Katehasty:
Good morning my nairaland family And gurus in the house …my notes just came in
See the attached below

Hello Katehasty,

If you are a mature applicant with vast work experience in health or a related field, go for something closely related. IF you are intending to switch your career at this time, especially with insufficient funds and weak financial demonstration, don't. You should consider dropping your profile so people can be able to accurately contribute to your post.

If possible, get your sibling to up his funds likewise including your POF to justify that you are a gainful earner. If you can raise your tuition fees (pay it) and you can come in as a cosponsor, esp if you still have about CAD 10,000 as your sitting balance. You can also consider bringing your parents into the (co-)sponsorship picture if possible.

You should consider:

√ changing your program if it does not correlate with any of your justifiable experience. If it does, work on the prospect plan for the study, intent to study, the importance of the study aimed at expressing the genuineness as a temporary resident.

It is good that many applicants try to justify the genuineness to study, but somehow in the process, lose focus to understand that the overall information of the essay is the determination adopted by the officer to conclude on the genuineness of an application.

Remove emotion and apply critical logic, you will have a perfect essay that justifies your reason for wanting to study the program of choice in Canada. For the ease of justification, that is why a study that demonstrates progression is the way to go.

√ Get your sponsor to up his funds to about CAD 30,000 after tuition and LE.

√ Include your savings bank account statement.

√ Pay part or full first-year tuition.


Best of Luck

giftedchild009:


I want to ask if it is possible for Canada to process PPR in 3 months? also can PPR go through express entry? am looking for a way to escape the 6 months duration. if you have any info as regard this please share it with me.

Best regards.

Hello Giftedchild009,

I believe you are referring to PR (Permanent Resident) applications?! If correct, on some cases, some PR applications has been approved between 2 – 3 months, especially if it is without contradictions and verification can be easily conducted.

On the norm, the estimated processing time falls between 6 months – 1 year. All skilled/economic immigration application goes through the EE route.

Best of Luck

NorthernshoreTS:
Hello Everyone

Its been a minute since my last post here. First off congratulations to everyone who's received PPR, May Canada favor y'all. For who are awaiting decisions, keep the faith and for those who have been delayed, remember that delay isnt denial.

So I am just about to start the actual application for my wife's study permit. The delay is as a result of making sure all necessary documents are in order. I have a little issue for which I seek guidance. We intend including our 5yr old daughter who is a US citizen, in my wife's application. The issue is her passport expired last week. I thought renewing US passport here in Nigeria who be easy but the closest date we got for an appointment is 20 Jan 2022. Note that it takes about 2-3weeks for issuance after appointment.

My question is this; What do we do now? Can we just go ahead and apply for my wife? Do we indicate in her application that she intends to go with our daughter? If our daughter's passport number is asked for to be included in the application, do we just indicate the expired passport number?

Please house, would appreciate some direction on this.

Hello NorthernshoreTS,

Leave your daughter out of the application. After she has received her renewed US passport, she can travel with her mom upon approval. An ETA will be issued if travelling from the US or a visitor visa for those facilitating entry from a visa-required country. A visitor visa will be issued if staying for 6 months or a visitor record if longer. If a visitor record will be issued boils down to the officer's discretion at the POE.

Best of Luck

omodunniolaiya:
hello everyone! please I am in trouble. I applied for my permit in may and did my biometrics as well. recently I received a request letter for payment receipt in September. I did that and then on Monday I received a procedural fairness letter saying if I don't explain why the payment was invalid and pay the money I will be refused and not allowed to apply for 5 years. please after making a second payment, what documents do I submit to make sure i will be accepted for visa. because the message they sent is very serious. I do not know the issue with any of the payments because they were all approved by them but nevertheless I will pay again. along with new proof of payment, what else will I submit as an explanation for the previous payment invalidity? please this is urgent, I have till December 7 to reply

Hello Omodunniolaiya,

IRCC sending a PFL does not mean they can not be faulted for an error if you are sure that the initial payment was not charged back if you paid yourself.

The issue of chargeback might not be intentional, especially if a third party was used. It may be from the side of the transmitting bank.

If you are not so sure or don't have full trust or confidence in the third party, make the payment again and attach the payment receipt and a concise and direct LOE to explain the situation as unintentional. Be careful not to say too much.

Best of Luck

peruxie:
Long Post Alert!
I said I was gonna come back �
This Canada waka has not been easy.I am a second time applicant. I used the service of an immigration lawyer in Canada for my first application. I was devastated after spending hugely ( over 500k)for my refused application. Shortly after using the services of the imm lawyer was when google brought me to Nairaland platform. So immediately after my refusal I contacted justmellow on Nairaland but fully engage him through his social media page on Twitter/IG @GCMSWriters after seeing an impressive review about him here.The rest is now history. Glory be to God.

1st application

Applied - January 15th 2021
Refusal - May 27th 2021
Biometrics –january 21, 2021
Medicals – Upfront
Eligibility Start: not sure cos my lawyer took charge of the IRCC account

Reasons from notes ordered- source of family’s income was unclear.
It was unclear whether funds provided will be available for studies.
Motivation to pursue studies was unreasonable.
Study plan was general .

2nd application

Applied - August 8, 2021
Eligibility review- November 8,2021
MeDical updated- November 22, 2021
PPR- November 23, 2021.

Our gurus on this platform are not getting enough exposure and support because these guys are awesome. @Justmellow also guided me on how to withdraw the service of the immigration lawyer and came up with quite an approach as if he was an IRCC rep. I screamed when I saw the approved message. It was like I was shocked by an electricity leak. Lol

How I addressed the reasons for refusal ,
I contacted @justmellow for assistance. He went for his application guide & advice services and he also wrote my SOP and LOE ( as they said the initial one I did was general) And he also advised on extra documents I could add to back up my application.

As par my family establishment ..I added my dad’s retirement letter and also provided CAC for his new business of which luckily I had a stake in( even though the business no dey function)
As par funds not sure of being available- I provided my payslips for 6months to show source of funds( I didn’t submit my payslips in first application), 6 months MBS of my accounts.)
As par motivation for studies- it was clearly narrated in my SOP by @justmellow. In the process of waiting for my application to be approved, I requested my GCMS notes from justmellow website www.gcmswriters.com

Documents used

All the IMM forms
Letter of Recommendation from local government chairman
Undergraduate degree certificate
NYSC Certificate
SSCE/WAEC
WES Certificate
Study Leave letter from my office
Letter of Introduction from my office
Offer of Employment from my office
Payslips 6 months
Work ID Card
MyBankStatement salary account - 2m
MyBankStatement Savings account -6m
Mutual funds -350k
Pension Funds - 5.5m
First Semester Tuition Fee Payment
Bank Letter of Reference savings account
Letter of Support (Father)
Deed of Assignment and valuation Documents
My Car Pictures and it’s documents
Affidavit of support from dad
Retirement Letter of dad and certificate of Service CAC Business Registration documents and Business ID Card for dad
Birth certificate for dad and siblings
My resume
Police report.


I want to use this medium to thank justmellow for his efforts put in my application though it was paid and also for having a listening ear…also to the angels in this forum like Makano, frankrobbn, anon123 etc for helping in one way or the other through their questions and solutions to them, I say thank you and to the creator of this Nairaland forum too. It’s been a long journey but thank God it ended well. Pardon me if there are any typos, abeg manage the reading like that. It is still a dream. Thank you mellow.

WHAT GOD CANNOT DO TRULY DOESN’T EXIST

Hello Peruxie,

Big Congratulations one more time. I am honoured and thank you for following my advice and trusting me with your reapplication letters. I learned from your application. Thank you for making it possible and for this tremendous review. It is highly appreciated.


Big ups!

Makhel:
Hello everyone, I have been following this tread for a while now. Weldon to all the contributors and gurus in the house.
I filed for my student visa application on the 13th of October, today I got a refusal letter reasons visa officer is not convinced I have enough funds to cover my tuition and living expenses.
I had paid 8000 cad for first semester fees.
I also have ordered my gcm notes. Please my question is, while I await my gcm notes can I plan to transfer money to a Gic account? My program is a two year diploma. Thank you.

Hello Makhel,

Why a Diploma and where you refused on the grounds of Purpose of Visit? If yes, consider changing your program to one that demonstrates progression and/or improve your study plan and ensure that it outlines your study prospects, impact, and benefits. You should have a valid admission letter before opening a GIC. Most of the banks will only open one if there is a valid admission letter.


Best of Luck

Carebeyondcure:
Long Post Alert
First Time Applicant in fact I have never entered a plane before.

Timeline
First-time applicant
Study Permit Application: August 31st
Biometrics: September 1st
Upfront Medicals updated to pass: September 8th
Eligibility Review: Oct 18th
BVL: Oct 18th
PPR: Nov 23rd

Document Uploaded
Sponsor’s Documents (father)
1. Letter of Sponsorship
2. Copy of Sponsor’s Letter of Employment
3. Payslips for 6 months
4. Copy of Sponsor’s Employee ID card
5. Copy of sponsor’s international passport
6. Statement of Account from Sponsor’s salary account.
7. Copy of Sponsor’s Pension Registration Certificate
8. Copy of Approval and Survey Plan of Sponsor’s landed properties

Applicant’s Documents
1. Barcode Page & 2 Passport Photographs
2. Document Checklist for a Study Permit (IMM5483E)
3. Application for Study Permit Made Outside of Canada (IMM1294E)
4. Family Information form (IMM5707E)
5. Copy of Family Members Birth certificates (Parents and Siblings)
6. University's conditional Official Letter of Admission
7. Statement of Purpose
8. Copy of Letter of Appointment
9. Copy of Letter of Employment
10 Copy of Letter of Study Leave
10. Letter of Recommendation from Employer
11. Statement of Account My sponsor transferred my living expenses to me (MBS)
12 Copy of Birth Certificate
13. Copy of Police Character Certificate
14. Copy of West African Examinations Council Senior School
15. Copy of Degree Certificate
16. Copy of Certificate of National Service
17. Copy of Transcript of Academic Records
18. Copy of Applicant’s International Passport Biodata page
19. Resume
20. Professional Certifications
21. Upfront Medical Sheet
22. IELTS TR
23. Survey plan of landed property
24. Different Award certificates from my uni

A big shoutout to @justmellow for writing my SOP(very precise) and reviewing my documents you can follow his social media pages @GCMSWriters on IG, Twitter,Telegram and GCMS notes request service at gcmswriters.com.
To all the gurus that have held this platform from vanishing from existence with their constant help I say thank you and to @spectro thank you so much for your guidance and also for follow up God bless you and yours. Thanks to everyone that has helped in one way or the other and also thank you to Mr. Shuppy and A.y that asked me to apply pressure to my emails lol.
Sorry for the long story I owe this family a long epistle because the help I got here is immeasurable.

Hello Carebeyondcure,

I am honoured and thank you for entrusting me with your SOP and sticking to my guidelines. You deserve the credit because you did it.

Big Congratulations!

lentomac:

Thanks for the response, actually the bolded is the plan, but
the bone of contention here is this, the second program in question is a 1 year program aswell at another DLI, and they also offer PGWP but it's a part time program.

Can one go for this particular 1-year program (that offers PGWP, one year, part time), after finishing the first full-time , 1year program?

Thanks

Hello Lentomac,

Studying part-time makes you ineligible for PGWP. However, only your first full-time study will qualify you for the post-graduation work permit.


Best of Luck

GbemiBukk:
@JustMellow thank you...I really do appreciate your timely response
I have sent webform when I was requested to upload my renewed passport and I am yet to get any response since then.
Is it appropriate to order the gcms note or I should just wait it out

Hello GbemiBukk,

Yes, go ahead to.


Best of Luck

Waskylala:
Hello Good morning everyone, please how can someone order for Gcms note?
A friend of mine just got refused yesterday.

Hello Waskylala,

In other not to violate the rule here, there is a link on my profile signature here on Nairaland. Simply click on my moniker to find the link to request your GCMS notes waiting for your use.

Best of Luck

giftedchild009:


How can someone book medical appointment for Canada here in Lagos? (IME) and what are the requirements and how much does it's cost? Please I need info about this, I want to start it this week. I learnt that this medical report delays VO decision, if its doesn't comes out on time, have since applicant that struggle at this stage for good six months. so its better for me to start doing it now before my admission decision comes out. This Canada journey shall end in praise in Jesus name.

Thanks

Hello Giftedchild009,

Input your "Medical Appointment" in the search bar of the thread. You will have more information to fathom.

Best of Luck

summerB:
Good morning everyone

Can I go for masters with HND in Canada ?

Hello SummerB,

No, you can't do so in almost all Canadian institutions. Consider a PGD or Post-Baccalaureate Diploma.

Best of Luck

GracefulG:
Please how can one get a gcms mote to find out the reason for denial

Hello GracefulG,

I can not paste the link due to the rules of the thread, but check my profile signature for the link to request the GCMS notes. The CBSA request option is swifter than the IRCC option. With CBSA, it could take up to 32 – 35 days but with IRCC, it could be more than 75 days.

Best of Luck

gregoma:
Hello everyone, my wife finally got her visa....whoop! whoop!!!
This begins our long route to naturalization....Thanks for all the updates and help received here, yáll made the process seamless.
So with the visa comes some challenges, my wife applied for a 1yr Business Development & Sales PGD program in Conestoga, Ontario which is only offered in September by the school.
The visa she received is from October this year to expire in July 2022, and as school has started with the first semester almost done we are a bit confused with how to proceed. Our thought is to pick a different course in Human resources in January 2022 so she can travel asap, but we are not sure if this will have an adverse effect during her interview with the border officers. If it isnt a big deal then we will apply for that admission immediately. The HR course has an advantage as it allows for online classes, our hope is with this she can be leaving with my sister in Regina, Saskatchewan instead of staying in Ontario, saving us a lot of cost. I need a guide on how to proceed, best if you have or know anyone that had a similar experience. Thanks in advance guys...

Hello Gregoma,

Big congratulations on your spouse's approval. If she changes to HRM from outside Canada, she may not be allowed to board and will be required to reapply. If she is moving between schools to a different province, she is also required to notify IRCC. Failure to do so may impact the outcome of the PGWP.

On a norm, if your permit expires, you are to reapply but the process will not be as stringent as the previous. Reach out to IRCC via a webform and/or email to explain the situation and inform them of your academic calendar and the implication attached (not able to travel) due to the date appended to your passport. Request for an extension coupled with the updated LOA. This is not a professional advice but only a suggestion that could help your spouse's situation. Your reasons should be persuasive.

Best of Luck

Eilenora:
Hello Guys,

Please I need advise on something o, is it normal for biometrics not to have reflected over a month after submitting an application? My sister did not do biometrics with her application as she already has valid biometrics since 2019 when she applied for visit visa through paper route. She submitted since Oct 16, the only update showing is that background check is in process. No eligibility, no biometrics, nothing. Another strange thing is that when she logs in it always say there is a new message but the only messages there are the confirmation of submission and transmission messages. We have sent webform alongside emails regarding update of her biometrics, no response. Or is it because the 1st one was a paper application? Never experienced this with my own application so am confused, what should she do

Hello Eilenora,

Been a while. This is the recent norm IRCC has come with to tension applicants. I have indirectly witnessed up to 7 cases from people's submissions on my space on Quora.

For some, it stayed up to 13 days before updating whilst some have exceeded a month. My advice was to request the GCMS notes to find out the entry status or comment on the biometrics update. There is a link to request it on my profile just in case it becomes necessary for you to do so. Despite the GcKey timeline not being updated by IRCC does not necessarily mean the biometrics has not to be acknowledged or received. A call through to IRCC will be faster to confirm or enquire on the status update of the biometrics.

This is not an issue to be bothered about. Many applications got approvals even without the GcKey timeline changing.

Stay safe and one love!

Bimdaqueen:
Good day @ ALL,

Pls I need help on how to address these concerns raised by the VO.

Hello Bimdaqueen,

You should consider restructuring your résumé to suit linear economic and voluntary activities. Given you have a certificate in education and exposure in social studies, sign language, and teaching experience; PGD in Autism & Behavioural Science in a College or Master in Education – Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning in University will be a progressive approach to reconnect your career progression after a family break from active professional duties.

Since it's a Sister/Mother sponsorship, ensure to include your spouse's employment or economic information even though you are not including his financial records. You should likewise include yours too. If you have been out of work for a while; use the pandemic, research, voluntary activities, or any part-time engaging activities related to your prospective study. Ensure to supply adequate evidence.

This time, try as much as possible to avoid lump sum deposits and if not, give sufficient justification for it and its provenance. Pay your full year's tuition, open a GIC for your LE or have it secured in your bank account. Demonstrate with proof that your family's well-being is not threatened by your foreign study.

Keynotes:

• Avoid lump sums
• Pay your full tuition
• Include your bank record(s)
• Demonstrate an alternative source of income (optional)
• Close up any study gap(s)
• Use the SOP to explain your study intent, prospects, the benefit of the study, etc.
• Use the LOE to address the refusal ground(s)

n.b. If you have no clue on how to go about writing a construct SOP/LOE or vetting your study plan, check my profile signature for information on how to seek adequate assistance.

Best of Luck

Stellagabu:
Goodday everyone,

Please my mum is my sponsor and I asked her to go to the bank and make payment of 3million with narration “ Canada Tuition Payment “ for my remaining school fees deposit she just called me that she forgot to remind the cashier to put the narration

Please hope this isn’t a problem I am honestly worried.

Hello Stellagabu,

Not a problem as long as you can furnish IRCC with adequate evidence to justify the lump sum. A letter from you and/or your sponsor to explain the purpose of funds, provenance, transfer information, etc. will help address the situation.

Best of Luck

GbemiBukk:
Hello to everyone and I appreciate every informative contributors on this site.
I applied for study permit since May while pregnant and I am yet to get a reply from IRCC.
Now I don put to bed and would wish I could submit an application for my new baby.
Is it still possible to put in his application while mine is still on review? Would it affect my application? Or should I wait till my application is approved and then put in hers?
Do I need to inform them I have an addition to the family ?
Please I need advise and answers.
Thanks

Hello GbemiBukk,

Wait for your application to be finalized, but there is no harm if you decide to notify IRCC. Reasons are:

• The study permit process is not the same as the Express Entry where failure to notify IRCC of an addition of a new family member may have several consequences.

• It may further prolong your application but you will receive a congratulatory message and you may be asked if you intend to travel with your child, especially if you declare this intent in your notification message.

• You will be required to prove more POF and demonstrate how you intend to balance study and child care. Meaning you have to prove that you are a genuine student without immigration intent.

• Your application may be sent into an active review to re-evaluate your new (application) situation to determine if you meet the eligibility requirements.

If you have sent out enquiry webforms/emails, you should consider requesting your GCMS Notes. Link available on my profile signature.

Best of Luck

Fawaz12345:
I’m a high school graduate I don’t think I can go for PGD

Hello Fawaz12345,

A University Bachelor's study would have been more suitable. As already suggested to you by Omiinii before now and given your previous refusals, it will be wise to pay your first-year tuition before reapplying.

Best of Luck

Fawaz12345:
Hello Everybody where are my professional, so I’ve been denied Canada visa twice now and I’m about to apply for the third time and I don’t want to make any mistake now please kindly guide me
Please Check the attachment for my two denial letter and gcms note
I showed 10m
My dad is my sponsor

Hello Fawaz12345,

I believe your query might have been answered before now, but my responses to some posts today contain some information that may apply to your situation. In brief, work on demonstrating a good economic establishment. This can be your employment, second source of income, investments, business or investment partnership, shares, Agriculture, etc.

From your GCMS notes, the officer states Diploma, if it is, you should consider changing the program to a PGD.

Cc: Amakapius

Best of Luck

giftedchild009:


@JUSTMELLOW

Thanks for your input, am very very grateful for all the advise. TRU happens to be my first choice but when I compare the cost of tuition fee, text books and living expenses to that of KPU I realized that i can conveniently pay for KPU, and also at TRU i am qualify for direct MBA but I don't want to go for MBA directly due to the study gaps, I graduated 2015, its will be better for me to start with PGD and then go for Masters. So when am done with my PGD at KPU i will then go for MBA at TRU or Memorial University. This is my plan for choosing KPU over TRU.
Please if you have any advise for me base on this my explanation please tell me. Thanks, bro.

Best regards.

You already seem to have a blueprint to demonstrate that you are a genuine student. However, ensure not to mention that you intend to pursue further study after the first.

TRU remains my choice!

Teemenzo:
Happy New week to everyone. Blessed week ahead.

@Justmellow, good to have you back. Hope you are good.

Hello Teemenzo,

I have been well. I got banned for about 2 months and a half by one of the moderators for violating rule 6. Though harsh it was right.

Thank you for your warm greetings, and hope you are well too?!

One love!

Big Congratulations to everybody that has been approved that are too numerous to mention. I wish you all greatness. For those that are still in the struggle to overcome, continue to stay determined. Your testimony will be louder.

It is strongly advised not to be in haste to put in an application. Canada study application is moving towards the strict direction similar to Ireland study permit processing, especially relating to the financial demonstration. It is wise to pay your tuition fees even if it is not a critical requirement. Part-payment is good but paying the first-year tuition is better. Then demonstrate the second year in your account or as the case may be.

Remember that paying it does not mean the application will be approved. It is to show the availability of the study funds. Simply showing it in your bank account is not enough. If you were refused based on "Personal Assets & Financial Status" and "Family Ties" and "Insufficient funds to pay tuition and transportation" and/or "Purpose of Visit," try to pay your tuition.

If you paid only the deposit fees before, this time, pay the first or one year tuition. The same for those who paid only the first-semester tuition should pay one year before reapplying.

In as much as 4 - 6 months bank statement is accepted, 1-year helps the officer critically trace and assess the history of your inflows to determine the level of economic establishment. Lastly, avoid trying to tell the officer too much information and give only what is relevant to your application and nothing else.

Remember, your application is unique and should be submitted so.

Best of luck guys!

larryrichie:
Good day every one..

I need help in booking for medical here in Lagos, can anyone here please put me through how i can book a date, tho it a upfront medical i have not been asked for medical, i just feel i should do it because of the post have been seeing here of date not been available, my applcation is 2 month and 2 weeks now.. i will really appreciate you guys response.

@Frankrobbn1 @Justmellow @Adiekwe1@Lekiboboe @justwise and every other people here please help

Hello Larryrichie,

Put IOM on the search bar on the upper page of the thread. If your application has stayed more than the processing time, send a webform and/or email even if you will get a generic response. You have nothing to lose.

You can as well request your GCMS notes to help you understand what is ongoing with your application or the processing stage it is or if the officer needs some clarification or updated information. If you have no idea where to request it, check the signature area on my profile for the link.

Best of Luck

JosephYemsol:
LONG POST ALERT!

My PPR journey

It's been Grace nothing else!

First time applicant

LoA @ Conestoga college: Dec 11 2020
•study visa application submitted: July 19th 2021
•Biometrics letter: July 20th 2021
•Biometrics completed and updated: July 22nd 2021
•Upfront Medical done: Jan 10 2021(months before applying for my visa)
•Medical updated to pass: July 27th 2021
•Eligibility review: sept 25th 2021 (sighted), not sure of the exact date it started.
I did not catch any ghost update
•BVL/ppr: October 26th 2021

Hello JosephYemsol,

I am glad to read about your determination and sacrifice. I learned from it that choice and vision are key ingredients for decision-making.

Big Congratulations!

giftedchild009:


I am a bit worried on some issues related to students visa application requirements. My tuition fee is $12k CAD and from my research student must have at least $11k CAD for his total expenses per year. My case here is that, I will be able to raise the POF of $30k CAD but the problem I have is that if I submit my application VO will want me to submit my salary account statement but what I earn monthly is not up to #100k Naira, won't it be an issue for me? Is there a way I can escape this and note that I don't want to use sponsor, I want to sponsor myself and also do Canada accept fixed deposit documents and also for bank statement how many months must the POF remain in my bank account? Please advise me on what to do. Thanks

Hello Giftedchild009,

Despite payment of tuition is not a prerequisite for possible approval, subtly, it is beginning to be so. From my observations and research, some applications submitted with just a seat reservation deposit between late April to August got refused based on "Personal Assets & Financial Status" and/or "Insufficient Funds to pay tuition, transportation..."

If you can demonstrate the C$30,000 after part or full tuition and LE, you will be at an advantage not only to demonstrate your financial strength but sufficiency and availability. Outside Quebec, you are required to demonstrate C$10,000 as LE.

If you can provide a savings/personal account, there is no need to present a salary account because just like a businessperson that rarely has a good sitting balance in the corporate or company account, the same applies to an employee's salary account.

However, if you are paid via your bank account and can provide payslips even if there is minimal sitting balance, feel free to include your salary account to demonstrate your source of income ONLY if your savings account has good inflows and a sitting balance. You can as well include only your payslips without your salary account to support the savings account.

On frequent occasions, it is not by how much a person earns that gives better chances, however, it can be true to an extent. What is more important for improved chances is to adequately demonstrate that your source of income is reliable and you are economically established.

If your savings account has no or justifiable lump sums and can show the history of your incomes and level of economic establishment that amounts to the available funds accumulated in your bank account, the officer will not place too much assessment (weight) on the salary amount being received. Though the officer considers employment lucrative if it fetches as high as C$1,200. Failure to convincingly demonstrate that an economic establishment is solid or reliable, then the low salary earnings becomes a problem.

For me, I prefer that the fixed deposit or corporate account should be used as secondary proof of financial support whilst the savings account is primary.

Lastly, Kwantlen Polytechnic University is a good university in BC but in terms of popularity with international students; Royal Roads and TRU are more popular. It is only recently that Vancouver Island University began gaining recognition amongst international students through its MBA program. Still, you should consider TRU.

Best of Luck

Kayfregs:
hi everyone please i am new to this forum i would like if someone can assist me on the documents i need to apply for study permits and forms i need to fill. i am a first user here
Thank you

Hello Kayfregs,

Except for the IMM 1294e, IMM 5256 (optional), and IMM 5645 or 5707 Forms, bank statement & reference letter, admission letter; the other documents should uniquely be according to your personal and/or economic profile.

As a guide, check and compare your document timeline with those that have shared their testimony but don't arrange your final documents based on it. Be unique.

Best of Luck

Filanodivine:
Hello everyone please I want to share something and I will appreciate your advices on this. I got admitted to Graduate certificate-Global business management in Centennial college for May 2022 and Post baccalaureate diploma-International business in Thompson rivers for Fall 2022. I am a graduate of Biochemistry but since graduating I’ve been into business, importation and stuffs.

Now I don’t know the school to choose, for higher chance of visa approval, job prospects after graduation, generally a better school, better location for work/better life and easier PR in the future. Please I will need your opinions on this, which would it be? Thank you.

Hello Filanodivine,

International Business Management and Global Business Management are the same course of study and offer the same curriculum.

Graduate Certificate and Post Baccalaureate Diploma are both postgraduate programs. The post-baccalaureate diploma is more like a bridging program for professionals or individuals with an alien academic background intending to switch or study a neutral course. It combines basic teaching and augments it with groundwork study essentials at the same level as the Graduate Diploma or Certificate.

Given that you are coming from an alien background, a pure business course like Business Administrative Management would have been more suitable than an international or Global concentration in business management.

Ontario and BC are populated provinces with expanded opportunities than most other provinces. Both are also expensive places and in general, they are both lovely locations to stay and study.

TRU is a good university likewise Centennial is a good college, but in terms of curriculum and for the fact that it is a university, you may want to consider TRU. It is very possible and logical for you to be able to leverage the post-baccalaureate diploma as a bridging program to augment, consolidate or support your prior degree and knowledge.

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Enjay316:
thank you so much big bro.it is the issue of lump sum that is making me to name him as my sponsor cos the VO may want to know my Domiciliary account history if I purchased a GIC using funds from there and that is where the lump sum comes in. that's y I want to name him as a co sponsor or supporting sponsor.as for the 9.5m .I have a wife and son that I am leaving behind and my wife's account is so poor ,I cant even submit it.though I am planning to submit an employment letter for her and probably work ID but since I am not submitting her statement of account, it's better I have a healthy balance. what do u think bro?

Hello Enjay316,

The onus is on you to demonstrate with substantial proof how your family will financially cope in your absence. It is on you also to help the officer understand that the study will not be at the expense of your family's well-being.

Demonstrate the economic level of establishment of your spouse and include proof of source of income.

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pale232:
Hello Everyone,

Please I would like to clarify the lump sums issue. If for instance the lump sums has been in the account seven months before application must you still justify it after explaining in LOE.

Hello Pale232,

It is still advised to explain the lumps, with adequate justification.

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Lekiboboe:

Take your time & go through all contents in the two links below, and ask questions here on the group

https://www.nairaland.com/6567181/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/438#104050016

https://www.nairaland.com/6567181/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/221#103080983

Hello bro,

Glad you had safe travels.

Prosper!