tainzo:

Hey Siga, always to the rescue. My reason for asking is that if i re apply in April 2013 for the Fall semester which should run from September 2013 to August 2014, My Passport would have expired and I was made to understand that you must make sure your travel document is valid for the period of your stay before applying for a visa.

ezme: I think we should discuss this from information available on the uploaded denial document.
First ticked reason; Sub-bullet 4 " Family ties in Canada as well as in home country"

Does this mean having strong family ties in Canada and no strong tie in Nigeria may work against an applicant?

I'm beginning to reason in that line as the larger reason is "you not returning after study" and "Family ties" is one of the factors for making such conclusions.

Siga: ...ur passport can be renewed before expiration....u will be given a study permit at the Port of Entry...so, no wahala...all u need is at least 6months validity ...

wemi85: @ all.Please my friend has collected his medical instructions. The two conditions were one year tuition and he should also pay for board. He is already sorting out the tuition but the problem with the board is that his school George Brown College does not offer on campus accommodation just homestay for anyone who is interested. His parents have two family friends that live in Toronto about 45mins from the school. They are both willing to give him a letter to CDHC saying he can stay with them, send their lease agreement and any other document necessary. My friend will also write a letter to CDHC explaining that his school does not offer on campus accommodation. What do you guys think? Is that a good alternative? Please i need answers oh, his 30days deadline has started counting. Thanks....

laykay: Hello House, Please I need vital information regarding my case. I have graduated since 09 but traveled to India to study Networking. Got back 2010 with 3 certs and went for NYSC after concluding my NYSC Nov 2011 Ive been searching for a job and yet to find one becus of my 3rd class I and my family have sorted I go for a new degree and Im considering Adv Diploma as 2nd Degree to any Uni or Red River College Winnipeg Manitoba. I hope my age (26) and being jobless wont hinder me from getting a visa. please need an Advice. Thanks house, meanwhile i wouldnt mind list of cheap tuition in Canada for Adv Diploma or Bsc in IT Networking related courses.

ezme:

Australia seems to be a very good option that we could consider, but if you watch Animal Planet/Discovery/National Geography, you would be dead scared of living there. You can't go camping, swimming or doing any other fun outdoor activity. The most dangerous specie of most animals are found there.

newacca: With God on our side,we are forging ahead. All those that have gotten their visa. Congrats. I wish u all d best out there. All those that are awaiting medical and those that have done medicals and r awaiting visa,God that started it will complete his good work. Those that were refused,try again in a different way. Delay is never a denial. Try Plan B if you have. but bear in mind that God has better plans for everyone.
I see the glass cup has half filled rather than half empty. I am in the 12mnth of my treatment. 12months gone,6mnths remaining. GOD is my strength. I miss all u guyz here. I am back again!!!

wemi85: @ all.Please my friend has collected his medical instructions. The two conditions were one year tuition and he should also pay for board. He is already sorting out the tuition but the problem with the board is that his school George Brown College does not offer on campus accommodation just homestay for anyone who is interested. His parents have two family friends that live in Toronto about 45mins from the school. They are both willing to give him a letter to CDHC saying he can stay with them, send their lease agreement and any other document necessary. My friend will also write a letter to CDHC explaining that his school does not offer on campus accommodation. What do you guys think? Is that a good alternative? Please i need answers oh, his 30days deadline has started counting. Thanks....

Siga: ....Yea...George Brown is located downtown and nothing like that....he can use the family friends lease and all.....also, advise him to call the school and have them may, not sure, may be write a letter stating there is no boarding on campus....

effizypo:

@Alezdegrt: 2yrs college Diploma in Business mgt
@Siga: thanks but how does one do the tracking? I will appreciate a guide please.
@Galala123: thanks for those info. Please what bank did you use? I thought the school is suppose to bear the bank charges. My bank is GTBank I may have to find out. Galala123 if I may ask, like how much did the bank charge you for doing that then? Please I need answers
@Joe980: how can one track EMS via UPS never heard of that.

bumdish:
Your spirit inspires. God will perfect what He has started in your life.

effizypo:

Your academic background is good. A very good sponsor with same surname will be ok. Just make sure your essay is tight.

iluminati: @ Wemi85, never you submit any document from somebody in canada proofing that u will stay with them in toronto. My reason is this.. U must have stated in ur form that u dont hace relatives or family member in canada. 2. cDHC will check the staus of those ur people accommodating u there and maybe they went as student or visiting and stayed and never came back so cdhc will feel they will influence u or u have relative but u are hidding it b4. 3. Your best solution is.. Just get a letter from george brown that they dont offer campus accommodation and print out their site where it is proven there also write a letter that george brown only offer home stay and u cannot pay for home stay untill the family u are going to stay with sees u live. This will help.

iluminati: @ J20 i booked Ethiopia airline at 201k for dec 28th. How much did u book air canada to newfoundland? How did u reserve accommodation in memorial uni?

kayce43: UPDATED MEDICAL AWAITEES BY GODS GRACE/
7 of us remaining now
@OmosanyaOlak 3rd August
@bryanhumber 15th August
@mercylicious- Sept 13th
@eldred the don - Sept 13th
@Xtus- Sept 18th
@kayce 43 -Sept 19th
@adexcube - sept 24th (flight School)

STAY POSITIVE IT IS WELL. GODS GRACE BE WITH US

Siga: ...nice enough time...what date?

jman77: @siga,pls throw more light on "LEAVE OF ABSENCE LETTER",is it applicable in civil service?,how many year(s) in service for one to be eligible to it? Or how?

J20: @Kayce43
I join you in prayers. God will do it
Remain expectant.

galala123:

My Bank is UBA Plc. I will go through my statement later to get the exact figures. I believe I paid in a cheque of about CAD12,800 and was credited with about USD12,3+ (seems they further took yet another fee from this amount again- will get the figures later).
I lost CAD500 non refundable accomodation deposit also. In fact the school got the non-refundable fee, CDHC got non refundable visa fee, VFS got their processing fee, DHL got their own share, the hotel I stayed in when I went to submit in Lagos got their own fee, transport company got their own, Bank got their own initial transfer fee + Bank draft for CDHC fee, and also got commission on clearing international money order and even corresponding bank got their own too. Na only me no get my own for the transaction oh! BuT the struggle continues. I did not submit for winter 2013 but, the tension is killing me as I wait eagerly for positive feedback for our peeps waiting for medicals invite. It is not an easy process which perhaps makes it all the more "worth it" if you succeed.

omosanyaolak:
lets see what CDHC will do this week.

iluminati: @ J20 its 201k not 210k i book one way not return. I wrote memorial and they said accommodation is full. I have book air canada to st john on 29th dec by 8.30am cos the flight from naija will arrive at 6.30am. Pls which other good link can u give me so that i can book off camp accommodation since campus accommodation is filled up.

effizypo:

Too bad. See what people suffer in Nigeria. I dont know why these high commissions discourage honest applicants. I wont spend 2million naira to arrange and get a Canadian visit visa and claim assylum or marry whity take get papers if I wanted to. But I dont need it. Most study applicants are legits. yes they may stay back but they chose to do it the legitimate way. Anyway sorry about the loss. I dont think GT will charge as much though.