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Twallace:
Congratulations.. ....go to Canny and make your country proud

Thanks for sharing.

Nairalanders,


My SOP is 7 pages

Is it too long?

I paragraphed well, after i read here that each paragraph should carry weight.

Actually 5 pages, then the remaining 2 pages are the list of my documents i attached.

Your thoughts guys.


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kylexy61:
Ladies and Gentlemen!!!

My TRV has been approved

Oh my God! Thank you soo much

York University, MASc Civil Engineering

Online Application: 16th March
Medical Request: 4th April
Medicals done: 9th April
Medical Passed: 14th April
Approval/Passport Request: 26th April

Tomorrow would have been exactly 6 weeks since I applied.

Toronto!! Here I come!
#DreamsDoComeTrue

Wow, yes dreams really come true. Congratulations. @kylexy61.

Please share the docs you sent. your timeline was fast. i tap into this.

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jnyuwa02:
Shortest that I remember is 2 days, longest is one year. Mine has been 6 months now.

wow, six months? @jnyuwa02.

Thats such a long time.

Have you sent emails?

What do you think may be the reason?

And then 2days . Did the person pay for express? May i be introduced to the person to tap that anointing. Is the person still in this group?

I pray for such express speeed in Jesus name.



God at work

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Nairalanders,


Has anyone gotten study permit approved within six weeks in recent times? ( i am referring from Jan 2018 till date)

Or what has been the longest and shortest time frame.

Anyone with this information?

Kind regards

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mcobex:
Some people do get away with it, but your sop needs to address every reason you have. Give the vo convincing reasons and you stand a chance.
NB: Make sure you make available your company registration and tax papers, they will go a long way to drive your points

Thanks @mcobex.

Infact the way i have been writing and rewriting this SOP ehn.....chai..like say na exam. . e no easy. i write rewrite, edit, rewrite...

Yes, i have my CAC, memart etc and Company Income and Payee taxes ready.

It will end in praise in Jesus name. Amen.

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Frankrobbn1:
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It not always easy, you might have a point but a visa officer won't be seeing it from your own perspective and genuine interest, this happens most often. You need to present a justifiable reasons for going to Canada for a second masters degree, provide proof that you own a business which requires you to go for an MBA in Canada and argue why Phd is not your choice at the moment. With this, it might be an approval.

@Frankrobbn1

hmmm.... , Okay thanks, i initially did not see this from your pespective, but as you have mentioned it, i will state my justification clearly in my SOP.

I find this very insightful.

Thanks for the information.

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Thanks @Frankrobbn1.

I considered that, but Ph.D. is more of a reserach, i run a business and i need management experience plus global network/partnesrhips, ( which are my strong points in my SOP), to launch my business to the next level.

We are going into a new line of business hence my going for this.- An EMBA program.

My Msc was done online in Information Systems Mgt.

With all these, do you still think that the VO will not see a career progression?

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sorry a new line of product i meant.

Frankrobbn1:
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I can see purpose of visit dropping off, Having a MSc (Master of science) and going to Canada for an MBA (Masters business Administration) shows no logical progression. You're simply undertaking the same academic level to that already completed. The Visa officer will tag you as not a genuine student that is using study permit as a means to facilitate entry into Canada rather than educational advancement. So, Your best bet here is to go for a phd.

Thanks @Frankrobbn1.

I considered that, but Ph.D. is more of a reserach, i run a business and i need management experience plus global network/partnesrhips, ( which are my strong points in my SOP), to launch my business to the next level.

We are going into a new line of business hence my going for this.- An EMBA program.

My Msc was done online in Information Systems Mgt.

With all these, do you still think that the VO will not see a career progression?

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Frankrobbn1:
gbemiigbal,

To the best of my knowledge your gcms note is simply saying that you have limited compelling reasons for study in Canada. Why you decide not to complete this program in Nigeria since it will reduce cost and wouldn't warrant you leaving your spouse and kids back home to a foreign country. The Visa officer is equally questioning your intent for not also completing this program in the US other than Canada considering your relavant travel history with them (US).

Also, there are traces of lump sum deposits (Loan) money into the bank statements you presented before printing the statement of account.

So sorry for your refusal @gbemiigbal.

It's a good thing that you are seeking advise to satisfy the VO.

But i have a question. @Frankrobbn1.

What of if a company is the sponsor and the funds came in from a recent business (reoccurring) and one is able to provide the receipts, invoices of the transaction. Will this be sufficient to satisfy the VO on cash lodgment? There is still funds to run the company even after the fees amount.

Please gurus in the house help!

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Hello Nairalanders,

Just to ask, I have an Msc. and i am going for an MBA. i hope that it shows career progression , i have been reading here about how impoertant it is to show career progresion.

Please advise.

Thanks.


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The rate of refusal is scary!
The Lord is my strength.


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Asihanmi:
2nd study permit refusal though I have requested for GCMS note.
Just trying to analyse the 2 reasons on the rejection letter: family ties in Canada and home country and purpose of visit!
Never stated I had family member(s) in Canada in any of my documents ,know I've got distant cousins and we are not close .

I do not think I will apply a third time(in my own thoughts it's not worth it may mean desperation to them).

I have been struggling with express entry process stucked with IELTS. Don't want to go through the asylum route that is being recommended to me despite having canada visitor's visa because of WORK PRESSURE (Naija banking craziness...). I believe asylum may not be the best route for a family person.
Honestly, don't know what to do at this juncture.

Suggestions are welcome from the family.

How's Australia and Netherlands PR process like?

Hello Asihanmi,

So sorry about this. I want to encourage you not to give up. Nothing good comes easy.

Look through your GCMS notes and compare reasons for the rejection. Also, let experts here advise you on how you can go about applying again. Can you provide the following information:

You mentioned that you have a valid visitors visa if you don't mind my asking, has it been a while since you traveled to Canada?
Did you travel alone or with your spouse or the family at that time?
Was it for business or tourism?
Now for the study permit, did you indicate traveling with your family (Wife and children) at the same time?
Is it visitor or SOWP or Visit Visa you are applying for your spouse?
Do you work for yourself or for an employer?
Did you use the same CIC/EE account for your expenses entry to apply for your Canada study permit or did you create a separate account for your study permit?
Did you apply online or paper route?

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croyance:
Thanks Boss. please can we both Travel together?

Did you do paper route or Online?

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croyance:
Hello House,

I have my study permit approved and as at yesterday, my wife got her own SOWP approved too, but she is pregnant and to give birth very soon like 5weeks time. please what are the chances of traveling down to Canada without any problem at the POE? please i will appreciate any opinion from experience.

I have made plans for a 6moths Health Insurance in advance, securing accommodation ahead!

Wow, Congratulations.
I do not think she would have a problem at the point of entry, rather your worry and prayer should be about boarding the flight, considering that she is close to delivering, you need to pray that she would be allowed to board unless she uses clothes to conceal, but agin they would ask her how many weeks gone is she.

Congrats once again.

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hello, Nairalanders,

Has anyone tried chatting up VFS global, Nigeria?

Each time I try to chat them up between 8am and 5pm I get this response:


''Thank you for contacting the Canada Visa Application Centre, Nigeria. We are currently closed. Please contact us during business hours which are listed on the “Contact-Us” section of our website www.vfsglobal.ca/canada/nigeria. You can visit our website for detailed information on all Visa related services, or you can send us an email and we will respond to you as soon as possible.

Have a wonderful day.''


Please has anyone successfully chatted them up lately?

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Dorisdili:
The co-sponsor business statement i submitted was for 4months

Hi,

Thanks so much for your response.

That means that one can leave the funds in the Business account and the living expenses in my account.

I was actually thinking of 6 months to the 1year account statement.

Thanks.

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Hi Nairalanders,

Please, can anyone help with a sample leave letter for my children's school? What details must be captured in the letter?
My application is a family application.

Many thanks in advance

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Nairalanders,

I did my medical test today@ IOM.

I got there 8am.

I left 1.30pm.

If you want to leave in time ensure to get there before 7am.

The wait was not funny.

Kind regards

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Dorisdili:
I applied february 11th(online route) did biometrics february 15th.

Documents submitted
1) Birth certificate of myself, siblings and mother
2) Bsc degree
3) Admission letter
4) Sponsor(mother' sister) treasury bill statement of 10million
5) Co-sponsor's (cousin) business account statement, closing balance of 2.5million, inflow and outflow of 34million
6) Sponsors business documents, land documents, employment letter
7) Co-sponsors business document
Mother' land documents
9) Marriage certificate of sponsor(aunty) showing relationship with my mum
10) My bank statement showing of 3.1million showing prove of living expenses
11) Reference letter from my bank
12)Notarized sponsor letters from both sponsors
13)Proof of first semester tuition payment
14)All CIC documents including letter of explanation
15) Upfront medicals

This forum was very helpful to me. Thanks y'all.
Once again all the best to all hopefuls. Do ur best and leave the rest to God. Rely solely on God and watch him do it.

Hi,

A big congratulations to you.

Please help clarify, your cosponsors (Cousins) business statement that you submitted was for how many months or years?

I want to have an idea what to also submit.

Thanks in anticipation of your response.

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Good Morning Nairalanders,

In filling the TRV form for my kids (imm5257), where you have funds available for my stay.....

I put $3,000CAD, am I correct to put only required funds for dependents for only one year?

Please help clarify this.'


Kind regards

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goingforward:
Hi,

You can put the address of the Institution for now. That's what I put.

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Can anyone please also help to clarify this:


I filled the imm5257 Schedule 1. But I noticed there is also the imm5257 (2017 form).

Can we fill anyone?

Thanks in anticipation.

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Aghatise:
I am a prospective PhD student (Fall 2018); I wish to apply for my wife (SOWP) and 2 kids that are minors ((TRV) at the same time. On the IMM5257 for TRV (kids) there is a question requesting 'name and institution of any persons you wish to visit' - Name: Relationship to me: address in Canada:

Since I am not yet in Canada and do not have an address, what can I fill in the column 'ADDRESS IN CANADA'? Appreciate you help on this ; especially those who have applied for student visa with accompany family.

Hi,

You can put the address of the Institution for now. That's what I put.

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Frankrobbn1:
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Still wondering which form could be the recommended one? Fine! you can go with the both IMM5707E and IMM5654E forms, but please endeavor to come back here and provide clarity to which of the forms was accepted from the VFS workers.

All the best on your application submission.

Hi Frankrobbn1,

I am not submitting yet, still putting documents together and filling them as well. i want to dot my I's and cross my t's plus adding prayers and fasting too. , Hence my asking these questions.

I aim to submit 1st week in May 2018. But I certainly, I will provide information on my submission at VFS.

Thanks.

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Lemia:
Your costs should be the cost of your tuition and living expenses for the first year.

The funds available for your stay should be equal to or more than the sum of all your costs

Thanks for your response.

I was actually thinking I am meant to fill the full tuition where they ask:

The cost of my studies will be........................... Tuition........... Room & Board.......... Other...............



( They didn't say the cost of one year, or what do u think?)

Are they expecting details for only one year?

Please help further clarify.

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Hello Nairalanders,

Thanks for your help so far.

Please on the (IMM 1294)- Study permit form, under the ''Details of Intended study (Funds available for my stay)''- Does that mean the total funds that i have for the program, in my account and in my sponsor's account or should that be just living expenses for one year + Tuition, or does it mean only living expenses exclusive of tuition.

What does the caption ''funds available for my stay'' mean?

Please help!

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Ratawu:
Yes, you can submit your passport and later make a request for your passport but has some cost implications

Okay, i will explore this option.

Thanks for the clarification.


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Ratawu:
Experience is the best teacher. I don't just post any here if I am not sure of it. Don't let the applicant waste his money and time unecessarily. Since the applicant is doing the paper route, the VFS officials will not accept the family form you referred to from him and he will be forced to go and fill the correct form, that is the family form with siblings at their business centre which is somehow expensive.

Ratawu & Frankrobbn1,

Thanks for the information. I think the upper hand that paper route offers is the fact that each application would be checked by the VFS official before submission.

Maybe it just makes sense to fill both forms, upon getting there, they, i will mention that filled both forms, because i wasn't sure of the specific one. I think at that point they should select the one that is the right one and remove the one they do not need.

Abi?

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Ratawu:
THEN GO ONLINE

Paper route would work better for me considering that I am applying with my company as the sponsor and i have a lot of documentation I am presenting.

But is it possible to submit passports and withdraw temporarily when I need to make the trip.?

Kind regards in anticipation of your response.

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Ratawu:
VFS staff will not accept your application without passport. It is even pasted on their notice board that if you are doing paper application, you MUST submit your passport

Wow! hmmm..... that's a tight spot.

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Okay, yes i will add payslips. My role is a full-time role.

I am presenting a personal investment portfolio, (in my name) that I can liquidate to cover for living expenses for my fam. I am hoping that this would also show commitment from my end that I have saved some money for my program.

Your thoughts?

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The company is only paying tuition up to 80%.


One more question

Please is it possible to do upfront medicals and not put Intl passports in submission?
I Intend to do upfront medicals but i need to make a trip soonest, so I will be needing my Int'l passport.

Will they ask for passports when they have checked my medicals? I hope this will not count against me?

Thanks for not getting weary of me.

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Thanks for the info. I am doing the paper route. . I would submit without it and wait for them to request for medicals.

Gracias

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Phocusjosh:
Yes, you need to submit the company statement account (usually 4-6 months). Just provide all documents that will show that you are finacially buoyant to study successfully in Canada without working. I also suggest your sponsor transfer more than $10k to your dom account, more like $13k-15k if possible... this psychologically tells the VO that your sponsor is able and willing to let go of funds.

Are you paid monthly by your company?, if yes you can also submit payslip to show that you are in full-time employment.

Okay, yes i will add payslips. My role is a full-time role.

I am presenting a personal investment portfolio, (in my name) that I can liquidate to cover for living expenses for my fam. I am hoping that this would also show commitment from my end that I have saved some money for my program.

Your thoughts?

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The company is only paying tuition up to 80%.


One more question

Please is it possible to do upfront medicals and not put Intl passports in submission?
I Intend to do upfront medicals but i need to make a trip soonest, so I will be needing my Int'l passport.

Will they ask for passports when they have checked my medicals? I hope this will not count against me?

Thanks for not getting weary of me.

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