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You need to focus on linking what you are doing now to what you intend to study, most especially its importance and how relevant it is in your country. The SOP is the right place to do that. I may be out of line so wait for the real gurus to chime in

funk:
Marketing management at fanshawe college. I currently work as a business development associate

Nice, thanks for updating us. We also want to see stuff like this to keep our morales high. Wishing you the best of times in Canada.

Regina3:
Hi guys, been a silent reader here following all your advice, been a big source of encouragement & reference for me.
I got my approval yesterday.

First Application.
Applied online : June 22, 2019
Biometrics: June 26, 2019
Medical: July 17, 2019
Passed: July 20, 2019
Approval/Correspondence :August 1, 2019



Just want to say, I was really worried as all the documents I submitted for proof of financial ability were much and after managing to compress to 3.9MB, the documents didn't look to sharp, I thought that it would be an issue but I thank God, for favour. I will suggest if you are having same challenges as I did, you can use CamScanner on Android play store, I found out about it after submitting mine with poor resolutions.
Thanks.



Update:
Passport Request : August 5, 2019
Submitted: August 6, 2019
Passport return : August 16, 2019

Grateful! Wish you all success.

Please, looking for Nigerians in U of Regina, Saskatchewan.

Update:
I arrived on the 3rd Sept. From Abuja to Frankfurt to Calgary & then Regina.
Looking forward to having an amazing experience even though it's cold.

Thank you all.

I think the intent to come back is more important than the pay. Especially if you can also prove how you can rise in ranks in the company on your return.

I may be wrong, wait for the real gurus

olalemii:
Hello!

Is Getting a study leave from a company that pays 100k a good move as home tie?

My guy why u dey fear insults, lol. Yes it can fly, get the necessary documents. Letter of sponsorship, SOA, affidavit of sponsorship, and proof of relationship

JeddiHigher:
PLEASE PERMIT MY STUPID QUESTION

I am at the point of submitting my Document and i am pushing through as Self Sponsor and i have also made payment for my 1st Semester. I am just a little worried that my 3.5M Mutual Funds may be suffice or fly.

Can i use an Uncle/Colleague who is a Family Friend as my Sponsor. He is a Senior Manager in a Bank. Will it fly? Even if he provides Letter of Sponsorship, Statement of Accounts and Investment. PLEASE HELP. No insults please

....

First of all it's good that you are not deterred.

Have you ordered GCMs?

What is the whole school fees?

From the reasons they gave, you should try to get some home ties, maybe prepare a deed of transfer for some land(S) from your parents

Second you should work on your sop in order to convince them your purpose of visit is genuine.

Still make sure you order the GCMs and wait for the real gurus to chime in

holllowu:
Please am open to suggestions.

Exactly

jessyeve:
Not booming is an edge for him, tell about how his Innovative ideas earned in Canada can bring about change in the industry thus development . Talk about how passionate u r about bringing this development and how lucrative the program will be for u if u r outstanding hence high in demand, furthermore explain how energy system is related to elect/elect, trust me all engineering courses r intertwined with each other, it all speaks the same language TECHNOLOGY, go ahead dear and work on ur refusal to gt ur visa, all the best.

We can already classify this your information as not necessarily true because during summer, processing time increases for other countries too. This year even India complained. At a point it was 3 weeks for Ghana, right now it's 6

5454Darese:
The increase in processing time is usually due to excessive verification of documents due to ‘fraud’
If they were not carrying out too much verification on Nigeria applications even if they have millions of applications they could still process them swiftly. Hence we can conclude it’s due to fraudulent documents detected in the past by ircc. Too many applications is another factor but not the major.

@gatsby are you still keeping records? Just put in my app

So sorry to hear about this bro. Delay is not denial, at least they didn't drag the decision, you have time to review and reapply and then get your approval before Jan. We go still meet for there for Jan sure

bennyg24:
Good day nairaland fam, please I need help from gurus here, just got a refusal and the 3 reasons where:
1. Insufficient funds to pay tuition for my the duration of my proposed program.
2. Insufficient funds to pay transportation cost to and from Canada for myself and any accompanying family member.
3. Insufficient funds to maintain myself without working in Canada.
I never knew this refusal can be so disheartening, gosh!
Submitted online 17th July for MEng civil engineering, had a BEng in civil engineering with 2 years experience(self employed with CAC registration).
Tuition fee for entire program is 30k CAD (I already Paid 4k CAD tuition deposit)
Sponsor is elder brother with account balance covering entire tuition plus living expenses for a year. I did not include my personal account statement as at time of application due to a very low balance and inflow. Could it be just my account that is the problem?
PLEASE WHAT MAY BE WRONG WITH MY APPLICATION?
SOMEBODY HELP! I NEED UR URGENT AND EXPERIENCED SUGGESTIONS. Thanks

Hi guys. Please I need your suggestion. Sponsors' statement is 160 pages and turned out to be 25mb. What do you suggest I do? I'm afraid trying to compress to 4mb might reduce the integrity of the images.

Nope, I read what he said and it doesn't look like what you said.

waynee2baba:
Lol bruv that wasn't your point, you're derailing. Your initial point wasn't regarding people that tender applications close to their resumption date. Ofc they would get rejected. Your point was that people that are still expecting a reply (like June/July applicants) with their resumption dates close are likely to be refused. The aforementioned sets of people are not the same.

They might not want to cheap in because it might cost them.

Okay bye

makano:
His SOA, Letter of employment or Business/Company documents(If he has a company), Letter/affidavit of sponsorship, proof of his relationship to you, property documents.. Thats all I can rememeber for now. Others can cheap in... Peace

They have explained to him over and over but he seems head strong. Abeg leave him to continue beating chest in ignorance.

Blema111:
You really do not understand her question. She asked as regards student visa application. Don’t think it’s everyone that want to go there and have money like the people you mentioned above. It’s not only about money. If she decides to stay back after the studies is really not your concern. Just stick to the question she asked which is as regards visa application.

This is the funniest thing I've read here

MsJu:
Hi everyone. Please if you're coming in and your previous study is not related to your current course I carry God beg you to reread your sop incase you meet the immigration guys on duty yesterday.
Until I left POE they were still asking one Indian guy to convince them on why he left his field to become a chef . You need to see how this guy was sweating, speaking all his grammar the immigration guy said he hasn't seen reasons why he should give him the study permit

Abeg who be this guy? I've seen it all on this thread mehn.
Dude if you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all. Especially when you aren't answering a question

Bede2u:
ur elder sister in canada is telling u dont come to canada...wat are u asking us again? Who knows both u and canada better than her?

U are earning 500k in a sure job....wat do u think abroad is? A place where bad thing never happen? Where no one can die by mistake? Where money is picked on the road? Bruh

Let me ask u. Lets say dangote ran away to u.k like his mates were doing in the 70s instead of joining the hustle in lagos...do u think he would be better off now?

We all need to change how we view the world. Its not easy anywhere. Nigeria may not be great but many nigerians who traveled abroad became stranded and had to come back with nothing

Na joking sturvs

g00dy:
This is the first time I am hearing about these age limits. I am 28 and I applied for masters. Even though I got the admission, what impact does this have on my visa application

Congratulations man. Pack your bags

ca12:
Approval finally.

correspondence letter August 7th
i got a mail from nairobi saying application finalized yesterday
funny guys

today, i checked my portal this evening august(9th) and it said
application has been approved

Lesson: application finalized could mean anything,
Thank God

It's really appalling. Someone was wrong, now a mob has formed against her and are steady on her case for a few pages now. Meanwhile I asked a valid question back there and no one could answer, instead they want to curse and attack. Pitiful

mcobex:
This thread was created for helping one and another, not to bring each other down and make mockery of each other. We are all unique in our own way and that's what makes us special. I don't want to say who is at fault or who isn't, but please let's focus on what this thread was created for(which is helping each other). This back and forth name calling and disregard for each other won't take us anywhere, please let's not full the pages with things that aren't relevant to the issues at hand. Na God I take beg all of us. @justwise take note as well, you have the power to also delete posts that aren't related to what we are discussing (even if na my post).

This is apt. At this point I feel like she's being treated poorly. Because even people she didn't mention are all jumping on her comments.

Please guys let's focus, if it doesn't add value, subtract it from this thread because it's not cool when you read 3 pages of nothing but back and forth.

victorsol:
I believe we are more matured than this. Everyone is entitled to his ot her opinions. To me I don't see anything wrong in whatever she has said, if you are not okay with her reply, then kindly ignore. She gave me a reply one time, I was not comfortable with it and kindly moved on. You don't need to give reply to everyone that steps on your toes. I have followed her from the time she replied me and I discovered that that's her nature and you can't come and change her here. she is straight and you can be straight too. If you are not comfortable with it, then move on, afterall her post is not the only post here. Hundreds of people are on the group and if we all decide to reply to everyone that step on toes or someone's else toe, the group would have turned to something else.

Pls let's mind our business and accommodate people for who they are.
I don't know her from Adam but if we want to be sincere with ourselves and go back to reas all her post, I think she is straight even though she makes error.

and if we are to correct, let's correct in love. this world is too small oooooo.

Good day good people. Please this is my question:

How recent or stale can your bank statement be? Like will a statement you printed a month ago still be valid?

I ask because I have printed a few times already and I'm about to use some money in the account. Hope the question makes sense

Alleluia! Amen, congratulations to u

4evaco:
Come and join me sing Alleluia,
Jehovah Jireh has done me well (2ce)

O Mama carry us dey go (2ce)
Wherever better dey carry us dey go(2ce)

Approval Alert

Stay tuned for details.

You calm die

gatsbym4:
Can’t believe I’m this calm lol
This has been my dream for years since secondary school days lol...
Now it’s all playing before my eyes..
I pray God deems us all fit for all our heart desires..
Will surely end in praises
I kuku know I’ll come testify here, with a ‘ long post alert ‘ lol..
It is well...
And I’m not calm calm calm, but well I’m calm small, if checking your cic profile twice a day is calm well I’m calm...

I think she can, but wait for the gurus to weigh. What I'm sure of is, they need to have separate letters and affidavits

olalemii:
Hello guys

I might be having an issue, I discussed the latest development with my uncle and he doesn’t seem to be able to handle that amount for now, he is suggesting if his wife can also be a co sponsor ..

If yes, would they share the same affidavit and letter of sponsorship?

Thanks

How far bro, same course at uwin for winter next year. Sponsor needs to state like 5m a year just to be sure. And bro the fees have been reviewed, it's now 30k.

olalemii:
Hello Gurus

I’m on the verge of submitting my Application, i would like you guys to help criticise and suggest where necessary..

No travel history, No study Gap

Bsc Electronic and Computer engineering, Got admitted into Meng Electrical and Computer Engineering, NYSC was completed June 2019, I’m 23


Finance

Going to Uwindsor in Jan,2020 and my Tuition is 27,500 CAD. My Uncle in the US is my sponsor, I identified he has paid my Confirmation deposit of 4000 CAD and He also transferred living expenses of 10000 CAD to my Dom acct. In my letter of introduction of sponsor I highlighted he would be Supporting me with 4 million Naira every year for my Tuition and Living expenses (it’s a 16 months program tho) . His acct shows balance of 20m + , nolump sum


Do you guys think i can go ahead with this ?

Happy to have you back on here. Sorry to hear about the stuff you are having a hard time with. I am certain you'll find your feet quickly and make your way around it. I'm liking the sound of Montreal sha

sillysassysally:
Hi Everyone,

I want to start by sincerely apologizing for going MIA since I got here. Life happened so fast and it didn't help that I didn't have a laptop. I have only just started settling down after all the hassle.

Landing gist...
It was pretty straightforward and didn't take time. The only question I remember the border official asking me was which school I was going to and what program. Then, of course, I was asked to show my correspondence letter and CAQ.

Canada...
I am currently attending McGill University so I'm quite comfortable speaking about Montreal.
1. French everywhere! I was so surprised - even my youtube ads changed to french! Better to start learning french to optimize your experience but if you don't speak French, it's still fine because most people are bilingual.
2. Beautiful city... people say its the best city to jaiye in Canada because things are always happening! I think last week was about Real Madrid (they are in Canada for a tour), then the week before that was jazz festival week... Needless to say, its a really fun city!

Myths people have about Canada
1. People tend to believe that once they leave Naija, they'll begin to live their best lives... It's not really true - especially if you don't have money. Since I got here, I've actually battled depression because my school work is so tedious, i don't even think I'll be able to work part-time to cover my living expenses. If you are doing a one-year program, it's possible that your schedule would be as rigorous because for most masters in Canada, its usually two years so you can imagine the "rushing" they do for one-year programs. So with no time to work, and with steady expenses, you can imagine the stress I've been going through just merely thinking about my situation. Here's my advice to those planning to come to Canada, if you cannot afford living expenses and you plan to work part-time to cover your living costs, please do a two-year program. That way, you'll have more time to spare to work and it'll be reasonable for you to work and still have enough time to commit to your academics.
2. Taxes here in Montreal are a freaking 15%! I bought my laptop and paid taxes of $114! Needless to say, buy your laptop before coming.

Things i'm grateful i did before coming here
1. I'm grateful I packed garri, indomie, etc because when you come here, expenses and bills would hit you like a hurricane - especially in the first few weeks where you have to start paying for a phone plan, rent, bus pass, feeding, etc. Im grateful for the many things i didn't have to buy because i already brought them from Nigeria - I even carried toothpaste, cream, perfume, etc. Once you come here, you'll have a lot of expenses to make that you'd be super grateful if you already have some little things sorted out.

I'm happy to answer any questions anyone has for me.

Goodluck to all TRV hopefuls, University admission hopefuls and GRE/GMAT hopefuls

Lmao, this statement Just too funny. Inside life

jessyeve:
Ppl are looking for one visa and people are getting multiple, this life sef, lucky u.

There's none

bebe2:
pls can someone give the WhatsApp group number?

Nice of you to step in bro.

gatsbym4:
What I came up with as promised, I'm no sillysally she's the table guru.
Y'all can send your information through.
This is all for knowing how cic processes our apps. Timelines and all
God bless
P.s if you have any idea on how this table can be presented better, pls feel free to talk.
Will all end in praise for us..

Nope, everything is done on here so that the information dropped here can continue helping people for years to come

TheGbeminiyi:
HELLO EVERYONE! IS THERE A WHATSAPP OR TELEGRAM GROUP FOR PEOPLE AWAITING CANADIAN STUDY PERMITS?