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Hello everyone,

Please is there anyone studying in Quebec City? I would appreciate your responses please. Thank you

LOOOOONNNNGGG POST ALERT!!!

I really don't know where to start from. But I give God all the praise.

Fast forward to visa application: I made a little mistake on the first application which looked like inconsistency of information when juxtaposed with my second application. I really prayed to God about it and that he would cause my mistakes to be ignored and won't be counted as anything. I sent webforms about it sha and they were received. I was also confessing the word of God concerning my situation. For example, I would say that "My visa officer is satisfied with my application and documents in Jesus Name. My study permit application is approved. My application is processed with speed. I am favoured and graced by the officer reviewing my application. My visa officer loves my profile" I kept saying them and then God came through for me!!! He helped me. All that I confessed came to pass.

My Timeline:

1st application:
Applied in August. Refused in October based on: Family ties, Purpose of visit and limited employment prospects.
Proof of Funds: I submitted my full funding letter with SOA of 100k.

2nd application:
Again, I submitted the same proof of funds.

Submitted application: November 6, 2020
NSE request: December 10, 2020
Responded to NSE: December 15, 2020
Medical request: January 20, 2021
AIP (via email): January 25, 2021
Medical done at IOM: February 17, 2021
Medical updated to passed: February 22, 2021
BVL and PPR: February 23, 2021

My response to NSE request:
I typed a letter responding to their notification of my eligibility for NSE. In the letter, I thanked the VO for letting me know about it but that I wouldn't be able to follow that route due to my unique situation (I received full funding). For the IELTS, I attached my TOEFL score which I did in 2019. I then downloaded the TOEFL and IELTS comparison score sheet from ETS website and saved as pdf to upload. For example, a score of 21 in reading section of TOEFL corresponded to 6.5 band in IELTS. I just showed them that I meet the IELTS requirement either way. I had to respond to the NSE request so that my application won't be left hanging (Lol). Finally, in the letter, I had to appeal to them to continue the processing of my application through the normal route. I gave Richard (JustMellow) and Frank to help me review and make corrections. They graciously did and I uploaded the documents (God bless their souls). After I uploaded the documents (letter of explanation and funding letter in the POF section, and TOEFL and IELTS comparison sheet in the language test result section), I received an email from them the next day that my documents have been received and they are being reviewed.

After waiting and not getting medical request, I sent mail individually to Nairobi, China, London, New York, Delhi, Singapore, Accra and some few other ones. I got a mail the next day from Nairobi that my application is still under active review. Few days later I got a medical request. So, you might want to gently send a reminder to them and asking that they should kindly give you an update on your application.

How I tackled my refusal reasons:

After I told my supervisor about it, he was shocked. He then asked me to send the refusal letter so that he can show one of his colleagues. He dissected my LOE and highlighted some important points which I will share below. I also got some insightful ideas from previous applicants on the Canada visa forum.

Family Ties: Here, I mentioned that I don't have anyone in Canada. That my family, relatives and friends are here. Also mentioned what they do for a living (you don't have go into too much details). Then explained why I was leaving them behind to pursue my Master's and how it would benefit them upon my return. I also mentioned that I am a member of an organization and that I would be coming back to bring in fresh and innovative ideas on research methodologies.

Purpose of Visit: I talked about my academic background and mentioned specific courses that I did as an undergrad that aligned with my msc program. I mentioned the specific skills that I will be learning that are not here in Nigeria due to a dysfunctional system of education (I presented it in a good light though). Mentioned how the course would benefit me professionally and contribute to science in Nigeria.

Limited Employment prospects: Here, I mentioned specific companies related to my program. I copied the websites of the company and talked about why each company would want someone who is highly skilled (international exposure). I searched for prospective job applications/publications (about 7) on linkedin and saved the pages as pdf and merged. I talked about salary structure/prospects in Naira (I put the conversion rate in CAD) using a salary calculator tool online for a person who works in my field (e.g, research scientist). I stated that this is what I would be earning upon return. I appealed to their emotions and why they should reconsider me because I am a brilliant student who just wants to study and give back to my country and Africa. Please never talk down your country in your application.

Documents submitted:
I created a Table of Content for my documents (learnt this from Lekiboboe. Kudos to you bro). I didn't include it in my first application.
LOE (6 pages)
SOP (6 pages)
MSc Research Proposal
BSc certificate
Transcript
Waec certificate
High school testimonial
Publications of the job offers
Primary school testimonial
Salary structure
BSc research abstract
Nysc certificate
PPA letter
National id card (expired)
Emails exchanged with supervisor
Letter of recommendation
CV
Scholarship award letters from the Nigeria government as an undergrad
Convocation awards
Leadership awards & certificates
State of Origin certificate
LASRRA certificate from Lagos state
Photos during internship
Online course certificate
Family's group photos, birth certificates
My matriculation and convocation pictures.

That's all! No travel history or landed property/assets or fat bank salary account. It's just the Grace of God to be very honest.
(Side note: please if you were offered full funding, indicate it as "Full Scholarship" or "Fully Funded Scholarship" in the proof of funds section on the IMM form). Guys, keep the faith. Delay is not denial. When it is your time as appointed by God, nothing will stop it.

Special thanks to Frank, Richard (JustMellow), and every other person who contributes selflessly to the Canadian dream on this thread. God bless you all real good. I pray that it will end in highest praises and testimonies for everyone expecting their PPRs in Jesus Name. Don't be discouraged at all. Don't give up. God doesn't forget his own! At the end, it is a matter of grace. What God cannot do does not exist! Prayers work! It changes things. Keep praying. I am a living testimony. Also, don't stop confessing God's word over your situation. Use your mouth to direct how your application will turn out. Keep speaking positively. May God's grace be extended to those waiting and those about to apply in Jesus Name. Wishing everyone a favourable outcome!

YES!!!!!!!!!

BVL and PPR just dropped!!!!!

Thank you Lord Jesus!! What God cannot do does not exist!!!
This is the Grace of God!!!

Omoooo, let me bask in this euphoria first! Will be back with details. Glory to God!!

Please when did you submit your application?

Tamilore0812:
Good afternoon,please I have been asked for my medicals,please I would like to know how much is Qlife medicals and Iom medicals..thank you very much

Seen!

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Please when did you apply?

Jesusrules24:
I haven't yet done my medicals and there is no request for medicals yet.

I got an email notifying me of a message in my account and when I logged in, I saw the letter.

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Oh..thank you!

Lekiboboe:
Ur question has been answered by @frankrobbn1

Find attached the screenshot below

Just mellow, lekiboboe, Frank, anyone please what do you think?

justexcellent:
Hello,

I mistakenly inputed winter start date on the imm1294e form instead of the fall session. Can I create a webform for this?

What do you think I could do, please?
Thanks

Thanks. Do I need to attach the form?

Taiwolus:
Sure you could raise a webform. It'd only be funny when you raise a webform that you'd be starting this Fall, and then another webform (in 4 weeks) that you'd be starting next winter.

The present Study Visa processing time is scary enough to make anyone defer admission. My honest N2K.

@Lekiboboe @Frank @justmellow

justexcellent:
Hello,

I mistakenly inputed winter start date on the imm1294e form instead of the fall session. Can I create a webform for this?

What do you think I could do, please?
Thanks

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Almost there!

https://www.cicnews.com/2020/07/exclusive-canada-may-lift-international-student-travel-restrictions-0715163.html/amp


https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/covid-19-fg-working-to-resume-international-flights.html

I am interested please. Thanks

fumeah:
[Please ill like to join the whatsapp group]Hello everyone,

So I joined a WhatsApp group for people trying to get to Canada created by Chioma (one of the organisers of the last trip). Send me a direct message or reply me here if you are interested in details.

Hello everyone,

Please anyone currently studying/living in Quebec City, Quebec should kindly reply to this post. Thank you

I have some concerns about this new IRCC update. What if one does not want to take online classes for fall semester and yet he/she wants to apply for the study permit for fall? Will the person be approved after passing the admissibility and eligibility checks? Actually, the question is how will they differentiate or know those who will be taking online classes and those who wouldn't for fall when examining applications? Also, can the student visa be used for the winter semester if travel restrictions are still in place?

Guys, please what do you think? Many thanks!

Hello, please can one merge birth certificates of siblings with other documents in the Client information session or should it be with the imm family information form?

Hi there! I think it is no longer MANDATORY to mail paper documents to Québec to get CAQ. An online submission option has just been created. You can check the new development out from the link below and it's also on the temporary selection studies application page.

https://www.cicnews.com/2020/05/quebec-international-students-can-submit-documents-online-0514520.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter-20200603#gs.7b4l06

Please anyone who applied for IMETE or LIVE?

Okay. Thanks

Pekun210:
Rightly said

Please for those who have submitted their application to UBC, did the application fee payment page showed "this program doesn't require application fee" or "application fee is $0.00" after applying the waiver??
Please it's urgent

Please who has heard from Biotech dept at McGill as regards nomination?
I think some departments are yet to nominate though. If you have heard from the Biotechnology department, please signify.
Thanks

Have all the required documents ready in PDF format and merge into one file (you can use an online pdf merger...just google it and you'd find one)
Don't worry about the arrangement of each document in the new merged file, so long all the required documents are present.

Cheers

Hello,
please for anyone who has submitted the complete UBC application package, did you get a reply/acknowledgement from them after the submission?