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demiiii:
Hello guys,

How do I tackle this?



I am refusing your application on the following grounds:

• Pursuant to paragraph 220(a) of the IRPA, I am not satisfied that you have sufficient and
available financial resources, without working in Canada, to pay the tuition fees for the course or
program of studies that you intend to pursue.

• Pursuant to paragraph 220(b) of the IRPA, I am not satisfied that you have sufficient and
available financial resources, without working in Canada, to maintain yourself and any family
members who are accompanying you during your proposed period of study.

You are welcome to reapply if you feel that you can respond to these concerns and can
demonstrate



I had over 5.68m in my account and sch fees is $37k
I had my mum as my sponsor account of N15m and husband Account of 3m as co sponsor.
I have sibling with a PR in canada
I included four landed properties of shared by myself and husband.
I included my mums landed properties too.
I applied alone and did not include any of my 4kids and hubby.I attached birth cert, job details etc

The sch doesn't require I pay the fees yet
No 1 is accompanying me.

Most of the refusals I see here is either as a result of poor documentation or the inability of the applicant to follow the various standards and criteria set out in the immigration regulations and requirements for Canada study Visa.


Madam, the primary reason why the visa officer rejected your application was basically because your mum is the main sponsor to your application. Another reason is that your hubby personal financial establishment is very weak (3M closing balance) with 4 kids staying behind in Nigeria. How would they (spouse and kids) be faring when the entire funds meant for the family upkeep has been mapped out for your studies in Canada?. This totally makes no reasonable sense to the visa officer that you've adequate funds to embark on this project.


By operation of law, and in view of your family composition, the visa officer has no objection but to reject such application considering that your spouse is not well established in Nigeria and the incentives of staying back in Canada far outweighs that of your home country. Going forward, my advice in your next attempt is that you should properly build your husband's account statement to the tune of 10M if possible while your mum can co-sponsor your education.


I hope this information is helpful in your next application.


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Backcheck:
Hello, please does who applied to uni of Regina, did you need to do wes evaluation at this time?

WES evaluation is needed for application for a graduate admission into the University of Regina. However, in this present time, some departments do waive the WES requirement due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19. Therefore, contact the graduate admissions or your proposed department to inquire if they could waive this requirement for you.



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Olayinkaji:
Okay, I used a agent as advised by parents.
My profile: Got admission to NBCC for IT(Network and security)
Presently working as a Projects Officer (almost related to the course).
I wrote an SOP stating why I wanted to pursue the course as I am presently a part time Network Adminstartor in my fathers secondary school(i coordinate and install all internet/networok issues around the college) which made me manage a lots of projects around the school.
I stated after the diploma, i will later pursue a masters degree in same related field to advance my career as i grad'ed with 2-2.
I submitted land document, cac of the school, sponsor(dad) soa with a balance of 8m(total credit 22m, total debit -13m for 6 months duration; it expired on the day the agent submitted due to lockdown affecting soa release) and fixed deposit of 3m.
* Offer of employment as projects officer and letter stating as network administrator of the school(since its family-owned)
* Work ID card (as projects officer) with employment letter
* Letter of support
* CCNA cerficate
* I have never traveled outside Africa before except to benin on tour.

Age: 26 and single
Grad year:2017,
Work date: immediately after my nysc ( more than a year work experience)
Medicals: did upfront medicals
Date of application: may 1,
BCL: May 2,
Upfront Medicals updated to pass: May 25

I hope this is enough profile if not, please feel free to ask me for more details

Boss, I regret to hear that your visa was delayed by the immigration officers of Canada. If you would listen to me and save yourself the stress of rewriting an LOE about your intent to pursue a diploma program which doesn't hold water. I would advice that you should simply apply for a PGD program that is relevant to your current work experience. In your next attempt, explain to the visa officer how you have strategically address their concerns and as a matter of fact your situation has changed with a PGD admisson on file instead of an ordinary diploma.


I hope this information helps.


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gettingbeta:
Thanks for the feedback Frank, kindly find submitted documents below:
Client Info : Birth Cert, Family Passports and Marriage Certificate {Married with 2 children}, Family photos, Education Plan Insurance for my 2 children, School certificates{graduated in 2008 - Business Admin & Magt}, Resume & Professional Certs, Tax card, Employment and promotion letters {been working since graduation for 12 years}, Relocation letter, Wifey's Letter of introduction from work, Family birth certs, Police character Cert, S.O.P, Life Insurance Plan, etc.

POF : My 6 months Payslip and Statement of accounts {using the authorization ticket from GTB}, Pension statement till date, My House Insurance Certificate worth #21.8m with rental incomes, 2 Landed properties with documentation and cost evaluation, School's scholarship letter and grants {The Award letter was uploaded through CSE and was recently added on my profile as seen on the GCMS notes, Employer letter of introduction stating my study leave approval, Cooperative account statement of #6.5m, My business C.O.I, Mutual Fund investment letter of #8m plus, Payment receipts of CAD16k {school first year is CAD16,858k}. Wifey statement of account, etc.

I also got a new LOA to resume October 2020 online yesterday, i have since uploaded to CSE and also sent to them through email and also enquire why there was no VO's note on my GCMS...hope that is not out of place?

I intend to still register for my classes online and continue my studies, its always going to get beta.

Thanks bro for the input, will keep you updated.

I don't see it reasonable enough to begin studies online when you failed the ELIGIBILITY assessment for a study permit. The documents you've sent thus far via CSE is sufficient to demonstrate your current personal circumstance. I will strongly advice that you should hold unto your plans of starting studies soon until you receive a response that you've passed your ELIGIBILITY (though on a rare occasion would such happen).

This is my honest advise for you! Nonetheless, the decision is yours to make.

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gettingbeta:
Yes i saw eligibility failed on the 3rd page, however app status - Open, App status reason - In Progress.

I believe is a must for VO's to give reason why i failed eligibility. kinda confusing anyways.

gettingbeta:
Good day All, i just got my GCMS notes, their is no notes from the VO, i just saw eligibilty -failed, then new incoming correspondence mail i forwarded to them about my scholarship award letter, status is still showing -in progrss and no NOTES, can someone help me review this please.
I also saw incoming correspondense on one note - LOA, seriously dont understand these stuffs.

Can someone help me explain it, quite ambigous, dont know which to post.

Frank, Justmellow, Dom, other gurus, please help....

ELIGIBILITY - failed, simply implies that your study Visa application has been denied by the responsible immigration officer. You've to wait until the final verdict has been uploaded on your MyCIC account. In the meantime, you may want to share your profile and the list of documents you submitted with your application.



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dejilale:
Hello all, please I graduated with 2:2 from a Nigerian University in 2010, I was refused a student visa last year (PGD) now I'm thinking of continuing with a Master's program. Is it advisable to pursue a masters degree with a 2:2 or I should re-fire a PGD again. Than you for your advice.

You don't qualify for a Master's program with a 2.2. You've to reapply for your study Visa with a PGD program that is in tandem with your current employment or previous studies to demonstrate academic progression.



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Matildabenn1:
Good evening house please I would be needing your help in criticisms and all help I can get please I would really appreciate it on how to tackle my refusal letter...
I finished high school 2015 and since then I haven’t attended a university but 2019 I made up my mind to go to the university so I tried applying to USA but was denied. 2020 I then applied to study in Canada but I choose a diploma in business administration and my gcms notes came out today and here’s the outcome I was denied due to the following reasons

Matildabenn1:
help

I sincerely regret to hear your study VISA was delayed. The visa officer has grave concerns about the entirety package of your application spanning from the choice of program, the five (5) years study gaps, the motivation to study in Canada which doesn't seem reasonable as well as your personal and family establishment in Nigeria.

In light of the above concerns enumerated on your GCMS note, the onus is on you to convince the visa officer that you're in fact a bonafide student and if given a visa would study and depart from Canada after studies.

There is nothing unachievable when it comes to Canadian immigration. I have seen a matured applicant (a Pakistan Citizen to be precise) at the age of 51 in 2017 without any prior post secondary education and was approved of his visa to pursue a diploma program. Hence, getting an approval is also possible in your case once you can present your situation in a very justifiable manner yet professional way that would enable the visa officer see reasons about your clear intent to study and consequently grant you an entry to pursue your intended program in Canada.

First, I would advice that you should go for an undergraduate degree program in a University in Canada. The current diploma program on file will dramatically reduce your chances because its giving the visa officer the impression that you're looking for the easier route to emigrate to Canada without intention of coming back to Nigeria.

Secondly, your sponsor should be closely related to you and endeavour to pay up your first year tuition fees to substantiate your claims of being a genuine student.

Furthermore, your LOE should do justice to your five (5) years study gaps and provide cogent reasons as to why you've not attained a post secondary education in Nigeria since you left High School in 2015. A written assurance that your study gaps in no way will affect your ability to study and graduate at the top of class must be well articulated in your LOE. For your application to scale through and have a better prospect of getting an approval, I would advise that every statements in your LOE should be accompanied with an encyclopedia of evidence (proof of online professional certifications in business, proof of previous and current work experiences to show you have acquired adequate practical experiences in your intended program in the job market etc.) And decide to further your studies in Canada.

Your explanation letter should be straight to the point, give clear answers about your situation and assemble a solid case by exposing your motives in a Humanitarian and Compassionate package to be reviewed by the immigration authorities at the Canadian embassy. You shouldn't sound too desperate to study in Canada, do your possible best to explain to the visa officer the lucrativness and reasonableness of undertaking the program in Canada at a huge expense given that there are similar available options in Nigeria.

Also attach proof of properties located in your country of residence preferably in your name (or parent's name that you're directly heir to). These assets could be land, house or a registered business etc.. This will further overcome the visa officer concerns on the basis of your personal establishment in Nigeria.

Lastly, your short and long term goals should be properly demonstrated in a very realistic way. More importantly, get a professional to review this letter in order to be sure you've adequately addressed every loopholes in the application.

I hope this information is helpful to your application. Never give up on your dreams, your victory is not too far from you.

Please let me know should you've any other questions.


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Mildred01:
Please am I required to pay for it?

You will pay for third party websites to request for the notes on your behalf. The fee is usually 5CAD if you've someone in Canada, albeit, rather a third party website charges between 12CAD to 15CAD.


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Staymotivated40:
FRANKROBBN1 PLEASE I HAVE SENT YOU A PM, I need your help, I’ve just been refused the study permit visa. I applied online in March, I want to try it again

I sincerely regret to hear your application was delayed. Please can you share me a detailed breakdown of your profile (previous education, current employment, sponsor, intended program in Canada, refusal grounds and list of documents submitted with your application.

The above information will enable me advice you properly and pinpoint some of the loopholes in your application.


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librangyps:
. Nwanyiokpa said she sent their support a reminder and they told her it's not yet 35days. She applied for hers August 25.

Thank you

You're making use of third party GCMS website, for this reason, it will take up to 30 days for the notes to be released to them. However, assuming you're using someone presently living in Canada, the processing times doesn't stay long (15 to 17 days max). All fingers crossed, let's wait until you've received your notes, then we can have a clearer insight on the current status of your application.


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librangyps:
I ordered for GCMS notes August 23rd, still expecting it. I believe it will tell me more.

The GCMS notes have taken longer than expected. Did you use an individual presently living in Canada to request for the notes on your behalf. Apparently, the processing times for GCMS note doesn't take more than 15 to 17 days. I know applicants who ordered for theirs in late August and have received their notes already. You may send a subtle reminder to the ATIP department of IRCC to expedite the processing of your notes.


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librangyps:
Pls house, is this response generic?

I applied for study permit May 23rd. No update till date.

I sent a detailed email of enquiry to Nairobi on September 2nd restating the pros in my application and attaching correspondence from my scholarship board and got this response this morning.

Just want to know if its generic or I should stay hopeful cos I'm already hopeless... lol

This is NAIROBI's Immigration response to enquiries sent to their office. It appears that they have acknowledged your enquiry and appended the supporting documents you submitted in your last enquiry. Give it a month and reorder your GCMS note to be certain they have worked on your file.



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Priceless200:
Good morning all, does anyone know about Durham College Of Applied Arts And Technology? ON.??

Got admission letter for January session, tuition total of 14,000 CAD and part payment of 8000+ CAD.. pls what next. Should I go ahead and make payment, how do I go about making payment and is it a good school.? For visa application purposes.

Also what documents should I prepare for visa application. Thank you all.

Durham College is a good institution and most of her programs are eligible for PGWP. You can proceed with the tuition payment and subsequently prepare for your VISA application. With that being said, be very sure that the program in which you've been admitted is reasonably in light with either of your previous studies or current employment status.


Please check on this link to gather the documents for your study permit application - LIST OF DOCUMENTS FOR STUDY VISA APPLICATION.


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Akannitommy:
Great! Thanks very much @Frankrobbn1 as always. Please once again, I await your response to my email as usual. Thanks once again!

I received your email, I'll be with you shortly. I have been inundated with emails from prospective applicants over the weekend, hence my delayed response.


I'm also waiting to hear your success story soon.


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Canhopeful:
@Frankrobbn1,

Please, I sent you a PM. Kindly assist me. Thanks

I can confirm to have received your PM. I will respond to your concerns shortly.


Thank you for your patience Ma.


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Akannitommy:
@Frankrobbn1,

Does this apply to those who have been married for several years (say 10yrs+) and won't this raise a red flag when they had kids years before the date of their marriage certificate.

The date on the marriage certificate doesn't have any impact on the credibility or genuineness of your marriage. You need to include other supporting documents like traditional wedding photos, the marriage licence from the church or mosque etc. to substantiate your claims.



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Bigben44:
Gurus I hail you all. I need candid advise on visa application. I received admission to study Pgd in Computer Systems Technology -Networking @ Centennial college for Jan 2021. I work as a system administrator in a manufacturing company(the IT field for over 15 years).I m about to make my part payment by month end or so. Firstly,I need to know what I can do pertaining to the financial aspect i.e Can I use a sponsor related/ not related to me? How will I meet up on my 6 months statement as the balance in my account is for the part payment?Is there a possibility to submit less than 3months? Can my sponsor be my employer? If yes what should the company submit? Can one use pension funds and shares docs(from both myself and wife)? Can I use landed property worth 20M in my name. What other docs can one submit for financial support as the course is approx $18k? Secondly for the study visa I would like to know about the docs required. Can I use my wife's landed docs as mine to support home ties? Pls bear with me for all these questions.

Bigben44:
Please can someone help @ frankrobb1 pls your kind advice ...sorry I asked a lot of questions but jI ust want advise on how to arrange myself financially as I m gathering my docs together . I know every one's journey for a study permit/Visa is peculiar. Thanks

First and foremost, I would like to congratulate you on your acceptance into a DLI in Canada. Having read through your questions with regards to your application, it's highly advisable that you should use a sponsor that is directly related to you (i.e parents or siblings). Your application success is considerably slim should your employer stands as a sponsor to your application. It is also important to note that the Canadian visa officers don't regard company sponsorship as a strong proof of funds for study permit application.


The landed property documents co-owned by yourself and your spouse are your home ties to Nigeria. Please be advised that Land, car, building or gold/diamond can't be used as POF as they are not considered as liquid cash. Also, you're ought to provide a bank statement covering for the period of 4-6 months in order to demonstrate financial stability for your studies in Canada.


Given that you're married with kids, you need to explain how your family will be faring while you're away for studies. Is your wife gainfully employed in Nigeria? A proof of her employment details should be submitted along side your application.


You can include the pension statements in support of your financial status, however you shouldn't rely on your pension as the primary POF.


Please check on this link to gather the documents for your study permit application - LIST OF DOCUMENTS FOR STUDY VISA APPLICATION.


I hope this information satisfies your enquiry. Should you have any other questions, don't hesitate to ask here.


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buggi102kruse:
Pls house help it's Urgent!

My spouse will soon apply for a student permit and our concern is that the Marriage certificate we have is the one issued by the Local Government.
Does Canada Embassy honor the one from LGA or we must go for Court Marriage at the Ministry of Interio?
This is because I intend to apply for a spousal work permit later.

I would personally prefer that you should get the Court Marriage at the Ministry of Interio. This is very much acceptable and recognized by Embassies not only Canadian embassy. It would also be very helpful in your spousal open work permit as an evidence that you're legally married to your spouse.


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Chimmy609:
Goodmorning everyone. My name is Anyim Godswill
Please I need your assistant and guidance.this has been giving me sleepless night, because i dont know where to start, I want to study project management or Architecture technician, I also want to apply for post graduate student visa at Canada, but I wish to know from the Gurus in the house,
1) which school would easily offer me admission without too much stress?
2) which school is affordable?
3):can I use the soft copy of my transcript in securing an admission in any of the schools?
I have a GPA of 2.75. Please I need your help or maybe your number or email in other to seek your advice often thanks and God bless you.

You can check Conestoga College at Kitchener for her PGC in Project Management. The admission process takes about 2-4 weeks and the tuition cost 16kCAD. You can apply with the soft copy of your transcripts.


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heidepaper:
Good evening house, please I cannot find the validate option on my family information form. Is this normal?

You're not required to validate the family information form. Kindly fill in your details, save and upload the form.


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Sapte:
Please for someone whose GCMS note shows refused is it advisable to withdraw the application and reapply or wait until the portal has been updated

At this point a decision has been reached on your application, there is no option for a withdrawal. You will have to be patient until the official verdict has been passed on your MyCIC account. Alternatively, you can as well address the concerns of the visa officer if the reasons stated on your GCMS note is not applicable/factual in your case.


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Happydodo2:
pleae this is my second refusal on same clause;

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.

Please help with ideas.

Thanks

I regret to hear your study permit application was delayed. Kindly be informed that Visa refusal based on purpose of visit has a wide scope of subjects. Please request for your GCMS notes as soon as possible so we could have a clearer picture as to the reasons behind your refusal.


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Bestvibe2020:
Please monikers I need help
An agent helped me submit the admission application and also sent me the acceptance letter when I was offered a space in conestoga college, before I discovered Nairaland.
Now today he sent me this page on Ontairocollege board that stated that my offer was revoked in July because I did not accept the offer.
I actually did pay the money to secure the space before the said time.
I believe the agent did not accept the offer in the board page.
Now my question can I redeem this now.
Is there anything I can do about it.
Offer was revoked in July�, going for fall 2020 programme.
I will really appreciate your inputs

The email correspondence from Conestoga College stating that admisson has been revoked is a general trend and almost every international students seeking for a deferment received same mail from the school. Please kindly resend the email and inform the admission office that you would like them to reinstate your admission and defer your acceptance till the next available term. Do this as soon as possible.



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Martez1:
My junior brother got his GCMS note yesterday. Please how do we tackle this.... Tho our cousin hired an agent for this application

I regret to hear that your VISA was delayed. I have gone through the entirety of the visa officer's note and I have come to understand that you're making use of a third party sponsorship (cousin) of your studies in Canada. The visa officer has grave concerns that your letter of intent is vague and poorly documented considering the fact that you've been granted an admission to pursue a Business Administration program in International Trading at Evergreen College. The visa officer noted that there is no career progression particularly in light of your educational/career history and the cost of your studies in Canada. The proof of relationship between you and your sponsor was airtight as evident by the statement of the visa officer. He further went on to state that there will be no continued access to funds if your circumstances ever changes. There was no assets or funds on your part the principal applicant to demonstrate that you're well established and in gainful employment in your home country. Given the outlined information, the visa officer is not convinced that you will have adequate funds for your proposed study in Canada without working to pay for your fees and that the program of choice is not reasonable in consonance with your educational and career history.


My professional advice for your next application are outlined below;


1. Get someone that is closely related to you to stand your sponsor. The person can be (father, mother or siblings). However, in the case that you can't get any of these people to represent your next application. Your cousin and yourself (principal applicant) should establish strong proof of relationship by including the following documents;


1. Your Father's Birth Certificate (showing that your dad and your cousin's share the surname name)
2. Family pictures (Where your cousin and you (the principal applicant) took in the past)
3. Family tree diagram (provide a diagram illustration showing brief description on how your father is connected to your cousin's father).
4. Bank statements (Showing proof of history or ongoing financial support from your sponsor (cousin) to you in the past or present).
5. WhatsApp messages (showing your chats and discussions about your plans to further your studies in Canada.) Etc.
6. A notarized Letter of sponsorship explaining why a he is spending so much on his cousin and what makes you so desirous of this sponsorship as well as what he stands to gain as a result of this sponsorship.
7. A domicilary account in your name showing transfer/deposit of equivalent $10,000CAD from the church in support of your annual living expenses.
8. Your sponsor should complete the entire tuition fees from his bank account, and highlighting the date on the SOA. This will overcome the concerns of the visa officer in terms of continued access to funds if your circumstances changes.


This above shortlisted information/documents is the best and feasible way you can show proof of relationship between your cousin and yourself (the principal applicant) for any immigration application to Canada.


2. I would suggest you change your institution. The Evergreen College in Canada is not a recognized and well known institution for international students. And this plays a very pivotal role in Study Visa applications to Canada. To this end, I would suggest you apply to Colleges or Universities that are mainly mentioned on this thread by prospective applicants and implement the above ideas given by me. Again, please be sure that you're applying for the accurate level of education. For instance, if you finished with a 2.1, you're expected that you apply for a master's program and on the account that you graduated with a 2.2 or third class degree, a post graduate diploma program would be your best best here.


3. Does your parents have any asset in Nigeria? You can get an attorney to prepare a DEED OF GIFT document for you. This legally prepared Gift deed will overcome the Visa officer's reasons for stating in the Gcms note that you don't have any asset in your name. In your next application when explaining the personal assets reason for a refusal, you can state that you didn't include your personal assets documents in your last application because you're being fully sponsored by your cousin and as such you thought the sponsorship covers the need of you declaring your personal assets in Nigeria. However, you've now attached the documents for their review.


4. More importantly, take your time to build your salary bank statement from your employer. Get a registered and functional company in Nigeria, start depositing funds into your account for a period of 4 - 6 months prior to the next application. Make sure you've like 800k to 1M in the account. The money in this account will overcome the visa officer's decision based on no personal financial establishment on your part. Please endeavour you implement these ideas wisely and be smart that no other funds should be coming into this account apart from the monthly payment from your employer (using the company's name as the depositor).



I believe with the above information outlined by me with respect to your visa application should be adequately enough to demonstrate that you're indeed a bonafide student with genuine intention to study and depart Canada after studies.


Let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I'll be happy to provide my professional assistance.



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Olayinkaji:
Can one order gcms notes without the agent knowing or having effect on application. I have deferred already but yet to update on ircc due to no letter of deferral out yet(will come out next month). Is it advisable i order for gcms notes, MAY applicants

You can apply for your GCMS NOTES without the consent of your compensated agent. Simply search through some of the trusted GCMS notes websites on the internet and make use of them. You will be required to fill your application details on a consent form, scan and pay for the service.


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Onweke:
Submitted to IRCC 19th June, 2020
Ordered for GCMS note 22nd August,2020
Received GCMS from GCMSbuddy 15th Sept yesterday around 11.54pm

Eligibility FAILED.

Decision was made since 07, August 2020.

My profile now is still showing eligibility review and background check still in progress.

I regret to hear your VISA was delayed. Having read through the GCMS note, the visa officer has grave concerns that you've no travel history that could count as a positive factor in their assessment. The bank statement you provided in support of your application has modest income with huge deposits into the account from a third party (no source of huge income). The visa officer also highlighted your poor and limited economic ties to Nigeria which can motivate your departure after studies. Given the above information, the visa officer is not satisfied that you're a bonafide student to Canada and that you will not have the funds to pursue you intended program in Canada and leave after the authorized period of stay.


Please put your yourself together as this is but a stepping stone towards your ladder of success. Get your bank statement properly accessed the second time, try to explain every lump sum deposits that came into the account towards the time of your application by providing verifiable evidence and proofs. Your LOE should do justice to your home ties to Canada by explaining to the visa officer that your intention is solely to pursue your intended program in Canada and depart after studies.


At the end, get a professional to review your application and vet your letters to be sure you've adequately overcome the concerns raised on your last application.



Your success story is right around the corner, NEVER GIVE UP!!.


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holluville:
Mr Anon123,

Don't mislead people.. Its been paid for already so YES, the applicant should proceed to give his/her biometrics regardless of the decision.

@Anon123, made a mistake in his advice to the op. He never meant to mislead the applicant. My view is that he thought the OP has done biometrics in the past before the visa refusal. Hence his dissentient response.


@Anon123, I would recommend that you should carefully understand a question before giving your advice.


Let's end the debate and maintain the primary focus why this thread was originally created.


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ThowLou:
Good evening house, for someone who application was rejected before biometrics, is it still advisable to go for biometrics? Biometrics was scheduled weeks ago shortly after receiving the instruction but the application came back as denied for several reasons. Should the person still consider going for biometrics? Thank you

You're absolutely free to go for your biometrics irrespective of the outcome of your application as noted on your GCMS note. The visa officer will update your immigration profile to Canada accordingly. Consequently in your subsequent applications with IRCC, you wouldn't require to submit your biometrics as the previous one will be valid for 10 years.


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Austacus:
IRCC would call you or send you an email for your interview date. There's something confusing in your application. You would be interviewed in Lagos, the interview is straightforward, go with any supporting documents. They would ask you some quick random questions in your application, answer it correctly, and be bold. Your eyes contact and body movement matters a lot. Make sure you go with your passport cause if you pass it, they would stamp your counterfoil at that spot of time. That's if you've done your medical or upfront. Sometimes, they might just refuse your visa without going for the interview or going further, sometimes they may ask you to submit some documentation to support your claims.

All these can be avoided if you apply for GCMS and tackle the concern being raised in your application.



Good luck

Once he can persuasively tackle the concerns raised in the last two pages of his GCMS notes with supporting documents. The visa officer will remove the RI update by passing his ELIGIBILITY and move towards other criteria for study visa processing. This is why GCMS note is the only key that can give you the factual update on your immigration case.


I hope it goes well for the op.


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Anon123:
Hello, quick one.. Can a person of 55yrs apply for a masters, PGD or PhD?

While age is not an independent factor in assessing an applicant's overall intent of studying in Canada. A visa officer must critically examine why a 55 years old applicant wants to undertake a program in Canada other than his home country, Nigeria. The applicant on his own part should explicitly demonstrate/outline a clear career path and benefits of the program upon completion of studies in Canada. The ties back home that would motivate his departure after studies and the financial solvency to embark on such project in Canada. All things considered, the visa officer will have to excerise his discretion based on the information present in the application and give the final remark (approval or rejection). Personally, chances are quite slim with such kind of profile.



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nayo10:
Good day guys, gurus in the house help me decipher my gcmsnotes o, just got it today after applying since April, on the eligibility part, I saw recommend interview and I don't think Nigeria does interview for visa application. Guys pls kindly explain what does that means ?

Recommend Interview (RI) and Review Required (RR) simply implies that the visa officer has concerns with your application and thus would need further documentations from you prior to your application been shifted to the next immigration level of processing. You may check the last two pages of the GCMS notes to have a clearer picture about this update on your file. In the case that there are certain concerns noted by the visa officer on your application, its advisable that you should quickly raise a CSE by writing a brief LOE addressing the concerns for the visa officer's comprehension. Once this is done, you will notice a ghost update which means that your application has moved from Recommend Interview (RI) to ELIGIBILITY Passed.


Keep the house posted should you've any other concerns.



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Akannitommy:
I am a Winter 2021 applicant too. I did medicals upfront (before submitting my application) and also booked bio-metric appointment before I got the request. Although I am based in Lagos, I have had some Gurus here guide me of course and they still do. Thanks @ honorable Frankrobbn1 and Oga Fratermathy. I hail you both!

So if you are not based in Lagos/Abuja but have a friend/relative there who can accommodate you for 1 week, here is my suggestion:
Book biometric appointment NOW. You probably won't get any date earlier than October at this rate and time.
Then start a myCIC profile and get all application materials ready (scanned, sized etc).
Book your medicals in advance to come up a week before your biometric appointment.
Travel to either city to do medicals hoping there is no follow-up tests/investigations.
Use e-statement for proof of funds so you can get the pdf wherever you are submitting from.
Submit SP application while you are still in the city after panel physician confirm your medical exam has been submitted to IRCC (2/3 days).
You should get a biometric request letter same or next day and you will be able to complete that before you return to base since you had an appointment in advance (remember?).

Caveat: there are a lot of assumptions that went into the above proposition, so ensure you do your own research to be sure these can work for you.

Well spot on!

I'm anxiously waiting for your success story to be shared on this platform soon.


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