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Olayinkaji:
Guys I am in dilemna. If I start online class for now, will it affect me when applying for permanent residency later on because of stay or to defer till Sept next year which is very very long. This is the mail I received from NBCC. I am lost on what to do. Starting semi online or waiting till 2021 September and starting. My fear is the PGWP and permanent residency, hope it won't be affected?

Have you gotten an approval?

Blema111:


Have you gotten an approval?

Not at all. Remains only Biometrics. I heard rumors they will open this Month or so which I pray. Was of the thoughts this my increase my chances, then start the online by September this year.

Olayinkaji:
Guys I am in dilemna. If I start online class for now, will it affect me when applying for permanent residency later on because of stay or to defer till Sept next year which is very very long. This is the mail I received from NBCC. I am lost on what to do. Starting semi online or waiting till 2021 September and starting. My fear is the PGWP and permanent residency, hope it won't be affected?

hello,
Trust you are doing great
I believe you are getting faster than your shadow, you cannot start online classes if you haven’t gotten your study permit application approved first . Checked your posts and I saw you are yet to do biometrics. Hopefully when you get application approved you can proceed to start online classes and it doesn’t affect your PGWP
Regards

Olayinkaji:

Not at all. Remains only Biometrics. I heard rumors they will open this Month or so which I pray. Was of the thoughts this my increase my chances, then start the online by September this year.

Online classes is only for those who have been approved. Starting the classes without an approval does not have any impact on your application. There’s really no issue in deferring the admission to Fall 2021 if your intended institution doesn’t have Winter/Spring session.

Tonyodg:
hello,
Trust you are doing great
I believe you are getting faster than your shadow, you cannot start online classes if you haven’t gotten your study permit application approved first . Checked your posts and I saw you are yet to do biometrics. Hopefully when you get application approved you can proceed to start online classes and it doesn’t affect your PGWP
Regards

Yes I understand it is because the school gave a deadline to submit deferral or accept to start online classes before June 30th. I wonder why they are in haste.

Olayinkaji:

Yes I understand it is because the school gave a deadline to submit deferral or accept to start online classes before June 30th. I wonder why they are in haste.

oh I see I Believe you should mail them informing them you are still in The process Of securing your study permit

Tonyodg:
oh I see I Believe you should mail them informing them you are still in The process Of securing your study permit

Alright thanks. I appreciate

Has anybody gotten study permit approval recently?

Good day,
Please is there any March online applicant yet to receive final decision from IRCC?

Good morning everyone, thanks for immeasurable assistance so far.
I need some clarification, I would be getting my admission letter next week cause I deferred from Fall to Winter.
I have finished writing my SOP, in the list of documents do I have to notarize my Certificates, Statement of Results, Transcripts, WAEC result?
Also for police certificate, where can I get it? And what's the life span of Police clearance?

I want to get these above documents ready before I start working on my sponsors documents. My sponsor is my Cousin, same Surname and he's been supporting me all these while.

Thanks as I await your most reliable contributions

News update from IRCC says one can start courses online without study permit!
https://www.cicnews.com/2020/06/coronavirus-ircc-updates-for-international-students-0614584.html#gs.83qp3o

Blema111:

Online classes is only for those who have been approved. Starting the classes without an approval does not have any impact on your application. There’s really no issue in deferring the admission to Fall 2021 if your intended institution doesn’t have Winter/Spring session.

Patty03:
News update from IRCC says one can start courses online without study permit!
https://www.cicnews.com/2020/06/coronavirus-ircc-updates-for-international-students-0614584.html#gs.83qp3o

I don’t believe any information not stated on IRCC website or Official Twitter account. Perhaps you should check those.

Hi All,

I haven't been here for a while, but l saw an update which moved me greatly to post, incase anyone has unanswered questions.

Warning this post is gonna be really long but it's worth the read, trust me (just a little way l can help, airing my opinion...l was once in your shoes, so l know how it feels!).

I think now is a great time to study online, if you are thinking of deferring, please do not as now is a chance to have an upper hand! I doubt if a vo can argue about the genuineness of an applicant who has started studying online. This can be escalated if there is a future denial, because l believe the Vos won't want to stir any drama in the air & in my opinion, if they were to refuse an app, after obvious studies has began online, it's really gonna reduce their credibility on refusing an applicant on the ground of not being a genuine student. A student who isn't genuine, won't take the risk but someone who wants to study, have absolute right to study online.

If l were in the concerned individuals shoes, l would act as follows:

1. My app is in progress, oh nothing is gonna change, l would proceed in opening up a webform with a proof of my intention or/and errolment online, to start online studies including attachments of whatever email l got from the school.

Web Form Link: https://secure.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/canada-case-cas-eng.aspx

2. My app hasn't been submitted category, even better! Put in the above info and your intention in your LOE.

3. I have an admission but haven't started the process, l am thinking of deferring. Please do not defer, l repeat....do not defer! Take advantage of this to improve your chances. I believe the risk is worth it.

4. I have no admission yet, my advise is to start applying to schools who have response rate within a month and start online! It isn't bad shooting your shots (people are still working from home in Canada, so let's hope for the best).

5. For those doubting and scared... please read the link below to see what's going on.

The verdict is that most countries like Canada are passionate about keeping their economy top notch, and international student are a good source of revenue! The online study option was designed to be a win win....just have it in mind that as much as you want to study, they want you to spend your money in their economy & boost it in the long run (there is no secret that international student are a good source of workers & permanent residency holders in future, people who schooled previously in Canada, are given an advantage to increase their chances i.e points towards future P.R & express entry app (talking from experience as l came in through studies too & it's been a bit of smooth sailing, that l literally feel entitled to somethings. Please note that getting into Canada is hard but when you're in, things get easier as long as you are focus & you break no rule).

For more info about online studies or concerns, please read the following:

Most Recent In News to answer questions:
https://www.cicnews.com/2020/06/coronavirus-ircc-updates-for-international-students-0614584.html/amp

Previous News: https://www.cicnews.com/2020/05/canada-announces-major-study-and-work-visa-change-for-fall-2020-0514355.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter-20200515#gs.6n6wnx

Blema111:

I don’t believe any information not stated on IRCC website or Official Twitter account. Perhaps you should check those.

It's genuine and just posted something on this, l haven't been on this thread for a very long time but this brought me back here as per my previous post.

Olayinkaji:

Yes I understand it is because the school gave a deadline to submit deferral or accept to start online classes before June 30th. I wonder why they are in haste.

I advise not to defer, the risk is worth it (they are in a haste because they don't wanna loose students)...they just wanna know what they are doing, make a budget and projections (the situation is a win win), please refer to my lengthy post & take advantage.

I wish you goodluck!

jessicajessa:
Hi All,

I haven't been here for a while, but l saw an update which moved me greatly to post, incase anyone has unanswered questions.

Warning this post is gonna be really long but it's worth the read, trust me (just a little way l can help, airing my opinion...l was once in your shoes, so l know how it feels!).

I think now is a great time to study online, if you are thinking of deferring, please do not as now is a chance to have an upper hand! I doubt if a vo can argue about the genuineness of an applicant who has started studying online. This can be escalated if there is a future denial, because l believe the Vos won't want to stir any drama in the air & in my opinion, if they were to refuse an app, after obvious studies has began online, it's really gonna reduce their credibility on refusing an applicant on the ground of not being a genuine student. A student who isn't genuine, won't take the risk but someone who wants to study, have absolute right to study online.

If l were in the concerned individuals shoes, l would act as follows:

1. My app is in progress, oh nothing is gonna change, l would proceed in opening up a webform with a proof of my intention or/and errolment online, to start online studies including attachments of whatever email l got from the school.

Web Form Link: https://secure.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/canada-case-cas-eng.aspx

2. My app hasn't been submitted category, even better! Put in the above info and your intention in your LOE.

3. I have an admission but haven't started the process, l am thinking of deferring. Please do not defer, l repeat....do not defer! Take advantage of this to improve your chances. I believe the risk is worth it.

4. I have no admission yet, my advise is to start applying to schools who have response rate within a month and start online! It isn't bad shooting your shots (people are still working from home in Canada, so let's hope for the best).

5. For those doubting and scared... please read the link below to see what's going on.

The verdict is that most countries like Canada are passionate about keeping their economy top notch, and international student are a good source of revenue! The online study option was designed to be a win win....just have it in mind that as much as you want to study, they want you to spend your money in their economy & boost it in the long run (there is no secret that international student are a good source of workers & permanent residency holders in future, people who schooled previously in Canada, are given an advantage to increase their chances i.e points towards future P.R & express entry app (talking from experience as l came in through studies too & it's been a bit of smooth sailing, that l literally feel entitled to somethings. Please note that getting into Canada is hard but when you're in, things get easier as long as you are focus & you break no rule).

For more info about online studies or concerns, please read the following:

Most Recent In News to answer questions:
https://www.cicnews.com/2020/06/coronavirus-ircc-updates-for-international-students-0614584.html/amp

Previous News: https://www.cicnews.com/2020/05/canada-announces-major-study-and-work-visa-change-for-fall-2020-0514355.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter-20200515#gs.6n6wnx

This wasn’t written by IRCC and some of this information is not in their website. It was written by an Indian guy.
All the best though!

Let us be cautious about this online study stuff..it is advisable to have a study permit or approval before u can enroll to study online..I feel online study will have no effect on the decision of the vo's..it is better to wait for IRCC decision on your application before embarking on such

Patty03:
News update from IRCC says one can start courses online without study permit!
https://www.cicnews.com/2020/06/coronavirus-ircc-updates-for-international-students-0614584.html#gs.83qp3o

For the bolded, are you able to genuinely justify why your cousin will want to make such an investment on you?

What does he/she stand to gain from such investment?
Why will your cousin spend millions on your education? Do he/she not family of their own to tender for?
Does your cousin not have a business or other investments to channel their funds into?

VO’s are aware of people using *fake* sponsors just to file for study permit. I’m not saying yours is fake, I’m just giving a notion. If you’re not able to justify why your cousin is making such investment, your approval chances may be low.
I have seen people with genuine intent to study but low funds, that got rejected because they couldn’t explain why their sponsors will make such an investment on them. These VO’s are very concerned about your financial status.

Anyone using friend, uncle, cousin, Aunty, business partner etc, should always have a STRONG justification to backup their sponsorship
Just my opinion
All the best

NairaLuck:
Good morning everyone, thanks for immeasurable assistance so far.
I need some clarification, I would be getting my admission letter next week cause I deferred from Fall to Winter.
I have finished writing my SOP, in the list of documents do I have to notarize my Certificates, Statement of Results, Transcripts, WAEC result?
Also for police certificate, where can I get it? And what's the life span of Police clearance?

I want to get these above documents ready before I start working on my sponsors documents. My sponsor is my Cousin, same Surname and he's been supporting me all these while.

Thanks as I await your most reliable contributions

Aydindon123:
Good Evening good people, lolz m new on here and am applying for a study visa into centennial college Canada for a 2 years program in Global Business Management.
I already paid my acceptance fee and the admission is for fall 2020 September
Done my medicals just last week
Done my police report

But I want to ask if I should Still proceed in applying for visa
My uncle in the US is saying I should not apply now that he his afraid that the embassy might not give me a student visa on the grounds that all schools are closed and schools are going into online classes

Now I want You guys to advise me
Cause I already wasted money And time to get most of my documents ready

Is it a good idea for me to apply at this time ?
What is the result of people applying since last month ?

Also Has anyone been giving visa for this month or last month


Kindly reply me God bless you

Pls I need a reply to this pls .

Blema111:

This wasn’t written by IRCC and some of this information is not in their website. It was written by an Indian guy.
All the best though!

Please be aware that people work at IRCC and IRCC have representatives of different ethnicities.

The ethnicity of the writer shouldn't be questionable as l have clients in Canada of colour who work at IRCC.

So let's have an open mind, taking risk is only for the brave hearted. I greatly sympathize with applicants who got denied on the ground of not being a genuine student.

Take it from someone who has ordered multiple GCM files for people....so if something come up to increase your chances or show that you are genuine, why not take it!

I have seen the Vos even denying people with scholarship! So l advise applicants to keep their fingers crossed and do what they have to do.

Do a situation analysis, focus on pros and cons, scrutinize alternatives, have a contingency plan than to just sit down and leave things in faith.

You got to do what you have to, to succeed...it's a choice in proofing whether you are a genuine student or not....so the decision is up to applicants and remember the Vos are human beings too who work for IRCC at different locations.

So l advise again, please do everything, that can proof your genuiness, l repeat do things that proof your genuiness!

Kaycevit:
Let us be cautious about this online study stuff..it is advisable to have a study permit or approval before u can enroll to study online..I feel online study will have no effect on the decision of the vo's..it is better to wait for IRCC decision on your application before embarking on such

How do you then intend to proof your genuiness? I have seen countless genuine people get denied.

If applicants have questions and concerns, l advise they contact their school directly, each school have an international student advisor.

Besides the school won't be sending an option for online study to international student if they haven't made their findings....so do not deny yourself an opportunity because of fear!

I advise do your findings, contact your school if you are in the shoes of the concerned applicants.

Please be guided.. online study without atleast study permit approval will not have effect on the decisions of IRCC couple with the high study visa denial rate at the moment..let all be wise using this approach

jessicajessa:
How do you then intend to proof your genuiness? I have seen countless genuine people get denied.

If applicants have questions and concerns, l advise they contact their school directly, each school have an international student advisor.

Besides the school won't be sending an option for online study to international student if they haven't made their findings....so do not deny yourself an opportunity because of fear!

I advise do your findings, contact your school if you are in the shoes of the concerned applicants.

Wow, I just wish the VFS office is opened this month. I just wish. And this high denial rate, when will it end?

I agree with you. Its a very tricky situation. Mind you, the schools want your money and will be happy to allow you enroll and pay tuition fees and attend classes. CIC can still refuse you. Except if you are financially stable and willing to battle it out with IRCC with the help of an immigration lawyer. If not, egun gun has to be careful, cos na express you d go with your money.

Kaycevit:
Please be guided.. online study without atleast study permit approval will not have effect on the decisions of IRCC couple with the high study visa denial rate at the moment..let all be wise using this approach

Kaycevit:
Please be guided.. online study without atleast study permit approval will not have effect on the decisions of IRCC couple with the high study visa denial rate at the moment..let all be wise using this approach

Is there a valid proof that it won't affect or influence the decision? An applicant is advised to put his or her best foot forward.

Apllicants obviously still need to do a tight application free of loopholes, my advise is for the genuine, smart and risk tolerant people who meet other requirements of eligibility (they know themselves).

I am not quaranteeing that the approach would lead to an approval if you don't play your part....the approach only increase your chances & give you an arguable edge against the Vos in cases of appealing a decision of denial too.

For instance, my first application years ago to Canada was first denied due to an error on their end & l refired in 2-3days, with proof and also a letter of unjust refusal with more proof and l got issued a study permit in 3weeks!

Think l am just talking? Please refer to my post from years ago, it won't be a long dig as l haven't posted much.

One thing l know about the Canadian culture in my opinion is confidence, sorry to say (absolutely no offense meant) most Nigerians are scared, they rely on begging to get things done (Canadians dislike begging), some Nigerians show the previously mentioned in their application (SOP/LOE) how Canada is such a privilege and leave out the love for their country (Nigeria), hence their desperation is perceived instantly.

If l were an applicant, l would take the risk but it isn't compulsory though. Those who has gotten denied several times, l bet it hurts, when you know you are genuine! What are you gonna do about it, wait? Or take the risk...your choice.

Either way you would be ok, because God knows best!

ralfudoh:
I agree with you. Its a very tricky situation. Mind you, the schools want your money and will be happy to allow you enroll and pay tuition fees and attend classes. CIC can still refuse you. Except if you are financially stable and willing to battle it out with IRCC with the help of an immigration lawyer. If not, egun gun has to be careful, cos na express you d go with your money.

In this debate, everyone is right, we just have to be more open minded!

Not only schools want your money, everyone wants your money (including me lol)....so focus more on proofing your genuiness and increasing your chances ok? Obviously the advise wasn't intended for everyone...but those who have an open mind....do a situation analysis, focus on your pros and cons, then decide.

You have said it all..hmmm..the risk involved

ralfudoh:
I agree with you. Its a very tricky situation. Mind you, the schools want your money and will be happy to allow you enroll and pay tuition fees and attend classes. CIC can still refuse you. Except if you are financially stable and willing to battle it out with IRCC with the help of an immigration lawyer. If not, egun gun has to be careful, cos na express you d go with your money.

jessicajessa:
In this debate, everyone is right, we just have to be more open minded!

Not only schools want your money, everyone wants your money (including me lol)....so focus more on proofing your genuiness and increasing your chances ok? Obviously the advise wasn't intended for everyone...but those who have an open mind....do a situation analysis, focus on your pros and cons, then decide.

Thank you Jessica and everyone for the advice. I will contact the school and international advisor and see the vest necessary step for me to take. The end game is to get into Canada and ending in praise. Will update you all on my final decision

Patty03:
News update from IRCC says one can start courses online without study permit!
https://www.cicnews.com/2020/06/coronavirus-ircc-updates-for-international-students-0614584.html#gs.83qp3o

Did you see this in the website you shared?

Question: If I start my studies online from abroad without an approved study permit, will this time be included towards a future PGWP application?

Answer: No. Time spent studying online from abroad without a valid study permit or approval will not count towards your eligibility for PGWP

Wunaarroon69:
For the bolded, are you able to genuinely justify why your cousin will want to make such an investment on you?

What does he/she stand to gain from such investment?
Why will your cousin spend millions on your education? Do he/she not family of their own to tender for?
Does your cousin not have a business or other investments to channel their funds into?

VO’s are aware of people using *fake* sponsors just to file for study permit. I’m not saying yours is fake, I’m just giving a notion. If you’re not able to justify why your cousin is making such investment, your approval chances may be low.
I have seen people with genuine intent to study but low funds, that got rejected because they couldn’t explain why their sponsors will make such an investment on them. These VO’s are very concerned about your financial status.

Anyone using friend, uncle, cousin, Aunty, business partner etc, should always have a STRONG justification to backup their sponsorship
Just my opinion
All the best

Ok. Thanks.
My cousin has a family here in Nigeria doing very well, he's got a good job and a good business venture. He's been supporting me since 100L as repaying the favour he recieved from my dad then. Plus his kids are still very young. I also got some personal funds too incase of emergency.

Please what about the question on documents notarization and life span of Police cert?

Thanks

@ralfudoh lmao lmfao ma pa mi now! Make egungun no enter express oo!!

ralfudoh:
I agree with you. Its a very tricky situation. Mind you, the schools want your money and will be happy to allow you enroll and pay tuition fees and attend classes. CIC can still refuse you. Except if you are financially stable and willing to battle it out with IRCC with the help of an immigration lawyer. If not, egun gun has to be careful, cos na express you d go with your money.