febishola20:
Trying to continue my application, this is what I got... pending... urgent help please

Give it some time, it will be corrected

Realme45:
I was refused visa on May 22. I followed what I learned on this platform to apply for my visa. I must have missed something along the line. Please, I need help as my program is starting in the last week of August, I waited for the GCMS note before reaching out. I want to reapply immediately.
I am going for a one-year postgraduate certificate program. I paid my one-year tuition in full and submitted a POF of 31.25 million Naira with the explanation that my elder brother added some money to support me. I also included a letter of support from him.
I submitted my PAL alongside other documents. For the POF, 30 million Naira was in Access bank statement of account while 1.25 million was in GTbank statement. I stated in my SOP that I would be living my children and my husband behind. I ordered for GCMS note and the explanation is as follows: bank statement of Gtco does appears inconsistent and usual with other similar bank statement , this is an aggravating factor in my assessment, I have concerns the applicants does not have sufficient finance readily available to cover their living cost during their stay in Canada...

The VO suspect the SOA is fake, I do not think he/she went further to appraise the funds in the account after doubting the veracity of the SOA. If the statement is genuine, please get a reference letter, send an MBS and reapply.

JejeIsLife:
Good day house,

i was denied visa on 20th june 2024, base on the reasons attached. Now i have sufficient funds to reapply because my aunt is ready to add her other account as she the one sponsoring me and i am the one managing her business.

I am 30 years of age single man with no kids and never marry, please how do i proof my home tie considering my age.

You to reappraise your POF and your SOP write up, the VO has not been convinced on the reasons you have adduced for your studies in Canada

obawale:
Thanks for the response. I will also like to ask if I can be included as one of her dependants when she is applying for her Post graduate work permit, thank you

Yes when she is approved for PGWP and has a job offer, you can then apply SOWP.

Swealy:
Good morning my people,

Please I want to start my Canada PR process, does it really take up to a year or even more ? Should I just try student route instead ?

Based on the current trend what would be your advice ?

P.S: I am an IT professional with years of experience.

Thank you

Since you are into STEM, write English language test and enter the pool. (You can stimulate what your CRS will be and compare it with CRS cutoff that was used for the last STEM invitation) if your CRS score is high enough you might get called under the STEM class.

Otas4u:
Can one get a SOWP for a Nursing Diploma?

No, only Bachelor in Nursing

Aloedamz:
@zubizareta @ Bobomaigida & @Frankrobbn1 & others

Please I m planning to apply for studies in a Canadian university..I don’t have any travel experience yet but I want to travel to canada using a student visa. Please can anyone guide me on the steps to follow so I can be able to achieve this. I ve started doing research on some schools and their criteria for international students. Your assistance will be greatly appreciated🙏🏽

My email address is: Oyinkansola1022@gmail.com

God bless you as I await your response

You do not need travel experience to apply for SP.
Firstly, check decide the course you want to study and look for schools that offer that course and the tuition payable by international students for that course.
Work on raising your POF so that you would have sorted it out before putting in your application.
If you have 2:1 grade from your 1st degree, then chase admission for masters.
Whilst you are doing this, start writing your SOP.
Then follow this thread, to from what others have done and documents they have submitted.

Wonder1844:
I got my PPR last week and will want to apply for SOWP for my wife when I receive my passport.
Please I will like to know the required documents need for her application.
She works in our family business and no employment letter or payslip.
Thanks

Check IRCC site for required documents
You need to write a convincing SOP to explain why she is coming and strong hometies to bring you guys back to Nigeria.

Bernyone:
Hello

Please I need advice on how to go about my sowp.
My husband applied for his study Permit on 10th May and got his ppr on 7th June.

Now we want to apply for my sowp because I'm pregnant. We have two registered companies which we intend to use as home ties but wondering if it will be sufficient.

Do we apply from his portal or create a new one for me?

He hasn't paid his fees yet, will that be an issue?

Must he travel before I can apply or we can apply now and what documents can we use?

Lastly, whose account do we use for pof? His or mine.

Thanks.

POF can either be in his account or yours, you need to show that both of you have access to the funds and the funds is available.
You can apply before be travels or wait after he has landed, each of the options will require you explaining your decisions why you have chosen the option and try to convince the VO to believe your reasons.
It will be good he pays his fees, so that he can get ENROLMENT LETTER, which is a compulsory doc for SOWP application.
He can apply under his portal- SOWP application is only available on the GCkey portal.
Home ties will not only be the businesses, you need to spread it to your family and other personal relationships

Ajoself:
Hello house, Pls a Prof who promised to be my supervisor forgot to recommend me for the fall session. However, he apologized and told to apply for winter 2025. I have done that and he has recommended me to the admission committee. Is it possible to get my visa process done before January 2025?

Yes, very possible. It is even to your advantage. Gives you enough time to gather your docs and apply and for IRCC to process.

Flipmac:
Hey guys,
I intend traveling for a 2 year diploma to Canada. It's a computer related course.

I have received my PAL.

Now I'm writing my Statement of Purpose.

As we all know, they'll want you to show strong ties to your home country to convince them that you'll be coming back after completing your studies.

Since it's a computer related course, I was thinking of narrating in my Statement of Purpose that my dad owns a computer institute and I'll be coming back after my studies to establish it.

My dad doesn't own a computer institute. I just thought I should add that narrative to show strong ties to my home country in order to better my chances of getting the visa.

To people who have experience in US/Canada visa processing, I have some questions:

Is this a good idea? Will they ask me of proof of my dad owning a computer institute?

Any response at will be appreciated.

If you claim your dad has an Institiute, how do you plan to prove it?
This is not advisable, to prove your hometies you can use
- Your parents and siblings in Nigeria
- Your present work or occupation
- Your membership of unions or associations
- Your romantic partner if you have any.

You need to explain how these people/things are an integral part of your life that you will miss and will be looking forward to reuniting with.

obawale:
Good afternoon friends, trust we are all doing well. I need an advise from this noble house concerning spouse open work permit.
My wife was admitted last year for a 2 year diploma program with a student visa, so she resumed last year August, I applied for our two kids and myself thereafter and they were given student visa and I was given a visitor visa, the children are with her already while I am still in Nigeria. My main question now is that can I still apply for a spouse open work permit because my wife was admitted before the new policy? or the new policy has cancelled all?
Thank you all

No, you cannot, if you have submitted your SOWP application before the changes then it would have been good.

Zahroh:


So which route is advisable…Visitors or Sowp. Knowing getting V.visa converted to Work permit is now difficult.

Depends on your intention, if you want to work, SOWP, if you just to want to be visiting VV. Either way, you need to prove your relationship beyond doubt.

Zahroh:
Good Day all, please I need some clarifications on the right way to go. My fiancé is currently running her MBA in Canada and I am about applying for Visa but because of the constant change in policies the initial Visitors visa plan is shaky as i learnt it’s difficult converting to a work permit. Please can someone assist advice or guide through. I await your response. Thanks

Masters students are not impacted by any of the changes announced, however, in your case the task will be explaining and proving that you were in a common law relationship with your fiancée since you aren't yet married.

Wonder1844:
Please how long does the passport process takes?
Submission and receiving.
Thanks

No time frame, it can take 1 week to 3 weeks

Pweety3333:

Please is the processing Time for closed or open work permit?

Processing time for work permit from the Nigeria is 21 weeks now.

Daveconsult007:
Greetings,

My friend wants to submit her passport but she's finding it difficult.

Please how can someone submit a Passport...I need information

You can submit your passport through courier or book an appointment to submit the passport or go to VFS and pay for VIP access without appointment.

Ejeh123:
Hello, I really need an advise on what to do. I was at first bank all through last week to send mybankstatment to Canada embassy I was told that It has been deactivate by CBN. Kindly advise me on what to do. I’m set to go for visa submission. Your honest advise will be appreciated.

What is CBN's business with MBS? That branch does not know what to do. You try another branch.

Jeboy:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/permit/temporary/open-work-permit-spouses-dependent-children/apply.html#high-skilled

I welcome all the learned contributors in the forum to go through the above and analyze.... seems IRCC is not consistent with their who qualifies for Open Work Permit.


The above suggests families (spouse and children) of Foreign Students who have PGWP can directly apply for Open Work permit without requiring any Teer 0-5 skill job wether in Canada or outside Canada.

At another link I quoted before this, they added that a Teer 0-3 or Teer 4-5 job must be attached by the PGWP Primary applicant.


I need contributors to the above, lets analyse and conclude for the enlightenement of all. cc: @Bobomaigida

You got it right bro,

Tripitaka:
Good morning all.

I applied alongside my spouse with him being the primary applicant.

He was sent a Biometrics request, while I wasnt.

Also, I do not have a UCI number, but he has.

Should i be worried or is there something i need to do?

No, do not be worried, it will come.

Jeboy:
I guess 21k is standard for living expenses for student applicant because he or she will rent apartment to start with and other bills.

If a spouse is join8ng him or her, he or she cannot be subject to same 21k so the 7k plus slack suffice since they can co-live with student spouse to minimize cost of living.

So you re right my guy. How is it going bro?

I am very good brother. I appreciate.

Tobi0729:
Good day everyone, please my application to canada was rejected due to insufficient fund; I have 32M in my sponsor account and 9M in my own account. My tuition is 6390 and I have paid 2000 Canadian dollar as deposit which I attached the receipt.
I am married but the application was for myself, no family

I have applied for GCMS note yesterday, I will re apply ones the letter is ready by making all necessary corrections on the letter too

I need advice on how to go about my resubmission.

Thanks

The issue is most likely the source of the POF not been proved with docs.

However, what is the duration of the programme? How much is the first-year tuition total?

Jeboy:
Hello guys who here know who have used Mpower loan support to successfully get a study permit?

For my expected Masters course, I need 21k cad for living expenses and 30k cad for a years Tuition.

I want to get 30k cad from MPower and 25k cad from my self sponsored bank statement. Would this format work to get study permit from IRCC as I am currently working and will be able to attach my pay slip, account statement and leave of absence with study to defend my self finance for the study application.

This should fly, the key is to have funding sources that will be used to repay the loan as they fall due. Since you are self sponsored, you need to look for a way to explain how you will keep on getting funds to repay the loan without recourse to working in Canada.

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Like I suspected, the source of your POF was not explained exhaustively backed with documents, you need to show them HOW you got the POF either from your salary earnings or business profits or donations from your relative. Then back your words with documents like pay slips, employment letter, etc

oklarlexzy:
Good day all. I got a refusal for my work permit few months back but from my GCMS, it's was POF and no enough evidence for pof. My question are:
1. How much pof is perfect for work permit and visitor visa for my kids.
2. I hv 10m in my account since Sept 2023 used for the first application if I am adding to it based on new rules is the previous 10m still a lump sum or I should only do a gift deed for the new money I am adding or do I sum all together and do I gift deed.
3. What evidence can my sis show aside bank statement and proof of relationship. She sell soaps in large quantities and deal with different companies
4. On the other can my dad be a new sponsor, a retiree no inflow in his accounts.
5. My wife has applied for pgwp what evidences does she has to show to support our application
Thank you as in anticipation your responses. Every advice will be welcomed. Thank you

Would have been better if you attached the GCMS notes, I suspect that the main issue was source of funds not the adequacy of the funds in your first application.
1. Check the new POF requirements to see what you need for your family size.
2. All lump sums should be explained especially when it appears in your SOA.
5. You need to wait for her PGWP to be approved before applying for your WP.
4. What funds will be showing from him since he does not have inflows?
3. What will she be doing in the application?

Kunfu:

Is it possible for IRCC to wait for 3 to 4 months before giving someone a refusal?

Yes, very possible, with IRCC nothing can be guaranteed.

SexyDuby:


Hello
Pls how did you do this GIC transfer from your bank to the Canadian bank account
I learnt the GIC accepts only a one time transfer into the account and Gtbank has a policy of transferring $10k per day...so that'll mean do 2 transfers
Pls let me know how you were able to successfully do yours

Anyone who has an idea or has done this GIC should pls let me know.
Thanks in advance

Limits to how much you can transfer are only applicable to balances funded by cash lodgements, If you receive the USD via inflows directly into your account, there are no restrictions to how much you can move.

So you need to fund your dollar account via inflows before you can outflow without restrictions

Chinaza93:
Please I applied for sowp since Friday May 24 and I have not seen my uci and also have not gotten BIL. Please what could be the problem.
@bobomigida

It will drop, just be patient.

mayrhe:
😂😂😂Thank you, it was the bag I started packing on Saturday, that I went into Labour on Sunday. The baby at week 36, that I was praying to wait a lil till I get to Canada, came out on children's day🤣🤣🤣

Double congratulations, God grant you strength and favour.

mayrhe:
Wow!!! That was very fast. I got BVL on May 22, I'm still expecting their PPR up till now. However on ircc tracker, I already have my study permit and visa number there. I don't know what's keeping them in sending mail for the PPR🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

Go and start packing your bags jor. Congratulations

Educhopper:
One person is 21k right?
2 people shows as 27k like you said.
Now your partner is applying alone. It's logical that you show POF for one person which is 21k. How does 7k enter the table?
It's explicitly stated if you check IRCC website. Nothing ontop or below. So act right. Goodluck!!!

No sir/ma, the 21K is for the principal applicant, there are some costs that a dependent will not incur again, cost like housing and utilities. The ideal thing to do is to show a minimum of 7k, not just exact 7k, build some slack into the amount so that it is not considered to be on the bother line.

@Stanoyiga72

StanOyiga72:
Hello NL Family.. please I'm a study permit holder and I want to apply for my wife's SOWP. Can anyone help with how much we need to show for Proof of funds?

Check the POF required on IRCC portal.