challenge is that the ongoing NASU strike is preventing my sending of my transcript to the university and I am not in possession of any unofficial transcript.
Please house I would appreciate advice on how to get around this situation as i believe some other people applying also face it. The deadline for my application is 1st of March

please I am yet to get any feedback with regards to this... please, I would appreciate one

jnyuwa02:


Sorry been away from online a few days now. What' going on? I will try and catch up. Yes I was persecuted and stood my ground. I remember one belligerent critic of me garnering 36 likes for an epistle he wrote about me. I continued to help people here regardless. Then people started to testify left and right that they won their TRV due to my help. Even those who persecuted me started to approach me for help One moniker here I remembered famously coined them " two faced." Now I can't even keep up with the PMs. Anyways keep up the good work bro. After 5 Months since I filed my application, I was called for medicals last week. Half down, half to go. USASK Fall 2018. Jesus is Lord!!!

Jnyuwa02,

I laugh at the BOLD'S. Anyway! That's by way.
Wao congratulations on your new achievement brother(Medical call) after 5 months, I am happy for you and at same time not happy because your presence is needed here and you will be leaving the works here for us to battle with and answer all the queries/questions.
We will surely miss a legend like you.

I wish you the very best jnyuwa02, you have been a good friend. I hope to testify soonest!

All the best jnyuwa02.(The man with too much grammar)

It will surely end in praises. Amen!

justwise:


I have to edit this post to remove sections where you encouraged circumventing immigration rules and advertising 3rd party link.

Account boasting no matter how small should not be encouraged here.

I appreciate every single person helping out here but we need to do it legitimately because many are reading this.

.

Well said!

Frankrobbn1:


Answer 1: Online route : you submit your application using your system, scanner and credit card.
Paper route : You submit directly to the VFS office.
Location : Canada Visa Application Centre, Lagos
Manor Hall, Plot 110, Admiral Ayinla Way,
Opposite Treasure Garden Estate,
Third Roundabout, Lekki Phase I – Lagos

Answer 2: Your letter of explanation should be typed.

All the best!

Dear Frankrobbn

I addressed all letters to

The High Commission of Canada,
Visa Section,
P.O. Box 1639,
Accra,
Ghana.

Is this okay as I get confused seeing some applicants addressing their to the Lagos office.
Kindly advise if I need to change it or leave it that way as some has been signed already.

jnyuwa02:


Sorry been away from online a few days now. What' going on? I will try and catch up. Yes I was persecuted and stood my ground. I remember one belligerent critic of me garnering 36 likes for an epistle he wrote about me. I continued to help people here regardless. Then people started to testify left and right that they won their TRV due to my help. Even those who persecuted me started to approach me for help. One moniker here I remembered famously coined them "two faced." Now I can't even keep up with the PMs. Anyways keep up the good work bro. After 5 Months since I filed my application, I was called for medicals last week. Half down, half to go. USASK Fall 2018. Jesus is Lord!!!

congrats man

Asapant:
Good morning good people. Pls I need you advice. I graduated with 2.62/4.00. Am i good to go with masters in public relations in Canada ?

I thought CGP for masters is 3/4 ie second class upper that's what all d Unis I checked require

Thebushboy1:


Dear Frankrobbn

I addressed all letters to

The High Commission of Canada,
Visa Section,
P.O. Box 1639,
Accra,
Ghana.

Is this okay as I get confused seeing some applicants addressing their to the Lagos office.
Kindly advise if I need to change it or leave it that way as some has been signed already.

Please go ahead this is the best place to address your letters as all correspondence are treated in Ghana. Many SOP's i review I change the address to this one. So you're perfectly correct!

Frankrobbn1:


Please go ahead this is the best place to address your letters as all correspondence are treated in Ghana. Many SOP's i review I change the address to this one. So you're perfectly correct!

Thanks so much.

I appreciate.

justwise:


I have to edit this post to remove sections where you encourage circumventing immigration rules and advertising 3rd party link.

Account boasting no matter how small should not be enough here.

I appreciate every single person helping out here but we need to do it legitimately because many are reading this.

Great thank you very much Frankrobben1 and Justwise for the answer and feedback.
Thanks Frank, I now understand the CAIPS now.
Please with your question, I was intending to say those monies were gotten from some other side business such as part time teaching standardized test or something. Also, please did you mean submitting their birth certs and stating that they depend on me and because of that I will have to come back will make up for the ties?
Secondly, with the bank statement too, please will changing the sponser altogether in the next application raise any concern?
Also with my case of travel history, will stating that I have concentrated only on my studies suffice?
Thank you very much Sir.

shaddy1k:


Great thank you very much Frankrobben1 and Justwise for the answer and feedback.
Thanks Frank, I now understand the CAIPS now.
Please with your question, I was intending to say those monies were gotten from some other side business such as part time teaching standardized test or something. Also, please did you mean submitting their birth certs and stating that they depend on me and because of that I will have to come back will make up for the ties?
Secondly, with the bank statement too, please will changing the sponser altogether in the next application raise any concern?
Also with my case of travel history, will stating that I have concentrated only on my studies suffice?
Thank you very much Sir.

You can always change sponsor

The important thing is to convince the Visa officer your sponsor is genuine, credible, reliable and also financially capable.

Travel history is not really a problem. Not having prior travel experience is not a big deal. Focus on packaging all other aspects of your application well and you will be fine. Most people I know, got their TRV without any prior travelling and to the best of my knowledge, no one has ever been denied just for travel history.

Best wishes.

cardinal1:
please I am yet to get any feedback with regards to this... please, I would appreciate one

Which university is that? Visit the school. Go to the exams and record, you must find someone there to help you process it. Or you can check Express Entry thread, they've a lot of people that help to process transcripts.

WEIRDPC:


You can always change sponsor

The important thing is to convince the Visa officer your sponsor is genuine, credible, reliable and also financially capable.

Travel history is not really a problem. Not having prior travel experience is not a big deal. Focus on packaging all other aspects of your application well and you will be fine. Most people I know, got their TRV without any prior travelling and to the best of my knowledge, no one has ever been denied just for travel history.

Best wishes.

Great, thanks a lot WEIRDPC, I will start working on the suggestions given me and will accordingly update you on progress in due time

I am really grateful for your time. Have a nice day Sir, God bless you!!!

While filling my form for M.Sc; York University, i was asked my official status in canada and these two out of all other options are confusing me;

Currently on, or will require, study permit to study in canada. and

No status.

Which should i pick? Very urgent please.

cardinal1:
Hello house! I really appreciate the good work being done on this forum and the selfless disposition of many of the gurus in the house.
Please I have a challenge and would require your assistance. I am applying for MPH at memorial university for Fall resumption. My challenge is that the ongoing NASU strike is preventing my sending of my transcript to the university and I am not in possession of any unofficial transcript.
Please house I would appreciate advice on how to get around this situation as i believe some other people applying also face it. The deadline for my application is 1st of March

lyk what sum pipo are doing in my sch, they are getting their transcript from their departmental exams and records of which the HOD sign on it, so i don't knw if your sch does dat,u can ask,or better still go to ur HOD and explain to im,because ur dept hav all ur results.

Frankrobbn1:


Sir! Please feel free to ask your questions here Okay and it will be responded ASAP.
Thanks for your understanding.

Like I said it was a mistake.