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Ayoola03:
Student Visa is the stamp.on your passport, study permit will be issued at the POE which serves as a legal document that allows you to study and work part time while TRV is still the same as student visa. All still falls under same category/meaning.

Your spouse will be issued a work permit which will be the same expiry date as your study visa, your spouse can work full time with her permit.

I came in with my spouse too, he landed his dream job 1 month after his arrival, which is a full time position (with work permit status) and we got our PR few months after I started schooling, which reduced my tuition fee from $8000 per term to $2000, he was the PA tho' so your status or your wife's status doesnt stop your from applying for your PR infact it's a plus for you because in most cases, the PR processing time is always faster for people who are already in canada, our application took just 2months. Start your processing immediately you land when you already know you meet the requirements because:

1. Election is coming up in October and there is high probability that the immigration policies might change/become strict which may affect so many people especially those that dont have a Canadian degree and again, the signs can be clearly seen from the recent CRS scores which refused to come down. (We saw this coming that was why we started immediately we landed, when life was still good, we got an ITA with a CRS score of 444).

2. You avoid paying too much for the health insurance coverage for your wife and children unless your wife is able to get a very good job.

3. It will also increase your wife's chances of getting a permanent job easily with a PR status.


If you are planning to come with your family, you will need to increase your SOA based on LICO ( low income cut off) you can check the cic website for further details which also depends on the size of your family. Try to increase the balance to avoid stories that touch.

Other gurus in the house will talk on the areas I left untouched all the best!

Ayoola03:
Wow! Sounds great , am looking forward to enroll with fanshawe driving school for my G license this month.

there are 2washrooms and 1 half-bath. One washroom downstairs which is only used by me, the half-bath is in the middle floor close to the living room while the other washroom is in the upper floor shared by 3rooms.

MsJu:
Personally I don't think there's yes or no to this question . Here we have seen ppl get approval with kid, get rejection with kids, get approval leaving kids behind and get rejection leaving kids behind.
Based on the experience I had yesterday if your kids are very young it's better you apply with them but your finace has to be strong.

Alfarrouk:
Hello Fam

Approval alert. For March application, online route.

You all have been very helpful.. And success to other hopefuls.

And if anyone has any tips with regards travel arrangements, payment of fees, etc, it'd be really helpful.

justwise:
Then why did you waste your time and space defending this? I have said this too many times that this thread should never be used to encourage any sort of illegal activities. We Nigerians are just unbelievable

I don't care if people have done it before that is not my bloody business, don't encourage or promote such activity here

JustMellow:
Just some clarity in regards to the trending topic..

There are numerous international students in Canada working without the resumption of their classes or course work to meet up. This might be possible but also have consequences, in the sense that the dream of a PGWP and then a PR might be in jeopardy if working without an active studies when the school is not on unschedule break.

Its a fact that sometimes, checking if international students have defaulted or breaking immigration law of their study permit "might" pose difficult by IRCC especially if the employer of the int'l students pays salary by cash and not by an accountable means that reflects on government database, also if the int'l students works in short hours of duration. Aslo, on-campus work might also pose another difficulty for IRCC to keep track of int'l students that works more than the stipulated work hours of 20hrs per week or working without class resumption (if possible or maybe under some unprecedented situation).

However, working off-campus without class resumption comes with great risk which many int'l students are taken due to detoriorating situation in the course of studying to meet up. The risk is that some employers might not pay in cash, which means they follow a recognized mode of payment by the government, meaning the government can easily keep track of whether int'l students are violating their SP by working more hours or as the case may be.

The implication of working without the class or school resumption is like hanging the success of applying for a PGWP and PR on a thin worn out thread. Though, some int'l students have also be lucky with getting through this illegal act but it doesn't mean its appropriate.

The bottomline is: its not advisable to violate the laws guiding the SP, as working without class or school resumption is highly not advisable. It might seem smart and rewarding, but if caught, the implication will be costly and filled with many regrets.

Goodluck to all TRV hopefuls.

Higihaga:
Thumbs up , nothing but the Truth
We people just like to exaggerate things and make it more complicated.

There is one of my brother currently now studying in McGill Quebec university .He paid full tuition fees when he was still processing his trv,
He arrived to canada for 2017 fall session , his class start at September 3rd and he landed around September 20th, he couldn't start the class again and school had to defer his admission to the next fall session which commenced on 2018 September 3rd, There is one year gap and he has been working since during that gap.

This is Nigeria and we all know how hardship the Economy is
Deep down in everyone's mind on this forum, 95% are not ready to come back to Nigeria, and not all those who got TRV are financially capable for their study. Even someone who boasted to sponsor might later changed his or her mind base on different reason or other circumstances.

jessyeve:
My friend Google is ur friend also, it's against the rule to defer and work without schooling at all, unless u have already studied and waiting for ur next course then you can work while waiting, someone did it doesn't make it right, u will be found out while applying work permit because they calculate your course from ur point of entry, thanks.

lasisig5:
Someone please help me, I was offers global business management, but my previous career course is Microbiology, though I have written my SOP but I need some gurus to help me edit it please help me.

Higihaga:
Hello , I greet everyone in the house
Please I need your urgent advise on this

I booked medical appointment with IOM during the middle of last month July, they gave me appointment date on August 5th which is this coming Monday
I just booked the appointment in the hope that CIC would have send me Medical Request as it can faster my application because class start on the 3rd of September
My application is 8 Weeks old now and I haven't received any message from CIC
I don't want to miss this appointment on Monday and I don't know what I can do about it
Should I go there and do upfront ??
If I have to do the upfront medical, what are the stuff should i bring along when going for the upfront medical ??
Moreso, Is it advisable to do upfront as there is no enough time again ?? Or I should wait till CIC request for the medical .
Also if I do the upfront medical, how would they send results to CIC on behalf of my application
Please I'm confused , I need your advice and opinion on this , kindly assist please


PS: I don't have know my application number,but only UCI number I know because my application is reapplication paper route.

Regina3:
Hi guys, been a silent reader here following all your advice, been a big source of encouragement & reference for me.
I got my approval yesterday.

First Application.
Applied online : June 22, 2019
Biometrics: June 26, 2019
Medical: July 17, 2019
Passed: July 20, 2019
Approval/Correspondence :August 1, 2019

Just want to say, I was really worried as all the documents I submitted for proof of financial ability were much and after managing to compress to 3.9MB, the documents didn't look to sharp, I thought that it would be an issue but I thank God, for favour. I will suggest if you are having same challenges as I did, you can use CamScanner on Android play store, I found out about it after submitting mine with poor resolutions.
Thanks.

AgroNACT:
LONG POST ALERT! All to the Glory of My Lord Jesus Christ!


SECOND APPLICATION TIMELINE
Second Application submitted online: 13th June
Background check started almost immediately.
Eligibility Review started: 12th July
Medical request: 12th July
Medical done (IOM): 18th July
Medical updated to pass: 23rd July
PPR/Approval/BVL: 1st August

DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED
SOP (5pages)
LOE (4pages)
All IMM forms
International Passport
Police clearance
Birth Attestation
Passport size photo

EDUCATION
Degree Certificate
Degree Transcript
NECO Certificate
Letter of recommendation from my UnderG supervisor
Research publication (Front Page)
MSc Admission letter
MSc Acceptance Letter

FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS
1st Scholarship Letter ( 23400Cad)
2nd Scholarship Letter ( 16000Cad)
(I later got 3rd Scholarship of 2000Cad -came in after i submitted my application, so i could add it.
My supervisors recommendation letter (Adding 5000K, funding my research and acknowledging my fundings)
My personal SOA (Current employment) with (N1.1M)
My NYSC SOA (Zero account)

EMPLOYMENT
NYSC Call up letter (I later passed out 25th July)
Official letter of acceptance from My PPA
Official Letter from my PPA confirming my current and future role when i come back (Written by me, stamped and signed by the company HRM)
Picture of me at work and at my CDS
NYSC ID Card

HOME TIE & PERSONAL ASSET
My wedding certificate
My Wife's birth certificates
My siblings' birth certificate
My Own Land Property docs (Power of Attorney and survey plan)
Pictures of My paintings
(Artworks)
My late fathers house and land properties (I explained I inherited them and i showed his death certificate)

TESTIMONY
I filed this application one month after i was refused with 4 refusal reasons.
I just want to thank God almighty who made it possible. I thank everyone in thread 15 for their invaluable advice at that time i was refused. Special thanks to @frankrobbn1, @Schonebaby and @Dera12345 who personally took it upon themselves to join me in re-strategizing for the the second app. They were always on phone with me, going through my letters, brainstorming on documents i should/shouldn't get. @stonecoldsteve, i can't forget you also. God bless you guys beyond measure.

It was not by my power, neither was it by any tight application, It was simply by the GRACE of my Lord Jesus Christ. I praised him exclusively and he answered by fire.

PRAISE THE LORD!

SOPWriter:
The theme of a SOP is geared towards the first time visa applicants. In this case, the applicant will more likely talk about how the advance studies is going to complement past academics and how it will brighten up the future career scope. In addition, various other topics will be addressed such as capability to finance your studies and living cost, why particular program, why Canada, why particular institution, etc.

The theme of a LOE is geared more towards the re-applicants (whose visa application was earlier rejected). In this case, the applicant will start first-half of the letter by explaining what went wrong in previous applications and on what ground it was rejected. It should also include the way you have been able to address the previous problem in your preceding application.

Stevenssen:
statement of purpose is what you include in your application to explain your travel reasons, home ties etc.
LOE is the letter you include to tackle a denial and explain further or give more evidence.

Chinonye94:
APPROVAL ALERT!
Submitted paper application on the 24th of April 2019
Medical request: 13th June 2019
Eligibility review: 17th June 2019
Medicals done at QLife: 4th July 2019
Medicals passed: 15th July 2019
BVL: 26th July 2019
Approval: 29th July 2019

Application profile
Admission into MSc/PhD in Biochemistry and Medical Genetics, University of Manitoba, Fall 2019. I secured a supervisor with full funding (23000 CAD). ( I actually have an MSc in Biochemistry but had to apply for MSc because UofM Biochemistry department does not admit international students to PhD directly: I will be doing one year MSc coursework and move to PhD for the remaining 3 years)
School fees: 12000 CAD

Documents submitted
1. Funding letter from supervisor
2. Printout from department website showing that they do not take students directly for PhD
3. Scholarship letter from UofM (5400 CAD)
4. Academic transcripts (MSc and BSc)
5. CV
6. SOP (3 pages)
7. SOA from my inlaw who has no dependents
8. Affidavit of support from inlaw
9. In law's landed property documents
10. Sponsor's business documents
11. International passport
12. Sponsor's international passport, and passport of dad's sister
13. Parents' and siblings' IDs
14. Academic awards gotten in secondary school and university, leadership certificates
15. Birth certificates (mine and my siblings')
16. Parents' and sponsor's marriage certificates
17. Admission letter
18. WAEC certificate
First, i want to thank God Almighty, my own visa officer!! I very worried that the VO would think that because I applied for MSC rather than PhD, I want to run away, but God did it. I also did not submit my account statement or any landed property, but just explained in my sop that I'm passionate about making a difference upon my return to Nigeria. Even though I showed no proof other than my family, God still did it!
Thanks to all the gurus and friends on this wonderful platform. You guys are all so amazing, God bless you!!
To all those still waiting for results, God will speedily deliver your approvals in Jesus name.
God bless you

abusmanlouis:
E bi like say June applicants VO's go for maternity leave ooooo! . No update, eligibility is amost 4weeks now. It will end in praise anyway.
Those guys that waited for almost 1year, I hail una oooo!

olalemii:
Okay bro...

What i wanted to say was, will increase the 4m to 8m for my tuition since he has sent the money for my living expenses..

blackfarmer1510:
Guys,

I just received the scary BVL from Nairobi this morning. Message came at 5:35am. I applied on the 28th of May, did biometrics on the 29th, received call for medical on the 23th of June, went for medical on the 3rd and was asked to take another X-ray because IOM couldn't upload mine. Took the X-ray on the 12th of July and my profile was updated to "medical passed" on the 16th of July.

Then I saw this email and logged into my account to see the correspondence letter and it was a BVL!!!!. Do you guys think I am about to get some bad news?

Ibitowaoa:
Yes I prayed!!!!!
Now I need your advice;
Conditions
1. I have withdrawn my deposited tuition fees paid to the University
2. My background is still under review ( not yet mark)
3. What if after going for the medical the realize I have withdrawn my deposited money is that not a lie on document submitted.
4. If I go for this medical and then request for passport would you advice I drop my passport with the current situation of things that passport release takes time.
I really want to have the visa of Canada at hand even if it means not going, as it boost my chances of going next.
Advice me if you are in my shoe what decision will you take knowing that Germany is on its way.
Plus Germany is for a PhD while Canada is second masters as I wrote and explained in my LOE.

I humbly awaits your reply.
Thank you.

Qudkom:
dealing with personal asset and Financial status refusals; you can take hints from this


1. TAX CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE: When last did you pay company tax. You write about how passionate you are about your country in your sop but can't provide a tax certificate. This single most important document proves to a vo you have a company that is well ingrained in Nigeria.

2. TIN registration: It is important to get a tax identification number and scan the letter confirming your TIN number in your application.
3. Car ownership certificate: yes scan the certificate showing you ownership of your vehicle. Most especially if you have a nice ride. This shows a VO that you are doing ok in Nigeria.

4. Work assets & Machineries: Perhaps you purchased an asset from china a few years back for your company and still have the receipt you can scan snd present it in a coherent way. You don't want to confuse a vo because the next thing is some generic refusal hence order gcms note.

5. Proof of past/future contracts: Have you executed some contracts in the past (1-5yrs) you can include this. If you also have some contracts coming up you can include proof.

6. Reference letters: You can have certified and verified companies you've worked with in the past write you reference letters to show your prudence.

7. Regulatory bodies Certificates : Every industry in Nigeria is regulated by a designated party. It is important to be certified by these bodies. Presenting proof of this certification will strengthen your application. For example, I submitted my father's Petroleum storage licences from NNPC.

There are over 25 categories of documents that can be used. However it is one thing to have documents another thing to present it in a wat that it reflects your portfolio and application stance. I have seen applicants with over 20million portfolio ruin their applications simply because they were misguided.

P.s: personal assets and finance refusals are very tricky you need to ensure correlation with the past financial portfolio and when you're adding new documents make sure you state the reason why it wasn't in the previous application in your LOE.

g00dy:
Same oooo...

******************
New application
Online route
Applied July 4th
Biometrics letter July 5th
Biometrics done - July 8th
Upfront medicals
*No words yet*
School Resumes ..2nd Sept ��
******************

Quick question pls, if you are called to submit your passport does that mean you will be given?

Mickyade:
Goodday house, please need your assistant. My wife applied for canada study permit in which am the sponsor. She got a refusal saying "they are not convince that after her education she will return to Nigeria base on her personal assest and financial status". So am re-appying for her now. 1. We already paid the first term tuition fee earlier. 2. Am including her landed property which was not included in the first application. 3 Her account balance is abt 1.5M and my own account balance is about 7M. 4. She is working and earn abt 280k as net pay.. Also please advise me on the address to put when writting the sponsorship letter since its an online application.
Finally, does she need an Letter of explanation and Statement of purpose or just one is ok.

Ibitowaoa:
Thank you, I hope I won’t get an automatic refusal for withdrawing?
Also, my background check is still under review. So no decision as been made except for the medical request.
I humbly await your response on this.
Thanks

mzjokky16:
Paper route
Applied/Biometrics done June 18th
No upfront medials
only background check running
Going for MA at MUN with funding that covers the whole year tuition with some change left
My father declare 10m to sponsor me for the 2years.\, he has balance of 36m in his account.
i submitted my dad"s 20 acres of land purchase properties cos he is a farmer, and i submitted his house property that he is renting out.
School start date September 4th

my background check has been on immediately i linked my account after one week of paper submission.

for the home ties, i used my 6siblings, they are all my junior bro and sis, and i am also to inherit my father"s business after my MA program in canada, and i am also coming back to lecture with new ideas gained from abroad, this has been my passion since i was a child. so,siblings, lecturing, managing and inheriting my fathers business as the first child is what i used as my home ties.
i really hope this is convincing.

Vesment:
she is making her own point from her observations. i believe its not bad for someone to pour out his/her observations. we all are giving advise based on experience(self and people's) and not that we are VO

Austacus:
The kind of negative chain reaction you put in this thread is alarming.

This is not a WhatsApp group!

mcobex:
@obehi44 is actually right on this, purpose of visit is bigger than you think. Though people(few) have reapplied without ordering their gcms note and got approved but that is just guess work. Only gcms note can give the real reasons behind every denial. All we can do here without seeing the gcms note is guess. So I will advise the concerned person to order for his gcms note before reapplying.

jessyeve:
I disagree, purpose of visit is usually vaguely written plans or not progressive prospective course, I haven't seen anything beyond that

hadigun:
Good morning.

Please how can I tackle this VO concern on my application. Was refused recently

Leave7777:
Hello everyone, Please is there anyone who knows what to do after being refused based on fake bank account? Got a mail from Lagos immigration also and it's the same document that was sent to my CIC account.

Please help, don't judge, you won't believe me if I said it's not my fault. Just help tho. What can I do? Or if you have heard of anyone, what did the person do? And what happened?