Good morning house. pls I will like to know if I can pay uni assist handling fee with my naira ATM card.
And if not what other method will you advice. I need to send my applications soon and it needs to go through uni assist. Thanks.

ICaSNg:

Baba ke?

ooh sorry my bad I didn't know you are a lady. Thanks mama. lolz.

ICaSNg:


On a lighter mood o...LOL

Haba Mr Ibrahim....Nigerians always feeling Father-son relationship with Oyinbos.
I bet Ciaran will be so embarrassed with this your "FATHERLY" phrase.

Come to think of it, you people never thanked me for the elderly advice, support and INSIGHT about Ireland I provide here o...#thereisGodo

thanks baba. you get mouth.

joshosas:
so I'm the only one going to DIT here

DIT also.

reginabenson:
Guyyyyssss. TRV got approved today. I'll share my profile soon.

congrats

waledora:
Greetings,
I want to register for IELTS, should I register for Academic or general Training. Which one is preferable?
Thanks.

Academics.

chibreezy:
good evening all i must say you guys are doing a good job. i came into this forum as a newbie i think sometime in january.i already had my admission from a canadian university already for masters in environmental engineering and have a bsc in chemical engineering from a nija uni(2014). i asked the first question here on how to go about my deposit payment to my school but unfortunately it wasnt answered but i just read on the thread and googled some questions too and was able to make the deposit of 2kcad not even the full tuition payment.. ok to cut the long story short, this post is for dose discouraged and it may serve as encouragement to them not to relent..i applied for my trv on 7th of feb(paper route) for the first time i do not have any travel history before, i got an invite for medicals 1st march and got my trv on 9th march(yesterday)..my dear it was really a surprise to me coz it was after i applied i even got to start reading and following up more on the thread i got scared at some point when i even saw some documents that was mentioned here like sop, letter of previous employment place ,sponsor birth certificate, sponsor passport biodata page, siblings birth cerificate and parents too, police report too etc. men all this things been no dey my application i said to my sef i dun f up o.. The only things i submitted was my trv forms, sponsor letter, sponsor account statement(personal and company) , sponsor cac documents, my nysc discharge, waec certificate, degree certificate, diploma in telecoms certificate,my personal account with just 170k closing balance, ielts, identification letter, my bsc school transcript, evidence of paid 2kcad, admission letter, accomodation offer letter from school and above all THE G FACTOR(GOD). this are just what i used in applying for the first time and getting it.. i think a simple and genuine application makes the job easy for the vo. i applaud these guys frank, iyjuwa, chuks and many others i cant remember their names i dont reply nor comment though but i follow your posts and comments and you give really good advices and una dey try e no easy to dey give . advice abeg so GOD bless you all and reward you all ur heart desires .. for those expecting it will be your turn soon..cheers yall and all the best to you all.

cingratulations.

KlausMike:
Hallleeeluyaaaah! My study permit has been approved!!

Application Submitted at VFS : 31st January 2018
Request for Medicals : 2nd March 2018
Medicals Completed : 6th March 2018

Documents Submitted:

Offer Letter for MBA
Father's Personal Bank Statement with approx 420k euros fixed
Company Registration Documents
Father's Corporate Account with 200M naira
Board Resolution to sponsor me from my father's company
Cover letters for accounts above
My salary account with less than 100k naira
Payslips for 6 months
Letter of Introduction from my office
Marriage Certificate
Nysc Certificate
Neco result
Certificate and Transcript(BSC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (2009))
Birth certificate of wife, 2 year old child, parents and my 4 siblings
Scanned copies of my visa to europe (2002)
Statement of Purpose
Receipt for initial deposit request by my university (3000CAD)
International Passport
All Application Documents

congratulations

Hello great people please is it necessary to link the paper submission to online account because I submitted since Feb 16 but did not bother to link my application with the online. just wanna know.

mayorelnino:
Hello house. please I like to know any other legal and recognised body or entity that can certify or notarize ones credentials aside the German embassy because I live very far from Lagos

Secondly, concerning the block account please can someone get it back just in case of negative visa outcome (God forbid).
just wanna know the right things on time thanks.

please guys i need guidance. thanks.

Hello house. please I like to know any other legal and recognised body or entity that can certify or notarize ones credentials aside the German embassy because I live very far from Lagos

Secondly, concerning the block account please can someone get it back just in case of negative visa outcome (God forbid).
just wanna know the right things on time thanks.

damisakin:
Helping my kid sister to share this...
This was God involved...past history had 1st visitor visa refused then got 6month then 2017 5years visitor visa.
Then study visa, for Jan 2018 but deferred to Sept 2018
Applied Dec 5 dad bday
Confirmation Dec 6
Left Nigeria for Canada Dec 8 just had a baby needed mom so she came along she is 17 can't travel alone
Request letter and medical call Jan 18th, request letter was for new admission letter and she did upfront medical, file was with LVO so communicated via email resolved that Medical passed Feb 1st
Passport request Feb 8th
Passport submitted Feb 23rd
Approved and visa issued March 1st
Documents
Cic study form carefully filled
Letter of admission Undergrads Neuroscience
Proof of funds Dad and mum sponsor salary account less than 3M for both, shares, land doc, letter of support from dad (sch fees) and mom (feeding and accommodation) and their individual value. Just letters.
Birth certificate
Family information
Passport and photo
SOP and LOE included Toefl result of 108,GCE and WAEC great result like 5As and the rest Bs, I think this really helped and just explained the desires to study in Canada and have visited school couple of time during visiting and sister and brother attend currently.
No custodian form
No schedule A
Very simple application, I was scared myself because of the 4MB under proof of funds had to remove some pages and let the importance once go through...Best birthday gift....This is God even after like 20 applications to CIC I still get scared.....

congrats

Williamso:


Check the requirements of the school/program

This is honestly not a question you should ask here. While this is a good CGPA, I'm aware of 2 schools/programs that it isn't good enough for

Thanks brother.

obioraeji:
Your cgpa is good to go.. you can get an MSC position..

Thanks brother.

Hello everyone, pls I like to know if my cgpa of 3.33 qualifies me for a masters program in Germany ( environmental program precisely).

And if not will going for another bsc program won't be a difficult hurdle to cross at the embassy during visa application. thanks.

ChuksEbube:


It depends. Paper route is cheaper(#55,520.00) while online route is roughly 70k thereabout.
P.S: I'm 100% sure of the paper route, not too sure about the online application

thanks bro.

WEIRDPC:


Just go with at least 60,000 naira cash. The cost was around 55,000 naira as at last year, without additional miscellaneous expenses

thanks bro

hello everyone. pls how much is visa fee as at today in naira. so I can know how much to go with. thanks.

ChuksEbube:

No need, fam. Na over sincerity they worry you

lolz. okay boss thanks.

Hello house. pls I am almost ready for submission but I want to know if I need to add my refusal letter from last year. Although, I believe they still have the copy and record with them. Do I need to add it or not? Thanks.

Hello everyone. pls how do I tackle the issue of medical insurance? I guess visa app is totally online so where will I submit my original documents afterwards?

niyogeol:
Printing your statement of account before paying your tuition is not out of place. Just ensure you have the sum to cater for your tuition and your upkeep. Part time job will/might cater for your rent and day to day need but won't pay your tuition.

Note that €7,000 is what you need as evidence for upkeep.

okay bro. thanks.

hello everyone I have just been offered a place at Dublin institute of technology. MSC sustainable development. Pls I will be glad to meet anybody from the school who can share a thing or two with me. Also I like to know if there is a specific period of time BTW when you print your SOA and when you submit your application. Because I am considering printing my SOA before paying my tuition.
This means that my SOA will carry a date that is earlier than the date on my receipt and admission letter. I am thinking if everything is still within a month then I am good. Your professional advise is needed pls. thanks.

[quote author=Chimumsy20 post=64182380]For all new applicant

Try as much as possible to avoid schools in Dublin if you're on budget as the accommodation and living expenses is ridiculous. You can apply for job from anywhere in Ireland .
You can only apply for single entry while in Nigeria and if you're planning to travel during studies. Then, you have to apply for re entry visa which is guaranteed till the expiry date of your GNIB. The cost is 100 euros
Be mindful of the schools you're applying to. Check their rankings on google before you apply. I will advice, you apply only to the top ten schools. You will thank me later.
As for staying back, it's possible if u find any company that can sponsor your work visa which is not easy as portrayed. However, it differs on individual basis. Also most people come to Ireland as route to Canada or Australia.
Thanks

Hello. pls u would like you to explain more about the route to Canada or Australia as you have mentioned. thanks.

mcobex:
Why were you denied last year? have you tackled the reasons? if you have then state it in your sop that you were denied last year and state how you have tackled the issues in this new application. NB: There's no harm in it, after all the vo already knows you were denied last year and please don't forget to fill it on the form that you have been denied visa before. Best of luck

okay bro. thanks.

DPizzy:

Just treat it like a fresh application Bro, you don't necessarily have to talk about it. Good luck in your next application!!!

thanks bro.

Hello house. I was delayed sometimes last year, but want to submit a new application now for different program. I will like to know if I need to talk about my previous application and denial in my SOP or I shld just focus solely on the new app. Thanks. I kindly await your response.

ICaSNg:


DIT average response / issue of offer is 8-10 working days. exceptional cases however apply where they may not issue an offer for 8-10 weeks; had a similar experience last year oftentimes this is due to limited space on the program or scheduling of interviews with applicants.

For limerick 8 working days to 15 working days.

thanks boss.

princenakel:

I'm no expert but i think depends on the school in question. Provide the school and someone might have an idea of the average response time.

okay. Dublin institute of technology and university of Limerick. pls I will like to know how long it takes this schools to offer admission. Thanks.

pls I will like to know how long it takes to get admission from Irish schools after application. thanks.

Frankrobbn1:


Hello,
You don't need to bother yourself about the PGD.
Yes of course, we all know that it's very tough/difficult for a PGD applicant to convince a Visa officer that it's study intent is solely on studies and will leave Canada upon completion of the study i.e (PURPOSE OF VISIT).

Inorder for your case to scale through, i'll advice you put up a convincing SOP to why you opted for PGD instead of Masters degree. Better still, you can explain to the visa officer on your letter of intent that the PGD is a pathway to your enrollment into a Masters program in Canada. I believe if you do things right your application will turn out to be successful. You should always try to be optimistic okay! Many apply for PGD and got refused and few were approved. So believe yours will be accepted. If only you explain your case in a reasonable manner and prove to the visa officer that you're a genuine student, the Visa officer will see reasons with you and approve your visa. So believe it will work out like that of your friend too. DESTINIES ARE NOT THE SAME" many might fail, your case might be different. Let your SOP stand out for you.

Sorry for the late response.

All the best!

thanks bro. God bless.

Frankrobbn1:
Hello Room!

I was going through the thread and I noticed that most applicants were refused of their study visas based on the following grounds shorlisted on this post and this has given most of them sleepness night, some have decided to quit the Canadian dream and end up having the mindset that Canadian study visa is tough and can not be easily approved unless you use an AGENT, some even go as far as paying millions to AGENTS just to get their study visa. I must tell you that it is a lie, most agents even go as far as complicating issues for applicant, which most times lead to misrepresentation and a 5 years Ban. After reading this post, you have to get up to your feet , beat your chest and do things in the right way and get your study permit app approved Asap.

RECENT REFUSAL GROUNDS:

1-) Purpose of visit
2-) Current employment situation
3-) Personal asset and financial status.
4-) family ties in Canada or home country.

In this post I'll address the above reasons and give POSSSIBLE WAYS to tackle the concerns of the visa officer.

1-) PURPOSE OF VISIT -

It is important that your visit coincides with an important event in your life or the purpose of the visit can be reasonably explained in your SOP. If it is for study you must have qualifications in that field or have the expertise in that area. Most times, your job role or company should be relevant to previous studies and to your chosen field of study in Canada.
If you decide to change career path, it should be clearly stated on your SOP with compelling/strong/ and convincing reasons to why you decide to change a career path.

Your letter of intent should reflect the following and should be addressed in each paragraphs to avoid repetition.
1-) Describe your academic background briefly.
2-) Why you choose Canada not Nigeria.
3-) The school.
4-) The program of choice.
5-)How you intend to finance your studies in Canada without working.
6-) What you intend to achieve at the end of the program and how it might benefit you in the future.

Everything should point to 'studying in Canada' not working or visiting friends and family in Canada or securing a PR after completion of studies.

Address all academic backlogs, study gaps, study plans etc... on your SOP.


2-) CURRENT EMPLOYMENTSITUATION

Every embassy will like to satisfy themselves that the applicant has a gainful employment in their country of residence and that the prospects of getting a job when they loose their current one is high. That satisfies them that you won’t leave your job when you travel to their country. Canada’s High Commission is no exception. You need to prove to them that you’ve been working for at least 2 years continuously, you earn a good salary, say CAD$400- CAD$1,000 plus a month depending on the level of your education, you have leave to travel, and you are qualified for the job you are currently employed in. So add your CV, school certificates, previous and current job offer letters, leave letters, pay slips and introductory notes from your firm to evidence your employment.

3-) PERSONAL ASSET AND FINANCIAL STATUS

Like most embassies, the Canadian High Commission will also be interested in your finances. Show a 6-month bank statement or more for any Canada visa application; both current and savings accounts, showing your salaries or income from employment. If you have treasury bills, building society savings, mortgages, microfinance or credit union savings and the pass book or certificates, share investments in companies etc, add all to prove you have enough financial resources before and after your trip. There is no cut off bank statement figure. So try as much as possible to show your monthly inflow and outflow of salaries in your salary bank statement with a good closing balance as a proof of financial establishment.

4-)

FAMILY TIES IN CANADA OR HOME COUNTRY

Prospective travellers who were refused with this point wondered why they should have a family in Canada before being given the visa. Note that the full statement is “family in Canada OR family in your home country”. So its either you failed to prove each criterion or both criteria, that is, whether you have family ties in Canada or whether you have family ties to your home country. This is what you do :

Show sufficient ties to your home country i.e. what will compel you to return home?

1-) Do you have a spouse and kids(minors) and are you leaving them behind?
2-) Do you have elderly parents who depend on you?
3-) Do you own businesses/property that you need to continue managing?
4-) Do you have adequate funds?
5-) Do you have family members whom are not accompanying you to Canada?

All these mentioned are HOME TIES, so if you have any of the following listed, endeavor to show evidence to each of them and make sure you add it to your application.

The above information is Legit and was obtained from a Canadian Legal personnel.

I wish you all Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

All the best to the hopefuls and to the approved, CONGRATULATIONS!!!.

thanks for the hints. pls my case is this I finished my bsc with a 2.2 and it has been very difficult to get admission into a masters program. following this tread I see that masters has been the major advice to people seeking for trv. sincerely, I am tired of searching for a school so a friend told me to go for diploma which was what he did back in 2015 after his bsc and was approved although,I believe it wasn't as tough as this then. please what your advice on this because I dnt meet up with requirement for masters and this supervisors won't even reply me. actually I am considering diploma option.