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Success2019:
Please guys help me with these answer
When date the cic forms , should it be the same date of submission?

It should be dated with the same month of application submission.

Success2019:
Guys please I have a question
In imm1294 form in section of employment details and previous activity
I am confused I am only 19 with no employment history and I can't validate the form without answering it
Pls what should I put there?

You don't have to be gainfully employed. Simply, fill in the details of your secondary and primary school education there and use your school as the employer while the job position will be named as student

realshifu:
Applied online July 26th (MSc)
Biometrics call next day. Done on July 31st.
Medical call Aug 8. Done the next day.
Medical passed and Approval and Passport request Aug 16th.

Your application was pretty fast. Congratulations!

galala123:
I believe there are exceptions to the rule. For example, if your program of study is 2 years, and your passport validity is 1.5 years, you cannot ordinarily renew your passport unless it is remaining 6 months or less to expire. Under such circumstances, I think I have heard that they may give you 1.5 years visa per the validity of your passport. If your passport validity is less than 6 months, the rule as stated by you may be applied since you can renew your passport and save everyone stress in the near future.

For USA visit visa, the visa validity can go beyond the passport validity. Upon expiry, you can travel with the old expired passport with valid visa as well as the renewed passport.

Valid!

Damsyangel23:
have sent them mails several times with the subject URGENT keep receiving automatic response

Sorry to hear this, please continue bugging them with mails until you get a response from them.

Damsyangel23:
Online application
April 17
Biometrics April 23
Request for new biometric July 10
New biometric 18 July
Eligibility review started August
Still waiting on God of possibilities to do the impossible

This is way too much, your Application has overstayed the processing time without a medical request. Please try sending them a CSE Asap!

COPR:
The validity of his passport determines the length of his visa. Let me rephrase, if his passport has one month validity, CIC will issue one month visa for him.

And when he applies for renewal at NIS, he will be issued a new passport and NIS will render the old one invalid.

Do you get the point now? The decision is his to make.

I am very much aware of all this and I wouldn't like to go into any further debate. As you said, the decision is dependent upon the applicant.

Chievoo:
The applicant should apply for passport renewal before submitting to CIC it should be noted that the visa will be issued in line with the submitted passport validity period, the applicant should read through the passport request letter from CIC where passport status is clearly stated. There are many places he can get the passport renewal done same day that will not affect the deadline with CIC.

The reason why I said the applicant should wait is because of the deadline stated by CIC on his passport request letter. Since you confirmed that there is an office in Abuja that can renew this passport within a day or two. The applicant should go ahead and renew it. Personally, I prefer getting my stamped passport first before renewing my passport.

COPR:
If you submit your passport for renewal, NIS will issue a new one and cancel the old one thereby rendering it invalid.

I would advise him to renew his passport if it has less than 6 months validity.

There are some NIS offices you can apply and get it the same day or next day.

The applicant is asking if he can renew his passport before submitting to CIC for visa stamping and not the other way round. Therefore, the answer should be NO, when he has finally received his stampped Canadian visa passport he can then apply for a renewal.

Henkubert:
Good morning

Please I need your advice. I applied online May 19 I got a medical request on the 21st of August , did my medical on the 23rd of August ,passed on the 27th August and ever since then I have not hear from the CIC on my final Approval

At this point, I don't think there is anything anyone here can do concerning your ongoing application. When is your resumption date? You may want to defer your admission to winter as most schools in Canada has already resumed for the fall. Also, try sending a CSE to the processing visa office.

Doyenrey:
Approval!!!

After I deferred my admission to Sept. 2019 though.


Thank God oo!!!


What should I do now I'm confused


Mehn! God is great. Sent up to 15 CSEs to correct the errors in my application.


Can I renew my passport before submitting?

No! Don't renew your passport before submitting. When you've finally received your stamped visa passport, you can then renew it. Make sure while travelling to Canada you take along with you the expired/old passport and the new/renewed one. At POE you will be asked to present the expired travel document containing the valid Canadian visa together with the new/renewed travel document lacking a Canadian visa. The immigration officer at POE will issue you a study permit on your new acquired passport.

Congratulations on your achievement.

goingforward:
Nairalanders!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i am shaking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ekwueme, Ekwueme, Ekwueme has done it..................................................


Whilst i was typing this..............
i just got 3 emails.

Original passport request for me and my kids!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ekueme has done it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OMG OMG OMG

still shaking

pardon my typing anyhow.....

That's how i feellll


Goingforward

He is truly a living God and will never fail those who put their trust and hope in him. Congratulations goingforward, I am happy your application finally scaled through. We pray and hope for more approvals this week.

Goldenegg:
Good morning elders and colleagues in the house.

Please what advice would you give someone in Canada on visiting visa but has already applied for study permit from Nigeria since June online.

The permit is still not out but the person is still in Canada, though vacation is over. Should the person return to Nigeria or stay in Canada to wait for final decision. Please advise. Thank you all.

Please kindly instruct the person to return home. Staying back in Canada when the vacation/visiting visa has already elapsed will endanger the applicant ongoing study visa application.

emeify:
Thanks Frank.
Am doing awesome and believe it or not, its 23 degrees out here today.....lovely. Thanks for asking and thanks again for ue help with my application.

I was told in school that all university work does not count so i really wantef to clarify. Moreover our hours fot TA are not really specified like that....anyway I'll figure it out i guess

All d best with u

Oh! Good to hear you're doing wonderfully well over there and the weather its quite favourable to you. As regards the TA, the info you passed across is very impactful and will be of an additional knowledge to me. Thank you Ma and enjoy your stay in Canada.

thompson1510:
Hello Guys, which of the documents do I need to notarize please? I am trying to apply for my study permit too...

Documents that needs to be notarized are documents that does not bear an official signature or stamp on them. Hence, if your documents have this, you don't have to notarized them. Countless applicants gets approved without notarising any of their documents.

litterbug:
Good morning everybody, pls I need your candid advice. My school has cancelled my admission since I couldn't meet up with their resumption and the 2weeks grace given has elapsed. I was told to reapply for fall 2019 as they don't have any winter session. I have started looking for schools for winter session but what happens if cic request for a new admission letter? I'm really confused pls brothers and sisters I need your advice. One thing is I can't want for fall next year. But how do I go with it and also what do I do as pa cic since my app is still on background check.

litterbug,

You have no choice, but to reapply to your school and have your acceptance letter (fall 2019) handy. You can't present a different DLI offer letter from the one you submitted with your application for CIC to approve your visa. Time flies, before you know it, we are already close to fall next year.

Edited: Since you can't wait for fall next year, reapply to your school for the fall 2019, and at the same time apply to another DLI for winter term. Once CIC requests for an updated LOA from you, send the fall 2019 to them. Then, when you've gotten your stamped visa passport, simply go to your MyCiC account and change the DLI so you can travel for the winter term 2019.

MISFITrep:
PGDs are very hard to come by in Canada o, please give examples of schools that do PGD in engineering and science fields in English speaking Canada

Have you checked Conestoga College, Red river college, and centennial College?

Awuuga:
Thank you so much.
I showed home ties by stating I have landed properties to inherit, birth certificate of mother and siblings and also a membership to professional bodies like NSE & OSP. These can fly right?

Your ties looks good! You can do better than the above by convincing the visa officer about your career prospects and plans after studies. How your proposed program will be of paramount benefit to you in future and to your nation as whole... What difference can you make upon your return to Nigeria?, how will your international certificate be of cutting edge over your contemporaries back home?, What is your short term and long term after study plan? All these can also stand as part of your unwavering commitments back home.

Ayoola222:
Thank you for this. Could you assist with the requirements to study Nursing or Pharmacy in Canada and links to institutions with low tuition?

Check Brandon University Manitoba their tuition are relatively lower when compared to other institutions in Canada and they offer Nursing program.

Awuuga:
Thanks for your response, Frank. She has five dependents including myself, is that still sufficient?

Are these number of persons (5) still under her care? If there are some that are already married or working in their respective offices, then her financial resources is sufficient. Moreover, the era of insufficient funds for CIC has passed, you're left with a big task to convince the visa officer beyond reasonable doubt that your intent of travelling to Canada is strictly for studies and would leave after your authorized stay by providing sufficient ties back home.

emeify:
Do TA positions which are part of university funding also form part of the 20 hours work for international students? Pls clarify.

Yes! I think RA/TA category are also countable to 20 hours per week for international students regardless of their funding. That reminds me, How have you been doing over there Ma? It's been a while.

Awuuga:
Good morning everyone,

I have followed this thread for a long time and it has helped me prepare for my application. Special shoutout to @frankrobbn1 oga Jeremy, Kyle from Ghana and everyone else who has helped the newbies one way or the other. My hope is that at some point we'll tell our victory story.

Now to the issue at hand, the documents for my application are almost ready, i wanted to run my sponsor's financial position by the house.
My sponsor is my mum, she has paid half of my tuition fees (CAD 14,000), she has also paid in my living expenses for one year CAD 10,000 into my account. The closing balance in her company account which she is a primary signatory to ( its a family company) is 10 million naira, she also has about 8,000 US dollars in her dom account, landed properties evaluated at about 60 million naira and evidence showing a contact source of income.

My questions are
1) Is the financial profile above strong enough? 2) Is it absolutely necessary for her to pay the CAD 10,000 for a year's living expenses into my account?

I'd really appreciate your various answers.

Best regards.

Awuuga,

1-)Your mother's financial establishment is sufficient only if she doesn't have much dependents to cater for. Please make sure she gets a reference letter from the bank stating that she's the sole signatory to this company account.

2-) I don't think it's important for her to transfer money to your personal account, reasons because she is your biological mother and it's generally known by the Visa officers that parents can't leave their children stranded in a foreign country. Transferring of funds is a good option when you're making use of third party sponsorship, those who are not close relative (uncle, aunt, company or employer) to evidence funds accessibility to the applicant. Hence, your mom already paid first term tuition is adequate to proof her financial commitment. It's left for you, If you want her to effect the transfer... Fine!, but it's not compulsory. Even if she wants to, let it be in a dorm account to show that funds are already in convertible currency and can be easily exported to Canada when your TRV is approved.

All the best!

makano:
We following ur footsteps guru Frank

I humble myself boss! I also learn from you guys in one way or the other.

mightyokwy:
My application was rejected last week and searching for guide line for my LOE because I will like to reapply again by end of this month. Thanks

mightyokwy,
The content of an LOE can begin this way...

The Visa Officer,
Deputy High Commission of Canada,
4 Anifowoshe street,
Victoria Island,
Lagos, Nigeria.

Sir/Madam,

Sub: Re-application for Study Permit

Mightyokwy. 2 years Masters in Computer Science University of British Columbia.

I applied for a Study Permit for Canada on the 15th of July, 2018 for my masters Programme in computer sciences at the University of British Columbia for the fall term 2018 and got refused on the 24th of August, 2018 the second time.

The Study Permit refusal was based on the following reasons;

• PURPOSE OF VISIT
• CURRENT EMPLOYMENT SITUATION
• LIMITED EMPLOYMENT PROPECTS
• FINANCIAL STATUS/ ASSETS

I also ordered my GCMS notes and have gone through the detailed rejection reasons. I wish to offer the following clarifications with a request to kindly reconsider my application and grant me the Study Permit.

GCMS NOTES;

COPY AND PASTE YOUR GCMS NOTE HERE:

The ground for rejection of my Visa application and clarification are mentioned here under;

1-) PURPOSE OF VISIT - Discuss about the lucrativeness and reasonableness of undertaking your proposed program in Canada at a high expense when there are similar available program here in Nigeria. Show strong correlation between your previous studies, current employment status with your proposed program. Also provide documentations to evident your claims.

2-) FAMILY TIES IN COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE - In as much as we know that the visa officers are not custodians of knowledge, you need to provide sufficient ties that can compel your return back home like : Landed properties, business assets, investments, shares certificates etc. Go further by listing out the obligations you've here in Nigeria which you can't abandon for a foreign education. While doing this, provide documentations to support your claims.

3-) CURRENT EMPLOYMENT SITUATION - Talk more on the experience you have gained so far in your current employment and how it's translated to your intended program. Mention your duties at your place of work that have triggered your passion to further your studies abroad. Tender documents like employment letters, introductory letter, payslips slips, etc... in support of your employment status.

4-) Furthermore, pick out some points raised by the Visa officer from the GCMS notes, discuss about them and provide brief explanation.

I would be grateful if you reconsider my application and permit me to study Masters in Computer Sciences at the University of British Columbia.

Thank you for your time and reconsideration.

Your's Faithfully,

Mightyokwy

I hope this gives you an insight of what you seek. All the best!

olaxmatic07:
Pls I need advice on my career path, I'm planning to sell my landed property, car and other accessories to pursue a bsc in Canada (and in civil Engr) Wanna further my education. So I'd like to know if living over there after school is advisable and wanna know how to foot other bills after and tuition fees after paying for the first semester from here. Pls help out

olaxmatic07,

The properties which you intend selling, will the funds be sufficient to cater for your first year tuition and living expenses in Canada? As a Canada study visa candidate, you're meant to show proof of financial sufficiency for your first year of studies in Canada without working and no recourse to public funds. By doing so, the consular officer will also check the source of income and the possiblity of funding for future years of study in Canada. At this juncture, you will need a guarantor that will stand to provide strong financial backing for your proposed 5- years program(Bsc Civil Engineering) in Canada.

As an International Student, you're entitled to work 20hours per week during school hours and 40hours during school breaks mainly towards the spring/summer. Working and paying for your tuition, as well as your living expenses while in Canada as an international student is very difficult. I would rather say it's impossible, considering that you're heading for a lucrative undergraduate course in civil engineering. You will always need continued financial support from your guarantor at least to for your tuition, while you handle the rest of the expenditures yourself like.. Housing, feeding, transportation and taxes etc.. Be guided properly that getting a job as new timer (fresher) is also very difficult, in as much as most employers in Canada require employees with Canadian working experience. Many students stay up to 6-12months prior to securing a job in Canada. Therefore, don't have the mindset that once you arrive Canada, you can get a job straight up and commence work immediately.

Now to the aspect of staying back after studies. After successful completion of your degree program in Canada, you will be eligible for the pgwp program (post graduate work permit), this allows you to stay back and work legally without restrictions as a foreign graduate in Canada, while making plans for your permanent residence.

All the best!

mightyokwy:
@frankrobn1 oga boss abeg do something for your boy. . Your boy dey ground.

mightyokwy, I am available here Sir! May I know what this could be?

ANaledi:
@frankrobbn1 can you help out please?

Sorry for my late response. How may I be of help Sir/Ma?

Tnablack:
@Frankrobbn1

Yeeeeeeees!

Guess who is back!

Good to hear from you bros.

Thank you Sister! You've been doing a great job here. More power to your elbow

Tnablack:
@Frankribbn1 please be back too already. We have missed your contributions. The threads been dry. You guys made me active here after being a silent reader for so long and your contributions made me keep coming back even if they weren't for me but I knew I could need them someday to help others.
Please can you atleast say an hello! God bless you bro!
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Hello Tnablack!

Thank you so much for checking up on me.

First and foremost, I strongly apologize for my absence from the thread. It wasn't intentional and I can't help it. I have been so so busy that I don't usually have time to check on you guys. I'll try my possible best to always come around and contribute my quota to the growth of this reputable thread. Secondly, I want to use this medium to appreciate galala123, Makano, Lagos2canna, and joe10 to mention a few, for your immense contributions and wonderful advices you guys have been rendering here during my absence. Furthermore, If you know you PMed me outside this window and I haven't responded to your mails and queries, be rest assured I'll do that first thing tomorrow morning. Lastly, I wish everyone success in their various applications and to the delayed, it's never the end of the world, pick your files, re-strategies and refire.

It shall end in praises for us all!

yungreezy:
Hello guys..
Any chances for a second application to be approved. How does one tackle multiple reasons of refusal. Profile is a BSc in physiology 3rd class, a Pgd in Nigeria and applied for a Pgd in Occupational health. Working as well. @frank and others pls comment. Gcms notes being ordered for already

yungreezy,

Sorry for the outcome of your application. In order not to derail the thread. Kindly check your REFUSAL GROUNDS HERE while waiting for your gcms note.

uyplus:
God bless you richly! I found a brother in you within a short time of meeting you. You have such a large heart and God in his infinite goodness will bless you richly! You really helped me a great deal! The advices you gave were amazing man! @jnyuwa keep fooling around. You claim to have lived in the US for 18 years yet you are here claiming to pursue student visa. I won't join words with you cause I have read through most of your comments and they tell alot about you!

Thank you very much for your kind words about me and I say a big AMEN to your prayers. You've also been a good friend and a brother to me. I wish you the very best in life and I also wish you a safe trip to Canada my brother!

Lagos2canna:
Frankrobbn1 the man with a large heart, I greet you.

My humble greetings goes to you my full-fledged Boss! How far now brotherly and I hope you're making progress? Stay blessed!