UrsyBC:
Was granted admission by the University of British Columbia on the 28th of August against Winter 2020. I submitted an online application 4 weeks ago, 18th September precisely. This morning, I got a notification that I have a message. Lo and behold, it was a medical request letter. Could this be a positive sign?

opeey:
those anyone here know a good piloting school in canada,.
some schools I read about online through comments on google map rating are not encouraging, like paying for flight course and not getting what you played for and only after the money your money as an international student.

Qudkom:

Contact @yacha77 he can guide you on reputable flight schools.

Alexandraonwu:
Hello, please I'm new here, I'll like to get some assistance from you guys, please i have applied twice for study visa to Canada, and twice have i been refused. First refusal reason were based on purpose of my visit and my family ties canada and Nigeria. Second refusal was based on the two above mentioned including my present work situation, which is what i do not understand. I have a sister in Canada. Please can anyone guide me with what I'm doing wrong. Because i want to reapply before the next week.

Frankrobbn1:


Sorry about the outcome of your application.

THE REASON GIVEN IN THE GCMS NOTES CAN BE SEEN AND ALREADY EXPLAINED HERE..

Thanks for the birthday wishes. I appreciate

Alexandraonwu:
Hello, please I'm new here, I'll like to get some assistance from you guys, please i have applied twice for study visa to Canada, and twice have i been refused. First refusal reason were based on purpose of my visit and my family ties canada and Nigeria. Second refusal was based on the two above mentioned including my present work situation, which is what i do not understand. I have a sister in Canada. Please can anyone guide me with what I'm doing wrong. Because i want to reapply before the next week.

Jephehe:
I pray this should positively affect Kenya's CIC.

https://www.freeeducator.com/canadian-government-announces-ies-program-to-boost-international-student-mobility/

zamony:
Share your profile here,
When did you apply and what kind of route, so that some gurus in the house can help you out

NwanyiOkpa:


don't state that you have a sister in canada.

Frankrobbn1:

More blessings Mr Frank. Heaven is cooking something for you. Stay tune














Thank you very much for taking your time to celebrate my birthday with me . I am really grateful for the kind wishes and prayers from you all. I hope for more productive years to come on this thread. My sincere prayer is that God will meet each and everyone needs here at the appointed time and their heart desires will be met soon. Amen!

Once more I'm grateful!

UrsyBC:


UBC admission: 28th August
Online Application: 18th Sept
Biometrics Request: 20th Sept
Medical Request:16th Oct.

First time applicant.

My passport was to expire 3 months into the winter term and of course, my Visa's validity if granted wouldn't be longer than March, so I had to wait for it to drop to 6 months, then I applied for passport renewal. I also got my police clearance certificate in September.

Took me not less than a week to write a one and a half pages of SOP. I kept editing and restructuring, adding and subtracting. My strategy was to weigh the pros n cons of each point I try to make. Any information that I weigh n perceive could be misinterpreted, I thrower more light. For instance, my kids are part of my ties. The least is 2 years old. I felt the VO would wonder why a sane mother would want to leave her young child. At the same time, i felt the VO would also wonder how i would travel with a toddler given the intensity of my professional masters degree. I had to choose one side of the argument and gave solid reasons which sent a pointer to my determination to study and graduate with good grades while outlining adequate steps I've put in place for the welfare of the kids I'm leaving behind.

I also mentioned what I intend to do upon return and showed evidence of some tangible things I'd leave behind as a major fallback when I return. Each day I read my SOP, it made deeper meaning. I understood it differently and kept manipulating it until I was convinced that I had done noble. Worthy to mention is that I showed a career progression from my previous study and current work experience, to the intended program. Meanwhile, I attached an LOE to explain my previous US tourist Visa rejection, reason for not writing IELTS + correspondence from school confirming that IELTS would be waived if my UNN sends them a proof that I was taught in English, other source of income, family composition .

Meanwhile, I have a travel history(US and)
Self-sponsorship
Employed with a meagre salary
Printed n submitted the tuition n cost of living page as seen on the school's website.
Statement of account(4 months)
fixed deposit
Reference letter from bank
Transcripts
Proof of English Proficiency from undergrad school
Letter from employer(recent)
TCC
Pay stubs (3months)
Survey plans of properties in my name
Birth certificates of kids
Hubby n dad's biodata page.
Picture of just the kids together with a minor ward.
Confirmation letter from UBC on deposit payment
Conditional letter of acceptance
Tuition Fee is to be paid in 3 instalments

I think less is actually more. SOP was straight to the point so as not to bore the VO or divulge unnecessary information that could be used against me. For each information I gave, I asked myself if it was necessary and directly related to my application. Then I moved to weighing the implication of every possible answer. I actually set up a law court in my head.

For me, preparing and sending in my application was like preparing for a life changing exam. I almost gave up cos it was too much for just an application, but for the deposit I already made...I needed at least a rejection to get it back. lol

PS: I have an active EE profile and didn't delete for the purpose of this application. Afterall, my timeline in the morning is same even at night and what would be would be. It's not a do or die affair. Holding on to see what the end would be...

Meanwhile much respect to frankrobbin, justmellow and all those who take time to respond to questions on this platform. E no easy, I swear. See as hand dey pain me n I dey jump certain details wey I wan share. They'll definitely come sha...in due course whether or whethern't Visa is approved. Lol.

Much luv, fam

Glasses1:
Hello house... I'm new here... Got admission to Seneca College and would like to have proper guidiance as I was denied Australia visa in Jan and dont want to make same mistake...
1. I intend paying my fees soon (1st semester fee requested by school), Whats the best way to go about the payment, is there a way to pay and save cost of international transfer.

2. What are the things I need to have in mind to make the visa process a smooth one?

PS: Its never easy to start reading this thread from scratch, i'll be reading actively from this post, pls help answer. Cheers!

mcobex:
Since it is one year, you should act as the sponsor (since you paid 20k yourself) , while your sister act as co-sponsor then she needs to transfer the balance of CAD 7k into your personal account (for the balance of your tuition fee + flight or your living expenses).
NB: I saw your PM , but sorry I don't attend to PMs for now. Feel free to ask all questions here and I will try to attend to them if I am chanced, also it gives other people the opportunity to say what they know so we can all learn .
Good luck

beulah2525:
Hello everyone. Youre all doing a great job. Pls i want to know if i can apply for Canada student with with my family at thesame time and how to go about it. Thanks for your help. posting for the first time.

bennyg24:
Good day nairaland family,
Application refused for the second time
submitted: September 18 (with upfront medical)
BVL: October 16
Refusal: October 16
Reasons for refusal
Family ties in Canada and country of residence
Limited personal assets and financial status
I got admitted to MEng civil engineering for winter 2020 at university of Windsor, had my BEng in civil engineering in 2015
three years experience plus a registered business of six months old,
I paid tuition deposit of 4000CAD
sponsor had 37kCAD plus extra in account to care for tuition(total tuition is 30kCAD)
I had 10kCAD plus 1.1m in personal account for living expenses and flight itinerary all well explained in SOP/LOE but still got refused,
note: first refusal was on insufficient funds to pay tuition, maintain myself and transport fare,
second refusal now family ties and limited assets
home ties:my functioning business,land, parents/siblings and future employment prospects
Family and siblings all employed in Nigeria

I wish all TRV hopefuls speedy approval and thanks to all those here using their time, knowledge and experience to assist others.
As for me I am out of this Canada game, let my use my hard earned cash to boost my company here and will thus visit other countries on my vacations instead of dashing those wicked VO's 150CAD per application.

UrsyBC:


UBC admission: 28th August
Online Application: 18th Sept
Biometrics Request: 20th Sept
Medical Request:16th Oct.

First time applicant.

My passport was to expire 3 months into the winter term and of course, my Visa's validity if granted wouldn't be longer than March, so I had to wait for it to drop to 6 months, then I applied for passport renewal. I also got my police clearance certificate in September.

Took me not less than a week to write a one and a half pages of SOP. I kept editing and restructuring, adding and subtracting. My strategy was to weigh the pros n cons of each point I try to make. Any information that I weigh n perceive could be misinterpreted, I thrower more light. For instance, my kids are part of my ties. The least is 2 years old. I felt the VO would wonder why a sane mother would want to leave her young child. At the same time, i felt the VO would also wonder how i would travel with a toddler given the intensity of my professional masters degree. I had to choose one side of the argument and gave solid reasons which sent a pointer to my determination to study and graduate with good grades while outlining adequate steps I've put in place for the welfare of the kids I'm leaving behind.

I also mentioned what I intend to do upon return and showed evidence of some tangible things I'd leave behind as a major fallback when I return. Each day I read my SOP, it made deeper meaning. I understood it differently and kept manipulating it until I was convinced that I had done noble. Worthy to mention is that I showed a career progression from my previous study and current work experience, to the intended program. Meanwhile, I attached an LOE to explain my previous US tourist Visa rejection, reason for not writing IELTS + correspondence from school confirming that IELTS would be waived if my UNN sends them a proof that I was taught in English, other source of income, family composition .

Meanwhile, I have a travel history(US and)
Self-sponsorship
Employed with a meagre salary
Printed n submitted the tuition n cost of living page as seen on the school's website.
Statement of account(4 months)
fixed deposit
Reference letter from bank
Transcripts
Proof of English Proficiency from undergrad school
Letter from employer(recent)
TCC
Pay stubs (3months)
Survey plans of properties in my name
Birth certificates of kids
Hubby n dad's biodata page.
Picture of just the kids together with a minor ward.
Confirmation letter from UBC on deposit payment
Conditional letter of acceptance
Tuition Fee is to be paid in 3 instalments

I think less is actually more. SOP was straight to the point so as not to bore the VO or divulge unnecessary information that could be used against me. For each information I gave, I asked myself if it was necessary and directly related to my application. Then I moved to weighing the implication of every possible answer. I actually set up a law court in my head.

For me, preparing and sending in my application was like preparing for a life changing exam. I almost gave up cos it was too much for just an application, but for the deposit I already made...I needed at least a rejection to get it back. lol

PS: I have an active EE profile and didn't delete for the purpose of this application. Afterall, my timeline in the morning is same even at night and what would be would be. It's not a do or die affair. Holding on to see what the end would be...

Meanwhile much respect to frankrobbin, justmellow and all those who take time to respond to questions on this platform. E no easy, I swear. See as hand dey pain me n I dey jump certain details wey I wan share. They'll definitely come sha...in due course whether or whethern't Visa is approved. Lol.

Much luv, fam

Qudkom:

Sorry to hear bro. Why don't you try Germany or New Zealand and use it as a springboard for Canada

Frankrobbn1:















Thank you very much for taking your time to celebrate my birthday with me . I am really grateful for the kind wishes and prayers from you all. I hope for more productive years to come on this thread. My sincere prayer is that God will meet each and everyone needs here at the appointed time and their heart desires will be met soon. Amen!

Once more I'm grateful!

bennyg24:
Good day nairaland family,
Application refused for the second time
submitted: September 18 (with upfront medical)
BVL: October 16
Refusal: October 16
Reasons for refusal
Family ties in Canada and country of residence
Limited personal assets and financial status
I got admitted to MEng civil engineering for winter 2020 at university of Windsor, had my BEng in civil engineering in 2015
three years experience plus a registered business of six months old,
I paid tuition deposit of 4000CAD
sponsor had 37kCAD plus extra in account to care for tuition(total tuition is 30kCAD)
I had 10kCAD plus 1.1m in personal account for living expenses and flight itinerary all well explained in SOP/LOE but still got refused,
note: first refusal was on insufficient funds to pay tuition, maintain myself and transport fare,
second refusal now family ties and limited assets
home ties:my functioning business,land, parents/siblings and future employment prospects
Family and siblings all employed in Nigeria

I wish all TRV hopefuls speedy approval and thanks to all those here using their time, knowledge and experience to assist others.
As for me I am out of this Canada game, let my use my hard earned cash to boost my company here and will thus visit other countries on my vacations instead of dashing those wicked VO's 150CAD per application.

MissMichelleA:
Hi everyone. I booked an upfront medical exam at IOM MHAC Lagos for Wednesday next week.
Is it after I have done the exam that Wednesday that I can finally submit my application because I have uploaded the necessary documents?
Also I am Sickle cell anemic but I use only drugs to manage my condition. Do I have to tick yes in the part of the student permit application form where I am asked if I have any medical conditions that requires more than the use of drugs to manage? I know the obvious answer is no but I still need to confirm.