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AbelAbdul:
Do it yourself. Was it an agent that did the school processing for you? Better do things yourself. That pervert boy would come here to tell you otherwise

We both agree on one thing: do it yourself, as I am also a do-it-yourself kind of person.

But if you must use an agent which I know some people believe so much in agent for reasons I do not know why, make sure you use a licensed one, and in Nigeria we only have seven.

Another thing next time, please don’t sneak diss me @ my name 😄😄.

[quote author=UnhingedCzar post=138683689][/quote]You are asking why I said a business degree is a useless degree for anyone coming to Canada in 2026. Let me explain why.

Most people coming to Canada want to stay after finishing school. To do that, you usually have to go through the PR process. If you have been following the recent Express Entry draws, most of them have been category-based draws for things like healthcare, social work, senior manager and French speakers. Sometimes there are a few exceptions, but overall it has become more difficult.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/ministerial-instructions/express-entry-rounds.html

They have not even done a STEM draw in a long time now and PNP are not as easy as 2021 times

So if you are coming with a business degree, the only exception is if you calculate your CRS points and you are already around 450–470 before coming to Canada. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/check-score.html

Then you could add 2 years of Canadian work experience, which gives about 53 points, plus the points from a Canadian education:

1 or 2 year diploma/certificate: 15 points

Bachelor’s degree (3 years or more) or masters/PHD: 30 points

For Canadian work experience:

1 year gives you: 40 points

2 years gives you: 53 points

So the real question is this: if you calculate your CRS score without coming to study or work in Canada, and your points are already around 450–470, then yes, you could study business and still possibly get invited through the Canadian Experience Class.

But if you are not already in the 450–470 range before coming to Canada, it becomes very difficult to encourage someone to study business in Canada because getting PR may be hard except you learn french

Unless someone plans to use another pathway, like what Badadvisor has done getting married to his 150KG GF for PR.

Trust2021:
Good morning house I got offer at Fleming college it was stated to pay 2000cad deposit to secure my seat after which 8,8879cad to be paid May 1, 2026. All this payment cover first semester tuition payment now if I pay only 6000cad toward the first semester tuition payment and show the remaining tuition balance plus living expenses in POF and apply for study permit does this idea okay and make sense or is it a must to pay all the first semester tuition fee before applying for study permit.

The school asked you to pay $2,000 first because if your study permit is rejected, it is easier for them to process and refund that amount back to you. So just follow the school's instructions and do not rush the process.

Paying the $2,000 deposit already shows that you are willing and able to remove money from your account to pay for your school fees.

Also, make sure the remaining tuition fees plus your living expenses https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/get-documents/financial-support.html

are available in your bank account. It is also good to add a little extra money to show that you have additional funds in case of unexpected expenses. Some people refer to this as miscellaneous expenses because trust me you will be spending alot of miscellaneous expenses

don't be like AbelAbdul who keeps getting admission he currently has 3 admission but keeps getting back to back Visa rejection because no funds and blames everyone online for picking schools he can not afford

Emilie04:
Good evening everyone. I am new here.
So, I recently got an offer letter to a 2years diploma program in BioScience Technology in Saskatchewan Canada, which aligns with my previous educational background.
Please I need help starting visa application process and if possible a reputable agent would do. Thank you

Nigeria only has seven licensed immigration consultants in the entire country. They are not cheap but the Facebook and Instagram Telegram agents are cheaper

I am a do-it-yourself person, but I understand that some people may not fully understand the immigration process. Some also come from wealthy families and may prefer to hire professional assistance, which is understandable.

However, if you are speaking with anyone who claims to be an immigration consultant, please make sure they are licensed ask for their RCIC college ID .

If they are not among the seven licensed consultants in Nigeria or are not licensed by the Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) or Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIAs), please verify them using the official public register below:

https://register.college-ic.ca/Public-Register-EN/RCIC_Search.aspx

Please check carefully. There are many Facebook/ Whatsapp agents claiming to offer immigration services, and unfortunately many of them are not legitimate. I try my best to warn people about them.

Remember, no one knows your situation better than you. The immigration application process can be done online by yourself. It is mostly like an IF/ELSE questionnaire:

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/apply.html

(1) Sign in and register
(2) Answer the questions
(3) Submit your documents
(4) Pay the fee

If you have questions, keep asking here and we will help you.

You can do it yourself. Please be careful and avoid unlicensed agents.

even with 3 admission AbelAbdul keeps facing back to back visa rejections and is blaming it on the fake agents he is using while he know he can not truly afford the lincenced agent rememeber in Nigeria we have only 7

lanresz:
How many Canadians have such an amount in savings? How many Nigerians make such in a year to accumulate such savings.

As I said before at 70% Visa rejection for Nigerians above country average IRCC do not want those Nigerians

Chelseaboy101:
If you like get 100K for account as POF... If IRCC will deny you, they will still deny you. There are a lot of factors in play when it comes to Canada visa application, not just to have 45K CAD as POF.

That’s why in my post replying to the lady, I said that all things being equal, already having a U.S. visa, having family ties in Canada, showing strong finances, and being able to link your funds to a legitimate business or income will greatly improve your chances.

Chelseaboy101:
POF is important but come on, how many average Nigerians have 45K CAD in there bank account?

Sad I know with 75% rejection rate for Nigerians IRCC does not want the average Nigerian

MayorOfEdmonton:
Baba is there a “statistic” or official visa requirement of $45,000 PoF as a tourist?
While your stats about visa refusal is accurate…it’s unrelated to POF. Which was the question OP asked.

Let’s learn to separate verifiable facts from personal opinion.
Fact: there’s increasing rejection rate of TRV.
Opinion: having a significant POF ($45k that most Canadians don’t even have saved) that can be traced to the stated source of income improves possible positive outcome.

And you’re 100% correct that the 2026 TRV rejection rate will keep increasing as Conservatives are asking for Diab to be fired for problems that predates her resumption of office. It has become very political now.
Cheers

You see, when I started by saying people call me a mad man, I was not joking. But I understand that when you talk too much about these things, sooner or later people will call you a mad man.

The average Canadian often has parents or grandparents who have already paid off their homes and can refinance to get a line of credit. They may also have their TFSA RRSP maxed out with that amount or even more. Because of this, their savings might appear lower since a lot of their money is in investments.

But remember, you are a Nigerian not the average Canadian who can easily get access to credit or a line of credit.

So tell me: how much should a Nigerian who already has about a 75% visa rejection rate as of 2025 show as Proof of Funds (POF)?

Theyemmie:
Sorry hahaha

4) Quality Assurance / GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) diplomas and certificates

This is the one I talked about but most of them are offered in Ontario with exorbitant tuitions
If I can see one in the Atlantic then I would love to do that

If not then this (1) Biotechnology (diploma)

If you really want it, you will go ahead and search for the school yourself.

With 12–13k CAD max per year, you are probably looking at Atlantic provinces. And remember, that’s just tuition other fees get added on top.

A lot of Quality Assurance / GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) diplomas and certificates are just one year for example, Conestoga College:
Food Safety and Quality Assurance Food Processing https://gateway.conestogac.on.ca/fulltime/food-safety-and-quality-assurance-food-processing?utm

I try to give short answers, but you’ll find what you’re looking for when you do some searching.

Then you can come back here and ask more questions people will help.

Ulomaceline:
Good morning gurus in the house. Thank you all for your contributions in this thread.
I was offered admission at St Lawrence College Kingston Ontario for Fall intake.
The school recommended using BorderPass for the study permit application, though it's optional.
Please, I would like to know about BorderPass, even though I have made some research about it. Has anyone here used it for their application?. And what is the success rate for those that have used it.
@amnotapervert, please your contributions will be highly appreciated 👍.

I do not know what BorderPass is, I am a bit old school.

I just went over their website and, in summary, they appear to be visa processing agents who also have registered direct access to collages and Universities https://www.norquest.ca/international-student/immigration/borderpass/

Personally, I am more of a do it yourself kind of person because no one knows your situation better than you do.

However, if you need assistance, I always recommend using a licensed immigration consultant or an immigration lawyer when you have your admission in the whole of Nigeria we only have 7 of them https://register.college-ic.ca/Public-Register-EN/RCIC_Search.aspx

When they help you, they will state on your forms that they are assisting you as your representative in filling out the visa application.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigration-citizenship-representative/learn-about-representatives.html

https://ircc.canada.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=854&top=4

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/video/a-victim-disappearing-act-choose-your-representative-carefully.html

Just make sure you read what the application says about using a third-party representative. From a quick look, it seems legitimate if they are providing lawyers to review your application.

That said, if anything feels fishy, call it out and make sure you understand every step of the process they are handling on your application.

mikeayus:
45000 CAD For visitor visa? Even PR doesn't require that much for a single person oo as POF

When I put numbers out, people call me a mad man. Yes, the amount might look like a lot, but let me tell you something: I don’t say anything without backing it up with facts from government websites and Statistics Canada. 😂

So let me explain.

The visa refusal rate from 2020 to 2026 for Nigerians applying for a Canadian visitor visa has roughly been:

2020: 55–60%

2021: 60–65%

2022: 60–65%

2023: 65–70% (estimated) this was when Canada tightened screening for temporary residents.

2024: 70%+ (I call this the year of mass rejection)

2025 (early data): around 60–70%, but I’m still waiting for the full data it has not been published

2026 (projection): from the trend of the numbers, I believe it could reach 75–80% refusal.

https://www.ourcommons.ca/DocumentViewer/en/44-1/CIMM/report-8/page-30

Fun fact:

Nigeria’s visitor visa refusal rate in the official IRCC dataset is about 65%.

The global Canada visitor visa refusal rate in 2024 was around 54%.

This means the Nigerian refusal rate is consistently higher than the global average.

Please take time to absolve that

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/transparency/committees/cow-jun-9-2025/migration-integrity.html

So if you are applying, you usually need more money in your account than the average applicant to prove you can afford the trip and that you are not coming to claim asylum.

Even if you personally have no such intention, IRCC has seen many cases, including people with U.S. visas who still come to Canada and claim asylum.

Remember, you are holding a Nigerian passport, and unfortunately that affects how applications are assessed.

I don’t make up numbers. I just share data from government sources. As of today, statistically speaking, a Nigerian applicant has roughly around a 70%+ chance of visa refusal.

Now, as for you this thing has improve your chances:
Having a U.S. visa, Having family ties in Canada, Showing strong finances, Being able to link your funds to a legitimate business or income

All these factors can help strengthen your application.

Welcome to my TED Talk. 😄

ATTAHDYE:
If this is about booking an appointment with VFS, what I usually suggest is that you leave it for a while, sometimes it could be the internet or website that is having issues.

You can try doing it at midnight when the traffic is less.

It is better to book appointments separately for each individual.

Good idea...

I can remember the good old days 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 when VFS office was walk in and everything was paper based no online...

when you will connect your paper application to see updates online

I have old in this IRCC visa system hahahah

ucystan:
My younger sister is a permanent Resident and she will be giving me an invitation letter.

I will be staying in her house. ( she is renting a 3bedroom house with her family in Moncton, Newbrunswick)

I own a primary school in Festac Lagos.

I have a valid US B1/B2 visa, I also have a 10years UK visa.

All my kids are grown and live in the US, i am here with my husband only, but he isn't traveling with me.

Please, how much is ideal to have in my account for Canada visit visa?
What documents are required from me?
Is it required for money to be in my business account and also in my personal account? Like how much are we looking at? I have never applied for Canada visa before.

The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website works like an IF/ELSE statement.

Everyone’s case is different, and the documents required to support whatever you select will be requested at the end of the questionnaire. So no one can tell you the exact list of documents you need, because no one knows your situation better than you do.

You will need to sign up,

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/apply-visitor-visa.html

answer the questions about yourself, and then provide the documents requested at the end such as proof of funds (POF), a letter of invitation from your sister (if applicable), and copies of any previous visas you have held.

When asked whether your POF account should be business or personal, it depends on your purpose of travel and your source of income. The minimum required funds also depend on whether you are applying alone or with a dependent. but just have nothing less than $45,000 CAD as a single person that has family in Canada that they will stay with...

Most people with a valid U.S. B1/B2 visa who have never had a visa refusal may have their application processed faster under the CAN+ program ( when you answer the questions the system will do all that for you)

So no one can fully complete the process for you .... You need to start the application yourself . If you have questions along the way, you can always bring them here. Many people here are knowledgeable about the process ( even more than any Facebook agent you know) and can guide you as you go.

Theyemmie:
Bsc pharmacology
I don’t have a province in mind just a province that’s open to visitors and path to pr is easy

I’m a medical representative for a pharmaceutical company 5years and it aligns with my field of study.
I haven’t really decided on the field I intend to apply to, I just need what sells well in Canada
My research showed it’s majorly quality assurance/regulatory affairs (most of which are offered in Ontario with exorbitant tuitions)and those nursing and care stuff I don’t want to do all that

Most research courses require 2.1 and also mailing a supervisor before applying
I just need what sells in Canada in the pharmaceutical field that would accept 2.2

By cheap I mean $12000 -$13000 max
I don’t mind switching to tech too but I think my visa would most likely be rejected

You are giving me an assignment 😂 hahaha.

Normally people pay for this but we are sharing free knowledge here

I always like when people find information themselves, but I’m always willing to point you in the right direction.

The $12,000–$13,000 per year ( remember you are looking for 2 years so thats double the price ) tuition is mostly found in some of the cheaper universities or colleges in Atlantic Canada that’s typically where you will see that range.

Since you are considering a college option because of your 2.2, I can still guide you.

However, I need your input. From my little research and based on your profile, I think these types of programs would suit you in college.

Please correct me if I am wrong or let me know the specific course you are considering:

(1) Biotechnology (diploma)

(2) Bioscience Technology (diploma)

(2) Business / Commerce ( I do not recommend because business is a useless degree for anyone coming to Canada as an international student in 2026)

(3) Life Sciences programs

(4) Quality Assurance / GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) diplomas and certificates

(5) Applied Clinical Research

(6) clinical research diploma

DavidHume:
I was banned because when I enter OTP it does not move forward, it just rolls and ask for OTP again. Could this be because I am trying to put 2 applicant in one profile.

Which it says I am allowed to though. But it's not going pass OTP

that I do not know but you can contact VFS office I am not so sure of that

Theyemmie:
Can someone recommend schools that offer post graduate diploma that is cheap and 2years so one can get 3years PGWP?
MSc is hard to get into with 2.2

We need more context.

You didn’t mention what your BSc degree is in.
You didn’t mention which province you plan to stay in or are considering.
You didn’t mention your current job or whether it aligns with your field of study.
You didn’t mention what type of Program or programs you’re looking for.

Please don’t just be packing admission letters like AbelAbdul and getting visa rejections back to back.

You need to give proper context. Also, tell us what “cheap” means to you what tuition range per year are you working with?

AbelAbdul:
I got admission into 3 Canadian Universities and I only used my transcript

You’re stacking admissions like they’re Super Bowl rings… but still no visa in sight 😭

At this point, are you chasing degrees or just collecting IRCC rejection emails?

AbelAbdul:
I got admission into 3 Canadian Universities and I only used my transcript

If you want to attack me, please do that on the appropriate forum.

Please, that’s all I ask.

https://www.nairaland.com/8628526/what-worst-thing-overheard-while#138651755

AbelAbdul:
I heard that amnotapervert is a scam agent

Poor man admission will waste in your hand

ElizabethQ:
Thank you so much for your helpful response. Can I send you a mail?

Yes sure no problem but its always better to ask uestion here so everyone can learn also

coolflame7:
Please I need suggestions house.
I have a Bachelor’s of nursing in Nigeria and am looking to migrate to Canada through the study route. But finding a suitable course is currently challenging for me. I have gotten admission for Disability support professional which is a certificate program and am not very comfortable with that because of how a visa officer will see it. I’d prefer a masters program that is health related. Any suggestions please

Go for a Master’s program you get higher points in the CRS draw compared to a postgraduate diploma.

remember also Visa CAP does not affect Masters and PHD so as long as you have your funds and everthing looks good your visa will get approved

Remember long term not short and at that time you will need every point necessary :

Two or more credentials (one must be 3+ years) = 128 points (without spouse)
Master’s degree = 135 points (without spouse)
PhD = 150 points (without spouse)

You also have the option of PNP draws based on the province you are in. Since you are in healthcare, you have a strong advantage because healthcare occupations are currently in high demand.

You can check schools like the University of Northern British Columbia or Memorial University of Newfoundland to see if they are currently accepting applications.

it will cost you less than 20 million naira in school fees for the 2 years total

https://www.unbc.ca/finance/accounts-receivable/tuition-and-fees#2025-26-graduate-student-tuition-and-fees

https://www.mun.ca/become/graduate/programs-and-courses/nursing/

ElizabethQ:
Good day everyone

I have a degree in English language, I have a 1 year+ son. I want to apply for Early childhood education and I’m sponsoring myself. I have 30k usd as cash which I have saved overtime but I don’t know how to deposit this to avoid lump-sum deposit.I plan on going with September intake. I also have been money saved up in my sister’s account, transferring this money to me might be a red flag. Will depositing the usd in my dom account be a bad idea?. My son’s father is not coming along, it’s just me and my son. How do I go about this. And will the course switch be accepted? Thank you In anticipation

You need to get admission first. That is what you should focus on. Look for a school that offers the program you’re interested in, apply, and hopefully you get admission.

If you have saved that amount of money over time and it is already in your account, that is good.

You do not need to move it to another account as long as you are sponsoring yourself. It is actually better for the money to remain in your account.

There is nothing wrong with having a lump sum, as long as the savings were built up over time and not deposited all at once without explanation.

You just need to show proof that you were able to save that money through your business or your job. As long as you can explain the source clearly, you are fine.

30k United States Dollar equals 41.02k Canadian Dollar is a good amount of money but its not enought you need full school fees plus $22,895 CAD (living expenses requirement). https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/get-documents/financial-support.html

Regarding the child, you will need a written and signed consent letter from the child’s father in order for the child to travel with you. IRCC can refuse your visa if you do not provide this when traveling with a minor. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/minor-children-travelling-canada.html

IMO Since the child is only one year old, there are not many options for schooling alone with a 1 year old. IRCC understands that childcare is expensive, and traveling immediately with a young child can make it harder to convince them of your plans. Many people choose to settle first finish school and obtain a work permit before bringing their children. However, in all cases, you still need the child’s father to sign a consent letter confirming he agrees to the child traveling with you.

amnotapervert:
😂 At this point, Memorial University of Newfoundland owes me commission for marketing!

I have mentioned their lower international tuition so many times, I am basically doing unpaid brand promotion. They should at least send me a hoodie or something.

From my research, I found that tuition at Memorial University of Newfoundland is relatively low because it is the only public university in the entire province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Since it is the province’s primary public university, the government heavily funds and invests in it. Because there are no other major public universities competing for provincial funding, more resources can be directed toward this institution.

That level of government support likely contributes to why tuition even for international students has historically been lower compared to many universities in other provinces.

If you imagine a region the size of Southeast Nigeria having only one public university, the government would likely prioritize funding and investing in that single institution as well.

Adding one more affordable school ( Cheap School) to this list: University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC).

If you calculate from the screenshot above, the Master of Social Work tuition is $3,104.40 CAD per semester. Over 2 years (6 semesters), the total tuition comes to $18,626.40 CAD. that's about 18 to 20 million naira https://www.unbc.ca/finance/accounts-receivable/tuition-and-fees#2025-26-graduate-student-tuition-and-fees

You really can’t get much better than that for a Master’s program in Canada.

agabusta:
It seems when there's a yes answer to visa refusals in the past. It bypasses Can+

adelforreal did you answer yes to past visa refusals?

Thank your for the update

agabusta:
It seems when there's a yes answer to visa refusals in the past. It bypasses Can+

adelforreal did you answer yes to past visa refusals?

Thank you for that update

DavidHume:
Hello friends i applied for a visiting visa for my parents. please what are the list they need to go to the VFS office with aside the biometrics request letter and passport id and photo graph

i tried applying for an appointment for them but the appointment website said i have been banned

About the “Banned” Appointment Website Issue, can you explain where you are applying from and how many login attempts were made?

Were you using a VPN or refreshing the page repeatedly?

From my little experience, this is quite common with the VFS booking system. It usually happens when there are too many login attempts, use of a VPN, or repeated page refreshes. I believe it is typically a 24–48 hour temporary ban.

If it is still happening after that period, you should contact VFS. https://services.vfsglobal.com/nga/en/nga/contact-us

Multiple booking attempts within a short time are usually the main cause.

Please someone correct me if I am wrong

lantres000:
Wow! thank you so much for such a detailed response. This is Super impressive.But in my consultancy, we are not paid with payslips, but with Timesheet(My payment comes per day and its usually logged in a timesheet where you are paid at the end of the month) Do i submit the timesheet as a back up for the payslip?

Yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

If your consultancy doesn’t issue payslips, your timesheets can act as proof of income but you need to make it clear to IRCC. Here’s what you should do:

Submit the timesheets showing:

Your daily rates, Days worked and Total monthly payment

Add a company letter from the HR partner of your consultancy confirming:

You work as a consultant and Payment is based on timesheet/days worked and Amounts are paid monthly and the Duration of your engagement

You need to remove every possible doubt from IRCC about you and how you obtained your funds. If possible, clearly show the payments reflected in your 6 months bank statements so the officer can easily match the deposits to your timesheet totals.

If you get paid once a month, clearly state that in your Proof of Funds (POF) explanation letter and make sure it matches what appears on your bank statement.

For example, you can write:

“I am paid once every month as the amount of work I have done on my timesheet, and my salary is deposited into my account on the first of each month, as reflected in my bank statements.”

Everything should align your explanation, your employment letter, and your bank statement so there are no inconsistencies.

I know it might sound extreme, but put yourself in the shoes of an IRCC officer reviewing visa applications. They may have over 100 files to assess in a week. They do not have time to carefully analyze finances that do not add up at first glance. If something looks inconsistent or unclear immediately, it can raise concerns.

Make it simple, clear, and easy to understand.
Basically, the timesheet + company letter = your payslip substitute. As long as they can see where the money comes from, it strengthens your application.

Provide every possible document that links the consultancy, your job, you personally, and the money entering your account.

For 2024/2025/2026 applications, IRCC wants to see complete transparency. Make sure everything makes sense so that anyone reviewing your profile has no doubt about how the money entered your account, who is paying you, and the nature of the job you do.

Great1tech:
What are the medical tests they do to someone at their hospital? And whats the amount range to be on the pof and can i use my daddy as sponsor with my own account too as backup with some money transferred to me by my daddy as an additional one to his own bank statement and also after first refusal. How long before someone can apply again?

1 Answer The medical exam

Physical examination (weight, height, blood pressure) , Medical history questions, Chest X-ray (to check for tuberculosis), Blood test (HIV & syphilis screening for adults), Urine test, Vision check

They are mainly checking for Tuberculosis and any Communicable diseases

the main things is they are making sure you do not have Any condition that could cause excessive demand on Canada’s health system

2 Answer Proof of Funds

For Proof of Funds (POF), you should have your full school fees plus $22,895 CAD (living expenses requirement). https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/get-documents/financial-support.html

If your school fees for 2 years are $35,000, then:

$35,000 + $22,895 = $57,895 CAD minimum

I usually say $60,000 CAD minimum (or about 60 million naira), but people say I am a mad man 😂 but its on the governments website telling you how much you need to have minimum plus your school fees

but it always works when you have a minimum of that amount as long as you can prove link to the business or employment to the amount

3 Answer Sponsorship

You can use your dad as your sponsor and also include your own account as backup, with some money transferred to you by your dad as additional support.

No matter how the money is transferred, your dad’s account must show proof of how he earned the money (for example, linking it to his business or employment).

Yes, transferring money to your account is good. If he can transfer the cost of living to your account and keep the school fees in his own account, that’s fine too. but your dad would write a letter saying he transfered the money to you for living expenses and he is responsible for taking care of you

Since he is your dad, he can even be your main and only sponsor. Just make sure that when you are paying the school acceptance fee, it comes from his account. Then explain clearly in your Letter of Explanation that he is responsible for taking care of you as your sponsor and has demonstrated this by paying your acceptance fee.

4 Answer – Reapplying After Refusal

There is no specific waiting period before you can apply again after a refusal.

Just make sure you properly address all the reasons for the initial refusal before reapplying.

Can you tell us why your visa was rejected? What reasons did the visa office give?

lantres000:
Good Afternoon Great people. Please i need your help.
I applied for a Canada tourist visa for myself and my wife and we were unfortunately denied Visa. Reasons for denial is as follows :

" Applicant has failed to demonstrate the source of funds and
establish their source of income. Financial information is not supported with sufficient
documentation to support the account balance on file. I have concerns with the Applicant's
access to funds. I am not satisfied that the Applicant's assets and financial situation are sufficient
to support the stated purpose of travel"

Currently i Consult for 2 Oil servicing companies and my renumeration comes in 100% USD for one of them while the second comes in 60% USD and 40% naira. For the application, i submitted only the USD bank statement without a pay slip.

Please guys help me advise on why the visa was denied and if i can re apply immediately what are the right documents to add.

Good afternoon boss.

Please I write a lot just take your time and read hahahah

From the refusal reason, this is clearly a source of funds issue, not that you don’t have money.

2025/2026 is a period when IRCC wants to see every possible supporting document they do not make assumptions. You have to prove everything clearly and completely.

You submitted only your USD statement without:

(1) Consultancy contracts (2) Company letters (3) Payslips/invoices (4) Tax documents

So IRCC saw money but couldn’t confirm where it came from or if it’s stable income.

That’s why they said they’re not satisfied with your financial situation and access to funds.

Also, since part of your income comes in Naira, not submitting that account may have made your profile look incomplete.

You can reapply immediately, but don’t use the same documents.

Next time include:

(1) 6 months USD + Naira statements

Letter from both oil servicing companies confirming: You work with them, Your payment structure (100% USD / 60% USD + 40% naira) and How long you’ve been working with them

Since 40% of your income comes in Naira from one company, not showing that account makes your financial profile incomplete.

(2) Consultancy contracts

If they see random USD inflows without explanation, it can look like: Third-party funds or Temporary deposits Or borrowed money

(3) Company letters confirming your remuneration structure

(4) Tax clearance (if available)

Strong cover letter explaining your income and trip plan

Once you properly link your deposits to your job, your chances will improve very well

Shemadex:
good morning my people
pls how do i get my IUC number to track my application myself, because i cant contact my representative anymore

At any stage of the process, did you do any biometrics (fingerprints)?

If yes, check the Biometric Instruction Letter (BIL) given to you by"the representative" from IRCC. Some Facebook agents try to take it back after the person has done BIometric hahahah I have seen it all trust me

It typically contains your Unique Client Identifier (UCI)

adelforreal:
Thanks for the response.

1) Sept 2025 to expire April

2) No

3) Applying from Naija

Very strange

Make sure you carefully review all the questions and how you answered them it works almost like an if/else statement.

You qualify for CAN+ because you travelled to Canada within the last 10 years.

When submitting a standard Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) application online, during the questionnaire section, once you select “Yes” to:

(1) Have you held a Canadian visitor visa in the past 10 years?

or

(2) Do you currently hold a valid U.S. nonimmigrant visa?

The system will then display questions related to CAN+ eligibility.

adelforreal:
Hello guys,

I am currently filling the online application for a visa renewal having previously visited Canada twice. On getting to the document upload section, all the requirements from the previous application were still listed contrary to my expectation of it being treated under CAN plus with just few documents required.

Kindly clarify.

Thank you.

More clerification

(1) When was your last visit to Canada? expiring date

(2) Do you have a valid U.S. visa? expiring date

(3) Are you applying from Nigeria or another country?