JustMellow:


Hello Kayyyy,

In reverse psychology, it will be inappropriate or wrong to advise or encourage anyone to opt for a Diploma after a first degree. Few applicants gets approval, but it doesn't mean it is the most appropriate approach especially when "study progression/career advancement is a rule to go by.

Honestly, I understand your standpoint, but if sure advise or encouragement is given here; it may not speak well of the reputation of the thread. Hence, all advise dished here should be based on 'best practice.'

An immigration lawyer or a well-grounded professional who is an expert in the field will never advise a prospect applicant to go for a Diploma after a first degree. If this happens, the concerned person (prospect applicant) should question the credibility and immigration knowledge of the party.

In summary, the bolded isn't a well-thought comment (on the subject matter).

Cheers and one love!

Well the bolded is my honest opinion, we are all entitled to our individual opinions.

Okay

JustMellow:


Hello Kayyyy,

In reverse psychology, it will be inappropriate or wrong to advise or encourage anyone to opt for a Diploma after a first degree. Few applicants gets approval, but it doesn't mean it is the most appropriate approach especially when "study progression/career advancement is a rule to go by.

Honestly, I understand your standpoint, but if sure advise or encouragement is given here; it may not speak well of the reputation of the thread. Hence, all advise dished here should be based on 'best practice.'

An immigration lawyer or a well-grounded professional who is an expert in the field will never advise a prospect applicant to go for a Diploma after a first degree. If this happens, the concerned person (prospect applicant) should question the credibility and immigration knowledge of the party.

In summary, the bolded isn't a well-thought comment (on the subject matter).

Cheers and one love!

Teenie19:


Thank you so much. I already wrote the IELTS so if I do get the NSE invite...I am ready for it. If you don't mind, how old are you? I am 24 and graduated in 2016 and wondering how much that will have an impact? congrats again!

Well I don’t feel age has an impact while applying for a study visa. I feel it depends on all the documents you submit especially your SOP, infact everything is important. It will end in praise

Iffylove:
Congratulations
Please what does MBS mean

MyBankStatement
It’s a 1 year bank statement (like a certificate, I guess) that is sent from your bank to the Canadian consulate (when you apply through the NSE route)

Teenie19:

Hello Kay,

First of all, a big congratulations to you!!! I’m so happy for you! I have a similar case to yours in the sense that I possess a Bsc and I’m going for a diploma in practical nursing. I’m encouraged by your positive outcome. I’m surprised you got NSE request though..I thought this was only for those going for masters or postgraduate program. Can you please expatiate on that? Congratulations again.

Thank you so much, I really do appreciate.
I guess NSE is for all academic routes (MSc, PhD, diploma, postgrad certificate etc.) that’s what I think. I got the NSE request in Dec but I had a family emergency that period so I couldn’t write the IELTS neither could I provide my parents MBS too. To be very honest, I am currently running an online IELTS class thinking I wasn’t going to get the visa (since I graduated with a 2.1 and applying for a diploma, according to what I’ve read here, no academic progression). But I just thank God. But if you have an opportunity to write the IELTS and also provide MBS of your sponsor, that’s really good, if not, you’re still good to go as long as you provide all the necessary documents.
It will def end in praise.

elizyous:
Congratulations to all those who just got their PPR.

I am next in line for my testimony in Jesus Name! AMEN.

Everyone of us expecting, our expectations shall not be cut short in Jesus Name! Amen!

Amen amen amen!!!!!

Restoredglory:
Congratulations to Kilanud,recxa, Kayyy and everyother person that got their PPR recently. I tap into your testimonies and I declare that I will receive mine this week in Jesus name Amen

Amen!!!!

Tiara97:
Congratulations!!

Thank you soooo much

Ayokaq:
Can U plz share your timeline. I don't want to believe you are here to advertise an agent

I just want to help anyone that is interested in using an agent, we should be helping each other in any way we can to achieve our goals, whether by guiding one on how to process everything themselves or linking them to reasonable agents.

Ayokaq:
Can U plz share your timeline. I don't want to believe you are here to advertise an agent

Have no problem sharing my timeline;
Submitted: Nov 25th
Submission confirmation: Nov 25th
Did upfront medicals: Nov 19th
Biometrics collection letter: Nov 26th
NSE Request; Dec 17th
(Didn’t submit the documents, was going through personal issues)
BVL and PPR: March 15th (today)

Documents submitted;
LOA and school receipt (initial deposit)
Letter of introduction from parents
Bank statement
Nysc discharge letter
Statement of result
Letter from my uncle in Canada (as in introduction)
SOP
Letter from my mom’s office
Don’t know if any other documents were added by my agent though. But these were the documents I gave him

DubemSmg:


Please Mr Kayyy, how can i get in touch? my situation is really frustrating right now.
Thank You.

Pls I’m a lady.
No problem at all, could u send me an email so I could share his contact with you.

Lekiboboe:

Congratulations!!!!

So you know,
No two application is the same.

What works for Chidozie might not work for Nnaemeka

Everyone have different stories, profile, background

That’s 100% true. What didn’t work for one might work for another

DubemSmg:


Please how were you able to pull this off?
I’m a 2.2 BSC graduate from microbiology, now in Diploma program (Occupational health and safety) at Nova Scotia community college Halifax, even though the requirement for the program is a undergraduate degree, I have been refused a study permit twice now.
I have been in the program since September 2020 and I have fully paid my 1 year tuition and fees.
Please How did you go about your SOP/LOE ?
I need help!!! �

I worked with a good agent in Abuja, I was really surprised that I got the visa self. I was already expecting a denial. But the agent I used once worked in the embassy, so he knows the necessary requirements.

KRTL:
Postgraduate diploma or ordinary diploma??

Ordinary diploma

Uzomachukwu:


Dude, it's not about this prayer of a thing. One can pray from now till 2022 and PPR will still not drop. Mind you, I ain't saying prayer doesn't work. But it's not the basic thing to be done. Your 1 out of 10 cases isn't enough to justify her reapplying for a diploma. Yes, she can indeed still reapply for the diploma if she actually insistently wishes to go for it. But to do so, she needs a thoroughly strong SOP to convince the VO.

Firstly, I’m not a dude
Secondly, of course you have to submit a very good SOP and other documents to back everything up and increase your chances.
Everything still depends on the person applying but so many people make it seem like it’s impossible getting a visa for diploma if you already have a BSC. This platform really discouraged me after I had applied cause I thought I wouldn’t get the visa at all, but I really thank God that there is nothing he can’t do.

marcelonwa:
Congratulations to those who received ppr

What of us those they didn’t send NSE request to

Have they forgotten about yours
This is approximately 8weeks now

Your good news is about to drop, don’t worry yourself. I didn’t submit the NSE request and I applied in Nov 25, just got my PPR this morning
Yours is coming this month

Olanrewajuluke1:
Hello how really appreciate people effort here, am tired of waiting, submitted since October 15 2020

Don’t worry, you’ll soon get a positive reply.

Benquip:
Congratulations.. mine incoming God Willing

It really is coming

Lekiboboe:


@Ajoke08

Ok,

While you await response from the gurus, this is my own opinion,

Based on your GCMS notes, it's quite obvious you were refused based on Academic/Career Progression.

You going for a DIPLOMA means you are going for a Program lower than your initial academic qualification (B.SC) and that's a wrong Academic/Career Progression, a Visa Officer can easily assume your Purpose of Visit to Canada is not to study and that's a Red Flag most time.

Possible Solution for you
You would likely not see a Graduate program in Confectionery, but you can get Graduate Programs that would likely have course modules/components in Confectionery and interestingly, it's all about FOOD.

Do a google search explicitly on the following Post Graduate Certificate Programs, check their Admission Requirements, Overview, Course Outlines, Tuition for international students etc.


- Food Media
Centennial College, Toronto, ON

- Culinary Management
Selkirk College, Castlegar, British Columbia

- Food Tourism (culinary Tourism)
Centennial College, Toronto, ON

- Food And Nutrition Management
Fleming College, Peterborough, Ontario

- Food and Nutrition Management
Georgian College of Applied Arts and Technology, Barrie, ON

- Food And Nutrition Management
George Brown College, Toronto, ON

- Food And Nutrition Management
Algonquin College, Ottawa, ON


Work on your SOP & LOE

On your SOP you gotta tailor any of this program to your Confectionery Business (WHY U ARE GOING FOR THIS PROGRAM).

AWAIT MORE RESPONSE FROM GURUS & OTHER MEMBERS IN-HOUSE

Honestly what God cannot do doesn’t exist at all!!! I have a BSC in Information Management (2.1) but my PPR dropped this morning for diploma in Information Technology. So I really believe if you really want to still go for a diploma after having a BSC, u can, and be very prayerful

West0099:
Good afternoon bosses
Pls my agent don’t wanna give me my login he said if i wanna reapply he will help me do that but i have to pay 100k pls can I create new account and start again pls is this possible

That agent must reap what he’s sowing, what kind of madness is this

Yteem:


For every message or information IRCC will pass to you the applicant, you will get a notification in your mail that there is a message for you in your GC Key account.

If you are sure that the agent used your mail address, no need to worry. You will get a mail from them.

Thanks so much

justexcellent:
LOOOOONNNNGGG POST ALERT!!!

I really don't know where to start from. But first, I just wanna thank God for his mercies that never fails. He is great and greatly to be praised. I started this journey in 2018 after I graduated in 2017, looking for opportunities in the abroad as a first class graduate na (Lol). After several mails of "I don't have space in my lab" from seeking supervisors, right in the middle of pandemic in 2020, I got a supervisor who offered me full funding!! The grace of God did it. And it's been God all through.

Now fast forward to visa application: I made a mistake on the first application which looked like inconsistency of information when juxtaposed with my second application. I almost withdrew my 2nd application (Lol). I really prayed to God about it and that he would cause my mistakes to be ignored; that it won't be counted as anything. I prayed that he would rid me of any trouble. I was also confessing the word of God concerning my situation. For example, I would say everyday that "My visa officer is satisfied with my application and documents in Jesus Name. My study permit application is approved. No mistake will stand against me. 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. God bless my VO! I thank God for Frank (God bless you bro) who allayed my fears and told me what to do.

My Timeline:
I have a BSc and applied for an MSc.

1st application:
Applied in August. Refused in October based on: Family ties, Purpose of visit and limited employment prospects.
I ordered my GCMS notes. I didn't wait to receive the notes to study it before I reapplied. I didn't have the time to wait and thankfully, they were generic reasons. To be honest, I didn't really do justice to my SOP the visa application way. I thought I did but after seeing some vital information and structure for SOP on this forum, I knew there were some things I should have included. Thank God it was rejected anyways because it was all for my good!
Proof of Funds: I submitted my full funding letter (full tuition and 15K CAD for living expenses) and statement of account of 105k.

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. 7 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 really shocked. He then asked me to send the refusal letter so that he can show one of his colleagues who has knowledge of how immigration application works. His colleague dissected my LOE ehnn (Lmao) 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
SOP
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 my 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), my friend Siobhanle, 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. Let this my testimony of God's grace inspire you. 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 confessing those words I shared at the beginning of this write up. May God's grace be extended to those waiting and those about to apply in Jesus Name. Wishing everyone a favourable outcome!

Wow!!! Congratulations!!!

Good day everyone,
Please I really need to ask this important question. I applied for a student visa through an agent although we used my personal email. But when BVL and PPR drops, will I get a notification in my mail or I would have to be checking my account
I’m so confused.
For all that received their BVL and PPR, did u get any mail notifying you?

Jeffree246:


Not Concordia university of Edmonton...the other Concordia in Montreal Quebec

Oh okay, then pls don’t waste your money on the application fees (IMO).

FIIWEBARRY:


hello
if it's concordia Edmonton. i doubt if you stand a chance. 3.57/5.0 is far from the required GPA for concordia Edmonton. kindly save your application fee for another school.

Well I feel it depends, I got admission to Concordia Edmonton with a CGPA of 3.56. I applied early and arranged my documents well. But I later rejected the admission cause I was still serving then.

Jeffree246:
I want to apply to Concordia university for the masters of public administration...I graduated with a 3.57GPA Economics and Statistics.

their GPA requirement says 4/5 for Nigerian Applicants, any help on what this means?

does it mean 4.0GPA.

What are my chances anyone pls

Hi!!!
Is it Concordia University of Edmonton or the other Concordia University??

Tohbieee:
Awesome God.
I just received my PPR.
Please if you sent to Abuja kindly advise on how to go about it and the fees required. Thank you.

Congratulations!!

adekolagreat:
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Finally God came through, BVL and PPR dropped this morning

Applied Oct 5th
Biometrics Nov 13th
Upfront Medical Nov 12th
NSE request Nov 23rd
Documents submitted Dec 3rd
Eligibility started Dec 3rd
Medical passed Dec 16th
Review of additional documents Dec 31st

BVL and PPR Feb 10th
May intake Uwindsor

I am super grateful and excited.

Please how do i sent this passport fast fast to Abuja.

Congratulations

Congratulations

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Finally God came through, BVL and PPR dropped this morning

Applied Oct 5th
Biometrics Nov 13th
Upfront Medical Nov 12th
NSE request Nov 23rd
Documents submitted Dec 3rd
Eligibility started Dec 3rd
Medical passed Dec 16th
Review of additional documents Dec 31st

BVL and PPR Feb 10th
May intake Uwindsor

I am super grateful and excited.

Please how do i sent this passport fast fast to Abuja.

Honney85:
Hi Kay, I just sent you an email

Just replied

Hi.... I’m not coming anytime soon. But got admitted to SAIT also, just waiting for my love letter