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TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by Frankrobbn1:
lonelydude:
Hello friends.

Pls i am about to write my SOP and would like to solicit your advice on the following:

I graduated with BEng chemical engineering almost 13years ago.

Got MSc Petroleum Engineering 3 years later.

Worked as a Chemical Engineer in a gas plant for one year.

Thereafter joined another company as a Project Engineer managing procurement of oil & gas field equipment (although my employment letter carried Process Engineer as my job title) and worked there for 4 years until I joined another company as a Project Manager.

I have been in my present company for about 7months now as a Project Manager.The projects I manage are Mechanical engineering projects.

I recently got an admission to study MEng Chemical Engineering in one of the top ten Canadian university.

MY CONCERNS:
Now I have read about applicants being rejected due to wrong career progression.

My question is:
1. Would the VO see my applying for MEng as a problem since I already have an MSc in another Engineering course?

I really intend to get this Study Permit at first attempt.

Thanks in advance for your response.
andre99:
Boss you have a nice profile. Why don't you go for a PhD that comes with funding, but if you still insist on going for a Masters degree, you shouldn't mention you have a Masters already. Just show your previous and present work experience to cover the gap since you finished your 1st degree.
Advice from andre99 is a good one!

@ lonelydude, I have seen applicants that have a masters degree and are going for a second masters degree in Canada and were approved of their visas, you can as well do same. But, your reasons for opting out for a second masters degree at this point in time instead of a Phd, must be justifiable.

Lastly, With your level of education and working experiences you stand a better chance if you go through Express entry. Being a permanent resident of Canada, you're entitled to many goodies. To mention a few, your tuition will be rated same as a citizen of Canada, you don't have to pay exorbitant international students fee, you can also relocate your family(wife and kids) to Canada without restrictions.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by Frankrobbn1: 7:51am On Jun 10, 2018
geotherm:
I am helping a friend with his study permit application. He is going for a masters program self-funded. His maternal Uncle will sponsor him. Documents provided by his uncle so far in addition to his mum's birth certificate are; Letter of sponsorship, affidavit of relationship, SOA personal, and company registration. Please what more prove does he need to make this application successful? His own statement account and N3.5m T-Bill are included in the application, he also have study leave letter from his workplace and Deed of Gift for landed property.
geotherm,

Include the uncle identification Card (Int'l passport bio data page). Presenting a study leave letters for a 2 year and above program does not appear realistic. You can show ties to your home country through your career prospects, family property, family business etc..
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by Frankrobbn1: 7:46am On Jun 10, 2018
geotherm:
Another question even though my first one was not answered (See below). I am submitting an online application for a friend, their is no place holder for Police clearance certificate, how do I attach it?
Merge the police clearance certificate with your personal documents and upload them in the client information space!
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by Frankrobbn1: 11:27pm On Jun 08, 2018
Lemia:
Hello everybody!

Sum jus happen right now! grin

My Study Permit Application was just approved!!!!

Cheers!
Congratulations Lemia!
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by Frankrobbn1: 11:18pm On Jun 08, 2018
Mrsecman:
Frankrobbn1, HiSignature, BodMillz,

Oh well, you were so right. Just received the medical exam email. Thanks Y'll
Wow! This is great. Glad to see it worked for you also. Congrats!
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by Frankrobbn1: 10:48pm On Jun 08, 2018
HerMoney:
Thanks a lot Frank. Waiting for the notes. I'll keep you posted ...
But pls one more question... I sent a signed consent letter to the person helping me apply. But afterwards, I saw a form online, is there a form one needs to fill for this process?
Thanks and God bless
HerMoney,

You don't need any other form. The signed consent form you sent to the person assisting you is only form that is required for this process.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by Frankrobbn1: 10:39pm On Jun 08, 2018
Titaniium:

I respect you guys' awareness on this forum. The medical request just dropped one hour ago.
Happy to hear it also worked for you! Congratulations in advance!
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by Frankrobbn1: 9:21pm On Jun 07, 2018
HiSignature:
I understand you both but I have seen a brother -in-law (husband to another sister) stand in as sponsor with the applicants brother and it worked. In the person's case, the brother in law had the bulk of the money in investment.
If such a person has been partly involved in his life before and can be proved....he can try it.
Some people have gotten approved with cases not that convincing.
Truth of the matter still remains that there is no blue print for this process.
God's favour above all.
You've a point here HiSignature, yes there are no blue print when it comes to visa process. But there are certain factors one needs to put into consideration before applying for Canada study visa. I dish out my advices based on experience and what I have seen on several GCMS notes, using a brother-in-law as the main sponsor to an applicant is not always feasible. If an applicant must make use of such sponsor a strong proof of relationship must suffice like proof of history or ongoing financial support from the brother-in-law coupled with a very convincing letter of sponsorship and strong financial backing (commitment).
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by Frankrobbn1:
HerMoney:
Thanks a million Frank. You are prolly right. I had read about their issues with career progression but didnt want to let fear of that stop me from going for what I have always wanted to do. Plus I took enough time to explain all that in my SOP. I did submit employment docs, Work ID and payslips from my employers. I have ordered the notes and waiting to see like you said. School resumes Sep 4. And I have heard it takes 30 days to get the notes. My main concern now is what would be the point of reapplying if I can't prove I am a bona fide student due to my academic history and intended course of study? I don't want to do anything legal so I really don't know how to tackle that in such a short space of time. What are your thoughts?
HerMoney,

Applying for a study visa to Canada with a proposed program that is not related to your current employment or previous studies is usually difficult but not impossible because there are no traces of academic/career progression. To support your claims, go for a program you have relavant experience in.

Or Better still, table a rational letter of explanation detailing your reasons for a change in career path and how you intend to excel in your new academic pursuit, how it might be of paramount benefit to you and your home country.

Lastly, don't be in a haste to reapply if you haven't secured your gcms notes and address the concerns of the visa officer regarding your previous refused application.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by Frankrobbn1: 8:44pm On Jun 07, 2018
ayoadefantastic:
In addition to someone's suggestion above, I also think that if you must use this person you do not neccessarily have to use the description you used above. I would just say "Brother in-law". In that way its not clear if its your sisters husband or his brother. I hope that doesnt mean misrepresentation hopefully someone on the forum would suggest if that is ok
ayoadefantastic,

Nice tips from you! Even as that, using a Brother-in-law is also unfeasible here! Because, the Visa officer will question his sponsorship, why should a brother-in-law leave all his direct relations, immediate family members, dependants and now spending so much for an inlaw (applicant) to school abroad in a country like Canada where education is so demanding, the high tuition and living expenses. What has this applicant (inlaw) done to deserve such preferential treatments from a brother-in-law. What the brother-in-law stands to gain as a result of this sponsorship should be addressed in the letter of sponsorship.

I have read so many GCMS Notes where a Visa officer is not satisfied with a brother-in-law sponsoring an applicant to Canada.

I advise the applicant should go for a direct relative rather than a brother-in-law.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by Frankrobbn1: 8:22pm On Jun 07, 2018
olufiz89:
hey guyz, pls iam new to the forum and i need some very urgent help. my sponsor is an extended family member precisely my sister's husband's brother. pls do anyone have a sponsorship letter template i could use explaining this kind of relationship or something similar. i need your help pls.
olufiz89,

Using the bolded (your sisters husband brother) as a sponsor to your visa application will be unrealistic to the visa officer. If you must make use of the above individual as a sponsor, the financial commitment from him must be very very strong (i.e Paying full tuition and transferring funds in a dorm account) and the reasons for sponsorship must appear very convincing too. But, you stand a chance if you use a direct relative... Father, mother, brother, sister, uncle or aunt as your sponsor rather than the above person.

Kind Regards!
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by Frankrobbn1:
Prudento:
"Sometimes"... So CIC has no Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)...
Yeah! I have seen an applicant who was called for medicals with such update on her CIC account! There are no set out standards to which CIC follows prior an applicant will be called for medicals. Sometimes it comes this way. Both applicants should be hopeful, it's a good sign.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by Frankrobbn1: 8:02pm On Jun 07, 2018
Titaniium:
I'm in exactly the same situation. I don't know if this a good sign.
It's a good sign. Be hopeful your medical request is coming shortly!
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by Frankrobbn1: 8:00pm On Jun 07, 2018
Mrsecman:
Hello Seniors,

I just checked my CIC account again today, and saw that "They're reviewing the results of my medical exam"
Please note, I didn't do any upfront medical. I only uploaded medical request form.


Basically, eligibility, medical and background check now under review.

Is this normal?

Find attached picture to understand me better.

Thanks in anticipation.
You will be called for medicals soon! The good news is on its way. Sometimes medical request comes this way. Relax!
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by Frankrobbn1: 7:38pm On Jun 07, 2018
Hrhchris:
Passport collected with TRV issued in Nairobi Kenya. God will do it for you all.
Christo I celebrate with you my brother! Congratulations!!!
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by Frankrobbn1: 7:43am On Jun 07, 2018
alftdbts:
Please what is the total cost for online study visa application with a Zenith/First bank debit card as advised. And does uploading of all documents comes first before payment. Pls kindly advise if upfront medicals is advisible
alftdbts,

First bank master card will work perfectly, the total cost is between the sum of 66270-68000. Yes uploading documents comes first before completing payment. Upfront medicals is not compulsory, most applicants go for this due to the time factor, because it speeds up visa application processing.

All the best!
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by Frankrobbn1: 7:38am On Jun 07, 2018
chisiudeh:
Please house i submitted my application last night but i am yet to get any mail for biometrics. Is this normal?
It's normal! Chill and Relax! Your biometrics letter is on its way.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by Frankrobbn1: 7:35am On Jun 07, 2018
leonard20147:
Hello house, please I need some advice from the gurus here, please and please it’s very urgent ni! I graduated 2014 Public administration, after my youth service I started working as a graphic designer, I have been into graphics for four years,.. now I wanna apply for PGD (winter) no public admin, can I go for graphics design for my PGD? Is it gonno be a problem? please I need an urgent response
leonard20147,

Going for graphics design as your proposed program shows a career progression for you. You have no problem whatsoever. When applying for your visa, endeavor to include all documents to evident your current employment situation.

All the best!
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by Frankrobbn1:
MrsDaniels:
@frankrobbn Thanks alot dear you made it easier, i saw statutory Declaration of common law union form in both mine and that of my hubbys SOwp page too do i need to fill it? And there is a place it mentioned it to be signed by a notary person do i need to do all of that?
I dont need to do medical test as have been here for more than a year. Please what documents would you suggest i submit and also for SOP can you give a clue?? And lastly would my hubby need to write SOP too as he is my dependant and not primary applicant. Thanks alot darl. Will be expecting your response.
Hello Madam,

Glad to hear you find the previous piece useful.
In my understanding you need to fill up the statutory declaration of common law union only if your common law partner is your co signer. Meaning, you've to fill the form while your hubby is the co-signer.

Yes! It was clearly stated on the form, that you will either need a notary public, commissioner of oaths or commissioner of taking affidavit. In this case, you will need one to administer the declaration.

To mention a few, OTHER DOCUMENTS CAN BE:
Your Acceptance letter
Spouse's passport bio data page
Spouse's passport visa stamped pages
Your passport bio data page
Marriage certificate
Your birth certificate
You and your spouse educational certificate(degree)
You and your spouse bank statements for the past 4 months.
Property evaluation (if any)
Wedding photos
Your employment verification letter if you working.
Your pay stubs for the past 4 months
Promotion letters(if any)
Your travel history (Stamped visa pages).
Your birth certificate.


Below are some of the clues found on a traditional Canada study permit SOP: Each paragraph must have a central idea and a different point.

Paragraph 1-) Academic and career profile should be discussed briefly.
Paragraph 2-) Why you choose the program of choice. 
Paragraph 3-) The school of choice. 
Paragraph 4-) Why you choose Canada and not Nigeria considering the high cost and difficulty of undertaking a foreign education.
Paragraph 5-) Financial provisions.
Paragraph 6-) Family ties in country of residence, what can compel your return home after studies.
Paragraph 7-) Career goals: What you intend to achieve at the end of the program in Canada, how it will enhance your career prospects back home and how it will be of paramount benefit to you in the future and to your home country.

Accompanying dependant (Spouse) doesn't need to tender an SOP as he is not the principal applicant.

Lastly, kindly extend your queries to the SOWP thread using the link below, as that's the ideal place to get answers to your questions not here. Presently, this forum is strictly for matters relating to Canada study visa.

SPOUSAL OPEN WORK PERMIT THREAD

All the best!
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by Frankrobbn1: 11:29pm On Jun 06, 2018
olugere:
@ frankrobbn, you have made me happy God will made you happy and you sing a sweet song concerning you're TRV.

But kindly finish this.

••••••••••Do I need to fill any applications form for 3years old and 1 year children who is accompany gme to Canada.

I want to applyy for study permit for mysel••••••••••
olugere,

I'm honoured to get such prayers and best wishes from you! I sincerely appreciate and I say AMEN to that!

For your accompanying Kids, you will be expected to fill a separate TRV form for each of them as newly stated by CIC. When filling the family form be sure you click on Accompanying me to Canada for each of them
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by Frankrobbn1:
HerMoney:
Thank you Frankrobbn1.

Law graduate with 2nd Class Lower. Currently employed in a Legal position.
Applied for a Professional Communications PGC at Centennial College. Earlier applied for Masters at Ryerson but did not get admission.
I have brief experience in Communications from an internship so I'm changing career from Law to Media and Communications.
Was refused based on Travel History, Purpose of Visit, Personal Assets and Financial Status.
Submitted all necessary forms, Parents' Land docs and wrote an SOP explaining my academic and professional history and my interest and experience in communications. Did not submit my bank statement coz my salary is paid in cash. I feel like sometimes, they focus on what you don't have rather than what you do have.
HerMoney,

Well, including a salary bank statement with your application adds more credibility, but I don't think you being unable to include one with your application was what lead to your visa refusal. An employment letter, introductory letter, 3-4 payslips and work ID can evidence your current employment situation.
Back to business, while looking closely from your profile, it happens that you have few/little experience in your intended program, which could further buttress your intent/purpose to be solely for studies to the visa officer and also considering that you're currently working in a legal position, which is not reasonable in control to your proposed course and having studied Law in your previous studies shows no logical progression between your current employment, previous studies and your intended program.

The short and long story is that, you quickly order for your GCMS Note's then we could know the factual reasons behind your refusal and then pick it up from there.

It shall end in praises next time!
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by Frankrobbn1:
olugere:
1. Am I submitting any original certificate or photocopy been certified.

2. Where can I certify my document in Lagos

3. What documents do I need to certify

4. How much is carrying documents in Lagos
olugere,

I want to drop into conclusion that you're a paper route applicant..

1-) You're expected to submit originals of bank statement. Letters addressed to the embassy should be originals and all other supporting documents are meant to be photocopies. You don't necessarily need to notarize your documents before submission.

2-) You can certify/notarize your documents in a notary public office at Alagbon Passport Office Lagos, Alausa Passport Office, Ikeja high court of law etc...

3-) Documents that needs to be notarized are documents that does not bear an official signature or stamp on them. If your documents has an official stamp and sign, then there is no need notarising them.

4-) To notarize a document, you will need to take along with you the original copy to a notary public office, of which it will cost you between the sum of N500-700 per copy, depending on your bargaining skills.


All the best!
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by Frankrobbn1:
olugere:
Plz who can assist with sample letter for this

- emplment letter showing
Position, hours of work, state of full time, years with company

- sponship letter from employer showing that I will come after my study.

Plz I need sample, just delete ur name, I will study it to write my own

Olugere@gmail.com
SAMPLE EMPLOYMENT OFFER

TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by Frankrobbn1: 10:35am On Jun 06, 2018
SPOILT9JAOLOSHO:
Thanks for your response, but what if the person has crossed over and intend doing so any consequences?
No consequences if you're already in Canada.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by Frankrobbn1: 2:03am On Jun 06, 2018
SPOILT9JAOLOSHO:
Hi Guys,
Please I need your candid opinion on this, can someone who read say Banking and Finance land here and switch to do say> law, justice or political sc. course in a college is this acceptable by CIC and not seen as a total career deviation with consequences if any? Your sincere view is required.
Thanks
SPOILT9JAOLOSHO,

Your chances of getting a TRV approval is extremely slim but not impossible as your intended program is far not reasonable in control with your previous studies/current employment history. If you persist going with such profile, then be ready to present a justifiable reasons (a rational letter of explanation) pointing out reasons to why you're deviating from your previous discipline to something you do not have any relavant experience in. How do you plan to succeed in this program being a first timer with no experience, what intrigued you so much to pursue this program in Canada and your career goals back home etc...

All the best!
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by Frankrobbn1:
MrsDaniels:
Hello @Justwise Longest time Dear, its me Mrsdaniels please need a very big help &clarification over Canadian Study permit and Sowp. Please I & my hubby want to apply in the Uk for Study permit and spouse open work permit at once because I and my hubby been residing here for 2years now and then got admission for a Fashion Marketing course of 1year which is inclusive of a Co-op program to be done. Please @justwise @frank1 and others what forms are to be submitted and where can i get the correct forms downloaded from please. As have tried but it kept taking me to the page on CIC for one who wants to apply in Canada and not outside Canada. And please what are the documents needed for my hubby to submit alongside mine ? And do we need to do the medical test too? Please can you reply asap. Thanks.
MrsDaniels:
Please am still awaiting response regarding my question guys. Thanks. @frankrobbn1 @justwise et all.
Hello Madam,

Oh! Sorry to hear you went all this stress but to no avail. Kindly follow the below guidelines/steps stated by me and I am sure you will get it right this time.

1-) Apply online and acquire the correct forms using this link:

HOW TO APPLY FOR SPOUSAL OPEN WORK PERMIT FROM UNITED KINGDOM

2-) Complete the PDF Application Form IMM1295E

SPOUSAL WORK PERMIT FORM MADE OUTSIDE CANADA

3-) Save it to your desktop, and upload it to your application (the electronic signature is not needed).

No job offer is necessary when applying for a spousal work permit. You can indicate "not applicable" in fields requesting this information.
No Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is necessary for the above work permits; you can leave this section blank.

4-) Upload required documents
Upload your saved IMM1295E form to your application

5-) When asked to upload your passport, be sure to include ALL stamped/marked pages of your passport. These should all be scanned into 1 document.

6-) If you were required to do a medical exam as part of your work permit application, upload proof of this (i.e. a receipt and E-medical slip) in the additional documents section. If not, there is no need for medicals.

7-) Last but not the least, Pay the required fees:
Spousal work permit = $155 + $100 = $255.

Please don't hesitate to let me know if this information is not sufficient or not related to what you seek.

All the best!
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by Frankrobbn1: 12:37am On Jun 06, 2018
Martswoll:
I owe y’all my timeline

Even PGD applicants can get TRV , just make sure there are some prerequisites from your previous degree and make a mature sop .
The only man that was panicking on this great forum disturbing the peace of Everyone. Finally his TRV has arrived. A huge congrats to you once again!

You've created a name for yourself # DE TRAVEL HISTORY GUY! . I hope you will be around to contribute to this great forum.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by Frankrobbn1: 12:25am On Jun 06, 2018
HerMoney:
Morning guys. I just got an email saying to come get my passport. I guess its a refusal coz I wasn't called for medicals. Submitted paper application on May 3. I am about to go to VFS. Please what is the next step from here? Will I be told there?
HerMoney,

I want to believe you didn't undergo an upfront medicals. If you did, it's likely not a refusal. But if you didn't, I am afraid it's a refusal.

Kindly Order your GCMS notes using the below link:
https://atip-aiprp.apps.gc.ca/atip/welcome.do?lang=en

While waiting your GCMS notes, you can as well share your profile to the house.

It will end in praises next time.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by Frankrobbn1: 12:16am On Jun 06, 2018
Kemsure30:
Good evening house
Pls have been in business for 6 years )buying and selling of female wears )from different parts of the world including Canada and I hv 2 stores in Lagos
I studied ENglish education and graduated 2012

Pls can I go for a program in global business management
Kemsure30,

You have no problem at all, going for global business management at this stage in life shows a logical progression between your current employment/activity and your intended program. Having been into business for 6 years and now decide to study in Canada to enhance career prospects shows a career progression in your academic pursuit.

Include all documents to evident proof of ownership of business: Tax clearance certificates, CAC certificates etc....

All the best!
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by Frankrobbn1:
esefrancis:
Since i did biometrics its been a month now... Will i get a mail notifying me to go for the medicals or is it going to be uploaded to my account??
esefrancis,

You will get a mail notifying that there is an update in your CIC account, of which you will find a medical form lying below your CIC account messages. You then have to download this form from your account, together with your intl passport bio data page and a medical fee to complete your medicals in an accredited physician by CIC.

All the bst!
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by Frankrobbn1: 11:44pm On Jun 05, 2018
Martswoll:
MY people !!!!

Just picked my passport from VFS with visa stamped �!!
Safe to say the travel history guy is adding another travel history to his travel history lol !

Thanks to everyone here !! Y’all are family !

For my hopefuls and my friend denied don’t give up, what will be will be !!
Congrats Martswoll
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by Frankrobbn1: 8:44am On Jun 05, 2018
olumzy1993:
Hello house. I am new here and this is my first post.
I am 26 years old. I just applied for a bachelor's degree in film making. Though I have a degree here in Nigeria in estate management but I want to change my career line and I don't want to do it here in Nigeria. My question goes thus
1. When applying for my visa, do I need to notify them that o have a degree before
2. I am planning to get married next month would I be allowed to bring my spouse after 6 months
3. I only have my first year school fees, how feasible is it to be able to pay for my tuition fees for d reaming Two years with my wife's Assistant
4. Would nine million naira statement of bank account be enough to apply for visa?
5.the school excempt Nigeria from IELTS, I hope I can apply for visa without it.
olumzy1993,

1-) If you should conceal the fact that you already have a degree in Canada, how do you intend to cover up your study gaps for the past 4 years while at the University and a year mandatory NYSC program.... Which amounted to 5 years study gap?.

2-) Yes you can bring in your spouse through SOWP (Spousal open work permit) when you've successfully acquired your TRV.

3-) At first, you need to show POF for your first year tuition and living expenses and have some left for your sponsor. In addition, You will certify the VO that funds will be made available for the subsequent years of study from your guarantor.

4-) 9M is good to an extent... But it boils down to the total sum of your first year expenses in Canada and the number of dependants your sponsor has, will also be put into consideration. The more dependants your sponsor has, the more funds he/she needs to show/declare.

5-) You don't need IELTS before applying for your visa.

All the best!

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