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Hey, in this situation it is better she apply alone; if approved, then she can apply for her husband. She will use the husband as a home tie, just like in the case of China; she is not yet employed. So this greatly increases approval chances.

juliusocean:
hey guys i am trying to get your thoughts on this...A student that studied in china for 4 years (nursing) recently graduated moved back to Nigeria (2026) and wants to do a masters in Public Health in Canada, is it advisable for her to apply with spouse? Also how can she strengthen her application (Home-ties) citing the fact that she has been away for 4 years, is this a red flag?

She can submit her SP. If she gets the approval, then all of them will enter Canada with the VV, and she can apply for SP for them.

ehiremen2002:
Seems their visitor visa expires sometime in August 2026. If they are to leave July would that be an issue ?

They will have less than 2months or less left on visitor visa. The other option is adding them to the mum visitor visa, but that would make the application a bit complicated student visa with accompanying 5 dependants

When they enter Canada, after some weeks they can apply for study permit not at the port of entry.

ehiremen2002:
I got this from old post of successful application. Abit old hope it can as well help in my Aunty and her friend application. As I plan to guide them through the process.

FOr AUnty friend, we are contemplating to leave the 4 kids of her application so if she secure the student permit, when travelling the kids can declare at the point of entry they will be studying

DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED FOR SELF

1. ALL CIC DOCUMENTS:
2. ACADEMIC DOCS
• Bachelor’s Degree Certificate and Transcripts
• Msc. only Transcript (Certificate was not out yet)
• WAEC Result and Certificate
• NYSC exemption letter ( I did a part-time BSc. Program)
• Many IT professional certifications


3 PERSONAL DOCUMENTS
• Digital Passport Photo
• Int’l passport pages with previous visa stamps
• 5 pages SOP (TIP: I specifically stated why I chose my school, why I am going for an MBA even though I have an MSc. I stated why I was going for an MBA and not a PHD and why I choose to go for this program at this time. I also mentioned other schools I applied to i.e IVEY, UOT and Rotman. I mentioned some courses of the curriculum of my school, ( I listed the specific courses I will be learning) and explained how those courses are in line with what my company needs at this time to take us to the next level. I also Stated one or two people in the industry internationally and locally in Nigeria who are my role model and how I researched on each of them. I also stated how having an MBA took their businesses to another level etc) and how I want to be as successful as them in my own country upon my return. My SOP was very detailed.

• Birth Certificate
• Police Certificate
• 2 bank personal bank Statement of account.
• Personal Investment portfolio letter from the bank.
• Bank reference letters
• Letter of Handover/leave and handover of my business to my spouse and Management team
• Letter of approval from the HR of my company confirming acceptance of my study leave.
• My CV
• Pay Stubs for four months
• Work ID Card
• Court Marriage Certificate
• Church Marriage Certificate
• Sworn Affidavit and Change of Name from maiden to marital name
• Newspaper publication for Change of marital name
• Family Pictures (I put a lot of pictures, my wedding pictures, our wedding anniversary pictures, my kids at school pictures, my kids birthday pictures (showing all of us cutting their birthday cakes), picture of me at work presenting to a client, Picture of my spouse and I showing previous vacation trips abroad) etc.
• A document providing explanation of Funds for my study. ( I provided a detailed analysis of my available funds and captured that on an excel sheet before transferring it to a word doc. I also stated sources of funds to fund my year 2 tuition and living expenses for myself and kids. ( A friend advised me to do this breakdown as this shows clarity and confidence before the VO that you have planned ahead and are able to cater for your program for year two also. She said this also helped her in her application, my friend has been in Canada for 2 years now, she also went on study visa)

• Spouse Pension statement.


4. COMPANY DOCUMENTS
• 2 company account statements (also explaining under each page, every source of lumpsum payments and businesses done, provided invoices to back it up)
• CAC of two diff companies of which I am also a director/Co-owner
• Bank Reference letters for the companies
• Screen shot of CAC company name search on CAC portal
• Some past Invoices and Receipts of Payment
• Payee tax receipts
• Company Income tax receipts
• Company car documents
• Company letter stating support of payment of my tuition.
• Company letter stating businesses that the company has and ability to fund my program.




5 SCHOOL DOCUMENTS
• Previous Request from me to my school requesting to defer from 2018 to 2019 cohort. ( I chose not to apply for study visa in 2018, I deliberately deferred)
• Updated Acceptance letter from my school
• Updated Admission Letter from my school for Jan 2019 cohort
• My school class schedule for 2019
• Some email trails between my school and I during the process of my gaining the admission
• Acceptance of Deferral letter from my school from 2018 – 2019 cohort.
• Admission letter from my school for 2018 cohort
• Acceptance letter from my school for 2018 cohort
• Letter of intent to study at my school
• Receipt of application fee
• Receipt of 1st installment payment of Tuition (non-refundable)
• Academic IELTS result

6. CHILDREN DOCUMENTS
• ALL CIC Docs
• Digital passport photo
• Intl’ Passport
• Birth Certificates
• Study leave letter for my kids (collected this letter from their school)
• Study reference letter (collected this from their school)
• Last term school results sheet
• Upfront inquiries about health insurance for my kids ( I had emailed some health insurance providers and attached this email correspondences to their application)
• Upfront enquiries from schools around the area of my school. ( I had emailed some schools to enquire on their ability to take in my kids, I also attached email correspondences/feedbacks from about 5 schools)
• More Supporting documents from my company docs ( I attached this here as there was no space left in my own application to add this.

7. SPOUSE DOCUMENTS
• CIC Docs
• Digital passport photo
• Intl’ Passport with entry and exit stamps to several countries
• Company Introductory letter
• Pay stubs for last four months
• Personal Bank Reference letters
• Personal bank statement
• Work ID card
• Home Utility bill with home address
• Company Utility bill with office address
• Personal car documents

I will recommend you through this thoroughly.
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/prepare/minor-children.html

ehiremen2002:
Thanks. We are gathering documentation to apply next week. The husband will not join in applying just the 2boys and my aunt.

She also have a friend who also got same program in Uregina - Leadership. Her friend also plan to come with her family, she has 2biological kids (15years and 12years) + 1 step son ( that already applied for stdent visa separately) + 2 adopted kids ( 5years and 8years) . the beuty with her friend application was that they all secured visit visa last year. And her biological kids visit visa would expired August because that was when the passport expires while the 2 adopted kids also has visa expiratio for around August. The step son visa expires in 2028, while her visitor visa was 10years. She plan to resume studies in August. They ask me for my opinion and I tol them I will try check from my guru friend in a forum.

For teh minor kids, should the join the mother apply for studies permit or they shouldnt , just travel with the mum and ask at point of entry they plan to study elementary sand high school. Any thought house.

Thanks for anticipated suggestion or people with similar expirence

One more thinsg the step son is 20years and going to saskpoly where he plans to study BIS

The 2 addopted kids where from late husband niece - And the family two those kids and has been training then for 1 year now and would like want to take the kids to canada of cause with father concern

Since you are in can, you should factor in the charges for a caregiver. More importantly, you will need to prove the source of the funds, not just to have it in your account.

b4biodun:
Do you think the $16000 balance can be used for them i.e $4000* 3= $12000 and $4000 for caregiver and miscellaneous expenses.

Yes, an autorized consent letter from their dad will be submitted as well and also as a co-sponsor

Check Langara College

Theyemmie:
Can someone recommend schools that offer post graduate diploma that is cheap and 2years so one can get 3years PGWP?
MSc is hard to get into with 2.2

As earlier stated, you need to add their dad as a co-sponsor, and also obtain their authorized consent for them. You also need to factor in the caregiver fee based on your work schedule in your POF. You need to submit an account statement for yourself, not a letter. Work on the POF submitted from Nigeria. Each person will need like $4,000CAD per year, multiply that's $12,000 already for them for a year, with caregiver charges and other miscellaneous expenses.

b4biodun:
Reasons for the refusal of your application

To help you understand why your application was refused, below are the Officer Decision Notes
(ODN) specific to your application as they are displayed in IRCC’s system.

These notes were entered by the officer who assessed and made the final decision on your
application.
• I have reviewed the application. The purpose of the applicant'svisit to Canada is not
consistent with a temporary stay given the details provided in the application. Applicant is a minor
travelling to Canada with only one parent. They have not provided a signed declaration of
consent and passport from the non-accompanying parent. The applicant's assets and financial
situation are insufficient to support the stated purpose of travel for the applicant (and any
accompanying family member(s), if applicable). The applicant is a minor who has applied for a
study permit to join parent in Canada on a work permit until 2027-05-17. Applicant's expenses to
be covered by their parents. Inviter parent has provided a bank letter that confirms account
balances captured on the date of letter issue. Transaction history for these accounts,
demonstrating the flow of funds, has not been included. Nigeria bank statement shows routinely
low funds. Employment letter indicates that the sponsor parent works between 24-44 hours
weekly depending on available shifts. Inconsistent schedule noted. Based on the documentation
provided, I am not satisfied that the sponsors have provided sufficient evidence of their
unhindered access to a stable source of funds to support their dependents and themselves during
their proposed stay in Canada. Based on the financial documents submitted, I am not satisfied
that the applicant has sufficient funds to pay for living expenses for the proposed studies.
Weighing the factors in this application, I am not satisfied that the applicant will depart Canada at
the end of the period authorized for their stay. For the reasons above, I have refused this
application.

What you should do is add a sponsor, maybe the dad or a close family member, and proof of relationship. You will need consent from the dad too because they are still minors.

b4biodun:
1. The 15 & 13 years old are meant to be enrolled in Government high school (which are tuition free) and the 10years in an elementary school

2. Tuition free because they are minors

3. Average of $5800 per month

4. Yes, I am

Congratulations to your aunt on her admission. Traveling with 2 minors while the husband remains in Nigeria is not a ground for refusal; however, there are some concerns.
1. How will she balance school + childcare while studying?
2. Is there family support in Canada?
3. Enough finances to cover the entire family
Once his wife and kids are in Canada, his ties to Nigeria weaken in the officer's eyes. To prove his must show very strong home ties. She and the kids can apply while the husband applies to visit later.
She will need a consent letter from her husband.

ehiremen2002:
Hello
Any help here

quote author=ehiremen2002 post=138575488] My aunty git master in Leadership in Uregina. Work in a big hotel in lagos as a senior staff two kids first 11years and second 9years. Husband has his business. The idea is husband reman in Nigeria while aunty and kids apply to come to canada. Husband can continue coming for visit

I have some questions to ask you. Below are my questions
What institution?
What is their tuition fee?
What is your pay?
Are you the only sponsor?

b4biodun:
Greetings to the Gurus on this platform, thanks alot for all the good work you do. Please, i need your assistance. I am in Canada on work permit, i tried applying for study visa for my 3 children and they just got refused. I need assistance to reapply for them.
Their rejection was based on not enough ties, insufficient fund (16000Cad) here in Canada.

Assistance with a strong reapplication will be appreciated

That's a lie, sir. Can you show proof of anyone they have scammed?
Please don't share false information.
I actually used them to make several payment, and it went through successfully.
If you have any specific issue or experience, you can share it so others can see. From my own experience, I didn’t have any problem.

ramanisking20:
Came here to here say that this website is a scam. Do not send money to these guys.

Hello dear,
Based on what you shared, about your sister,
1. The estimated POF you calculated was accurate. Ensure you explain the 24M deposit because that fund might still be perceived as being for demonstration purposes.
2. Yes, it is convincing, but the VO has the final judgment.
3. Yes, upfront medicals are still allowed.
4. She can use any of the platforms.
5. When filling out the eligibility questionnaire, there is a point where you will be asked if work is important to your study. Please kindly indicate "YES."

All the best.

labasulla:
Good people of God,

I need all the support and responses I can get please and thank you.

My lil sis have 2.2 in Business Education, she had initially applied for a visit visa in 2024 and was denied Jan 2025. Currently, she gained admission to study Disability Profession at Saskpoly she have some certification from Alison on this course as well. Currently, working at a clinic as part time support worker

Tuition fee :CAD 20,400
Deposit of CAD 5,300 made

Tuition Balance: CAD 15,100
Living Expenses: CAD 22,895
Misc expenses : CAD 3,000

Total : CAD 40,995 x N998 = N40,913,010 using oanda rate as of today.

Question 1) This is what we need as proof of funds, right?

She has a business and personnal account with sum of N16m Our elder sis has been catering for her since our mom passed away, she made the tuition deposit for her, and she wants to send her about N24m to her account this is going to be a lump sum but we will back it up with letter and affidavit (deed of gift), reason is we don't want the VO to think she doesn't have access to the fund.

My elder sister will also be providing her personnal and business account which will show how the payment was made to her account

Question 2) Does all of these looking convincing?

Question 3) Are upfront medical still required for study permit?

Question 4) Does she need to use GCKEY for study permit or she can use the new portal she used when she applied for visit visa?

Question 5) Study permit and Coop work permit, how do we apply for this together?

Reason for last rejection - Financial grounds - No enough funds on her own. Then it was elder's sister account mainly.


Home tie -

a) Business in Nigeria, - CAC, proof of invoice, tax clearance
b) Her current part time job, career advancement after completion of school
c) In charge of Mom's house
d) Fiance in Nigeria
e) Father in Nigeria
f) Siblings, Nephews
g) providing affidavit of return

Thanks.

It is sad after putting such effort to analyze her profile, and you already resolved it will go through, and then you get the most devastating news.
Ways to prove strong home ties: add her employment letter, payslip, study leave letter, and recommendation. If she is working with her mom in the school, make it a family business and prove that she has been actively part of the school, because for someone who has not been a part of the business to suddenly want to take over is a red flag. Include a relationship if she has one; explain how excited she would be to return for marriage. Include a letter or board resolution of the new appointment to take over the business, which will be contingent on her return, and you can notarize it.

All the best.

NgumimiT:
Hi Family! it’s good to see the thread still waxing strong and helping so many get positive results.

this thread was incredibly valuable to me in ‘22 when i was applying as a student and i’ve referred many friends here who have also revived their visas and are now in Canada so i’ve been a silent member for years lol.

I now have a question i feel like the gurus here would have the best answers to. a friend applied with what was seemingly an airtight application but received a rejection this morning and she is distraught.

i guess she overproved financial backing in canada, her brother is a citizen, paid her fees in full, opened a GIC with living expenses and she would be staying with him during her studies but her reason for rejection is that her ties to canada are too strong and they’re not convinced she would be returning home after her studies.

so now my question is, how can she prove stronger ties to nigeria? the rest of the family is in nigeria and her original application stated she would be returning to take over their parents school so i’m wondering how else can she prove this? she provided documents like CAC and the like, would it help to have the parents will the school to her? we are totally confused on next steps and would appreciate any insights

thank you all so much

Looking at your situation here is my advice:
1. Your educational and professional backgrounds are different; however, you are to continue your career path based on your professional background; that's where you have career progression.
2. You can apply for a college postgraduate diploma for a 2-year program or a 1-year postgraduate certificate program; you should know the difference is in the postgraduation work permit.
3. You can apply for any of the 2, but you should know a 2-year program qualifies you for a 3-year PGWP, while a 1-year program qualifies you for a 1-year PGWP.

Othankz:
Good day everyone,

I’d really appreciate advice from experienced members regarding my Canadian study application, as the process is quite confusing and I don’t want to waste my resources.

Here’s my background

-B.Sc. Economics (2:2), graduated in 2018

-Over 5 years of work experience as a Data Analyst, and more recently as a DevOps Engineer (IT)

-Previously denied US visa 4 times (mainly due to funding and home ties (the generic 214B denial))

Based on my academic result, cost of attendance a friend and an agent advised that I apply to a college diploma program instead since most Canadian universities may not consider my application.

My questions are:

1.Given my education and work experience, what programs would be the best fit for me in Canada, as agent keep suggesting I apply to programs like supply chain management/Accounting but my interest is on IT related programs?

2.Is applying for a college diploma after already having a B.Sc. likely to be an issue during the study visa application?

3.Would a PG certificate/ PG diploma be a stronger option than a regular diploma?

I genuinely want to do this the right way and avoid unnecessary losses. Any guidance, school recommendations, or personal experiences will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance.

1. You can use a different account to ensure it meets the requirement. If you are sending myBankStatement ensure the account holder's name and number are on it before instructing your bank to send it.
2. Yes, you can use a new passport without explaining what happened to the old one, except there are some discrepancies.

Teeore:
Hi,
I have couple of questions.
Got a denial last year and the reason in the denial note was “ Bank statements provided does not name the account holder and account number”
The account statement was gotten from the bank app and did not have name and account number on it.

Reapplying for the visa now.I can use same account and get a mybankstatement then give some explanation in the SOP but
- Can I also use a new account statement that wasn’t shown in the first application?
- Got a new passport, do I need to explain all changes from the previous application and this new one

Congratulations on your admission offer. Check if Portage College is eligible to give PGWP. Red Deer Polytechnic is eligible. Compare the tuition since the both institutions are located in Alberta

sexydamsel4luv:
Hello house, I have just gotten admission into portage college and Red deer polytechnic to study practical Nursing. Please any suggestions on which college to choose and also who is applying from the Uk? I would need some guidance for the visa process. Many thanks.

Check the University of Alberta and University of Saskatchewan.

champeeon:
Thank you for your response. I've combed through the websites of several schools that offer graduate admission for Agricultural Economics courses. While I took most of the prerequisite courses, there is one particular course that keeps showing up on all the schools I've checked.

I have a good result which I believe could help me to secure funding to some extent. But my fear is that some schools list on their website that you will have to take a "Qualifying Year Program" rather than taking "prerequisite courses".

One of them even stated in their handbook that "Qualifying graduate students are not eligible for major scholarships or fellowships, ..."

This is why I asked the question whether there is anyone here who switched from FISHERIES to AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS, because that's what I really want to go for.

Yes. Applicants from related science and agricultural backgrounds (such as those in fisheries, aquaculture, environmental science, or agriculture) are frequently accepted into graduate programs in agricultural economics at Canadian universities, particularly if they can show that they have the necessary academic background or are willing to take prerequisite courses.

champeeon:
Good day everyone. I appreciate the good work you're doing on this thread. Please I have a quick question and I'll be glad if anyone has an answer for me.

I graduated with a 2.1 in Fisheries and Aquaculture, but I'm looking to do my masters in Agricultural Economics in Canada. Is this a possible transition? Do you know anyone that has done it before? I've searched on LinkedIn but I've not found any yet. Thank you all.

You will need a new PAL to reapply.

kiiiingggggg99:
And also do I need a new PAL or I can still use the old one?

How can the money part not be an issue? You submitted 2 different sponsors without submitting your own account. Your sponsor can not use all their money in their account to sponsor you; secondly, should your sponsor's money cease how will your pay your bills and tuition. When reapplying ensure you have 80% of the funds available to you and the balance in your sponsor's account. Also, prove the relationship affidavit is not a genuine document to document to prove the relationship.

kiiiingggggg99:
Sop Writer or anyone please I need your help on this. My uncle and my aunty sponsoring. My sponsors are very busy and some documents they like family relationship like birth certificate to give me is issue cause they are very busy people and my main sponsor at the time I applied had 23m and co sponsor 16k usd not cad actually usd as of when I calculated it, it was around 22kcad then the 23m was 22k cad I already did pay 1.5k tuition deposit. My co sponsor might have more now cause she told me she would have more this January cause she usually transfer her salary to usd most time so I don’t know I’ve not called her yet but I will. So the money part is not too much issue is the intent to return and family relationship with the sponsor please help how will I go about this? I submitted affidavit of relationship before just to help but it seems it didn’t help enough. I need help guys. My uncle and I both bare same surname my aunty got married so her name changed.

Where is the ODN for proper analyses? How did you earn or get the 52M you showed? Was it just a deed of sale you submitted? You need to show a proper source of funds, not just submit a deed of sale of property documents.

BrainArch:
I was severed dinner yesterday.. I believe I did my home work so well but ircc has its own plan.
Not giving up
Not backing out
We don't fail we keep trying

Submitted 20th Nov
self sponsored with deeds of land sales and other supporting documents.

Assest like inherited land. My own land with building, married certificate etc
Pof : 52 m.
Omo mk Canada just talk say they no need people again cause this one weak me joor

Yes, you can go ahead, but I will advice you to get a new passport before you apply for study permit to avoid the stress when it time.

Teeore:
Hello everyone, I have a question regarding student visa and passport expiration

I'm applying for a Canada student visa to resume Sept 2026. Program is for 2 years, to graduate Aug 2028. But my Passport expires Sept 2027.
Can I go ahead to submit my application with current passport or I need to apply for a new passport first? I still have a year validity after resumption

When is your program starting?

BrainArch:
should I defer now or wait for decision before deferring for a new LOA

You just have to wait for a decision; consider deferring your admission to the next term.

BrainArch:
It's just same here... Like those just pause everything.
**What should we do then after resumption date have passed

*** Can they still issue visa even when resumption date have passed.

*** should I reapply or give them time to make decisions?
*** if am issued ppr after resumption date, will I have an issue at POE??

PLS Gurus in the house

Option 1. You can apply as a family if the finances are available, and also you will need to show strong home ties.
Option 2. You can apply alone and use your family as a home tie. Just put in a good application
Your hubby's medical will not delay the process. Medical reports are sent within days to IRCC for review.

Yoyoky:
Happy new year all. Please I have been admitted for a masters degree program in Canada. I and my family have residence permit in Denmark including my spouse who. is working in Nigeria but always visit us. I want to apply for my study permit but I am confused on whether not to add my spouse in the application now while applying with my kids aged 12, 10 and 8. My concern is that my husband will require medical which will delay processing of my study permit. We are considering applying without him now so that he can apply for visitor visa immediately our own permit is granted. Your advice will be appreciated

This is absolutely your decision to make, know the financial implications for a 1yr and 2yrs program, and also know the PGWP policy for both years of the program.
Good luck.

Benzdey4u:
Hello everyone, please i need an advise, i applied for Cyber Security in Loyalist college, but was denied the addmission, but was later offer admission for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (AIGS) for 1 Academic Year(s) (Periods Of 8 Months), instead of 2 years.. Should i accept the offer or look for another school. or what should i do next

The VO was right your application lacks a source of funds; the only source you showed was the land sold.
1. How did you or your sponsor earn the 26,500 CAD for the full tuition you paid?
2. How did you or your sponsor earn the money you invested in GIC? Based on what you shared, there is no adequate source (you or your sponsor's earnings) of funds for you or your sponsor. Try to address this if you have not done it in your previous application.
All the best.

Crane1:
Can anyone help me understand the reason for these two denail.

First Attempt

1. Paid 15,000 out of 26,500 tuition fee
2. Mother is the sponsor, with her personal account where she has lump sum
3. GIC fully funded
Outcome: VISA was denied, reason being that success of fund is not reliable.

Second Attempt with decision made 29th of December.

1. Full 26,500 paid, later discovered the school offer a new 7000+ scholarship
2. GIC still fully funded
3. To address fund issues, mum gave gift of land, with deed of land and Affidavit, land sold, and money paid in different installments. All this was submitted with bank details showing transactions trails, still outcome

VISA denied

What is the problem, should the door be closed to CANADA?

Any advice?

Thank you for sharing.

Pandatown:
Update after receiving my study permit approval (check my post history for approval testimony)

I arrived 27th December at Toronto Pearson Airport with my TRV to collect my study permit document at CBSA Checkpoint

Documents CBSA asked me to show them:

+ Letter Of Introduction
+ Letter of Acceptance from my college
+ PAL letter used in getting the study permit approval
+ Full Tuition payment of first semester receipt & deposit receipt from offer
+ Enrolment schedule of class for my Winter intake

Questions I was asked by CBSA after giving them the documents they requested above:

CBSA: You only paid first semester?
Me: Yes my college only allows us to per for a full semester at a given time
CBSA: Okay. Have you been refused study permit before to Canada?
Me: Yes I was the first time
CBSA: Why were you refused?
Me: I didn't properly show the source of funds for my financial documents
CBSA: Who is supporting your studies in Canada?
Me: My sister is my sponsor
CBSA: Where does your sister live?
Me: The US
CBSA: How long has she been there and what's her status?
Me: She has been there since X year and she is a green card holder
CBSA: What's her occupation and how much did she give you for your studies in Canada?
Me: She is X occupation and she gave me 45 million naira for tuition and living expenses
CBSA: How much is that in CAD
Me: About 40,000 CAD at the time of my application
CBSA: Have you been to Canada before?
Me: No this is my first time
CBSA: Do you have any family members in Canada
Me: No I don't have any family members in Canada
CBSA: Have you travelled to other countries for long term stay before?
Me: Yes I studied in Cyprus
CBSA: What did you study there?
Me: Medicine
CBSA: That's good. Why did you decide to pursue Biotechnology in Canada then?
Me: I decided I want to go into clinical diagnostics and Pharma in Nigeria after completing my studies in Canada
CBSA: Okay. This passport has a lot of pages is this the new Nigerian passport?
Me: Yes the new ones valid for 10 years have many pages than the old ones they used to issue
CBSA: Okay wait here for a moment
CBSA: Here is your study permit read the conditions and confirm your name and birth date. Check your permit expiry date. If you need to extended your study permit do so two months in advance before expiry. Let me know if you have any questions.
Me: Okay I have read it and all is accurate and I don't have questions.
CBSA: Alright let me stamp your passport and you can be on your way

This is the most grilling experience I have had for a visa haha. Funny thing is the two Asian students in front of me they didn't ask any of them any questions and they just handed them their study permit after seeing their acceptance letter pal and intro letter only.

Hope this can guide anyone that is approved for study on what to bring and questions CBSA may ask you. Good luck.

POF = total tuition fee for the duration of your program + living expenses for the duration of your program + miscellaneous (3,000 - 5,000 CAD).
You can't pay the tuition fee from your account, as there is a restriction on the Nigerian account. You can contact allianceprime on Instagram; they can assist with your payment. I use them always.
Yes, you can use a different account ensure you have the required funds reserved in your account.

Folorunsho12345:
Good morning house please how much proof of fund can / shld I provide for only me
I want to do a masters program (14 months)
Also can I pay for the tution fee with my own account and use diff account for proof of fund
Thanks

You do a second 1yr program

OkoyeIfechukwu:
Hello everyone,

Please, I need your guidance.
I’m already in Canada with a study permit for a one-year program starting in January 2026.
Please, for those who also came with a one-year program, how did you plan your stay so that you could qualify for a longer PGWP after school?
I just want to understand how people in this situation usually handle it and the best way to go about it.

Thank you.