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nairagrounds:
I sent my passport to Lagos VAC, and I could track from the courier's end that they've delivered the package. How soon will I hear from VAC?

They recently approved my application for a study permit. How may I apply for Spousal Open work permits and a visiting visa for my spouse and child, respectively? Is there a thread you could point me to, what things could increase the chances of approval for them, and every other information to achieve success?

Any helpful information will be very much appreciated.

Thanks.

Ikechi12:
Dear DrAFOguns, I have read your story and I am in the same situation with you. I also have a fully funded PhD offer in Canada. In fact, the funding is more than enough. I also had an additional 15k personal bank statement. But my visa was rejected.
I applied while I was in the UK for my master's degree, but due to the typical IRCC delay, they reviewed my application 3 months later when I had left the UK (so my residency status in UK had expired).
Your issue, like mine, is majorly due to you residency. If you will reapply in China, make sure that you renew your Chinese residency first! If your time left in a country is limited, they usually see it as a red flag.

My re-application process led me here and I have heard from people that had a similar situation and got their visa upon reapplying. So I believe that if you tackle the concerns raised, you would most likely be given. Just make sure you leave no stone unturned this time around. Finance is one of the major reasons for rejection, and with your full scholarship, what you have left to prove is your motivation, home ties and the fact that you will leave Canada after your program.

I wish you the best in your application.

Akannitommy:
Hi,

If you have questions, I think you can PM me to share personal experiences applying as PhD going to Concordia with funding.

It shall end in praises.

Osemigho:
Room and board is your living expenses and should be about 10,000 if not more.

Your explanation for other should be "Concordia University Scholarship".

Finally, I think the main issue is your stay in China. How did you explain or prove it? If you add student visa, have completed your masters, but didn't mention your ongoing PhD. What did you say you are doing in China? If you don't want to explain this, then you might need to apply in Nigeria.

I'm not a guru. I'm just sharing my one cent.

Omiinii:
Dr afo, unfortunately the visa processing is not always logical. Fact is if you look at every single application long enough you'll find a reason to disqualify the person. That's just how it is. I'll implore you to try again and address every issues EXPLICITLY. We know it's baseless but we don't have a choice. I'm sure you'll secure a visa on your second trial.

Osemigho:
There is a CIC form that ask for funding source. Please what did you write as your source of funding in the form? Thank you.

BabajhideySammy:
Can someone tell me how to go about GCMS note please, do I pay for the plus option or which?

makano:
Hello DrAFOguns

You failed to provide enough convincing documents to back up your financial claims in your application. what documents did you submit as regards finances in your last application?

The Visa Officer feels the course you are going to study in Canada is actually available in your home country, so why are you planning on spending a lot in Canada on a course that is actually readily available in your home country.
(Your SOP failed you here, cos you were not able to convince the Visa officer why you wanna study that course in Canada). Work on that section in your SOP.


Your purpose of visit does not appear reasonable simply shows you failed to convince the Visa Officer that you are a genuine student that is going to Canada to study and not to Japa.. Your SOP failed you here again, you didn't convince the Visa Officer of the importance of you going to Canada to study..
The applicant's immigration status, with this I wanna assume you applied outside of Nigeria, so they had issues with the fact that the country you applied from isn't your country, which means you do not have ties in the country you applied from. If you know you have ties in the country you are, then you will need to work on this in your LOE. if not, I will advise you go back to your country to re-apply.

Now the solution to this is simply your SOP and LOE, I wanna assume your SOP was watery, you generally failed to convince the Visa Officer with your SOP. A strong and convincing SOP will do the Magic in your next application..

Also for your finances, make sure you provide reasonable and convincing documents in your next application and also state these documents accordingly in your application, also if you used a 3rd party sponsor in your last application, and you are planning to use a 3rd party sponsor again, your sponsor has a lot of work to do on a commitment to your studies..

But I will personally advise you do away with a 3rd party sponsor if you have know the said sponsor wont be able to show total commitment in your next application.

Settle down and work on your SOP and LOE, if these (both) documents are strongly convincing, coupled with the right documents for your finances, your Visa is visible in your next application...

Peace

Anon123:
What did you study
What do you do/work experience and how many years experience
what were you going for
What level of program were you going for

The VO has issues/doubts with your financial power

Have you paid your fees or deposit
who is your sponsor
is he or she related to you
Did you include your own bank statement

Travel history is not a denial reason as perseon with a virgin passport also get approved BUT

Are you in resident in Nigeria?
if no, did you sure evidence of resident permit in the country you are in?

Omiinii:
DR AFO. The VO has issues with the documentation provided to show funds. He/she believes that either you do not have enough to cater for yourself and cover the total academic calendar of your program or that the program doesn't warrant such cost as you can source and get enrolled for it in your home country.

The VO also has issues with your country of residency as He/she believes that you aren't showing enough ties simply by living outside your home country.

The VO also has doubts about your purpose of study. This may be as a result of your socio-economic standing due to your income, education or employment status.

DrAFOguns:
Good morning house. GCMS notes have arrived. Kindly advise on the way forward.

Kam3:
Please when did you apply for your gcms note? I applied since sept 14 and I am still expecting my note.

Osemigho:
Hi, what did write as his source of funding in the IRCC form? As a single applicant with full scholarship from Canada, your best choice is "University of .... scholarship".

About the PhD in China, it is no problem if you explain why you need to abandon it. A good reason might be that Nigeria education is westernized and English focused rather than Chinese. If you want to practice in Nigeria, a PhD in Canada, US, and UK will be more recognized than Chinese PhD. Then explain why Canada from other options. You got a full scholarship, a professor interested and with experience in your research, and other reasons are good. You will definitely need to build on/explain these points if you want to use it.

All the best.

Anon123:
I think the bolded resulted to the finance and purpose of visit.

Your explanation on finance is okay as well as the purpose of visit though these visa officers can claim the SOP was vague but the bolded might need be an issue. Did you mention the bolded to the visa officer?

If yes, the visa officer ticked purpose of visit cos he was wondering why you are coning to canada for the same Phd program that you are currently on in China.

The visa officer ticked, finance probably because he was doubting the finance considering you are a student in China.

NB- these are just my assumptions therefore your GCMS note will definitely explain better.

Ikxim:
Please how does a gift deeds or bank draft work
Am really sorry if my questions are too many
I am new to this
Thanks and please can you reply my email

Anon123:
For finance,

Who was the sponsor
Did you pay any amount towards his studies
Were there lump sums that werent explained with evidence if necessary?

For the purpose of visit- it came from your sop. Did your sop cover the reasons behind your decision to study the intended course, the decision to further your education now, show your academic/career progressions.


For immigration status,
I can't tell what it means but probably has to do with the location of the applicant (my guess).

SweetJJ:
Its PPR guys! I am still shaking! May 14th applicant. The most imperfect application was perfected by my God Jehovah. I kept believing he will perfect my application. He did!

You guys remember my gcms note with Review Required and Subsequently Recommend Interview?

Let me go and mail my passport, I am coming!

My breakfast is served!

Thank You Jehovah!

Thanks guys for all your contributions!

makano:
Hello Dr

Statement Of Account should be Maximum of 2 weeks before submission for your Visa application..

So in your case it can still fly, so far its not late by a day...

Peace to

MOBAN444:
Salary account is a good way to proof source of fund and economic tie.
There is no need to transfer any, provide MBS for both, it's acceptable.

diva4eva:
Hello house, pls I need your advise. I want to apply for study permit and I want to travel with my 3 children while my hubby will be here in Nigeria. Do I send my children's passport along with mine when applying for my study permit. In other words, at what time should my children's passport be sent to the embassy for visas to enable them travel with me.

ThePianoGuy:
notice from your post that your husband is in china, am also base in china currently and planning to apply for masters degree in Canada. is it possible to apply from china ? or I need go back to naija. please check your mail. thanks

RxOtunba:
PPR baby!!! Dropped around 9am today #EChoke!!! First Time Applicant.

shams040:
Would advise you do the fastest 1 first then come back to the second after getting the first. Stating the 2nd country would help u.

Oyalfares:
CONGRATULATIONS! FAITH WITH WORKS = MIRACLES
Really appreciate @Frankrobbn1 for this one.
My children just got admitted into MUN for undergraduate studies Fall 2021/2022,.
Need all the advice I can get. 2 years earlier they were denied alongside with me. They did not have admission then.
I need to know before starting the application whether they should apply together as family or separate application.
And I personally I am not applying, just the two of them.

Kobayashi01:
Good morning my people. Long post alert.

Firstly, I’ll like to thank Almighty God for coming through for me. I just got PPR.