Obinrinimi:
Please do you need a transit visa when traveling to Canada on british airways.
Nigerian citizen, only Canadian visa on passport.

Thank you

Lekiboboe:

It ain't a ridiculous question,

This is my own opinion,

You mentioned two different job experiences (HR & Fishery), you can go for a PG.Cert program in a Program related to any of those two Job Experience, but Its more advisable you go for a PG.Cert program in the present Job you are doing

First of all, as regards the 3rd Class issue, go through the contents in the link below, you might/would find it helpful

Possible Solution/Way for a 3rd class Graduate to get Admission for a PG. Cert program in a College (MUST READ)
https://www.nairaland.com/6321900/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/411#100048422

Now see the link below for
Agriculture & Fishery Related PG. Cert Programs

PG. Cert., Aquaculture @
Fleming College, Ontario
https://flemingcollege.ca/programs/aquaculture#program-highlights

PG. Cert , Agribusiness Management
Lambton College, Ontario
https://www.lambtoncollege.ca/custom/LambtonApps/Programs/International.aspx?id=2147526716

PG. Cert, Sustainable Agriculture @
FLEMING COLLEGE. ONTARIO
https://flemingcollege.ca/programs/sustainable-agriculture-co-op

PGC in Agri-Business Management
Fanshawe College, Ontario
https://www.fanshawec.ca/programs/agm1j-agri-business-management/next#group_overview


Human Resources Management PG. Cert programs
See this link

PG. Cert in HRM (Human Resources Mgt.) & Colleges Offering them
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/440#95313925

You can await more opinions & contributions from the gurus and other honorable members on this forum

Longjonjoe:


Congratulations
Did your eligibility review start?

Babhydoll:


When did your eligibility review start?

Lekiboboe:

Ekuorire!!!!!!!!!!

See this,

Full Details on sending Passport to Lagos or Abuja VFS for STAMPING after getting PPR
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/642#96722431

Ayokaq:
I got refuse today base on purpose of visit

Second application
November 16 applicant
Received NSE request on December 15
Submitted the required documents on dec 16
Upfront medical on January 15
BVL Jan 18
Refusal Jan 19

Qcanvs38mimi:
I got a ghost update. I’m hopeful for my own IRCC love letters

sleekcheek:
I just noticed that only my additional documents are being currently reviewed as seen on my portal. Is it possible for them to be reviewing NSE documents without the main eligibility review?

Uzomachukwu:


That might actually be the issue with my application. What is sad is that I actually checked with USask's International Students' Centre on two different occasions, and the advisors I Zoomed with both mentioned that with my funding, it wasn't necessary showing any other POF.

If only I had found Nairaland then!

Uzomachukwu:


This is the most interesting, most exhaustive and (at least to for me) most useful landing gist I have read in this forum.

Thank you so much, Akanni, for making out the time to narrate your experience. You have given us so much important information in one post alone. I've read your post three times already and as well
taken screenshots of it. The luggage tips and other airport wahala you've so clearly detailed for us here are really going to come in handy when I eventually start my own journey.
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Aah, IRCC! I never believed I could be waiting for BVL and final decision up till this time. Damn! It's 2021 and I'm still refreshing my GCKey account, searching for new update. This is perplexing, very.

No choice now than to order GCMS notes.

As a PhD student who has a 4.17 in undergrad (2015), a 5.0 in MA (Dec. 2019), several published academic papers and a Dean's fellowship (full funding: tuition waiver, living expenses of 22k CAD and option of Graduate Assistantship for extra cash not counted towards my funding package), I had thought that getting a study permit would be easy and fast. But, yeah, it's 6 months and 15 days now, and old boy is still anxiously refreshing his GCkey account. How so sad!

At this point, I'm even beginning to get mad at IRCC. But then, it's their country, and as they'll quickly remind you, study permit/visa is a privilege not a right. Still, it's all so sad!

ayoadefantastic:
Hello,

Pls how long did it take to hear back from IRCC after you submitted your IELTS result?

ayoadefantastic:
Hello,

I am just wondering whether anyone who was asked to provide IELTS result and/or mybankStatement has heard recieved any feedback from IRCC and how long it took. Thanks.

Pls how long did it take to hear back from IRCC after you submitted your IELTS result?

Eilenora:
Anyone receive this email from IRCC? Is there anything to make of it? Cant log into my portal as it keeps redirecting me to the home page


Application number: XXXXX
We're still working on your application.

You may not have heard from us in a little while. This is normal. Most of the progress on your application happens closer to your estimated completion date.

We send messages to your account if we need something from you. When we do that, we'll also send you an email to this address: XXXXXX

Learn more about what to expect while you're waiting for us to process your application[color=#770077][/color].

Nyenyenwq:
Good evening all, please is there anyone here going to University of Saskatchewan for Winter 2021 term or who is already in Saskatoon? Please indicate

Chocs:
Hello ayoadefantastic

Is the funding available for every year of the PhD?

You’ll need to get someone in her field to assist with a solid SOP. She needs to emphasize clearly how this PhD will be of benefit to her career in Nigeria.

Has she started building her own account? Even with funding, it’s advisable to show something in your account too.

vibrant99:
While the rejection maybe Generic, which i don't buy entirely until the GCMNOTES arrives, it is 90% going to be far from Financial assets!

Lets look at this areas...

1. what is her Masters Percentage ?

2. You said she got funding from the institution, Is it Merited ? Again FUNDINGS can come from various bodies, was this funding from the institution for Merit? is it Financial assisted Funding(this rather don't have to do with your Educational quality), is it a Private Funding(i.e From Boyfriend ).

3. What is the study gap?

4. What Phd is it? An Opening or a Pure Application to Study?

5. She is Unmarried i guess, How old is she (This may not be significant, but It may clash with something you said in your application)

6. When was the Rejection for the Visit Visa? Was it simultaneously? it may be a Red Flag if spontaneous.


Lets have answers to this few , ... It will help even without a Gcmnotes readily available.

Anon123:


Pls what was the reason given to why she was rejected in respect to the study permit and not the visiting visa .

Phatkayconcept:


If a funded PhD applicant can be rejected, plus the application was packaged by someone who has passed through the process himself, then, we should know that this SP visa is now requiring thorough efforts from all applicants.

While the gcms note is important to proffer custom guidance, I would suggest the following actions, before its arrival.

Let the applicant demonstrate financial strength to her best, probably add her own soa, parent soa, and in addition, let her show economic ties back home. A landed property in her name or the ones she is heir to.

If the applicant is unemployed, it would be imperative for her to find volunteer position and letter to back her case. Don't leave anything undone. Also, she should consider home ties, and to do this, her future goals, siblings, parent soa and economic strength will suffice.

Her sop and loe will need to tackle the vos concerns. Finally, the applicant should demonstrate how this PhD will be important to her, maybe make some references to her msc thesis and other publications (if any) to further demonstrate her readiness and excitement for this PhD program, because I am wondering why purpose of visit was mentioned on the refusal.

Let her rose on her feet to make her second application count.

Chocs:
It has worked for some people. But I honestly don’t know if there’s a fixed rule. Maybe gurus in the house would have an idea. But 2 years ago is a long time, and many things have changed. Some people put in almost no effort and got visas 2-3 years ago. But we can see that it’s getting difficult as the days go by.

How much is her tuition? And what type of scholarship is it?

Chocs:
I think it is always advisable to include funds even if one has funding/scholarship.

Her SOP should also be worked on. Maybe a guru in the house can help her review it or get a paid professional.

But most importantly please order her GCMS notes right away as it can take up to 35 days to arrive. Google gcms notes and you’ll find how to order it, it costs $12. With this, you’ll be able to see the visa officers comment and work on it before reapplying to prevent another rejection. All the best.

Chocs:
I’m sorry to hear about the refusal. Please let her order her GCMS notes to see a more specific reason.

What was her msc in? Is it related to the PhD she applied for? Was her statement of purpose well written?

What proof of funds did she submit?

Hopefully gurus in the house can throw more light into this. @frankrobbn1