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I remember when i was applying for my study permit 3 years ago. I would always come to this thread to get valuable information that helped me to eventually apply on my own and get approved.

Back then, you would always see PPR stories and timelines almost weekly and people would share what they did to get approved, what dates they applied and what dates they received updates, what documents they submitted. This thread was very informative.

Today, there’s no PPR stories anymore, i scrolled as far back as i could and found nothing. There’s no valuable information anymore. It’s just this “amnotapervert” guy and a bunch of others always arguing about who’s in Canada and who’s not. Arguing about irrelevant things, spamming and flooding this thread.

Bottom line is, this forum has gone to shi+.

I hope one day i’ll come back here and see Application timelines,PPR and Canada landing stories, and other valuable information regarding study permit application.

Have a good one guys.

boyebussy:
Hello, good afternoon, please it's over 1 month now but my Canada study visa is not out.

My guy join line o, you still dey back back.

JMG12:
What was the reason for the refusal? a medical request or medical examination pass does not guarantee study permit approval.

That is exactly my point

People always assume that when they request medicals means they are done with proof of funds and other eligibility checks and that it means you’re about to be approved

The refusal was for proof of funds
So this debunks that myth.

Viewoliver:
Congratulations in advance!
Your PPR email will drop soon. Don't panic, your visa is already approved in as much as you got a medical request.

Please when did you submit your application and where do you submit from?

This is the most misconception people have about Canada visa
I know a person that had medicals requested, visa denied the day after he got the request.

amnotapervert:
You see, I like when people share their personal experiences about how their case went — but sometimes the full context is missing.

In your case, your sponsor transferred money for living expenses, but there’s no mention of how your school fees were paid. How much does your sponsor’s business generate each month?

Your spouse gave you a gift deed showing they were sending you the money as a gift for living expenses, which is legal and makes sense. This explains the lump sum, since it came from your sponsor’s account.

I’m sure your sponsor stated that the money sent to you was a gift, that they are not expecting it back, and that you will use it for your schooling and other expenses.

Your sponsor sent that lump sum to your account to show they had handed the funds over to you as the student. The lump sum itself is not the problem — the issue arises when the money comes from an unknown account.

I’m also sure your spouse provided their account statement to show the money was moved from their account to yours.

Yes, visa officer discretion plays a role, but they also consider the dependants you and your sponsor have.

There are many types of diploma programs offered by most colleges, and even within each program there are variations — so age is not really a factor.

People have come with a B.Sc. and still applied for a diploma program. If you have a low 2.1 or a 2.2 CGPA, it won’t necessarily raise a red flag when moving from a B.Sc. to a diploma program.

PR points with a diploma have limited chances right now, except in French, and I’m sure you want to give yourself the best possible chance for success after school.

That’s why, right now, Badadvisor is frustrated — because he’ll have to marry his 150 kg white girlfriend for PR.

Being married with a wife who is not currently employed and having children is not a red flag.

Children back in Nigeria are actually an advantage, as they give you a reason to return (home ties )— more of a green flag.

So, context is important. That’s why I said Proof of Funds (POF) can be tricky — always keep yourself in the best possible position.

There’s really no formula to this,
Just try and your best, then hope and pray, that’s al

My sister gifted me all the money for my POF
I gave zero explanation of how she makes money or even if she’s employed or her bank statement, nothing.
The money was in my account for only 1 week then i printed just 2 weeks bank statement.
The bank statement was 1 month old when i applied
I used the same money in that statement to pay tuition fees.
Had no wife (though i married after the visa was approved), just 3 siblings, parents are both dead, no landed property or even a car, just a business i registered 1 month prior to applying

From this you can spot at least 5 or 6 red flags, yet it was approved.
Another person may do this exact same thing and will likely be denied (or approved, who knows)

My wife applied for SOWP with only 3 million gift from her mom (This was when POF for main applicant was $10K, and she was a dependent)
My paychecks was only $600 at that time, money enough to pay for only 1 room ( not apartment) in my city.
No explanation how her mom made the money, no bank statement, printed only 1 week bank statement, still approved.


However, my first application was denied because i couldn’t fit all my files in the letter without compressing and my bank statement becoming blurry. So i uploaded the bank statement to google drive and put the link in the letter, i was denied because of that as per my gcms notes.
BUT
I got this link idea from a friend who did the exact same thing and was approved.

I have gotten ppr on the 15th of this month
In my tracker it shows that the study permit expiry date os August 31st 2024

JMG12:
Your message is not clear, you have not been given visa yet, you are talking about the expiring date been Aug 2024 for a visa that has not been issued

Yes in my tracker it shows it will expire august 31st 2024
Most 1 year courses end May/June/

zubizareta:
Have you confirmed the visa actually expires August 2024? To the best of my knowledge, the program ends August 2024 and they ought to give you extra 2 or 3 months after end of program. Did you check your tracker for expiry date of visa??

Are you sure i can?
The visa is expiring august 2024
So if i walk in to the airport that august before it expires and show then my new loa im fine?

JMG12:
Yes obviously you can

It’s 1 year
My visa is expiring August 2024
So i dont know if i should just wait till august 2024 before it expires and travel
I already have LOA for sept 2024

Bobomaigida:
I do not know how long is the programme, if it is longer than 1 year, your visa will have a two year validity, which allows you to enter Canada anytime till the expiring date, if the school grants a deferral to Sept 2024, get a new LOA from them and send to IRCC, it just means you won't be able to travel till next year like a month to the start of the programme.

tenderjunkie:
Which school is that?

NBCC

Approval rate has nothing to do with old or new portal

Nora064:
Pls gurus in the house; which portal is most advisable to apply on. The old or new portal.
I’m trying to ascertain which has the fastest approval rate

I have contacted my school many times and they made it very clear that they cannot give any grace if youre not physically present in school after Sept 11. School is actually starting Sept 4th and they only extension they can give is till sept 11

Can i use the study permit for Sept 2024? Or do i have to apply again?

Bobomaigida:
Send your PPR letter to the school to inform them that you have your approval and now waiting for stamped passport. Plead with them to offer you online access to attend orientation if they have or grant you more time to arrive Canada.

Good morning guys
Please i have a question
Can i use my stamped passport for fall 2023 to enter for a Fall 2024 program next year August?
I just got my ppr and i dont know if i can still meet up with my school deadline of sept 11
The first deadline is sept 4 and final deadline os sept 11.
Im submitting passport in person tomorrow, i heard it takes 2 to 4 weeks to come back.
I already have admission for fall 2024 in the same school
Can i use this visa which is for a 1 year fall 2023 program to enter for Fall 2024? By August next year?
Or will i need to start a fresh application?

My school says if youre not there by latest 11th sept then your admission will be canceled
Can i use the same visa to enter for fall 2024?

JMG12:
It might take 1 month and you can't do anything to make it faster, pls wait

Hello everyone
Im going fir in person submission at VFS abuja on friday
Please how long does it take for the passport to be stamped and can i do anything to make it happen fast?

Yes, including me.
I’ve gotten

kc6964:
People done collect acceptance letter for September 2024 intake? For NBCC?

I haven't hear from them still waiting

Yes, Many people

kc6964:
Have anyone gotten NBCC admission for September 2024 ?

CIBC

Coolcash1:
Hello House,

Please which Canadian bank is best to buy GIC from?

Thank you.

When she gets the study permit, send it to the school, they will most likely give her admission again

Fogun:
Hello Everyone,

Please I need help with a medical appointment.

My sister's application is completed except for her medicals (the previous one expired), She got a notification for a medical request on the IRCC portal as well as an email from Nairobi requesting her medical sheet. Eligibility is completed as well.

Her school informed her that her admission would be cancelled by the 4th of August with no deferral option if she did not submit her study permit approval. The earliest appointment she has with IOM is the 11th of August, She requested an extension with the school and was approved for the 10th of August.

Please advise what she can do, or if there is anyone who has an earlier appointment that can be swapped, please send me a direct message, we are willing to pay.[b][/b]

thank you

Undergraduate students can work 20 hours a week and full time during holidays

lyndaoyewole:
was in an argument today with colleagues. abi its only graduate students that can work in Canada? can undergraduate students work part time? also can students start applying for jobs before landing in Canada? what's the implication?

Yes

ide2012:
Can i use my dollar account as POF ?

No, you have to open dollar account here and then do a wire transfer at the bank

ijeezlux:
Hello sir/ma, can I use virtual bank like Pay4me or Grey finance to pay for GIC?

Theyve sent it, thank alot

angie88:
follow up with the email that sent u d msg. Basically 4days

Oh, Alright thanks alot
How long does it normally take to get a response
I already waited 27 days before i got the email

angie88:
they are requesting for just one of the 3 things.

If you can pay your tuition fee just pay
Many people don’t pay and go through but there has been stories of people sent back for not paying any tuition fee.
Whats the point of not paying though since you still have to do so.

sunkanmi2211:
I asked if I can pay my tuition fee if I get to Canada
I got PPR on Friday 28 of this month
I applied for study permit without any tuition deposit
I need ur advice cuz I need to resume this sept

I have replied with my passport but i think yhey asked for the 3 things there, not one of the 3 things
Also I’ve never heard something like this before

angie88:
they are simply asking for means of identification which can either be ur international passport, nexus card or a work permit/study permit.
So reply d mail with ur passport

Hello everyone
I applied for gcms note via atip and got this response after like 27 days
They are asking for passport, Nexus card and study permit
How am i supposed to have study permit and nexus card if im requesting cbsa noted for study permit refusal

Better change agent sharp sharp or run your thing by yourself. Agent wey no know say 1 year programs normally last 8 months in total.

Arctope:
Hello guys, I got admitted to Fanshawe college. For a 1 year Pgd course the course only last for 8months. My agent is telling me that the 8 months course is not qualified for a post graduate work permit. Please is this correct?

I know of a lady that was returned to Nigeria for some reasons including that she hasn’t paid her tuition and was waiting for Form A to go through

Bobomaigida:
She can make payment of any amount so long as she pays the amount requested before the deadline.
She can also decide to wait till she gets to Canada to pay, she will have to show the CBSA officers she has funds available to pay when she gets to the POE.
They cannot return applicant for not paying, what they can do is give the person a short SP duration and request the person to pay and come back for extension.

Your tuition fee 9K
Cost of living (833 per month, but to be on the safe side do 10k if you can)
Extra expenses 3K

22K
Convert it to naira using todays fx rate

What you need is 11Million give or take

jaymay222:
Pls i need an advise i want to apply for a student permit and the tution is $9000 cad minus living expenses
its a 9months vocational program , but im being sponsored by a family friend ? , how much and what should i provide for POF
thank you

Hello guys
I want to add my uncle as backup sponsor just to make my pof stronger
My uncle called his lawyer to do affidavit of support
But he’s not in the country now to sign it

If he sends me a picture of his signature and i add it to the affidavit, is it safe or will it be seen as illegal?

Hello everyone
Please do i need to show my sister’s employment letter as she is gifting me money for my POF and about to notarize a gift deed
But she cant find her employment letter and no pay stub.

Can i just submit the gift deed or is employment letter needed?