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annaliese88:
Hello everyone. Please I have all my funds in fixed deposit which I opened like 7 months ago for this purpose. All deposits into the FD came from my personal account. Now I want to apply for my study permit. Should I transfer the fund or some of it from my FD into my savings account or should I just leave it in my FD and submit all documents to proof the funds in it? Please note that I was denied last year for unexplained lump sum deposits.

annaliese88,

If this fixed deposit is accesible to you towards the time of your studies in Canada/visa approval, you can use it as your proof of funds and submit all necessary documentation to support it.

But if reverse is the case, i.e funds on your FD can't be accessible to you towards the period of your studies in Canada, try as much as possible to transfer them into your personal account.

10shuare:
Gud eve house.pls I was denied last year sempt 24 due to insufficient funds. And I want to start my processing again now to study nursing in Brandon university Manitoba after payment of some part of my first year schol fees.Tho my sponsor isn't related to me.just a family friend. Pls how do I treat this in my application? And again should I submit same documents or I should add to it.
These are the documents I submitted for my first application

Study plan
Intl passport
4 passports photograph
My waec result/ scratch card
Application for study permit form, family information,study permit questionnaire
Letter of admission
Declaration of age
Family ties (birth certificate of my siblings, parents national I'd card)
Sisters permanent identification card ( she stays in Canada)
Spomsors passport not international
Sponsors affidavit of support
Bank statements
Sponsors certificate of in cop a oration, prof of biz activities,lpos receipts,particulars of directors power of attorney, fixed deposit, treasury bills)


Pls help me out what other documents do u think can be added to this ones? Tho my previous was not returned back to me. Pls help

10shuare,

Did you order for your GCMS Notes?
Since your sponsor is no way related to you. Third Party sponsorship must show commitment towards financing your studies in Canada by paying full tuition and transferring funds into your personal/dorm account for your living expenses, this way your sponsor has proved to be a credible one before a visa officer and must certify the visa officer that funds will also be made available for the subsequent year of study. Third party sponsorship, must prove that aside sponsporing you, all financial obligations will be meet, i.e by writing convincingly that sponsporing your studies in Canada won't be a burden to their business, family and personal welfare. Sponsor should write convinincly why he/she is spending so much on you to further your education abroad, having that similar programs are offered here in Nigeria and at a cheaper rate in favour of your sponsor. What they stand to gain from this sponsorship. All this clauses must be seen on your sponsor letter of sponsorship. With this you have tackled insufficient funds.

All the best!

AyoPrudence:
I intend doing the online route not paper, should I still order for the transcript from school?

AyoPrudence,
To the bolded YES! Are you running from the cost of ordering your transcripts from your school? Please do yourself good by ordering it.

GlitteringStar:
Thanks bro. You've been so helpful on this thread. Keep up the good work. May the Lord crown all your efforts with good success. I wish you and other TRV hopefuls the best.

AMEN! Thank you very much for your wishes. I appreciate alot sister!

AyoPrudence:
Please I need you guys advice on this:

I intend attaching my transcript with other documents on the client information. Can I make use of the duplicate copy of WES evaluated transcript or it's compulsory that copy of transcript has to be the one from my school?

AyoPrudence,
Sir! Strike has been called off. To be on the safer side submit the photocopies of transcripts from your school. Make sure they are dully stamped and signed by the university.

GlitteringStar:
Hello Everyone,

Kindly join the Express Entry thread if you are eligible (and your projected CRS score is high). My Canadian PR application has been approved. I will land as a domestic student. Express Entry is the REAL DEAL.

I wish everyone the best.

GlitteringStar,
Big Madam! Congratulations!

chigrad:
Frankrobbn1, Thank you for your response/advise.
Thank you to all that responded to my concerns.
In my SOP I actually gave reasons for the change in career and the benefits of the course of study.

I am not really looking at option-1 because the VO may say if I wanted Chemistry why did I not go for chemistry from the onset,why changing course after 2 refusals, that's myown thoughts anyway . However I dont know if they feel career progression is only when you further studies related to your first degree.

Is there any harm to apply for the same course the third time?
What does personal circumstances mean ?
what does one use to show ties to his country ?

chigrad,

Changing a program inorder to address the concerns of a visa officer and meet the legislative requirement for a study permit is not a crime and does not in any way sound desperation as you think. If this is your fear and you feel this route will be easier for you to address the concerns of your previous refused application, Please go ahead and change your program, as it won't affect your visa application.

Career progression mustn't be when you further studies related to your first degree, if you have been following a career progression since you left university this is not a problem. As I said earlier, people have deviated/changed their academic/career pursuit and still got approved because of the way they presented their case to the visa officer. You need to certify that visa officer that you're a bona-fide student and you're applying in good faith, let them know the value/experience you have gained during your 3 years business adventure and why you are furthering your education higher level in business. This is more understandable.

Personal circumstances from my own perspective, simply means applicant personal reasons for undertaking such program in Canada.

Below are home ties , so if you have any of the following listed, endeavor to show evidence to them and make sure you add it to your application.

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? (Explain why you will coming back to them)
3-) Do you own businesses/property/investment that you need to continue managing? (Provide proof)
4-) Do you have adequate funds? (Show proof)
5-) Do you have family members whom are not accompanying you to Canada? (Add their birth certificates)

All the best!

sogima:
Thank you.

Please what is the CIC account. Could this be the link
http://www.vfsglobal.ca/canada

sogima,
Below is the link.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/account.html

Nolongthang:
Thanks for the response! I show a great deal of concern bro, back then no one wanna tender their account for me and I was closing on to a month to my program resumption so I had no choice My course is 2 years, and yes its an advancement to the work I have been doing for 4 years now

Nolongthang,

Don't always be in a hurry to submit your application. Make sure you have crossed all T's and dot all i's before submitting your application. So you can see that after rushing to submit your application, you were still denied, so in this case it makes no sense, the time, the stress, the money etc... was a waste!! Well, the deed has been done. For applicants in the same situation like this, please learn from this, don't always be in a haste to submit your application, if you haven't addressed the concerns of the visa officer on your previous denied application

So, on your next application try as much as possible to address the concerns of the visa officer on a different letter and list out things you have added on your new application, that weren't on the previous one.

Finally, Since you're heading for a 2 years program, get a sponsor to support your application, even though they never ticked Insufficient funds this time. You won't know what they might tick on your next application. So, endeavor to get a sponsor. Provide a good letter of intent that explains your intention to study.

All the best!

sogima:
Hello house,

I submitted my application on Tuesday. Online application, I hope to get positive results.
Thank you for your direction because I was totally lost at first.
But meanwhile when I went for biometrics I left all I had in the car only went in with my documents because I thot it might be like other embassy that don’t allow phones and other documents expect the required documents and passport.

While on the process of my biometric I was asked to pay for 460 naira and I stated I had nothing on me that all was in the car, the lady in charge then mention that it was not mandatory that I could track my application using my tracker.

Now my question is , how effective is the tracker. Because I have been checking it since Tuesday and the results I see is NO RESULT FOUND.

sogima,
Online applicants can check/track the progress of their applications using their CIC account.

Moley22:
True,
Quite ironic because the guys over the counter will cross check each documents during the pre-submission and submission stage and reject the application if it doesn’t meet requirements so how’s December statement possible anyway?

Moley22,
I wonder why they didn't instruct him to get an updated statement. He should pray that the Visa officer that will be in charge of this application will be excessively drunk that very day, so as not to see this ERROR!!! All the same, we hope for a positive outcome on his application.

bosaniger:
Hello house. Please does Canada give study permit for Co op undergraduate programs? My daughter gained admission for a co op program (it involves both work terms and academic terms).

bosaniger,
Sir! This shouldn't be your worries for now. They can't deny your daughter visa because she is going for a co op program that requires work terms and academic terms. So many applicants has successfully secured their TRV with such program. So this should be the lest of your problem Sir. Your daughter only needs to proof that she is a bona-fide student that will return after the completion of her studies in Canada, the benefit of undertaking such program in Canada (SOP) and she will get her TRV approved.

Nolongthang:
I know you will ask me to go and read the other passage of this thread but I kindly ask atleast show me a link to where I can get this Notes...

Nolongthang,
Use the below link to order for your GCMS Note. It goes for $5, but you will need a Permanent Residence of Canada, a citizenship , a Visitor, or a student who is legally residing in Canada to help order for this note. As it will require inputing their address on the form, filling the form and resending it back to them to order the note on your behalf.

Or better still, ask for the person's address over there in Canada, download the form and complete payment here in Nigeria.

https://atip-aiprp.apps.gc.ca/atip/welcome.do?lang=en

All the best!

Nolongthang:
Hi guys, last year I applied for a Study permit and I was denied based on the attached reasons last year, But I am curious about something tho, I couldn't find a fitted statement of account last year so I used mine basically that had just 1M. Meanwhile I have paid for the school fees to at the same time, now they didn't deny me based on account balance, but travel history and purpose of visit which is obviously school. Now That makes no sense to me so I gave up. Now my school deferred my admission and I need to apply again. Is it really compulsory that I order for a GMCS notes?? Help me guys

Nolongthang,

Sorry for the outcome of your application. To the bolded, it's very necessary you order for your GCMS note as this will help give further clarification on what really went wrong on your application. Is not all about paying tuition fees. What pushed you to use a bank statement of 1M? What is the duration of your studies? Is your program reasonable with your previous education/job role.? It seems like you didn't show concerns to the visa officer on your previous refused application.

ORDER FOR YOUR GCMS NOTES!!!

faroouqq:
Hi guys, I trust everyone is doing great..i have some questions for the house...

1. My sponsor(3rd party sponsor) forgot to state in his letter the number of dependants. Also he forgot to state that he has transferred my tuition fees and living expenses for one year into my dom account. Can I state this in my Sop.

2. Is it compulsory to submit transcript? If yes can I print a transcript I have with me and submit,or It has to be directly from my university?

3. My sponsor cannot find his birth certificate can he use affidavit?

4. The letter of acceptance and admission letter I got from the school is black and white..they said the original one will get to me in 6weeks time . Can I use the printed Black and white LOA for application

Finally, i want to know if the sop I submitted to the school can also be submitted for visa Application.. And what an sop to the VO should address...

Thanks for all your helpful and kind answers.

faroouqq,
1-) Have you submitted your application? If No?

Let you and your sponsor state that he deposited the said amount of money into a dormicarly account in your name. Also it's important your sponsor be the one to address the number of dependants he has not you.

2-) it's not compulsory to submit transcript with your application, but it is very necessary as it is among the requirements from Lagos visa office. You can submit the soft copy in your possession, as you are not required to submit your original transcripts/documents. But make sure it's signed or stamped by the university.

3-) Go to NPC office and get a new birth certificates for your sponsor it goes for N1,000

4-) Why can't your school email you the coloured (original) copy at once. As what is required by the Canadian embassy is Originals of letter of acceptance. Most schools in Canada have deviated from sending LOA by courier to electronic method(By email). So ask them to send this through email, as is one of the requirements from your local embassy.

5-) You can pick some points from the SOP you used during your admission process.

Your letter of intent for visa application should reflect the following and should be addressed in each paragraphs to avoid repetition.
1-) Describe your academic background briefly.
2-) The program of choice.
3-) The school.
4-) Why Canada not Nigeria.
5-)How you intend to finance your studies in Canada without working.
6-) Your Home ties
7-) What you intend to achieve at the end of the program and how it might benefit you in the future.

I hope you find this information helpful. If you need further clarification, don't hesitate to ask questions.

All the best!

sthillz:
Guys please any help with the above? @jynuwa @frankrobnn1

sthillz,
Let your cousin change his course to a program that is reasonable inlight with his previous studies in biochemistry. Since he graduated with 2.2 get him admission into university that offers PGD in biochemistry.

All the best!

omisyk:
Hello guys, i really commend all your efforts in ensuring that Newbies like me get it right. I God will continue to bless you and your family.
A quick one guys.
I have just gotten my letter of acceptance from a university in Canada and i have been reading all the requirements and documents to submit from various threads. Now my challenge is my NECO RESULT Carries my abbreviated name (yinka) and no second name, while my Bsc certificate carried my abbreviated name (yinka) and my second name (henry) but the name on letter of acceptance, passport, NYSC and birth certificate Carries my full name OLAYINKA HENRY ADEWALE. Hope disparity in names will not affect my chance. I have done court affidavit to regularise the names in 2017

omisyk,
To make all things equal, get the bolded words done and submit it along with your application.

reginabenson:
Guyyyyssss. TRV got approved today. I'll share my profile soon.

Congrats reginabenson!!!

chigrad:
Hi All thanks for your input.
Please what is your advise.
Do I re -apply with the same course in Business Admin (Graduate Diploma not Masters as I have 2:2) or do I change to a course related to my BSc. which is Chemistry?
Thank you.

chigrad,
Option 1: BSc (Chemistry)____work experience (Business)_____ Intended program PGD (Chemistry)

If you decide to take this route you need to provide a rational explanation to why you haven't been following a career progression ever since you left university. You studied chemistry in your first degree and have been into business for 3 years and now decide to go back to your previous studies in chemistry after spending 3 years in Business. Your reasons must be strong and convincing enough Sir!

Option 2: BSc (Chemistry)____work expertise (Business)____ intended program PGD(Business Admin)

I advise you stick to this since you already have relevant experience in Business and also you have been following a 3 years career progression in Business, it's best you continue with this. You can find a convincing story to put up to why you deviated from your academic pursuit(chemistry) to business. What motivated you into business?, what you will tend to achieve after completion of this program, a brief description of your experience while in Business for the past 3 years.

Finally, the both options listed will scale through only with a good letter of explanation.

All the best!

bbclue:
When I submitted mine.....I filled mine online...

bbclue,

Ma, the attachment you sent to me is referring to the study permit form IMM1294E and not the study questionnaire IMM5832E. You may fill yours with system, but I vividly know that study permit questionnaire are filled with pen(hand).

drdamy:
I submitted my application yesterday with upront medical....but my bank statement ended in December 2017.....am not sure this is okay

drdamy,
A bank statement is valid for 3-4weeks towards the time of visa application. So, printing a bank statement that ended in December ( 3 months ago) and submitting your application in March makes no sense Sir!

bbclue:
Oga frank robben how true is dis. ....pen is not allowed oooo

I filled mine online...last month...... is fillable online ..may be he should upgrade his pdf

Lol , Madam Bbclue! Study permit questionnaire is meant to be filled with pen. Even at the VFS office you will be instructed to fill them by hand and not electronically(online). It might be fillable online, but pen is the ideal method here.

Ivan12:
Thanks Frank!
I did Upfront medical..
I submitted Feb 26
As of yesterday
Medicals- You do not need......
Background check- In process

When it changed today, i took it for a good sigh

Let's hope for a positive outcome.

All the best!

Ivan12:
What stage is my application,
Medical status changed today

Ivan12,
Sir, did you complete an upfront medicals? If yes your application is still in process and this is far from a sign of approval. If you were called to complete medicals by CIC, then your approval is close.

All the best!

AyoPrudence:
Hi Frank, is this for those who intend using the paper route or the online route?

AyoPrudence,
This is for paper route.

AKUPSME:
Good morning all,
I have been finding it difficult to fill the IMM5832E form: the one with the long pages up to nineteen.
I don't know if it's the reader I am using, please can I get an alternative solution,or a link to download another one.

AKUPSME,
You are not allowed to fill this form with a system. Simply print out the last 2 pages (18-19) of the IMM5832E form which is the study questionnaire and fill them with a pen.

All the best!

justwise:
@Frankrobbn1

Please do not coach people on how to lie or withhold info in application form, this is not helpful and i will not call you out on this again.

Mr. Justwise ,

Frankrobbn1 Noted!!! But he wasn't the first to say this, why calling him to order for execution?. This has been mentioned by some folks here and you didn't show up. This is a partial judgement from you Sir!

Well said and Noted by Frankrobbn1

Asapant:
Once again guys. I'm so so sorry.. I promise not to laugh at anyone on this forum again..

Trv fall on us soonest by God's grace

Amen! Your sins are forgiven by the gurus in the house. Go and sin no more.

Shalom!

Barryston:
Hello Gurus in the house!
I want to thank everybody who has been helpful these past days,may God continue to bless us all and grant us all our heartdesires!

I am confused as I have heard different opinions on sponsors sending money into the applicants account's few days or weeks to the application.
Is it advisable to send the money for the upkeep and tuition after the applicant has gained admission?or it will have adverse effect on the application for Study permit?

Barryston,
Amen! to your prayers!

Transferring tuition and living expenses from sponsor account to that of the applicant can take place at any time, whether when an applicant has newly secured admission or towards the visa application. The most important aspects of all, is that you both must explain the source of funds and provide proof to it, i.e by submitting both Bank statements to evident that such amount of money really came out from your sponsors account and not from an unknown source. Possibly add the transfer receipts to your application and quote the date.

Bravo02:
HA BRO !!! WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CHEMISTRY AND BUSINESS ADMI LET ALONE ADDING YOUR 3 YEARS WORK EXPERIENCE JOIN ? THAT IS AUTOMATIC DENIAL ON ITS OWN...

Bravo02,

An applicant has been following a 3 years career progression that is reasonable inlight with their intending program and now wishes to study a masters degree in Canada to enhance career prospects in Nigeria. Please what made it an Automatic Refusal Sir?

Asapant:
Chemistry to business.. Pls. If I'm the V.O. I'll tear ur documents and throw them into damn trash Looooooooooooool That that's apparently a red flag.... While not choose a course that is in line with ur Bsc

Asapant,
Please don't laugh at someone's predicament, we are here to give answers, suggestions and proffer solutions to prospective applicants not to make mockery of their situation. Moreover the applicant has been following a career progression in his intending program. So I don't understand why you should say it's a red flag, or were you the one that planted the red flag on his application? Please lets try to make things easy for people here.
If you don't have answers to individual query, jump to the ones you have reasonable input on

Thank you!

chibreezy:
Thank you so much Mr frank...please just a quick question sir, the mail I got stated [b];Your study permit application has been approved. If you applied via the VAC, a visa will be issued and your passport returned to you. If you applied online or had your passport withdrawn, you will be sent a passport request letter shortly..I did paper route so is my passport ready to b picked up or would I get a mail to dat effect..just to avoid me going dere twice..thanks ur response will b appreciated.

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chibreezy,
You will get a notification mail stating your passport is ready for pickup at the Visa Application Centre (VAC) in the next 5-7 working days after your approval.

Congrats once again!