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Please how can I join the mock group?

Dear people,

I am tired o and it even makes me laugh than cry.

I applied in 2017 for a study permit for a diploma. I have a Bsc. The application was refused solely on the ground that my course did not match my background. No mention of any other reason.

Late 2018, I got an admission for an Master's in the same field of study as my B.Sc and I am also teaching post-secondary school in yhe same field.

I applied for study permit with SOP, letter of sponsorship, bank account of sponsor with savings which more than covered the tuition and living cost for my two 2years in canada. Sponsor is my brother, provided letter from his employee showing strong salary, provide birth certificates to show we are brothers.

Even provided proof of my own personal funds available to my use aside that of the sponsor.

My SoP even told them why I was rejected the first time and now I have admission for M.Sc etc, my plans after study etc.

My employer gave me letter to show I have a study leave and are willing to take me back on my return.

I included every single document you can think of

I was rejected again. Reason:

1. Travel History

2. Purpose of my visit

3. Current employment situation

3. Financial resources

Like right now I am confused as to what is really wrong?

jnyuwa02:
Sorry for the delay. Finances were never a problem, otherwise they would have checked the box that you had no financial means of supporting yourself. So in refiring concentrate on reasons for refusal, not trying to pay fees that were never a problem in the first place. You would be better served. Purpose of visit and correlation between proposed area of studies and work. Don't assume it is intuitive to understand why anybody want to study business administration. Use a detailed, cogent and coherently written SOP to explain to the VO why you have chosen the area you have chosen. Demonstrate your passion, command and expertise in the subject matter and maybe purpose of visit will go away. Then concerning progression, choose an area of masters degree that is in line with your previous degree or work. These diploma programs are a slug fest with the VOs. So help yourself better to get into a masters degree if at all possible. Best wishes.

Ps: by appeal what do your mean? If you mean sending a mail to Accra asking that your previous denial be reconsidered, you are not eligible for that program as I don't see any error of "fact or law" in your case. If by appealing you meant seeking judicial review of your denial before a federal court in Canada, I don't think you have a prayer. Most, almost all appeals filed before a federal in Canada trying to challenge a VO's finding, are unsuccessful. It is better to apply afresh paying new application fees and trying to overcome previous reasons checked.

Thank you Jnyuwa02 for your candid and very clear advice. Through yesterday I was also coming to the conclusion. On the other hand I think to the the gcsm note to see what exactly the VO may have written. Because to think of it, it can be anything. VOs can look at your SSCE result and feel they are not good enough even if you made a 1st class later. They can also think your choices are not aligned. The unfortunate this is that the SOP is placed to seem optional when it is really should be part of the submission checklist. I didn't put it to avoid adding "unnecessary" documentation.

I will seek for another MSc and if you do not mind I would appreciate if I can PM you and gain from your guidance. Thank you once again. Keep it up.

Twallace:
Your application was decided based on VO's discretion. You can appeal only when there is an error in deciding your app. In your case, it doesn't seem like it. Even people going for masters have been hit with the same reason.

You can appeal, but I'm afraid you don't stand any chance. Just my humble opinion though.

Let's wait for the input of gurus in the house.

Twallace thanks for your kind opinion, please if I may ask what are the possible scenarios when an error that may indicate that an error was made?

Good day house. Please, I need your help and I apologize if I ask any redundant question. I have tried to read as much as possible and I appreciate all your efforts.

I have just received the response from the visa office after my application for a trv for study and it was not as expected but I have strong hope.

The reasons given were only two folds:

1. Purpose of Visit
2. Your proposed studies are not reasonable in light of one or more of your qualifications; previous studies, employment, level of establishment, or your future prospects and plans.

Now, I applied and got admission for a diploma in business administration (DBA) and already paid school fees. I believe the financial conditions were sufficiently met, which left the two options given that I did not include an SOP in my application.

I already have a Bachelor of Arts in my field of undergraduate study and I did not include the SOP as I felt it was optional and needed if I had an explanation to make. I felt it was common sense to want to study business administration as the skills from this can be generally applied irrespective of your background. I am currently teaching in my field of undergraduate study.

I do believe that I have sufficient reason to appeal this decision. The DBA may be different from my area of undergrad study but the DBA will improve my knowledge of the subjects taught in my current workplace, thus I can take up more responsibility and it will also augment my bachelor's degree to position me for managerial and executive positions in the future. It will also help me in contributing to business development in my the area of my undergrad study.

So house help me. 1. Where do I go from here and 2. how do I get there?

Thank you in advance.

Keep trying Never give up.