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Neetah005:
Hello frank.. Please i need to talk with you? How can i reach you please?

How urgent is this discussion that you can't ask here so that other knowledgeable individuals can also make their own input. It will also help applicants in the same situation learn from the advices given and utilize them in their various applications. If the discussion is confidential, you may reach out to me via my signature.



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zill001:
Note that if your study permit is denied Centennial will deduct application/administrative fee from the tuition deposit and the remainder is refunded to you

I'm aware of that boss. Meanwhile at first you don't need to pay any fee to secure an admission into the School.


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Tonyodg:
Biometrics collection outside Canada
If you can’t give your biometrics due to a location closure near you or a service disruption, don’t go to another biometrics collection service unless we tell you to. This includes

Canadian ports of entry
other international biometrics collection locations, like a visa application centre (VAC)
If you have a biometrics appointment scheduled

at a VAC, the VAC will notify you if your appointment is cancelled
at a US Application Support Center (ASC), all ASCs are closed until further notice
When biometrics collection resumes, you’ll have to make a new appointment at a VAC or ASC as soon as possible to avoid delays. You won’t need a new BIL.

But this is also on their site

Under normal conditions before the COVID-19 pandemic, Biometrics can be completed in any country with VAC. It has got nothing to do with applicant's home country provided the applicant already filled the details of their home country in the VISA application to Canada.

You may also provide me the link you're referring to okay.


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Chibzee2:
Are there schools that have waived application fees and Ielts for spring applicants?

UBC and Centennial College waives application fees.


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milkytins:
Thanks bro. For this Data Science course in TRU, they said no deferment, no winter and one needs to reapply next year. Though, I have paid $6,100 as part of tuition.

Then you ought to be super fast with your plans. More so, do your best to include an upfront medicals so as to speed up the application process. Although you might still face some delays in processing of your visa due to biometrics enrollment, as VAC are yet to reopen.


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Jermaineayo:
Good evening house,

Please can someone from Nigeria travel to Ghana to do biometrics?

You can do biometrics in any country, it mustn't be in your home country. If Ghana can grant you entry into their country, you can complete it there.


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milkytins:
Pls, why did u say it shouldn't exceed this week? Personally want to delay my application for 2 more weeks cos I am expecting another offer somewhere.
Again, Thompson Rivers University says Data Science program will not be online, meaning I must resume by September.

You've very limited time to file for your VISA application in view of the current processing times which have been increased to 8 weeks now. Since you're waiting for a decison to made on your admission at TRU in the upcoming weeks, your best bet is to defer your acceptance to Winter as this will give you ample time to prepare and package your application tightly.


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Godsblessings:
please is it the embassy that will request for this ? or one can just send the statement of account to the embassy without request from the embassy? do we have to send through courier or email? can this be done for tourist /conference as well?

You can submit either of the two (statement of account or Mybank Statement with ticket ID and password). Most often if the Visa officer has concerns that the SOA submitted with an application is fraudulent. They usually request for the MyBank Statement which will enable them have access to the transactions carried out in the account for a period of 1 year.

Note: the visa officers don't have the ability to know your actual available balance after the date MyBank statement was generated by the bank.


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Lekiboboe:
Well-done @frankrobbn1

As regards this MyBank Statement Ticket,
Is it that, not all banks give applicants the Mybank statement ticket?

Cos a guy who submitted his Application last month had a sponsor who uses Polaris Bank, they sent the Mybank Statement ticket to the Canadian Embassy, and the Sponsor was also giving a Bank Reference Letter addressed to the Canadian Embassy,
but Polaris Bank didn't give his Sponsor the Ticket ID, they only gave him a Bank Statement having the following details

At the Top- left hand side, they wrote

mybankStatement® | date | Page 1

Summary info
Role - Sponsor
Account name - Sponsor's name
Address
Tenor - 6 months
Currency - NGN

Available balance -
Book Balance -
Total debit-
Total Credit -

Then the 6 months Bank statement, followed...

I guess it is ok he used this ?

Thanks

Its very perfect to use the regular SOA which carries the total debit, total credit and available balance in the account. It is true that not all commercial banks in Nigeria issue the Ticket ID and Password. The applicant will have no issue using the normal SOA provided that its genuine. The visa officer will still go ahead to verify the authenticity of the bank statement by sending an email across to the head office of the bank.



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Sirromey:
For those due to resume September what is the way forward for them? Should they cancel the application and reapply online or wait ?

You can still apply for your VISA since Fall lectures will be held online. Having said that, the application shouldn't exceed this week.


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Sirromey:
Good morning guys. Is there any update from the Canadian embassy about paper application submitted prior to lockdown?

This question has been answered in the previous page.
IS IRCC STILL PROCESSING PAPER APPLICATIONS?

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Tonyodg:
Lmfao it’s like you read my mind exactly
I’ll say frankrobbn1 is really kind because he is always answering the same question every time. He mentioned it’s not opened multiple times today, one lazy human would still come and ask the same question instead of reading, This can be very annoying.

Bro, that's the new development on this thread, constant repetitive questions and answers which kept on derailing the thread over and over again. I'm even surprised answering the same questions repeatedly LOL .

Back in those days (in the previous threads), when newbies will always be redirected to read the past threads before attempting to ask questions that are unclear to them. I continually keep on advising prospective applicant's that for them to be well versed in this Canada Immigration process and be able to outgrow me, they need to keep on reading relentlessly. You will agree with me when I tell you that over and over, people do ask me on countless occasions how I'm able to gather this knowledge thus far. And, In my capacity, I am able to let them know that my existence on this thread made it possible for me and with the assistance from some of the relevant search engines too. There is no magic elsewhere.

Information is the key that unlocks every doors and a single piece of information, a single idea at the right time, can change one's life in the right situation. Everyone have within them, right now, deep reserves of potential and ability that, if properly harnessed and channeled, will enable them to accomplish extraordinary things for themselves. Frankly speaking, i would urge newbies to try as much as possible to gather information from their personal research and on the process that they require any clarity or guidance, they should feel free to ask their questions here without hesitation. If we continue this act of constant repetition of questions, We might not be achieving the purpose of this thread. This is because the platform will be filled with already answered enquires with no new information to learn and digest from it.


Thank you all and I would be looking forward to a better reformation from the newbies.



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jubrilx:
Hello house, for my sponsors bank statement of account, in a situation where the statement is sent directly to the embassy; is it supposed to be sent before the onlíne visa application or after the online visa application?

It should be sent before the online visa application and also attach the MyBank statement which bears the Ticket ID and password with your application. This will enable the visa gain free access to your account and be able to confirm its authenticity.


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Brownie1003:
Hello everyone,

Pls I am gathering all my documents and am a bit confused.
The program I applied for is not related to my current employment but related to my 1st degree.

Do I still need to submit reference and employment letter in my application?

Please your response is highly appreciated. Thanks

When did you finish from the University? Do you have huge study gaps?, it will be difficult to convince the visa officer that you're a bonafide student since you're going for a program that is not reasonable in light with your current employment. What led you to apply for a program that is related to your first degree instead of your current employment? Both may be perceived as a logical progression. Though your career will be more solid and convincing to the VO.

Yes you need a detailed reference letter for any visa application to Canada to prove that you're in gainful employment in your home country.


Your response to the above questions will determine my advice on what you're expected to do to better your chances of approval.


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Foski01:
Also, for family information form, I couldn't sign or type in my name both for the part A and B as typing into the signature space was disabled. I was only able to put date. I just weak!

I actually typed in my first and last name in the 'signature ' space for my IMM1294 form.

I reiterate you DON'T have to sign any of the IMM forms including the family information form. After filling the details of your family, date, save and upload the form into the required section on your MyCIC account.


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SetZ:
Please is there hope for paper route applicants especially those that apply Jan/feb at all

IRCC will not be attending to any paper applications until further notice. This is an unprecedented period for paper route applicants who find themselves in this situation. You can only be hopeful and committed to the process by waiting until activities returns back to its normal prompt fashion.


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cuteesthy:
I passed the VFS Lagos this morning, and it was opened today, maybe you should try booking an appointment to know if dey have started working

VFS office have re-opened for the past three (3) weeks now for Australia, and South Africa at Manor Hall Lekki, Lagos. Nonetheless, the Canada VFS haven't resumed operation and currently not welcoming any visitors into the application centre.


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NairaLuck:
I'm paying $1,500 Acceptance fee.
Is it still advisable to use Form A?
Below is the screenshot, then they added $41 as convinence fee, does it mean they will still charge me N100,000?

NairaLuck:
Good afternoon Everyone, please I need assistance.
Has anyone paid acceptance with Visa/Master Debit Card using CIBC ? If yes, how did you go about it? Are they selected Nigerian banks they accept? Is there a particular type of Card they require? Please kindly share

If you have trusted and reliable person in Canada you can send them this money to clear the payment on your behalf. Nigerian ATM cards are restricted to only $500 for international payments/transactions since the COVID-19 pandemic started. I think you should save yourself the stress because it is an unachievable task using your Naira Card.


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Foski01:
For everyone who did an online application, did you attach your e-signature? Or How did you sign your forms? I didn't sign mine and I have submitted. Could this be a problem? Is an e-signature one of the details to be submitted at Vfs office? Gurus pls help. Thank you

You don't need to sign any of the IMM forms for online application. Upon uploading of documents into their various columns, you will be prompted to use your name to electronically sign and transmit the application to IRCC for due visa processing.


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websta:
Hello guys,
What is the difference between the Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate in Canada?

What is the difference between Colleges and Universities in Canada?

Please, is there anyone studying Cybersecurity in Canada? PM me or drop an email I can communicate with urgently, please. Thanks

A simple google search will answer this question perfectly without taking your time to type and wait for someone to answer this question for you.

Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate are the same thing, there is no difference.

Colleges are institutions that offers practical based programs and vocational tranining that can be applied in a particular area of specialization. Universities are tertiary institutions that offers courses at the undergraduate and post graduate level as well as doctorate level (Bachelor's degree, Post graduate diploma, Master's and Phd).


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chichi93:
Hi guys please my profile changed to ‘we are reviewing the results of your medical results’ Last Tuesday instead of medicals passed.. medical was submitted upfront though blood pressure was high on the the day of the exam. Please is this Status normal or is there problem?

You shouldn't panic okay, the visa officer is reviewing your medical result from the panel physician in order to ascertain that you won't be a risk to the Citizens of Canada. Should the visa officer have any concerns about your medical result, they might request you to redo the medicals. Meanwhile, this may occur on a rare occasion. Most likely you will pass the medicals in the long run.


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oma22:
I don’t see why IRCC will be in a haste to attend to applications without biometrics when a lot they have not finished attending to a lot of applications with biometrics, including people who applied since February and March. Doesn’t make sense. I feel some of this responses and updates people without biometrics are getting is not because they are attending to you application, it’s because they want to have all your documents so when u get your biometrics done there will not be any need to start asking u to do medicals and spending time again waiting. So they will feel why not just do the medicals as we await your biometrics.

And as Frank rightfully said, biometrics started since 2013 and Just go expanded in 2018.

And also IRCC has clearly stated application will not be be fully processed till they get your biometrics. I think what they are just doing now for people without biometrics is making sure the documents are all in order while waiting for biometrics.

Exactly! You got it right. It could be that IRCC is making sure that documents are in order while waiting for biometrics to be completed. Though this can rarely happen for study permit applications.


For Express Entry, AIPP and PNP's applicants (Permanent Residency), biometrics and medical request often comes at the same time. Applicants of these programs don't see it as a positive sign as it's a normal procedure by IRCC which doesn't influence the discretion of the visa officer on the application.


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MyRace:
Good morning @FrankRobbn,

Ordinarily, I would have ignored and moved on, but I think it is important qe all get some facts straight.

We are all here to learn and share information with one another and sincerely you have done a lot to help people here.

However, there's an attitude which you and several others who because of the time you have spent here believe you are now gods, so nobody is allowed to either "think" or "have an opinion" without an attempt to short them down.

That I am new to Student Visa thread does not mean I lack the ability to think for myself in every area of my life including applying for study permit.

It is tiring that when people make posts all you guys do is look for holes to pick out. Sometimes, just chill and do ypur own findings or move on.

That notwithstanding, find attached the proof to the main position you criticized.

I am very happy for @ObaniDavid's testimony, and if I were him I won't share a screen shot of the letters, haters and doubters should all go and hug transformer.
I pray for his type of testimony to happen in my life as well.

Cheers,

New monikers you guys don't cease to amuse me . You're trying to make something out of nothing. No one is attacking your post or trying to find loopholes in them.

However, your standpoint purportedly shows that you're very certain about what you're saying, albeit you're wrong. The attachment put forward by you is simply stating that the Canadian government is expanding its biometrics collection program. It doesn't in no way state that they began biometrics collection in December 2018. In the previous years since 2013 every new application whether new or old must have to redo their biometrics before IRCC can start processing the application. As at 31st of July, 2018, the system of biometrics being valid for a decade (10 years) was then incrementally expanded and full implemented. Thus second time/previously denied applicants will not have to redo their biometrics again. It wasn't like this in the previous years.

For your information, Biometrics enrollment have been in place for more than seven (7) years now in 2013. This is in an effort to enhance the integrity of the Canadian immigration system, the federal government began collecting biometric data from foreign nationals of specific countries applying for temporary residence.

The problem we have is that everyone wants to be at the top, no one is ready to learn from the history. A simple google search could have helped you rather than making justifications to a fallacious facts.

WHEN DID CANADA START COLLECTION OF BIOMETRICS FROM FOREIGN NATIONALS.

You can also check the previous threads, part 8, 9, 10. Applicants go for biometrics prior to an application is deemed complete for due visa processing.

Please note that I'm not in competition with anyone here as you claimed. Before I counter any post on this thread, I must be very definite about it. I don't do a guess work here. You're very free and open to give your suggestions on this thread. I'm not stopping you from doing that. With that being said, I can't watch you give a falsifying claims for others to rely upon it.

I will not debate further on this topic as it will totally be irrelevant arguing with a new moniker who just registered his account two months ago.


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MyRace:
I maintain: IRCC said they will continue to PROCESS AND REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS, while waiting for applicants to provide them. The only thing is that no final decision will be made or anyone refused on the bases of incomplete documents.

A visa officer can process and complete an application with or without Biometrics. You have submitted enough documents to show who you are!
Canada only introduced Biometrics barely 2 years ago in 2018.

Besides, are you aware that they have given a waiver to Essential Temporary Workers who are unable to give Biometrics in their countries to get it done at their port of entries? What does thay tell you? Visa applications can be processed without Biometrics if IRCC chooses to authorize it.

Everything I have written here is verifiable on the CIC website.

Your current position is "pre-covid", right now, things are not as rigid as you're trying to make it look. As for your friend, every application is different.

The bolded statement is a false claim and misleading information. Biometrics have been in use for visa applications to Canada for more than five (5) years now since my existence and experiences on this process.

Since you claim everything you said is verifiable on IRCC website. Please provide me the link on this account.


Thank you!


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Obanidavid:
@MyRace

Sincerely, you have expressed my thoughts. I wish to share my testimony likewise that I submitted my application June 4th, received request for biometrics on a Saturday about two days after submission and later got a request for medicals on July 1st while still awaiting the VFS in Nigeria to give my biometrics.

Let us know that no two applications are the same just as our faces differ. The commonest thing I observed here is many people often kill themselves in fear of nothing that exist. I belong to the Winners family and certainly, I believed my application will be different and I will return again to share my final testimony.

Personally, I thank God for the journey so far and appreciate every contributors on this forum. I have learned so much and am indeed grateful. I will return soon before the end of the month to inform the house of my successful Visa application.

IT IS MY YEAR OF BREAKING LIMITS

Fantastic! This is almost an extraordinary achievement and 1 out of 100 applications will get a medical request amidst COVID-19 visa processing update from IRCC. Please if you don't mind, can you share a screenshot so as to quench the doubtful thoughts of others.


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Nwannediutor:
It appears that IRCC is lowkey processing online applications pending Biometrics submission.

I read from someone in another forum that got his Medical updated to Pass, while still waiting for VFS to open to submit biometrics. Not a Nigerian though.

Let's keep our fingers crossed.

MyRace:
Hello, please when did you apply? Also, did anything change in the Eligibility part of your application?

@Everyone, are there people who did upfront medicals, have medicals passed and still got rejected at the end of the day?

Or they got rejected without their up-front medicals being updated?

Thank you all for your responses.



quote author=Kinzeerichy post=91369289]Good Afternoon. My medicals have also been changed to pass despite that I have not done biometrics. Is there any meaning to this? I await your response, thank you.

Guys! Don't feel super excited about the recent update. Please be advised that there are various stages every application undergoes once they have been received by IRCC. The R10 check is the first step - it is at this stage the immigration case analyst goes through the entire supporting documents including the IMM forms to be sure the applicant properly filled the forms accurately and afterwards they move on to initiate a request for biometrics. The Immigration Case Analyst is responsible for updating of medical records while the main immigration officer (VO) waits for your biometrics details to be received prior to start processing the application proper.

Biometrics is a very important and plays a pivotal part in the Canadian immigration policy. Also, without Biometrics the CBSA can't process/carry out background checks on applicant.


I hope this information is helpful to everyone waiting to undergo their biometrics.


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Mobi22:
Hello nairalanders
Goodevening
Please i need answers
I was denied for family ties the last time but i didnt mention the plot of land in last application because my dad just purchased it a month before i reapplied
I reapplied for a study visa and in my loe I stated that my dad purchased a plot of land worth 45m with evidence of payment for I and my senior sister to establish a medical health center in our country of residence after our studies
But someone said i should have just added the document without stating the purpose in the loe
And I'm scared

Visa officers are not custodians of knowledge, you don't allow them to assume on your behalf. You've a better opportunity of convincing the visa officer that your intentions are bonafide by stating the worth of the property you're leaving back home and what you intend to do with it (i.e establishing a medical health centre) in the long-term.

Do not allow what people say and doom yourself into secret misery. Do well to include it and provide explanations to back up your claims.


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Adeolab100:
wow. You just dashed my hope oo lol. We don't have sponsor, no father or mother or anyone. Please what do you suggest I do. I really wanna get a degree because it's impossible I be who I wanna be by just doing this regular hustle. Can I get a scholarship? Can I try a European country. Abeg so sorry for my many questions

Are you looking for affordable fees, please check Lithunia, Hungary or Estonia, these european countries tuition fees are below 1.5M and their visa process is not as stringent as Canada Study Visa.

For more information on how you can emigrate successfully to these countries, you explore their individual threads on Nairaland.

I hope this information helps.

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dommakavelli:
You can disagree with me but next time you try to tell me I'm wrong or correct me, just make sure you get your facts right okay? A grade 7 kid knows the difference between an Asset and a Liability. It's ridiculous!

You have made your point and provided links which doesn't substantiate your standpoint on the subject matter. As earlier said, it's the discretion of the applicant to follow the path that best suits her situation.

We are both intellectually inclined people. Let's move on to other pressing discussions boss!


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Skymoore1004:
Oga frank thanks for everything you do here, but no dey too loud your achievements everytime. If God na man this world for don end. No offence too, but I always notice you say things like “do you know how many people I’ve helped”? Or “I can tell you about one client that did this and that & got approval” when someone challenges you. Again we all appreciate all your efforts especially as it’s not a paid job, but lower small bros. GodBless

With due respect Sir, I'm not announcing my achievements neither am I feeling superior to others because I'm in position of somewhat wealth of knowledge about the Canadian visa process.

Please be advised that all the informations I have until this present time on several immigration programs/pathways to Canada were gotten from the experiences I have enjoyed overtime on this platform and my involvement in other reputable windows. I think you might have a wrong perspective towards my tone of responses as I was merely trying to convey my first-hand experiences on some of the applications I have practically involved myself within and outside of this thread. It's not a boastfully display of my abilities or accomplishments. Do you know that if you don't have an enviable past experiences, you can't be able to run and lead others? This is because people are always looking up to individuals with the rare experience that can advise them properly on the right thing to do and better their chances of approval. I'm thy humble servant to command anytime anyday. So don't misunderstand my modus operandi as I'm not promoting myself in anyway.



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Didijide:
Frank thanks for the great work you are doing here.God bless you and happy new month. Please my sponsor's BS is 1400 pages, told him about mybank statement but he didn't bother. Please how do i go about uploading 1400 pages of BS when applying for the visa online. I'm really waiting for your reply. Thank you!

Please do you mean 140 pages or 1,400 pages??.

1,400 pages is too much to be compressed to 4MB. I would suggest you request for the electronic copy of the statements from your sponsor's bank. Alternatively, print only the 3 months history of your Sponsor's statement, skip some pages and only upload pages with huge financial record.


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cuteesthy:
pls February paper route applicants any update

IRCC are currently not processing any paper applications (study visa or work permit) until further notice. Hence why you haven't gotten any update from IRCC.


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