₦airaland Forum

mr1759:
Who tell palm oil is expensive, the airline will not allow you put on their plane

NONNYG:
2 weeks visa YES, 3 months visa NO

coming to UAE is like playing bet9ja with ur 500k, anything can happen

centoqoh:
Bross...are u ok?
Your visa expires 23rd Feb and you want to start going on 14th Feb.
You believe you'd get a job in Dubai within a week?
Well, I love ur faith and wish u d best of luck. After all, i've never been to Dubai so who am i to discourage u?

centoqoh:
Bross...are u ok?
Your visa expires 23rd Feb and you want to start going on 14th Feb.
You believe you'd get a job in Dubai within a week?
Well, I love ur faith and wish u d best of luck. After all, i've never been to Dubai so who am i to discourage u?

ChuksEbube:
Go straight for masters program of two years

Frankrobbn1:
adexyz91,

Generally the chances of getting a study permit application approved with a year program is usually Slim but not impossible. Reasons because the Visa officer sees such applicant as not a genuine student, who will complete the course of study in Canada and would depart at the end of the authorized stay and they also believe that such applicants are using study permit as a means to facilitate entry into Canada.
It will be best you secure admission for a 2 years program and reapply OR If you think you can convince the visa officer then go ahead and provide a rational explanation to why you opted out for this course.

All the best!

Frankrobbn1:
Hello adexyz91,
On behalf of the forum we say we are deeply sorry about the outcome of your application.

Sir/Ma,
Your GCMS note is clearly pointing at your home ties, the job offer you presented. The visa officer is not satisfied that such job offer will compell your return back home, your family too they are not satisfied your family can compel your return back home, you have not convinced the visa officer the benefits of studying such program in Canada rather than Nigeria, there are limited proof of property and assets which can compel your return back home.

Below listed are what you can do to tackle the concerns of the visa officer :

1-) Start by drafting a wonderful SOP/LOE clearly stating why such course deserves to be taken in Canada rather than Nigeria.
2-) The benefits of such course after completion of studies in Canada.... Go as far as convincing the visa officer that the chances of securing a job in Nigeria is very high after studies in Canada.
3-) Let them know you're a genuine student and you're applying in good faith(strictly for studies and nothing else) and you will be coming back after your studies in Canada.
4-) Please the job offer you included do away with it in your next application( As the Visa officer said that the employment evidence does not constitute a tie to your home country)
5-) Let them know you're not using study permit as means to facilitate entry into Canada, by letting them know that there are better living/job opportunities here in Nigeria after your studies in canada(proof them wrong that Nigeria is not a troubled Nation).... You and I know say na troubled nation sha
6-) In your next application try as much as possible to include assests/properties in your name okay, it will go a long way in addressing personal assests raised by the Visa officer.
7-) Add each and every members of your family birth certificates (All your siblings) in next your application.
8-) Lastly, change your course to a 2 years and above program, that is reasonable to your previous studies/job role.

If you do the above 8 mentioned. Your next application will be a success.

All the best!

ChuksEbube:
I'm sorry, fam. But I keep saying this but u guys won't listen.... Stop applying for a one year program. It's automatic denial except in very rare cases with strong sop. I'm so upset.... Even if Buhari is your sponsor, they'll still deny you. SMH...... Wats your previous educational qualification?

adexyz91:
Hi, I have my GCMS note now and attached is a screen shot of the VO's note. I need the gurus to help me out as I deferred my admission and am to send my study permit in (God's grace) before July as (deadline given by the school). Another thing I noticed is that my the certificate program is in Information and Business Technology field and I studied Electrical and Electronic Engineering. I will so much appreciate responses from all. Thanks

OriEyeLe:
Well I'm yet to submitted but almost done, one thing is only you can write 100% truth about yourself in your SOP then after that you can give gurus to help you review it, that's the mistake I made in my previous app, no one can write 100% truth about your life than you.

so on the purpose of visit, I didn't talk more than a line about my undergraduate studies since I'm using my work experience (different course from my undergraduate entirely). So I talk more on my work experience, I explained more on why my intended course warrant the cost of studies and benefits of the course here in Nigeria by citing facts and figures they can look up, i explained how my work experience has prepared me for my intended course and how it will help me contribute to the class, I explained how some subjects in my intended course will help me upon return to my job, why Canada and why the school, how to finance my studies, I explained reasons why I must come back. I didn't go deep the way I did now in my previous app.

On the weak employment thing; now I explained what I do at work, my position, how it has prepared me for this course then I submitted work related documents( I didn't explain what I do at work in my previous app)

Limited employment prospects: this is about future plans I guess, I explained what I will be doing after my studies with proofs and why I will return to Nigeria, I explained why the course is more useful to me in Nigeria than in Canada.

Personal asset : I didn't submit any personal assets documents before, now I'm submitting my own statement of acct, my landed documents, car docs too and I took advantage of my parents assets too as I will inherit some. I briefly explained this is separate letter addressing how I have tackled the refusal reasons


not sufficient family in Nigeria thing: I discussed little about my family ,our numbers and now I'm planning to submit my siblings birth certificate and add them in my new app as I didn't even talk about them in my previous app at all


That's how I tackled it and I hope it works for me this time. May God help Us

OriEyeLe:
Wow,,, exactly what I have in my GCMNOTES, same thing from A-Z. God go help us ooo

Lucious477:
Hello all, I'm sharing this to encourage others.

I started my journey by considering both Canadian and Australian Immigration but made up my mind to drop Australia movement for that of Canada due to the cost involved, also Canada PR process looked more straight forward to me.

ECA
I decided to use WES for my assessment because I'm an Engineering professional and WES is needed in processing future professional engineering qualifications in Canada, as well as sending transcripts to Canadian Universities in the future. Also, I took the pain to assess both my BEng and MSc degrees (both from Nigerian schools) because of the above reasons.
I started processing my WES application in August 15, 2017 and my WES E-copy report got ready in Nov 30, 2017 (timeline 2.5 months). My WES hardcopy report got to my apartment- delivered by NIPOST on January 4, 2018 (used standard delivery, $7). Although, I have never used the hardcopy.

IELTS
Took my exam on October 14, 2017 and passed on first attempt LRWS 8.5, 8, 7.5, 7.5 (Max point for Express Entry)
-My study tips
I studied for two months (1 month intensive).
I printed the test answer booklets for reading, listening and writing test (got them free online). Reason is because I wanted to simulate typical exam conditions and I also practiced using a stopwatch.
-Listening
I practiced using the Cambridge material from 2016 to the end. A week to my exam, I did two listening test everyday in order to stay sharp. To be honest, I hardly scored 8 during practice and multi choice questions were my weakness so I spent more time at these. During my exam, I followed the audio recording by moving my pencil beneath the sentences on my question sheet in order to constantly stay focused. I ensured I read all instructions carefully.

-Reading
I practiced using all the past questions on General training reading that I could lay my hands on. I ensured I timed myself to finish in 45mins and checked my work with 15mins. I rarely scored 8 during practice. During my exam, I finished under 50mins, checked my work with 10mins(very helpful because I discovered some mistakes, which I corrected).

-Writing
www.ieltsliz.com was a great companion. I adopted all her different essay and letter formats(very helpful). I wrote at least 1 essay per day (most times). I read using a digital dictionary (for looking up words). I practiced with a stopwatch and tried to finished both parts under 50mins so that I could use the 10mins left for checks. During my practice, I knew how many lines I needed to write, to achieve the required minimum number of words (since I used the IELTS answer sheet). During my test, I finished under 45mins and used 15mins for checks.
-Speaking
I practiced using a voice recorder, which made it possible for me to assess myself. Sometimes I practiced in front of my wife (she acted as the examiner). During my test, I had a relaxed conversation with the test official. I tried to expand my speech, such that the examiner always had to stop me.

I noticed that I was more interested in learning/improving my English language skills than just passing the IELTS test. So it turned into a stronger desire for me. I also realised that passing IELTS can only be done by understanding the test (tricks, structure and rules). To understand IELTS one has to learn from tutors such as Liz and then practice what they have learnt.

I spent more time and resources practicing for IELTS because I needed to overcome my weakness. I gave it my time (despite my 9-5 job) and studied as if my life depended on it. I prepared and wrote my test such that my wife (a nursing mother) won't have to write and also save the money.

My CRS is 454 (lost 27 points since I'm married and my spouse didn't write IELTS or did ECA, but it didn't matter)
Created my profile Dec 5, 2017 got ITA Dec 6, 2017.

I'm presently on AOR stage- Jan 12, 2018.
I'll give detailed update on how I packaged my application for submission on a different post.

Special thanks to God for His grace, and everyone who took out time to contribute on this platform.

Godspeed also to all those preparing for IELTS, waiting for ITA or expecting PPR.

It will end in praise!

adexyz91:
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 the purpose of your visit.
• 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.
This was the mail I got after 13 weeks. Any advise from on the house how I can tackle the reasons stated here? Thanks in anticipation
The documents submitted are:
Sponsor's SOA showing about 10M cash inflow
1st installment payment of tuition
10k CAD living expenses (bank draft)
A future letter of employment and deferment
And other cic documents
I put in for a year technical certificate course. Any help please as regards how to go about the next application. Thanks all

Frankrobbn1:
You don't need to worry about employment Sir!, if you are a fresh graduate. Make sure you clearly state that on your app that you just graduated and you will be fine.

Dominic147:
Good day house.. my student visa application was delayed today due and the reasons for my denials are as follows;
*. Purpose of visit
*. Limitation in employment prospects in country of residents
*. Current employment situations
*. Personal assets and financial status.
Documents submitted includes;
*. Sponsor's statement of account with 10 mollion in his closing balance (my dad)
*. Sponsor's sworn affidavit stating that my tuition and living expenses is already paid into my account (6 million naira)
*. Sponsor's salary pay roll.
*. Sponsor's companies document which indicates I'm a director
*. Sponsor's tax clearance
*. Sponsor's supporting letter
*. Sponsor's house documents
*. My statement of purpose
*. My birth certificate
*. My transcript
*. My nysc cert
*. My statement of account with 6 million paid into my account by sponsor
*. First semester tuition receipt
*. Admission letter
*. All cic documents
*. Police clearance
*. Medical certificate

I'm planning on reapplying soonest and i will want to know what to do to make this application a success in my next application. Thanks y'all

awuf:
Exactly same thing I got. I've ordered my GCMS notes. Cos I can't relate the reasons to my profile.