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Hello teejhaay

As a fresh graduate who is currently serving his fatherland, the Visa Officer is not expecting you have an establishment in financial and personal assets in your home country.. So submitting your personal proof of funds may not be really mandatory as we have seen many applicants here getting their Visa without submitting their SOA or submitting an SOA with limited funds, but take note, you must submit your Sponsors SOA and also your sponsor must show full or total commitment to your studies all through your stay in Canada..

So your sponsor must submit all necessary documents to back up his claims.. And yes, you must also convince the Visa Officer as the applicant that you are one of the Directors in your Father's Engineering company and you will be coming back to the country to use the experience you would have gained in Canada to help take your Father's company to greater heights in the Engineering sector.

But to fulfil all righteousness, you can submit your SOA even if you do not have enough funds there and make sure you really do your homework as regards your sponsor and also your Home tie, as a fresh graduate, you can use your parents, family members and work(PPA) as home ties...

Hope this helps..


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teejhaay:
Good afternoon guys, I'm new here and I am glad to be. I have been granted admission for fall 2022 with 18k + Value of tuition and I have admission and offer letter to this effect. I am about to start my visa application and I have gone through the Canadian embassy website. [b]I just want to know if I also still have to show any personal proof of funds as well?

Also, I'm currently a corper, so I won't say I have a full time employment to use as home tie [/b]but I'm going for Ms in mechanical engineering and my father has an engineering company hat is relatively small to medium scale. Is this okay to use as home to show I will be taking over or something after my studies.

Generally, I just need all the help I cannot ace this application. I have also been denied US visa twice before and have no travel history, could this affect my fit for visa approval ?
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Thank you so much as you answer my questions guys

Hello Nurse

Both are the only two IRCC recommended clinics for Medicals..

So you can go with any of the clinics you are comfortable with...

If you are in Abuja, you can go to IOM cos I do not think Qlife is in Abuja, but if you are in Lagos, then you can book for an appointment in any of the 2 clinics...

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Nurse9090:
Goodevening guys,

Please can we use qlife for medical? Or its IOM.

Thanks

Hello Febs

If you have someone in Canada, he/she can apply for you.

You can as well use a third-party site..

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Febs:
Thanks for your word of Encouragement . I actually needed it
How do I go about requesting for my GCMS note

Woooowww...

Congrats Ronsfav

To God be all the Glory....

And I am glad to be part of your testimony....

The land of Canada shall favour your Family In Jesus name... Amen

It has finally ended in praise...

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Ronsfav:
Halleeeelujahhhhhhhh!!!

My family's PPR just dropped.

All my praise is to my God Almighty who never fails...

I discovered this forum over 4 months after submitting application. I didn't even know how to send a post here, had to send mail to @Makano and @Ketima for enquiries. I sent a mail and webform to Nairobi after this.
God bless you so much @Makano and @Ketima. Am really grateful.
For the first time last night, I responded to a post by @lilss and this afternoon PPR landed.

Timeline:
Submitted September 25th
Biometrics for spouse and one child June 1st
Medical request for children September 22nd
BVl for spouse and I September 30th
Medical passed September 30th
Then the long wait began.
Thank God it ended in praise.

Documents submitted:
All IMM forms
Offer letters for children
Receipt of school fees payment for children
Me and spouse statement of accounts
Documents of landed properties (all notarized)
Children's birth certificates.

Wishing everyone still waiting God's amazing favour in Jesus name. He's indeed too faithful to fail us

For all of you experiencing delays in your GCMS notes, kindly follow what Hon. Scott has put down here as this is a new development as regards delayed GCMS notes..

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Scott99tish:
Dear Honorable Makano,

I received the same email on delay from ATIP.
What I did differently was raising a webform, I’ve forgotten the topic used there, but I found something so related on the category.

I urged them to release my GCMS note to the 3rd party on my behalf as I need to tackle the reasons for my refusal.
I woke up the next morning with my
GCMS note on my mail.

I guess everyone encountering this delay should try same.

Regards.

Hello Bankky

Is your agent from this forum? Cos I doubt if agents outside this forum can give a truthful and factual advise as this..

All what your agent said is the truth, any sponsor outside your Parents, Wife, Hubby, siblings are considered 3rd PARTY sponsors, which is your case.. For a Visa officer to be convinced with a 3rd Party sponsor application, the said sponsor must show total commitment to you the applicants as regards your studies in Canada.. He/she must pay your full school fees and also send your welfare allowance for the duration of your study to your Bank account.... All thi must be stated in his Letter of sponsorship and also make sure you work on convincing the Visa Officer of your close relationship with the said sponsor...

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Bankkydarry:
Good morning dear nairalanders. For proof of funds I got a family member who wanted to sponsor me but the agent told me it is better the money is transferred into my bank Account, which I don't think the person in question can do. He said family member sponsoring me might Lower my chances of getting a Visa. He said it is better i have the money in my Bank Account or that of my parents.Please how true is this? I look forward to your opinions.

Hello Febs

Sorry for the refusal, its not actually over until you win..

But my honest advise, you do not have to re-apply immediately..

Calm yourself, get your GCMS notes, see the concerns of the Visa Officer in the GCMS notes, strategize on how you can tackle the concerns of the VO, take actions and provide documents to back your claims...

Convince the Visa Officer that indeed you have seen where you went wrong (quoting the concerns of the Visa officer in your GCMS notes) in your last refused application, and show proofs that indeed you have been able to address the concerns of the Visa Officer (Back this up with the appropriate documents) , and see how you will get your Visa in your re-application..

So do not rush to re-apply, so you wont keep rushing to re-apply until you get frustrated..

It takes Patience, a calculative and strategical approach when it comes to dealing with IRCC..

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Febs:
I have been following this thread.
My visa application just got refused based on personal assets and financial status after almost 5 months of wait
I would appreciate advice on what to do differently as I plan to reapply immediately
Thanks

There is a general delay from ATIP as regards the delivery od GCMS notes..

So no matter the agency you use, the delay applies to everyone..

That is why anytime you apply for GCMS notes, you get this message "We are experiencing delays from ATIP "

When it comes to anything IRCC , delay is xpected.. So you all will need a lot of patience...

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Ekulu77:
I also applied with that agency September 26th I'm yet to receive notes
I sent them a mail, they said it's a delay from IRCC

Hello Prumice

Below are the address of Nairobi, Lagos, London and Accra

nrobi-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca
nrobi-immigration@international.gc.ca
nairobi@international.gc.ca
lagos.immigration@international.gc.ca
london-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca
lima.immigration@international.gc.ca
ldnimmigration@international.gc.ca
accraimmigration@international.gc.ca

Prumice:
thank you
Do you know their email address so i can get to them? Thanks

Hello Prumice

Your application is far over the processing time, so you have every right to start sending them mails, especially if your resumption date is getting closer..

Send mails to Nairobi, Accra, London and Lagos... Make it an habit to at least send them 5 mails everyday...

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Prumice:
Please i applied since april and I've been on eligibility stage since july after they requested me to pay for my visa fee..but since then no reply what should i do?

Hello Cloudweb

You know it's a custom in this house for approved applicants to share the Timeline of their approved applications to the house and you haven't done so and you coming back with questions...

I know your question has been attended to, so do well to drop your timeline before coming back for another question...

Congrats once again..

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Cloudweb:
Please house, what documents are required for passport submission to DHL?

And after submission do dhl return the passport to me or do I go to there office to collect it?

Google is there, you can also watch the practicality on Youtube..

Technology has made everything accessible and simple...

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tracy0803409:
Thanks alot for responding,but please how do i go about this,i am a complete novice please

And you were complaining some hours ago about their website..

And I told you to be patient for some hours..

If only you knew they were cooking your PPR as they were doing the maintenance..

Congrats, it has ended in praise..

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Cloudweb:
PPR just dropped now!!!

July 8th Applicant!!!

I give all my wholehearted Thanks to Jehovah God, he is the only Visa Officer who approved my visa.

Mat 7:7,8 says
"Keep on asking, and it will be given you; keep on seeking, and you will find; keep on knocking, and it will be opened to you; 8 for everyone asking receives, and everyone seeking finds, and to everyone knocking, it will be opened"

Don't joke with Prayer! if you don't know how to pray please keep Praying. He will answer you at the right time.

I thank my able boss...@frankrobbn for his encouraging words and advice. He is really a blessing to this forum.

I wish all ppr awaiters approval!

More Details is coming soon....

Funny Guy...

You indeed cracked our ribs..

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Onaya:
The Honorable Makano,

Abeg, na joke I dey ooo �. As I see say all man dey vex wella for the matter wey been dey for ground, I come reason am say e go make brain to crab una ribs small, at least to put some smiles for una face. Nobi that kinda grammar I blow for my SOP ooo �...abi you wan make the VO nack me akpako?

@Grazat2021, na play play I dey ooo...just wanted us to laugh it off.

Mr Onaya

what has Grazat2021 done to warrant all this bruhaha?

I wonder how your SOP and LOE will look like with all these recalcitrance inordinates , anyways the Visa Officer shouldn't have problem as regards that...

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Onaya:
@Grazat2021, your recalcitrancewas obviously inordinate and a stark display of vulgarity in the first place. The least I had expected from you was a total acquiescence to what most members of this forum had expected from you, regardless of whatever. This is because people's timelines enrich this platform with invaluable pieces of information that act as a torchlight on the paths of newbies whose hallowed journeys to the Maple Land have just begun. It is simply called Social Responsibility.

You will need to be patient and find other things to focus on in the next hours..

They are probably doing their regular maintenance on their website..

Nothing to worry about..

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Cloudweb:
Please who has tried logging into his IRCC account this minute....i cant access signing the GCKEY!
seems the site is down or what?

Hello Malcomsaint

Yes, you can apply as a self sponsored if you know you are financially capable of the Financial requirements of IRCC as regards your study in Canada. And as regards your Uncle not sponsoring you again, I will call it a blessing in disguise cos IRCC do not buy into 3rd party sponsors, in fact, you applying now as a Self sponsor is better than applying with a 3rd party sponsor..

You can use your savings and your Deed gift from your mum which I consider a good move, and since you said you have paid a year tuition, then you should have no problem re-applying to get your Visa.. But you will need to work on your SOP to strongly convince the Visa officer of these points with proofs to back your claims up.

For your home ties, are you married (with Kids), do you have properties, investments. Are you the first child of your parents? You can also used your parents as home ties.

Lastly, I will advise you order for your GCMS notes, so you will know the exact concerns of the Visa officer and that will guide you on how you can re-apply to get your Visa..

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Malcomsaint:
Hello Guys. Just discovered this thread. You guys are really helpful. God bless you all.

My visa got refused on Friday. First time applicant on the basis of ” personal finance and home ties”.

Please advise as I want to re apply for May entry as a self sponsor. Is this advisable ?
My former sponsor(uncle) said he won’t be sponsoring anymore.

Can I use my savings and gift deed from mother (total of 10M)with 1year tuition already paid as POF?

For home ties - I can’t get a study leave as my company doesn’t grant such. How can i strengthen home ties please.

Thank you. All responses are welcome and appreciated.

Hello Fola,

SOP is a document to show your purpose of visit in Canada, through this document, you will let the Visa Officer know your reason for the Visit and also some important information like your budget, the duration of your Visit, what's your visit for, is it for conference, tourism, e.t.c.

its possible you get your Visa without an SOP, but SOP is necessary,
Peeps that have gotten a Visit Visa in the past can share more info. on this..

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Foladimejiw:
Hello makano,
Is SOP needed when applying for visit visa when the person inviting has already written invitation letter?
Your response is very important.

nrobi-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca
nrobi-immigration@international.gc.ca
nairobi@international.gc.ca

Kidsister13:
Thank you. Which email

Hello feisty

First time applicant or returning Applicant, an SOP is very important when applying for a study permit Visa..

So as a returning applicant, you will need to submit both SOP(To state your purpose of Visit) and LOE(To address the concerns of the Visa Officer, and other necessary explanation you will need the Visa Officer to be aware of)...

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feistymikey:
Thank you very much for your response. He is not a third party sponsor.

I thought i only need to submit a letter of explanation if I’m not a first time applicant…

Or Will I also need to submit a separate SOP…. And a Seperate Letter of explanation??

Hello Kidsister

Go ahead and upload it via Webform and also Email..

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Kidsister13:
Please i did my upfront medical today. Thanks to all those that advice that I go early, it was really worth it.

Please i was given a form to upload. Please do i upload it now or wait until they request for my medical.

And if I am to do it now, please how do I go about it. Thanks

They are posting it in their Whatsapp groups obviously..

Cos I don't wanna believe IRCC hasn't issued PPR In a week..

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Teemenzo:
Many people are receiving ppr but won't like to post. I don't know why sha

NSE?

Do they still do NSE?

Waskylala:
Seems it's NSE the person used

Hello feistymikey

First, is your sponsor a 3rd party sponsor or not?

He/she will need to state the bolded in his/her Letter of sponsorship in a convincing way that the Visa officer will be rest assured that he/she will be committed to your studies in Canada.. You will also need to state it in your Statement of Purpose(SOP) and Letter of Explanation(LOE), make sure that part in your SOP and LOE is very clear and visible to the Visa Officer..

And if your sponsor is a 3rd party sponsor, please make sure you show your relationship with the said sponsor in your application, this is very important because of recent I have seen a GCMS note that showed the applicant was refused because the relationship of the Applicant and the 3rd party sponsor was not stated..

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feistymikey:
Hello everyone, my sponsor paid my first semester fees, and sent me the money for my remaining tuition fees and living expenses into my account. Apart from statements of account, affidavit … is there any other document I need to add to my application for the money he sent?

You know right..

I personally know of someone I helped get his Visa after the 9th attempt, he has been in Canada close to 2 yeas now..

The last time I spoke with him, he said he cant really remember those refusal times, that the wonderful life of Canada has erased those memories..

So to get Visa is war, but once you enter Canada, with time you wont remember you waited for a year to get your Visa..

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Davidganna10:
Very true... That is why some persons don't mind applying 7 times.

Hello Wasky

To enter Canada is difficult quiet alright, but once you enter Canada, then the rest is history..

In fact within your few months in Canada, you won't remember you waited so long to actually get the Visa.

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Waskylala:
To enter this Canada hard oh, e be like say e hard pass US self. After dey say they need over 400k immigrants this year.

Wish all waiting for their PR the best of luck. Still waiting for Cape breton for admission

I didn't get that, come again..

You used an undergraduate LOA to apply for your Visa and now you have a Masters's degree LOA?

If I may ask, can you elaborate more on this? Maybe I didn't really understand you cos if its what I am thinking, you are about to shoot yourself in the Leg...

Waiting for your elaboration..

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AOROGBEM:
I actually used an undergraduate admission letter to apply which is not related to my course, now I have been offered a master degree program related to my course..

I do not think you need to worry yourself about that.
Once you apply for a Canadian Visa be it study or Express entry, you must do Medicals in any of the IRCC recommended Clinics which are IOM and Qlife.. These clinics are in Lagos and IOM is also in Abuja..

The result of your Medicals is sent to IRCC by these Clinics and you as an applicant can also submit the E-medical slip given you in the clinic to IRCC via Webform and Emails..

Below are what they will test you for during your Medicals,
General physical checks for eyes, nose, heart, lungs, and others, chest X-rays,
blood tests for HIV and Syphilis,
urine tests

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Hazardd:
thanks bro.... So. Which test result do they required or need

Hello Hazard

If you will be spending more than 6 months in Canada, then you need to do Medicals...

If you are spending less than 6 months, then you don't need to do Medicals..

For the purpose of a Study permit application to Canada, it is very very Compulsory...

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Hazardd:
pls this medical of a thing.. is it Compulsory

Hello AOROGBEM

Were these documents requested for by IRCC?

Or did you see it in your GCMS notes that the Visa Office is having issues with any of these documents?

Or have you been approved and you wanna send your LOA so that your Visa will have a favourable duration as regards your new LOA?

If your answer is NO to any of these questions, I won't advise you to send them any document they have not requested for, cos sending them these documents doesn't mean you will be approved...

But them requesting for these documents shows your application is on the route of approval...

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AOROGBEM:
Good day, please is it possible to raise a web form , wanna update my admission letter and bank statement .My application is still on review , is it possible??

Hello House,

As regards this earlier post of mine concerning the operation of the Visa Officer AH03849, below are the reports so far.

I have received 10 GCMS notes of approved applications, and all 10 were handled by different Visa Officers, 5 of the applications were handled by Visa Officer EAIMEL.. None was handled by AH03849..

I have received 12 GCMS notes of refused application, and 10 were handled by[b] AH03849[/b] and 2 updated by him/her..

It's actually still early to conclude, so please if you know you were approved, please share your GCMS notes with us so we can be on the same page.

Once again I don't wanna believe this particular Visa Officer AH03849 is all about refusals, so more inputs from approved applicants will share more light on this issue.

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makano:
Hello House

Of recent, we have been having complaints of this particular Visa Officer (AH03849), of how he/she refuses applications for no just reasons.. I do not wanna believe this Visa Officer is all about refusals, so I want us to do our home work as regards his/her operation and it will take our cooperation here to achieve this..

Now, this goes to the applicants here that were approved, and this will be like a give back from you to the thread that has helped you get your Visa. Now please order for your GCMS notes and when its ready share with us on this thread, let us see if this is the same Visa Officer(AH03849) that approved your application or not...

With this, we will also know if this particular Visa Officer is in charge of Nigerian applicants.. I know the approved applicants will say what is the point of ordering my GCMS notes when I have already gotten my Visa, please note you are doing the good of this thread that has blessed you with so much information prior to the time you got your Visa..

On behalf of this thread, I appeal to the approved applicants here to order for their GCMS notes, so we can carry this survey on the operation of this particular Visa Offier..

I know these Officers are watching us here, so let us make a point..

Peace

Another refusal from AH03849.

Okay, now this is getting out of hand..

Aissy:
I just checked my gcm notes from my first application that was rejected. It was still created by the same AH03849