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Congratulations!

JMG12:
Assumption. First time applicant did upfront medical, never applied to any country before, no travel history.

If you meant school, not really,i applied around Feb and it's a master like Abdul said...

apexrankis:
That's good to hear. Congratulations. Did you apply early and also which program?

Amin

AbelAbdul:
See you Aug 22nd. Insahallah

Applied on the 3rd of May, got ppr for everyone on the 29th.

That's crazy. I wish you the best outcome... They should let you know the outcome so you can plan your visa. I hope that's not the only school you tried?

ColdHunter:
Yes.

Annoying thing is that I applied since November.

is it for September?

ColdHunter:
Till now University of Regina hasn't given me admission decision.

Despite that I've interviewed with the supervisor since 2 weeks ago.

Just like yesterday...

dsureguy:
I currently have a Canadian visitor visa valid until 2034. My wife’s visa will expire this year, one of my sons has a visa that expires in 2029, and my other child does not have a Canadian visa yet.

At the moment, I have about CAD 70,000 available. I also have about CAD 30,000 equivalent in a retirement account in Nigeria. My current monthly income is about €3,000, and I recently secured a new contract that should increase my income by about €1,000 per month after tax.

Coincidentally, I received an admission for a Master’s program this week, and I am currently in Canada (only me) on a visit, but I will be leaving in three weeks. Based on the advice I have been receiving, I am considering placing CAD 30,000 into a GIC from the CAD 70,000 I currently have. This should be easy for me to do since I already have funds in Canada.

I have also paid the school deposit today. Whenever I visit Canada, I usually leave the same day I declare at the port of entry (POE).

Do you have any advice on whether this approach makes sense (I and family reside in Nigeria at the moment) or if there are other things I should consider?

Mine is short without any previous refusal...

apexrankis:
This person must have applied on IRCC portal and refused before reapplication or applied for another type of VISA after refusal for a different VISA application.

I got PPR, can i submit for everyone in 1 envelop at VFS as a family group? or must it be per applicant?

You do medical before submission?

AbelAbdul:
Waiting for the final decision.

How your process dey go? Hope not too stressful and demanding...

My own dey make me live like pauper...

AbelAbdul:
You and ur scammer friend because we chose not to play by your rule. That same person u quoted would be here to share his PR story. saddist everywhere

Hmmmn, why are ppl scared to return home?

Predator188:
You think so !! If chatGpt is correct why are PGWPs and other work permit holders from ontario move or attempts to move to other province scrambling for PR options when they have exhausted some time on their work permit..
I hardly hear anyone moving to ontario from other provinces for PR..
There are tons of evidence on departure of ontario work permit holders on Facebook,Their top target saskatchewan. and the second province they target will penalize you for previous tie with other provinces. Manitoba!!!

I'm not japaing, I'm will be in Nigeria for the longest...

Just going for schooling, i will try setup things there(by God's grace e go gel) and I will come back.

I was still in CA recently and it doesn't freak me. If not for insecurity in Nigeria, a better schooling there, more exposure and networking, na here I prefer...

I prefer to have systems there and make money there and be here. I have been doing that since 2022 and I think it's the best.

Predator188:
Highly Competitive province for PR

Ontario

AbelAbdul:
Which Province?

We dey aim dsame period be that.

AbelAbdul:
When I arrive in Canada Aug 22nd, I will be here to respond to every question concerning study permit and admission process.

A lot of ppl used this thread to ask questions during their application process, but once their application gets approved, they disappear. Some arrive in Canada, drop their trip story, and disappear.

To everyone who continues supporting people and helping others achieve their goals, even after getting to Canada, God bless you. You are the real Gs.

What did you do differently?...

flosure:
After 6 times we finally got the permitted approved. My little cousin experience

Not true..

I have used such things before now. Even use if for US visa and it worked...

If they have a foreign license with US, UK, CA or within Europe, use it...

Mavor:
That IRCC will reject bank statements from such platorms. That only bank statements of dom accounts from commercial banks are deemed acceptable.

That's not true... I have used such in the past

Mavor:
No what I am seeing is that the money has to be in USD account in commercial banks like Access, First Bank, etc

It they have license then yes

Mavor:
Thank you. Are you familiar with all finance solutions like Raenest (formely Geegpay) that remote workers use to receive USD or EUR salary and also offer virtual USD card services for online payments?

If for example, I have my savings in USD on such platforms, are their bank statements acceptable for POF?

You should still be fine...

undespicable:
Thanks a lot, yes I have a job which I was able to save this amount, but looking at my pay I'm sure the visa officer will know I can't make it up to 85k by September since we're already in May.

Absolutely

amnotapervert:
Brother, you are in a good spot...don’t overthink it. Basically, you’re worried about the shortfall of 9k CAD based on your calculation. If everything else in your application is solid, a shortfall of 9k CAD shouldn’t be a problem.

To give you peace of mind, my only question is before September, will you have the remaining 9k? If you can explain to IRCC that you have a job, provide pay stubs, show that you were able to save the 70k CAD from your income, and that you will have the remaining 9k before September, then you should be fine.

I believe you will be good.

NIN, No issued date and expiry

AbelAbdul:
In the IMM1294 form, there is a column to fill International passport number, country where it was issued, date issued and date expire.

I also see where the are asking if i have national identity document, date issue and date expire.

What should i fill in that national identity document?

Since you are at 70k of 79 then it is easy...

Explain how you will make it over 85k before you will move. You should be fine if you have a job that generated the 70k.

undespicable:
Hi, I've been following this thread for a while now, I am about to submit my application but I need some advice. I got admission late last year for an MA program, I am based in Europe and I plan to submit POF equivalent to approx 70k CAD, self sponsoring, my estimated tuition fee is ~16k per year, which adding to the ~23k living expenses for 1yr would be total ~39k, aside from this 70k funds I don't have anyone who will sponsor me (so I'm 100% sponsoring myself), I am somehow relying on part-time job or scholarship when I arrive if possible to cover the remaining 9k for the total cost of the 2 years masters which is ~79k, I might not spend up to that amount as I know how to be responsible with me expenses, I know I'll survive with what I have and hope to add more before departure in September once the study permit is granted, but I'm not too sure how the visa officers looking at my case will see it from a financial standpoint, I know they want to see one year of fees + living expenses, and I know they still want to see how I plan to cover the rest of my expenses for the following year, this part I'm not sure how to show them since I am still short of some dollars that also include the return flight tickets cost they want to see. I need your honest opinion on how to present a strong case, initially I was hoping for some scholarship for this first year but unfortunately I didn't get anything yet and it's May already, sorry for the long text, I would really appreciate your honest opinion from your wealth of experience

1. If money is a problem, please at the same time with them.
2. They don't need any PAL or LOA.

Oghenerukoko:
Good morning. I don't know if I should say I am new here because I've been following this platform since last year and have been able to get my admission from the posts I read here. Kudos to Soltech1000, Okonkwobestman1, Sopwriter, Gloriousange. I read all of you posts one by one. I want to start my visa and I have questions.

1 We are family of 4 and all our children are minors. If the money is not the problem, would you advise me to leave my family behind or apply with them?
2 Will my wife and children need their own PAL?

Thank you

If 4+, D. Study more than 6 months,
but
if less than 4, B. Visit – All other types

unless the child is not going with you

Option D will trigger study permit for your child, which you will use an explanation for PAL exemption for the child along with your LOA as your child's LOA...

Don't forget that adding a family member increases the POF you need.

T for thanks.

financeguru:
Hello Great People,
@justwise

Please, I need clarification on choice of response to give on the study permit application form section relating to my dependant Child that is accompanying me to Canada.

1. The question in the Study Permit asked "Why is your family member visiting Canada?"

The Options are:
A. Visit - Tourism
B. Visit - All other types
C. Less than 6 months studies
D. Study more than 6 months
E. Work in work permit exempted category
F. Work (Labour Market Impact Assessment Required)
G. Work with an Open Work Permit
H. Transit

2. If I pick that the purpose is D. Study more than 6months for my child, they are asking for PAL/TAL and Acceptance Letter. I am the one going for Master's Programme. Of course, a child needs to attend school while with me over there. Can I claim exception for the child and with what?

I will appreciate your guidance on how this is handled on family applications.

Thank you.

How is CA?

OAOD:
Hello
Thanks to everyone that took time to share there opinion…

I got a new LOA later in the day for a similar programme

Now in Canada
Thanks

Gbam...

amnotapervert:
He is scared that ppl are coming to take his place hahahaha You know why I love abroad? There is space for everyone.

How is it going at the moment?

Guruindahouse:
Hi all,

I will be arriving in Ottawa tomorrow, 27th of December as a student.

Is there anyone that will like to connect with me? Also, I am a Data Analyst and I don't mind any lead that can get me my first job in Canada

Lastly, I need student accommodation in Ottawa. Max rent should be around 700 cad. Thanks

He is scared that ppl are coming to take his place...

Leave that thing, must ppl will still come with all the discouragement as staying in Nigeria for them is worse...

September we are coming...

AbelAbdul:
Your aim has always been to discourage people here. But guess what? Every day people are posting here how they got their study permits approved.
Just because people don't use your agents

Where is it?

Teeore:
Hi everyone,

What does someone need to put in the study permit field of "Funds available for my stay"?
Total tuition for 2 years + living expenses for 2 years + miscellaneous = ~83,000 CAD, but you don't have that total amount in your account.
Thanks

No wonder school say make I no apply...

Predator188:
Only news still to confirm on IRCC website