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michV:
bro i wanna PM you to have some conversations with you.. CONGRATS... @bold is it N1K or N1m?

bro balance no dey freak VO, they know we all are just showing those fat balance to convince them, i'll not question that 1k because the submission of his SOA is just to verify his payslips.

Austinpee4:
Congrats bro..
This Vo just see your father money shining at 500watts upandan in your application and want the something live in their economy this new year of our lord 2017! ..Hehe.

His profile make sense, but it's not d money na d coordination of d application. We don c pple with SOA fatter dan that dey got refused. Am api bcox its a PGD dat had dat speed of light approval cox if it was a Msc pple wud say its Msc dat can have that speed. My main OT abt this stuff remains do the needful. U get ur TRV. 6wks approval was d last I knew b4 dis 20days for PGD/PGC category

deckonne:
Hey guys, I've been following the threads on canada study permit and the information here had been helpful saved me 300k from the hands of agents who know nothing.

I submitted my student visa application on 3 feb 2017, got approval mail from CIC on 23 feb, 2017 for may semester lambton college (Embedded systems engineering design). It's a two year course, i didn't get the two years. I was given a year and 3 months from start of semester because of passport validity. I learnt about the study permit not exceeding validity of the passport way after i had prepared all my documents with the passport number, i was running out of time i had to take the risk since it can be extended.

I did upfront medicals at qlife
Submitted the CIC docs,
Statement of purpose
birth certificates of family members
Sponsor's Account statement showing 12m
Mother's pension documents 6m
Father's Shares documents 100k
Sworn affidavit from sponsor
Letter of sponsorship from sponsor addressed to VO
Mother's birth certificate
Document to prove sponsor is my father
Study leave application & approval letters
Professional reference letter addressed to VO
Employment letter
Account statement showing paid salaries (balance is 1k)
Parents' marriage certificate and documents showing father is next of kin to deceased wife
Landed property documents worth 30m
Letter of reference from father's employer
Father's work ID card
Mother's death certificate
1st semester fees receipt
Offer letter
Virgin passport
Documents of previous education & professional certifications (B.Eng Elect/Elect)
Prayers.


I'd say put yourself in the VO's shoes and give yourself everything you need to prove that you have enough funds, and you are coming back.

congrats bro, this is a divine speed owing to the fact that its a pgd just 20days!!! this should clear the air a bit about pdg/pgc app. urs is the fastest have seen both on this thread and outside this thread. so simple give the right application and u would com back smiling at ur TRV irrespective of the admission you got for ur visa processing.

ijeaify:
Hello people please my question is on university of Canada west I learnt is a private school and also CIC will not give post graduation work permit
Even to get visa atimes is not easy. Please how has applied for TRV using this schools admission .

I don't think the bolded is true, if a school has DLI number, there's no reason y CIC won't issue visa or pgwp. If you have the requirements for visa application you wud get it.

ajaokabir:
Hello peeps,

My wife submitted a study permit application on January 10, 2017 with upfront medical for summer admission but she got a response to submit a "non conditional letter of acceptance" within 5 working days to avoid been refused.

She swiftly contacted the school UWO to request for this but the school insisted they don't issue that until the conditions on the "conditional letter" are met viz: original transcript and a valid study permit and that the initial letter was prepared in conjuction with Cic and should suffice for granting a study permit. Transcript have since been processed.

Please gurus, advise on the next line of action. Thanks

Just relate the response from the school to them (CIC). U can also forward the mail to them.

Simeon244:
Got my TRV today I'd thought I'd start jumping for joy at the vfs office immediately i received it.. Surprisingly i was calm
Timeline
Applied Dec 28
Biometrics Dec 29
Medical Request Feb 01
Medicals done Qlife Feb 7
Medical passed Feb 10
Passport Requested Feb 17
Passport collected, today Feb 23

Congrats bro, i was telling you few days ago to b calm on whatsapp that it would come out successful. Am glad u are here today with ur testimony. We go connect for dat end, u understand me. Congrats again.

DereI:
Hello All,

Good afternoon. I have followed this thread since Part 1 and knew that soon, I'll be posting mine here too.

So after applying to two schools in Canada (Algonquin College, Ottawa & Camosun College, Victoria BC), I finally got an Acceptance letter from Camosun College today to study Post-Degree Diploma in Business Administration, Human Resource Management & Leadership Option and this is where it begins.

I have created a profile on CIC website and gotten the Checklist of documents to be submitted.

Hopefully by monday next week, I should pay the Initial deposit for the school in order to receive the LOA.

I believe ur UG is inline with ur proposed course of study/work experience?

opeyeminas:
Thanks so much for ur quick response to my post. The problem am facing now is my laptop containing my SOP crashed months ago and I don't have extra hard copy which means am left with only my Gcms to use as evidence. And is it that I will have to get a lawyer to reply them or I will reply on my own because have read something about getting a lawyer to reply for applicants in cases like this. Thanks

bro you dont need SOP and lawyer for now, your case is quite different. with your GCMS notes and previous refusal letters coupled with a well explainable mail would be okay for u. going for a lawyer is long thing on my part. you can actually do this yourself bro. all the best. be swift with your response to CIC.

opeyeminas:
Good afternoon guys. Woke up to this mail this morning and this is the biggest mistake I have ever made in my life, hope it won't cost me this visa after all the stress I went through. What are my chances of getting visa after replying them with prove in my SOP stating I was previously refused Visa on 2 separate occasion with reasons attached and I even include my GCMS which should also serve as evidence that it was just a mistake I made out of negligence. Help will be appreciated Asap because am being given 15day to reply. Thanks a brother in need.

I think your case shouldnt be a problem to tackle. where God saved you is the inclusion of your GCMS file in your app, just reply them that it was an error of omission stating that you even attached your GCMS note, so its an evidence you are not trying to cover anything. I think you should be good on this part. reply them asap and you can also include your refusal letter and the GCMS note in the mail.

poppywasiu:
@ folaroyal and others kindly advice me on what to do, weather i should send a reminder to Cic on my study permit that is already surpass the processing time. i submited on 18th sept, 2016 , it is 5 months now. actually, i was charged for misrepresentation on 5th jan, 2017 and i replied on 10th jan, 2017. up to this moment no reply from cic.

baba i'll advice u to keep ur peace considering your case. they cant eat ur docs, so just take a chill pill for them to get back to you.

Austinpee4:
Yes it is possible. Msc and pgd are at the same level of education of POST-Secondary but there are conditions to it.
You MUST be enrolled at a designated learnin institution (DLI) and be actively pursuing your studies which means you have to enter canada and meet all the conditions on your study permit. Applying for a study permit with Msc and changing to PGD even before meeting the above conditions MAY be considered FALSE information.

They expect that you meet the condition on your current study permit first before you transfer to another school.

You can find this and more information here http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/study-changes.asp

well said sir. all fully understood. God bless

Mabs16:
Morning my Ogas, pls I applied for study permit via online route but d person dat applied for me said police cert is not required on the online app, how true is this? Can I still upload the police certificate as additional docs after 3 weeks of submission because I have it with me? Pls ur opinion matters

actually if u can still upload it i'll say u should. police character is required by CIC via either online or paper route. the thing is it doesnt stop u from gettingg your TRV. we have seen alot of people approved on this thread without this doc. since you have it, i'll advice u upload it if u can, am not familiar with online application.

Austinpee4:
Congrats again! I remember you shared your good news.
If your new course is still in the same school and the same level, you don't have to notify CIC because there is no change in DLI.
But if your new course is in another school and at the same level, you will have to notify CIC and transfer your DLI.

CBSA officers will only be interested in your Institution (DLI) and level of study. These two must be same with what you applied for your study permit with.

They won't ask for your undergrad degree nau to find out if it's inline with the new course in your offer letter at the POE. Only your offer letter will be requested. So just make sure your new program is in the same school and same level.

@Austinpee4 is it possible to get TRV with Msc and then change your program to pgd after approval? remember the DLI and level of study has changed. pls can u just share more light on this. thanks

gkgraphics:
Hello everyone,
My study permit was approved about two weeks.and I am planning to leave sometime next month.
While waiting for the approval I had to change from the initial course I was offered which is not related to my undergraduate course
Is there a need to notify cic on change of programs?.
I await your response
Thank you

Pls don't do this while in naija, get ur TRV b4 u start thinking of switching program, though its no biggie but a step at a time.

justwise:
Bank statement and balance on it it's not always about inflow and outflow, in most cases it matters not.

When presenting bank statement for student visa application the two most important things here are:

1.The amount on it..does it cover your fees and maintenance for a year?

2. The source of that money.. can the applicant defend the source of that money with paper evidence? This is not about presenting fat bank balance and wrote pages of stories without clearly presenting evidence how you made that money.

Study permit is not been refused because of lack of inflow and outflow but because people don't convince the embassy that the money will be available for use in Canada

You just nailed it, if am a VO as u just pointed out now and i see an acc of 40M, I wud lik to see some evidence like property documents, CAC if that sponsor is an employer and every other thing that could amount to that sum stated in d SOA. Thanks for d analysis.

SURGEE:
I think for those applying for study permit and thinking of writing SOPs, you can learn from this template i guess. The applicant really analysed his application to the VO.

http://www.duhochoancau.edu.vn/en/find-country/study-in-canada/consultancy/item/640-sample-cover-letter-applying-for-study-permit-in-canada

However, be careful to also note the number of views the webpage has received.

Well detailed, its a letter of explanation and not a SOP (this is an essay). Though the two serves same purpose. Just that an essay doesn't have an address while a letter does.

burrytee:
any headway bro...#advise

My advice is pick a course in accordance with ur UG, this will now follow by a well constructed and convincing SOP, that wud explain all ur goals and future prospects.

[quote author=flyboi1 post=53917320][/quote]Its not a good idea using a company as sponsor, pls fix dat one.

nairalandnewbie:
Good Day,


I was advised by my friend to join the blog and read up on my study permit requirement but i'm a bit lost as to where to start from to get the requisite information i need at the moment. The thread is quite long.

Just a background story: I am a law graduate and I've been called to bar for about three years.I'm currently working and I have about 18 months post nysc work experience. I'm interested in traveling to Canada for a new career path in business. However, due to the high tuition rate for MBA i opted for a diploma in Business administration. I have an online business which i have managed personally for about 2 years and has yielded lot of returns and i would like to gain more knowledge and better business skills hence my interest in Business. I applied to Lakeland college and Assiniboine community college. I have gotten a letter from both colleges. I intend to start my visa application by March but I don't want to make any mistake. Hence my long talk

Now these are my questions:
1. Due to limited funds as requested by CIC, I intend to use my employer as sponsor (which my boss has agreed to) but i'm a bit skeptical about it because i think it will be frowned out. ( A law firm sponsoring an employee for a business diploma for 2 years) doesn't look feasible to me. what do u guys think?
2.Can i please get a link to checklist of the required documents for the visa application.
3. A letter of explanation format, please do you have any?
4. Do you think it is wise to include the fact that i have an online business in my letter?
5. Do you think i should state the high tuition rate for mba has the reason for my diploma choice?
6. As regards financial support, should i use my employer or look for funds n transfer same to my mum's account and use hers instead?
7. Is the funds indicated meant to be fixed or recurring?( should there be a fixed amount or they just need to see constant flow of cash?
8. Should i go ahead and apply for my study permit with the letter of acceptance?

Thank you for taking time to read my message; i know it is quite lengthy
God Bless.

deepest sigh, you need the *TRV doctor* @michV am still an UG in TRV surgery so make doctor first answer, like the moniker above said, same goes to me, i have a lot to say by just to reduce confusion, let the experienced one first tackle this.. be patient

Newman1010:
Thanks Eratee.

I just confirmed from flywire that payment can be made using Form M. So he will be making school fees payment for first year after which he will still have close to 6million in his account.

Do I still need to provide sponsors account statement?

yes to the bold, and pls wch one is FORM-M?

flyboi1:
hey everyone.

i applied to 3 schools for fall 2017 resumption - 1 college and 2 universities.

I just got my acceptance letter from the College- program is Prof. Financial services. (it was sent since December but i never got it. after several follow ups, i finally got it today from the school's west African representative.)

My undergraduate degree was in Banking and Finance. 3 yrs Banking experience also.

Is it advisable i start my TRV application with this, or i just wait for the universities(MBA)?

i will advice u to wait for that MBA, u have better chance applying with that.

wealth360:
Hmmmmmm. Remember ooooo. The money was transferred to the future applicant sister and from there the sister want to transfer to the applicant. we need to be careful about this. because if you use your her as sponsor how well is her account in term of money inflow and outflow? do not just use her account becos she transferred money to you. Please check the past 6 month of her account statement and make sure it is good anof for applying and then ask your sister if she has all things like the documents listed above.
Goodluck

well said, the bold will not count if the inflow and outflow of his sister's account is good enough to stand as a sponsors acc. thanks bro for viewing from that angle, i hope the moniker reads this to make good decision as to what to do.

AAOL:
Hello. Please dont apply for Economics. It may be difficult applying getting admission and visa...PM me and let me tell you what to do.

Bro why not state d solution here incase of future occurrence people will b able to refer to to ur proferred solution.

Newman1010:
Please House, i need help with the following questions:

Is it safe to use "Blood Sister" as sponsor? She has transferred equivalent of tuition + 10k CAD to my brothers account. Her husband is the actual sponsor but the credit came from her account.

Will it be best to use her as Sponsor or should he state that the sponsor is his in-law?

If its okay to state her, do we need any back up document?

After the transfer to his account, how long before he applies?

Must he pay part of the fees? I would have preferred to pay but the school is suggesting that we use FLYWIRE. This process means getting funds from aboki. The rate is mad. We would have preferred Form A.

Thanks Fam @justwise, thesoj, MichV, Eraytee etc i need help

From my own point of view use ur sister as sponsor since the money is coming from her account. All u need is to provide sponsorship letter, affidavit of sponsor, property docs if she has one, SOA and any other documents that can support her sponsorship in terms of finances. If dere is CAC doc include all. Her birth certificate too showing her name b4 she got married would proof ur relationship with her.

As per ur payment, that fly wire I don't really know much about it, am conversant with Form-A. The gurus should profer any suggestions they have as regards that.

Austinpee4:
Just a piece of advise for guys previously refused for insufficient fund to paid tuition and support yourself.

If you intend to pay your tuition(part or full), great idea.
If you intend to transfer the cash (naira) into your account, endeavour to use a CURRENT account in your name. Saw a GCMS note sometime ago and the VO major concern was that huge funds were transfered to PA's SAVINGS account and he/he was worried PA can remove the money at once to pay for tuition because of the limit of transactions placed on NAIRA savings account.

They obviously know all the banking regulations, be smart too.They know FORM A or any convertible currency transactions will be in a current account.

Anywhere, his visa was approved today. What did he do differently? Transferred equivalent of his tuition + $CAD 10,000 to his current account ONLY!

#If you really need to know the main reason for a visa refusal, get your GCMS file. It's an eye opener!

Pls the bolded is not true, during my 1st app i paid 14100CAD from my UBA savings account via formA. This i can testify to. Pls once u r not running a student account u can actually pay a huge amount. D money was ova 2.3M den wen USD was still 190 per $

ARCHITECTs:
TO GOD BE THE GLORY.....PGC TRV Approved
I have come to say a big THANK YOU to everybody on this thread especially FolaRoyal, MichV, Osemigho, Penitential, ArcAyo, Mikymiko, Thesoj and everyone that drop one form of information or the other.
I am a silent follower of this thread, I have never asked any question because I believe someone has already asked such question, all I just did was that I read this thread from Part 5 and I made "Google"" my best friend. My day is never complete without NairaLand even after submission.

Applied via Paper route
Programme - PGC Construction Project Management / Fanshawe College, London, ON
Session - Fall 2017
UG - Architecture

Submitted on - Dec 22, 2016 (Linked online on same day)
Medical passed - Jan 16, 2017 (Upfront E-medical)
Approval mail - Feb 17, 2017
Duration - Less than 2 months (barely 8 weeks)
SOP - Took me a month to write a well convincing SOP (Proofread by FolaRoyal)
Yet to pick up my passport ( I submitted my passport with the application)
Will post my docs when I pick up my PP.

Dedicating my TRV to God, MikyMiko, Osemigho, Penitential for their immense contribution and every TRV hopeful

Congrats bro if u can b a success story of pgd/pgc category, omo mehn den still they give them trv be that, lols just kidding. Am glad u made it.

I know so well how pple fear pgd/pgc, but in the real sense not everyone needs or wud b qualify for m.sc and that should not stop u from that dream. If pgd is the option b bold and give it a shot. For me I'll always tell people my own case is different. All d best.

olatuns2016:
@igbouwanile....
Yes bro...reaserched done on TRU and dey replied that I didnt meet up with cgpa...
I was advised by TRU to go 4 PGD and after I make a B ....that will qualify me 4 memasters...
I will love to go in 4 masters...because d rate of refusal of pgd is scary...
I plan fall 2017.
Am looking at schools that can offer admission 4 masters with a 2.2 (cgpa of 3.46?


Your suggestion n advise highly appreciated

Alexissanchezz:
thank you God bless you
can i send the embassy an email and would it make an impact

nope cox ur application is still within the window of processing time. just chill bro.

Alexissanchezz:
hello please someone help me nd reply I'm really really nervous
i applied for a study permit on the 16th feb, paper route and my school start date is on the 4th of april please is there any way it can come out before then my school sent the embassy an email and also my online tracking says it has been forwarded to the ghana embassy I'm nervous

firstly you dont have to be nervous, be hopeful and believe it would com out good. No one can say precisely wen ur trv might come out cox this is solely dependent on the VO, my advice for u is pray for divine speed from God, I have personally seen trv approved in 5-6wks on different occasions even the so called pdg/pgc that usually takes more time, have seen pgd app approved in 6wks (that was in 2016). pray ur case shud be different. thats all bro. all the best.

Buumi:
Hi. I ve been following this section and it has been a huge help to me. Thanks guys. I recently got a study permit to do a one year PGD program starting May 2017 in Toronto. I want to purchase a one way ticket because it's what I can afford right now. I ve asked around and was told I can do that, but I still want to be really sure it won't be an issue at the border. Pls help me with a good answer guys... thanks.

go ahead its never an issue.

martineverest:
usd

Pls source? ... I want to read it

martineverest:
Good news: federal govt Pegs 375 naira per dollars for paying tuition fees abroad

USD or CAD?