Hmm, this is true o. Thank you so much.

Osemigho:


I read she mention her mum will take care of the kids. Who is her mum? What does she do? Did her mum agree to the arrangement? Things are evolving with IRCC. Stating “my mum will take care of them” used to be enough. Perhaps they need more evidence that she will and she can e.g. Letter of support and other documents to prove her financial and moral capacity. Perhaps she also want to mention her plan to visit them during her program e.g summer period.

All the best.

Thanks for your contribution sir @Frankrobbn1 and God bless all the gurus in the house. This option sounds good too but it appears she will be reapplying after her profile is updated with the refusal. I think she's considering this option in view of the litigation cost. I believe the next application will end in praise if she can incorporate all these suggestions.

Frankrobbn1:


The first stage which is well known as the leave stage is when the lawyer from IRCC decides to settle and accept the settlement offer from the PA's immigration lawyer in Canada instead of going through the whole Federal Court process (Judicial Review). Settlement involves reaching out to the lawyer on the other side and presenting a strong case as early as possible. As part of the judicial review application the PA's immigration lawyer will submit several pages settlement proposal to the IRCC lawyer on the other side in order to secure settlement as early as possible.

If IRCC lawyer on the other side agrees with the same position, they will offer to settle the case rather than spending the time, money and energy necessary to argue the case in Federal Court.

Majority of cases like @daadlade1 settle out of court while another immigration officer will then be handed over the application to review and make a final decision. Above all, this most often ends as an approval.






@daadlade1, you may consider making use of this route if you can afford the professional fees of an experienced attorney. Alternatively, rewrite your LOE by addressing the visa officer's concerns. Please be advised that you can't withdraw the study permit application as a decison has already been reached on the file.



It will end in praise.

She explained how the proposed program would serve the family business but her explanation of how the family will survive in her absence is not elaborate. I will tell her to improve this part of the SOP/LEO when she's reapplying. Thanks, @Osemigho for this insightful contribution.

Osemigho:


The statement is self-serving. Self-serving means having concern for oneself than others. Did she explain how her family will survive without her or Improve them?

@Pee2Jay9

Hmm, this sounds great but please, is it possible the VO rescind the refusal decision already in the record? She's even considering withdrawing the application in order to avoid getting the official refusal letter

Pee2Jay9:
I see this as a clear case of disfavor.. She's obviously qualified but the VO perceived her personality in a negative light.. While judicial review is credible, I'll advice she writes a very subtle LOE expressing herself better.. Why drag and waste funds if you can handle it differently?

Having the opportunity to see these GCMS Notes before final decision is given seems to me like an advantage, so people can address the concerns on same application fee instead of applying again

@Anamekele
Thanks for this information

Anamekele:

She needs to get an immigration lawyer in Canada who will file the judicial review for her. Mine charged $5k but if the case ends in first stage she will pay $750

@JustMellow

Thanks for your input sir. I think the SOP covered important areas and @zill001 has added some comments yesterday. I'll really appreciate it if you can help me review and suggest which areas she should revise.

JustMellow:


Hello Daalade1,

I think the VO's discretion was enmeshed with too much emotional fact(s) in reaching a decision.

The VO pointed to the SOP. If for sure every areas was was covered by the letter without any contradictions of whatsoever, I will say this is a case more likely to be successful if it goes to Judicial Review especially if the resources is available.

Another option is to re-work on the SOP and refile.

All the best.

@ ConradAce1

Thanks sir/ma'am. I think the VO reads her being assertive and I am not sure how that should translate into visa refusal

ConradAce1:




They often reject people based on family ties to their home country. She is married, got a Hubby and 3 kids, Well established. What’s really that VO‘s problem didon !!
This Thing is sometimes hard to understand

@Godblesmyhustle

This is funny but I think you're right because her SOP is not that bad. Please, how can she request for the judicial review? Thanks!

Godblesmyhustle:
In my opinion, this application is a good candidate for judicial review because it appears that the VO has introduced a personal bias.

The applicant must have met all the criteria but the VO probably picked a line in her SOP and felt jealous. Am sure she even switched off afterwards.

Let gurus here also comment.

Thank you sir, I have sent the LOE

zill001:
Check your mailbox

Thanks. Please what is your email address, mine is fromoluwaseun at gmail dot com

zill001:
Go ahead and send it

The children are 12, 5, and 3 years old. In the SOP I read, she specifically mentioned that since she graduated (2:2) in 2015, she could not further her education because of her kids and since they are grown up now, her husband feels she should go for the program in Canada. I can send you the LOE if you can help with the review

zill001:
How old are the children? Did she submit any sop - what does it say?

No, she applied alone...used her kids and husband as social ties

librangyps:


Did she apply alone or with her kids?

That word 'self-serving' caught my attention.

Other May applicants like myself yet to hear anything....hmmm
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@frankrobbn1 @Lekiboboe @rebeccausoro @Osemigho @JustMellow

A friend's study permit application has been denied unofficially. Her first application was refused in 2019 because the proposed 2 years diploma program (Database Administration) "is available for less online or in closer geographical location." She upgraded to Graduate Diploma and reapplied on May 29, 2020.

St. Lawrence College, Business Analytics, Fall 2020
Paid 1st semester tuition: $12,582.70 (CAD)
Application Status: Eligibility review ongoing
NO AIP or MER
Age: 31
Works as Manager in Hubby's company
Monthly salary is N325k
Personal account balance is N10m plus
Self-sponsored but Hubby is also supporting
Hubby's account has N12m plus and earns N600k monthly
GCMS Note received today shows: REFUSED

Her husband wants me to help them review the LOE but I am not qualified to do that. Please, can the gurus help us point out what is "self-serving" in the statement? Thanks!

Great idea. Thanks!

Luckymama:


It’s always very important to ensure that your program is not available online because VO have been known to reject visas because the program is easily available in Nigeria or online. Can he upgrade to a masters program and explain how a masters program from a first world country gives him an advantage with the job market as against a local degree?

Hello my brothers and sisters in the house. A friend's study permit application was denied because the proposed program (Diploma in Database Administration) "is available for less online or in closer geographical location." The program of 2 years costs 16k annually. Please how can he respond to this.