Goldie20: if you ever been refused a canadian visa.. and u really wanna know why you been refused.. pls apply for caips.. i just got my result for caips today.. and im amazed from what i found.. it explains everything that was going thru the V.O's mind the moment he/she touch/touched your application... what the v.o thinks of your application and what his/her personal ''say'' about it...



here is what i found out...


Dear Sirs

Thank you very much for your recent file request - we have now received your GCMS notes from CIC and I enclose a copy for you in Adobe pdf format.

I am very sorry to see that your application for a study permit was refused. I am afraid that we are seeing a very large number of study permit (and other temporary visa) applications refused, mostly for one or more reasons that we cited see over and over again:
- studies completely unrelated to an applicant's educational/employment history
- where an applicant has applied to do a course similar to one that they have already completed
- where a similar course would be considerably cheaper to study nearer to home
- the ability of an applicant to actually complete a course of study (usually in this case they would cite evidence of poor marks from earlier educational courses)
- the bona fides of the applicant's intentions (whether it appears the applicant is using the study permit as a means to enter Canada with no intention of completing the course of study)
- whether the applicant has sufficient funds to support themselves in Canada and/or the source of such funds
- where an applicant appears to have strong ties to Canada and/or weak ties to their home country

It is important to understand these in context - since Canada tightened up its permanent residency visa requirements in 2008, temporary visas have become the only way for many people to enter Canada. As such, CIC have become extra vigilant in ensuring anyone issued a temporary visa is actually intending to come to Canada temporarily, and not using their visa as a way of entering the country with no intention of leaving.

You will find the visa officers' notes on your case on pages 12-13 of the file. It seems that CIC's primary concerns are "not clear why he would want to attend school in Canada instead of USA.... do not find studies reasonable under these circumstances..."

Unfortunately, the notes on your case are particularly short and unhelpful, but reading between the lines you can infer that CIC are worried about your lack of family or any other ties at home (family, property, job, car, financial resources etc. etc.) that would act as an incentive to leave once your course is completed.

If you wish to reapply successfully, I am afraid that you would bear these factors in mind when preparing your new application.

best wishes

Trish Bridson, CAIPS FileCheck



Now i know what to work on when i apply again...

P.S Congrats to everyone that have got their visa.. and goodluck to those applying... xxxx

2-chains:


Yeh according to the yans from everyone and according to another nairalander, the guy submitted in feb and got a call for med April 9th or so. But I'm not sure abt the particular date in feb he submitted it.

bumdish:

I attached an affidavit to the photocopy of my birth certificate cos' I lost the originals, even though someone who was more experienced profusely advised I get the NPC version for my Canadian application; in the end, I was good to go. In my opinion, documents to be used should be as natural as possible. The moment you start cooking documents here and there, you give the examiner more reasons to look more closely. In summary, if the certificate issued by the hospital is the one the person have been using all along and is recognized by law, then please use otherwise the person may go for the NPC version. No wahala

Siga: ...VFS would be a better option to go with then...cos, u want ur apps to be solid....

Siga: ....I believe u can submit urself at CDHC....if I am wrong can anyone assist as e don tey wey man pikin cut from naija ooo.....tx

Siga: ...If u are close or in Lagos....take it there bro...

Siga: ....Thats good enough bro....

Siga: [size=15pt]Guys...I go say this again....If u have time before leaving naija...go learn how to cut hair if u be man....ladies, go learn how to do hair....u wont regret it when u land oooo....[/size]

VCTROKOYE: What of ur transcript? When I submitted my docs last month, I was told it would take 4-6 months. I feel dat with original transcript there won't be problem. Let d house advice

Nuendo: Hello All,
I want to know if i could use my statement of result ( Original ) if i haven't collected the original certificate from my tertiary institution for the visa application process.

Awaiting any form of response.
regards.

onuawuchi: Evaluate my profile and see if okay for visa application submission. I was given admission to the MA program in Economics at lakehead University. My sponsor is my eldest half sister. The list below are some of the supporting documents I've provided to back up my application.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION DOCUMENTS:
1. NYSC Discharge Certificate
2. BSC Certificate and Transcript(Economics Single honours)
3. National Diploma Certificate (Banking in Finance)
4. SSCE

WORKING EXPERIENCE DOCUMENTS
1. Employment Letter (A job as a bank teller 3.5 years)
2. A Reference Letter from my Boss on the job above
3. A Letter from Employer ( This is coming from my current job as a manager in a small soap manufacturing firm)
4. A Reference letter from a director in a state ministry of economics planning attesting to the program boosting my chance of been employed as a professional economist with the ministry.

FAMILY INFORMATION DOCUMENTS
1. Birth certificates of family member
2. Int'l passport of family members
3. Photos of me and my mother since my one year birth day
* I'm the only child of my mother, but I have half sibling who love me like their own.One of them is my sponsor

SPONSORSHIP DOCUMENTS
* Will be provided by my half sister. And I'm sure it wont be much of a problem for her.

MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS
1. An SOP that puts all these and much more in perspective.
2. A resume
3. An attached letter requesting for use of int'l passport (My passport will expire by January 2014, while my program ends by September 2015)
4. Certificates of stores owned by my parents.

MY ADMISSION LETTER.... I almost forgot that one.

SO people, with all these do you think I'm ready to jump the hurdle?

GboyegaD:

People have been successful using either of them as they are both ways of applying for a TRV. However, regarding which is more efficient, it might be difficult to ascertain but going by the information on their website, the claim is that they attend to those who use the online portal first which implies, the online portal should be preferred by an applicant.
More so, you cannot go wrong with the documents to upload with the online application since the initial survey helps personalise your application giving you a guide as to the things required of you. This is my opinion though.



No you don't have to. The fact is you cannot get a work permit until after the first 6months of study thus, it saves you the stress of bothering your head over a work permit since you can apply after you get in here. Its just an advice.

Onye oma:


No. 1 answer:

1) don't think its late to apply then...all you need to do is to ensure that the documents you present to CDHC are very straight forward (does not require strenous verification processes)

No 2 answer:

If and only if you're a citizen of Ghana,you can go ahead. If otherwise,save urself the unnecessary stress. I don't think its possible considering the fact that you must apply from your home country.

No.3 answer:

I don't think it will see you thru considering the fact that ur dad must have other dependants...abi you go carry the whole money go Canada and leave ur family to die of starvation Think about it my brother...
You can make the amount up to #8million

No 4 answer:
A)
Considering using an agent, I have a very lil knowledge,ßuђ all I can say is that they work with their checklist (just like CDHC),and once you meet with the criterias they listed (just like CDHC as well), you're sure of getting ur visa by God's grace.

4b) The shorter means of applying is at the moment under review ßuђ I feel the online method will be faster cos its still used by few and they'll try to gain people's confidence inusing it by making the time duration very short.


No. 5 answer:

If all the documents you presented to CDHC are unambiguous,you'll be thru before the stipulated 18 weeks.
Hint: make all the documents you intend to submit as concise and straight forward as possible.


I wish you all the best in your submission.