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shopil:
Good Morning Nairalanders,

Please i seek for assistance:

I am a graduate of Accounting with OND,HND,AAT,BSC,ACA, ACMA, CGMA(CIMA), 30 years of Age married with a kid. I have 9 years working experience in the accounting and finance field. My wife is also 30yrs of age, a Tax consultant with a Big4 audit firm in Nigeria with OND,HND,ACA she has 3years working experience with the firm.

We are interested in relocating to Canada.

Is it possible my wife apply for admission upon getting the admission can i follow her since i have more certification to get a Job and as i am aware my CIMA qualification can get me Canada CPA which is a top notch. I am a bit green in this application process and i need your assistance in directing me to the right thread where i can get more info. I have gone through some threads here and its quite lengthy and some of the info's are not what i need to kick start the process.

Please kindly assist a brother.

30 years of age with all these certifications? Express Entry (permanent residency route) is the best option for you. Don't wait any longer before it becomes too late.



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NairaLuck:
Just like my own no updates

Awesome! Your file is progressing and you should expect a feedback soon from IRCC on your application.


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adeenzo:
Thanks, Frankrobbn1 for the clarity.. I am patiently awaiting the good news, hopefully on or before tomorrow

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May it be done according to your heart desire. Amen!. Keep the house posted on the outcome of your application.


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sacrono:
Hello everyone.

Pls I have a big confusion. I've been going through school websites for my masters, most of which specify that I don't need an English proficiency test like IELTS if I graduated from an English speaking country. On the other hand I see everyone talking about taking the English exams.

Can I really get masters admission without IELTS in Canada given that I graduated from a school in Ghana?

You DON'T need to write IELTS once you graduated from an English speaking country and the language of instructions during your undergraduate were taught in English language. It is important to note that Ghana is also among the countries waived from showing language proficiency. Kindly go ahead with your application for master's admission.



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adeenzo:
Please has this happened to anybody? The current status of my application showed Application updated (but I didn't get any email), I tried opening my application but it wasn't opening, and all of a sudden my current status changed to Submitted. I feel like Canada is just fucking with me hehe... day 52 of my application submitted and still no contact . It will end in praise

It's called "Ghost Update"...... Your application status will change to "Application/Profile Updated" and upon login the status will suddenly return back to "Submitted". Please do not panic as your application is progressing and looked into by an immigration officer. Expect a good news soonest from IRCC.

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Anon123:
I will advise wen u reapply u dont include your phd or masters in your application or you go for express entry.

@Anon123, I appreciate your insightful comments and contributions on this platform.

However, I have concerns that the bolded suggestion put forward by you as regards @milkytins enquiry is misleading and falsifying.

Advising @milkytins to conceal the fact of having acquired a Masters and PhD in his reapplication is misrepresentation. Please note that withholding material facts relating to a relevant matter according section 40(2)(a) of the Canadian Immigration law would automatically render him inadmissible to Canada for a period of five (5) years. Therefore, I don't believe this is the best move at this point in his application.

milkytins:
I also clearly stated the reasons for this new program in my SOP. My B.Sc., M.Sc. and PhD are all in Computer Science and I need to specialize in Data Science and apply it to Healthcare. And we don't have any program for Data Science in Healthcare in Nigeria.
Computer Science is a general program while Data Science is a specialised program.

@milkytins, truth be told it is almost impossible to convince the visa officer that you're a genuine student. The GCMS note has adequately enumerated the concerns of the visa officer and reapplying to study a master's program which is lower than your already completed degree doesn't show a career progression. As a consequence, I would strongly encourage you to explore the Express Entry route, max your IELTS (8,7,7,7), get your credentials evaluated by WES/ICES and apply to become a permanent resident of Canada. The PR route is straightforward and more assured once your documents are complete.


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mantleouchtele:
Praisssssssssse the Lord!!!!!!!!!!!. I return all the Glory to God Almighty

Thank you everyone in this group for all the information shared. I really gained a lot. Special Thanks to Frankrobben, you have been exceptional and my prayer for you is that my Lord will reward you enormously.

Second Application(Online)
Submitted Jan 08th 2020
Medical Request February 15th
Passport Request March 19th

Then the waiting came began, had to defer from May intake to August, now to December Intake, but didnt send Updated LOA to IRCC, since i had gotten Passport Request

Passport was sent to Accra few week back (can't remember the date)
Passport received via DHL today

To encourage those who may be in the same shoes. I am a Matured Applicant and this is my Second Masters. Anything is Possible with God, Just Package your Application very well and make it tight.

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Congratulations to you Madam. Thanks for the best wishes and prayers Amen!. I appreciate you leaving your feedback and sharing your experience. It's very rewarding to know i made the experience a good one and I'm glad to be part of your success story....May Canada favour you!


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ConradAce1:
Please how do I contact you privately (off the forum)

You can reach out via my signature.


All the best.


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ConradAce1:
Thanks so much for your response.
I will have the money transferred to her account.
Again if the uncle has the money transferred to her account not that father’s, How would it look like ??
The full tuition would be paid.
I don't how a rebuttal looks like, I will contact for a guide.
Thanks

I would prefer the money is transferred from the father's account rather than an Uncle who is seen as a third party in the context of the Canadian immigration. With this, she doesn't need to provide much explanation as per the origin of the funds. Canadian VO have more regard for parent's sponsorship and it will increase her visa approval chances.


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Pimp04:
Morning Mr Frankrobbn1,
I've sent about 3 cse to Kenya immigration office, I don't even get the feedback generic response, please why is it so or am I doing the wrong thing?

Most often the attendants who are responsible for responding to enquires might ignore your query without acknowledging receipt of the CSE. However, be advised that they have appended your complaints to your GCMS notes for the visa officer's review.


Correspondingly, I will recommend you contact them again through this email address.

Kenya, Nairobi Immigration office email : nrobi-immigration@international.gc.ca


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ConradAce1:
Requested Date. 01/10/2020
Office Paris Text. Foss seen and integrated searches completed. Have today reviewed the file as well as the information and documents contained therein. Based on the documents provided, especially those relating to funds, reason for travel, family ties and previous trips, I am not convinced that RT reqs in good faith, that the funds are sufficient / sustainable for this study trip. . The cost seems to me disproportionate when I consider the nature of the previous studies, the economic situation (income and present assets) of the applicant and / or the immediate family and the employment prospects / potential wages. There does not appear to be a logical connection between the planned study program and the academic and professional background. I am not satisfied that she will be a bona fide student leaving Canada, if required, after an authorized stay. I am not satisfied that requesting a bona fide student under R179. File refused


Got BA linguistics
Applied for Diploma in Journalism
Fees: 42k CAD
Age. 25
Went for a diploma because she got a BA 3rd class

Jobs prospects. Copywriter, Reporter, Editor, Publisher, Public relations specialist and Corporate communications specialist.

Sponsor. Uncle & her self (86kCAD 15kCad)
-She has a very close relationship with her uncle.
- Asset. Land property worth 13kCAD & deed of gift (house) from mother. 16k CAD
- She works too. (Language teaching & translation)
- Got IELTS.


I will appreciate your comments thanks.

I regret to hear that your friend's study permit application was delayed. A glimpse at the visa officer's notes demonstrates that PA is not applying for a study visa to Canada in good faith (which implies that she is not a bonafide student). The VO is not satisfied that the funds mapped out for her studies is reasonable given her income, economic conditions as well as her salary on the completion of the program. And that there is no logical progression between your proposed program in Canada with her previous studies and current employment.

Given the above enumerated concerns of the visa officer and in summary of the below points highlighted by you on how you intend to rebuttal in her next application;

HOW I INTEND TO REBUTTAL
Apply for 09/2020 session
- Go for a PGD not a Diploma in Journalism
- Pay first year school fees. The fees this is affordable.
- Sponsor would be Dad/ Mum & uncle would be secondary this time. Or I get a student loan.
- Money would be transferred to her account to make it look all sealed.
- Work on the EOX

I'll advice that the uncle sponsorship should be scrapped off completely in the next attempt. If truly the uncle wants to provide support for her studies, he should do so by sending the money into the PA father's account in little denominations so as to avoid raising the eye brows of the visa officer. The entire first year tuition should be paid into her student account in the College and funds should be transferred to her personal account to demonstrate funds accessibility by the PA. Applicant should go for a program that is reasonable in light with her current work experience i.e a PGD in Journalism. More importantly, however, the LOE must be well detailed, coherent and straight to the point by highlighting the changes that have been made in the recent application and properly explain her employment prospects in Nigeria. PA should provide justification if the pay scale for journalist professionals is very impressive with job security that would outweigh the cost and investment made in her studies in Canada. I would advice that she should maximize every opportunity by referring the visa officer to one to two web links on the internet where it was stated that there is a dearth need of foreign journalists in Nigeria.


I hope this information helps. All the best in her next attempt.

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Sirromey:
Good morning everyone. Please has any paper applicant that got his medical approved between 20-25 September received final verdict?

I'll advise you should be proactive by raising a CSE to the Kenya immigration office and inquire about the current status of your application IRCC WEBFORM NAIRAOBI.


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charlyduru:
Good day Good people, Hope we are all safe. please a friend of mine just got denied and attached is the reason. He did his bachelors in Thailand and extended it to a masters but wants to finish up his masters in Canada. We showed solid home ties to Nigeria and am surprised they evaluated him based on ties to Thailand. Please wats your take on this? thanks. why will they think he wants to come back to Thailand and not his home country of Nigeria to work.


• I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in
subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on your immigration status.

• I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in
subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on the purpose of your visit.

• I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in
subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on the limited employment prospects in your country of
residence.

I regret to hear your friend's study visa application was delayed. Having gone through the generic response from the visa officer. Its most likely that your friend's current immigration status in Thailand does not qualify him to apply for a study visa to Canada from there. Accordingly, I will advice that he should return back to Nigeria and file for his re-application. The Visa officer has expressed concerns due to the limited employment opportunities in Thailand and/or his home country. PA should explain in detail how his proposed program would be a benefit to his career prospects and the employment possibilities for professional in his chosen field of study in Nigeria.



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Muhammed43:
good day sir i recently applied for university of regina and i sent all my necessary document .i want to ask how long does u of r use in recieving document., secondly sir im applying for an undergraduate program i finished high school since 2012, am i on a good track sir?,about the document i have,my mum has an haulage company with 10 trucks,im part of the directors of the company,7 landed property, both dad and mom ,but mum is the sponsor,my mums personal account about 10 million, companys account about 5m,because it goes out and come in.what are my chances sir/?

Admission process into the University of Regina for an undergraduate degree takes about 4 weeks.

You need to explain what you've been doing since you left high school in 2012. Your concerns have been addressed in my last post.
SEE THIS POST .


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Bigwayne:
Were those the exact same documents they submitted?

Yes Sir, those were the requirements.


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Oreoluwamipo:
Guys can a PGC applicant get funding from school ?

It's almost impossible to get funding for a PGC program.


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LuluTS:
@frankrobbn1 please I am new here and I have read the whole thread and I needed clarification on submission of passport. I got my PPR this week. I know Abuja VAC is open, my question is, can I DHL my passport over there?

Please contact the Abuja VAC directly to be sure that they are open and accepting passports at this present time.


Email address for enquiry : info.cannig@vfshelpline.com


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fehinebony:
Finally PPR DROPPED! (Long post alert!)

The whole process has been very overwhelming. My family and I have been at it since 2016, 2 visiting visas refused(2016 $ 2018) previous Study permit refused(2019) in between I had 3 yankee Visa refusals(2018 & 2019) despite being a frequent visitor.
In January 2020., my husband got his Canadian visit visa(5year validity) after his 4th Application and guess what, his application took 12 working days. I attempted PR, wrote iElts once in 2018 ( R: 9 L: 8, S: 7.5,W: 6) but Age(currently 38 yrs) and 2nd degree were factors that didn’t work in my favor.
I applied for GCMS and it came with a refusal note summary that was entered in ERROR! (check old post)
Please allow me to Thank God o! ( Ejo, if you don’t believe in God just allow me thank him Biko) don’t use my post to start a religious argument. Nagode!

Timeline
Application: 19/6/20
Medical request 21/07/20
Medical passed 29/07/20
AIP 18/08/20
BVL 21/10/20
PPR 22/10/20

Trust in God(yes I said it!) Never give up, A refusal is not a permanent denial, we didn’t have as much funds as we had when I submitted my first study permit application, my husband and I had submitted our domiciliary($) then but for this application, we did not have enough money in the accounts so we left it out. I had a 12 years study gap which I explained in details in my SOP

My Application approval still feels like dream.

Thank you @Frankorrbn1, you advised me after my first Study permit refusal last year
Thank you @justmellow, @naijaforeigner and to all who contribute positively to this forum

To all the TRV hopefuls, I wish you guys Success in your applications.

Wow! Congratulations @fehinebony, I'm very delighted to hear your application was a success and I appreciate you leaving your feedback and sharing your experience. It's very rewarding to be part of your study permit crowning achievement. I wish you the very best.


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Olayinkaji:
Good day guys, can i ask a question again.

Will it be a red-flag on my 2nd application if I switch from my previous visa-denial course (IT-Network administration) to now Project Management (my work experience).

cc @lekiboboe @Chocs @Frankrobbn (still awaiting your mail reply sir)

Changing programs to another in an effort to address the concerns of the visa officer in no way affect the credence of your application. Given that the Project Management is reasonable in light with your current employment, it further demonstrate a career progression for you. I would advice you explain in detail why this program is a good fit for you at this point in your career and its practicable benefits to your future career prospects in Nigeria.



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Tee1583:
Hi everyone, I am a newbie here, and I have been reading up on the thread. They have been quite insightful. Please I would appreciate if I can be guided in my decision making.

Here is my scenario

I studied chemical engineering with a 2.2 graduated in 2004, worked in an oil servicing coy as a process engineer for like 7years. After which I didnt do anything for like 3years. I started a beauty business in 2015, Salon/Spa.

I would love to do a postgraduate program in canada.

Now my real question is which pgd is advisable to go for with a high probabilityof admission and Study Visa?

In chemical engineering field or in business management? Betterstill any other program advise?

Also I would appreciate suggestions on which province has high visa approval and suggestions of colleges I can apply to.

I would appreciate your kind responses.

If your business is legally registered with CAC and functional in Nigeria. Your best bet would be to opt for a business management program rather than chemical engineering. This is because you've been in the business field for more than 5 years and still counting. It will be rational in the sight of the VO if you present your case as an entrepreneur. By so doing, include relevant documents like transactions receipts, screenshots of your business online presence, SOA of the business etc. that would solidify your immigration case. You may also apply to University Canada West for her MBA considering you've vast experience in business.



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BlegendE:
Hi. I received this email from cic ghana. Should I go ahead?

BlegendE:
@Frank. Please I don't really understand this Passport submission. I don't know what to do. VAC nigeria is not working. I have sent a mail to Ghana. Still nothing. They just sent an automated message. Please help

The Accra VAC has responded with the list of documents needed for the process. It's completely at your discretion to go ahead or wait until the VAC in Nigeria reopens. I have said it earlier on this thread, I know three (3) persons who used his route to submit their passports and have gotten it stamped and returned back to them. Thus I decided to share the information with you guys.


All the best.


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MOKENN:
Good day Frankrobbn1, please could you help me with Abuja VAC contact (Email, Phone number)?
Thanks.

Abuja VAC is temporarily locked down till further notice due to the anarchy that has befallen Nigeria.

Accordingly, you may reach out to them at your discretion via this medium ABUJA VAC CONTACT.


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DINO71:
Please Mr Frank
If we send it to Accra with DHL. I assume we will pay the return leg, of which I do not know the amount and include it in the package? I honestly do not know the way to go about this.
Thanks

Accra Visa Application Centre official email address : Info.canghaiom@vfshelpline.com

The first thing is to send an email to the email address above. Tell them you are Nigerian Citizen residing in Nigeria and have applied for Canadian Study visa and have received Passport request letter

Tell them you would like to find out if you can submit your Passport via courier (DHL) to Ghana and would like to request the supporting documents required to send the passport to Ghana. They would response with the documents to send.

Normally, you pay for everything (both the to and fro fee) at once. DHL has a return envelope package in which the Accra VAC will use it to send the stamped visa passport back to your mailing address.


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Ijeanwuli:
Please is it adviceable to book biometrics now ? with the situation in lagos
if i book for Tuesday and there's a lock down will i be able to go another day?

I'll advise you chill for a while or better still book for a far date let say second or third week of November.


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Faith243:
Special thanks to Frankrobbin, Qudkom and other gurus for their assistance.

2nd term applicant
Applied:23rd June 2020
Medicals: 22 July
Aip: 18th August
BVL: 20th Oct
PPR: 22nd Oct

Note: graduated 2018, Nysc 2019

Congratulations Faith, I'm happy to be part of your TRV success story. My best wishes are with you.


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Olayinkaji:
Mail sent boss

I'll be in touch shortly. Thanks for your patience.


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BlegendE:
APPROVED ALREADY. THEM NEVER STAMP OOOOOOOOO

Congratulations!

You can courier your passport through DHL to Accra VAC for visa issuance. Please contact the Accra VAC for further instructions on how to send your passport to them.


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Dovelove543:
Good afternoon Everyone,

And congratulations to everyone that has received his or her PPR.

A quick question please, My passport will expire in 3 years and 7 months but my program spans for four years. Would it be advisable to do a new one or submit it that way whenever it is requested for?

Anyone with an answer please reply? Thank you very much.

3 years and 7 months is a whole lot of time to the expiration of your passport. Please don't renew the passport at this time. It is totally inappropriate to do so. It doesn't matter the duration of your program, in a situation like this, the visa officer will issue you a visa that would last until the duration of your passport, which can easily be renewed in Ottawa, Canada.


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heidepaper:
Thank you so much Frank. Accra seems more sensible at this point in time.

You got it bro! Keep me posted anytime should you have any questions.


I wish you all the best.


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Olayinkaji:
Hi boss can I send you mail concerning my gcms notes. I received it

Please go ahead Sir. I would be glad to assist in your reapplication process.


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heidepaper:
Dear Frank,

Thank you! Thanks for replying my email. Even if I got your reply after I submitted my application, it gave me some sort of assurance that I was on track.

But I wanted to fight you yesterday for your comment o. I didn’t need the semi-negativity I appreciate your selfless work on here. God bless

My advice was based on my experience with several applications and the functionality nature of Kenya, Nairobi immigration office. In most cases my guidance appears to be factual, however, the odds were in your favour and it was a crowned success in the end.


Congratulations! I will further advice you to courier your passport through DHL to Accra VAC for visa stamps since the Lagos and Abuja VAC is temporarily locked down due to the ongoing anarchy that has befallen Nigeria. I know a few people that have followed this route and have gotten their visas stamped (please note it's at your discretion). If possible, you can as well confirm if any of the VAC in Nigeria have started accepting passports.


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Adwoa816:
Good day my good people. PASSPORT REQUEST JUST DROP. GLORY BE TO GOD!!! However, my passport will expire in May 2021. Should I renew it because the letter states that my passport must be valid for the duration of my study.

Congratulations on your approval. I would advice you renew your passport as soon as possible before submitting your passport to the VAC. The old passport will be cancelled without prejudice.


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