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Wow
Less than 3 weeks these VOs are mean oooo

pete26:
Good morning house, so I got was refused visa just yesterday after applying less than a month ago. its really painful to say the least, been refused a few weeks later isn't an easy thing to take but I'M gearing to make sure I do way better next time. I'd really need the assistance of the gurus in the house to show me where I need to step up. here's my profile:

First time applicant (Self Sponsored)

Applied on AUG 31st

Biometrics done on September 3rd

BVL and refusal on September 18th

DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED:

ALL CIC DOCS
-WAEC CERT.
-B.sc CERT.
-University transcript
-Admission letter from DLI(oil and gas engineering MUN)
-BIO-DATA page of Intl. passport
-SOP
-Resume
-Digital passport
-Birth cert.
-Employment Letter
-Payslip
-Police character

HOME TIES
-Father's Voters Card
-Mothers Birth cert. and National Identity Card
-Intl. passport of three of my sisters
-Gift of DEED of a house from my mother

FUNDING

-SOA (A little over 8 million)
-Pension funds acct (305k)
-Tuition deposit receipt of 2000CAD
-IWCF Cert.
-BOSIET CERT.

Reason for refusal
- I am not satisfied that you will leave canada at the end of your stay as stipulated in section 216(1)of the IRPR, based on your travel history

- I am not satisfied that you will leave canada at the end of your stay as stipulated in section 216(1)of the IRPR, based on your family ties in canada and in your country of residence

- I am not satisfied that you will leave canada at the end of your stay as stipulated in section 216(1)of the IRPR, based on your current employment situation.

Please first of all how do I order for GCMS Notes? please gures your assistance is highly needed thanks. Frankrobbn1, Justmellow, Bracha, Austacus, mcobex

Congratulations!!!
Pls kindly share your profile n documents submitted

Thebushboy:
A P P R O V A L !!!

Seems Approval for SOWP is now on Tuesdays only

My Wife's application got approved today. ( 14weeks+ 1day ) Thanks to everyone for your support.

To everyone waiting for approval, it will come sooner than you expect in Jesus name.Amen

Warm wishes,

We applied same date, let's pray n hope for the best

KrystalDesign:
9th August. Yours is close but in all I wish you all the best in your pursuit.

Lolzzz
I don't blame them my brother the suspense is killing

Chukwuemekatehi:
they don port go UK student visa thread. Lol even jessyeve. Lol its well

Seems like the number of August applicants is relatively low compared to other months.
Where are the August peeps?
Any approval yet?

Non ooo

Freshprince777:
Any news on your application?

Pls when did you apply?

Kuchinma:
Hello fam, i also got refused

Just out of curiosity why don't you want to use Ikoyi registry?

LuvlyIva:
Hello house please for those of you that went through spouse visa application. Please I am looking for recommendation for a good marriage registry in Lagos I can use for spouse visa application. I don't want Ikoyi marriage registry. I just want good state registry in lagos that any body have used and spouse visa was granted. Thank you

Praise God!!!!
Am rejoicing on your behalf

Blema111:
APPROVAL!!!!!!!!

Great news for international students unfortunately Nigeria didn't make the list of countries to benefit from the new scheme



Canada’s new five-year international education strategy is calling for greater diversity, innovation and global ties.

The federal government’s strategy, released this week, recognizes the strong presence of international students in Canada, noting that 570,000 foreign study permit holders contributed over $21 billion to the Canadian economy since the start of 2019.

A key aim of the new $148-million strategy is to increase the variety of source countries for international students. It has pledged almost $30 million to diversify recruitment efforts in this domain.

As is, more than 50 per cent of Canada’s international students come from China and India, and they are concentrated in large cities such as Calgary, Toronto and Vancouver. The strategy’s expanded recruitment efforts will target Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Morocco, Turkey, France and Ukraine.

The strategy also aims to diversify where international students study in Canada, thus bringing foreign talent to locations that usually receive fewer immigrants than large urban centres.

Canada offers world-renowned universities such as McGill, in Montreal, and the University of Toronto, both of which are popular with international students. Smaller universities such as the University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta, or Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, B.C., may also be an attractive option to those looking for a more intimate post-secondary experience. 

The Minister of International Trade Diversification, James Carr, said international students stimulate innovation and develop cross-cultural competencies.

“If [students from abroad] choose to immigrate to Canada, they contribute to Canada’s economic success,” Carr said in a statement. “Those who choose to return to their countries become life-long ambassadors for Canada and for Canadian values.”

Another element of Canada’s international education strategy is an investment of nearly $100 million in Canadians studying overseas, focusing on groups that historically have been denied such opportunities such as Indigenous people, low-income and people with disabilities. 

Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship, Ahmed Hussen, said that international students are “often ideal candidates for permanent residency,” in a statement from the International Education Strategy. 

“The strategy builds on the attributes that have made Canada a destination of choice for international students: strong schools and programs of study in both English and French; welcoming and diverse communities with an enviable quality of life, and opportunities to start careers and pursue permanent residency,” Hussen said.

Oga Frank I cut cap for you anytime anyday. Kudos to you for the selfless job you are doing here.
I pray soonest you rejoice with me.

Thanks a lot

Frankrobbn1:
The right time to apply for VISA against winter term is NOW. Waste no time and grab the opportunity of receiving a PPR in time and make plans for your trip.

Ok thanks a lot

Thebushboy:
Your spouse

Thanks for the prompt response @thebushboy
Just a little clarification
I have applied for SP awaiting approval by Gods special grace. Once approved and still in Nigeria and want to apply for my family who becomes the PA?

Thebushboy:
1. Your spouse is the PA. The student is referred to as the host.....This applies if you are already in CA.
If the student is just putting in a fresh application for study permit, then addition of SOWP makes the student the PA.

2. Either of the two situations can still be linked to the account you used for study permit.

According to what I understand...…..

Thanks @Qudkom

Qudkom:
$550-625 utilities inclusive.

Dear E family
Pls I need to know , when applying for SOWP
1. who is suppose to be the primary applicant.
2. Do I link the application through my student permit account?
Sorry if it sounds off am just a little confused

Thanks

Seem like most of our gurus finally have a little break.

God bless you all as you help our ministry out

Pls anyone currently studying at Thompson rivers university, what is the accommodation arrangement like.
On and off campus which would you advice.

Thanks

Good to know am not alone, I guess if you had done upfront medicals it would have been updated too. let's keep praying for the best

gentlepal2k:
I applied on the 3rd of August and my eligibility and background check has started running too but no upfront medicals .

9th August online

ca12:
When did you apply?
Was it paper or online route?

Anyone else who applied this August experience same?

DBlessedofGod:
Hhhmmmmm my people don't know what to think ooo
I submitted on 9th of August not even done biometrics yet cos of the public hols and my medical is already passed .

I believe God totally

Yes I did an upfront medical test

Blije:
Did you do medicals before you applied?
If not then it’s definitely a technical issue with the site

Hhhmmmmm my people don't know what to think ooo
I submitted on 9th of August not even done biometrics yet cos of the public hols and my medical is already passed .

I believe God totally

To be honest your response was totally off, I have colleagues who were earning well over a million and still migrated to Canada and they are glad they did.
Firstly the poster mentioned she needed a new breath of air, if her sister is saying she shouldn't come it could be she is afraid of having to accommodate her or she is got some personal reasons.

You mentioned you stay abroad, abeg abroad different from abroad ooo so pls let's know where you are so that we can avoid it.

Happy hols

Bede2u:
u can get all that in nigeria...and unless the term 'stupid' has changed, i think my reply is in order. He or she wanted to know wat we think about his/her chances of making it. I simply told her to listen to her sis and not think canada is heaven. Wat in the world is 'stupid' about that...

Thanks for your response. Wow am glad I have not yet applied would have shot myself in the leg. Thanks for the tips.

Schonebaby:
Yes, I did not apply with them. I hope you know that the embassy respects your decision; whether you apply first and secure your visa , go there and invite them, or you apply together
In my case, I got my trv very early, and I decided to apply for then immediately so that, in case the processing took long, I won't feel it that much.
For example, many people applied June last year and got approved December.
However, in my SOP, because I knew I was going to apply immediately, I did not state that I won't go with them. I was careful with my choice of words.
I just stated that I am married and have a daughter and that I am not applying with my family for now.
Be diplomatic. You don't have to state that you're not going with them. Just say you'rr not applying with them for now (which is true). Simple. Your marital status already implies a solid hometie.
Anyway, I don't think they dig up your Sop when they review your family's application. But, just to be safe and true...

@Schonebaby thanks for the selfless service to this thread.
Although I am yet to apply for my TRV even though am to resume in fall (most likely defer to January) I would like to go with my family.

The plan is to apply first then apply for my wife n 3 kids.
My question is in regards to your initial SOP,
1. Did you use your child n hubby as home ties
2. If you did 1 above how did you then justify applying for your family almost immediately. As one would assume you never wanted to go with them.

Thanks



[Qquote author=Schonebaby post=80137442]
1 No, I didn't breakdown my budget. I just worked with the CIC requirement ---> Tuition +10,000 Cad for and 7000 Cad for 2 accompanying dependants and I showed that our funds available were enough to meet (+exceed) this requirement.
Let me quote a part of my SOP under subtopic funding and budget:

Funds Available
Presently my Ph.D. study is funded by the University for four years and the amount payable for the year 2019-2020 is 25,900 CAD. Ultimately, 11,153 CAD is available for my living expenses after full tuition has been deducted (Admission letter, Funding letter and Tuition fee is enclosed). In addition to this, for my family , I have the sum of two million naira in my account- a gift from my mother to me from her matured fixed deposit account, as a contribution to our settling down in Canada (My statement of account is attached showing the transfer after maturation, the fixed deposit certificate is also enclosed). My husband also has the sum of one million, two hundred and twelve thousand naira in his personal Access savings account.
Summary of funds in total:
Me (fund for living expenses from Queen’s): 11,153 CAD
Fund for my family: 3 million naira (11, 490 CAD)
We believe the funds we have will be very sufficient to tide us over till when my husband gets a job. I am most certain that my family joining me in Canada will neither cause me nor them to be financially destitute and rely on the State for our daily needs.

2 I made my letter as emotional as I could. Let me quote a part to highlight this (some part are quite personal, so I won't include in quote):
"I will be going for a 4 year doctoral program and I have so many exciting plans to execute when I return and get into academia here in Nigeria. In the meanwhile, I will be away in Canada for many years and I would love to walk that journey with my family. I have travelled to for a research trip before and I endured the absence of my husband because I knew that it would be over in three months. Four years, however, is a very long time. I can’t imagine being away from my husband and daughter for such a long period of time. I shudder to think of leaving my daughter behind (she will be just 1 year and 6 months when I resume). As she’s still very young, and I will love for her to come with us because there will be no one to take care of her when I leave. My mother, my only living parent is elderly and still in active service.
You will agree with me that every child needs the love of her ‘mummy and daddy ’when growing up. There is a raw pain in the heart of mothers when they cannot be with their child(ren) for years. In order to avoid this heartache while I make use of this opportunity that all my hard work and rigorous studies have prepared me for, my husband and I have given this situation great thought and therefore, have decided that he comes to join me, along with our daughter, for the period of my study duration. I therefore appeal to you sirs and mas, to make it possible for my family and I to be together for my study duration. Having my husband and daughter here will not only build our marriage, but also motivate my performance in my research study, and boost my emotional health. I am very confident my husband is going to support our daughter and I emotionally, physically and financially if given a work permit."
3 Yes I did. I stressed on this...
4) Yes I talked about my funding as much as I could. I also talked extensively about my husband's work achievement.

Also, I introduced myself in the beginning chapter. I talked about my educational history, awards and achievement. My research work across several geozones in the country. My internship and all that. I also briefly talked about my research plan for my study. ( This was just to establish a strong purpose of visit* )

I ended with this, bolded :
"Dear respected sir/ madam, I really want you to know that the decision to grant my husband and daughter visas for the duration of my study will tremendously impact on my studies, my academic pursuit, my emotional health and our quality of life as a family. It will also impact on the investment that the government and people of Canada are making on me as a doctoral student in their country. I therefore sincerely seek your favourable consideration for us to continue our journey in Canada while I study."

Hope this helps[/quote]

Hi
Login into your student account n pay with you debit card (although d option you 'll see there is credit card).
It's faster n the rate is very ok 279. We can connect if you like.

Kjoy:
Good morning gurus.

I just got accepted for the MBA program at Thompson Rivers University this fall. I have been sent the temporary admission letter and was asked to pay the advance tuition to secure my spot.

I wish to know what payment method is reliable and tested... To pay with Form A (if that is still obtainable) or open a domiciliary account first. I'm really confused and at a cross road. Thanks in advance.

@JustMellow you too much
Thanks a lot n lolzzz @ the concrete floor

JustMellow:
You mentioned you is married, which is quite to your advantage when selling off your most priced possessions(Land and Car). Its good you swiftly realize that the VOs value liquid funds as proof of funds to mutual funds, bonds, treasury bills, fix deposits etc(though these can be vital as a support for proof of funds/home ties).

The liquid funds after the sales from your most priced possessions shouldn't be deposited into the/your account intended to be used for your visa application to boycott a lump sum/huge fund deposit but there could be clearly other means to present/show this liquid funds to the VOs without any rousing scrutiny/suspiciousness by either:

1. Approach your bank discuss the intended purpose of the meeting, deposit the funds in installments at intervals(if time is not your nemesis), get your account officer to recycle the funds to blend with records, give a fee.

2. Have the liquid funds deposited in your wife's account, then get her to transfer the funds to your account with a written letter of support, as funds contributed towards your career/personal advancements for the sake of the family's future/reasonableness. The letter will ease the thoughts of the VO.

3. Even your parents can do point 2 if you don't want to use your wife.

To your other questions:

1. The best way to thread after the liquidation of your investments is to at least pay for either a semester/1yr tuition from the funds, better than incarcerating it again in treasury bill or fix deposit(I guess you already know why by now).

2. Very well, in fact, it transcends far to show that she can thrive comfortably in your absence and even vouch for any action taken for the aforementioned in point 2 with proper evidence to back up her source of funds.

3. In as much as this is credible but no need for too much long thing especially when there are varieties of substitute. If the teeth can chew meat, go for fish which is even cheaper and easier to cook and offer same protein - just use your savings/current/cooperate account then support it with your RSA(its sage not to apply with this alone).

4. Very okay, this way, your home ties is even stronger than a concrete floor, even include the car.

I do hope you get the scope, good luck!

Thanks @Bracha

Bracha:
Hello,

1. Just pay the lump sum into your account and leave that money there as proof. They want to see you have enough money to take care of yourself, while your investments show you have money, they don't know if the money will be available immediately you need it. That's why we advise enough cash be in the account that will be presented.
2. Yes, your spouse can be a co-sponsor.
3. I don't know about the domiciliary account. Austacus can help with this.
4. Yes you can, but make sure the statement of account has the required amount in it. i.e tuition + 10,000cad (if you haven't paid tuition).

Hopefully someone else gives you a more detailed advice.

@ Qudkom once again congratulations on your approval

Thanks for the response

Qudkom:
You seem to have good hometies. But I must warn lumpsum deposits is a huge redflag and I will advice you not to dump money in your account especially if it doesn't tally with previous bank transactions. Your wives assets can be used as hometies that way the VO understands in your temporary absence your family will cope well. You also don't need to open any dom account or whatsoever pay your tuition for a semester together with other documents and you are fine. Also find a way around the deposit.

Congratulations to all who have received approval of visas, reading your success stories gives me great hope. I believe I will also share my testimony soonest.

Dear Seniors n Gurus,
I need your advice, I intend to sell off 2 of my investments a land n car to have liquid cash in my account as most of my money is tied on investments e.g land, Mutual fund, rsa etc.

My questions 
1. Can I pay the lump sum into my account and use to buy treasury bill or fixed deposit to show it's intended for my tuition 
2. Can my spouses savings be included as part of source of my finances 
3. Can I open a dorm account and pay the money into a dollar account.
4. Can I submit investments that are in my spouses name during my application? As all our investments are in my spouses name except for cars 

Pls i need n appreciate your advice.

Thanks in anticipation

Pls someone kindly respond

DBlessedofGod:
Congratulations to all who have received approval of visas, reading your success stories gives me great hope. I believe I will also share my testimony soonest.

Dear Seniors n Gurus,
I need your advice, I intend to sell off 2 of my investments a land n car to have liquid cash in my account as most of my money is tied on investments e.g land, Mutual fund, rsa etc.

My questions
1. Can I pay the lump sum into my account and use to buy treasury bill or fixed deposit to show it's intended for my tuition
2. Can my spouses savings be included as part of source of my finances
3. Can I open a dorm account and pay the money into a dollar account.
4. Can I submit investments that are in my spouses name during my application? As all our investments are in my spouses name except for cars

Pls i need n appreciate your advice.

Thanks in anticipation

Congratulations to all who have received approval of visas, reading your success stories gives me great hope. I believe I will also share my testimony soonest.

Dear Seniors n Gurus,
I need your advice, I intend to sell off 2 of my investments a land n car to have liquid cash in my account as most of my money is tied on investments e.g land, Mutual fund, rsa etc.

My questions
1. Can I pay the lump sum into my account and use to buy treasury bill or fixed deposit to show it's intended for my tuition
2. Can my spouses savings be included as part of source of my finances
3. Can I open a dorm account and pay the money into a dollar account.
4. Can I submit investments that are in my spouses name during my application? As all our investments are in my spouses name except for cars

Pls i need n appreciate your advice.

Thanks in anticipation