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Babl:
Hello Everyone, i submitted my study permit application together with my family- me, husband and 2 kids- 3years and 1 year respectively on February 26th, 2021,To the glory of God despite all fears, it was approved by June 10th, 2021 but my dependents application is still yet to be finalized. is there a possibility that only mine will be approved despite indicating my intention to go with my family in my LOE?

@frankrobbn @justwise @Lekiboboe and all gurus in the house, from your experience with family applications applying together, what are the chances of approving my family's application and so far i have sent emails, raised webforms and requested GCMS notes but still no update yet. The silence is scary as i thought PPR will come together. Have you seen cases where it takes so much time apart between principal applicant and family members?

Also the written authorization stated in the IRCC website, please can it apply in this case? can i request it even though there is an ongoing/pending application.

From the wisdom of my vast experiences dealing with several immigration applications to Canada, it is normal for IRCC to approve the principal applicant first before considering the other dependents. I have seen this happen on several occasions and have also observed first-hand a scenario whereby the spouse and the principal applicant were approved while the dependent children were denied. There is no blueprint that works for Canadian immigration processes and the format is not clearly spelled out by the authorities. As a result, should you keep sending emails to IRCC, they might not act fast on your family's application. The best practicable way of getting their attention to finalize processing of your family's application, is to reach out to a Member of Parliament (MP) within the jurisdiction where your school is situated in Canada. It was through the same means we were able to get the dependent children's application approved after a refusal as the visa officer was queried for his wrong assessment and the application was later changed from "refused" to "submitted" and at a subsequent time PPR was issued.

I would want to throw an intelligent question to you so as to broaden your expectations. Did you apply for a Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP) for your husband? If yes, he will require a travel authorisation letter from IRCC to accompany you to Canada and there is a seperate IRCC email for this purpose. However, on the account that you've filed for a visitor's application for him, his application will not be processed following the Canadian immigration procedures on ground due to travel restrictions on non-essential travellers.


I hope this information is helpful to your enquiry. All the best with your family's application.


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Lianna2020:
@ frankrobbn please check your mail

Congratulations on your soft landing. May the land of Canada favour you. I will respond to your email shortly.


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olabisi6438:
Guys.. can I open a new gckey for a new application?

You're free to open a new GC Key account for a fresh application. If your application was denied before, be aware that IRCC has your information stored on their GCMS database and will always refer to the previous application to cross-check for consistency in the information you gave them.


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CHIKACIC:
March 1st Applicant.

I ignored the NSE request since 5th March. When it expired on 5th April, my profile changed to “Not Applicable” but my status has been reading “Your Action Is Required” since then, even after sending web forms and multiple emails to Lagos and Nairobi offices and getting the generic “active review” response.

Thanks to @frankrobbn1. I did what you said and my status immediately changed to “SUBMITTED” after uploading a Letter of Explanation on why I was unable to submit my bank statement certificate (my financial sponsors are UK based), and transmitting same by electronically signing the application.

Hoping they will truly and actively review my application going forward.
4 months and counting.....IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL!

Good to know you implemented the advice given by me by uploading a written letter of explanation and transmitting the application to IRCC. Now, it is time to follow-up with IRCC office in Nairobi to finalize processing of your application. This will trigger action on your file and subsequently approval letter will drop.


Keep the house posted on the outcome of your case.


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DianneM:
Hello Mr. Frank, i need a clarification from you please. I have secured admission in Toronto and now wish to proceed with the study visa application. My sponsor (my Uncle) is in the US, and one requirement is to upload MyBankStatement for the NSE route. How do i go about getting this sponsorship if he's not in Nigeria.

Thank you.

As a general rule, I don't buy the idea of using third party (Uncle) sponsorship especially if the sponsor is resident abroad. It may it difficult to convince the immigration office that you will have access to funds during your studies in Canada without recourse to public funds. In light of this, I will rather suggest you use a close relative (parents or siblings) to finance your application to study in Canada. If not being able to get one, you should advice the immigration in writing when you receive the NSE request, that your sponsor is resident of United States and do not have a Mybank Statement Certificate.



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ODUNESKI:
Hi Frank,

Can someone submit a GRE result in place of the IELTS even if the deadline has passed?
Thank you.

IRCC didn't request for GRE for NSE, therefore submitting one in place of the IELTS Certificate doesn't tally. If you choose to opt out, you're to advise IRCC in writing and provide reasons as to why you can't provide the IELTS.


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DeeApproved:
Good afternoon sir, thanks for the support for us so far. The Lord Almighty shall grants all good desires, help shall rise for u when u need one in Jesus name. Please how can I reach your through email or phone number.

Amen! Thank you for the prayers and best wishes. You can reach out to me via my signature, I will respond accordingly.


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SuomyNona:
LONG POST !!!

All praise to God.

Application Timeline:

Application submission and confirmation - May 09
Biometric request - May 10
Biometric completed and updated- May 11
Background check started - May 11
Medical update - May 19 (Upfront Medical April 19)
Eligibility review started - May 24
1st ghost update - May 31
2nd ghost update - June 07
3rd ghost update - June 18
Correspondence Letter - June 29
Original Passport Request - June 29

Key Details:

Undergraduate degree, research experience and work experience are directly related to the intended MSc thesis program. I also received a financial offer for the study duration from the program (Graduate Fellowship Award and Research Assistantship).

Application documents - IMM forms, Digital Photo, Passport Scan, LOA

Proof of Financial Support:
- Funding letter from my program (stating the support for full tuition, living expenses and other expenses for 2 years)
- Signed funding contract with the program
- Letter of sponsorship from my dad (stating support for travel expenses, required quarantine stay and miscellaneous expenses pending disbursement of the first month stipend)
- MBS of sponsor's savings account
- MBS of sponsor's pension account
- Sponsor's investment assets
- Sponsor's international passport
- Sponsor's work ID
- Sponsor's last promotion letter
- Sponsor's retirement letter
- Sponsor's pension authorization letter
- Sponsor's car ownership document
- Sponsor's landed properties documents

Client Information:
- Letter of Explanation (5 pages with subheadings for pertinent areas)
- Undergraduate degree certificate
- Undergraduate degree transcript
- IELTS certificate
- Birth certificate
- Police character certificate
- NYSC certificate
- NYSC PPA acceptance letter
- Nigeria Society of Engineers membership certificate
- Work employment letter
- Work reference letter
- Work I.D card
- Detailed CV
- Conference papers
- Publication
- International passport of all family members filled in the family information form
- Some daily news screenshot to buttress points made in the LOE on how my intended study will address an urgent national issue.


Special thanks to Frankrobbn1 for his advice and efforts on my application. I really appreciate his constant support and encouragement to ease my concerns (I was still asking him last night about my plan to send a document through webform and he replied me not to complicate things and keep calm). May God reward you abundantly.

Thanks to Chocs for her input on my LOE, she dedicated her time to give me detailed feedback. May God bless her.

Thanks to Lekiboboe and Justmellow. I reached out to both for their opinions on my study plans. May God ease both their affairs.

I am grateful to my friends who turned up at critical moments and helped me navigate the whole process flawlessly. JosephYemsol who drove me to Alagbọn for PCC and also drove me to VFS office for biometric. Also, Atiteb4 who personally accompanied me to IOM clinic and waited till I got the whole upfront medical process sorted. I pray that their applications be successful too.

And finally, I am grateful to everyone on this platform; the insights, opinions, testimonies, questions and answers were really helpful through out the process (both application and waiting period).

May all our desires be granted.

Congratulations to you bro @SuomyNona on the successful outcome of your study permit application. I appreciate you for the compliments and best wishes. Thank you for taking the time to share your invaluable experience in the process. I am happy to have been a part of your successful student visa application and wish you all the best in Canada!


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Freebands01:
Hello Mr frank, I have a friend in this situation also. She couldn’t meet up with the NSE route. Please how does she sign electronically on her CIC portal?

The portal should be open for her to upload documents for the NSE request. She should provide supporting evidence that corroborates that she doesn't require proof of English Proficiency.


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dyce101:
Please gurus in the Ouse
I submitted my document April 27th
NSE request dropped may 7th, I ignored it
No update till now
I am a bit concerned about my current status still displaying YOUR ACTION IS REQUIRED please do I need to tell them to continue with normal route ?
Or is that how my application status will be till they request for medical, please I need answers on this

"YOUR ACTION IS REQUIRED" indicates that you've not transmitted the NSE response to IRCC for processing. Please transmit the document you've uploaded by electronically signing the application with your full name as written on your international passport.


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Awas:
i applied in February for a school in Nova Scotia. My bio metrics has been updated , i did an upfront medicals and later on included it. End of May they requested for medicals and i sent it and since then i have not heard anything . please what can i do

In all indications, your application is progressing on the right track. You should follow up with the Kenya Nairobi visa office via webform to expedite the processing of your application and communicate a decision to you. Make it a daily routine to contact them twice a day for an update on your application.

Contact Nairobi office via this medium: IRCC WEBFORM - NAIROBI


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olasubomy:
Nice one, congrats!

I did not know Frank has a business on immigration issues he runs, and I can't remember him ever advertising his business here; such a rare gem.

I have seen firsthand people attacking @Frankrobbn1 on this forum severally, but he always remained consistent and patient in helping people selflessly.

God bless him bountifully.

Thanks for your compliment and best wishes bro.

Without deviating, I have a registered consultancy firm with a unique expertise in dealing with refused applications and difficult files. I pride myself on combining my vast experience and knowledge which have resulted in several successful applications. Interestingly, some approvals shared here on this platform directly retained my firm services in their applications (which was not announced). More importantly, I didn't deem it fit to advertise my firm services here as many individuals have known me for over the years for my top-notch experience in the industry.

Although, I do inform prospective applicants about my services whenever they reach out to me with their complex immigration cases. Having said that, I will be here periodically to answer a few questions and proffer solutions for applicants as this will be my little way of helping others succeed.


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Piecoco:
Greetings my fellow Nairalanders!

WHAT GOD CAN NOT DO, DOES NOT EXIST.

LONG POST ALERT!!

This is my 5th application o!Indeed what God cannot do does not exist. Below are the details of my application.

Application submitted - February 16, 2021.

Request Letter (NSE) - February 25, 2021.

Responded to NSE request by writing an LOE stating that I don't require proof of English Proficiency (IELTS) and that MUN have duly accessed my level of English Proficiency based on my previous academic background. This letter was written by @Frankrobbn1 and submitted the next day.

BVL and PPR - came in simultaneously by 6:00am June 28, 2021.

DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED

IRCC FORMS 

1. Application for Study Permit Made Outside of Canada (IMM1294E),
2. Family Information form (IMM5645E)
3. Temporary Resident form (IMM5257B)

PERSONAL DOCUMENTS

1. My Family Members Birth certificates.
2. Memorial University Unconditional Official Letter of Admission (MASc in Oil and Gas Engineering)
3. Tuition receipt (I paid the entire two years tuition fees for my MASc in Oil and Gas Engineering) 
4. My Birth Certificate,
5. Police Character Certificate,
6. WAEC Certificate,
7. My International Passport Bio data page,
8. Family picture
9. NYSC discharge certificate
10. Professional Certifications
11. Degree certificate
12. Transcripts
13. Volunteer reference letters from professional bodies where I am a member. 
14. My Landed property documents valued over 30Million Naira.
15. Passport Photograph.
16. Pictures with my fiancée 
17. Affidavit of return (drafted by Frankrobben).
18. Statement of Purpose (written by Frankrobben)
19. Letter of explanation (this letter specifically addressed the concerns of the visa officer regarding my proof of funds and source of income in a professional manner)
20. Financial Table (this detailed the total expenses and funds available for my stay in Canada)
21. Pictures with my fellow colleagues where I did my undergraduate internship.

EMPLOYMENT AND PROOF OF FUNDS DOCUMENTS

1. Statement of Account (Personal Account) with a closing balance of N9,309,366.23
2. My bank statement certificate with ticket ID and password
3.. Tuition Receipt for two years (26,000CAD)
4. Certificate of business registration (CAC)
5. Particulars of directors of the company.
6. Reference letters from my clients attesting to my company's services (Oil and Gas company).
7. Business invoices.
8. My company's complimentary card
9. Photos of my business premises.

I began the process of immigrating to Canada through the study route in 2019. The agent who filed and processed my last applications messed up too many things and kept me in jeopardy of never being able to get approval. Very simple here ......he was in way over his head and did not have the necessary knowledge or experience to deal with my case. But after I had contacted @Frankrobbn1 the MD/CEO of fandrglobal.com, the whole story changed. I must say that Frankrobben is a genius and a God-sent who rescued me from my difficult condition after four (4) visa refusals. May God bless @Frankrobbn1 as he gave me hope when all hope was lost.

My last application was denied on the basis of insufficient and available funds to pay for my tuition fees and to maintain myself during the proposed period of my study in Canada. I was very devastated and heart-broken when I got the refusal letter from IRCC in June 2020. Seeing the success stories being shared on this platform about @Frankrobbn1, I decided to take a bold step by reaching out to him for assistance with my complex case and it was the best decision I ever made.

To summarize my case, Frank professionally analysed the reasons for the refusal and encouraged me to order for my GCMS notes in an effort to obtain the factual concerns of the visa officer. After I had received my notes, he took his time to review my notes and gave me timely advice adjusted to reality, thus setting my expectations.

He took up the application and shared his expert advice that I should pay the entire two years tuition fees and have funds left for my living expenses during the two year duration of my studies. During the waiting period, Frank had always followed up with drafting emails sent to IRCC for expeditious processing of my application.

He gave me the direct contact number of the Member of Parliament in Newfoundland in June 10, 2021, who submitted an enquiry on my behalf to IRCC seeking for an update on my application. After getting a response from the MP, my eligibility review which has been on hold for more than 15 weeks immediately commenced.

@Frankrobbn1, I truly appreciate your support during this difficult challenging time. Your help has been invaluable; I don't know how I would have managed without your help and support. Again, thank you so much. I sincerely appreciate your generosity. Thank you so much for being there for me. It means more than I can say.

For those who are looking at this and thinking if it is a good idea to work with @Frankrobbn1, I say to you: at first it may not seem like a considerable investment, but if your intention is to have a hitch-free Canadian immigration process, it is really worth it. Personally, I paid for him to handle my difficult profile and his expertise made all the difference in my application. I am infinitely grateful.

I appreciate you all individually and collectively for a job well done on this platform. Success to everyone expecting an update. Thank you

Lastly, where are my fellow MUN scholars,  please let's connect oooo. 

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Wow! this is so impressive brother �! Thank you for taking the time to write such a kindhearted and positive review. I truly appreciate your touching words and compliments, this means a lot to me. I am glad that my expertise in handling complex immigration cases brought success to your successful study visa application after 4 rejections. I wish you all the best in Canada.

I will be expecting my continued assistance towards the SOWP application.


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Sonsynas:
Hi guys..please for someone that has a background in governance. Done with Msc international relations.

Do you guys think that public policy analysis or peace and conflict studies will fly for second masters in Canada?

What is your current employment status (job title), you should apply for a program that is directly relevant with your job in Nigeria.


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nairaandaed:
Pls guys i need urgent advice, i just got my transcript from school and noticed so many errors, my date of birth which is 24 july 1992 was written as 25 july 1992, also my cgpa on the transcript is second class lower while my degree certificate is carrying second class upper, i was about applying for admision when i noticed al these, wil this be an issue, what do u guys think, and am not even in nigeria now to be able to go back to school and complain, can i go ahead and apply with the transcrip like that, am tinking of swearing affidavit for the date of birth issue. Any advice pls

Some colleges might accept such discrepancies in your grade and Date of birth. However, the Canadian immigration authorities may flag your application for misrepresentation thus unavoidably leading to a Five (5) year ban. I will advice you make contact with the exams and records of your school to know how these mistakes on your degree certificate and transcripts can be corrected before you apply for your visa.


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Lekiboboe:
Good evening Honorables, trust you are doing great.

I want make an enquiry for a PHD holder who wants to come to Canada for his PostDoc.

Is PostDoc a Job or just like a Research Graduate program one can use the admission letter to apply for Study Visa

Any further enlightenment would be appreciated

Thanks

A postdoc (or "post-doc," "postdoctoral," or "postdoctoral research) fellowship is a training-focused position available to people who have earned a doctorate. Postdoc positions usually act as a stepping-stone between the student experience and the full-time professional experience. Most positions are two to three years and some can be extended. In a nutshell "it is a training and the fellow will be paid during the entire duration of the program"


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Jonjohnson:
Please, I am confussed, Can I get masters admission with CGPA of 3.48/5 ( B. Sc Economics) though it's a 2:2

You can secure a Master's with your grade for an MBA program, however, your personal statement must be demonstrate that you're a deserving student for this program and would graduate top of class if granted admission.


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lolathegenie:
Good morning people, please i have a question how do people upload information like IELTS, upfront medical proof, statement of purpose, proof of employment along with their application?
I don't see the option to upload all that. Or do you just merge all of them together and submit it under the Client Information section of the application?
I just need to clarify. Thanks

This question has been answered by me far back in 2018 on this platform. Please check this link DETAILED LIST OF DOCUMENTS FOR STUDY VISA AND THEIR APPROPRIATE CATEGORIES FOR UPLOAD



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justjify:
Hello Fellow Plan B colleagues.
Please I have a question, I have been seeing Online Application submission. Please, is it application to your school or what?
Pardon this question. Person wey ask question no de miss road.

What they meant by "Online Application Submission" is the medium through which they submitted their study permit application (i.e online route).


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Foski01:
Hi guys...

I salute!!

Gurus, having gotten passport request, what part of this form should I sign ...

Help! Help!

Congratulations on the receipt of a passport request (PPR). Please note you're required to fill ONLY the page 2 of the consent form. It should be printed two (2) copies with other supporting documents (biometrics slip, transmission fee, plain paper with details of your name, address, phone number)


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Ivygive:
Please does this mean I have to resubmit all my documents again?

The IRCC agent confirmed that the information you submitted differs from what they have on their database. Kindly recheck the details and resubmit another enquiry, so they can assist you better with an update on your file.


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HorlarJP:
I am applying for the Canada study visa but this time outside of Nigeria , do I need to pay for the biometrics again or just the application fee and visa fee.

Since you've done biometrics in your previous application, you don't need to pay for a new one. The biometrics is valid for a decade for any temporary Resident application to Canada.


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Teemenzo:
Abeg guys help me with frankrbben's number. I was told he knows about this proof of fund very well. Thank you all.

How may I be of assistance to you? I can confirm the receipt of your email, I will respond to your concerns shortly.


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Pinkey2021:
IT IS PPR MY PEOPLE!!! WHERE ARE MY FELLOW MARCH FOLKS??!!!

GOD IS TOO MUCH.

PLEASE NOTE: VERY VERY VERY LONG POST!!!

This journey started last year (click on my moniker to read my first post on thread 18 to get an idea of what I’m talking about).

CANADA HAS BEEN A BIG DREAM OF MINE. I’VE BEEN ALMOST EVERYWHERE BUT CANADA (LOL).

I PRAYED THIS APPROVAL INTO EXISTENCE. I FASTED, KEPT DOING MIDNIGHT PRAYERS AND JOINED NSPPD PRAYER ALTAR WITH PASTOR JERRY EZE DAILY, BECAUSE THERE’S A HUGE POTENTIAL BUSINESS/CAREER OPPORTUNITY I’M HOPING TO EXPLORE IN CANADA AFTER MY STUDIES AND THIS ROUTE IS THE BEST WAY I KNOW TO ACHIEVE IT. THROUGH THIS ROUTE I’LL BE KILLING THE PROVERBIAL TWO BIRDS WITH ONE STONE, (THAT IS GETTING A CANADIAN QUALIFICATION WHICH WILL AID A GREAT DEAL WITH THIS PARTICULAR OPPORTUNITY). AND TODAY GOD DID IT!!!


This was a Self Sponsorship Application

SECTION ONE
MAIN DOCUMENTS
➡️All Required Immigration Forms:
imm1294e (Application for Study Permit Made Outside Canada)
imm5257b (Application for Temporary Residence)
imm5645e (Family Information Form)


REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
➡️ TABLE OF CONTENTS
➡️Letters of Acceptance — Old and New (After refusal last year I deferred from Fall 2020 to Fall 2021.
PROOF OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT
➡️CSCS Stock/Share statement showing current value exceeding N5M

➡️Reference letter from my Stock broker

➡️myBankStatement certificate & password showing sufficient funds for my living expenses, my flight ticket and other miscellaneous expenses throughout the duration of my stay in Canada

➡️Bank Reference Letter

➡️Proof of Rental Income (Lease agreements & rent receipts of 6 of our fully rented properties) as additional sources and proof of funds.

➡️DLI Invoice and Full 1yr Tuition Receipt

➡️Business CAC certificate of Incorporation

➡️Tax certificate

➡️Company business card

➡️Business Investment Receipts, Invoices, and Import Duties

➡️Notarized certificate of Net worth of our immovable investments with their current value totaling over N350M✔️


SECTION TWO
CLIENT INFORMATION SECTION
➡️Statement of Purpose/Explanation
➡️Degrees and Transcripts
➡️Husband’s letter of Consent

HOME TIES & FAMILY
➡️Marriage certificate
➡️Husband and Children’s Passports
➡️Pictures with my Family—husband and children

HOME & ECONOMIC TIES
➡️Deeds of Assignment, Conveyance, and Property Management Agreement of three of our properties
➡️Pension Certificate
➡️Pictures of my business premises
➡️Husband’s business CAC registration
➡️Car papers for three of our vehicles

HOME & PROFESSIONAL TIES
➡️CV
➡️Current Contract with a global establishment
➡️Letter of Introduction and Recommendation from former bosses and business associates
➡️Pictures with business associates on business trips abroad
➡️Past employment: Employment Offer, Confirmation, Letter of Increase & Resignation Letters

TRAVEL HISTORY
➡️Old International passports showing Visas & several stamps of entry and exit to several countries including USA, Europe, etc

Application Timeline:

Application Submitted: 4th March, 2021

Biometrics Done: on 25th September, 2020 (yet to be updated on my GC Key account/portal).

Background Check: commenced 5th March, 2021

Upfront Medical: 25th February, 2021 (submitted with my application on 4th Mar. But was only updated on 16th June same day after I resent it)

Ordered GCMS Notes: May 25th

Received GCMS Notes: June 24th (nothing much was in it). Was contemplating sending another one next week.

Eligibility Review: commenced 24th June

BVL/PPR: June 26

Going for a 1yr PG certificate.


This was a 2nd Application. First application I did not include any of the above documents. I was a complete novice. (Lol). I didn’t even include my Tuition receipt or CAC or property docs, nothing at all, just my LOA, qualifications and passport that’s all.

But thank God for Nairaland where I learned everything I needed to know for a successful application (especially, as a self-sponsored applicant).

Also, since I didn’t include vital docs in my last application, I decided to overload them with documents this time around

I keyed in to @justexcellent testimony of his approval and wrote out the same prayer points he used while I fasted earlier this year.

God bless you all richly and establish us in our quests for destiny fulfillment. A big thank you goes out to @frankrobbn, @justmellow, @justexcellent (for that wonderful and inspiring testimony), @lekiboboe for your tireless constant help here, and of course to everyone new and old who has contributed to the success of this thread thereby helping fulfill destinies. God bless and reward you all abundantly in Jesus Mighty name.

End Note: my love letter arrived while I was praying this morning by 4am. Didn’t realize it until I checked by 12noon thereabout.

Didn’t know they send PPRs on Saturdays!!!

INDEED WHAT GOD CANNOT DO DOES NOT EXIST.

Congratulations on the approval of your study permit. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with other group members. I'm glad to have been part of your success story, I wish you nothing but success!


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Carebeyondcure:
Please can someone pay for my tuition fee from canada but the person is not my sponsor and will the payment still require my passport because I don't have it yet

Anyone can pay your tuition fees in Canada. By the way, how were you able to secure admission in Canada without International Passport? Please verify the authenticity of your acceptance before sending money to anyone.


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MyRace:
VERY VERY LONG POST ALERT!
However, I thought to write this long so that different people can pick a thing or two......
Do read along....................

Hello everyone, thank you for your kind words and congrats to all who have gotten their PPR thus far. As promised, I'll try to share my story with you guys, even though it's incomplete as of yet.


Family of 5
Study permit for me and 3 children, visitor's visa for hubby
Submitted June 10, 2020.
Biometrics request June 11
Biometrics done August 24 (a day after VFS reopened)
GCMS requested August 28
Refusal September 24
GCMS came back Sept 28

Now, from the GCMS notes, I noticed the following:
1. The decision to refuse was taken as at July 11! Guys try to order your GCMS as early as 6 weeks into your application.
2. There was an error in reaching one of the reasons for my refusal. I had done an MBA in Nigeria, going for a Masters of Finance, but the VO interpreted it that I had done an MFin previously and so there's no career progression.

Immediately i received the GCMS, I torn between reapplying and seeking a Judicial Review (JR). The reason I considered the JR in the first place was because I felt the refusal simply unfair and baseless. Yes, a visa is not my right, however, as long as an individual meets the guidelines set in place, it is only fair that they receive a positive outcome.

Another reason I considered it is because, it's an opportunity people rarely use and this has given VOs the leeway to keep refusing people on a whim. If more people contest their refusal and win, it will likely lead to an overhaul of the current system going on in Nairobi.

October 2, I contacted an Immigration Consultant on Instagram about the possibility of reapplying. After reviewing all my documents, he insisted I go for JR, but hubby was not convinced. 1 because he didn't want to "fight" the Canadian immigration system and 2, he wasn't sure if the outcome would be successful especially considering the cost difference between paying a lawyer and reapplying.
Well, Consultant introduces us to an Immigration Lawyer. He reviews my documents again and said that I had a "Perfect" application, and so there's no reason for a refusal. Then he went ahead and offered to go ahead without a DIME being paid! If he loses, he goes away empty handed, but if he succeeds, then we pay a certain amount above the initial base amount. Hubby was more confortable with this arrangement.

October 29th after many back and forth, we submitted our application for JR. We were meant to get a response exactly 30 days which was to lapse on November 29th.

November 29th, Lawyer receives an email from the IRCC lawyers asking for additional 3 days to file their response.

And then silence, no further communication or even the expected response.

December 19th, I received an email saying there was a notification on my GCKey.

I logged on, and saw that the portion that usually shows "refused" had changed to "submitted". Every other member of my family's own still remained "refused". We called lawyer, he said he hasn't heard from them. Now, "success" with regards to our agreement with the Lawyer is when IRCC asks for "settlement". So at this point, it seemed like my application had been reopened without any agreement between my Lawyer and that of IRCC.

The wait was unimaginable!

January 12 I ordered GCMS and it came back February 12, and in it, it was stated that my application has been reopened because of a JR and my Lawyer has accepted the terms of the settlement!

Immediately, we sent the GCMS to him, still he maintained he hadn't heard anything from them. February finished, nothing!

March 3rd, Lawyer receives a letter requesting for a settlement on the case and the terms of the settlement. This was the exact same letter in my GCMS notes posted to my portal AS AT DECEMBER 2020! Anyway, we felt at least things are moving small small.

March 11, I received a request for additional documents. Really, what was important were new LOA and Financial statements.

March 24 uploaded the requested documents.

April 10 did up-front medical

April 29 Up-front medical passed

May 3, review for uploaded documents started.

June 16, Correspondence letter and PPR, 2 minutes apart.

Hubby and the children's applications were not reopened, we're currently in a dilemma as to whether to reapply for them or right a letter to IRCC. Your kind suggestions would be highly appreciated.

A few things to note from my personal experience:

1. The VOs are not as smart or as efficient as we tend to give them credit for.

2. Most times, approvals and refusals are given based more on feelings than clear evidence before them.

3. While I understand that JR is an expensive route, it would be nice if more people do it as it will highlight a lot of the rubbish they do at the embassy.

4. Lastly, let's be considerate to other people about how we boast after getting PPR. Trust me, the things you boast about: perfect SOP, Prayers, Documents etc, there are people who did all that and more and still got refused.

In the course of this journey, I also started to pursue a student visa in tbe UK before things started looking up, and believe me, the system with the British is far more transparent than that of Canada. Once you meet the requirements at submission, you are over 80% sure you'll be awarded the visa. But there's a lot of bias and subjectivity with the Canadian embassy.

I want to thank every single contributor to this Agile forum for the work you do! I submitted a "Perfect Application" ( according to my Lawyer) thanks to the stuff I got from here.

Also, I want to thank @frankrobben for his patience and selflessness here. People drag him all the time, but he never relents in being helpful. I remember the day I wrote about the JR option and his contribution and how he was dragged and insulted. Yet, he and I have never had any direct encounter and the Consultant and Lawyer did not come from him. Well done!
I pray everyone gets their prayers answered as well

@MyRace, Thank you for taking the time to share your invaluable feedback and impactful experience in the Canadian immigration journey.

As for the bolded statement, I have grown to understand that "Whatever you do, good or bad, people will always have something to say. And for one to remain at the top of the game, you must be ready to face criticism at every phase of the stage". This has shaped my reasoning over the years and I'm open to more criticism .

Along same line, I appreciate you leaving such a kindhearted review and compliments. I am glad to have been a part of your process of immigrating to Canada and wish you nothing but success!

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Favour132:
nothing in ur signature

You're welcome to contact me should you require my assistance in your application.


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Favour132:
Good Evening Sir. Pls how do I reach you for guidelines on how to start my application?..

You can reach out to me via my signature and I'll provide my professional guidance and assistance.


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Feelmystarshine:
Can I have have mail boss, for better communication

You can reach out via my signature.


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Queenmama03:
Indeed what my God cannot do does not exist!
PPR received just now.
I still feel like I'm dreaming.
April 22nd applicant
@FrankRobbn1 you are the real MVP.

Dear Queen,

I appreciate you taking the time to write out this review. I strive hard to handle each case brought to my table with great attention and utmost care. Thank you for trusting my capabilities and I'm glad that my expertise in handling complex immigration cases brought success to your application. I wish you all the best in Canada!

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Zocken:
Good morning people. I need the gurus to help take a look at this scenario;
Here's someone who has been working as an internal Auditor with a Federal Government agency for the last 10 years. Holds ND Accounting (2004), BSc accounting (2008), Msc Policy Analysis (2016), ANAN certificate (2016). Married with 3 kids. The proposed course of study is Masters in Organizational Management in Canada. The main reason for this choice of course is in preparation for managerial position at the place of work. How convincing could this reason be?
Frank opinions please.....

My professional advice for you is to go for Master of Management in International Accounting and Finance at the University of Windsor. This is the best program for your profile and most applications I have efficiently handled were successful with it. Do this and share your success story on this thread.


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ireneayeni:
Thank you so much Frank. I will also like to ask, I am including the CaC document to show as a form of hometie but I do not have any form of bank statement that shows how money goes In and Out of the business or the possible amount the business has been able to acquire, Can that be questioned in any way?

It's not a red flag should you don't include your business bank statement or tax clearance certificate with your application. The business registration certificate and invoices are enough evidence to show that you've a business in Nigeria. Now, the storyline as to what you plan to do with this business after your studies in Canada boils down to your letter of explanation. Given that the visa officer's are not custodian of knowledge, you ought to explain every piece of document/information attached with your submission in a detailed and persuasive manner.



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