Well, I might have also said Frank is not right with his statement based on cic information but he might be right. I think it is OK to wait till Mrs Daniels informs us of the outcome when she picks up her passport. If we have multiple cases as regards this that we know of, we might be able to make an informed conclusion about it.

A guy here some weeks ago, ayoadefantastic, said in June when he applied he was waived for medical examination because he was resident of the US till April but then, reading through his approval post, he mentioned he was called for medicals July 24 which he did on the first of August (meaning it wasn't waived after all)

I think VO still holds the ultimate decision on this, at least, we have had a guy without a travel history whose TRV was approved without being invited for medical examination

Nogen:

This information is wrong. Go back and read the cic info on medical examination for applicants who have not stayed up to 6 months in Nigeria from Europe, the USA and their likes.

I know few people that got their TRV approval after they had deferred their admission. One of my friends did and in his situation had to defer for a year because there is not a winter start date for his programme. When you have such approval, the decision of what to do is yours.
One hurdle you'll have to cross will be at the port of entry with the immigration officer. You might have to explain why you are coming in so early or late depending on the admission letter you choose to show at the POE.

hotcakept2:


I remember when filling form i saw "Expiration of acceptance" 18th of September. I don't know why fanshawe college is now saying after August 29th one has to defer. Meanwhile, what would happen if one defers. Will the VO still go ahead with approving the TRV?

I'll look out for the trend of her application.
I think from her information, she applied in Nigeria even though she holds UK resident permit.
I would actually like to see if her application will be treated using the UK timeline (1 week) or Nigeria's processing time.

jnyuwa02:


Ma’am that is what the requirement says. But wait on CIC, they may not call you for medicals. One person relates his experience here that he has never seen CIC actually call people from GB for medicals even though that is the requirement. There is some ring of truth to it. I say just wait. They will let you know.

I quite understand you and yes CIC reserves the right to do and undo. In my experience thus far, I have not seen any resident in the UK for more than 6 months apply for study permit and asked to go for medicals. I went through same as well and did not have to do any medical examination.

Now look at it from this point; why add the yes and no options if ALL applying for more 6 months TRV require medicals; remember that Nigerians applying for less than 6 months do not require medicals as well (maybe the rules have change) and this cut across board for ALL countries.

jnyuwa02:


The requirements interpreted correctly, anybody from Great Britain coming into Canada for more than six months, needs a medical examination. Anybody coming in for less than six months from GB, does not need medicals. You are right in the eyes of the requirement, she is still in the UK. That said, CIC reserves discretion to do and undo, including not requiring medicals from people who normally should give medicals. We have seen at least one person here on NL approved for visa without medicals when the requirement stipulates medicals be submitted by those coming from Nigeria and have been resident here for more than six months preceding the year they sought entry to come Canada. I am pretty sure she needs medicals if she is going for more than six months. But whether CIC would exercise discretion not to require it from her, is not within my purview of certainty.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/medical-police/medical-exams/requirements-temporary-residents/country-requirements.html?_ga=2.207346451.1017965248.1532726615-1344338015.1532118200

I would like to weigh in here;
your premises are justified but so far she is a resident in UK and coming in for study (yes, for more than 6 months), she does not need a medical examination.
I have seen many friends in this situation as well; even one of them who ticked,yes (that she requires medical examination), in her medical request form was not called for an examination and her application was approved.
I do not think been in Nigeria at the moment will change the rule for her because as far as the visa office where she applied is concerned,she is 'still' in the UK.

The rules changes for express entry applicants where irrespective of where you reside, medical examination is a must even if the applicant is a temporary resident in Canada.

jnyuwa02:


Good poignant question. Ordinarily, no you don’t have to take medicals because you haven’t lived or travelled in Nigeria for more than six months. But the second part of the adjoining clause for those who need medical says if you are going to Canada for more than 6 months, you have to take medicals. So my guess is you are a student who is planning to go to Canada for more than six months? If so, even though you have lived in Great Britain where medicals is not required and currently live in Nigeria where Medical is required of you only if you have lived here for more than six months, the brute fact of wanting to study in Canada for more than six months, compels the conclusion that you will need to take medicals. That is the verdict!

You do not need a transit visa.

Mbaku86:
Please do i require a transit visa for Germany. I am flying to Vancouver and there will be a 7 hours layover at Frankfurt? If i would require one please what other alternative airlines can i use without obtaining a Transit visa.

Congrats

Bodmillz:
Alhamdulilah!!!!

I just got original passport request!!!

Congrats

sogima:
Visa just got approved.. thank you lord

Congrats to you and everyone.

Phocusjosh:
Application approval after 16weeks!!!

Fall 2018 issa gooal

With the little I have observed on this forum, I think the problem here is not about funds as you have mentioned nor is it about you paying your tuition fee.
I think the question we need to be clear on first is if indeed you just plan to come for CPA and leave afterwards or just an entry route into the country...
Since you are only coming for a certificate course/programme which Nigeria has its equivalent that is well recognized and not a university/college degree, the question becomes the reason why you want to be Canadian certified when you don't plan to practice in Canada. As a matter of fact, you are in your final stage for ICAN, may I ask if the programme you will be doing for CPA is off higher level than what is obtainable with ICAN.
(I am not so vast in your area of qualification, so you can please shed more light on that)
If you can be articulate about why you would embark on such and come back to Nigeria to convert the degree, maybe that might help more.

With what I know about CPA, CPA profession assesses international credentials and provides streamlined programs to help internationally trained accountants become Canadian CPAs. So why would you become Canadian certified when you are the final stage of your ICAN program which is recognized in your home country?

You wouldn't have to do biometric anymore but I am not sure for the medical examination and if possible, please print a new SOA (I learnt GCMS note takes about 30days, so if you are applying sometimes 3rd week of July, I will say a statement that ended in March is not ideal, that's almost 4 months after fact).

I hope this helps.

joe10:
@Frankrobbn1 and other gurus in the house please I need your advise/contributions.

I was recently refused study permit on the ground of 'purpose of visit'. The VO is not convinced that I will leave Canada after my study.

Profile:
School: CPAWSB Alberta Province

Fees: I did not pay a din as it is stated on my acceptance letter that I must a study/work permit before I can register for the program and enroll for courses.

Previous Study: Graduate in Accounting and presently in the final stage of ICAN. Also i have 4yrs work experience in Accounting/Auditing.

Sponsor: Elder brother who provided 7 months bank statement of N25m closing balance. Though the VO did not tick insufficient fund as one of the reasons for denial(The only reason for denial is purpose of visit and am very sure that in my gcms note the VO must question why I want to take such professional program program in Canada at a high cost when I can take similar program here in Nigeria.)
Also, I plan to state in my next application that my elder brother does not have child yet(dependant).

Questions:
1. ICAN syllabus list Canada CPA as one of the professional bodies that can get direct membership with CPA designation. Pls can I print and attach this page in my next application to show that I will return to Nigeria to barge ACA designation with CPA designation?

2. Can I also include evidence of rental income that my wife and kid would use to sustain themselves while I am away? Can that boost my eligibility chances 'Purpose of visit'?

3. My online status already shows that I passed medical test(upfront), completed biometrics and background checks completed also that I failed eligible review.
In my next application, am I still expected to do another medical and biometrics? Also, will the next VO concentrate only on my eligibility review or start over from the beginning? I asked because I plan to present more proofs/points that I am eligible to study for Canadian CPA program and return to Nigeria after my studies.

4. Can I still use the SOA I presented previously which ended in March 30th 2018. Is it advisable to present it again in July when I reapply or can I add Apr-June 2018 SOA to the old one for submission. Someone advised that I can still use the same SOA for July but i want to confirm from the house.

PLS NOTE THAT I HAVE REQUESTED FOR MY GCMS NOTES... JUST WANT TO PREPARE AHEAD WHILE WAITING FOR THE NOTE.

PLEASE I NEED YOUR ADVISE/CONTRIBUTIONS GURUS/EXPERIENCED APPLICANTS ESPECIALLY ON HOW TO CONVINCE THE VO IN MY NEXT APPLICATION THAT I AM ELIGIBLE TO SCHOOL IN CANADA AND WOULD RETURN TO NAIJA AFTER MY STUDIES.

THANK YOU.

Hi Rasheedolalekan,
To add to Frank's post, can you give a brief overview of documents submitted to both university for admission and CIC for visa application?
From your insinuation, I think you are suggesting maybe your university and CIC were in communication during your visa decision period.
I have read about university writing support letter to help student's visa application to CIC but I am not sure about CIC initiating conversation with the university to confirm student docs before a visa is granted (Frank might have the best idea of this response).
Some questions....
Are you going for graduate or undergraduate studies?
Did you submit your WAEC result as part of your documents for visa application?
Could the letter from CIC connote that you should clarify your age?
What other discrepancies do you know exist with the documents submitted?
Few people I have read about on this forum denied for misinterpretation (especially as regards to SOA) were at one point or the other communication with to confirm the authenticity of the account; so I want to align with Frank's thoughts.
Check out all these and you might have a closure as regards what is happening.

Warm regards.

rasheedolalekan:
Good people of nairaland.
I got refusal of TRV on this ground (For directly or indirectly misrepresenting or withholding material facts relating to a relevant matter that induces or could induce an error in the administration of this Act. I don't really know what it means but a week before the refusal the school applied to sent me a message to justify the difference in the age on my passport and waec result. Because there was a mistake on the date of birth on my waec results. Please help I want to reapply but I don't know how to correct the age difference of my documents.

Just like Prudento's question, have you secured a supervisor?
For a master's research or PhD program, the key to having an admission guaranteed in most institutions is having a supervisor. At the University of Manitoba and Saskatchewan, I want to believe that master's in biochemistry in both schools is research-based, in which you spend the first year on coursework (about 4 courses) and the second year on your research work. Meaning you need a research supervisor before you can be considered for admission.
Even if you write the best statement of interest in the application submitted, your file will not be processed until you have a supervisor's support. If you look through University of Manitoba website, you are been advised strongly to secure a supervisor before submitting your application so as not to waste your application fee.
Like Drhammed and Linzo have highlighted, write a good research proposal and statement of interest channelled to your supervisor of interest research area, and he might be willing to have you join his research group. Once you have such approval, you can be sure of a guaranteed admission.

All the best.

harveygordon:
Hi everyone! I don't know how to start but I will somehow.

I've seen people here get admissions into Canadian Unis be it for BSc, MSc or Certification programs. Some eventually get TRVs, some denied.

However, my own case has been rather worse. I've been denied admission 3 times: 2 by Uni of Saskatchewan and one by Uni of Manitoba.

Just for information, I graduated with a 2,1 in Biochemistry in one of Nigerian fed Unis. Had 98 in TOEFL (even when it is not needed most the Unis).

Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong?

My suggestion might be useful or not.
CIC has a web form that enquiries can be made through. The promise response within 10 days.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/contacts/web-form.asp?_ga=2.146488819.611153655.1529209880-204023929.1523765247

Via the form, you can choose the office your application is been processed.
It is only speculations that all paper application is treated in Nairobi, yes, statistics can show higher percentage been processed there but you can not be sure where yours is processed.
Since you submitted in Lagos, there is an option to choose Lagos office and I am sure they should be able to do their due diligence in tracking your application irrespective of the country where it is been forwarded to for processing.
If you choose Nairobi and your application is been processed in Accra, I doubt you'll get a response.
That said, I think the probability of getting a response from enquiry submitted via the web form might be higher than if coming from an individual's mail.

I wish you all the best

joe10:
Please does anyone have nairobi immigration email address.

I understand this rule but yes, it is possible to change status in Canada.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=483&top=15
reading through this link, such an individual might fall under "other applicants category"

kylexy61:


You can only apply from Canada if you are a legal resident there (eg. If you are a permanent resident or have a work permit). You cannot apply for study permit on a visiting Visa.

From the little info i have.
Yes, you can and such applications i heard are being treated in their Los Angeles office and the refusal rate for such is high because when in such situation, it is always difficult to prove home ties and how of a genuine student you are. You flew into the country to visit in the first place, how easy will it be to convince the VO of your new intention of been a student who will go back to his/her country afterwards. Few immigration consultants i know usually advice against it except you can really prove home ties to your country.

Goldenegg:

Gurus in the house please advice us o. Can we apply from within Canada for study permit if we can travel there with visiting visa. Has anyone done it successfully?

Congratulations, God deserves all the praise.
This is what i keep saying, no blue prints to this visa application. With your profile, i'm sure it would have been easy for anyone to 'write off' your case.
Favor of God above all and your case is an evidence of this.

Prudento:
Now Guys, this is a Great and Unusual a News!!!

My Visa Application Has Been Approved!

My Profile: Applied this year, lol
Upfront Medicals: None
Medical Request: None
Visa Approved: Yes

Documents Submitted

All Forms
Proof of Application Fees Payment
Two passport photographs
International Passport, with photocopy of the data page
Copies of Birth Certificate and Certificate of Origin
Admission Letter, Msc
Proof of Funding: Letter of Full Funding from University
Police Clearance Certificate
Academic Transcripts
Degree Certificate
Awards
NYSC Discharge Certificate
SSCE
Resume
Proof of Employment/Activity:
Letter of Acceptance as a Volunteer in a University
Letter of Explanation
Birth certificates of family members

Conspicuously Missing:

No Statement of Account
No Sponsorship Letter from any big uncle
No assets
No travel history

Key Factor:
Jehovah God

oh nice! I am impressed at the pace of your application.
I am looking forward to hear of your approval soon.

Mrsecman:


Nigeria

May I ask which country did you apply from?

Mrsecman:
Hello Seniors,

I just checked my CIC account again today, and saw that "They're reviewing the results of my medical exam"


Please note, I didn't do any upfront medical. I only uploaded medical request form.

Basically, eligibility, medical and background check now under review.

Is this normal?

Find attached picture to understand me better.

Thanks in anticipation.

I understand you both but I have seen a brother -in-law (husband to another sister) stand in as sponsor with the applicants brother and it worked. In the person's case, the brother in law had the bulk of the money in investment.
If such a person has been partly involved in his life before and can be proved....he can try it.
Some people have gotten approved with cases not that convincing.
Truth of the matter still remains that there is no blue print for this process.
God's favour above all.

Frankrobbn1:

ayoadefantastic,

Nice tips from you! Even as that, using a Brother-in-law is also unfeasible here! As the Visa officer will question why should a brother-in-law forget about his direct relatives, dependants and now spending so much for an inlaw (applicant) to school abroad in a country like Canada where education is so demanding, the high tuition and living expenses. What has this applicant (inlaw) done to deserve such preferential treatments from a brother-in-law. What the brother-in-law stands to gain as a result of this sponsorship should be addressed in the letter of sponsorship.

Applicant should go for a direct relative rather than a brother-in-law.

The update is normal.
It only means that they are at the stage of reviewing your file for medical result, by the time they check and see the form uploaded that you require medical examination, then, they will send the form for medical request to you.
I believe that might happen tomorrow morning or sometimes next week.
I wish you all the best .

Mrsecman:


I didn't do upfront medical, yesterday it was showing "You do not need medical, we will send you a message if this changes",

this afternoon, I'm seeing this medical review stuff

Yes, you have to and it is easy.
Just apply on ACRO website, two days for 80 pounds and 10 days for 45 pounds only.

MrsDaniels:


Yes love we are exempted from doing the medicals. But seems we to submit police cert.

Oh I see, I just tried it now and still shows the late date i read it last, although not the first date read. May be the new system upgrade.
Thanks for pointing that out

Mrsecman:


I don't think so.. Mine still showing normal date I 1st read it. May 24.

Ayoade is right. if you click on the subject link to read again, the date read will automatically change to the day read. So it changes everytime you click on that link.

nivlek000:


Naa. I don't think that's how it works. I believe it's the date it was first read. It normally shouldn't change after that.

If you are resident in UK, you do not need to do medicals except you have not live there for more than 6 months.
Look through the exception list for medicals online, residents of some countries are exempted.

MrsDaniels:
Please am still awaiting response regarding my question guys. Thanks. @frankrobbn1 @justwise et all.

I doubt if the person who asked the question will get to see your comment.
No one is saying that it is not possible to change to another course entirely, but have you checked the note he uploaded? The VO clearly stated that as a reason hence the advice as given by JoseJon which i supported.
It is all advice here, there aint any blue print. Everyman to his own.

bbclue:


Oga is not a must you get related course....see if you can convince the v.o of your diversion to another course....men you go enter Canada....all it need is well suited explanation and I think your sop need small touch light......since your father is your sponsor it goes well.....

As highlighted in your GCMS note and rightly pointed out by JoseJonn, get you a course related to your previous diploma degree and work experience. Physics just does not seem in line with your history

gallardo:
Hello house, thumbs to everyone here you guys are doing a great job helping others.
I really need your help here. .
I got an admission to study physics, University of Winnipeg I applied for my study permit earlier this year around March but I was refused. It was stated in the refusal letter that
* I am not satisfied you will leave Canada based on your travel history
* I am not satisfied you will leave based on yur family ties in Canada and country of residence.

Documents I submitted
Birth certificate
Sponsorship letter from my mom
Employment verification from where I work
Leave approval letter
My mother's work ID and promotion letter
Property valuation doc of about 10m
Name and DOB correction in newspaper
Waec result
Admission and standardised letter from school
Testimonial
Passport
Copy of my work ID
Personal bank statement with 300K
Diploma in Printing technology certificate
Sponsors bank statement with 20M
SOP..... ( here I stated that I have 2-3 years In Printing and I work as a computer operator/graphics designer.... and I'm leaving this field to study physics in Canada because this will help me solve some problems facing my community and create employment for other youths.)





So I went for my GCMS notes, and it stated this in the 36th page of the gcms notes.

*After careful review of the application and supporting documents provided, program of study in Canada does not appear to be consistent with previous level of study and employment history. Applicant appears to have limited relevant/recent travels which could demonstrate a history of having travelled and returned. Based on the evidence provided, I am not satisfied applicant is a genuine student who intends to complete the course of study in Canada and would depart at the end of the authorised stay....


PLEASE HOUSE WHAT DO I DO

I could be wrong but i think being unemployed and volunteering at the moment might be a flag because the VO can see it as something not too tangible as a reason to come back to Nigeria.
I think this has been said on this forum in previous threads; Aged parents, spouses, children can be regarded and easily recognised as family ties but once you are over 18 years of age, using siblings as family ties does not ' have that much weight'. If you have younger ones, far below 18 years of age, you can talk abit about your responsibilities on them, may be that might fly too. But if all your siblings are all of independent age, siblings love has little effect (either with NPC birth certificate/ sworn affidavit of age/ church issued certificate)
If we want to be sincere, irrespective of the love amongst siblings, everyone is responsible for themselves.

As advised, get your GCMS note and i hope being unemployed and volunteering at the moment wont be part of the VO's discussion.

I wish you all the best.

Omoarukheo:


i am a sis lol, i applied on the 28th of march, the program is a 16 months course based masters, i put i am a volunteer with a leadership organization as my current activity as i am currently unemployed and i actively volunteer with them at the moment

Congrats, long wait indeed but thankfully it ended in praise. Congrats again.
What course are you going for?

zan1999:
My profile
PhD
University of Manitoba
Application submitted: 17 November 2017
Medical Updated: April 2018
Visa Approved: 31st May 2018
On scholarship

Yayyy.....happy for you 'travel history guy' .
Congrats.

Martswoll:
My people, my people , I just got my approval email by 11 this morning , Nairaland oooo them know my story !!

Just submitted my passport to VFS , approval came with request !! My application took exactly 3 months on the dot!! Mum knees are really ashy from prayers , the emotional stress is not easy , but keep faith hopefuls!!

Hi Linsigne,
I will not be giving a direct yes or a no to you question, instead, i will write out a scenario, you can then be the judge.

You can work 20 hours per week while school is in session; lets say 34 weeks, assuming you get a job that pays $12/hr (minimum wage varies per province and your take home depends on the job you get; this is just an assumption) = $8160

You can work full time (40 hours per week) during summer break; if you are not registered in school; lets say 18 weeks = $8640

Total cash = $16800

Sounds impressive right.

But here are things to consider:

-You can look forward to having that much if you get a job almost at the same time as your arrival which in most cases it is not always the situation (what happens if you ended up getting a job some months after you got in)

-You should have it at the back of your mind that not all jobs guarantee 20 hours per week; so what happens if you can't get one and it is difficult to joggle between two jobs?

-Don't forget you will pay tax out from your bi weekly (every two weeks) pay; although it is still regulated for low income earners

- If you are considering spending part of your earning for your rent and upkeep as well, then consider this analogy. If you are living in a $400 per month flat share (that's $4800/year) and upkeep of about $4000/year (feeding, travels, clothing, e.t.c); that takes about $9000 off the total earning.

So consider the if's and if not's; ask more question from people living in the province or locality of where you are going, read more online about it and i think it will help make an informed decision.

All the best


Linsigne:
After paying for your first year. Who can advice about working and studying to save money to pay for your tution fee maybe its worth 7500čad or 6500ćad. How possible is it

Bukella:

Hmm, very deep question. Response nairalanders?

Hi Kunleoyad,
I think they are referring to the average in the last two years.
Although Manitoba university's gpa is over 4.5,with your last two years, i think your average is good to go.

kunleoyad:
Please am new here and need a little help. I graduated with 3.71 cgpa, had 2.96,5.0,4.18 and 3.98 in the last 2 years of my undergraduate studies. Manitoba University requested for 3.0 GPA in the last 2 years of undergraduate studies. Please I need clarification. Thanks.

Hi Ilerioluwa,
You seem to have been asking this same question for over a month.

From your message, it is obvious you have gotten the invite for medical examination, so, what is written in the review of medical results on your online page? By now, i believe you must have linked your paper application to view online, this makes you more aware of your application status.

Is the review of medical results showing; we are reviewing your medical; we have requested a medical examination or medical passed?

Is it that they have requested for your passport in which you have submitted and havent gotten a message to pick it up at vfs (since you mentioned people waiting for stamped passport)?

If you do not have these information, i think it will be difficult for anyone to help suggest what could be happening.

I remember someone asked you to link your paper application to view online. If you have not done that, i'll ask that you do that.


So try and sort things out from your end, just to be sure you are not the one missing out necessary steps.

I wish you the best.

Ilerioluwa123:
guy's who are those waiting for their stamped passport after medicals April batch since April 5 no message from them ND submitted through paper route