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Onweke:
Good day,
I got a message to check my profile that my action is required. I saw request letter and when opened this is what I saw (Payment receipt required). You have an outstanding debt to the crown for previous immigration service rendered, processing should stop . kindly see attached. I paid and submitted for my student visa successfully. The application number on the body of the request letter is not mine. I am confused. What do I do ?
@Justmellow
@Frankrobbn
@awys
@lekiboboe
@all

Thank you.

Provide a detailed letter of explanation addressing the alleged concerns of the immigration officer. Your response to the letter should be well-worded and should highlight the fact that the application number stated on the request letter is wrong and doesn't have any correlation with the information present on your CIC account.

Include the following documents with your response:
1. Evidence of your application submission letter,
2. PDF screenshot of your CIC account while sighting your application number.
3. Detailed and concise letter of explanation.
4. PDF screenshot of Do not reply mail from IRCC after the submission of your file.


I believe with this evidence on file, the immigration authorities will correct the mistake from their part.


Ps: Please submit your response via IRCC official webform as well as the column provided on your CIC account.

CC: OBANLABAMIDELE2

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sleekcheek:
I took a piece of advice from here and sent a mail to a constituency member of the town where my school is located. I received a response from his office asking for details of my application and they assisted in making enquires to IRCC on my behalf. I got my PPR in less than 2 weeks after that. I don't know if it's a coincidence but I thought I should mention it.

Congratulations on your approval. However, the successful outcome of your application is merely a coincidence as Members of Parliament of Canada do not have any impact to expedite the processing of one's application. The role of an MP within your jurisdiction is to seek for information/update on their constituent application. In some cases, they help with reconsideration process for applications submitted to IRCC. In all, please be advised that they don't have influence in one's application.



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Jojocrawch:
Greetings everyone!

Dear Nairaland gurus

@OtunbaTee @Frankrobbn1 @Lekkiboboe @Olasubomy @Justmellow and other gurus;

It it advisable to use my dad’s axamansard savings account as POF as supposed to a regular bank statement

I’ll appreciate your prompt response��

Personally, I don't think its a wise idea to use only your dad's axamansard savings account for your visa application.


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Royalty95:
Please how do you improve on this skills.

Improving on those skills is a no-brainer for me as I read a lot of highly intellectual books and my day-to-day life, i interact with extremely impactful people who inculcate imperial values in me. I trust you can do better if you focus considerable interest in making this feat.


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Ifeoluwaaaa:
Please sir how do you apply so that you can get nse request?

NSE request is automated whenever you apply for your study permit without the requisite documents. By applying through the NSE program, you need to provide copy of MyBank Statement Certificate and scanned copy of your IELTS report form.


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Johnpaul94:
Good am NL,

I would appreciate if anyone can tell me cost of the study application fee, cos my agent told me it’s $185.

I’m just trying to avoid extortion from the agent.

Thanks.

Your agent may be correct in a way depending on whether you've had an existing profile with IRCC. Application fee is 150CAD and Biometrics is 85CAD. In total, you're to pay 235CAD for a first time application. Whilst, for subsequent applications you're to pay $150CAD.



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Teenie19:
Hello House, I have a question,

How does MBS work? Do Visa Officers have access to "actual" bank balance anytime they log in? Or they only see what you submitted....thank you

The visa officers have no access to the actual available balance after the mybank statement certificate was issued. The purpose of the my bank statement is to verify the authenticity of the transactions carried out in the account and the sitting balance as at when you submitted it.



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Lekiboboe:
Copied ##


Breaking News : Canada Study Permit

Now, students will not be able to change the DLI/Institute after study visa approval.

Student has to lodge a fresh application for new DLI.

To know more about this information
click on below link :

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/change-schools.html


@Frankrobbn1 @JustMellow

Kindly interprete this information to avoid any form of misleading & misinterpretation

Thanks

You're certainly free to change your DLI from within Canada provided you've documents like Acceptance Letter, tuition receipts, confirmation of enrollment letter from the DLI you're transferring to. If you're outside of Canada and wants to switch to another DLI, you must provide a new letter of acceptance and may apply for a fresh study permit. To cut a long story short, its better to effect the change of DLI from within Canada.



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awys:
In the pre-assesmeht notes all the points you raised were all marked to make sense read the VO's pre-assesmeht notes the last page of the GCMS notes my thinking is maybe a junior VO pre- assessed the Application to be good based on the notes the VO gave then a more senior VO reassessed it again and deli it's not okay by him or her cuz the pre-assesmeht is positive and cleared all the gray areas they finally denied her for so I don't understand IRCC ooo

This is absolutely correct. Every application received at the Canadian embassy passes through the pre-assessment stage and later transferred to the Senior Immigration Officer for a decison to be made on the file. Its not possible for an immigration officer to start a file and complete it instantly. There are laid down regulations and procedures which governs the operations of the visa officers.



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MzMisty:
Hello Guys,

If your pre-assessment report came looking good from your gcsm note but your application got denied, please what does it imply/mean?

Reasons:

* Purpose of visit

* personal assets and financial status

* Your proposed studies are not reasonable in light of one or more: your qualifications,
previous studies, level of establishment, language abilities, or your future prospects and plans.

Most of the time, it's the Program Case Analyst who does the R-10 check that often evaluates the pre-assessment report. This initial assessment does not in anyway guarantee the success of your application. Please be guided that it's the sole responsibility of the Senior Immigration Officer at the High Commission of Canada to give the final review and pass your eligibility assessment for study permit. In your case, after the review of your supporting documents by the responsible Senior immigration officer, he is not satisfied that you're a bonafide student who will pursue a post graudate certificate program in International Business Management from Canada and depart after studies.



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skull4eva:
Good morning guys @awys @frank, @just mellow @anon123, @lekibonoe and others please it is urgent so that it can be fast my study permit was granted last month and i have my visa with me differed my admission for a PhD to fall 2021 after i start classes for winter initially. Now i want to apply for a SOWP for my spouse and VV for my two kids since they are under 5years to come along with me. Can i apply for her now? or i must get to canada before i do that? my spouse will use her job as home ties as we already applied for one year leave of absence is this feassible?
as per the Proof of Funds shud it be in her account or in mine? presently i have 6m naira in mine and 1m in hers and i also have a graduate research assistant offer of 18k cad per year (10k from supervisor and 8k from dept) please advise accordingly. am asking becos i heard that i will need to attach my study permit to the SOWP application and the study permit would be issued at the point of entry. how far is this true please i need help

From the wisdom of my vast experiences with several SOWP applications. I would prefer you land in Canada and file for your wife and kids to accompanying you. This will ensure that you've provided the necessary documents as per the IRCC checklist for every SOWP. You will be required to submit a copy of your study permit, SIN and proof of accommodation for this type of application. The regular study visa you've with you, is not sufficient for this purpose. If you had your way, it's better the proof of funds be shown in your wife's bank statement since she is the accompanying dependant in this application. You can also include the funding you've from Canada and the 6M to strengthen the application.


I hope this information satisfies your inquiry.


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chykemumen:
Pls guys, I need help making payment to Conestoga college. I have a deadline to meet and I already have the payment instructions from Western Union global business payment but the banks are telling me stories about not making payment to 3rd parties other than the school's direct account.

This completely boils down to the policies of your bank. Other commercial banks in Nigeria gives credence to making payment to West Union Global Pay because they are well recognised and accredited by most reputed institutions abroad to serve as an intermediary agent b/w the school and international students. You may want to check other banks like Zenith Bank or UBA.


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Spectro:
I thought so too. It came really fast. I just hope this is a sign of great things to come.

Thanks a lot, Frankrobbn1

Hopefully your application will be favourable. I believe you've adequately furnished the immigration authorities the requisite documents in your NSE response.


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gallantjo:
What do I say when I contact them. Please tell me.

Request for the expedited processing of your application and seek for every attention to be given to your file. Thank the immigration officer for the time taken to process your application and confirm your availability to provide additional documentation that might be deemed useful in the process.


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Spectro:
Application was submitted on 11th March
Biometrics invitation letter on 12th March
Biometrics done on 15th March
NSE Request on 25th March
NSE completed on 25th March
Eligibility review started on the 29th March

I am patiently waiting. I pray it will end in praise.

The NSE request for your application came so fast. I hope you get a positive consideration in your study permit application.



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Spectro:
I have always wanted to say this. Bro, you go teach me English ooo. You are too fluent!

How you take do am gan?

Kudos!

Thank you for the compliments brother. I keep improving on my communication skills and experiences on a day-to-day basis. You're at liberty to learn and make the most of it.



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RoyalDukeDon:
Thanks We're preparing to do a gift deed ,hope it helps ?
Do I still need to present his bank statement if he gifts full tuition for a year and living expenses ?
Do I present mybankstatement or Normal six months bank history ?

Good to know you're taking strategic steps towards addressing the concerns raised by the visa officer. It is highly advisable that you should include his bank statement to demonstrate the provenance of such funds. A duly signed and notarized deed of gift by both parties must be prepared by a licensed solicitor/lawyer in Nigeria. Regardless that its a deed of gift, you need to present both the regular bank statement and the MyBank statement Certificate in your application.


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Lifeis247:
Hello All,

Greetings,

I am trying to pay for the NBCC acceptance fee of CAD 500 on the school portal but it seems MasterCard is not accepted. Payment is declined.
Please anyone with similar experience? how do I make this payment?

Kindly assist with suggestions.

It is almost impossible to carry out international transactions using Naira Master Card due to the current dollar restrictions. Your best bet is to get a domicilary card to complete the transaction or a trusted fellow resident abroad.


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ooa1st:
Thanks again boss.

I already applied for my own MBS and I got the code 2 weeks ago. Why I really don't feel upbeat about submitting it is because I only started building the account around August which is 8 months now & I have transactions in 7 digits all through these 8 months. As we all know MBS carries 12 months banking history, I am skeptical about the prior 4 months with very few transaction. Hope the VO won't consider the irregularities or sudden change in turnover?

But for my sponsor... No issues whatsoever.

So you suggest I do both or just his alone

Thanks

I don't believe you should have any problem with your MyBank Statement Certificate. The eight months steady inflow and outflow of money is more than sufficient to prove to the visa officer that you're the bonafide owner of the funds in the account. In light of the fact that your bank account carries 7 digits all through these 8 months, its important you also include yours while responding to the NSE request.



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Ketima:
Please sir, my bank is telling me it might take up to a month and I don't have such. Now my question is, must the tuition fee be paid from account that you will use for SOA or can I transfer it to another account of mine with lesser time frame and pay from there?

It doesn't matter where and how the tuition payment was made. You can transfer the money to another account of yours or someone else to help you with the transaction.



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Teeteejii:
Hi Everyone,

I wanted to find out if anyone has successfully dealt with a 5 year ban. How they addressed it and the process they took?

The 5 year ban was as a result of misrepresentation.

Any advice will be appreciated. Thank you.

Getting a 5-year ban is not a capital punishment as the decision can be overturned by an experienced immigration attorney in Canada through the Judicial Review Process at the Federal Court of Canada. Although, an applicant has sixty (60) days window to fight through the JR process on the basis that the application was processed and a decision made outside of Canada. As a consequence, should it exceeds this stipulated period of time, you have no other option but to serve the 5-year ban.


I hope this information satisfies your inquiry.


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collykay:
Hello gurus in the house!

Please a friend have been trying to make a deposit payment of $2650CDN to Centennial College to secure his seat but to no avail and the deadline is April 6th(No Dom account)

Your advice on how to go about this will be highly appreciated.

Thank you!

It will be extremely difficult to complete this transaction from Nigeria, given that you don't have a domicilary account and the limited time for Nigerian bank to process the payment through Form A. Accordingly, I will urge you to transfer the equivalent to a trusted fellow abroad to help you with the tuition payment.



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Pee2Jay9:
Patience isn't one of my virtues so I struggled with this process but I thank God it worked out eventually.

1st Application: Visit visa refused in 2018
Study permit application - 10th July 2020
GCMS notes - 21st September, stating absolute rubbish that didn't tally with my submissions, I'm self sponsored but they said I'll deplete family savings plus other crap they wrote. I started sending plenty webforms and emails, requesting that my application be reviewed as the assessment on the notes were very wrong, all to no avail
Official refusal - October 2nd 2020. Reasons stated for me - family ties, personal assets, purpose of visit including travel history, lolz.

2nd Application - 16th October 2020
Upfront medical - 30th November 2020

NSE request for only ielts - 1st December. I replied next day telling them that I can't write cos I'm unavailable. Then I merged my LOE as to why I can't write + my medical sheet + tuition receipt of $2,500 to UoR and submitted in the column provided for NSE. I first used UoM LOA to apply but later adviced them to continue processing with UoR LOA since the previous admission was valid for only the winter term, no deferral. I haven't read of anyone doing this for an ongoing application and was strongly advised against doing it but I sent it anyway.

Medicals passed - 16th of December 2020.
17th March 2021 - IRCC finally replied one of my several emails (that processing has exceeded standard time) asking for ielts again. I had to promised them that I'll go and write it and send the upper week.
IELTS exam - 27th March 2021 but then, I didn't know that
BVL & PPR had dropped on 26th of March 2021
UPS 2-way courier to Abuja - 29th March 2021
Passport returned to me - April 2021

Documents submitted for both applications:
All IMM forms
In the Admission section, i uploaded:
Admission letter, Correspondence with school and application receipts
BEng certificate and transcript
Certifications - COREN, NSE, IPMP, NYSC

In the passport section, i uploaded:
International passport with visas to Singapore, UAE and Ghana
Birth Certificate and LGA certificate
Biometrics documents

Proof of funds section, I uploaded:
myBank statement ticket, amount to tally with a table I created to show all funds required for the duration of my study
My several Investments and pension accounts showing that the funds for my studies is only a percentage of my networth, all to prove assets and economic ties.
Employer's Letter of introduction
Payslips
Tax Certificates
Business agreements and Investment Certificates - I think some of these were unnecessary especially the FX investments.

Client info section, I uploaded: Table of content for documents , followed by LOE
Age declaration documents for parents
Birth certificates for siblings
An inauguration brochure for my dad as ICAN chairman, that had pictures of my family members as professionals in different fields
My personal land deed, survey and receipts
Proof of car ownership, explained as assets
Updated CV, Work ID card
Congratulatory emails and awards from work, some had pictures from expatriate supervisors, an award from global Manager
Employment history - all my promotion documents and offers from past and present

In summary, what I did differently was to only subtly rebut the previous reasons with same documents used for the first time (even the myBank statement was the old one I reused with no money in my UBA account sef, but I got a letter from Stanbic asset managers attesting my finances, and submitted SOA from 2016). I also paid $2,500 as part of my tuition, just to show commitment of some sort.

The Letter I wrote for the second application was termed LETTER OF RECONSIDERATION, telling the VO to refer to their error in the previous application and that I meet their requirements. I showed my POF budgeted as $50k (a % of my total) to cover the entire 2 years of my study - $15k tuition, $25k for living expenses & $10k flights and miscellaneous, as I'll be self sponsored.
Home ties were parents, siblings and friends, Stanbic asset management Investment letter, UK-DION investment certificate to be receiving monthly ROI to cater for unseen events while studying (all to show that I'm not going there to work), Pension, Landed property & Car.
I studied Chemical Eng. and going for MSc. in Industrial as a progression in my career.

The gist:
When the GCMS notes came in that first time, I feel into depression cos I couldn't fathom how poorly my application was assessed but I found strength, after many hard days, to maintain my faith, holding unto the fact that God won't leave me half-way. I reached out to plenty lawyers to just go straight to JR cos up till now, I don't understand what went wrong with that first application, considering that I had studied this thread from part 13 and know what was obtainable. I wrote my LOE using every refusal reason as subheadings and addressing each as it applies to me, but then... I learned some lessons - so much is outside my control, God is faithful so I should depend solely on Him than trust my own understanding, In such cases, sound more sympathetic than professional.

Upon seeking JR approach, one lawyer just advised me to reapply first and we'll take it up after the second time. Now, God perfected it. To all hopefuls, God doesn't put to shame those that put their trust in Him. I literally gave up plenty times and even stopped going to church, but His mercy and reckless love won't just give up on me. I even prefer traveling now than that December I had wanted, God's time is really the best and I thank Him for how it turned out.

Thanks to everyone that replied my enquiries and emails, I really appreciate y'all. I've made great friends from this forum, It's really overwhelming and I'm grateful to y'all.
Congrats and shout out to Lekiboboe (my amazing and selfless paddy that have always been just a chat away) and NairaLuck (my first application set-mate that it happened for before me, I'm happy it ended in praise for us all), IRCC made me weak to even type here again. Thanks to Frank (u literally had to stand by for my unending emails) and Dommakaveli - this 2 argued one time on one enquiry I raised, lolz, all follow o. Shout out to my UoR crew. I thank u all so much for believing in my application and wishing me success. God will always show you favor. Ehem, Brace up, landing gist to follow�

Dear Princess, thank you for taking the time to share your success story and invaluable experience for the benefit of others. 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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Drhay:
Please i have this question as to after studies, canadian government give PGWP for 1year if course taken is 1year (PG CERT), but give PGWP for 3years when course taken is 2years. My question is,

1. How do one go about getting PG CERT for 2years cos most one ive seen is 1year

2. Please have been curious is there a way for getting funding or student loan ?

3. How does CRS, ITA and Nomination work after study.


Sorry for my dumb questions i just felt as a new bee i should plan ahead of time..

1. Most Post Graduate Certificate Programs have 1 year duration. Unless some few courses with 2 years. You can apply with the 1 year duration program and at the completion of your studies, you can apply for study permit extension within Canada to pursue another 1 year program. This will make you eligible for 3 years PGWP after studies.

2. There are no student loan or funding for post graudate certificate programs.


3. Upon the completion of your studies in Canada, you will be awarded a Canadian degree which increases your CRS score to dive into the Express Entry pool. In addition to your work experience in Nigeria and a good IELTS/CELPIP score, you will be given an ITA. On the other hand, you can also qualify to apply for PR under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) if your one or two years Canadian work experience falls under the NOC Skill Level 0, NOC Skill Level A or NOC Skill Level B.


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Funformofi:
Amen sir- It will indeed end in Praise.

I appreciate your response.
@shupy flagged the course and after checking again I think it's the best course to suit my present needs (in my mind oh)
Would you be kind enuf to assist in vetting my SOP (I wrote 2)? You can advise on which will impress the VO and also point out my gray areas.

As regards my family, I am totally up for the route you advised but I don't know how. Reading up success stories on NL has boosted my faith that it's possible.

Long story short, I need help.

I am experiencing a huge volume of enquiries and requests from prospective applicants. Unfortunately, I will not be available to review your letter at this time. I will appreciate if other trusted and knowledgeable gurus on this platform would help you with the vetting of your letters. I sincerely apologize for any inconveniences this might have caused you.


In the meantime, should you've any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to ask them here for the benefit of others and the betterment of this platform.


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ozone00001:
Can a withdrawal request be cancelled?

If IRCC have acknowledged the receipt of your withdrawal request, it will be difficult for such request to be cancelled. However, if you've not received any of such email from them, you can send another message pleading that they should ignore the former withdrawal mail. Most often, this unavoidably leads to denial with flimsy reasons.


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Oreoluwamipo:
Hello everyone , Is it compulsory i renew my passport that would expire by December b4 going for my biometrics?

Also , must I renew it at the exact state where I got it from?

Thanks.

You can go for your biometrics with the passport that would expire by December. You can renew the passport before the submission of your passport for visa issuance. More so, the passport can be renewed any part of the world, provided that its a Nigerian immigration office.



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Ketima:
please gurus and seniors,


as regards NSE,

1. Must one pay tuition for a year to be sent the NSE request?
2. If one pays just a tuition deposit and has little below 30k and the sponsor has more than enough of that, will the person still be eligible to receive NSE request.


Your clarification is greatly needed.

thanks a lot for the help you all have rendered.

1. No, payment of first year tuition fees is not a requirement prior to be considered for the NSE program.

2. Apparently, NSE request is automated. All applicants receives the request if their application package doesn't contain the required documents (IELTS and MyBank Statement certificate) for the program.


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ooa1st:
Frankrobbn1, thank you bossman.

Like you rightly said, I attached my English test result but used a regular bank statement not MBS, the request letter I got this morning only asked for MBS, no IELTS.

My main concern is, should I get MBS from myself and my sponsor or that of my sponsor alone is sufficient?

Note, I already submitted a regular bank statement of 6 months.

Also can I add a document that wasn't requested to the MBS & upload together (I omitted employer intro letter and death certificate of my dad).

Thanks once again (please anyone with idea can help address the concerns raised.

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I believe your sponsor should have the highest volume of funds in his bank statement. You can provide his Mybank Statement Certificate for this purpose. Since you omitted some documents during the submission of your application, you're absolutely free to attached those documents with the requested information.



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Johanneiyoha:
Pls will she submit the two MBS or just hers alone?

There is no harm submitting both MBS with her application.


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Kenneth12345:
Has anybody heard about Cambrian college of Arts and Technology ontario

Its a nice College. Although, you can do better by applying to other better Colleges like Conestoga, Fanshawe College, Mohawk College, or Humber College.


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RoyalDukeDon:
Hello All! I've received my gcms note. Please I need your suggestions on way forward. Seeing the genuine reasons for the refusal, what can be done to make a better application.
Frankrobbn1, Lekiboboe,JustMellow and others please drop your suggestions

The visa officer is not satisfied that you've the financial resources to embark on your studies in Canada. He has expressed concerns that you're single, mobile and not established in Nigeria. More so, there are traces of large deposits which dropped into your sponsor's account two days prior to the account statement was printed.


To adequately clear the grey areas in this regard, provide a detailed letter of explanation stating your establishment in Nigeria and why this program is a reasonable progression for you and worth the cost and difficulty of pursuing the program in Canada. Your sponsor should provide a separate letter which would elucidate in detail as to the origin of the funds that came into his account. More importantly, get your brother go transfer your living expenses into your account to prove that you've full access to the money in his account.


I hope this information helps



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