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DonCaesar91:
please lummy11 from there requirements online concerning the things i need to submit. must i pay housing fee before sending my application?

No! You mustn't pay for your housing prior to submitting your study permit application.

Horlamidei:
I posted the below bolded stuff a week back


Got a regret mail from MUN yesterday after applying for graduate studies.

CGPA: 2.65
Degree: Bachelor in Civil Engineering

Please guys, I have an uncle who's a Canadian citizen and my mum in Canada temporary who has been making efforts and willing to help me get to Canada but through studies.

Please guys, what advice can you give me, please..


You guys gave me advice to apply for colleges since my GP is low.
I contacted my Canadian uncle about it, he said it will be more easy for me to get permanent stay if I apply and finish in a Canadian University but he doubts or doesn't know if it will be easy for me to get permanent stay through a college!

Please advice please..

Hi Horlamidei,

I strongly doubt your uncle's assertions. Be well informed that so long as you graduated from a designated learning institution in Canada whether university or College, you're absolutely qualified to apply for PGWP which is a pathway to your Permanent residency.

jnyuwa02:
Frankrobben, the Gentleman and Revolutionary!!! We indeed exchanged stupendous knowledge over the years. I certainly thank God for your life. We went, we saw and we conquered for good and humanity. In life, the greatest acts of goodwill and benevolence are not necessary reaped by the doers, but by others. I stay confident though that God will visit us in his own timing. I stay committed to the process and engaged and will come from time to time to dole out nuggets of wisdom learnt in the real world. It has been a privilege.

Your humble Attorney firing brimstone and fire from the mountains of Plateau.

"Wise are thy words, attorney," A wise saying indeed! You speak with true inspiration, and bringeth to my mind a new assimilation.

As for time, all men have their own time and clock in abundance. Our purpose is wise and our ambition honourable.

Soft-heartedly, hoping someday the Almighty would recognize our worthy deeds and confer upon us outstanding success. Thanks for the kind words and elite wishes. I look forward to seeing more of you on this window.

nonipeter:
Good morning frank please I have finished applying for University in Canada please I don't know the method to pay my application fee. I don't know which bank and method to pay it please help me out

Hi nonipeter,

Use your Naira Master Card to complete payment. Preferably First Bank, Access Bank, Sterling bank.

MsJu:
I really appreciate! The TRV application for my kids should it be before I get to Canada or while in Canada?

It can be done before travelling to Canada that's if your school resumption date is not close.

Akpesman:
Thank you so very much @Frankrobbn1. Pls what could be a receipt for me to issue to the buyer that will be recognized or accepted by CIC since I have am the one selling and I do not have a normal receipt. I was given a note when I bought from the family.
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Any receipt can serve so long as it's in your family name. Following that you don't have a receipt yet, a land deed of agreement b/w you and the buyer and survey plans will do.

MsJu:
Thanks for your response. Can leaving them behind serve as a strong home tie?

Yes, they are strong ties to your application. When you eventually secure your TRV you can apply for SOWP for your hubby and TRV for your kids.

Akpesman:
Pls what are the landed documents to submit or include in the application. Is it survey plan and deeds only? I intend to add land sales agreement as a way of showing how I got a certain lump sum of money in my account few days to applying.
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The land sales agreement, receipts and survey plans are sufficient documents to show proof of ownership.

Wifefo88:
Hello guys..Am new here I have read through but not everything..you guys are all doing a great job..well am planning on applying for a Pgd program in computer science please does anyone has any school in mind...Thanks a lot

Hello Newbie,

Check out the following schools for PGD computer science.

1. Conestoga College

2. Centennial College

3. Humber College

4. Fanshawe College

5. Mohawk College

6. Algonquin College

You can do better than this by expanding your research.

DonCaesar91:
Greetings House!!!
My Maternal uncle want to sponsor me for a 1 year certificate program on Global business management in Canada. I applied for admission and i got one last two weeks. My uncle owns a business which he registered. A friend suggested that he should act as my employer by paying me around 200 thousand naira every month with his business name. He has paid for two months now and am waiting for him to pay upto four months before i proceed with the visa process because according to what i ve read on this platform that i must provide my own four months statement of account. But am not convinced with the plan because i finished my nysc since 2016, and am also aware that i must explain to my VO through my SOP what i have been doing with my time for the past three years. But the truth of all these is that i am currently working but my earning is 45 thousand. Am CONFUSED here because i dont want to make mistake. If i write it down on my SOP that i resigned from my previous work before my uncle employed me few months ago will it be wise or should i just use my current work to apply for the visa then convince the VO in my SOP that my uncle decided to train me because he wants me to be part of his business. PLEASE SOMEONE SHOULD ASSIST ME ON THIS.
HAPPY VAL

lummy11:
Your uncle paying 200 thousand monthly might not be necessary
Make you can show proof of relationship and he also makes financial commitments by paying up your tuition and sending your living cost which is 10k CAD into your account and ensure you give detailed explanation of the transactions when writing your sop.
When I applied i didn’t submit my statement of account,even though i was working.I submitted only my sponsors statement of account and everything worked out fine.

To add to what lummy11 has said.

I prefer you go with the bolded and back it up with evidence namely,
1. Reference letter from employer,
2. pay stubs,
3. Work ID,
4. Resume and
6. salary bank statement (if any)

MsJu:
I am actually in the same situation. Kindly let me know how you managed it.

The answer is NO, since your spouse and kids aren't applying with you at this time.

Schonebaby:
Let me post this again. I will appreciate an answer:
Please I need some clarification.
I'm applying for study permit alone. With intention of applying for my husband and daughter after I get MY tRV/study visa.
In filling the form, there is a place where it's asked.
Are you going with your family?
Am I to tick yes or is it no? since I'm applying alone for now.
Please help, I don't want to make a mistake and I'm gathering information.

The answer should be NO as you're currently not traveling with them.

vibrant99:
Some of the great guys i met here in 2017....

@jnyuwa02
@Frankrobbn1

Wasn't rosy at first because i always disagreed with what they say often...

Do this..
Do that...

Oga Ade, but you never get this Visa Now?

I have never met a matured reply like @jnyuwa02 , Instead of coming for me, he slowed down and pacified my frustration, he automatically sent me on therapy, changed me from the original perspective.

@frankrobbn1 won't even reply me, i was always looking for his trouble, ... na Visa we dey find, why everybody come serious like this?

Rejection came , I went berserk, stopped reading the entire page, then when i opened it after after 2 weeks i saw a guy who came to give his testimony, he submitted and application with 1m balance mistakenly, and he was meant to have like 20Mil to apply, he got his visa.

I applied again the next day.

I am not an agent, though a lot of people send me mails asking to pay for me to do stuffs for them, ... the truth is that many people don't feel they have to be sincere, and i tell them i only work sincerely, i can't help you to kill your future.

A feeling of loyalty swept over me. If one’s life is simple, contentment has to come. Simplicity is extremely important for happiness. Certainly, you don't expect me to come after you. Everyone has a voice; All must be able to Speak Freely and openly, without fear of reprisal. As a consequence, I do things in the habit that is presentable and respectable. Any discussion that is irreconcilable to the purpose this window was created, I don't attempt to comment on them in an effort to maintain my prominence on this thread. I have known your moniker for over the years and you've been a galling & sometimes a cool dude. let's continue with that narrative.


Enjoy your weekend.

jnyuwa02:
Who called my name? It's been a while since I contributed here. After one year of my application pending, it was finally denied. Good news is its only based on purpose of visit and GCMS stated I graduated from the University in the USA since 2006 and never attended any more school since then until now, so they are not convinced I would be a genuine student. Sincerely I expected worst. So I intend to revamp and refire addressing their concerns. I am enjoying Nigeria a lot and my new job. That is why I have not been here sorry. But promise to be returning from time to time to give free information and help. Miss you guys. This forum taught me a lot and I am glad I was able to give back and helped a lot of people here go to Canada during my time here full time so called guru

My Attorney General Jeremy, you alone know why I address you with such prominent title. I regret to hear about the ugly incident report of your long awaited application. Verily, During your reign was a remarkable and a notable one on this great thread. Within you was a strong desire to assist others to achieve their goals, a proper and commendable desire with reasonable promptness.

We have exchanged stupendous knowledge over the years on this reputable platform and have debated on several occasions on the account of proffering solutions to queries pasted here by prospective applicants. Merrily, what an enjoyable and delightful experience we had!. I wish you the very best in all your endeavors and in your new business adventure. Always remember you've got a family here and try in your little capacity to pay visit during your spare time.

Stay safe My Attorney General.

Regards,
frankrobben1

Schonebaby:
The issue now is there is nothing much in my account. Just an average of about 50k. Can my sponsor (mum) send about 1m into my account. Will it not raise a red flag_lump sum?
Or should she just give me a letter of sponsorship and retain her money. She also has some monies in fixed deposit.
I will appreciate ur insight sir

Your mom should retain the money in her account and present a letter of sponsorship stating that she is aware of the scholarship that was granted to you by the university in Canada (quote the amount of funding) and for this reason, she will be responsible for your flight itinerary fees to and fro and other miscellaneous expenses that might be incurred by you during your study in Canada. She should include her bank statements and the fixed deposit statement too.

Schonebaby:
Good day . Please I got an offer for my PhD in Canada.....I just got it yesterday. It came with funding for 4 years.
My question is do I still have to provide sponsors and all that inspite of the funding.
I look forward to hearing from anyone.
Thanks

Yes, you need to provide additional proof of financial support aside the funding that was awarded to you for your studies in Canada. You can possibly include a personal bank statement that will cover your flight itinerary to and fro and other miscellaneous expenses.

Chidon40:
Guys, Must a student write an English language test before getting a visa for Canada even after his school has waived the test and gave him admission? Will Embassy still demand the test result?

NO you don't need an English proficiency test result prior to applying for a Canadian study visa.

[quote author=makano post=75668628][/quote]Makano, A man of action! I am ever watching and waiting that someday you will be favoured by the fantastical power of Goodluck and bestow upon you great prosperity. Success bro!

Gtessy:
God bless all your efforts and assistance you have been rendering.

Please can you assist me and go through my GCMS note. I can't seem to make any headway from it. I want to try again and apply but need your assistance to guide me through some errors I had made in the previous application. I used an agent and discovered the agent was just after making her money which led to so many documents not being submitted.

I will appreciate your kind gesture please.

I'm sorry to hear your study visa application was refused and the excruciating experience you had with the agent that handled your previous application. You're certainly free to share me your GCMS note and I will be happy to advise you appropriately.

Amen! Thanks for the best wishes.

Obabori1:
Good Day Sir,

Thank you for the help so far. Here is the gcms note and this is the exact reason why I was refused a visa. What exactly do you think and what would you advice I do next? Thank you Sir.

My post you've just quoted has solved the concerns of the visa officer stated on your GCMS note. Please take your time to study it effectively. Should you require further guidance, you can quote my post here, and I will respond at the earliest possible time.

kristlike:
Good evening bro. I must really commend you for your relentless effort in responding to all comments here. you're doing a great job!
pls,I only have one question which is considered to be very vital in my decision of studying in Canada.
pls I will like to ask, do you think I need to present proof/evidence of finance at Nigeria embassy even after getting a Graduate Assistant job for my Msc in Canada? This question is important pls.,

My apologies for responding late.

Yes, you need to provide additional proof of financial support aside the Graduate Assistant job that was awarded to you for your studies in Canada. With that said, I would suggest you get a sponsor (father, mother, brother, sister, uncle or aunt) to finance your flight itinerary to and fro, and other expenses that may arise during your stay in Canada. The objective of having a sponsor is to prove to the Visa officer that your family members are well off and established in Nigeria and you will not be a burden to the Canadian government.

teejay2018:
Hello Everyone.
Following the tradition of the house, I would like to share my TRV story hoping it will bless someone.

Sorry for the long post.And sorry I've not done this sooner.

First, All thanks to the Almighty God who began and also completed the good work. To him be glory alone. The "I did this" "I did that" you'll be seeing in this post is simply Him and no one else.

In 2016, I started looking into Canada against Fall 2017, I reached out to so many research supervisors. In the end, only 2 responded; one from Waterloo and the other from Ryerson. (But before then, I found a Nigerian in Usask who was lecturing there at that time, so I reached out to him, He accepted me with open arms and started mentoring me through mails on Canada's academic system and how to write research interest, how to contact supervisor, the choice of words and how to follow up. He told me to always make friends with the Program secretaries because they have high clearances more than i think, cos sometimes, they might be part of the quorum that forms the admission commitee).

On the long run, both of them showed interest in my research and said they were willing to supervise me, so I submitted application. After 24 minutes skype interview with the Waterloo supervisor, she said she will make sure to do her part to see to my admission, but apparently the schools had other plans. In few weeks, both schools turned down my application after weeks of hectic research and writing statement of interests. I really spent so much money on making calls to Canada then. From their secretaries to supervisors, to the Directors of both programs, I kept sending mails, but when i realized it was taking time to get responses through mails, i will call them. I was trying to find out what went wrong with my applications. They eventually let me in on the school's policy of not admitting international students when the school or the research supervisor cannot demonstrate a reasonable level of funding for them. They also said my cGPAs were not really high/competitive. BSc (3.75) MSc (Mphil/PhD).

Back to square one, between 2016/2017 and 2017/2018 application, i reached out to over 80 supervisors from different universities (according to my email "sent" folder) in Canada; 4 were willing- 3 thesis and 1 project option (as last resort). Ryerson gave me admission for the thesis (same supervisor said she's still interested in my research but I had to include it in my statement of interest that i can fund myself) while Dalhousie for the project option. Other 2 schools, no admission.

TRV started June 18th, nothing till October. then the moniker Lotusboi shared his TRV approval story and how his application was held back in New Zealand through Gcms note. i contacted him, he kindly walked me through ordering for gcms notes(Nov 16). Fall admission passed, i deferred to January with updated LOA (Nov 13th). After 6 days of ordering for gcms note, medical request dropped, Lotusboi also walked me through that, I did medicals the next day by God's grace, medicals passed(Nov 28th) and like Lotusboi, whose application was approved the same morning he passed his medicals, i began to wait for approval on Nov 28th (longest day in November). December going, nothing, I applied for another gcms note (Dec 28th), gcms came in Jan 28th.

Sleekysoft story dropped on Nairaland, He wrote appraisal mentioning Frankrobben, I kukuma contacted them both (lol), they both checked my gcms notes and kept firing me up with words of encouragement. Admission deadline had passed (January 11), the school said i will have to reapply. Applied against Fall 2019. I sent webform to IRCC using this link
https://secure.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/canada-case-cas-eng.aspx (on Feb 4) just to get update on my application.
PPR dropped Feb 5th. Awaiting passport collection.


DOCS SUBMITTED

-Letter of Acceptance
-I didn't pay the 1k CAD deposit fee- Tis non-refundable so I attached the email correspondence from the program secretary that i should hold on till I get a positive decision on my Visa application. Mentioned it in SOP.
-I was also privileged to get a 7k CAD stipend from program director after complaining to my supervisor (thanks to God for her) that my funds might not be enough, so she spoke to him on my behalf to drop something. The woman really tried for letter . I attached the letter of support addressed to me from the program director (explaining i will be given 7k CDN for payment for 2 TA positions, but detailing that the funds will be given whether i get the TA positions or not).
-CIC documents
-BSc and MSc cert and transcripts. Int. passport,
-Employment, Confirmation, Introduction letters from work
-Letter of Intent (SOP)(2 Pages)
-Resume
-Siblings birth cert and IDs
-Father- sponsor- Retirement letter, Gratuity, Pension letter and sponsorship letter.
-Father's SOA- 6 months (of Personal business; opening-208k, closing-9M, but good inflow/outflow)
-Father's House plan.
-Land properties (just survey plans and agreement)
My SOA (opening-83k; closing-110k, fixed deposit-450k)

NOTE: Forgot to add Police report and one other document(a Letter of Support from an Engineering Firm that agreed to release their resources to pilot-scale the findings of my research when I return as I explained in my SOP- I forgot to add it)

This my app is simply God's mercy and nothing else.

I"m sorry for the long post, just hope it encourages someone.

What an impactful and inspiring story! CONGRATULATIONS once again teejay2018, I am happy to be in the context of your TRV approval.

To those that were refused, don't give up, get your GCMS note, restrategize and refire. For those waiting for a response from IRCC, it shall surely end in praises in your applications.

hardeholar1:
Thanks Frank but does that mean we are both co sponsoring the education because I know there's a section in the cic form where you are asked who's is sponsoring the education

Sorry, I am just seeing this now. You being a signatory to the account doesn't make you the bona-fide owner of the business. Therefore, when filling the application form, you're meant to indicate PARENT as sponsor.

Raymondrain:
Thank you.... I have been refused before though and I declared my refusal on the application form.... Hope it won't have any negative effect on my application?

It doesn't have a negative effect on your current application once you declared your previous refusal. The visa officer will check if your present situation has changed substantively or you have significant new information in the current application that meets the Acts and legislative requirements for issuance of a study permit.

cychristaa:
Finally I get to say my own!!

APPROVAL ALERT!!!!

I am so excited!

Online route
Submitted 6th of December 2018
Biometrics : 7th Dec
Medical request: 18th of January 2019
Medical done: 28th January 2019
Medical passed: 1st of February
Biometrics validity: 6th of February
PPR: 7th of February

Documents submitted
All cic docs
Proof of funds (my parents were my sponsors): SoA CAC docs, land docs...
Affidavit of sponsorship from my sponsor and Co-sponsor
Birth certificate
Waec certificate
BSc cert. & transcript (2018)
SOP
Admission letter

Didn't really see the point of the police certificate thingy, so I didn't do it.

I don't even know how to thank God that will be enough to express how grateful I am. I was getting crazy waiting . It even made it worse that I wasn't working so I was checking my portal like 3 times a day for some days

After I submitted, I was always worried about every little thing! Trust me when I say every LITTLE thing. But at a point; I don't really know when it happened, I finally had complete and utter faith (began to form my approval timeline in my head )

All in all, whether you feel your application is perfect or you feel you might have made a mistake some where; Trust that you have a living God. For those that genuinely wanted to study and had their visa delayed, just trust God completely that he has a plan and have the the best in mind for his children. At the end of the end of the day, it's not how far (or who got there the fastest) but how well.

Lemme stop ranting now ☺️

I really thank every single one of you (especially senatorkolade and frankrobbn1), because y'all definitely helped in one way or the other.

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU cychristaa, I am happy to be part of your TRV crowning achievement. I wish you the very best as you enroute to Canada for your studies.

To the hopefuls never give up. It shall end in praises!

Raymondrain:
Good afternoon house, please this is my status online.... Does it mean the VO has commence on my application or not yet.

Your application is undergoing a background check. The visa officer is matching the information you provided with their records, if you previously committed a crime, refused a visa, ordered to leave a country and if you are a threat to their security or on a wanted watch list and also confirming the authenticity of the bank statement you submitted with your application.

Be hopeful! It shall end in praises.

nonipeter:
Please frank is it a must you must pay part of your school fees to get visa, I got a university of Dalhousie in Canada only 200$ to reserve your seat and after they told me to apply for students permit, I am the only child of the family and my father have an housing property of 40 million naira and my parents is Still alive for to for home ties, and sponsors statement of account is 28 million naira which is my uncle please advise me well

Hello NoniPeter,

Be guided that payment of tuition fees prior to visa application is not a prerequisite for a visa approval. Therefore, you're only expected to pay the required $200 as instructed by the school to secure your seat for the accepted term. Also, I would strongly advice that you show adequate proof of relationship with your uncle. By including documents such as : Uncle's birth certificate, international passport bio data page, marriage certificate of your mother and possibly a family tree. Furthermore, A cogent reason must suffice to why he is sponsoring you at this level and what he stands to gain as a result of this sponsorship.

hardeholar1:
Hello friends I will like to ask a question here
My mom is my sponsor but the issue here is it's a joint account
Where I and my mom are both signatory to the account
Or should I include that we are both sponsoring the account
However I am not running the business with my mom she only added me to the account because of times she might not be around to carry out her business activity
Hope this won't affect my application
@frankrobbn

It won't hurt your application. As a matter of fact, it helps alot in addressing your ties to Nigeria and funds accessibility by you (the principal applicant). Clearly indicate in your SOP that you and mother are the signatory to the joint account. For this reason, adequate funds will be available at your disposal during your stay in Canada. Preferably, affix a reference letter from the bank to support your claims.

Tormentor:
Please which of these will give me an earlier medical examination date and also which one is cheaper (Qlife and IOM) both in Lagos. Thanks

Q-life is the cheapest accredited panel physician (28k) and is fully booked till March. Your best bet is IOM which cost 41,400k. You will get a week appointment date from them.

justwise:
The problem with this monologue is that you did not read and understand my post before replying

You could explain better next time for easy comprehension.

042viber12:
Okay, I didn't get the info anywhere..i felt him letting know CIC about a bro he has that will house him isn't good cos it might cost the bro his stay maybe forced to come back or something..these white people follow rules well..besides no need to include such letters of having som1 that will house him, it's not necessary.. all u need is get your visa. Cic doesn't bother if u have a place to stay..

It will cost no pain to his brother's immigration status over there and wouldn't be ordered to leave Canada for this insubstantial reason. Every visa officers has their own preferences and set out procedures of issuing visas, some applicants included this cover letter in their application and was approved. While others did too and were rejected based on family ties in Canada. That said, any applicant that intend including a cover letter from a sibling in Canada stating that he/she will accommodated during their stay in Canada, should also work more on providing significant ties to their home country that will motivate their departure after studies.