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Hrhchris:
here is my time

I did upfront Medical 6th April
Applied April 11
Medical passed 8th may
Approval today June 5th

School: SAIT Calgary.
Applied degree Geographic Information System,

My prayer is God will approve that of you all

Congratulations to you. Amennnnnnn oh to your prayer

fash2018:
Long Post Alert!!!

I am a software developer. six years working experience.

I am a self sponsored.

Submitted April 5th (online)
Biometric April 6th
Medical Call - May 29 and passed June 4
approval - June 4

M.Eng Information System Security (Concordia University, Montrea

Documents:
All IMM Forms
CAQ
My offer letter
My education degree ,transcript and certification
Marriage certificate and my birth certificate
IELTS Result
My CV (clearly shows past employments and date without gap)
letter of introduction from two employers with six months payslips(Permanent and Temporary)
Letter of introductions and six month statement from two banks (my salary account)
My Staff ID Card(Permanent Job)
Affidavit of gift from my brother(I attached his staff ID card and Permanent voters card, deposited cheque paid into my account)

POF
I submitted investment letter(stated total amount available in CAD). I did not withdraw the money throughout the process.

Travel History
Malaysia(social)

SOP
I followed the recommendations stated in this forum, I had it reviewed by bbclue and other people outside the forum.

Fund available for study
I stated the total amount in my investment letter (to cover living expenses and tuition for 2 years)

Cost of Room, Board and others
I left it blank (I don't no it actually)


Above all fasting and prayers!!



Thanks

Congrats

kylexy61:
That feeling. That every stress you've endured, every time wasted, every money spent in pursuit of this TRV.... WAS ALL WORTH IT. It's a wonderful feeling.

Canada awaits you bro.

It shall end in praise for us all.
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As in eh! I can't wait to experience that. Congrats to u sir Martswoll. It will surely end in praise

zan1999:
Alhamdulillah, my application has been approved after 6 months of excruciating wait. Pls which address do I send my passport to?

Congrats

Martswoll:
My people, my people , I just got my approval email by 11 this morning , Nairaland oooo them know my story !!

Just submitted my passport to VFS , approval came with request !! My application took exactly 3 months on the dot!! Mum knees are really ashy from prayers , the emotional stress is not easy , but keep faith hopefuls!!

Congrats boss God has answered your prayers

emeify:
Announcing my TRV approval to the glory of God. This is my second attempt

BSc Biological Sciences (Nigeria)
MSc Project Management (UK)
Proposed program: Masters of Sustainability, Brock (2 years with full funding).
Previous attempt was a one year course based MSc degree

Years of work experience: 15 years

Submitted March 19 (online)
Medical Call - May 16 and passed May 22
Approval - May 25th


Documents:
All IMM Forms
My education degrees and transcripts and relevant courses
letter from my employer and payslips (6 months)
Employment letters from previous jobs

Marriage certificate and birth certfs of my husband, kids, and ID for parents and siblings
Police certificate from the UK

Pension statement
Landed docs
6 months bank statement (self sponsored)
Hubbys letter from employer
My company documents

My offer letter

SOP explaining why am going for a second masters degree, how my previous degree and
job fits into my proposed program and my solid after study plans (I worked on this for like 3 months)

Faith in God

This is to encourage those who have a complicated case like a previous Masters degree
or think you may be advanced in age.

I had help from @Frankrobbn1 (reviewed my SOP) and @elles2000 (encouraged me from her own experience).
I am very grateful to both of them. I am also grateful to this great forum as I learnt a LOT from here.

I pray that the Lord meets you all at the point of your need

It will end in praise

Congrats dear surely it will end in praise for all TRV hopefuls.

faroukbaba01:
please how did you get your gcms notes, the website I went to insisted I have to be a Canadian citizen to apply for it, kindly help

Not only a Canadian citizen but anyone with a status and is legally living in Canada. My friend applied for me and I paid the 5cad charge with my master card.

Bieber78:
Bro please help a brother. I need to order for my gcms notes too. I will also pay

No wahala sir I just saw your PM.

Slik07:
In addition to a well written SOP and scholarship award letter, ask NDDC to write a sponsorship letter on their letterhead paper and stamp, specifically addressed to CIC.

This should settle your problem.
Best of luck.

Thanks silk07

Gurus in the house please I need your opinion on this.

1. I have a co-sponsor (My Maternal Uncle) and I want him to transfer money into my account then submit ONLY my SOA with a sponsorship letter from him.
2. Or have him transfer the money into my account and submit both of our SOAs.

My tuition fees has been FULLY PAID by my Main sponsor (NDDC) and I hv 16kcad as upkeep in my CANADIAN ACCOUNT waiting for me in Canada just doing this to show family support.

Please No. 1 or No. 2 which is most preferable? The reason I ask is because I am scared of money lodgement in my co-sponsor account coz according to him he needs to get his business partner to transfer money to him bfr he can send it to my account. But if I submit only my account I can simply show the sponsor letter from him and state in my SOP my uncle's willingness to support me that's why he transferred the said sum.

And how much do you guys think that is fair enough?

Twallace:
From your story sir, you mentioned CIC previously denied you because of history of NDDC abandoning students on their scholarship. They even go a step further to attach Premium Times articles to prove it to you.

From my own view point, it seems they have Blacklisted NDDC and didn't bother going to through your entire application or they have serious doubt on those payments and fees paid by NDDC.

I could say you should look for another sponsor, but it doesn't seem to me like you have that option available to you right now. While writing your SOP, focus on proving the credibility of NDDC. You can even show those they have successfully sponsored and now back.

My one cent

You are definitely right about them blacklisting NDDC due to their history in delaying payments of their scholars. Just recently two other scholars were also denied on sighting one of GCMS notes the VO refused the study permit application based on the Principal Applicant using an award dated 2016 with history of financial issues to apply for a study permit in 2018.

NDDC didn't issue us any telex copies so I will write to my account officer in Canada and to my school to state the source of funds and address it to CIC. I will also try to get a deferment letter from NDDC.

I could scout for another sponsor to transfer money into my Nigerian account preferably my uncle if I can convince him to.

To be honest with you I haven't seen any NDDC scholar that studied in Canada and is now back to Nigeria. But I know a lot of scholars in Nigeria that studied in UK.

Thank you so much for your response.

jnyuwa02:
No, no, no. You can’t state that your application was “wrongly refused” having paid full tuition. You will be refused again. They don’t like to hear things like that. It’s not a right, it’s a privilege. Rather you can argue that the High Commission reconsider their previous decision, outlining where or what you think was missed or overlooked in your previous application. You really have to be diplomatic about it. You don’t accuse them of been wrong. That is not how to invoke their discretion. Rather you invoke their discretion by asking them to reconsider their previous decision, highlighting areas you believe that makes you eligible for a visa that were missed or overlooked previously!!

Your other points are excellent.

I see your points instead of even saying that I was wrongly refused, my aim is to buttress and exhaust the points that will convince any VO that I am a genuine student. Thank you boss it will all end in praise.

Frankrobbn1:
DrND,

Sir! Your next visa application you will need to draft a separate rational letter of explanation arguing that your previous application was wrongly refused, having paid full tuition and living expenses deposited into a Canadian bank account in your name and an additional 3M in your personal bank statement and for the visa officer stating that they are unsure of you having funds for your studies in Canada was an oversight by the Visa officer. Also, argue that you're a genuine student and your purpose of visit to Canada is strictly for studies and you're applying in good faith and will depart after your authorized stay in Canada (Provide your home ties) what can compel your return back home after studies.

In regards to showing proof of relationship with your guarantor (NDDC), you can explain to them that you're BONAFIDE student that was awarded a scholarship by merit from NDDC and can't be stranded while studying in Canada as they have already shown commitment by paying up your bills.
As
By the grace of God, I see you getting it the third trial.

Amen sir Frankrobbn1. I heard the magic always happens in the third trial. I have noted all you said. Thank you so much.

AKUPSME:
You will get it
Have you ordered gcms notes

Amen boss. Yes I did that last week and got it yesterday.

JJJV:
Yes order your gmsc note then give another shot, there's still time left. As for the EE, you can start prepping for ielts (target 8 all thru, if possible 9 in listening ), also pursue to get Wes certify your degree certs, I may not advise apply along side student visa even though they say it's allowed I doubt it's so in the VOs mind

I have gotten the GCMS notes. I ordered for it last week Wednesday and got it yesterday was surprised coz it's usually gotten after 30 days but mine came within a week.

Thanks boss for EE tips I don't intend to apply for it alongside the study permit coz I might get refused on the grounds of dual intent.

jnyuwa02:
I have seen quite a number of people who paid all school fees in advance and yet insufficient funds was checked against them as a reason for refusal. You are not alone. You can’t really blame them. These people are catching up to almost all the tricks in the books by Nigerians. It’s an issue at heart dealing with credibility. They are used to Nigerians going the length of having a relative pay for school fees for them and once visa secured, they cancel the registration and ask school in Canada for a refund. They secure free entry to Canada with no intention to study and abscond into thin air to illegally work or pepetrate a crime. Schools in Canada have wised up and clamping down on this Nigerian syndrome by requesting for evidence of visa denial before they refund any paid fees. So I will advice you seek a quiet place to think and write a SOP that adequately shows you as a genuine student, one who would study in good faith if extended the privilege of studying in Canada. NDDC is a rather credible scholarship program just like PTDF. The officers in Kenya might not know this organization, so a bulk of your work should be working with the board members to write and educate Kenya on who they are, pointing to their website and track record on the past. You will win by God’s grace.

Amennnnnnn. Let me start working on my SOP and I will send it across to you for vetting.

JJJV:
My apologies for calling you desperate.

It's OK sir. Apologies accepted.

Just trying to wrap my head around why I got refused.

It looked to me like though the VO saw my application but he didn't really go through it.

It's really painful to see another refusal without a clear statement about it.

Wud hv just let go of the study permit thingy and chase express entry.

But just want to give the study permit another shot coz if I don't resume on this fall the whole 40kcad will be sent back to NDDC. I just hv to hustle now or forget about Canny.

[quote author=JJJV post=67073321]don't Blame him, he's desperate, just advise and move on[/quote

You are wrong sir I am not desperate.

Just wanted to clarify things by sharing my award letter and deferment letter.

AKUPSME:
You shared everything!
Aren't these not sensitive info's

Noted boss

Frankrobbn1:
I was shocked seeing this. Well, Sir! It may interest you that payment of upfront tuition is not a prerequisite for visa approval. But it is really ridiculous after paying full tuition and having living expenses in a dorm account and the visa officer is still unsure if the applicant will have funds for their studies in Canada. I also wondered how they expected you to show proof of relationship with guarantor (NDCC Company) after going as far as settling your first year bills. For ticking insufficient funds for reason for refusal was an unfair judgement on your application sir. If I were to be you, you can hire an experienced immigration lawyer and request for a judicial review on your application, while a new visa officer reviews your application, this route takes a longer time like 6-8 months before a decision can be made and will cost you 450k-500K in naira.

Meanwhile, how was your sponsorship letter like, did they give a tangible reason for sponsoring you abroad? What they stand to gain in this sponsporship and the length of the sponsorship?

I submitted this @attached. I got the award on 2016 October deferred it to 2017 September because I needed to give NDDC time to pay my fees before I apply for visa. But after waiting till June without them paying I had to go ahead and applied with NDDC as main sponsor and my uncle as Co sponsor. I was denied on July 31st 2017 after seeing the GCMS the VO made notes about the stranded students that my main sponsor (NDDC) left overseas and attached an article about it from premiumtimes. And the second note was the recent lump sum on my co-sponsor account.

I jejely deferred my admission to 2018 September and waited till NDDC finally paid on January 2018. The scholarship is worth 30kusd but NDDC pay the equivalent of 40kcad which covers my full tuition fees for the whole program and the balance 16,284cad was deposited in my Canadian account for upkeep.

I was sure I tackled all these in my SOP bfr applying on March 20th. Tuition receipts, account statements even attached a personal Nigerian account statement of 3 million.

I really don't understand the VO from Kenya reasons for refusing my app. It's so complex and ambiguous.
I am willing to reapply asap but I really need to hear from you guys and put up a SOP for vetting.

I don't have the resources to hire a lawyer oh.

Thanks all in anticipation any positive input.

Please gurus in the house I need help on how to tackle this @pics attached.
This is my second refusal. The first was based on recent lump sum in my uncle's account who I used as Co sponsor and the second reason was based on my main sponsor NDDC leaving scholars stranded abroad.
NDDC has paid my full tuition(23,716cad) and has deposited 16,284cad as my upkeep.

In this second application I submitted school fees reciept, evidence of money being deposited in my Canadian account and I also added my Nigerian SOA with a closing balance approximately 12kcad.
I am geological sciences graduate and I hold an offer from memorial university to study oil and gas engineering.
I have been working as an assistant geophysicist after I finished my NYSC.

I seriously need help from the house to decipher what the VO was really looking for and I will love to address all that again in my SOP,

sheriff88:
Guys. Please what can I do in a situation where parents can't find marriage certificate?

Thanks always.

You can get an affidavit of declaration of marriage. I used that in lieu of my parents marriage certificate

chibertha:
What i would do;
I will make them renew their vows at the registry.
Then apply with pictures from the first marriage and the new certificate and it's iv stating renewal of vows don't forget the pictures too.

My idea is funny I believe.

LOL �

swisster:
good evening guys.
i just got a mail today of my refusal.

though am yet to know the reason of it, because d reason was not stated on their website. i applied march 13th and am supposed to resume by fall.

hav started working on ordering my gcm note,sum1 ova der is helping me wit dat.

it is really painful i mst say, but am nt giving up.

So sorry about that. Ordering for the GCMS notes is the right thing to do now. I feel your pain coz I have been denied too and I just reapplied taking my time to address the sole concerns of the previous visa officer.

September is months away, you still have time to wait for the notes, repackage and refire. Dont you ever give up.

holythug:
I just got denied....reason being purpose of visit, kindly advice on next line of action gurus

Order for GCMS notes to know the exact thoughts of the visa officer. Then that will be your guide in writing a good SOP.

holythug:
I just got denied....reason being purpose of visit

j

Sorry boss. When did you apply?

vtoluwalope:
Application approved!!!


Paper route
Applied Feb 20, 2018
Medical mail March 21, 2018
Application approved April 3, 2018

My profile;
BSc Industrial Chemistry
University of Lagos

Applied for MSc. Chemical Engineering
Dalhousie University

Documents submitted;
- IMM 5483E
- IMM 1294E
- IMM 5645E
- Study permit Questionnaire

- Letter of Explanation/SOP
- Offer of Admission from Dalhousie University
- Bank confirmation of fees paid

- International Passport Data page
- 2 passport photographs
- Certificate of Birth
- Police character Certificate
- Certificate of Origin
- Affidavit of change of name
- I.T. employment Letter
- I.T. To Whom It May Concern certificate
- Previous passport showing travel history to dubai

- My 5 months Bank statement (September 2017- January 2018)
- WAEC Certificate
- University Certificate, graduated January 2016
- NYSC Discharge Certificate (April 2016- April 2017)

- Appointment Letter as a chemistry teacher, started in August 2017
- Confirmation of Employment
- Letter of Explanation or Introduction from employer
- Letter of Approval for Foreign study/Study Leave

SPONSOR’S DOCUMENTS
- Letter of Sponsorship from our family friend
- Sponsorship Declaration/ Sworn Affidavit
- Letter of Introduction from work/ ID Card
- Bank Statement for last 6 months
- Int. Passport Data Page

CO-SPONSOR’S DOCUMENTS
- Letter of Co-Sponsorship from my mother
- Bank Statement for 6 months
- Pension account balance
- Mother’s Int. Passport Data Page
- C of O of parents Landed Properties
- Birth certificate of my mum, dad and brother
- Parents’ marriage certificate
- Letter of Introduction from work/ ID Card

And plenty prayer and fasting . I wish everyone success with their application....

Congratulations to you and Amennnnnnn to your wishes. Approval to all TRV hopefuls

richinex:
Yes ooo... I have been shortlisted for MSc! asked to choose interview venue.

Wow! Congrats to u Richinex. I wish u success go and nail the interview.

Has anyone for MSc seen shortlisted when he/she tried logging with the old ID details?

WEIRDPC:
You can send supporting documents here accraimmigration@international.gc.ca

Thank you sire. I will do so asap bfr they start reviewing my documents.

Hello gurus in the house.
Kudos to the good work here.
My questions are:
Is it possible to send a supporting document to CIC after submission?
Which CIC email should I address it to?
And can I send the supporting documents even when I have not been asked to?

I initially submitted a screenshot of the email correspondence with me and the branch manager plus a screenshot of my account when I applied on 20th March via paper route and I just got my Canadian bank attestation letter with the statement of account couriered to me today.

Carlse:
The 2017 NDDC scholarship has been cancelled.

This info is so false until NDDC releases a media report stating the obvious.

Carlse:
The 2017 NDDC scholarship has been cancelled.

Please there is no official statement from NDDC about the cancellation of 2017 scholarship. And I guess your info is not verifiable so dont quote what you are not sure of.