Favoured111:
so what happens to the visa fees i've already paid for.? would i have to pay fresh fees?

Only CIC can determine if the whole application fee would be refunded or a portion of it would be refunded. In a case of applying again, you will pay a fresh processing fee.

mightyola:


Thanks. Is my Maternal Uncle a 3rd party?.

Yes, he is. Immediate family members are not 3rd party but sometimes, CIC still mention siblings sponsorship as third party. I guess parents are the exceptions. Can't say for sure.

mightyola:
Please if your sponsors live and work abroad (U.S and U.K). Must they provide the sworn affidavit of sponsorship?

It is not a must but to convince a VO, it may be necessary especially if your sponsor is a 3rd party. An affidavit is a binding document and it is tenable as an evidence in a court which makes it credible.

bronze25:

@austinpee4 please can you help me review my SOP. Thanks

Send me a PM.

Favoured111:
hi all, i just submitted my application but realised that because i didn't respond 'yes' to the question,'will you be applying for a family member?'; the application i ended up filling and submitting online is actually a single application not a family application. please is there a way to correct this? my intention was to go for studies together with my children- my hubby was going to accompany us just to settle in, then return back to Nigeria to continue work. i really didn't want to wait till i get mine before applying for theirs. i tried to start all over to see if i'll be able to link my 'already submitted application' with theirs but from the questionnaires given , the system is obviously prompting me to make a fresh application for study permit for myself then my accompanying family will then be part of it.....which is impossicant...

or should i do a paper application for them? then link it to my application? how possible is that? i don't know o just asking... please useful contributions will be highly appreciated... thanks....

Hello ma'am.

As it is now, you may have to withdraw you already submitted application and then apply with a new application which will then have your family members included.
They cannot apply for a study permit as they will independently apply for one while also meeting the requirements for a study permit.

Alternatively, you can wait till a final decision is made on your application after which you can then apply for a visitors visa for them and your husband as well.

larrytorch:


Thanks. Fear don grip me as I saw you stated that there are still people waiting since 2016.

It wasn't me actually and besides, the case mentioned is one of the rare cases. Does not apply to all applications.

larrytorch:


Hello o, Does it mean it takes about a year to hear Feedback from CIC? Cos I'm not getting o. If this is the case, is it safe to start VISA process before admission is granted in order to start school timely?

It is on few cases that application would exceed the processing time stipulated by CIC. Normally, most application are processed and a final decision made within the processing time. So it shouldn't be anything scary. If you intend to apply, apply as early as possible with a complete application meeting CIC's requirement for a study permit.

BTW, there is no way you will start the visa process without being offered admission. You will need the offer letter from the school to apply for a study permit.

mbambah1:
Hello Guyz, Pls I need people who has gone through similar scenario to advice me; I got refused of study visa on August 2nd due to insufficient fund;
Q1: Does it Mean I have only the funding to worry about?
Q2 :my sponsor doesn't have money currently in his account but had a good transaction history, because it's stuck in a government project, it paid tuition deposit of 2000CAD to Memorial University of Newfoundland, if I can Mobilize like 5mill for my sponsor to transfer to my acct as fund for living expenses and tuition balance, is it a head way?
Q3 : Since I used the above mentioned sponsor for first application, will using entirely different sponsor contradict the application.
Q4: having the money I Mobilized for my sponsor transferred into my naira account with no good history, is it going to raise an eyebrow?

Thanks and hope you do come with meaningful contributions

1. Not necessarily. Having been refused for funds alone should not make you neglect other aspect of you application. A different visa officer may review your new application and find a new reason other than the previous one(s).

2. Your sponsor having the remaining funds for your tuition and living expenses is one thing, another thing is him/her being able to justify the source( with proof) and how he/she got the said funds within the time your application was refused and when you reapplied. If there is no proof( receipt of sale of something, etc), i'm afraid it will raise a red flag. If he truly want to sponsor you, i'd rather he pays the remaining fees and you open a dorm account to pay in the living expenses fund. Funds in convertible currencies are easily seen as a strong commitment to an applicant's study.

3. Anybody can sponsor you but more to their claim of sponsorship, they must be able to satisfy the officer that indeed they will. Commitments, affidavits, letter explaining why the have chosen to sponsor you are some important things to note while using a sponsor especially a 3rd party sponsor( non-blood or Family member).

4. It certainly will if there is no proof of the source. You must also explain why and how the money was gotten.

Conclusively, you MUST not in trying to meet the requirements of you study permit raise concerns about your sponsor, sources of your funds and your financial situation. This may also raise concerns about your INTENT which may lead to a refusal for 'PURPOSE Of VISIT'.. You should be lerry of anything that will raise flags in your re-application.

Regards.

deratus:
Austinpee thanks alot.i dont know how to quote comments here.i really appreciate.iv ordered for the case note today.i will work on the SOP when i get it and reapply..Does the processing time after reappling still take as much time as a fresh application?

The processing time as shown on CIC's website only shows the processing time it took that office to process majority of applications submitted. Often time, processing times are updated weekly so it doesn't actually mean any application would stay through the processing time on the website. So apply and worry less about the processing time, a decision hopefully should come WITHIN that time.

abestine:


Sorry for your delay fellow mathematician. I don't know how robust your SOP is concerning relating mathematics to scientific computing, but I think you really have to work on that.

Let me use myself as a case study, I did industrial mathematics first degree, statistics second degree and going for MSc biostatistics in Tue department of Community health science, which isn't too smooth for someone who doesn't know the terrain. I actually applied for a PhD but was granted a MSc admission. My GI st denial was partly due to the fact that I tried to conceal the fact that my admission didn't not merit a PhD so that the VO will not see it as a red flag, still it was seen as one.

When I reapplied, I took my time to research into relating mathematics to statistics and then to biostatistics and explain reason why I was given a MSc admission instead of PhD that I applied and how my supervisor had advice I accept the admission to be able to do some prerequisite in epidemiology which is score course in biostatistics in the department of community health sciences where my admission letter came from.

I also used a letter of explanation to stress the relationship between between my previous academic degrees and my prospective degree in Canada.

You can try that, with God's favor it will fly, you can reach me on abestine@gmail.com if you require fine tuning your SOP or need my sample as guide... Ire o

Nice one bro. I'm sure the VO would have been impressed with the effort you put into elaborating and buttressing your key points for choosing your program with it's similarities to previous study. It is very vital.

Weldone and congrats again.

deratus:
Good morning friends.gurus in the house i need your candid advice.I've been a silent reader of this thread from part 12 and I've really gained alot.my app was delayed yesterday reason purpose of visit.my details are below
Applied april 12th,biometic 13th.sponsor is my fathers jnr brother (uncle),sponsors soa 25m (its a very active acc cos its used to pay custom duty).applied for environmental impact and accessment september intake at niagara college.paid full tuition fee.graduated with cgpa 3.82(B.tech environmental technology) from Futo.i deferred my admissn last week to jan.

You need to satisfy the officer on why your proposed program is the best for you and why you choosed it. Why it is important to undertake it in canada. Why you prefer your proposed program against a master degree considering you graduated with a second class upper degree which is the minimum requirement for admission for a master degree program in most schools.

Justifiable reasons are all you need to land your TRV. If you also can, get a master degree in your field.

Philadelphia:


Please help me also. I am applying to University of Windsor for Masters in Supply Chain Management. My first degree is in Information Management. I currently work in the Supply Chain Industry as a Logistics Support Officer (3 years). Would the vo have issues with my application?

I don't think so. As long as you show that there will be significant progression in your career as a logistic officer both in your current company and in future when you complete your proposed program. 3 years is sufficient to have good establishment in this field and a master degree in it is not out of place. The onus however is on you to clearly and cogently satisfy the officer that yes indeed, completing this master program will even make You achieve higher feet eg a high level manager and will also help you meet some required skills and expertise to perform at that level. It's actually how you make your program significant that would give you the higher chance.

Cnwag:
OK..
Here is my profile
All CIC application forms
Sponsorship Letter by my brother
Affidavit of sponsorship
Bank statements of account
CAC document
Admission Letter
Employment Letter (Hr Assistant )
Payslips
Degree result certificate
Police clearance certificate
Payslips
Bsc degree Sociology
Program going for MSC sociology uottawa
Sop
Passport photograph
Introduction letter from my employer

Sorry about the outcome of your application.

Considering your academic background, intended program, your profile is good. The officer was probably not satisfied that you are using the study route to advance your career but thinks you are using it to gain entry into Canada and would not leave upon completion.

1. You will need to have a compelling reason for choosing and pursuing your proposed program.

2. Why you have not chosen similar program in Nigeria considering the expenses.

3.Your long and short term goals with the program.

4 Demonstrate how profitable Sociology is in Nigeria and what your actual purpose with a master in it is.

Lastly and most importantly, you must demonstrate and satisfy the officer that your plan is to study and leave after your authorized stay even if you can stay after study.
This can be shown in WHY you chosed the program, What you plan to do with it when you return, How a master degree from Canada would help your career growth and advancement.

The refusal in my opinion has nothing to do with your proposed course or a career change. It is more of you not satisfying the officer that you need the master degree program in sociology. It's really important you pay attention to this and you must demonstrate it as well. However, order for your GCMS note. It will also help you.

Regards.

limai17:
Please guys need an answer, I have submitted deferral form for George brown and they told me January intake is closed, and I should settle for may or September, what if cic approves before January? Should I go ahead and accept May intake. Thanks

If CIC approves your application before january, Your TRV will be valid till you travel in may or september. So whichever start date is convenient for you, you accept. It is when you arrive Canada that your study permit validity start counting.

Travelpes:
Please House, Before uploading all my completed forms while doing online application since i am expected not to sign them by hand, can i DATE without signing the forms before upload or leave the date section blank as well.Thank you for your response.

Yes, you can. Fill in the date electronically with your system.

Gshun:
Good day gurus in the house, i just got admission for an msc program that starts january, payment deadline is Nov 25. And all i have in my acct is the tuition fee, any advise on how to go abt this? And is it possible i get a visa before the payment deadline date because i dnt intend paying the tuition till i get the visa. Would appreciate your professional contribution

I'm guessing the admission you got is for Carleton university( i stand to be corrected). If it is, NOV 25 is the last day to pay your tuition without a late penalty fee. After this date, you can still pay but it will attract a late payment fee of CAD100.

Also, for your visa application, you MUST have available funds for your tuition and a minimum of 10,000CAD for your living expenses to meet the requirement of funds. As per possibility of getting your visa before the date, NOBODY here can tell you if you will or not. The earlier you send in your complete application package, the better.

In doing this, ensure you have carefully provided all the requirements for your study permit.

Abiodunne:
Good morning my people.
Update on my application: Just got a message from CIC this morning asking for a new letter of acceptance.

Oh this gladens! Your TRV is imminent bro! Long over due. Congratulation in advance!

O boy! I just logged in here and been seeing my moniker everywhere! See defense! Federal! Una thank you o.

At this point abeg, let's carry on. @bbclue is still our own. Aunty, come back and relief us with your comic sessions jor while also preparing for your re-application.
I thank everyone who have spoken on my behalf but biko, let's not respond further about her post. I'm still here and i'm not in anyway offended. Please!

bbclue:
Austinpee4

Thank God you know @thesoj despite his busy schedule he still find time to solve if not little questions.....well just for you to help review ordinary SOP you refuse......well the God of hallelujah can never say know..........

All thanks to cashhips....derel....igbowanile....Canadian nurse.....etc.....

Oops! Aunty no vex! I actually didn't refuse to review your SOP. I remember you wanted it reviewed with a response before a certain day and due to my work activities that period, i didn't think i'd meet up the time frame but i asked if you had more time i'd gladly help and if you didn't, you kindly ask a couple of people i suggested to you. I didn't refuse to review your SOP my comedian sister. It's always a privilege for me to help as much as i can and when i can. Anyway, no vex!

I have learnt alot from @thesoj on and off this thread! One of the people i respect alot. With all your achievements both personally and careerwise coupled with your very busy schedule, you find time to see that others benefit from your wealth of experience and assistance. I really look forward to our meeting. We appreciate your assistance and contributions. Many thanks.

nairalandnewbie:
same as mine

Phocusjosh:

Thanks. No record found for mine.
Imputed this 20170908CALASTU19620 and my date of birth.

limai17:
Same as mine, no records found. Is that normal?

No cause for worry. This is very normal since y'all applied online. The tracking number was given when you completed biometrics and not when submitting your application. So you won't be able to track your biometrics movement. It has already been updated on your account which should put your mind at rest.

You have no further business with VFS tracking, all you need to know about your application is visible on your account profile.

pvc4real:



Hello house, mine vfs tracking number is with calastu instead of Ghanstu. Does it mean my study permit app is being handled at Canada Lagos office? I have always thought all study permit apps are treated in Ghana.

Please , is there any similar case in the house?

I believe your application is an online route. CALASTU(Lagos) and CAAB(Abuja) tracking numbers are given when biometrics are collected for online applicants.
This means that your 'Biometric completed' will be updated in either of the offices depending on where you submitted the letter and also where your TRV will be issued once your study permit is approved in any visa office around the world that processed it including Accra visa office.

yungcee:


Austingpee Please can you assist me with a review of my sop and draft to secure a supervisor.Thank you

If you are not in a hurry to get it reviewed, you can send me a PM.

LONG POST ALERT!

One very IMPORTANT thing to note and pay great attention to for those yet to apply for their study permit is your ability to satisfy an officer that you will return after your authorized stay in Canada.

How ever possible you can do this, ensure you do it convincingly. From your proposed course to your home ties to every circumstances around you. The onus is on you to do this. It is a REQUIREMENT under the temporary residence visa category that you return home even though there are incentives to make you stay after studies.

Have a compelling reason to pursue your proposed program. Many times officers can easily find something against the applicant so one shouldn't assume that because the course matched, all is well or because there is progression in your career, everything is fine.

A simple thing like a show of desperation, not paying attention and addressing concerns of previous refusal, over analyzing, second guessing or underestimating the discretionary power of an officer or giving too much or necessary details can cost you.

Leave your application simple. Meet all requirements, provide all necessary documents and importantly show that your intention is ONLY to study. Afterall, you are applying for a study permit. Don't be begging in your Statements of purpose/intent. (I have on different occasion seen this on SOP i reviewed). They already consider you a potential migrant, they look out for your value, interest and what you will bring to them. You are going to be an asset to them if your profile is good that's why they have alot to attract you to their country. The embassy is more like a selection council. Let them see these by themselves and not the other way round.

Chances are high for first time study permit applicants with good choice of propose program matching their personal status, interest, goals, career progression and sufficient financial capability(ies).
Applicants with previous refusal(s) stand a good chance too but ONLY when they have carefully addressed the reasons and show that studying is their overall goal.

We are not like other applicants from other countries that find it easy with documents and with shorter processing time, we must not compare ours with them. Processing times does not mean your application will stay that long, it is only the time frame it took CIC to process majority of the applications from that office. Apply for your study permit with the mindset that it is your first and last.

Alantobie:
Hi guys. Hope everyone is doing well. I have some questions I need answers to. I was delayed recently for just insufficient funds. I want to apply again for January and pay a year tuition fee this time. My mom has the money available but she wants to use some funds she kept with my uncle who stays in Abu Dhabi. I have also opened a dorm account to put funds for my living expenses. My question is will the V.O want to see proof of where the money I used to pay tuition and transfer living expenses is coming from because it won't reflect on my mom's statement of account. Please I need your help. Thank you

Arebo:
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Thanks, I appreciate but a situation where by my sponsor doesn't have a dorm account but wants to buy dollar from black market & make deposit, can just showing that the money was deposited by sponsor pull through & not transfer?

@Arebo and @Alantobie, i believe your questions are in the same path so i'll go ahead and give an answer.

The main thing CIC look out for is the accessibility of funds available to you the applicant. The easier it is, the better. However, your sponsors must make their claims and commitment convincing enough without any suspicion. If they are working or own a business, include all relevant documents to show how they generate these said funds. if it was a cash gift or anything of sort from another source or person, make sure it is explained and if you have proofs, include them. Funding will go past the first year if your programs are beyond a year. They also want to be sure it is sustainable even if you have the required funds for the first year.

Funds for you the applicant can be a ONE TIME proof (Scholarships, funding, loans etc) and like i mentioned, if somebody else is providing funding, all funds made available to you should be explained and the sources proven. This is what makes your source of fund genuine and reliable.

dayusin:


Paper route. Linked it online . Do you have any idea what might be going on ?

I honestly don't. I asked if it is an online application because a moniker here had same dashboard update and days later, he was requested to submit his original passport. He applied online.

I can't say of your case. You will have to wait till you get a response as to what the final decision is. Also track the status of your application using the VFS website. Hopefully, it is an approval.

Regards bro.

dayusin:


I submitted 5th of May. My status has been like this for a week now

Did you apply online?

damLaney:


3) please those who applied to Carleton, how long did it take for the hold on the admission to be removed.
.

As soon as you meet the condition(s)on your admission or any other administrative request.

Arebo:
Good morning house, in the light of tackling insufficient funds, for the dormiciliary account needed with 10k deposit, can one open the account & make the deposit immediately or open for a few days & deposit later, which is better & hope putting the amount close to reapplying date won't raise any suspicion?? Or can someone that was refused on just insufficient funds & later got it tell what was done exactly.....Thanks

Firstly, i'll suggest you pay your full tuition, pay in the FUND in your dorm account. Give it a week and then print. You will be fine. You have your living expenses funds in convertible currency which is good. If they still would doubt further about it's availability to you( which i doubt would pose an issue), it should be from the source of the funds. Ensure you show proof and explain how your got the convertible funds you deposited in your dorm account.

belovedtianah:
Good day house,

Please I submitted my online application and did My biometrics since April 11 2017 , I received a mail from cic last week stating there is an update on my application but I have been logging in since then , nothing.
I sent 2 inquiry mails and a cse to Accra immigration last month and proactively deferred my admission till January when I didn't get a response from them.

Now my questions are;
1.should I attach the new admission letter and send a mail to Accra immigration without the VO asking because the deadline for registration in my school is September 20.
2. Is it possible that I get a mail that there's been an update and I'll not be able to view what it is?

I intend going for a PGD in sustainable business practice at college of the Rockies , my first degree is in animal sciences and I'm currently a banker.

Please I'll appreciate your advice(s).

Thank you

1. You'll have to wait for CIC to request a new offer letter with a new start date from you. Usually such request means a positive review on your application have been completed. So be hopeful and wait for them.

2. Sometimes, such scenerio happens. As with most auto set replies and notifications, once there is an activity(Your application is viewed, opened or an officer adds an update to your account), it automatically notifies the owner of the account(Applicant) of an update using the email address used in such account.
(same thing when someone tries to hack your yahoo account and you get a notification of an attempt).

However, It is usually an indication that an officer has opened your file. The actual update will come later, so keep checking.

Lastly, since you submitted already, i don't think it would matter right now the inconsistencies in your degree, work and proposed program. See what their decision is on your application first.

Regards

GreatMikymiko:
MIKYMIKO RETURNS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Hallo Folks,

I am Mikymiko, it's nice to see you all (both old and new members). I remember how we started and along the line, i diverted to another track after i sensed some errors from Accra which was followed with series of appeals after which they asked me to reapply but I continue to apply strategic silence with them.

I am here to tell you all that Mikymiko is with you all and we all must keep pushing and be persistent as God will answer us our prayers.

I am happy here as I write to you all from my address in Germany where i am studying my master's, but the fact remain that we must never give up.

It's time we must continue to forge ahead as we accomplish our maple land dream.

God is with us.

I wish all the best of success and i also advice all to make Germany second choice as i learnt it's easier finding your tentacles from here and Germany is also beautiful place to study and live once you can learn deutsch. Please i am not trying to discourage anyone but to emphasis on the importance of keep moving.

May God bless us all in this journey.

Nice!! Good to know you are making progress.

All the best man. Congratulation and keep moving. It ONLY get better.

maziude:



Bad belle. Bring your own come first.