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Frankrobbn1:
No it's not mandatory as the Visa officers don't regard Company bank statement.

Frankrobbn1:
Yes it can serve as a support to the sponspor personal bank statement but not as primary proof of funds. But if applicant, don't have funds on their company bank statement, its better to submit only the personal statement.

jnyuwa02:
This is the right advice. To say visa officers don't regard company bank account is not right. Yes they do as it's an indicator of the health worthiness of your business, but add personal bank account also to show how much money you really have.

Quote me anywhere! I stand yes!!! and I'm 100% certain that Canadian embassy don't regard Company bank statement as primary proof of funds to applicant for a study visa. Reasons because in each company there are board of directors that foresee the affairs of the company and the visa officer knows that sponsoring applicant from company's account will require you consulting the shareholders of the company, of which they know that the shareholders also have some share from the business finance, with their dependants to cater for.

" I have seen applicants that submitted their application with 150M company bank statements and got refused for insufficient funds. But in their second attempt they changed it to their sponsor personal bank statement and got approved. As I said earlier, you can use company bank statement but make sure you add it up with sponsor personal statement to evident proof of his/her financial establishment.

Note: Applicant that chooses to use only company bank statements for the visa application must provide proof that their sponsor is the sole signatory to the account before such application will scale through and the shareholders of the company won't be a hindrance to this . If not its an automatic refusal for insufficient funds.

Thank you!

WEIRDPC:
In this format please,


Moniker, Date of application, University, Programme, Route, Upfront Medical or Medical request day, Medical Submission date, Medical passed date, (Final Decision)


Someone will keep updating the list as we keep adding hopefuls

Weirdpc, November 23rd, 2017, University of Windsor, M.App.Sci., Paper route, Upfront medical, Medical passed December,

Nice one Bro! Please prospective applicants should align

Asapant:
So body want to answer me hia.. Wetin i do una nw..

Na clarification I need ooooo. Help me. I've been seeing list if TRV hopefuls in previous threads. For. E.g Mr Man Algonquin college PGD upfront medicine online. Etc. Which checking most colleges site. I can't see any trace of PGD on their sites. What I'm seeing are Ontario college diploma.. Pls guys I want to apply for PGD. I don't understand all these Ontario college diploma or is Ontario college diploma also same thing as PGD.

I really need clarification pls. Kus It surprises how do they get PGD to colleges whereas its Ontario college diploma written on there sites.. Help me ooooo

If the word Post graduate diploma (PGD) was not specified on the school webpage then it's an ordinary dipolma program. As Mcobex have just said, check the admission requirements this will give you a clearer clarification if it's an ordinary dipolma or not.

All the best

Moley22:
It should be regarded but important to add along side a personal bank statement of the sponsor with a substantial amount...

Yes it can serve as a support to the sponspor personal bank statement but not as primary proof of funds. But if applicant, don't have funds on their company bank statement, its better to submit only the personal statement.

kylexy61:
Guys I think a TRV HOPEFULS LIST for 2018 should be created, like you've been doing in the past years.

This is a welcome idea. I have been thinking about this all this while. Someone should please volunteer his/her self. An active member preferably is needed here to take up this role.

WEIRDPC, SILK07, ORIEYELE , OFFICIALAEL, MOLEY22, SLEEKLYSOFT, KYLEXY61and co- Please guys a person should volunteer for this.

gbemiigbal:
Is it mandatory to submit the company acct with the CAC document? Am not using the account as POF

No it's not mandatory as the Visa officers don't regard Company bank statement.

swisster:
they have reduce their processing time from 16 weeks to 9 weeks

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As time goes on, it will increase. There are limited number of applications with them.

chrislong:
Hello. Can someone pls give me a link to a page that explains the whole student visa application for someone who has received admission letter to a diploma program in a university. There are a lot of abbreviations that I do not understand ��

Also is it necessary for a Nigerian to have a TRV before going?
What are the documents that will be needed?

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chrislong,

Your question is vague, that's why no one paid attention to it. Please start by exploring to www.cic.gc.ca you will get a better understanding once you visit the site.
Any abbreviation you seem not to understand, ask questions.... Like SOP - statement of purpose,
LOA - Letter of acceptance, TRV - Temporary resident visa, PPR - passport request, LOE - letter of explanation, V.O - Visa officer, LOS - Letter of sponsorship, PR - Permanent Residence, SOA - statement of account, etc... As time goes on you will get to adapt with the system.

To the above bolded_____ YES! You need a TRV.

You need all your academic and career accomplishment documents, sponsors business/employment documents, bank statement for the past 6 months.

Finally do yourself good by reading the previous part 13 thread. Trust me after reading the 500 pages there, you will be more advanced than me.

All the best!

Olalekank:
who has noticed that most people here have been getting permit in 4-6 weeks?

More good news this year.

Frankrobbn1, you're doing a very good job

Amen! That's our prayer.

sanjay01,

Study gaps simply means what you have been doing since you left university/after the completion of your first degree. That's if you decide to hide the masters degree from them. You might say you have been working since you left university, a job role that is reasonable inlight with the masters degree in economics you intend studying and provide proof to your claims.

If the above route will be hard for you, then you need to provide a rational explanation to why you're going for second masters degree in Canada other than a Phd to show academic/career progression. Because I know that Agricultural economics is no way reasonable with pure Economics, they both defers and have different disciplines. So this left for you to decide which best suit you. But I prefer the first one or you go for a Phd, there are experienced men here that are going for PhD, that will be of paramount help to you. .... In person of Silk07 ,MAziude who is already in Canada and co-, you can Pm them, so they can guide you through the process of securing a PhD offer.

What is needed here is the new passport not the old expired one. But, to be on the safer side, photocopy the bio data pages of the expired passport clearly showing your travel histories and submit it together with the new passport. This will fly best.


The validity of police character certificate here in Nigeria is 3 months, I don't knw about China. Yes since its valid for 2 months you're free to submit it. No cause for alarm.

de3lar:
Hello to everyone in here. Am Kolade an OND holder in Urban and regional planning. I would love to study an undergraduate program related to my course as I love it with passion. I already have little knowledge about the processing but the issue is I couldn't find any college that have related course and I haven't sat for ielts or TOEFL. Also I would like to have an estimate of the cost of studying in Canada. Thanks

de3lar,
Good to have you here.
With the bolded program, I don't think it will be easy to find such exact program in Canada.
Try check: college of the north Atlantic canada at Newfoundland and British Columbia institute of technology. These are colleges that offers wide range of dipolma programs. You haven't gotten an institution yet, so no one can give you an estimate on what it cost, as many institutions have differences on their tuition. Meanwhile, make sure you have your 10,000CAD for living expenses approximately 2.8M plus your tuition (Which I don't know) for your first year of studies in Canada. Finally, don't be in a haste to sit for an English exam (IELTS/TOEFL) endeavor to know the admission requirements for the institution first before doing this. Nigeria is an English speaking country so I don't see reasons sitting for the exams.

All the best on your pursuit.

sanjay01:
Am a silent reader. now my turn to ask gurus in d house my question. i already have my master in China in agricultural economics but just gotten master in economics in Canada. Here are my questions

1. Do i need to present it with my application that i already have my master? or i should just present only my btech
2. How do i convince the VO that i will come back after my study since i already have one master cert?
3. Can i apply with my family or i should apply first, then file for family wen i get there ?
4. do u pple submit previous passport with ur application?
5. how many page for SOP?
6. should i apply in china or go back home?
Thanks for ur advice.

Note:The main reason why i applied for master again was that i have applied for PhD several times in Economics but not granted.

sanjay01,
Welcome to the forum.

Answer 1-) The both will scale through, but the bolded will be easier and will help your case here. But you must account for your study gaps while going through this route.

Answer 2-) Your passion and full interest towards your home country will go a long way in convincing the visa officer that you will return after your studies. Show sufficient ties to your home country i.e. what will compel you to return home?
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 businesses/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?

Answer 3-) The bolded is the best option here. Apply alone, while your family stay back as a strong tie to your country. Once you get there, its very easy to bring them into Canada.

Answer 4-) Do you mean to say if your passport will be submitted along with your application?
Online applicants don't need to submit their passport for application submission, after successful review of applicant application a request for passports will surface. While,
Paper route applicant you have to submit your passport along with your application.

Answer 5-) There is no limited number of pages you must have on your SOP. It really boils down on applicant personal circumstances and situations. An ideal SOP should be straight forward and precise with at least 2-3 pages.

Answer 6-) If you're legally residing in China, let say with a study visa, you don't necessarily need to come back to Nigeria to apply for your visa. Apply in china and save your self from Nigeria application scrutiny by the Visa officer, with less processing time.

I hope this information answers your questions. If not sufficient enough, feel free to ask questions.

All the best!

cindelinc,

Tuition = 18,000CAD (First year tuition), Living expenses = 10,000CAD(First year)... Total = 28,000CAD. Your sponsor needs to have money than the total figure shortlisted and have some left for his business, dependants and personal life. The number of dependants will determine how much your father should have in his account. If your father has many dependants, he should show funds X3 of 28,000CAD... i.e 84,000CAD. Preferably, personal and company bank statements should be submitted along with your application.

Visa will be issued based on the length of your program.

Edited: now using WEIRDPC figure for tuition.

Mazi9:
Please guys what is
Sponsor CAC documents

Mazi9,
CAC certificate/document is a document that show proof that sponspor business is legally registered. The full meaning of CAC is - Corporate Affairs Commission.....

All the best!

chibreezy:
good evening all i must say you guys are doing a good job. i came into this forum as a newbie i think sometime in january.i already had my admission from a canadian university already for masters in environmental engineering and have a bsc in chemical engineering from a nija uni(2014). i asked the first question here on how to go about my deposit payment to my school but unfortunately it wasnt answered but i just read on the thread and googled some questions too and was able to make the deposit of 2kcad not even the full tuition payment.. ok to cut the long story short, this post is for dose discouraged and it may serve as encouragement to them not to relent..i applied for my trv on 7th of feb(paper route) for the first time i do not have any travel history before, i got an invite for medicals 1st march and got my trv on 9th march(yesterday)..my dear it was really a surprise to me coz it was after i applied i even got to start reading and following up more on the thread i got scared at some point when i even saw some documents that was mentioned here like sop, letter of previous employment place ,sponsor birth certificate, sponsor passport biodata page, siblings birth cerificate and parents too, police report too etc. men all this things been no dey my application i said to my sef i dun f up o.. The only things i submitted was my trv forms, sponsor letter, sponsor account statement(personal and company) , sponsor cac documents, my nysc discharge, waec certificate, degree certificate, diploma in telecoms certificate,my personal account with just 170k closing balance, ielts, identification letter, my bsc school transcript, evidence of paid 2kcad, admission letter, accomodation offer letter from school and above all THE G FACTOR(GOD). this are just what i used in applying for the first time and getting it.. i think a simple and genuine application makes the job easy for the vo. i applaud these guys frank , iyjuwa, chuks and many others i cant remember their names i dont reply nor comment though but i follow your posts and comments and you give really good advices and una dey try e no easy to dey give free advice abeg so GOD bless you all and reward you all ur heart desires .. for those expecting it will be your turn soon..cheers yall and all the best to you all.

chibreezy,
Congratulations on your achievement (TRV Approval). I must say that this was the hand work of God. Wow! No personal assets, no employment letter, No SOP, No birth certificates for family members, No academic/career progression, No proof of relationship with sponsor etc... and still got approved. You're indeed a favoured child and destined to be in Canada.

I'm happy for you chibreezy and a big AMEN to your prayers.

All the best!

yemdogg:
Boss! I see you're doing a wonderful job on here. Keep it up bro. My salute.

Thank you and I remain loyal Boss! The young man is giving out what he has learnt from his boss! Good to see you're doing well bro.

All the best!

Biakwa:
Good day house.

Nice to be on this forum.

@ Mr.justwise i salute you,please keep on the good work,may God bless you.
@ Mr. Frankrobbn1 you indeed have a hart of gold.

For all that are waiting,our waiting will not be in vain.

We awaits good news

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Biakwa, God bless you. Thanks for the compliments.

cindelinc,

That's good! Using your dad as a sponsor is a credible one to your application. Make sure that the contract company account you plan using, he(Dad) is the sole signatory to the account and make sure before you print the bank statement it closes with a good sum, possibly add your dad personal savings statement to show proof of his personal financial establishment. Going for M.eng for 3 to 5 semesters (2 years) is also good. Endeavor to construct a convincing SOP that will stand out to present your case to the visa officer.

yemdogg:
If you're looking to pursue a course based masters program, could be possible. However, you'd have to apply to many institutions just to improve your chances of admission.

A standing ovation to the Grand Boss, the General, Retired but not tired, he is no other person but....... YEMDOGG , it's really nice seeing you here once again bro doing what you know how to do best. My boss, my solemn greetings goes to you. How have you been?

jnyuwa02:
All good intentioned prayer I am prone to say Amen to, but this hitting like button for one's TRV approval, na wa ooh has the feel of religious legalism that feels not right. My friend Frankobynn just pray and leave things like that, he is not pressed to move based on who hit a like button or not. He is a searcher of hearts and discerner of thoughts, his will will be done in everyone's life. Best!

Lol! This guy self jnyuwa02 , why are you quoting me at the beginning of the thread?. Isn't it too early to table my matter boss?

Well, This makes the beginning of each thread exciting and my reason for doing that is simply to elevate the depressed (Applicants who feel they can't make it again and decides to quit). Praying to God Almighty and asking prospective applicants to punch at the LIKE button is not bad and also not a religious legalism as you say, it all depends on how you see it from your own perspective my friend jnyuwa02.

Shalom!

Cindelinc,

Your plans are quiet good, but why 1 year program? You know the rate at which this visa officers tag applicants with 1 year study permit application. They see them as not a bona-fide student that will leave Canada at the end of their stay and they are using study permit as means to facilitate entry into Canada. Well, I never said its impossible okay, but chances are quiet Slim not with the high rate of refusals now a days. Applicants needs to put up an upright application.

Wait a minute, are you self sponsored ? Because I can see you mentioning funds for 2 years program will be much.

Before, I proceed I need to get an answer to my above question.

chigrad:
I actually stated all these points in my SOP. Is it now advisable to look for a course that is in line with my BSc. Or will that sound like desperation

chigrad,
You should present this with passion and full interest. There is nothing bad changing career path. Since you are business incline for the past 3 years and going for MBA shouldn't be a problem here. I must say your SOP was not properly written and convincing enough to the visa officer.

Changing a program that is reasonable in light with your previous studies/job role does not in any way sound desperation. Just that, You have to go through the process of securing Admission from the scratch. Which is quite stressful.

I advise you present your previous case well, other than going through admission process all over again. But if you feel you can't convince the visa officer then you can go for a program that is related to your previous studies. I believe a strong SOP should help your case here.

Shalom!

chigrad:
Hello. I applied for study permit twice and was denied in all. I requested for my GCMS note which I'll attach.
I have some concerns based on the reasons given. I read Chemistry for first degree, applied for Masters in Business admin. I have 3years work experience as a Business Development officer.prior to this I worked 1year as a chemist. Pls based on the GCMS note, what does Personal Circumstances and Family composition mean? During the application I applied alone without my spouse.
I will appreciate everyone's response.
Thank you

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chigrad,
This is very easy to tackle. Since you said you previously studied Chem for your first degree and having been into business for the past 3 years and intending to go for a business administration for your masters. You need to explain to the Visa officer that there is a career progression in your pursuit and endeavor to write convincingly why you choose to pursue business admin for your masters degree and why you deviated from chemistry to business after your first degree. Try as much as possible to link your job role to your intended program in your SOP.

This is what the visa officer require from you and when this is done, you will be fine.

chigrad:
Hello. I applied for study permit twice and was denied in all. I requested for my GCMS note which I'll attach.
I have some concerns based on the reasons given. I read Chemistry for first degree, applied for Masters in Business admin. I have 3years work experience as a Business Development officer.prior to this I worked 1year as a chemist. Pls based on the GCMS note, what does Personal Circumstances and Family composition mean? During the application I applied alone without my spouse.
I will appreciate everyone's response.
Thank you

Attach your GCMS Note first then we can tell you what went wrong on your application.

As we match into a new thread today. I decree and declare as many of you that are longing for TRV approval, Here me clearly God will change your story this time and as you click on the LIKE button may heaven force the visa officers to grant you your visas in Jesus name.

AMEN!
Your case is settled!!! Go and pick up your TRV counter foil!

Shalom!..............Loaded 100% Grace

MICHV1:
I am a fan of your posts as I do follow this thread silently cos it was the route of my journey. Keep up with the good work and with @Mocbex , @Austinpee and @Frankrobbn1.

People here should appreciate people who answered their questions and helped them put up their application for a successful TRV. Go out there and see what fake agents charge.

Do it yourself and you would be confident that you made it and got a genuine visa. I can boast that I have dual knowledge of both Canada & German admissions and study visa applications respectively. Courtesy of Nairaland.

I said I would drop my news here one day and I have cos of those that always ask me "bro you still dey naija"? the bro..oo don hold him Deutschland visa that will also permit me to enter other 24/26 European countries freely.

Those that sent me PM, I'll respond you while on my PC cos responding PMs with phone bounces back the responded mail.

I make a humble bow and exit..

*TRV Doctor*

Well said the boss of all bosses. I wish you the very best in all your endeavours. *TRV DOCTOR*

Shalom!

justwise:
@Frankrobbn1

Please do not advertise 3rd party services here directly/indirectly you have done this in the past.

I don't want to have prob with you in this thread but there is a limit..

Thank you.

Mr.justwise! To what do i owe this august visit?
Lol! I, Frankrobbn1 advertising 3rd party services?. I want to believe that you must be referring to the label on the image.
The fellow needed assistance and for real I never knew I was indirectly advertising a prohibited service. I only pasted the image so that the applicant in question and people of the same situation like this can learn from it and have a clear picture on how to address the concerns of the visa officer regarding their previous refused application and NOTHING ELSE. I never had any ulterior motive and I can't do anything to deter the image of this great forum.

Thank you!

Biakwa:
Well noted Frank!!

But i believe we actually submitted enough file/facts to the VO for the first application.
Please can what else do you think can be add up for the second submission,as the agent is still with most of the copies of the documents.Do you think the VO will not want to know why one application was rejected and if they have sort it out.
Now the issue that the VO raised for rejection,can one sight it in the current SOP/Sponsors letter as what has been treated/resolved with proof or we should be silent about it.Does it really matter?

Expecting your response.

Biakwa,

Of course yes! Any visa officer that will be responsible in reviewing applicant next Visa application will definitely go through their GCMS Data files to find out the factual reasons behind the refusal of the applicant previous application and check if applicant have shown concerns to their previous refusal grounds. This is the essence of ordering applicant file before reapplication.

As I said earlier, after tackling insufficient funds raised in the previous application, make sure you tackle other vital clauses like home ties, personal assets, current employment situation etc.. As a new visa officer might raise this refusal grounds after tackling insufficient funds, so while re-applying don't just face the refusal ground in which you were denied, try as much as possible to tackle the rest of the reasons that can lead to visa refusal. Cross all T's and dot every i's.

Yes! It very important to have a separate letter where you can address the concerns of the visa officer regarding the previous refused application, you should list out the things you have done to show that you have meet the requirements for a study permit. This letter can be titled LETTER OF EXPLANATION, it should be written by the applicant and not the sponsor.

Please find the attachment, I believe this will go a long way in constructing your letter of explanation to the visa officer regarding the previous refused application. Make sure you order for your GCMS note. Beware of plagiarism and don't copy verbatim. Thank you!

All the best!

MICHV1:
I now have my study visa and will be travelling to Germany soon.
Trv doctor* ...MichV..
Motto: dem no dey give up on this journey. Try to shame the devil

Congratulations to the boss of all bosses.

cindelinc:
Hello Frank,
Thanks for your assistance,

I temporarily put my application on hold to clarify something.
A friend advised that I most likely will be refused visa for the program which I have a admission for; 2 yrs diploma in project management (co-op) at Canadian college Vancouver. She says that the V.O will think that I am a migrant since I have a 2nd class upper in chemical engineering with 2 yrs experience applying to a college instead of a university

Please I need your input as I intend to convince the V.O using my SOP that I intend to return and manage my dad's construction projects using the knowledge and co-op experience .

cindelinc,

Your friend is perfectly correct Sir/Ma. You have a good CGPA 2.1 that can yield you a masters program. A visa officer will be wondering why you decided to go for a diploma program in project management that is no way related to your previous studies/job role, why not masters degree to show progression in studies/career, why not university instead of college.

My best advise is to stick for a masters degree that will be relevant to your previous studies in chemical engineering and to your 2 years working experience in the chemical field. Also go for university instead of a college. With this, you will have more chances of getting approval and save yourself the stress of cracking your brain to convince a Visa officer.

Reasons behind this, is because, the rate at which these visa officers denies applicants of their visas now a days is tremendously alarming and I don't advise any applicant to put their application at risk, all in the name of "LET ME TRY MY LUCK". Moreover, I don't think a visa officer will believe your motivation to study and explanation of coming back to your father's company after your studies, is something that can compel your return back home, in as much as there are so many applicants out there with the same aspirations like yours. So, most visa officers are use to this phrase...... "I'm coming back home to join/work for my father's/mother/uncle/aunty company or continue my job blah blah blah... These are normal phrases people use on their SOP, try establish strong reasons for coming back not just this. Discuss more on how your acquisition of a masters degree in this program will be of paramount benefit to your home country and your career prospects in Nigeria.

Finally, please do yourself good by going for a masters program that will be beneficial to you as a person and to your prospects back in Nigeria.

All the best!

jnyuwa02:
Better to be safe than sorry. Showing more funds than you really have is disenginous at best. Visa officers do catch up on it. I won't advice anybody to try it. After you paid your tuition, print your SOA. Not before. Seeing the tuition paid coming out of your account or that of your sponsor, gives major creds. Honesty is the best policy and has a way of vindicating you in the visa process.

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Well said jnyuwa02, but it doesn't really matter which account an applicant used in paying their tuition. I strongly doubt if a visa officer checks if tuition fees were paid from sponspor/applicant account. What a visa officer wants to see, is simply the proof of tuition payment and nothing else, no one cares which account it was paid from.
Let me use a case scenario where a distant relative/friend who is not a sponsor helps completes tuition payment for an applicant and the applicant submits their application without such amount of money reflecting that it went out from the applicant account nor their sponspors account and all in all they still got their visa approved. This happens in many different occasions not 1 nor twice.. This simply shows that a Visa officer don't care which account a tuition payment was carried out from.

As I said earlier your intake is a welcomed one. I'm not objecting it.