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Miide2:
Yes I sent a web form last month
They responded with they couldn’t attend to my request now.

And no
No medical request yet. It’s my 2nd application

Paper applications are taking longer than expected. I think you need to exercise a little bit patience until July when the travel restrictions has been lifted and VAC officially re-open again.


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Miide2:
I’d advice you not to
Submitted using paper since March 4th no response or update.

Have you been able to contact IRCC via webform about your application status? If you haven't done that, please do so as soon as possible. More so, in this recent times, there have been a delay in processing most paper applications, including PR applicants whose applications are paper based are also waiting to receive their AOR. The delayed response from IRCC is a general issue, which is as a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic.

By the way, Have you received a medical request since you applied?.


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Godblesmyhustle:
Has IRCC given any applicant approval in this month? I hope we are not wasting time and resources on this people...

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From the information I have gathered, there have no been any approval since this month for Nigerian applicants. Nonetheless, IRCC are still working and processing applications and will soon dish out feedbacks to those that have been called for medicals. On the other note, It's important to know that a few applications have also been turned down/refused lately by IRCC. Let's keep all fingers crossed and hope visa applications will soon be processed in its usual prompt fashion.


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Adwoa816:
Good day my good people. I wanted to know if it is possible to do upfront medicals after submitting online application?
If it is possible, what are the documents I need to present at the approved clinics.

It's possible to undergo an upfront medicals after you had submitted your application. However, I would advise you wait for IRCC to request for the medical exam from you. At least, this shows that your application is progressing and a positive decision is soon to be made on your application.


Keep the faith alive and hope for the best.


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Aydindon123:
Good afternoon.
My sponsor is a business man and He receive salary only 2 or 3 times in a year due to the nature of my business, but In bulk to carry him for the year.

I’m using his personal account
For my sponsorship bank statement

However, he is the manager of a real estate company,
And he does not have pay slip, prove of employment and prove of salary

Pls what should I do guys ??

Sponsor must show proof of his source of wealth. Being that he is a business man, a certificate of Incorporation must suffice and should explain the nature of his job in the sponsorship letter in order to provide clear financial standing to support your planned studies in Canada.


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Heledy:
Pls is it possible to gain admission into postgraduate diploma or PGC in chemical engineering related courses in canada with a CPGA 2.28 (third class) Chemical Engineering.
Please kindly advise.
Thanks

You can check - Process Quality Engineering at Conestoga College.


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degxyflexy:
How about post graduate degree in the North Atlantic Province

If you can find any program that is directly relevant to your area of speciality, you're free to apply for it. My primary concern is about applicants using post secondary diploma for Visa application.


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Flourhine:
Please does any one be an idea how much is the medical fees?

Medical exam fee cost N46,500 at IOM


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Urrch:
Frank please check your email

Email correspondent acknowledged with thanks Sir.


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GreatMage:
I am applying to College of North Atlantic and I have paid my application fee and filled details but they told me to mail my official transcript and documents to them...
Please with this travel ban and all...
How will I do it?

Why College of North Atlantic? Is it because its tuition is relatively cheaper in comparison with most colleges in Canada and/or the ability to secure a Permanent Resident of Canada is way more easier in the Atlantic province of Newfoundland? Please be sure you're applying for the accurate level of education as majority of the programs offered in this school are predominantly in the Post Secondary Diploma level. It's not all about getting admission into a DLI in Canada, albeit its convincing the visa officer that you're indeed a bonafide student to study an ordinary diploma in Canada, given that there are similar available courses which are obtainable in Nigeria at a low cost.

I hope you check properly so you don't end up investing so much on a project that will not heed positive outcome. I have saved several applicants from the misinformation in course selections, and I trust you will not be an exception too.


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Helengirl:
Good morning house, pls I need to find out if it is possible for me to go for medical after my application for student visa in May. Am asking because I called one of the medical centers in lagos Island and the customer service person that attended to me said I can't come for medicals after applying except I get a form or go ahead from then. Please and please what do you guys advise? Thanks.

No need to rush, wait for IRCC to request for the medical exam from you. At least, this shows that your application is progressing and a positive decision is soon to be made on your application.


Keep the faith alive and hope for the best.


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gugu40:
Good evening gurus in the house
From the advice received from @Frankrobbn1 and, @JustMellow

In my sop, I stated that most of my salary (80%) is invested in my home country (land, shares and mutual funds) with proof because I am not from this country (I attached documents for the land and shares in Nigeria).

I am the main sponsor of my wife now and my sister is the co-sponsor. (My sister is transferring $10,000 (CAD$13,000) to my account here).
In my sop, I wrote that my sister is the custodian of my movable properties and sole financial representative in Nigeria. I attached proof of some receipts of transfer of money from me here to her account in Nigeria. I also attached two land documents in Nigeria (Abuja and Lagos) that I claimed she bought for me and an inherited land document from my father (dead) in Lekki. In the sop I said that in African tradition as the eldest in my family I inherited the land.

Because the money from Nigeria is bulk money deposited in the account. I said it is part of my father’s inheritance savings from Nigeria. (I am applying in 2 weeks’ time) No time for Fixed Deposit or Treasury bill.

Or should I write that the money is from the sale of one of my land, by my sister in Nigeria.

Please is it a good idea? If not please advise……
Gurus in the house please help help help

I think it makes more sense if you say the funds comes from the sale of one of your land, by your sister in Nigeria. Having said that, you need to provide valid and verifiable evidence of this property and written agreement between you and the buyer. The document must be firmly attested and notarized by a licensed attorney in Nigeria. Aside the $13,000CAD that your sister will be transferring to your account, hope there have been history of steady inflow and outflow of cash in your bank statement in the past 6 months?. It will be a red flag if this is the only money that has reflected in your account statement recently. Also take note of your financial history so you don't end up shooting yourself in the foot.


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Pee2Jay9:
Hi Frank.. Seems MUN degree description is opposite of others, MASc there is course based.
My question is can one further studies with it or it is terminal like MEng in other schools??

MASc is a course based option in MUN. You can't further with it. Many course based Master’s degrees are not designed with doctoral study in mind, and therefore don’t offer certain training crucial for PhD students.


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hotboss:
Sorry for taking you back.. are u referring to course based or Research ased.. bcz the stuff is quite different with MUN

Master of Applied Science (MASc) is a course based program in MUN, whilst the Master of Engineering program (MEng) is a research based in MUN. This is entirely an opposite to other tertiary institutions in Canada.

I hope this information helps.


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hotboss:
This post got me smiling.. gave me an inner conviction that it will sure end in praise .. thanks very much .. I will keep into your advise right away by contacting supervisors. Thank you so much

Glad you find the information useful. However, you're not required to secure any supervisors for a Master of Applied Science (MASc) at Memorial University of Newfoundland. A well-worded and coherently written SOP along side a minimum of 2.1 automatically makes you eligible for the program.


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ralfudoh:
Bank conversion rate is 401 as of yesterday. So please make sure you have sufficient money in your account (I.e 401 x 235 if you are a first time applicant and 150 x 401 if you are reapplying)

Via Naira Master Card, Canadian Dollar is currently between 298 and 300 in Naira. We can't use the conversion rate for flywire corporation to determine the equivalence of Naira to CAD because they act as third party and also have some basic financial returns that goes to them.


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Flourhine:
Good morning to u all is there anyone in the house who had done biometric of recent.i heard some fellows saying they are going to open as of 9th of June this month.i just want to confirm if at all they ve opened.thanks

VFS is set to reopen soon in view of the picture attached once the international travel restrictions have been lifted by the Canadian Government starting July 1st, 2020.


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NikeMi1:
Please are there any undergraduate scholarships in Canada ?

There is NONE for undergraduate students.

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hotboss:
Amen.. I always applied to to MEng option. But I haven't tried U of Windsor bcz I saw that one shouldn't have more than 3 backlogs. And i have 5 Fs on my transcript. Although 2 where absent cases . I don't know of ibshoukd still go ahead to apply. Thank you very much for always responding .

University of Windsor requires that no student should have more than 3 backlogs and in your case you have 5 F's. My advice is that you should try the Memorial University of Newfoundland. Your chances of getting admitted into a Master of Applied Science (MASc) is considerably high.


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Chimzy4real:
How about MUN �

Your chances are good provided you're able to demonstrate that you're a bona fide student who will study and return after studies.


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Broadmind:
Hello house, please is it mandatory for applicant to pay for tuitions fee in Nigeria before applying for study permit?

Payment of upfront tuition fees is not a prerequisite for a visa approval. The Canadian embassy has made it clear enough that any applicant that decide to pay for their tuition fees does that on their risk and doesn't in any way improve your application chances for approval. However, some applicants prefer to pay just to demonstrate to the visa officer that they have the financial resources to undertake the proposed program in Canada. With that being said, you can decide to pay for it if you've the funds and should provide proof of tuition payment with your application.


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Jejelaye01:
Exactly my thoughts.

Too many documents that can easily bring flags to an application and create reason(s) for doubt.

You never cease to amaze me honestly. So, Board of resolution letter has now become too many documents for applicant whose Sponsor's mostly operate with company account? I wish I could refer you to so many applicants on this thread whom i personally suggested that they should use this letter in their application and ended up getting approvals last year fall 2019.

I have no reason whatsoever to share falsifying information that could jeopardize applicant's chances of approval on this thread. I always make sure I have my facts straight from the wisdom of my experiences which I have enjoyed since my existence on this thread.


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dommakavelli:
Yes, company account is a bad idea. You might be able to use a company account as "proof of source of funds" but it is definitely not a proof of funds. That is why the VO was not satisfied that the money in that account would be available to the applicant. Who would take money from their business to sponsor someone else's education? I will understand if the applicant was a child, but it still doesn't make any logical sense.
"Proof of source of funds" and "proof of funds" are two different things. BTW, You must show both in your application.

Also, think about this, why would someone give a third party and fourth party their company's financial statement. It does not make any sense. If the applicant is the owner or partner in the company, then maybe it makes little sense. But still, there are better documents like tax documents, registration paper etc.

Please try to digest the situation on ground. No one (including myself) is suggesting that anyone on this thread should use company account for a Canadian study visa application. We all know that there are certain restrictions that accompanies funds in company's cooperate accounts and thus any applicant that intends using a cooperate account MUST include a bank reference letter and a Board Resolution Letter duly signed and approved by the board of directors of the business.



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justwise:
Feel free to believe that yourself but i don't.

We are intelligent beings from different school of thoughts and as such shouldn't agree on the same perspective. This makes us standout. I can't induce you to accept my suggestion because everyone is liable for their discretion.


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JustMellow:
Hello Justwise,

There are so many content to a board resolution letter. By law, any small scale liability business/company can have a constituted board members or board of directors. The article of association also says a lot. Two people can run a small scale business and still constitute a board if need be.

No matter how small a business/company is, a CEO is a CEO as long as there is a steady and reliable flow of funds in its own capacity sufficiently enough to cater for any positive satisfaction. By using a company account which "some" say its pungent and gets the VO not smiling, and if using the company's account pose to be the sole choice, and no matter how small or average that business though there are few exceptions; the board resolution letter is one easily and legal document to demonstrate financial approval et al.

Just like in actual sense that a Deed of Gift for cash seems baseless or off in more similar understanding as the Board Resolution Letter. The truth is if you claim the other person is wrong then you might likely be wrong too because these facts in contention are not on the official website or immigration rule book of IRCC.

I don't think personally that relevant documents in its numerous numbers pass a wrong message especially when its directly involves the application and personal or certain circumstances. It is bad when it becomes confusing and unorganized. Every situation isn't the same and there might be need for more relevant documents to back a claim of a claim and/or convoluting events.

I believe its an open forum and what is necessary is to either contribute your own viewpoints or respectfully pass your message, afterall, you also do not have substantial proof that what has been said was not in light of either IRCC or the VO's discretion. We all have to acknowledge and understand the actual truth in practical experiences based on that of others or ourselves. There are many advices and perspectives in expressing, narrating and sharing past experiences with interested others. This "mouth" has a reliable proverbs that helps the listening ears think through their minds to find actual solace.

This is just me trying to air my opinion and contribution to this dragging issue that is about to derail the thread. We should always look for better ways to express ideas without castigating. This should be considered as my only "contribution" on this topic.

Know that I hold you in high esteem. One love!

One of the most insightful post on this thread since this month. Keep the good works up and doing bro!


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Pee2Jay9:
Truly, Mechanical seems really competitive even the MEng ain't as easy. UoM requires even a supervisor to accept before one can be admitted for course based MEng.

Pls can you state the cost of MEng Mechanical in Uni of Windsor? This school has the highest application fee I've seen so far.. The website can't do justice to tuition as it estimates fees per course. Do you know someone that can give exact figure and duration? I'll really look forward to your reply as their deadline is 1st of August

Pee2Jay9:
@Frankrobbn1, pls respond to this.. This back and forth with Justwise is ok na
others that know, pls respond as well

The tuition fees for MEng program at the University of Windsor cost $35,200CAD which also includes the incidental fees.

Please see the attachment with this post from U of Windsor acceptance letter. I trust you will find this information useful to your enquiry.


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justwise:
I know very well that many of you here are trying to help and not intentionally trying to mislead people but i will encourage all us to think long and hard about things we post here.



What exactly will board resolution letter prove? That the sponsor has the money to sponsor her? That the sponsor is willing to use the company's capital for non-business related expenditure ?

The op does not work for this company and her application got nothing to do with her uncle's company, all the VO wants to know is that the money is available for her studies in Canada

So rather than providing evidence of that you are sending in board of resolution letter?

This is just a company run by husband and wife and you want her to submit board of resolution letter written by the same uncle and you expect the VO to take this seriously?

The visa officer's at the Canadian embassy only works with the information provided in an application and a decision is primarily reached based on what the applicant submitted with her application.

I reiterate, Board of resolution letter is used by sponsor's whose financial operation is majorly on their company's cooperate account with little or no savings in a personal statement. This letter will be accompanied with other financial statements like the CAC certificate of the business to prove ownership of the business and bank statements to prove the financial stability of the sponsor.

The visa officer are not custodians of knowledge and for sure will presume that a well established business cannot be effectively managed and running smoothly by only two persons (Husband and Wife). There are a lot of documents requirements for applicant's using company bank statements as POF and board of resolutions letter is one of them and plays a pivotal role in the application. The board of directors also referred to as the share holders in a business has great influence in funds accessibility and availability towards the applicant's studies in Canada and mustn't be neglected. They (board of directors) are the decision makers in every established limited liability company.


I have come across a GCMS note, where the visa officer pointedly mentioned that he is not satisfied that funds in the sponsor's account will be accessible by the applicant due to funds restriction by the shareholders in the company. As for evidence which you asked for, Board resolution letter is very pertinent and is mostly used to substantiate funds accessibility for those using cooperate accounts in their study permit application. It has never in history pose to be a problem in the immigration policy of Canada for study permit application.


I don't dish out what I am not definite about on this thread, before I make a comment on a post, I must have backed up evidence and proofs as to the validity of my experiences. This has been my code for over the years. If you require proves to support my claims about company board of resolution letter and the number of applicants that have used it in their application and were successful, I will gladly furnish you with them.


Thank you!


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ron5ke:
Hello guys, so I applied for GCMS notes and I got already. The reason is stated in the pic attached. How do I tackle this?

PS: I studied Applied Geophysics for my undergraduate studies and I got admission for PGC in Environmental management/Assessment. This course is an aspect of geophysics. How do I go about this?

In view of the attachment, the visa officer is not satisfied that your proposed program in Canada is reasonably in light with your previous undergraduate studies and current employment as a poultry and hotel owner.

The visa officer wants to know the correlation between your experiences and the intended program. Why you're spending so much to pursue a program that is obtainable in Nigeria at a cheaper rate.

The fact that you've two siblings in Canada, the incentives of staying back after studies far outweigh your ties back home.

Your LOE should do justice to the above concerns raised by the visa officer. You should explain the correlation of your program in Canada with your current work experience. The benefits of the program after studies, whether it is financially rewarding that could offset the cost and difficulty of undertaking the program.

Your home ties in Nigeria, are you married? If so, your spouse and kids staying back in Nigeria, what are the provisions you had made for them as per their upkeep while you're pursuing your program in Canada. You should confidently let the visa officer know that having siblings who are PR in Canada should in no way have any negative impact in your application or be used against your study permit application. That, your sole intent of travelling to Canada is driven by a lawful purpose which is to study on a temporary basis and return home after studies.


Lastly, the business you claim to have here in Nigeria, is it a verifiable business with strong web presence? Provide explanation as to why you can't abandon your business in Nigeria for a Canadian stay.


All of these should be properly explained in a well articulated manner and as persuasive as possible in your next application.


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hotboss:
Thank you for responding.. Mechanical engineering. My undergraduate is in same field.

This is a very competitive program in Canada especially for the thesis option. Getting admitted into the research based of this program will require alot of work by making sure your SOP stand out amongst other applicants from different countries. Also, your ability to convince the supervisor that you're the right candidate which should be given a space in his laboratory is very imperative here. Most importantly, you shouldn't all your eggs in one basket as it's much easier to secure admission into the MEng program in Mechanical Engineering at U of Windsor with your undergraduate GPA of 3.788.


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justwise:
This is really unnecessary and will not help the op, sometime we unknowingly contribute to the increasing number of the refusals here.

How did you come up with this assertion that using a noatrized company board of resolution letter for a study Visa application will weaken the op chances of approval? I can barely count the number of applicants who used this letter and were still successful with their application. This letter is specifically meant for applicant's whose Sponsor's mostly operate with a cooperate account with little or no savings in their personal account. It has never in history increase the rate of refusals, albeit since the op sponsor has more funds in his personal statement, including a company account/board resolution letter is not applicable in her case.


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Pimp04:
Good day house, @Frankrobbn1
Online application March 24th 2020 and ever since no response from IRCC, application status says eligibility review is on and we are processing background check also. What should I do pls? Do I Continue to wait for them to respond?

Your application is 10 weeks now and has exceeded the estimated processing times. Raise a CSE using NAIROBI WEBFORM requesting for the current status of your application.


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Luckymama:
Thank you so much Frankrobbn. I think will definitely do these, in addition to having my husband as a sponsor as well. I had never heard of a bank reference letter before. I learn so much on this thread everyday.

Never to worry, your application will scale through this time. Always feel free to ask questions here and we will be happy to assist you at any point in your application.

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