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STAugustineOf13:
Is me Sis, I think Justwise banned my other account because I pasted an address of the school MUN of which I was asking whether I am to send the IELTS there.

Please I just sent you mail now, check your mail box and respond accordingly in order to guide me well. Thank you.

Oh oh! So sorry. I will check now

Horlar4th:
My question is how do they know it's my medical since it's upfront and their is no IME number

Please send in your medical… your passport number can differentiate your medical though but send it in because all medical slips have a unique number… Ime and another one but I don’t think VO would want to start linking medical to applications without applicant submitting the slip… that’s enough work

olokings:
as a follow up to putting it out there, i will give an expose' to what my profile looked like and how i packaged my application. Long Post alert.

highlights of SOP and tactics for family visa application

start with a good self-introduction: - i prepared a very detailed SOP. this was intentional because i was putting up a family application of myself and 5 accompanying family members, hence what may be usually overlooked at for single applicants / those leaving their family members behind may not necessarily apply to me given i will be subjected to even more scrutiny.
I drafted my SOP with a clear table of contents, i wrote it with a title, sub-titles, and bolden+italics for points i needed to highlight of importance. i started my SOP with an introduction to myself as though a typical job interview [name, DOB, educational background, professional certification, career highlights, etc.] framework (it is an interview in a sense isn't it?) stating what my intent (to apply for a TRV [Study Permit], and my dependents' [Spousal Open Work Permit + Study Permit for kids]. I clearly mentioned the school, program, start & end dates with duration in months. (highlighted the attachment of LOA, Tuition Payment [in my case i deliberately paid full tuition because i needed to demonstrate financial stability since someone who is going with accompanying member should have that logically] with tuition payment acknowledgement from my school

To address the following: Why study in Canada? why not study in Nigeria? What are your educational goals? what will be the impact & value of the program you are going for study in your business / employment / future endeavours when you return to Nigeria? what are you job experience / skills gaps / career experience that warrants or establish the need for the study?
why the specific university / college chosen? - viewed from the lense of facilities, community, infrastructure, etc. : I further went to add a sub-title where i detailed my employment / carrer profile, an opportunity which i leveraged to deliberately tie the proposed post graduate study to my career progress, highlighting the benefits, value proposition, how acquisition of this additional educational credential will place me above my peer in the office, position me for executive, leadership, and management positions, foster my private professional practice to set up consult after my career (see how i am demonstrating what i will do when i return), how credential & skills documentation a very big differentiator in my office. I specifically highlighted that i have embarked on a post secondary study during the course of my professional career (reemphasizing the value proposition) and how my employer acknowledged the additional qualification (attached the letter) and i was able to participate for further promotion few years later (attached a doc. to this effect). I intentionally mentioned my under grad project and how it positioned me to excel at this current study (further arguing why the study).

Then i moved on to sub-title, "Reason for the Study and Choice of *** school Canada". I started with stating how the program aligns with my professional aspirations, skills i will gain, and the credential will demonstrate experience i have gained in the field for the period i have worked. I stated how the program in the specific school is specially designed for reasons given in the school website, how it resonates with my personal goals. I mentioned that i have sought an unpaid study leave from my employer which was granted (doc attached), how the school is well known for excellence in that course, the community is accommodating and encourage easy transition for international students, learning is experiential, not subject to reccurent strikes and industrial action, cultism et al (see what i did there, why canada & not nigeria), how i prefer to use the opportunity to experience the canadian culture, landscape and serenity which i have researched on the net, as it is a great place for families (see what i did there again?, tactically introducing why travelling with family), mentioned passively that i looked at Europe and west africa, however, based on personal reason (some of which i had mentioned) i prefer to pursue the study in *** school, in *** province, in canada. I also mentioned how the changes ongoing in the industry here in Nigeria warrants talents to upskills and develop further in other to be resilient et al... grammar grammar grammer but you get the gist.
i went on to detail the duration, course highlights and how i look forward to excelling with accelerated learning during the study to ensure that i finish with good grades, and on time in order for me and my family to return on **** date back and resume my employment and private freelance practice at home in Nigeria (see what i did there again?)


Now onto the biggest issue, to address What are your home ties? why are you travelling with the family for the study period?- viewed from the lense of Family, Economy, Financial, career prospects, etc. - i sub-titled "Reason for travel with family for study at *** school, province, *** canada: i introduced my spouse, how long we were partners (doc attached), how we are very close and depend on one another for everything (see what i did here, setting the floor why i cannot be without her), highlighted various endeavours we have embarked on together as partners, both academically, professionally, and socially. gave some reasons here and there what we have done to ensure a stable and single unit family, mentioned / introduced our kids all 4 of them, mentioned our property (just one) which we developed together (added property valuation report), and how we love our home. highlighted that we are fully commited to co-parenting, maintaining a single functional family unity for the development of the kids psychologically, emotionally, mentally, academically, etc. because young ones are super impressionable hence we cannot leave them with anyone other than ourselves to raise (see what i did there again, we must do it together & can give them to any one else, appealing to the human nature of the VO tactically). talked about the personal aspiration of my partner. specifically mentioned that i need my family to be physically present with me during the study for emotional support, will provide my partner the opportunity to further pursue her personal goals of self achievement since she will be working whether paid / unpaid to practice skills in a flexible schedule, and i will be happy enough to perform exceptional well academmically (see the idea there now?). i mentioned that i have research *** province, and looked up schools there which fit my kids' educational needs, afterwhich i contacted one and notified them of my intent (attached communique docs, kids passed term results, etc.) and they are ready to accept my kids as soon as we land.

Now, because, my third child (only) was birthed in the US, i mentioned that on *** date, i embarked on family vacation where we had our child (introduced him) in the states, and as a family tradition of witnessing all my kid's birthing, i was present with the siblings. however i highlighted that we ensured that the birthing process was self-pay and in order to ensure that we are not financially indebted to the US govt. we acquired all zero balance receipts for all aspects of the medical procedures (attached everything!!!) after which we returned to Nigeria as soon as the child was cleared for international travel (see what i did there to demonstrate authenticity of return). I further stated that, since i am the primary provider for the family, it will be counterproductive to leave them behind and be sending funds when i am a student with limited working hours myself, hence my resolve to travel with them. I also mentioned that during our stay, the whole family shall be covered by comprehensive insurance to the tune of $****** (attached each persons insure cert), hence we shall not be a burden to the canadian or provincial govt. during the **** months before we return back to nigeria (by now you are seeing the tactics).

in a sub "head proof of home ties" note the flags - i argued that i am employed with **** for *** no. of years (to demonstrate stability), stated my gross annual earnings converted in $CAD which are backed up by paystubs, mentioned the future financial prospects when i return as per promotion at my place of work, stated that my employer although granted me study without pay there is a 100% reabsorbtion rate for study leave returnees, mentioned that i still have over 20yrs of career growth ahead of me hence the motivation to return and continue to climb up the corporate leadership ladder. i also mentioned my financial indebtedness to my bank where i recieve my salaries and how i need to return and reactivate my salaries in order to close out my indebtedness and enjoy my full gratuity and pension when i eventually retire. mentioned when i can access my pension, the physical requirements to process my gratuity (mentioned the amounts), my life insurance (mentioned the amount) which can only kick in if i pass in service and how this secures my family (see the tactic there again, reiterating family commitment). mentioned our jointly built home with value in $CAD. Mentioned my aged mother, & in-laws whom i support financially from time to time whilst specifically highlighting the medical conditions that required routine check up and treatments. mentioned my freelance business practice which just kicked up and how it can grow further with adequate skills documentation, mentioned my professional certifications, small businesses that my partner runs etc.

then i wrapped up with saying how the whole duration for the post study program is one big family vacation & bonding time which will create lasting memories for the kids and my partner which is one of my personal goals after we return on **** date back to Nigeria, hence i have made $CAD****** available for the period to cover tuition and living expenses whether partner works or not (see the closing there right?)

what is your travel history (if your have)? - mention all visa denials with reasons, give one liners to the why you made those travels to demonstrate that you are mostly intentional in all of your ventures. - i talked about all the little little family trips we have taken, both intra&international, even the small ones in my community corner where we have our home (all to demonstrate that we move together and not always without - further burtressing the single family unit mindset). attached each family member travel visa history pages. i mentioned the two denials we have had specifically France in 2014, and USA in 2021 when we wanted to birth our last (4th) child [i was intentional with this because we were interview for medical tourism and denied based on eligibility not met, so if i am not upfront with this, and during info sharing, USA agency flags this, i may be seen as misrepresenting / lieing, so be tactful].

Now onto the mother of them all---- what is your proof of means of financial support (POF)? - state amounts to show tuition + living expense (for full duration of program) + miscelleanous expense + buffer + flight ticket (return). mention any and all spikes in your transactions (lump sums), mention any loan obligations shown as deductions in your accounts (you can even use them as home ties) --- I started with stating that i and my wife will be co-sponsoring this initiative and attached our ONE YEAR bank statements (MBS). stated the source of funds as salary, consulting commissions, partner's sales income, employee emoluments, and other personal excesses.
Explained every LUMP SUM (excess of N1m creditted into the account, even employer payments) with verifiable evidences and refernce.
Now you need to note that the whole money used for POF was credited into the account exactly 9 days before i submitted my application, and the account was less than N100K worth before then. so what did i do, i didnt pay my tuition from my account, instead i took a loan from a lender, had them pay the money into a colleagues account, and have him process Form A to pay my full tuition for me. I added the tuition receipt and included the cost in my PoF. then, i had a couple of projects i was developing for my employer which they paid to me, (altough that money was to be expended to other team beneficiary by me) i held the money for 3 weeks after applying then disbursed. by the time i disbursed, the account went back to less than N4m which i further disbursed into my crypto wallet. And yes, i used my crypto wallet value as part of my PoF. i simply screenshot my crypto portfolio, my profile page, trade history, crypto platform's email confirmation of trades, email confirmation of credit & debit alerts into & out of my personal account based on crypto trade.
Then i prepared a table showing our financial plan for the *** period of stay in *** province, in canada
i started with stating how much our total PoF is $CAD85,000.00 required for all 6 of us.
aspects of the table includes; program tuition, one year cost of living, extra months remaining cost of living, miscellaneous, flight tickets (return). total the full expense costs. Added a line for amounts paid (tuition), and calculated the outstanding expendition. Added a line for Cash in Bank (PoF) in $CAD, and another line for guaranteed future receipts/income, and another line for fund reserves based on digital crypto wallet in $CAD. i quoted this because i didnt want it to be that we are spending the whole of our life savings on study trip.
I added a remarks under the table that i converted the Naira to $CAD at CBN rate, but i converted monies in the Dorm accounts to Naira at prevailing black market rates of US$1 - N580 because using this rates will boost the monies.
Then i closed up by saying that the amounts will enable my whole famliy to comfortably live in *** province even if my partner and i didnt work, considering also the fact that i have paid my full tuition (with attached receipt) for the program.

I further added a sub-title were i use bullet points to explained each lump sumps for the one year period, and clarified all my funding sources.

i added a sub-title where i listed all documents attached to the application as categorised.

then i went on to Criminality Background Check, Conclusion, and Prayer: - i stated that during the stay in canada, i and my family will be at ***** province, for ** months starting from *** data to *** date after which we will return to Nigeria on *** specific date to resume my active service with my employer while my partner will return to ***** her personal engagements.

i highlighted that i have a clean record in my home country and place of employ for *** years, and fully commit to conducting myself ethically wherever i am. i further made a commitment statement that i and my family will blah blah blah during our stay and maintain the scope limits of the visas if granted, as well maintain / adhere to any & all governing laws + regulations of canada.

signed my prayers.

PS: also included is letter of sponsorship from my partner to me stating her commitment to co-sponsor this endeavour financially during our stay in the province. i also gave her a co-sponsorship letter doing the same thing in her Letter of Purpose.

caveat: Ayam not a guru / agent / SOP writter / Review. so i will prefer any and all kweshiuns be put up here so the family can collectively attend to it.

na work i no get make me type this epistle as i dey wait make class time reach. lazy man sitdon dey look NL. lol

Best of luck to every one.

My own is that… i will call you so you summarize this write up

Tgbengus151:
I wonder why the moderator is yet to do something about this character and the other clown called Eaglesomething who continue to falsely/blindly accuse others, witch-hunt and go about derailing the motive of this thread.

It is quite ridiculous.

I won't even be surprised to know that it is the same goofy operating the two accounts because their MO is very similar.

Didn’t you observe that he is being ignored? From saying i am a man with different monikers and Positivity proved him wrong to accusing me of not having an application to saying I should stop contributing to accusing Positivity of being my second account and no one is giving him attention... I suggest you do so too because if you give him attention, he will continue.

Plus this isn’t his main moniker and again how can anybody even join myself and Positivity with all our fights. Please ignore him so we don’t derail

Frankielilbaby:
There is no need the hospital will submit your medicals and after revision it will be updated but if you want you can send it through webform, the eslip given to you

There is great need my dear. When IRCC refused application because of medical that the person did.. it happens that hospital didn’t send it to IRCC. Please oh, everyone must send in their slip

7COLOURS:
Honestly it's not easy.

But it's always better to reapply after seeing one's note.

Sis., how you dey?

I’m fine oh.. thank God… my brothers are advising UK but i am yet to decide. I need to see my notes 1st

eseosaaa:
I'm a girl

Awwwn… so sorry Hun.

lilangel20:
It is PPRRRRRRRR
2nd Time Applicant

Timeline.
First Application -November 21, 2021
Refusal- February 2nd, 2022
Reason: Based on personal asset and financial status.

2nd Application- July 2nd
Eligibility started- August 22nd, 2022
Upfront Medical- August 2, 2022
Medicals passed- August 14
PPR- September 29th

Documents submitted
POF
1. Funding letter (18,000CAD/YEAR) out of which school fees of 4,530cad would be paid
2. Statement of Account (1m)
3. Support letter from brother
4. Employment letter from brother
5. Promotion letter from brother
5. Gift deed from brother ( 700,000)
Home ties
1. Land Documents ( Not in my name)
2. Family pictures
3. Employment letter
4. 2month payslip
5. Leave approval letter ( stating my job is waiting for me)
Others
1. SOP
2. LOE
3. Companys cac
4. Companys tax clearance
5. Award from church

In all, I give glory to God...
This morning, I really poured out my heart to him...

The feeling is amazing...
I pray we all experience this

P: S : I didnt use MBS
Please use MBS O...

Yippee!!! Congratulations

eseosaaa:
Yes, previous application 140k plus CAD after inflow and outflow, second application almost 200k CAD

Please who is your sponsor and did you show commitment? We are just guessing. Your notes will tell better. Please don’t take it too hard on yourself

bepositive11:
That explains a lot. Does your sponsor have more than enough to cover your tuition fees and living expenses for the total 4 years?

Plus I think his relationship with the sponsor too…

7COLOURS:
Jeez!!! Sorry about this dear.

Please don't cry, crying will not change the situation.

Please order for your note, Paste it here when it's out and please remember to block your personal details. I am sure many experienced people here will advise accordingly.

Don't give up, it's just a delay, refire.

Plus he should eat very well oh.. i know refusals can be too hard but mehn! We must be strong

eseosaaa:
Yes , even my first application had like 140kcad balance In it after inflow and outflow but I was still denied based on assets and status, then the second application I grew the account and i was still refused

Did you order for your 1st refusal notes?

eseosaaa:
Added land documents from sponsor, sponsor passport old and new and previous visas, my family picture, my previous visas, affidavit of return, SOP, Affidavit of sponsorship and letter of sponsorship, reference letter from bank, all notarized, sponsor's cac,sponsor's salary account together with business account sponsor's work ID, promotion letter,anything you can think of


And I was going for bachelor's degree at thr University of Manitoba winter intake




First application I only submit POF, international passport and admission letter

Even affidavit of return… And i was thinking that’s what’s missing from mine

eseosaaa:
Ircc Just served me breakfast
Second time applicant
July 23rd applicant
Reasons
am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as required by
paragraph R216(1)(b) of the IRPR (https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/sor-2002-227/
section-216.html). I am refusing your application because you have not established that you will
leave Canada, based on the following factors:
• Your assets and financial situation are insufficient to support the stated purpose of travel
for yourself (and any accompanying family member(s), if applicable.




My Second application was a lot stronger than thr first. My first application was weak and I knew. Reasons for my first refusal was ; I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at thr end of your stay.

All those awaiting ppr may God do it for you.

I give up

Let me cry In peace

It’s well

mustaphagreens:
Thank you so much CharitoJames. May all your secret wishes come true!

Amen!! Congratulations

mustaphagreens:
To all the active members of this thread, especially those awaiting their PPRs, may God grant all your heart desires.

Friends, I have a quick question. My passport expires in August 2023 (i.e. in one year) but my program is 2 years. My passport has just been requested but I am wondering if it is okay to submit it since they won't offer permits beyond the validity of one's passport.

I will drop my timeline later.

Ah!! You are wondering? It’s not your choice to make oh. So long as you have 6months validity or you want IRCC to withdraw the Visa then? Please go and send it immediately. Run oh!

Ing123:
It's PPR guys... my body is still shaking, please I will come back to drop my timeline

Congratulations shaky shaky

DoDirtsLikeWorm:
Thank you for this.
But if I got you correctly, I will have to send an Email to IELTS telling them to send my results to MUN with a possible email of the school provided to IELTS in that Email?

Thanks as I awaits your response?

No, you don’t need to send Ielts proof. In your British council account… you will see an option to send your result to organizations… click and choose the Country and school you want it sent to.. then i also read the back of my ielts result to see the directive on how to send a copy via post or so. I printed an e-form attached to their mail, filled it and sent it back to them. I Used these 2 options and my Ielts got to MUN. Go through all the mails they have been sending to you, you will see where they talked about sending your result to organizations. I think you have an option of free sending like 3 or 5 times. When that is exhausted… you are to pay according to country. If you still don’t understand.. Mail me so i can call and explain. I did all these November/December last year before MUN gave me admission this January

Pace6:
Nice one...

Abi now… make we rest. Mine has been the most talked about refusal… almost a week now.
How are dear?

Pace6:
I’m still waiting sha

Lol, yours don sure na

Express2021:
Well @CharitoJames, why won't you reapply if really you applied in the first place. I said it before I suspected you never had any application with IRCC, that was my only issue with you. I just wish you can apply for real this time around and see hand of God deliver your PPR.

Yes I never had an application and I won’t apply. Thanks for your concern

DoDirtsLikeWorm:
Sis please I have an inquiry to make.
I received an Email/ a document which I have attached to this post from MUN.

I just want to understand what it really means?

Question: Am I to send my Original Documents before I can be given admission or the unofficial Documents that I have sent to them will suffice for now?
*I know at one point I will have to send the official documents.

The deadline for Admission (winter) will be in October 1st and I need to make sure I am on course.

Transcript and IELTS are official documents.
Ielts will be sent by British council… that’s how i did mine and i also sent them the copy i have.
Transcript was sent by my school to them as an official document… I don’t have a copy so I didn’t send.
Then you are to send your original WAEC to them yourself and yes they need to have all your documents before they can review and come to a decision.

This mail is a general checklist mail.. Even if they have all your documents, they will still send it.. then as they are processing your documents, they will also send it again with “processed” indicated beside any document they have processed.

I have my evidence, What God cannot do does not exist.
#NSPPD #7amFirePrayers

olokings:
more like, tell the fam what you did uniquely to convince the VO in your application and of your profile, because as the OP said, regardless of low CGPA, IELTS, and travelling with dependents, he/she got it.

Plus, lets spotlight this, its too coincidental. When IRCC dash refusual front, left, and centre, and then you come post July applicant which was approved Sept. 6th after one or two persons have cried to ask how far with July applicants.

In my opinion, if something is too good to be true, it usually is!

July applicants have started getting..: i think Teebabe got hers in 7weeks. Still July

Amosey:
God came through for me…. He proved Himself mighty and did a supernatural miracle for me.
Got my ppr.
Used an Agent and I had so much issues with her giving me access but she stood her ground.
But now I have my ppr.
Timeline:
June 10 applicant
Biometrics 15th June
Upfront med updated to pass august 4th
Then eligibility review has always been on.
Ppr sept 29th

I pray for all waiting for theirs too. God will come through for you too.

Congratulations to you

bepositive11:
To be honest, I'm skeptical of your PPR testimony based on the information you shared about your profile and your 2 month processing time.

It would be great if you could modify your post to include a screenshot and also list out the documents you submitted so that we can learn from your application.

If your application is genuine, all I can say is be patient. There's still time.

Maybe when the kids own are out… she will then drop everything once

Mojimustapha:
Have been a silent follower on this platform and have been seeing a lot of testimonies and motivational stories which made me want to share mine. At first it was an attempt to try canada study route but God did it for me even with a low CGPA and study gap of 16years. Although am still waiting for 2 children application but God that started will surely finish.

Application submission for me and my 2 kids: July 4th
Upfront Medicals: June 20th
Biometrics: July 16th
PPR: September 6th
Ielts: R:6, w:7.5, s:7,L:6.5

For my 2 children: letter of Authorisation by non accompany parent which was submitted on September 8th and up till now no update yet. Pls what do I do cos am really tensed, the waiting is crazy. Although my program start in January 2023.

Wow! Congratulations to you and yours

blackmaryjane6:
Hello,
Please I received this from Ircc. Can I get help on how to go about this.
Thank you

Wow! Another refusal… I’m soo sorry

7COLOURS:
You can send email to contact@thegcmsonline.com

They are the ones i used too…they said there is delay with ITA and that notes will take 30-300 days… lmao

7COLOURS:
Don't worry Sis., it will come lol

My application will be 16 weeks (4 months) tomorrow. Eligibility started since July, GCMS note ordered since July not yet out.

I've stopped sending them mail o lol

It is well

I thought i was the only one… My notes since August 5, I don’t know if i should order again or wait

7COLOURS:
We are doing very well thank you

I wish you the very best dear

Your success is sure

One love

Love and light Sis… Amen

olutoyiin:
This waiting period is not easy at all, so I've graduated from refreshing my portal to solely refreshing my Gmail.

I have a little confession on Saturday before my eligibility started, I got a mail respectfully requesting I stopped sending mails.

I'm just so fed up!!!

Lol @ confession… Just give them time. How long is your application?