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femmaleye:
Hello my people, I read earlier in the thread, about not using agent as much as possible for one's application. For me this is my first time and there are so much to know and note in the application process.

For instance, I have been on the search on getting an acceptance letter from Canadian DLI in Saskatchewan or Manitoba, which I have not gotten an headway. I studied Mech Engineering, and I am in search for a 2 years engineering related course or diploma in a Canadian DLI. How do I start up please? Your kind suggestions will be appreciated.

I also want to suggest that we possibly open a WhatsApp group page for more instant messaging. Thanks. Sorry, I am new here

A bonafide student with a B.Eng qualification in Mechanical Engineering should go for a degree that is higher than his already completed degree which is a Master's degree or PGD depending on your undergraduate GPA. Please be properly guided that a two year ordinary diploma will dramatically decrease your chances of convincing a Visa officer that you're indeed a genuine applicant who will leave Canada after studies. In restropect to your suggestion about creating a WhatsApp group while this thread is continuously serving its purpose is totally not acceptable as this platform has been in existence for more than a decade and has tremendously changed a lot of students lives in a very positive way. As a consequence, you can always feel free to ask your questions here and it will be attended to by some of the knowlegable group members.



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amobola:
Hi all. On the issue of this new 2 stage application process, for a 2021 January applicant, can the applicant wait until the first stage is approved & medical requested before doing biometrics? In order words, would the application still be in progress without supplying the biometrics initially coz the applicant wants to book for both medicals & biometrics together in a single trip.

The applicant in question should book for an appointment and enrol for your biometrics as early as possible. He mustn't wait until medicals is requested before going to the VAC to submit his fingerprints (biometrics).


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Ikechi17:
Good morning, please I am a graduate of public health and I am completing my nysc next month , I am confuse and scared on what to apply for because of visa rejection. I have 3 study program in mind for fall 2021 term . One a masters in public health , or a second degree in nursing as an accelerated program from a university or a diploma in practical nursing from a college . Please I need your advice . And I am considering school toward the Atlantic Canada territory and I lost my dad this year, could it affect my prof of sponsorship or visa application ?

Please be advised that the minimum requirement for a master's admission in Canada is 2.1. If you had this grade during your undergraduate studies, a masters in public health would be your best bet in securing a study permit. You may seek admission in the below shortlisted schools.

1. University of Saskatchewan
2. Brock University
3. University of Western Ontario etc.


I wish you the very best on your application.


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MadeMan01:
Thank you @Frankrobbn1
What other stages can I expect and are next in line towards getting the study permit as the application progresses along the chain. How long could the process take?

The visa officer is reviewing your ELIGIBILITY for study permit as well as the CBSA are currently running a background check on your file in order to ascertain that you won't be a threat to the citizens of Canada and her residents should your visa is granted by way of sharing information with other countries and scrutinizing your criminal records etc. Background checks is the time consuming stage of an immigration application to Canada, whilst Review of ELIGIBILITY can be completed in a matter of hours, days or weeks. In all, no one can tell how long your application process would take at the Nairobi Visa Office. At this present time, you should keep faith and exercise a good sense of optimism until the final decision is communicated to you. Again, you may request for your GCMS notes if your application is 10 weeks and above so as to obtain a clearer insight on the current status of your application.



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princejunaid:
Good evening...
I need ur advise
I got admitted in Niagara college. Am planning to apply for my Visa on Tuesday all needed documents is with me but I got mail this morning telling me the due date for my tuition fee for winter 2021 is July 23 2020. Can I still apply I still apply for the visa without paying for the tuition fees.

It's highly advisable that you should pay for the tuition deposit required to secure your seat in the program. Failure to do so may warrant the admission office to revoke your admission and give your space to another candidate. Please contact the financial services of your intended school so you could make possible plans of completing the payment before submitting your application for a study permit/visa.

I hope this information is helpful to your enquiry.


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Ckechi:
Good evening all,

@frankrobbn1 and other gurus, should I be worried that even though I did upfront medicals in January and applied in July, my medicals still hasn't been updated on my page?

Please raise a CSE via Nairobi webform informing the visa office about the delayed medical update on your Mycic account.


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ThowLou:
Good morning all, kindly assist with advise or steps to take to respond to the VO. Study permit application was rejected.

“I am refusing your application on the following grounds:

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 family ties in Canada and in your country of residence.

Based on the purpose of your visit
Based on the limited employment prospects in your country of residence
Based on your personal assets and financial status

Kindly advise on what can be done. Thank you

I regret to hear your TRV was delayed due to the above reasons. Please read through my post made in 2017 "REFUSAL GROUNDS ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED" .

After absorbing the information provided therein, I will urge you to order for your GCMS notes, so we could have a better insight about the reasons behind your refusal.

Never Give Up! Your success story is right around the corner.


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milo9:
Good morning everyone, I’ve ordered for my GCMS but just found out my upfront medical exam has been update to passed while eligibility and background check is still running. Applied since July and there’s been no other update. Looks like my application is still running. Am I right?

There is no room for panic, your application is still in process. The final outcome of your application will be communicated to you once a decision has been reached.


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MadeMan01:
Hello House.
my status on IRCC for upfront medical done on August 22, 2020 at QLife has been updated on September 3, 2020. You passed the medical exam.
Biometrics completed previously on August 24, 2020 and updated
Thanks to @rebeccausoro @osemigho @ConradAce1 @Frankrobbn @Lekiboboe @Anon123 and other gurus for the words of encouragement.

Eligibility: We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements (since July, 2020)
Background check: We are processing your background check. We will send you a message if we need more information (before now it was showing" Not Applicable"

I have not received BVL or Request for Medical

Kindly advise on what next to expect.

Please be advised that your application is in progress and currently in queue for review by a senior immigration officer at the Nairobi Visa Office responsible for your application. I would advise that you should exercise a little more patience as your application is still within the processing times for Nigerian applicants.


I hope this information is helpful to your enquiry.


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AbiodunMobi2025:
Good evening all. My application got refused based on inability to demonstrate sufficient fund for my tuition and living expenses. My sponsor has a balance of 20m in the account I submitted. I don't actually know how to go about this. Please I need your support towards my next application

I regret to hear your TRV was delayed on the basis of financial insufficiency. It is probably that your sponsor is not closely related to you (third party) and as such the visa officer is not convinced that you will have continued access to funds during the course of your studies in Canada without working to pay for your fees. It is important to note that improper documentations to establish proof of relationship with sponsor could also result to a Visa refusal on insufficient funds for a study permit application. Having said that, I would urge you to get your GCMS notes as soon as possible, so we can collaboratively evaluate the reasons behind the refusals and think outside of the box in order to bring up reasons that will facilitate the approval of your next application.



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daalade1:
Thanks for your contribution sir @Frankrobbn1 and God bless all the gurus in the house. This option sounds good too but it appears she will be reapplying after her profile is updated with the refusal. I think she's considering this option in view of the litigation cost. I believe the next application will end in praise if she can incorporate all these suggestions.

Since she will be reapplying herself in the next attempt, I would suggest that she takes her time to carefully analyse the reasons given by the visa officer and should demonstrate that her situation her substantively changed with significant new information on file.

Best of luck on her application. Please keep the house posted should you have any questions.


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Anon123:
Please quick one, whats the tuition range for bsc in university of Regina

The undergraduate tuition fee at the University of Regina is $18,000CAD. Best of luck on your application.


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bayocanny:
Hello bosses in the house.

What's the difference between Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate?
Also, which one is advisable for an HND holder to pursue.

There is no difference between a PGC and PGD. Most importantly as an HND holder you're quite eligible to apply for admission in any that has your choice of program .


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Pimp04:
Please Mr Frankrobbn1 what is this mer?

MER - Medical Request


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Taisonlee:
Thank you so much I appreciate, so how do I order the gcms notes?

This enquiry has been attended to on this platform. Please follow the DETAILED EXPLANATION ON HOW YOU CAN ORDER FOR YOUR GCMS NOTES USING THE AUTHORIZED IRCC ATIP LINK.


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Anamekele:
She needs to get an immigration lawyer in Canada who will file the judicial review for her. Mine charged $5k but if the case ends in first stage she will pay $750

The first stage which is well known as the leave stage is when the lawyer from IRCC decides to settle and accept the settlement offer from the PA's immigration lawyer in Canada instead of going through the whole Federal Court process (Judicial Review). Settlement involves reaching out to the lawyer on the other side and presenting a strong case as early as possible. As part of the judicial review application the PA's immigration lawyer will submit several pages settlement proposal to the IRCC lawyer on the other side in order to secure settlement as early as possible.

If IRCC lawyer on the other side agrees with the same position, they will offer to settle the case rather than spending the time, money and energy necessary to argue the case in Federal Court.

Majority of cases like @daadlade1 settle out of court while another immigration officer will then be handed over the application to review and make a final decision. Above all, this most often ends as an approval.

daalade1:
@frankrobbn1 @Lekiboboe @rebeccausoro @Osemigho @JustMellow

A friend's study permit application has been denied unofficially. Her first application was refused in 2019 because the proposed 2 years diploma program (Database Administration) "is available for less online or in closer geographical location." She upgraded to Graduate Diploma and reapplied on May 29, 2020.

St. Lawrence College, Business Analytics, Fall 2020
Paid 1st semester tuition: $12,582.70 (CAD)
Application Status: Eligibility review ongoing
NO AIP or MER
Age: 31
Works as Manager in Hubby's company
Monthly salary is N325k
Personal account balance is N10m plus
Self-sponsored but Hubby is also supporting
Hubby's account has N12m plus and earns N600k monthly
GCMS Note received today shows: REFUSED

Her husband wants me to help them review the LOE but I am not qualified to do that. Please, can the gurus help us point out what is "self-serving" in the statement? Thanks!

@daadlade1, you may consider making use of this route if you can afford the professional fees of an experienced attorney. Alternatively, rewrite your LOE by addressing the visa officer's concerns. Please be advised that you can't withdraw the study permit application as a decison has already been reached on the file.



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NwanyiOkpa:
No AIP letter yet sir.

You can request for your case notes to know the current status of your application at the VIsa Office in Nairobi.


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Sleekigboguy:
Good evening everybody.. am applying for january intake.. on the application for study permit outside CA it keeps asking for current employment.. am not currently employed. Please help

When did you graduate from the University and when did you complete your NYSC? On the account that you finished your NYSC not quite long, you can fill where you served and NYSC as your current employment.



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NwanyiOkpa:
sir robbn, I am very worried now. I am in my third month of waiting.

Please don't be frightened as your application is presently in ELIGIBILITY review. Can you let me know if you've received an AIP letter?



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rebeccausoro:
@Bolded:
Can you see how you are contradicting yourself now?
I can recall you saying the AIP is a trick or something. Why will people get PPRs if the AIP is a trick? Or those students you work with didn't get AIPs at all? If so, please tell us.

In any case, we don't have to go back and forth on this. I know what I am saying. Just do all of us a favour and tone down the doubts. You've solidly made your point.

The people that have been approved of their study permit applied long before the invention of the AIP. These set of applications was submitted to IRCC in Jan, Feb, March, and April. It was due to the travel restrictions of Canada, the visa officer didn't initiate a passport request. It was clearly stated on several GCMS notes I recently vetted. Consequently, my standpoints have never been contradictory as you perceive it and be advised that I'm not trying to put any doubtful conception on people's mind.


I may not be patient enough to continue debating with you on this matter as you may have limited insight about the current situation.


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rebeccausoro:
People will get their Passport Requests Letters soon on this thread. I can confirm that two persons I know have received their BVL after medical requests, biometrics and AIP. They are Nigerians and they got their BVL yesterday and we did biometrics on August 24th. I am waiting for mine now sef cos we all applied in May. You are right on many things but I put it to you that you are wrong on this one.

Until you provide a verifiable proof and/or information that overcomes my stance on this matter, then I will believe that I was wrong. Obivoulsy, people will receive passport requests soon as evident by some of the GCMS notes I have vetted from students.


Good luck


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fratermathy:
Avoid the use of the word "accurate". You are only speculating, sir. There's nothing accurate about speculations. You may be right or you may not. Only time will tell. You are correct that an AIP is not a Study Permit and I think all applicants know that. Every other thing you've said about the AIP is not accurate. They are simply informed guesses.

You may view it from the perceptive of mere speculations, however in no distant time you will know better.


Good luck!


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dommakavelli:
Frank, you shouldn't be making baseless speculations nor spread fears. Not every one that receives AIP would get SP. You're right about that. It's the same as been denied after medical. The question is, how often does that happen to Nigerians, and why? IRCC has made it clear that students do not have to start studying online because AIP does not guarantee SP. So, where is the trick? Let people make their choices instead of scaring them with erroneous speculations.

The Canadain immigration system is not flawless, but it is ridiculous to think IRCC would lure people into paying tuition because of the economy. If the government cares about $22 Billion, they will open the border so students can come, spend money and pay taxes in Canada.

I think the purpose of AIP is to save students from the stress of wasting another year without going to school and allowing schools to provide education to those students. It does not have anything to do with the government trying to save the economy.
You've helped many people on this thread, and it's good that you are thinking. But you're mistaken on this one, and there's no shame in that.


Good luck

I beg to disagree with you on the subject matter @dommakavelli. Interestingly, we have good amount of mental ability with different standpoints and mustn't agree from same perceptive. This makes us standout. Therefore, you may feel free to believe what you think as my post wasn't meant to entertain fears on anyone but rather to give an accurate data about the substantive purpose of the invention of the "AIP" and the possible outcome of the "AIP" should any student begin their classes without a final approval.

Goodluck!


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Eilenora:
Hello @frankrobbn.

I did upfront medicals and submitted my appliction since July 14. Up till now my medicals has still not reflected despite several emails and web forms attaching the e medical slip.You said not to send any more of these so I am anxiously waiting for my CIC log in page to be updated. I already have AIP since August 5. Do I need to order GCMS notes for this as previously suggested by another moniker?

While researching, i read that during stage 2 of the approval process (having now done biometrics), they will check if there has been a change in your eligibilty from when your AIP was initially issued. So with the Naira appreciating against the dollar, hubby decided to liquidate all his investments and monies in Naira accounts, purchased dollars and kept in his dorm account. Now wondering if there will be a problem if they look into my proof of funds again in Stage 2 only to realise that there are no monies in the statements i submitted with my application (although research and enquiries again shows that they cant check past the last date of the statement submitted with your application hence they can never know your account balance as at today). My qstn is if I should be proactive in sending them a new bank statement of the dorm account reflecting the dollars purchased and deposited or I should wait until they ask for an updated statement? I read in previous page that a lot of times the Nigerian embassy here stil looks into proof of funds after the study permit has been issued and before PPR hence my qstn

Finally, can you kindly direct me to the link for how to secure admission for phd? this is not for me but for a friend

Many thanks

Can you also kindly advise

Order for your GCMS note in two (2) weeks time to know the current status of your application since you've gotten an AIP and have already completed your biometrics enrollment.


It is really not much of an issue if you hubby has transferred his funds from Naira to his dorm account. My instincts tells me that your application has gone pass the funds review (Bank statement verification). If the embassy eventually request for an updated statement from you, you can send the dollar account to them and provide a brief explanation as to the source of funds and/or why the transfer of funds to dollar. Above all, I wouldn't advise you to proactively send the dorm account when they (IRCC) haven't requested for it.



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Spotlights:
I had to defer the admission even after getting Medical request letter.
Awaiting medical to be uploaded since done on 27th August..

Eligibility check still on blablabla

This is perfectly the best move. You're such a clever person to have made that decision. I'm of high optimism that it will turn out well in your application.


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Spotlights:
This shows not even the school knows what the outcome of a SP would be.
They needed money while you're in haste too.

I'm glad you're doing your personal research with respect to the "AIP" and "course registration without final approval". This is a very brief warning and explanation which I believe should be sufficient for an intelligent person in and outside of this platform.



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Lekiboboe:
Exactly..... looks more like a speculation, probably if there is a certainty about it, they inform the general public.

Also @frankrobbn1, what is it about this SEPTEMBER 15.

Cos lot's of school keep mentioning it, is it a deadline for FALL 2020 to get a decision?

SEPTEMBER 15 as it's incessantly been announced by IRCC is the stipulated date when all study permit applications for the fall 2020 intake will come to a close and the visa officer will begin dishing out responses to international students. Any application submitted after this verified date will not be considered for the Approval-in-Principle starting fall 2020. Please be advised that it's not a deadline for FALL 2020 to get a decision. Also note that it is not every application that will meet up for the Fall 2020, some applicants will have to defer their admissions to the next available intake as IRCC will not be capable of processing the entire applications received by their office.



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Lekiboboe:
Actually this is like a test between IRCC & International students, and no one knows the final outcome of things even after getting AIP and both parties don't want to be on the loosing end

But something came to my mind based on a response of the international director of my school in Canada,

What if the IRCC are monitoring the students that will start online before they issue visas?

Cos it’s possible they may not issue any visa this early September & they are just Waiting to see evidence that students have started online classes before issuing visas.

He said that;

If you have applied for the Visa and have not received any decision as yet, you need to wait till September 15 for AIP (Stage One Visa Approval) to be issued.

If you receive an AIP by September 15, you need to then register immediately and start your program online as we are expecting IRCC to ask you for a proof of registration for September 2020 program before they issue Stage Two Final Visa Approval. If you DO NOT receive any decision by September 15, you need to defer your intake to January 2021

To the bolded @everyone, what's your take on this?

"We are expecting IRCC to ask you for a proof of registration for September 2020 program before they issue State Two Final Visa Approval".


From the excerpt it appears that the international director of your proposed school in Canada is NOT definite about the next steps to be taken by IRCC. I would suggest that you should wait until CIC news have been published this week, so you can be aware of the future action to take in regards to course registration.


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oma22:
So why can’t IRCC do that? Because they are God abi wetin? Our slave man mentality is too much, the way we see white folks as perfect or they can do no wrong. The way some people will say “IRCC cannot do this” or “how can IRCC do that” like say they be God. If the same where to be said about Nigeria you all will believe. Frank is right! They dangle this AIP in our faces so people can go ahead and start school and yet put the clause that “they will let you know of the final decision(approval or denial), infact some people are getting AIP in 3 days! 3 days oo!! All of a suden Canada that takes 4months to process visa on a normal day dey give approval under 3 days this period they are understaffed. I hate to be the bearer of bad news here but e go shock a lot of people. Wait till you get your full approval! Defer your studies, don’t take the bait! Frank is right! This is a bait! Canada makes a lot of money from international students and they are not above baiting people to pay fees to improve economy. The way u people think this people can do no wrong is funny. You better believe it, this is a bait! We all dey here, let’s watch and see.

Well said Sis!



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ConradAce1:
Let him worship them. People have paid fees and are now getting rejections after AIP. Not everyone would get their full tuition refunded.
Imagine $1k deducted tuition x 300k students who get refusal = $300M gotten from international students.
Not to talk of those who paid full tuition & won’t get a dime because they didn’t apply for a refund within that specific time frame ??

It really amazes me how people view Canada and their immigration strategy as self righteous people. These are all tricks used in a very strategic manner yet professional way, albeit people are blinded folded to agree on it. Its only a matter of few days or weeks from now, IRCC will begin exhibiting what they have been cooking up for quite a long time. The immigration process of Canada is not for the faint-hearted, so one has to fully prepared for any outcome that arises.



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dommakavelli:
The bolded don't make sense. Of course, you don't know what you're saying. Yes, you're right AIP does not guarantee SP. IRCC made that clear.
But that IRCC is tricking students to pay tuition and save the economy? who told you that nonsense.

With all due respect Sir, my suggestions are not balderdash and my write-up was never published so it will make sense to you. You're entitled to your opinion and I'm not compelling anyone to believe. I don't know you guys view of Canada and why you can't read between the lines. Do you know that Canada have lost a great deal of revenue during the unforeseen period of COVID-19 pandemic? Do you know that international students weren't able to attend the Spring (May) intake due to the impact of the novel COVID-19 and had to defer their admissions?

FYI:
"International students were named as key drivers in economic and demographic growth, which are important to Canada’s economic recovery and long-term success".

The above facts corroborate that International students are key drivers and contributes over $22 billion annually to the country's economy through the payment of their tuition fees.

The authenticity of this information can be verified via this link :

CANADA IMMIGRATION PLAN FOR FUTURE AFTER CORONAVIRUS.


I still maintain my stance on this particular topic of "AIP letter", as a smart trick employed by IRCC to lure applicants to pay tuition for her economic recovery.


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