Harmony63:

I'm a newbie here though I have been going through the page

My spouse is currently in UK on student Visa. He will be done with study by December 2023. He applied to a school in Canada and got admitted for January intake but want to defy to May 2024.

1. Can he apply for his study visa over there in UK or do he need to come back to Nigeria to apply?

2. Do we need to apply for my SWOP or it better to apply when he gets his visa. I'm in Nigeria. Note that he has a job,land property and age parent as home tire

Our primary concern is if he can apply in UK

I don't know if there is anyone that have applied from UK and got his/her study visa

bullstriker:
He can apply from the UK, but applying from Nigeria is the best for obvious reasons. How long he has been in the UK and the duration of his status is vital if he wants to apply from the UK.
One of the common mistakes that students from the UK make is going for a similar program that they studied in the UK. So, ensure that the intended program complements his recent education in the UK. If the proposed program is the same or below the level of the program he studied in the UK, discuss the course component that is lacking and how the program relates to his career path.

You can apply with him, but applying alone is better so he can use you as an additional tie.

bullstriker:
He can apply from the UK, but applying from Nigeria is the best for obvious reasons. How long he has been in the UK and the duration of his status is vital if he wants to apply from the UK.
One of the common mistakes that students from the UK make is going for a similar program that they studied in the UK. So, ensure that the intended program complements his recent education in the UK. If the proposed program is the same or below the level of the program he studied in the UK, discuss the course component that is lacking and how the program relates to his career path.

You can apply with him, but applying alone is better so he can use you as an additional tie.

Sanmile21:
Pls i did my boi metric feb 22 and I haven't heard from ircc till yesterday when they ask for additional document so is that normal or it could affect my visa

akinloluazeez:
My GCMS notes for my first application is attached below.
Anyone who wish to guide me though my second application?

Bank not verifiable is a micro finance
Fixed deposit 18.5 M
2years Post graduate diploma

I’m planning to do a new POF to my GTB (Salary account). Print Statement in few wks time and submit my application with explanation that I’ve liquidated the fixed deposit to a verifiable financial institution.

Anyone who can throw more light on this will be appreciated.

BrandProtection:
How are they responding to you? Via email? They haven't responded to my emails o. Dem just mute.

How are you getting this response?

kobobay:


Did you Gckey or the new portal? Use the application tracker to check it

kobobay:


Still waiting for your PPR?

henry15:
My cousin got exactly this same response and his previous application was a refusal without any ban. He also got no PFL. This is quite strange and I have been having a difficult time understanding the whole issue.

I have already requested a GCMS note but it's interesting seeing another person with this exact response.

Fredba:
Gc key

Habdejlee:
Please someone should tell me what I did wrong 😞 I have 20m in my personal account as proof of fund I submit my land property my car documents yet still got refused please someone should tell me what I’m missing no lump sum

Fredba:
I got refused yesterday
Same refusal reason u got.
I paid my first semester fee, showed 9m acct statement, 20m investment certificate due this coming November also land documents

StJohnKml:

Thanks, brother.
I used the new portal.
Grounds for refusal: "Your assets and financial situation are insufficient to support the state purpose of travel..."

Although, it baffles me how so, based on my POF submission and property documents. The CBSA notes would clarify things sha.

I pray yours comes positive soon. Don't fret because of my outcome o. I wish you the best.

nnamdi346:
Hi guys, I checked the application tracker portal and saw these generic/ghost updates.

What do these mean?

StJohnKml:
Sadly, my application was refused.
Please which is better to request: GCMS or CBSA Notes?

sudo1986:
To be sincere, if I have known that GCKey is better, I wouldn't have used the new portal. I thought they said the new portal is better, that is why I used it.

Ormonor:
Good afternoon everyone. I’m a silent reader here, just got my ppr. First time applicant.
Anyone going to Lambton College (Sarnia) Ontario for fall….. Please can we connect!!!

Timeline
Application submission 20th March 2023.
Biometrics 26th March 2023
Medical request 5th April 2023
Medicals done 26th April 2023
Medicals uploaded(after many follow ups) 5th May 2023
Medicals updated to pass 6th May 2023
Correspondence letter/PPR 9th May 2023
God did it!!!!!

Gydion:



Hello bro, I don't understand. It seems there is a delay in the new portal for those applying outside. I applied for Berlin visa application centre and exactly same you presented

StJohnKml:

In the same shoes bro. Obviously from the answers given here, the delay is likely because we used the new portal.
Please how do you know the Visa Office handling your application?

Ormonor:
Good afternoon everyone. I’m a silent reader here, just got my ppr. First time applicant.
Anyone going to Lambton College (Sarnia) Ontario for fall….. Please can we connect!!!

Timeline
Application submission 20th March 2023.
Biometrics 26th March 2023
Medical request 5th April 2023
Medicals done 26th April 2023
Medicals uploaded(after many follow ups) 5th May 2023
Medicals updated to pass 6th May 2023
Correspondence letter/PPR 9th May 2023
God did it!!!!!

koolnonie:
I paid full tution fee for the year program and submitted valuation report for a house and land. The decision was made within 20 days of application submission.

Looks like u had a good application...not sure why they refused...the gurus here will share their thoughts based on their experience.

However, if I was in your shoe, I would leave d funds for four months, pay tuition, and further provide proof of assets while reapplying.

I guess these VOs just look for any loopholes and hold on to them.

All the best.

koolnonie:
I explained that he has been working and attached one of his payslips with his bank statement.
For home ties I got study leave from my workplace and I'm leaving my kids and husband.COR is Nigeria

Was the actual source of the funds explained in the SOP? If the fund is from his business or job, I guess his payslips/bank statement/business evidence/receipt should suffice. If it's from the sale of property, the document/receipt/contract agreement. Alternatively, keep the funds for four-six months to build the opening balance and give VO assurance.

For the home ties, several people here have addressed that, you can read through the threads. Which country of residence (COR) is the visa officer referring to? Nigeria? or are you based outside Nigeria like me?

Also, how long did it take you to get a decision if you don't mind? Thanks

koolnonie:
My study permit was refused last month. My husband transferred lump sum to my account as the sponsor and it was explained in the SOP. Please who knows what I didn't do right. See the gcms note

zubizareta:
I submitted my study permit application on May 2. I received a ghost message on May 3rd. A mail came in that I should check my portal for an update. Checked and didn't see any correspondence. What does this mean pls

Bamz555:

Yes. As a matter of fact eligibility check starts immediately after biometrics, soon as a VO is on ur application. It goes on till ur passport is stamped. i.e even after PPR eligibility check is still on, till a final decision is made which is stamping or ur passport!
All the best!