Glitterystar:



Lols. I think I should change the username, please how do I go about that?

You will have to deactivate your current account and create a new one with a new user name.

GlitteringStar:



Should I call this a remix of my username?


Welcome to "Canada Student Visa Thread" my namesake

I was going to ask!

Make una no come confuse person o.

Cherryola:
Pls house help me out how can I prove an VO that my co sponsorship have fuel station without the fuel stations license

Let me help here with this so you don't have to ask repeatedly.

Proof of your co sponsor's income will be more of interest to the VO. Your co-sponsor definitely would not have an income from an unlicensed filling station. So you wanting to prove his/her business and also showing he earns from it using an unlicensed station most likely would not convince the officer. It's either the individual owns a filling station and shows that he has been earning from it to enable him/her support you or provide an alternative source of income. This is what they will look out for and not what he claims he owns that would not provide for your support. However,if the person has alternative source(s) of income which is sustainable for your study, he/she can add the filling station registration document to show co sponsor has an asset. Sponsorship is about the applicant and how funds would be generated to support his/her study.

@akdam,
Documents to show at the point of entry will depend on the immigration officer attending to you and your answers to questions asked. It could be from all vital documents(offer letter, correspondence letter from the embassy,scholarship letter etc) to non aside your international passport. So ensure you have all important document on your carry-on bag. For proof of funds, if you have paid your tuition, have your fees receipts with you, if you haven't, bank statements used would be fine. If you have a sponsor, go along with copy of the sponsorship letter etc. There is a possibility that they MAY not ask for all these documents but i'd rather advise that you have them with you.

To all the recently approved applicants, congratulations and all the best as you move forward in your endeavours.

Best regards.

GlitteringStar:
Wow! Wow!! Wow!!!!!!! I'm not an ambulance. I'm just ecstatic. My EOR is back!!!!!!!!!!!

Your star was visibly glittering in BC. Congrats again! Happy for you.

bukanol:

House abeg I need answer...someone please should show me love by answering my question please...

It means they are processing your application and they will get to you when there is an update. So hold in there and be positive.

thefacelessguy:


Thanks @Austinpee4 for your response.

Common-law Partner is exactly what I saw that intrigued my curiosity.

How does one prove "you’ve been living together continuously for one year, without any long periods apart with evidence of cohabiting or joint activities, etc"?

I think we qualify for this but I want to be totally sure.

Thanks again Chief!

Expecting your response.

This link will explain more to you. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=347&top=14

Regards.

hamddy:



Kindly help. Thanks

VFS will contact you through your email or an sms to pick your document up once your passport is returned to them from the Visa office. You can also contact them directly through their contact on their website for more details.

thefacelessguy:
Hello wonderful people,

I have a question but I'm not sure I'm on the right thread. I'm not so versed in Canadian immigration procedures...

My Girlfriend and I did PhD applications to study in the US and Canada. I got an offer in the US(not funded) first but my spouse(we're yet to marry) got a PhD offer(almost fully funded) in a University in Quebec Province. We had plans of probably getting married late next year or early 2019 but with this...we just concluded that she leave for school first

But while filling some of her immigration documents, I noticed that she could travel with her "Significant Partner"...I don't totally understand that.

Is it possible that we travel together?

If yes, what is the extra financial implications involved?

Thanks for your anticipated guidance.

Significant partner in this regards mean your LEGALLY married spouse or a common-law partner(you’ve been living together continuously for one year, without any long periods apart with evidence of cohabiting or joint activities, etc).

Aside these two unions, you won't be able to travel with her as a spouse or "significant partner" to Canada.

So NO, it is not possible to travel together to Canada if you are not in any of the aforementioned unions with legal and evidential documentation.

WEIRDPC:



No ooo. My passport is not even back. I'm preparing well this time. I'm taking my time. Hopefully i can defer

Do well to also get your GCMS note. It should help you prepare better for your reapplication.

okelion:
Application approved, document valid!!! Does it mean my TRV has been approved in less than 3 weeks? Someone help oooo

Wow! Such speed! Congratulations to you bro.

jnyuwa02:


It's like the guideline you pasted sometime back sayin on CIC website it says to include Waec results and transcripts in your application for student permit when we have seen many people get visa without including those. It's a difference between rote knowledge and common sense. VOs enjoy discretion in these things and know when 1 + 1 adds up.

Lol. Okay sir.

@bold, read that particular post of mine again.

jnyuwa02:


If they want you to fill out only one year, they will ask you to do so. They are law makers or enjoy some knowledge in the law and know how to be specific if they meant so. The question does not ask for one year, it ask for your stay. Why should you assume it is a year they asking for? The school forms filled on an IRCC forms do not fill out for one year. At least mine didn't. They fill for the entire studies. You will be wise to take cues and fill for entire studies. VOs enjoy such discretion to analyze for the entire studies and deny if you can't meet entire studies. It actually makes sense to analyze for entire studies. So going by your analysis, if a VO analyzes for only one year and applicant meets that, the rest of the other years, where do the funds come from? Does an applicant get a pass in demonstrating financial ability for prospective years of study after the first? Certainly not. The entire years of study is what is consonant to the retirements of the law that foreign student show financial ability for their studies. I think the one year thing you have attached is only a guideline. The law requires entire schedule of studies.

My only concern are the folks reading this maybe now or later. I know you will go round this for a along time.

For newbies, silent followers etc. Endeavour to read CIC's websites on requirements and instructions. Also download the Visa office instructions from the application package too. It will help you.

jnyuwa02:


The question asked on the form IMM1294E is how much is available to you for your studies (room and board and other expenses). The question is not what is available to you for your first year of studies. So yes for the entire years of studies is what is been asked and should be indicated.

Contrary to your statement as emboldened, applicants are required to show and fill funds for the FIRST year of study only and not for the entire program.

Officers will asses the applicant's ability to meet the requirements using the fee scheduled as written on the offer letter which most times is for one year. It is required that applicants indicate and show funds for the first year of study only. Most especially funds for tuition as written on the offer letter as well as a minimum of 10,000CAD.
Here is a snapshot of the requirements from CIC's website.

Thebushboy1:
Hello Fam,

Trust we are all having a wonderful day!

Although this is my first time asking a question, I have been following this thread for a while. I just want to share my current status and all i have been able to process based on all I have learnt here.

A quick Introduction
I have a Mathematics background with a 2.88/5.0 as my CGPA(Second Class lower) went for NYSC after which I taught Mathematics in a secondary school. I got a better Job in a company and I have been managing the Logistics and Supply chain team for more than 2 years.

Before applying for a PGC in Logistics and supply Chain Management, I have engaged about 4 program coordinators in 4 different universities if my first degree result meets their requirement coupled with the fact that intending students for the program are advised to have a mathematics or statistics background.The responses I got( have them as email) was that my grade was low. So I settled for the PGC. I have my admission and currently arranging my docs for Paper route. I need this training as I have discovered that there is a lot more to the field which I can do better if I get trained and also to begin build my professional career. This is the reason why I wan to go on a study leave for a period of one year.

My Questions

1. My Junior brother (Same Parents) is my sponsor. He is a US Citizen resides and works in US. He is not married yet to he has no one to cater for yet. (Hope there is no issue with a junior sponsoring a senior?) I am married and I have two properties in my name to serve as ties. My brother will cover tuition( although its not enough to convince VOs) and I will provide living expenses as well.

2. Do I have to provide a letter from my previous employer? (School where I taught Maths after NYSC) to go along with the one my current employer will give me.

Thank you.

1. There is no rule of thumb prescribed for a type or class of sponsor. Anybody can sponsor your study. Notwithstanding,the closer the sponsor(s) is/are, the more credible he/she appears.

That being mentioned, funds for your tuition and living expenses MUST be available. In being available, it must be devour of inaccessibility(You not having direct access to declared funds). The best way around this is for your bro to transfer these funds to you in completeness. Also be lerry of an offshore account of a sponsor. It is most times not accessible by the applicants and officers are aware. You hardly would satisfy them using this type of account if your sponsor with an offshore account have not transferred funds to either your student account in Canada, in convertible currency or at least paid tuition. funds should either be in current country of residence or destination of study of the applicant. The applicant access to funds is KEY. In what ever case, you should have access to your tuition and living expenses of a minimum of 10,000CAD.

2. It is only logical to show proof of anything you claim. You surely do not want an officer to doubt the integrity of any information or documents submitted or claimed. So all vital information/claims should be evidenced.

TEECANN:
Hello House.

I appreciate the good works that elders here are doing to contribute to our collective body of knowledge.

Please help me out with this situation that is bothering me:

I am currently awaiting ITA for Canadian PR application and this should, give or take, happen around 2018-Jan to May.

Before I began my PR hustle in October 2017, I had earlier applied to 3 prestigious and competitive graduate schools of Public Policy in Canada and hopeful to clinch one of these prestigious admissions come March/April 2018.

My questions:

1. If my graduate admission falls through in 2018, should I go ahead and accept the offer as an International student while my Express Entry is on and in progress?

2. I don't want to turn down the final preferred school because I know what I had passed through applying to these schools and the odds my application must have scaled to land an admission in any of the 3, hence, will it be in order to still keep pursuing the Federal Skilled Workers- Express Entry PR (which may be in e-AOR stage God willing by then) whilst my wife and kids are still in Nigeria and I have gone to resume school as an international student?

Thank you for your thoughts in advance.

I see your worry surrounds the 'Dual' intent.

Firstly, study permit application is totally independent of the express entry. Each category has it's own requirements and guidelines. But then, we all know the benefits of studying as a PR compared to studying as an international student.

To you questions.

1.Accepting an offer as an international student would mean that your fees would be that of an international student and you will be subject to a study permit approval and conditions. Since both are in view/ongoing, continue with them. Which ever comes first, you opt for it. If it's the study permit, you proceed for your study and once the PR is ready, the school likely will revise your immigration status and reconsider your applied fees/tuition. So continue with both.

2. Your family members can always join you be it as an international student or as a PR. However, for a study permit, you will have to satisfy the visa officer that some home ties exist that will compel your return, this is probably where your wife and kids being in Nigeria would suffice( if you go alone first).

In what ever case, i do not think you have anything to worry about. Keep both options open. Which ever comes first, you consider and make a decision.

Alternatively, you can accept the admission once offered and differ it to a next start term while keeping an eye on the EE so you have a proper consideration while also not losing the admission considering all it took applying and also since it is a preferred for you.

Regards.

Ope100:
Help me praise God.
Application approved / Original passport request this morning!
Only God

Congratulation bro.

vinci500:
Can I submit paper application without dropping my passport??

Not anymore. Recently, VFS ensured all applicant's using the paper route dropped their passport alongside their application.

paradisewoods:
@justwise and all gurus in house.

I applied for visiting visa online and did my biometrics at VAC lagos. I just got an email for passport request. Please do I have to pay VAC again for my passport transmission. Please look at the picture attached. Thanks

No, you won't pay for passport transmission. Ensure you submit your passport in the same VAC you gave your biometrics.(Lagos).The Lagos Canadian Visa office will issue your TRV.

@Lovemeplease

Because of the visa chances, try to secure a master admission if possible. Most schools have their requirements for each program published on their website. Once you and your wife are able to identify a school, i believe all necessary minimum requirements would be on the website. So start the search.

Also and like it's frequently mentioned here, PGD/C program are work place demand programs. Most times, it favours technically inclined fields/career or used to lunch a new career in a new field other than the previous degree or atleast when an applicant can show that he/she needs the PGD/C as against a master degree or higher. So you and your wife should get this and work cogently in your choice of program so as to overcome the visa challenges. Once you are in Canada, you can choose to study any program of your choice but certainly at the same level of education as the one used for the study permit application. (Post-secondary education).

Lovemeplease:
I need your help. I want my wife to do her Masters or PGD in Toronto, Canada and I want to accompany her with my kids but I will come back to Nigeria and leave her with the kids there, so my question is can we apply for visa at same time, I mean can she apply with us at same time or will she apply first then after me and the kids apply. We are thinking of first applying for A visitors Visa then after she apply for study permit. I have 2 kids, 1 a USA passport holder and 2yrs while another a 5 year old Nigerian Passport Holder. Again she is 30 yrs and a recent B.Business Admin Graduate from a Malaysian University with 3.01CGPA. Our Travel History, USA, Paris, Malaysia. We have valid US and Paris Visa. I will be her sponsor as a Husband and I have ties like 2 rental properties , a twin duplex and 4 blocks of flats with 600k per year for the flats and 1.3m for the duplex, have a balance of 14m and a domiciliary of 2k usd. Again if any body knows any college or university in toronto that will help, we only apply to university of toronto for healthcare administration. God bless

We love you!!

Well, your financial capacity as to sponsoring your wife appears good but to start with, she needs to be admitted in a school first before these considerations are made. Both of you can use google to check out schools in Canada that match her interest preferably a master degree program(if she can get an offer) so that the visa chances can exponentially spring up.

It will be on the basis of her admission that you two would know how much funds will be required at least for her tuition as the requirement of a minimum of 10,000CAD is standard.

Every other thing in terms of your kids, category of visa as dependents can be framed upon at the later part of the process(visa application) after she has been offered admission as it is also paramount that her purpose of visiting Canada be in reasonable light regarding her present situation, circumstance, interest and overal goals. Most often, these are the key aspects officers look at when the review an application of a primary applicant(In your case, wife) before other considerations are made as both your visit and your kids' would be dependent on her study permit approval and conditions.

Begin with securing admission that will project her as genuine in her study intention. Also, spread your search beyond Toronto. Apply to as much schools as possible. Once she is able to get admission else where and hopefully the study visa, she can still study in a school of her choice in Toronto. She will only need to transfer DLI(School).Don't limit it to Toronto alone.

Regards.

tommee:


Hello Bro,

I sent you a mail, really really sorry to bother you

Hey bro, sorry for the late response. Been tied up with alot. I will check my inbox and revert back to you in a jiffy.

Zlatimi:
Plss is it compulsory ome apply for trv fir a 6month course.. my admission letter says my ciurse duration is 6month.. fanshawe college, construction project management cpj1

Bro, i may sound a little blunt. Forget that program and go for a program with a longer duration. They will want to know why you can't do that in Nigeria considering the time frame. Hard to sell.

Folaroyal:

Well said.... nothing missing.
Regards.

Ah ah! Egbon Fola, where have you been hiding?

Niv25:

Bro...for sure if I have the opportunity to work and study in Canada I will grab it ..cause that's what am looking for...am having a genuine intention of working and studying in Canada...I don't intend to go on a student visa only to work when I know the benefit of working and also studying...maybe I didn't get to express myself in a better way...I really need you guys advice on applying for the student visa cause I really wanna get it...and I have a good sponsor who is ready to sponsor my trip and my schooling in Canada...thanks guys

Your intention of being genuine as to work and study in Canada is only normal and most people have such too but you see, things are not always the way it sounds or written on paper. Studying in Canada is very challenging and if your intention is to combine both even before you experience the system, then be prepared to be a little disappointed because a lot of factors will play in when the time comes.

That being said, you need to identify what you truly want to study. It should be what your competence can match as well as what your experience, aspirations and interest can build upon. This is where you will start from. Your chances of getting a study visa to Canada will be drawn from your personal circumstance and those surrounding your proposed program.

Don't let the issue of working and studying in Canada cloud your mind now, Chances around such opportunities will avail themselves as you reach that stage.

You need to read this thread well. Understand the study route system, equip yourself with information that will help you decide on your course of actions(Choice of program, visa requirements etc) and then in a matter of time, you definitely will understand the difference in the theory and realities of working and studying in Canada. It is well within your full comprehension.

Regards.

ohizzyy7:

I still don't know why it's difficult for Canada embassy to grant students visa for education related courses.

The emergence and surge in applications in recent time from Nigerians using the study permit route for other purposes and previous events of the past in this light must have led to these stringent scrutiny of applications. Surprisingly,it's still unclear how they reach their conclusions on some erroneous decision even when there is clear evidence that proposed course of study is logical within the applicant's career path, sufficient funds etc.

Maybe the discretion officers have is playing major role than the provisions of the IRP acts and regulations. 'Satisfying the officer'..... Just maybe!

On the other hand and with the way and manner in which some applicants present their overall situation through the study permit application, it makes it easy for officers to reach conclusions that such applicants will not leave Canada at the end of authorized stay.

Trying too hard to prove something is one major aspect people should pay attention to. Over analyzing is another, Poorly written SOP and choice of program are some of the things that would possibly raise their suspicion on the purpose of visit.

Even if the onus is on each applicant to satisfy the VO, Officers still have it upon themselves to see through the intent and determine which application meet the requirements and worthy of their discretion. It's just what it is. They were employed and trained to deliver on this.


Canada's immigration for "High risk" countries is also burdened on the circumstances surrounding the economic and social-political situation of the applicants and their countries of citizenship. Afteral and most often, the decision to travel to Canada for study from applicants from these countries is framed from a premise to get a better quality of education or living aside the standard provided in their countries.

It's only unfortunate the situation. Prior event(s) of the applicant preceding an application in my opinion plays a significant role than the proposed purpose. However, i'm still of the opinion that a simple application meeting the laid down requirements, less complicated and with a good profile stand a high chance of the VO's nod.

We just have to do all we have to do cogently and completely while also showing that the primary intention is to study.

Please, i'll like to apologise to those who sent me PMs and have not gotten a response yet. I have been super engaged lately.

Notwitstanding, i strongly recommended that you bring whatsoever issue you have to this place so you can get speedy response and suggestions as well as different opinions that will ultimately solve or explain what you seek. We have very selfless guys here who i believe will come to your aid on any related issues. Please, so you don't delay on either your application or finding solutions to your issue(s), just try to 'somehow' say it here so it will be resolved.

Sorry, i have not been able to respond to your PM, busy time here. I will always try to respond here too on any issue i can give suggestions or provide answers to.

10shuare:
So I just went to pick up my passport and I was denied. Reasons is DAT the person sponsoring me is not related to me. He is a family friend! So sad. So what can I do now cos I would want to reapply but I really do not have someone who is related to me that can sponsor. Pls someone advice me on wat to do. Thanks

Your sponsor does not have to be related to you. The VO was only not satisfied that your sponsor will truly sponsor you. I suggest you pay your first year tuition and have funds for your living expenses in convertible currency. Doing this will mean that you have access to funds for your first year which is the main thing officers look out for.

You can add an affidavit of sponsorship from your sponsor too.

Phocusjosh:


Thanks boss for your response.
I have an agribusiness firm registered already which I explained in my SOP . C.AC Documents was attached.

I see. You also have not been involved in that and using it as a prospective would not mean that you will come back to it and it wouldn't just add up using that simply because you are not actively involved in the firm in any capacity aside owning it.


Maybe if you had shown contracts, transactions or activities relative to what you claim you have going on or would return to(your firm), it would reduce the officer's suspicion that you would not leave Canada after your program or that there is great prospect for you with your program at least with your firm/business.

It will make your purpose more deliberate. You need evidence than just writing. They just don't trust Nigerians completely, they believe any thing we say is a ploy to induce their judgment. Evidence would help more and because it can be used in a judiciary review process in a court should they make an error in law or judgement, it is treated with high regards than mere writing. Discretion is exercised when when an officer have to use the applicant's explanation and it can swing either ways. Noting beats evidence. They just can't help it. The IRP Act and regulation give complete accordance to evidence as a proof. The burden is will still be on you to satisfy the VO.

I'll suggest you wait for your GCMS file before you proceed with your reapplication. It will help you.

Regards.

Phocusjosh:
I'm not even sure this CIC reads Nigerian applicants thoroughly. I provided employment letter and ID CARD, CAC documents of personal firm. Still refused based on employment prospects and personal assets.

Likewise a friend was also refused based on the same reasons though this 2nd refusal. She's married, letter of introduction from workplace, employment letter and as well husband personal assets inclusive.

The same University of Manitoba, different course, IGES funding. I applied 6th of sept and she reapplied 10th of September (previous denial was based on travel history and purpose of visit).

This is confusing

Bro, sorry about the outcome of your application.

Just like it's been mentioned already, you will need your GCMS file to best tackle the issues raised by the VO.
However, let me explain this aspect of "Employment prospect"

You were not refused for 'Current employment situation' which means your employment details,letter and ID served their purpose in your application.

"Employment prospect in home country" in this case means the prospects of your proposed program in Nigeria upon completion. They have to see that the program you are going to study will be lucrative in Nigeria for you. If you had a future employment or needed the master to move to an advanced position in your current employment or had evidence of a business plan or even a study plan to explain or show how the master degree program would increase your chances of securing a better job upon graduation, it would have mitigated against that reason of refusal.

So the onus is on you to satisfy the officer that something tangable or lucrative moving forward awaits you in Nigeria when you finish your program. This issue is about the prospect of your field as regards employability after your program and not your current employment situation. It is expected that the master degree will move your career forward, you have to explain and evidence how this is possible and also why you have to study your program in Canada.

adey2014:
thanks for the comment. but nawa for this supervisors then. why tell someone to apply when u know they might not be accepted. person go come waste app fee. its well sha.

Actually, it is not in the supervisor's position to determine who get admitted or who doesn't. The admission committee members(which may include the prospective supervisor) of the applicant's department makes the assessment and recommendation while the faculty of graduate and post-doctoral affairs ascertain other requirements are met before issuance of the offer of admission or rejection.

So it is not solely dependent on the prospective supervisor to make this singular decision. The advantage an applicant get after securing a supervisor is that he/she (supervisor)will highly recommend the applicant during the committee's sitting for admission considerations. If other aspect of the application meets the requirements, there is high likely-hood such applicant MAY be admitted. Still no guarantee.

Some programs insist securing a supervisor because the program is research intensive and mostly may not completely involve regular class room activities. You will need guidance and close monitoring. The world's solution of a problem in that aspect of your field could yield from your activity.