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Anugoson:
@ pchax...I appreciate ur open mindedness and rich idea cos it will help a lot of us in this forum,a proverb in my place says Uche onye adi njo (meaning someone's idea is not bad)but there are somethings we have to consider knowing fully well that this is a public forum,and u don't know who is who here...plagiarism is the major issue here and if u can remember during ur UG days how some people copy each others assignment word 2 word(copy and paste) some are even ready 2 copy the person's name too,I'm suggesting that the best thing to do here is to write out the STEPS to follow when writing SOPs for Visa and for supervisor,with that i believe that it will go a long way in helping us...Thanks

justwise:
It will be a grave mistake for anybody to post his/ her SOP openly here because people will copy it word to word and submit before the owner. SOP should be personal and private.

warrikid:
my thots exactly. Sorry 2 say,buh we have some really (mentally) lazy students from my experience. Let's play it safe pls.

redribs:
@pchax I understand your concern and the idea you are proposing. Using PMs (and emails) still can work...and is safer too. Using a cloud method simply brings back same issue you are trying to address; the problem of having so many advises and not knowing which is best to choose. I am of the school of thought that "you are the best composer of your SOP" because... well, it's your purpose and not anyone else's... only thing one could need help with is how to use the words technically and properly (punctuation and grammar edits, basically) and this can be gotten from friends, family and even anonymous friends here on the forum (using PMs and email).

I have also been analysing this rampant refusals because really, it is getting worrisome ... but contrary to your idea, addressing the SOP was not even on my list (maybe I'm missing something). First thing we should understand, is that, simply listing out docs submitted does not give a true and exact picture of our file. It only gives hints and ideas. Having said that, I prefer to play within the stated reason for refusal because... well, at least it points me in a direction to start with my analysis. The only reason I suspect that can emanate from an incoherent SOP will be "purpose of visit"...and that's not as common as the baba of all the reasons; "insufficient funds". Ok, maybe the letter of explanation might explain the financial docs to a clear perspective but if anything, I think being able to display sufficient funds from a reasonable sponsor can even be self-explanatory... as per u know? MONEY TALKS na.

Been trying really hard not to drop long posts these days because I dread my medicals not coming in this part 6 but since I've started lemme just kuku finish. Pardon my long talk, I'm a very expressive guy . Besides it might give good insight to people that have plans to apply.

So as I was saying, financial statements, as simple as they might seem, they can tell a lot about a person's financial behaviour. (Especially for the fact that the one CIC requires is over a stretch of 6 months). People are highly trained to be able to analyse these docs. I can imagine that these VOs are ACCA professionals and stuff. I'm just trying to point out that it's possible that these VOs actually do immerse themselves in these financial docs to the extent of getting really personal. Like they can use the financial docs submitted to make out a story that they think you are trying to portray and if a confusing part of the story can not be explained, they tell you they are "not convinced". That's what I suspect really happens. I even heard (but don't quote me o) that they also contact the banks during the processing time to verify the authenticity of the financial statement and as well as the funds/balance at different times because they are legally bound. It's a plausible thought because really, why else will it take so many weeks to process an application?

In summary sha, applicants should ensure a good bidirectional flow, a reasonable balance, a reasonable sponsor, an authentic sponsor's consent and lastly, ensure that the balance remains reasonable throughout the application process ... and this is where I think most people need to address. Also, if you are using a sponsor that you are not a direct dependant of, I suggest you try to pay your full tuition for a year and have some reasonable funds in your personal account to cover living expenses for the first few weeks/months.

Just my thoughts sha, cos really, I don't know sh*t.

toucheli:
good day all, I'm trying to confirm where the closest international airport to delta state is, i'm considering flying from Canada to Delta state in a couple days time, anyone got an idea what my connecting route will be?? reply needed asap..thanks

vanrichie4u:
check http://www.nairaland.com /1475467/travelling-canada-part-5/72 for online app steps....

akinmoj:
Yes...

akinmoj:
Akinmoj: OCTOBER 20, Brandon Uni, Paper, UG.

meritdee:
Follow this link. Its straight forward.
http://international.humber.ca/study-in-canada/apply.html


Long time everyone... Hope all is well and good.

Success to all.

double08:
If that's how everybody back out once they get their visa would u have met someone here?

Atleast before u leave for canny assist others like u were once assisted in ur own little way.

veron12:
Please help me in prayer o make dem approve my application o. Not heard from embassy since I submitted my application online. Could it be because I dint submit my passport? Beginning to get scared cos my resumption date is Jan 5th 2015 and I'm yet to get a response. Please help in prayers o

Joe980:
@bighead1; submit original documents, CIC will return them.

lassky:
bro if u dont want to risk submitting d real copies, u can get d photocopies certified or notarized b4 submission. My 1 shile

eddy20:
yes,I submitted original documents nd I got all my documents back without problems....

kaynine59:
Thanks baba mi God bless u many jare. I sure will

bighead1:
Hello @Mrnilbrown and my fellow E-fams, please how do i start up my application if i am to use the paper route. thanks.

9jabiggurl:
Have started gathering my documents et all...my session is Sept so really i still have a bit of time....Anyhow may session, sept session we will surely cross part.....

mrnilobrawn:
You must not have photo proof before s/he can sponsor you. Compile wat u hv and list them here before submission, gurus will look into it.

mrnilobrawn:
You need to think of reason(s) why they want to sponsor you, how they are related to you, what would be there benefit etc...
Let the oga chip in..

mrnilobrawn:
You need to think of reason(s) why they want to sponsor you, how they are related to you, what would be there benefit etc...
Let the oga chip in..

mrnilobrawn:
Congratz.....

pchax:
hmmm.... So I was in a training all day. Phones on silence and no internet. The training finished by 5:15pm and I saw 3 missed calls. My mind went straight to CIC. I rushed to my mail box and saw a mail from them. It directed me to my portal and I saw:

Review of Medical Results: We need your medical information

I saw a new message that had my medical form attached and I started running like a mad man round the office while on the phone with my folks. Join me in praising God ooooo!!!!!!!!

mrnilobrawn:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?q=480&t=15

bighead1:
people please is it true that i can only apply for visa 6 months prior to the resumption date.??

thanks.