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Nauttyprof:
Hello guys, I need your advice on this matter. I am presently in Canada studying and I want my family to join me here. I have an individual (not a relative) who wants to sponsor my family to Canada and his statement of account meets or is more than sufficient for the proof of funds requirements. He has also confirmed that the letter he gives together with statement of account can be notarized by me. Also, I have little savings which I can add to support the application for my family.

Kindly advise me on the best way to go about the proof of funds thing based on the above narration.

Muslimity:
I did as you advised by submitting the investment records/receipts, the requested mybankStatement and my employment pay slips plus an honest LOE. And I ensured to submit all the requested documents 4 days after the request without waiting for the submission deadline.

Please what is the most effective and fast option of submitting passport for visa stamping?

Doladollz:
Hello guys!
I created a WhatsApp support group for people experiencing delays regarding IRCC decisions. You’re welcome if you’re expecting a decision from IRCC. Kindly join via this link

https:///DdkiDMHOS9o0vwotajcHQP

Muslimity:
@MarksmanD and other well wishers,

I am happy to share the good news that my PPR letter landed early this morning.

I submitted all the requested additional documents with a truthful LOE to IRCC, and the caring Lord answered my prayer. Alhamdulillah, all glory to Him.

I will be back soon with lessons learned. Thank you all and I wish the hopefuls the best of luck.

Please advise on the most effective and fast option for submitting my passport for stamping.

CRUISEBABE:
Good morning gurus in the house
Can i submit my sponsors Statement of account that is in Spanish or must i translate it to English b4 i submit it?

Help me please

Holladoyheen:
Thanks for your response! I didn't submit a wrong application.

The withdrawal states thus;

This is in reference to your application for temporary residence.
Based on "correspondence received from you", we have withdrawn your file
If you wish to seek temporary entry to Canada at a future date, it will be necessary for you to
submit a new application and fee and will be required to comply with requirements in effect
For any future applications, you are strongly encouraged to apply online as by submitting
online you can enjoy all the benefits stated below:
You can submit your online application from anywhere in the world, and you only
require access to a computer with an internet connection, and a scanner to upload
your documents.
Your document checklist will be tailored to you, so you only need to submit the
You can track the status of your application and receive updates through your
You only need to submit your original passport once we have contacted you, so you may continue to travel or apply for other visas while your Canadian visa is in process.
You can submit your passport to any IRCC point of service in the world. When you
receive the letter requesting to submit your passport, you will find a link with the
For more information, please visit www.canada.ca/immigration.
Thank you for your interest in Canada.
Canadä

Holladoyheen:
Hello House, pls I need some clarification. I logged in to my IRCC portal now and saw application withdrawn (study visa). Can IRCC automatically withdraw my application themselves or it can only b done from my end.

damyzel:
Dear Friends,

Please just asking could using a fixed deposit account be a reason for refusal. kindly assist to clarify if you know.

Marcgrace:
Hello @Duchess102
Yes, pursuing a diploma at Lambton College.

Marcgrace:
Hello @Everyone!
My study permit application was refused yesterday based on the following factors:
• Your assets and financial situation are insufficient to support the stated purpose of travel
for yourself (and any accompanying family member(s), if applicable).
I paid for two years of tuition, had two statement of accounts of 26 million Naira and 28,000 Dollars.
I'm feeling let down and could use some guidance - any advice would be appreciated.

Marcgrace:
Hello @Everyone!
My study permit application was refused yesterday based on the following factors:
• Your assets and financial situation are insufficient to support the stated purpose of travel
for yourself (and any accompanying family member(s), if applicable).
I paid for two years of tuition, had two statement of accounts of 26 million Naira and 28,000 Dollars.
I'm feeling let down and could use some guidance - any advice would be appreciated.

damyzel:
Dear Friends in the house,

Very Sad, My entire family of 4 application was refused today.
"August 21, 2024 We regret to inform you that you do not meet the eligibility requirements. Please see the final decision below" what a day.
Submitted August 5th
Biometric for Spouse August 15th
Refusal August 21st.
@Zubizareta and gurus in the house. i need help.

Muslimity:
Thanks @Duchess102.

I actually thought they are requesting these documents because the last one I send with my application is truly blurry due to the smallness of the font size of Firstbank's statement.
Pls do know if Firstbank is issuing mybankStatement to their customers?

Anyways, that is bygone now. As you rightly mentioned I hope to liquidate the investment and ask the money be paid back into my firstbank account by the microfinance bank. I will also ask the microfinance institution to issue to me documents proving the investment and what accrued interest within the period. I hope this will suffice to convince the VO?

Regarding the fact that I ought to have paid fully for the first term, I am very concerned claiming the school not refunding paid fund after visa denial because I do not have any evidence to back such claims. My main reason which I hope to reiterate in the LOE I will be sending in my response is that the University only requires tuition deposit and that first term tuition balance can be paid till 17th Sept without late payment penalty. And this can be validated.

Also I wish to state that I did not want to just keep the money idle in my account while waiting for the visa approval, hence I decided to put it in the microfinance investment for a short term profit. Do you also think this arguement is sufficient to convince the VO?

I plan to inform the investment bank today about liquidating my investment, and I know it may take like 2 days before the repayment of my invested fund hit my bank account. I am concerned if I then attend to pay the balance tuition to my university by Friday, I may not be able to receive a tution balance payment receipt/current student statement which IRCC is requesting I submit before August 26th deadline.

Please, what is your advice about this?

Muslimity:
Good evening All,

Please I need your kind suggestions to resolve the challenges below.

Thanks

Hello Everyone,

I need your urgent help on how best to go about the following additional documents requested by IRCC.

Let me quickly give you a brief background and what documents I initially submitted with my visa application around 28th Jun 2024.

Since last weekend up till yesterday, I have sent about 3 webforms to IRCC, inquiring about an update regarding my application and arguing about the fact that my University program starts on the 3rd of Sept 2024.

So early this morning, I got an email from IRCC, directing me to my application portal and requesting me to send the following additional documents with some very short deadline:

A) An updated proof of funds (i.e. a bank statement specifically from my First Bank account for the period of *2023-12-01* to *2024-08-15* and must be submitted through mybankStatement)

B) Include an explanation/receipts for any large bank deposits received

C) Corresponding pay slips for that period

D) Tuition payment receipt(s) and

E) A current student statement of account from your designated learning institution.

This must be received at this office by 2024/08/26.

Meanwhile, when I submitted my visa application in June, I submitted my bank account statement which included a lump sum received for parcel of inherited landed property I sold. In my SOP, I explained this in detail and attached the land survey, deed of conveyance from the family trustees, the sales agreement proving the source of the lump sum and other documentary evidence of my investment with some other financial institutions.

I equally submitted my four month pay slips from my new place of work which I joined four months ago and my pension fund statement of about 12m.

I also included valid documents of my other landed properties including the one I built and live in. Please, note that I planned to sell another two undeveloped plots but I am yet to see a serious buyer.

I also submitted an account statement issued by my University that I have paid the tuition deposit of 1,500CAD out of 10,000CAD tution for first term.

However, shortly after submission I pulled out the lump sum which is about 40m and I also pulled out about 3m from my second bank account and invested it in a short term fix deposit with a microfinance bank. I made this decision because I intended to defer my varsity admission in order to buy time and raise more money to be able to pay for remainder of both first and second term and the one year living expenses, hoping I could get the visa with a tution deposit.

Now, that IRCC is requesting for an updated account statement within a week, I am concerned about the short deadline and dont know if I can pay the tuition balance and get receipt from the university within a week deadline. Also, I am not sure if anyone here has ever used mybankStatement at First bank.

Please, I need your candid advice and guidance on how to handle this predicament within this very short deadline.

Muslimity:
Good evening All,

Please I need your kind suggestions to resolve the challenges below.

Thanks

Hello Everyone,

I need your urgent help on how best to go about the following additional documents requested by IRCC.

Let me quickly give you a brief background and what documents I initially submitted with my visa application around 28th Jun 2024.

Since last weekend up till yesterday, I have sent about 3 webforms to IRCC, inquiring about an update regarding my application and arguing about the fact that my University program starts on the 3rd of Sept 2024.

So early this morning, I got an email from IRCC, directing me to my application portal and requesting me to send the following additional documents with some very short deadline:

A) An updated proof of funds (i.e. a bank statement specifically from my First Bank account for the period of *2023-12-01* to *2024-08-15* and must be submitted through mybankStatement)

B) Include an explanation/receipts for any large bank deposits received

C) Corresponding pay slips for that period

D) Tuition payment receipt(s) and

E) A current student statement of account from your designated learning institution.

This must be received at this office by 2024/08/26.

Meanwhile, when I submitted my visa application in June, I submitted my bank account statement which included a lump sum received for parcel of inherited landed property I sold. In my SOP, I explained this in detail and attached the land survey, deed of conveyance from the family trustees, the sales agreement proving the source of the lump sum and other documentary evidence of my investment with some other financial institutions.

I equally submitted my four month pay slips from my new place of work which I joined four months ago and my pension fund statement of about 12m.

I also included valid documents of my other landed properties including the one I built and live in. Please, note that I planned to sell another two undeveloped plots but I am yet to see a serious buyer.

I also submitted an account statement issued by my University that I have paid the tuition deposit of 1,500CAD out of 10,000CAD tution for first term.

However, shortly after submission I pulled out the lump sum which is about 40m and I also pulled out about 3m from my second bank account and invested it in a short term fix deposit with a microfinance bank. I made this decision because I intended to defer my varsity admission in order to buy time and raise more money to be able to pay for remainder of both first and second term and the one year living expenses, hoping I could get the visa with a tution deposit.

Now, that IRCC is requesting for an updated account statement within a week, I am concerned about the short deadline and dont know if I can pay the tuition balance and get receipt from the university within a week deadline. Also, I am not sure if anyone here has ever used mybankStatement at First bank.

Please, I need your candid advice and guidance on how to handle this predicament within this very short deadline.

Duchess102:
You can search for international fee for masters in the school, deduct the tuition fee and leave the rest for living allowance. However you can check up the living allowance for the province for a single person, if what is left out is not up to the living expenses for the province you will have to provide for this balance or add a sponsor to your application. Your SOP must be detailed and explain all this

techgen:
My program is for masters…The university didn’t state…what the scholarship entails in details, but from my calculations, it covers both tuition and living expenses.

Please, can you share the link on Canadian student on scholarship.

techgen:
My program is for masters…The university didn’t state…what the scholarship entails in details, but from my calculations, it covers both tuition and living expenses.

Please, can you share the link on Canadian student on scholarship.

techgen:
I only paid acceptance deposit of $250 CAD.

Note: I was granted a fully funded scholarship of about 30kCAD, as stated in the letter from the university, which was part of IRCC requirement for POF…although, I didn’t submit my personal bank statement….because according to IRPA a letter from the University should do.

Las las…dem still say insufficient funds and asset…come add inconsistency join.

I tire major…but I will fire again.

I was not born to give up, without putting up a fight.

techgen:
I did my upfront medicals on the 13th August, and less than 2hrs I received refusals notification….funny enough, my eligibility started same day….probably they want me to reapply sharply for approvals.

Although, I have ordered my GCMS note…and regardless of these, I will fire again before it comes out, I have no intention of deferring…I’ll write to the varsity that I will resume late.

techgen:
I only paid acceptance deposit of $250 CAD.

Note: I was granted a fully funded scholarship of about 30kCAD, as stated in the letter from the university, which was part of IRCC requirement for POF…although, I didn’t submit my personal bank statement….because according to IRPA a letter from the University should do.

Las las…dem still say insufficient funds and asset…come add inconsistency join.

I tire major…but I will fire again.

I was not born to give up, without putting up a fight.

Goldxxx:
A big thank you to everyone on here. My sister's visa just got approved on our second attempt. We submitted June 28th, sent webform a few times on Sunday, and PPR dropped today! We all did this together, once again, a big thank you to everyone!
P.S. The first refusal was due to lack of family ties and financial issues. This time around, we used our parents as family ties and as far as the financial part is concerned, we made a big mistake of using an ordinary investment slip as POF, GCMS note came back and it was noted that the investment certificate was given "less weight" because it wasn't from a commercial bank. We deposited a huge amount into her account, and supported it with some docs and the rest naa story...

damyzel:
Thanks duchess102, I have gotten the appointment letter. I tried to edit and got it generated immediately. Trust you were able to do your biometric on August 12th.

GuyInTheMirror:
The centre is not closed, someone has confirmed that they are opened.

GuyInTheMirror:
Thank you.
So it means I should raise a web form explaining why I cant meet up with the 30 day deadline for biometrics right ?

damyzel:
Good day people,

Please is anybody able to book biometrics with VFS global as of today. August 7. i saw the below on there website.

The canada Visa Application centres in Abuja and Lagos will be closed until further notice.

Please any new about VFS.