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WEIRDPC,

Longest time bro! You've not been contributing to the forum lately. Hope all is well with you?

Stay safe and welcome back Bro!

chuksiyk31:
How possible is it for a27 year old, to get admission and visa, for b.sc

chuksiyk31,

For sure!, You can get an admission without hassles! But there are low and high tendency of you getting a visa approval for a Bsc at the age of 27. This can only be achieved once you can account for your study gaps, what have you been up and doing since you last left high school? Have you acquired any relevant training certificate while away from school? You also need to convince the visa officer to why you haven't acquired a Bsc certifcation till this time and reasons why you choose Canada rather than Nigeria to complete your chosen course of study. Present your case in a reasonable manner on a rational letter of explanation and your visa application will scale through!

All the best!

CanadianNurse:
By the grace of God the boy don dey alright small now and will be more regular to contribute to the great forum
Where is mcobex Austinpee4 jnyuwa and my bosses

Welcome back man CanadianNurse!

mightyola:
In writing SOP, for a PGC applicant. Should I mention my inability to apply for a Masters program as a result of my poor undergrad result.

mightyola,

It will be best you discuss the reasons to why going for a PGC is very important to you at this stage in life, instead of disclosing the poor CGPA during your undergraduate studies. You may start by saying that a PGC specializes more on hands on vocational trainings and practical training which is very essential in learning more about the complexity of your chosen course of study, whilst a Master’s degree will only expose you to the theoretical knowledge which can’t equip you with the necessary acquaintance needed for a successful career back home. Hence, your choice for PGC rather than a masters degree. Relate more ideas on this and you will be fine.

All the best!

GentleDollz:
Good morning to everyone on this thread,i just have a question to ask,i want to apply for a study permit but my employer has refused to supprt with a letter of introduction because of reasons best known to them,Can i use my Emploment Letter and my Confirmation Letter instead? thanks while i await replies.

GentleDollz,

This should be enough to evident your current employment situation... Also include payslips. salary bank statement (if any) and work ID.

nivlek000:
Hello Frank,

I feel you're being unduly defensive. It doesn't appear to me that the lady is blaming anyone. Yes you tried your best in helping her with her SOP and I trust she appreciated that. However, I don't see the point of your condescending tone or choice of words. She's clearly devastated she doesn't need this attitude from anyone. You're a great guy, you've been really helpful here; let's stick with that narrative.

Hi Guys!!! Another hopeful Hopeful here. TRV fall on us!

okwadatigbogal:
Mr Know it all Visa Officer. I have been so quiet on this thread but I have to reply this. This is the most proud, condescending and annoying reply I have seen here. There's really no known formular for this visa thing. We have seen ppl put up airtight applications but still were denied. We have seen those who didn't even submit Sop or some other documents and were approved. This thread is for sharing ideas and encouragement. The lady was probably devastated. That kind of crass reply is abhorrent, biko. You're not God and you don't know it all.
Lastly, I see people here asking others for help with writing sop. You are the only one who can write your own sop, because you understand your situation/condition. If at this stage of life, you can't write an sop for yourself in your own words, then you don't deserve a graduate degree. it's okay to ask for guidance though. My 2 cents

I acted out of impulse. I am sorry I don't know it all Sir! I just felt the refusal could have been averted.

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chisiudeh:
@Frankrobbn1 is it necessary to put my address and the Lagos High commission address when writing SOP?

chisiudeh,

Address your SOP to the deputy high commission of Canada. There is no need putting your address.

Kishkosh:
Guys pls, I was in IOM ikeja today for upfront medicals , when I enquired on how I will get the result . the lady said they will send the result to CIC within 2days . My concern is this , I thought I will be given the result (sealed) and then attach it to my application package , Cuz how will my result be sent to CIC that doesn't have any info of me yet? Pls help out.

Kishkosh,

You won't be able to see the result of your upfront medicals until you apply for visa. An E-medical slip will be issued to you by the hospital where you completed the medicals, of which you're expected to include this slip with your application. The Visa officer will then use the UMI number that is located at the beneath of the medical slip to track the medical result and upload it on your CIC account whenever you have submitted your application.

Phocusjosh:
From the link you sent, it was stated that "federal Skilled Workers, Federal Skilled Trades and Canadian Experience Class: Express Entry are processed in Lagos while All other applications are processed in Accra.

Lemia was actually correct! See attached! Permanent resident applications are being processed at Accra, while temporary resident visa are handled in LAGOS visa office, of which I'm yet to see an application that was processed by them. Because most paper applications I have seen are handled at Nairobi or Accra.

Lemia:
I think it has changed now. Those applications are being processed in Lagos.

The last time I checked as at January or so, the link said Nigerian study permits were processed in Accra now it says Lagos.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/contact-ircc/offices/international-visa-offices.html

Sounds interesting! Indeed it has changed, but I'm yet to see an application that was processed at LAGOS visa office. All good! Thanks for the info

Cboss:
hello boss, for someone that have a degree in economics, work experience in Document Control, is it ok to go for MSc in Human Resources or will it raise an eyebrow during visa application. Please I need your advice thanks.
Also, how about MSc in information management system?

Cboss,

Economics itself is an academic subject while
HRM is a vocational one. You have to explain to the visa officer on your SOP the strong correlation between your previous studies, current employment and proposed program by listing out some courses which you did during your undergraduate studies that are pre-requisite to your intended program in HR. Go through your university departmental program website to find some courses. Most times, People studying HRM or business related program normally need to take a few economics modules to understand some underlying principles of how economic factors affect business. You may also decide to say you wish to further in a vocational subject that focuses on specific cooperate jobs that will be of an added advantage to your portfolio and an immense potential to your career prospects back home.

My advise is that you go for MSc in HR

Candybright:
thanks, I heard so too. they are all closed for fall. I was searching for undergraduate course.

Okay! For an undegraduate program, you can extend your research to the below listed institutions for the winter semester:
1-) The university of Winnipeg
2-) Brandon University Manitoba
3-) University of Regina
4-) Univeristy of Manitoba
5-) University of Saskatchewan
6-) Memorial University of Newfoundland
7-) Thompson Rivers University Kamloops.

All the best!

dubaiboy1:
Hi guys, I need your Help... I applied for Dal University and I want to prepare to apply for my TRV from Dubai.. However, I have a question , my Sponsor who happens to be my Uncle has given his documents to a distant relative last December/January. Can I still use his documents ?
Thank you.

dubaiboy1,

Are you currently on a visiting Visa in Dubai? If so, you will have to return to your home country to apply for your study permit. But if you're a on a Student Visa or permanent residence over there, then you are eligible to apply from Dubai. I don't seem to understand what you mean by the bolded words. Do you mean to say your uncle has given his documents to a distant relative last year for visa application? If so? Yes you can use his documents, try everything humanly possible to get an updated bank statement from him and know the progress of the previous relative he gave his financial documents to be sure if the applicant application is still undergoing processing with CIC or finished, so that the applicant application won't collide with yours(i.e using one (1) person to sponsor two (2) different applications.
More so, in a situation where by this is a maternal uncle, attach your mom marriage certificate, birth certificate and uncle birth certificate and international passport bio data page to evident that both of them once shared same family name.
In addition, you can as well show strong proof of relationship with uncle, which can be history or ongoing financial support from him.

All the best!

Lemia:
Please I want to confirm if paper route study permit applications are processed in Lagos because the message from VFS then was that my application has been forwarded to the embassy in Lagos.

I'm asking so I can be sure which office to direct my case specific enquiry.

If there's anyone who applied via paper route, has been approved and has collected stamped passport, please confirm the office where the application was processed !

Your application is likely to be processed at Kenya Nairobi or Accra. Lagos visa office doesn't process study permit applications. They are meant to receive applications after which they transfer them to the above named offices.

reichwolf:
Hello guys, I just got a conditional offer for MBA 2 year course in Thompson Rivers University Fall 2018. They told me to send the official transcripts & pay my first semester fees(CAD$ 8K) within 21 days for them to send me the full unconditional letter which I can use to apply for the student permit.
Will paying that ease my visa acceptance?
It should be noted that I already have an MSc from the UK in Petroleum and was refused a Canadian student visa in November 2017 for another school in Alberta.
Thanks for any input.
May God help us all TRV hopefuls.

reichwolf,

You can go ahead and complete the first term tuition deposit requested by the university and send the official transcripts quickly so as to acquire an unconditional acceptance offer for your study permit application. Again, be guided that payment of upfront tuition is not a prerequisite to visa approval. When it comes to Canada study visa, your duty is to certify the visa officer that you will leave Canada at the end of the authorized stay by providing strong ties to your home country. You must also present justifiable reasons to why you're going for a second masters degree in Canada rather than a Phd to show progression. What is your current activity? Is it related to business?

MightyGIE:
Biko, I hear people saying they transferred funds to a Canadian bank account and used the Canadian bank statement for visa. How do they do this please? As I am interested. What I found out is that banks will need your trv or study permit or pr before you open an account from Nigeria. Pls any one with knowledge on this should help me out.
Thank you.

HOW TO OPEN A CANADIAN BANK ACCOUNT FROM NIGERIA

Make sure you have a solicitor/lawyer stand by to notarized all your documents before kick starting the process.

Lemia:
Bro

The CSE should be directed to the embassy in Lagos.

Info on CIC website suggests Lagos office is responsible for study permits in Nigeria.

Lemia,

Don't let the automated email which you got after successful submission of your study permit application confuse you. Lagos visa office recieves study permit applications, after which they transfer it to the processing office which is Nairobi or Accra for paper route, while online applications are mostly processed at London or Turkey. So far so good most visa approvals and refusals I have seen from prospective applicants are coming from the above mentioned offices, I haven't set my eyes on Lagos visa office issuing visa for study permit.

Phocusjosh:
How do I send such? Hope it doesn't show sign of desperation because my school resumes in September.

Phocusjosh:
IF YOUR APP IS MORE THAN THE AVERAGE PROCESSING TIME, CLICK HERE TO SEND A CASE SPECIFIC ENQUIRY TO CIC

Phocusjosh,

You've answered your first question with the above link shared by you. Sending a Case specific Enquiry email to CIC when an application has exceeded the stipulated processing time does not show sign of desperation. CIC is aware of this and has given every applicant the privilege to do so.

Congratulations in advance!

Phocusjosh:
Lol.....Applied March 12, Biometrics March 16, Eligibility review started April 30, Medical Request May 1, Medical done May 3, Medical passed May 6. Since then, it has been on background processing and eligibility review since then. .
12 weeks counting, should I send case specific email for update or still hold on for CIC.

It will be good if you send them a CSE inquiry email as your current application has passed the stipulated processing time.

odimbannamdi:
God bless you, my brother, for this valuable information. As much as i still got passion for Medical Microbiology, it will be very hard to sell my reason to the VO as to why i want to go it as opposed to the MBA. So MBA is the best bet.

I want to start now to gather as much information as i can against movement next year. I will be bugging you guys here for further information. Abeg make una no too vex for me. But then i will definitely be making personal researches and contributing to the information here .

Thanks again, guys

Very well then, will be happy to see you contributing your quota to this great forum.

All the best with your admission application.

Kemdy97:
thank you very much frank..den what could be the problem..though i realose his lwtter headibg which we used had no email or his contact..could that be it?

Kemdy97,

Every official business letter headed paper bears: the address of the business, the contact details, the business name, and the nature of the business(what the business specializes in). How come yours does not posses this characteristics? Well, this can also be a problem too.
As previously said, the main problem here was that CIC had an integrated search with your dad's business name on CAC website and couldn't find it. Please try running a check with your dad's business name on CAC website :www.cac.gov.ng

Kemdy97:
link is not opening..please confirm d lettersuote

Oh! Sorry about that, try using it's official webpage www.cac.gov.ng and click on public search!

odimbannamdi:
This is specifically how my case looks like.

B.Sc Microbiology
Work profile/experience - Business.

I was confused as to whether i should go for a business related Masters degree (such as the MBA) or a Microbiology-related one (like Medical Microbiology)

But seeing your post now, i can deduce the VO folks puts experience over academic qualification hence a preference for the biz admin degree over the chemistry one.

If i didnt get it correctly, kindly enlighten me further

odimbannamdi,

In your case what will best sell here is an MBA program, considering that you're into business since you last left university and decide to further studies in business shows a career progression for you and will also stand as a career advancement towards your business portfolio back home. This appears more realistic to a visa officer.

A progression as it goes can be your current employment position/activity with your proposed program or previous studies with your intended program.

Jewel80:
My dad has not been filing documents with them since he registered in 1997. Guess they have wiped out such people. Now it feels like i am back to square 1. I was just about to submit my application then i decided to check here for comments and i saw kemdy's, i rushed to search for my dad's too.

Please what if i submit his updated tax clearance and leave out the cac outdated registration, i feel is beta to not submit what I cannot proof anymore. Are there applicants that get approved with tax clearance and no business registration? Cos i think people can pay personal income tax without being registered with cac ryt? There are many people who doing trade that earn good money without being registered under cac, moreso, he has paid my full tuition and sent in living expenses. Please advice me, i want to get this right..thanks

Jewel80,

Paying your full tuition and living expenses at your disposal has not provided your sponsor source of income. CAC certificate is a mandatory business registration document that is required by CIC and must be included along side with your application. I haven't come across an applicant that secured visa without a CAC certificate, Tax clearance certificate is not compulsory, but if you have one you can include them.

I advise you heed to @Wealth360 suggestion, try searching the business name and not the full business name that ends with limited and let's see how it goes.

Jewel80:
I just checked the cac public search for my own father's business name and is not there anymore. OMG! as of last two weeks it was there. I just noticed the cac website was newly updated

Jewel80,

This was the origin of Kemdy97 current problem. How come yours is also not found?. The bolded is not a tangible reason to why a business name shouldn't appear on CAC portal.

Yinyechi:
Hello everyone, please I need a candid advice on this one.
I got admission into Confederation College, ON for a 2 year diploma in Developmental services worker. I have a B.Sc in Physiology. I then applied for study permit in April 2018 and got a refusal based on the following:
. Purpose of visit
. Personal asset and finance
. Travel history
. And insufficient ties
My Sop was detailed enough, so I was a bit confused when I saw purpose of visit because it was clearly stated that I was going to study, I even paid part of my tuition fee and included the receipt and acceptance letter to my documents.I didn’t add my account statement because I used that of my sponsor. Now the question is do I reapply for study permit or ask for a refund and apply for a masters instead cos most people are saying I got rejected because I put in for a diploma.
Please I await ur suggestions..Thanks.

Yinyechi,

One behalf of this thread, we say we are deeply sorry about the outcome of your application. I bolded some of the errors you made in your previous refused application.
Be guided that payment of upfront tuition is not a prerequisite to Visa approval.
Do you work? If yes... Include your personal bank statement. If you're a fresh graduate and no work yet, I see no reasons including a bank statement on your behalf.
Yes those *Most people* that advised you earlier are absolutely correct, if you have a good CGPA for the last 2 years in the University or a 2.1 that can help in securing a direct masters degree, please apply for it as you stand a chance with this to a diploma program and be sure that is directly related to your previous studies/job role.

Finally, order for your CAIPS file using this link: This is simply a note that will further give clarification on the factual reason behind your application refusal.
https://atip-aiprp.apps.gc.ca/atip/welcome.do?lang=en

It will end in praises in your next application.

Candybright:
am still searching. I noticed some schools will refer one back to their Nigeria rep who will now tell you admission is closed when its showing open on the website.

Candybright,

Searching for admission against fall by this time? No! It's late. I want to believe you're heading for a masters program. All masters degree/PGD/PGC applications against fall must be closed by now. Kindly apply for an admission for the winter.

Kishkosh:
Guys , pls , is it a must to include payslip and or bank transfer from employer as evidence of salary , what if employer state it in the employment letter because to be honest, i work with my Uncle and he doesn't really transfer money to me as such, he pays/gives/dash me cash cuz of our cordial relationship. The man is like a father to me.

Kishkosh,

From experience, presenting to the embassy that you work and earn salary every month end, It is expected of you to present a paystubs from your employer and a salary bank statement to evident that you're truly paid into your account at every month end. It's not a rule that it must be a transfer, salaries can be paid by deposit into an employee account using the company name as the depositor. In your case where you work for a close relative (Uncle), you have to explain on your SOP that your current employer, who happens to be your uncle pays salaries by cash (seal envelope) of which you have some savings in your account (You then present your personal account).
If you do this, no issues will be raised!

Kishkosh:
these guys ehn, @mcobex, frankrobbn1 and austinpee4, its like you guys brain combined should enter mine and carry me to Canada for my Master PDQ...

Kishkosh,

Funny guy! I remain loyal Sir!...Definitely you will be in Canada soon, it's a matter of time okay! Everything in life happens at their own time and pace. Keep reading past threads and other different relevant posts on the internet concerning filing a good study permit application and you will notice that you will be far better than everyone here!
I hope to see you contributing your quota to this great forum soon!

Cheers boss!

Famzyactivity:
Gurus please help me analyse my gcms note

Famzyactivity,

To provide clarity on your GCMS file, The Visa officer is simply not satisfied you have social and economic ties that can compel your return back home after studies in Canada. Your guarantor has an insufficient funds to cover for both your tuition and living expenses in Canada. Travel history is not a factual reason for a refusal, once you can tackle your home ties and insufficient funds that was raised by the Visa officer, travel history will be waived for you.

Home ties:

Things like the below should be addressed in your SOP and backed up with strong evidence on file to address your family ties in Nigeria:

1-) Do you have a spouse and kids(minors) and are you leaving them behind?
2-) Do you have elderly parents who depend on you?
3-) Do you own a registered businesses/landed property that you need to continue managing?
4-) Do you have adequate funds?
5-) Do you have family members whom are not accompanying you to Canada?
6-) Do you have investments back home, that you will continue running like: Shares with the bank etc..
7-) Do you have an obligation in your community?.. A youth leader in your local community and you will be back to take up this position.

Pick any from the seven (7) listed above, that is applicable to you and discuss how it will induce you to return after studies in a realistic manner.

Insufficient available funds :

Pay your tuition fees and and let your sponsor transfer living expenses into your personal/dorm account.
In a situation where by your sponsor can't transfer living expenses funds to you, try as much as possible to pay up your full tuition and make sure your sponsor presents a strong letter of sponsorship stating that the remaining 10kCAD for your first year living expenses will be made accessible by you and available for you once you've successfully acquired your TRV, coupled with a sworn affidavit of sponsorship. Though, this must appear very convincing.

Lastly, endeavor to present a rational explanation to why you prefer Canada to Nigeria considering the high cost of foreign education. Why does your program deserve to be studied abroad not NIGERIA, since it will be cheaper here and favourable to your sponsor.

Do all this and you will be fine in your next application.

All the best!

Lotusboi:
Did your dad submit Tax clearance for his company?

This was not the problem! People get visas without the bolded.