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Labims:
Dear Frank, thanks much for your response. Her husband won't be going with her and they also have properties and farm which would be in care of her husband while she is away. The initial plan was for her to be a self sponsor plus her husband co-sponsoring.as she has worked foe over 13years.
I want to clarify if you meant its better for her husband to act as the sole sponsor.... She'll like to send you her LOE/SOP for proof reading if you don't mind...

Hello Labims,

It's a good idea that her husband won't be accompanying her to Canada because he stands to be a strong tie to her visa application. In her SOP, she can say that she loves her marriage/husband and she cannot jeopardize her marriage on the altar of career pursuits and that is obligatory for her to return to her Martial duties back home as she will terribly miss her beloved husband who always encourages her during the difficult moments of her life, and her aged parents who depend on her for support and also her siblings who are looking up-to her as a mentor etc.. What is the duration of her proposed program in Canada? If she is financially capable, she can certainly be a self-sponsored applicant. Be mindful that she needs to provide documents that would evidence her financial establishment in her home country like employment letters, promotion letters, pay stubs, resume, work I.D, introductory letter from employer detailing her job role, employment start date, amount of salary, etc. and salary bank statement showing proof of inflow and outflow of salaries being paid/depoisted into her account on a monthly basis, landed properties documents (which can be jointly owned by she and her husband), shares certificates(if any), she should also include the CAC certificate of the farm business, and the business invoices. The aforementioned documents will give an edge in her application. The husband can be a co-sponsor to her visa application, for that to be possible, the husband will also include their marriage certificate to show proof of relationship, the daughters birth certificate, his personal bank statements, his source of income documents etc..

In regards the SOP, I saw your PM, I'll respond to your request in a short time.

All the best!

nalizzzy:
pls how much can u put in others for example my tuition is 9000 and living expenses 10000 then others ?

OTHERS - CAD$ 3,000

Asapant:
FrankRobben. I greet you. Can i send u my SOP. Kindly help me review it.

Meeci mon amie.

I saw your PM, I'll respond to you soon.

Safdiva:
Hello house, is there any other way I can apply for a gcms note because I don’t have anybody in Canada to apply for me.

As instructed by the moderator of this thread, that advertising of third party websites aren't allowed here. I would suggest you do yourself good by checking out people's reviews about some GCMS sites on the internet before ordering from the them.

Labims:
Hi peeps! Your candid advice is needed for someone with family ties in Canada. She has two siblings living in Canada with their families. She plans to go with her daughter. Can she state in her LOE/SOP a sibling would be accomodating her, sibling willing to send her letter of attestation. Or is it better to state the sibling would be sponsoring her?

Hello Labims,

Having 2 sibling's residing in Canada is a very strong tie to Canada. Therefore, the onus is dependent on the applicant to show sufficient ties to her home country that can compel her return after studies. She has a lot of work to do concerning her home ties compared to an applicant that doesn't have anyone in Canada. Her reasons for coming back must be very rational and well substantiated in her SOP. That being said, it would make a whole lot of sense if the sibling over there in Canada writes an attestation/reference letter addressing it to the consular officer. That the sibling will be responsible for her accomdation, feeding and other miscellaneous expenses incurred by her during her studies in Canada. This at one point will reduce the financial burden for the sponsor. Also, I would advise the applicant father, or hubby to stand as the primary sponsor to her visa application as this will make her application stand out.

I wish her the best.

Ebiwalo101:
Hello please can someone advice me on how to find out the cause of denial of my student Visa, after paying fees. This are the reasons
1. No travel experience
2. Base on personal assets and financial status( my father is my sponsor)
Please I need advice

Hello Ebiwalo101,

It's quite unfortunate to hear your application was refused. You may want to check this CIC REFUSAL GROUNDS which has already been discussed on this thread so as to avoid constant repetitive points here. After doing that, you can come back here and ask questions and we will be happy to assist you. Furthermore, order your GCMS NOTE to get the exact reason behind your refusal.

It shall end in praises in your next application.

DeuxMille:
This Nairobi guys don't waste time at all. Applied october 3, denied October 31...isok oo

Sorry about the outcome of your application boss. I guess it should be an online application, because most October applicants are already getting feedback from CIC for online route. Kindly share your profile, so the knowledgeable ones here can advice you on what to do in your next application.

It shall end in praises in your next application.

Julivas:
He is just being true to his signature. Nice one bro. Keep it up.

Thank you Sir! Julivas

Thoyour:
I applied using Paper route, would I be able to submit my medicals online when it is being requested for? I had to travel to another Country to submit my application at the VAC center.

Your medical result will be sent directly from the recognized physician to CIC. Hence, you won't have access to it. When you're called for medicals, you're expected to take along with you the medical form sent to your MyCIC account and a medical exam fee.

Ps: If you have undergone an upfront medicals and you didn't include the E-medical slip during your paper application submission, you can simply scan it and send it via webform/email when CIC eventually request for it.

Austacus:
Frank, I just wanna say THANK YOU for your endless contribution to this thread.
Your humanity no be here.
I am not a church person, Buh I swear
God will continue to bless you and you too shall be celebrated.

Thank you very much bro. God bless you richly for your kind compliments about me and I also say a big AMEN to your prayers and best wishes. To the TRV hopefuls may God open every close doors in our lives and may our application find favour in the presence of the visa officer. Amen!

Rodeoz:
Sorry for the delay.

Try and reapply.

I pray it comes out stamped.
Amen.

I've not heard a word from them.
Each time I check vfs. (....being processed)

Waste no time again LINK YOUR PAPER APPLICATION ONLINE to get real updates on your application.

Coast2Coast:
Very impressive . May God bless you. You have been so so helpful. Thanks a lot. Thanks everyone.

Amen! God bless us all.

Coast2Coast:
Approval Alert !
I want to thank everyone in this forum. My wife’s SP and son’s TRV just got approved and PPR sent. She’s 40years! Never too late to study. She had BSC sociology (2002) over 16years study gap. Another Bachelor Degree in Public Health, Almighty UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE! Her first ever TRV. I started to follow this group on her behalf since June, but because of some technicalities( about the forms IMM) we opted for an agent.
I want to encourage everyone still waiting, Your miracle is on the way. This group helped us a lot and I will always look back. Thanks a lot. Timeline to follow anytime soon.

Congratulations to you and your family. Age has never pose to be an issue to a study visa to Canada as long as you can account for your study gaps and explain reasonably what you've been up-to till date. You have no qualms.

Attached is a screenshot from an applicant who is 51 years of age, going for a Post secondary diploma and got his study permit approved earlier this year. So it's very possible but chances are slim.

Congrats once again! I wish your family a safe trip to Canada.

OFFICIALAEL:
Good day all.

First I want to thank everyone that has been contributing to this forum. You all are well appreciated.

I just got my medical call up, after applying a second time for a student visa. I believe we will all get to the finish line with reasons to celebrate.

In my previous application, I ensured I ticked all the boxes required. I had one yr tuition paid, had the required amount in my dom acc, provided my sponsors supporting docs, bank statement etc. Wrote a good enough SOP and also provided land doc gifted to me as “home tie” but unfortunately I was denied based on home ties, travel history and purpose of visit. I didn’t request for my GCMS note, because I didn’t have the time.

In my follow up application the docs I changed were both my bank statement and that of my sponsor to reflect current balance and a new SOP.

In my SOP I highlighted the reasons why I was denied in my previous application and I addressed each accordingly. I think it’s very important to point out valid reasons why you are going for your program and what you intend to do afterwards. Also point out why it took this long to take a decision to study overseas, how you’ve been of assistance to your family here no matter how little and how you look forward to coming back home to do more for both your family and society.

I should also mention that I wrote to CIC during my wait period for update. You won’t blame me, it was over 3months that I had applied.

Lastly, I trusted God to have his way no matter the outcome.

I have booked my Medicals. Next will be looking up tickets ( the prices are scary, MUST I BOOK ROUND TRIP ? )

Best regards

Wow this is a great news! It's been a while I heard from you. I can remember when your previous application was denied and how you planned giving up on your Canadian dream for US study visa. You were encouraged by the house not to give up but to give it a trial the last time. I am happy to hear the whole struggle paid off at the end. Congratulations brother. To your question, you can book one way trip, but it appears that round trip are cheaper.

Congratulations OFFICIALAEL

blet:
Thanks. So by 4th November it would be invalid.

Exactly!

blet:
hello guys, please i applied for my statement of account 4th of october, i plan to apply for visa this week, should i apply for another statement of account or can i use the one of october 4th?

A bank statement is valid for a month. If it exceeds one month it's rendered invalid and I would suggest you get an updated one.

ghabrhiel10:
No evidence of travel history presented. The applicant completed a bachelor's degree in biochemistry in 2015 and has been working since April 2018. He now wants to start a three year program in chemical engineering techniques at the Mohawk College at an estimated cost of 26,284 Cad/year. The applicants letter of motivation is succinct and vague; it does not demonstrate the relevance of such studies at such a cost in Canada. Therefore for all the reasons mentioned above, I am not satisfied that the applicant is a bona-fide student who meets the requirements of the IRPA and who will leave Canada at the end of his/her authorized stay. Request rejected

ghabrhiel10,

First and foremost, I'll advice you go for a degree that is higher than your already completed degree/level of education. The visa officer doesn't see the reasonableness of undertaking such a diploma program in chemical engineering at a high expense whilst your previous studies was based on biochemistry. The letter of explanation you presented in your previous application appears indistinct and epigrammatic which doesn't portray the relevance of the program. In order to demonstrate that you're a bona-fide applicant and will return after studies, Your purpose of visit has to be solid in your SOP:

Firstly, you have to highlight your career progression up to now from what you have learned. Show them that you're well off at the moment with the current job and you're planning to step in to studies to move up the ladder.

Secondly, why do u want to study the specific program and how its going to help you to achieve your career aspirations. What would be the final outcome. What are the demand for that job and prospects in your home country. What are the additional qualifications or skills that you're going to obtain and how it will help you in future. What difference can you make upon your return to Nigeria and how will your international certificate be of cutting edge over your contemporaries.

Again, highlight why you have chosen Canada and the specific program and not Nigeria since there are similar available program (chemical engineering) here at a cheaper rate.

Lastly, present sufficient ties like properties, Investments, and shares under your name or family, that can compel your return back home after studies.

Once you can tackle the aforementioned points, travel history will be automatically waived for you!

Good luck!

ghabrhiel10:
You're correct sir frank, the last notes 1 and 2 towards the ending part of the gcms notes contains all info about my application which I already shared the screen shot that didn't appear clear, but the explanation for my refusal is not still included there

Don't just reapply that way. Endeavour to tackle the generic reasons that were raised by the visa officer on your refusal letter. Most especially Purpose of Visit and Home ties as these are the requirements which are put into consideration prior to the issuance of a study visa to Canada.

ghabrhiel10:
sir frank I was received a PDF from applygcms containing 47 pages of my profile and refusal ground without an explanation. Should I share the refusal ground page as the pages 1 and 2 contains only my profile

Page 1 and Page 2 contains sensitive information about you and shouldn't be shared on a public forum. The previous attachment you shared here was Note 3, 4, and 5 respectively. Check for Note 1 and 2 towards the ending part of the GCMS Notes there the information about your application lies.

ghabrhiel10:
The last two pages as it is, no explanation

Don't be confused yet! Please screenshot Note 1 and Note 2. Thank you!

ghabrhiel10:
Please good people i need your help, my gcms note just arrived and it's just stating the same generic reasons my denial letter stated too without any explanation. Please help cos I'm not understanding

This is not the factual reason for your refusal. Kindly scroll down to the last 2 pages of the PDF you will find the written note by the visa officer.

Hoping to see that from you soon.

nalizzzy:
even me am afraid bcus am using paper route

Pray for God's grace. Your application can still be approved.

Labims:
Good morning gurus, just an addendum to my earlier post. There has been transactions in her current account cos it's her salary account. However, there is currently no balance as her funds are in investments. How many months do you think she should build the funds in current account before printing statement to apply?

4 months bank statement is sufficient here. Additionally, If the funds in the investment account can be liquidated and will be readily available once she finally secures her TRV, you can also include it with her application, but endeavour to attach a reference letter from the bank attesting this to be true.

Senatorkolade:
Once they set their eyes on Nigerian applicants, they don't waste time in copying and paste refusal grounds. I think what heightens their suspicion about Nigerians is the alarming rate our people are frivolously seeking asylum in Canada. It got to a point when Canada had to warn USA of being too loose in giving visas to Nigeria because once those Nigerians enter USA with their visa, the next move is to head straight to Canadian border for asylum. Now USA has gone back to their old way of visa refusals to Nigerians

It's obvious that this must have also contributed to the high refusal rate of visa refusals for Nigerian applicants not just that, it's also known that during the winter session there is always an increase in refusals compared to fall, this I noticed from my experience last year. I am pretty sure that the processing will also increase in a short time soon. Last year, the processing times by this time was 22weeks.

It will continue to end in praises for us all.

Adegbideen:
These people are just frustrating, please what's the ground of the refusals?

1-) Travel History
2-) Family ties in Canada and country of residence
3-) Purpose of Visit
4-) Current Employment Situation
5-) Personal asset and financial status and
6-) Limited Employment prospects.

Majority of September applicants that applied through paper route are already getting response from CIC and majority of them are refusals.

Senatorkolade:
5 million?
Did you apply through agent? paper or online?

This should be paper route since he said he is heading to the VFS tomorrow to pick up his passport. After the system maintenance yesterday, the rate of refusals from paper route was too much to bear. I still wonder if this guy's goes through an applicant application entirety because all applications that were refused yesterday and today were all based on the same ground. It's very very sad


Ps: My recent findings for paper route in and outside of this thread is that if your application stays up to 6 weeks and above without a medical mail it's not a good sign. I also found out that many paper applications gets medical request within the space of 4-6 weeks. So with this you can easily predict the success of your application for paper application.

It shall end in praises.

MISFITrep:
wow! This is extremely painful! Money, time, effort and prayers. This entire process cost me about 5 million naira. Travelling all over south south nigeria to get original certificates and documents. It is well
I will go pick the passport tomorrow and close that chapter for good. After many weeks of waiting.
To all those still expectant, I wish you Goodluck

MISFITrep, sorry about the refusal, put yourself together okay it's never the end of the world. You can share your profile to the house, the list of documents you submitted, your level of education, your proposed program etc.. This would give us an insight on how best to advice you. The rate of refusals for paper route these days is becoming alarming, God help us all.

Henhy:
Thanks Frankrobbn1, The truth is he doesn’t bear the same surname with my mum, also we already paid part of the tuition...

Your sponsor (Uncle) mustn't bear the same surname with your mother because she (mother) is now married to your father and her previous name would be automatically changed to your father's name. Include the listed documents in my previous post and you will be fine.

Henhy:
Thank for the advice, The person sponsoring me is like an uncle to me, and the letter he provided stated that he is my uncle, also apart from my purpose of study, What do i do about the other reasons stated please ( Travel history, current employement, the state of my country's employement)??

Please help a sister!!!

Hi Henhy,

Sorry about the outcome of your application. I understand the feeling most especially when the application you so much trusted doesn't scale through at the end. Having gone through what Austacus said and his advices, which is a guided one. I strongly doubt if your school will change the acceptance letter for you, as there are many undergraduate schools in Canada that doesn't specify the student course of study. That being said, you can as well check YOUR REFUSAL GROUNDS to get the full details of your application so as to avoid constant repetitive points here.

Show proof of relationship with sponsor by including your bank statement showing proof of history and ongoing financial support from sponsor, your mother's marriage certificate, mother's attestation of birth and Uncle's international passport to evident that your mother once shared the same family name with your uncle before she got married to your dad. Uncle can do better by paying part/full of your tuition to show his financial commitment in sponsoring your studies.

Finally order your GCMS note to know the factual reasons behind your refusal.

All the best in your next application.

henricson:
Yes oh... I just picked it up now. You wouldn't believe that application was handled by Nairobi. I still can't believe that they approved my visa, this is just God's favor. The people are even so stingy with pgwp time. Infact visa started counting from October 11th day of approval and end Nov 30 next year. But I ma shine in canny, the time ain't a thing.
For September and October applicants, it appears that them Nairobi angels are handling your applications just pray for God's favor in the sight of the VO.

Frankrobbn, you're in my prayers.
I think I will send a cse to Lagos cause I am yet to get introduction letter .

Thanks for the feedback Bro! It's very clear to me now that Kenya are the ones handling some online applications starting from September and October. Never worry about the validity of your visa, the same God that assisted your application in the arms of the Kenya visa officers will surely help you with your PGWP when the time comes. Congratulations once again and thanks for providing clarity. God bless you richly.

Also use the below email to send a CSE to Kenya processing office concerning your correspondence letter:
nrobi-immigration@international.gc.ca

All the best Bro.

henricson:
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Hi henricson,

I learnt that your submitted passport is ready for pickup. Please when you get your stamped visa passport, don't forget to update the house so as to know which of the visa office that approved your application since you applied in September (Online route). Thanks as you do so. Remain blessed Bro.

wealth360:
I still wonder why people so called experience gurus here will still be advicing others not to apply for GCMS note. From experience applying for GCMS note really make sense, it's just 30days to know what exactly went wrong and to know the mind of the VO. It is encouraging from my perspective. GCMS note is not generic. It helps alot. Good job everyone. @ Frankrobben, brother I wish you the best and other hopeful applicants. Mapleland awaits you guys

My boss himself wealth360... Welcome welcome! Thank you bro. I am hoping for a positive outcome soonest by the grace of God. How is maple land treating you? Hope good? Stay safe brother!