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gaeul:
Good morning house, please am in a fix, my school (University of New Brunswick) refused me a deferral to May. I have appealed and appealed yet no positive response. Sadly, passport stamped but no updated Letter of Acceptance.

The question now is; Is it possible to get admission for another school to resume May or are all deadlines close?

Can I travel with my January Letter of acceptance?

Please, I need all the help I can get.

Hi gaeul,

UNB intakes date for MBA is January and September maybe thats why they have refused to defer to May so you can appeal to them to defer to September and see if that works.

It would be too late to resume for January (winter) semester now because the semester is already rounding up and you may not be able to catch up with classes.

I pray you are able to get this sorted.

All the best!

Maypearl:
So I check my LinkedIn every night (it’s a weird habit, which I don’t know when I developed). Last night I checked it as usual and I saw that someone from the Government of Canada checked my profile. I hope this is good news.

Hi Maypearl,

Nothing to worry about. It is part of their background checks.

I don't think anyone can say if it is positive/negative, but I know that they randomly check applicants' social media accounts. Most times, anonymously, you won't even see that a government official has viewed your LinkedIn profile. That's why applicants should do all necessary social media laundry before submitting their applications. Once an application is submitted, you fall under their radar.
It shows there is an active review on your file, and I wish you that favourable decision and PPR soonest.

It will end in praise!

Time2soar1:
Thank you my brother, hope you are doing great in Canada

Great! going well. safe trip in advance

Time2soar1:
Hallelujah! God has done it.
Got PPR today after almost 10 months

Timeline

First application refused January 29th 2021

Second application submitted May 22nd 2021
Eligibility started May 31st 2021
Ghost update June 3rd 2020
Medical expires August 2021
New medical updated to pass September 2021
Correspondence letter March 3rd 2022
PPR March 3rd 2022
Age over 50 years

First refusal reason was purpose of study and personal assets and finance. In my reapplication, for purpose of study I used sub categories in my statement of purpose such as introduction, why the program, why the school and a specific section on the purpose and benefit of the study. Though I stated all this in the first application I emphasis it more in the second application.

For personal asset and finance, I submitted bank statement and mutual fund investment letter like the first application but this time I liquidated part of my mutual fund investment into my bank account to make sure the money in my bank account is more than the total money I budget for the study for myself and my family then I sent MBS of the bank account and then a new investment letter with the outstanding fund in my mutual fund investment.
I also attached valuation report of my land.

Most importantly I prayed to God for the approval. I give God all the glory because after the first refusal I almost gave up because I though age is against me. More so, I have two Masters degree already and I am going for another Master program but I committed it into God hand and He came through for me.

While waiting I requested GCMS twice but nothing was in them, eligibility shows "review required"

I hope this encourage someone.

Congratulations , this is good news!

please i also need email for abuja thank you

[quote author=Calmdancer21 post=110577652][/quote] ABUJA

Abuja@international.gc.ca

Ijeks32:
I am new here ,i want to apply for MBA in any Canadian university that could offer me admission,i tried to use an agent,he's asking me for 700k for his fees and and application fees,pls i need guideline on how i will do it myself..pls state the best school you could recommend i apply to as well.

You do not need an agent to apply to a school for your MBA admission. No, please don’t waste 700K, and you need it as additional savings to your proof of funds. Once you start the process, you will appreciate the importance of doing it yourself, especially when you begin sending official transcripts to your prospective school in Canada.

It depends on what you want in terms of schools for your MBA, so my thought would be that you go for a province that favours you where your skillset sells the most and if you are also particular about a cheaper province, then you can consider looking at provinces like Saskatchewan, New Brunswick etc.

Ontario has competitive schools like Rotman School of Management (University of Toronto), Schulich Business school (Queens University), etc. Living in Ontario is very expensive but has a larger market, and the University of Alberta is also a good school. Although it can be extremely cold in Alberta during winter, they have a good tax system; their taxes are not as high as other provinces.

Overall, you would be okay with any University you choose to go to for your MBA. Canada employers rarely discriminate against schools. Just make sure you check to ensure the school has a Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility on the IRCC website.

Once you have decided which province suits you, it helps you narrow your search criteria on schools in that province.

I hope this information helps you.

All the best!

robertito7:
Hello all, I am currently in the process of applying for a study permit and want to apply online since this is my second application and have no need for biometrics at the VFS office. My question is under which section and file space exactly should I submit my
- SOP
- Document showing ownership of landed properties
and other document I feel could help my application, since there is no space provided for this in the online application platform

You can upload your SOP on the client section but let it be the first document the VO would see when the client section of your application portal is viewed. Reading that will give the officer an overview of you and paint a picture of the supporting documents you have attached.
The landed property documents you have enquired about should also go to the client section.

Scroll down further, you should see a section named "client Information"

I hope this helps.

Calmdancer21:
I need emails through which I can start bombarding IRCC to remember my application
Please I need someone to drop the email address thank you

See e-mails below

NAIROBI CONTACT DETAILS

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

Credit: Lekiboboe

You can also send to this other one below:

LONDON CONTACT DETAILS

london-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca


All the best!

EuniqueBabe:
Please how did you do it. The person I told has been delaying.

You can search "GCMS Notes" or "GCMS Canada" on google and choose from the numerous ones you want to use. I have populated below three different alternatives you can choose from.

1. GET GCMS

https://www.getgcms.com/

2. THEGCMSONLINE

https://www.thegcmsonline.com/

3. Just For Canada

https://www.justforcanada.com/order-gcms-notes.html

All the best!

Jessica50:
what does info sharing mean, I saw on my GCMS notes. Info sharing: Complete. what are they sharing sef

Simply put, it just means that the Canadian Immigration Authorities shared your biometric information with their migration partners (US, UK, Australia etc.) to get information from these countries if there are any inadmissibility concerns. This is where they get information if the applicant has been denied before or any other immigration offences. This is one of the primary reasons they collect your fingerprint and iris recognition capture.

Evaqueen:
Can one really relocate to Canada within 6 to 9 months?

About 2 days ago, I came across a guide online that promises valuable information about relocating to Canada within 6-9 months.

genuinely and legally, no matter your age and without the hassle of the IELTS.

It sounded true but one has to be careful these days. Out of curiousity.

I decided to get the guide and check out the information…. especially since there was a money back guarantee if I wasn’t satisfied. https:///rokbig

Please, dont fall for it. We have information like that very common across social media even on linkedln promising jobs , easy immigration to Canada and all those stories. There are lots of scammers also in the western world.

IRCC website is your best source to get reliable information on immigration.

Cheers!

Lianna2020:
HOW TO RENEW YOUR PASSPORT IN OTTAWA

Register here https://portal.immigration.gov.ng/passport/epassport/ptype/1By1C

Then book appointment here- https://nigeriahcottawa.ca/

Things needed includes the following:

Acknowledgment slip
Payment slip
Photocopy of passport data page
International passport itself
Passport renewal form
Administrative fee($50)
Canada post envelope(about $2)
One passport photograph(white background)

How to get money order, go to any Canada post near you and fill information directing it to Ottawa.

If you want to get it same day (if there’s booklet), it will cost $200 via money order.

If not you will capture then go back and wait untill it’s ready.

If you stay in Ottawa , you can drop your passport so they cancel the old one but if not, you will have to travel back with the soon to expire passport and send it via post to them with a letter indicating when you captured.

Nb: I just decided to share as when I needed to renew my passport, I couldn’t find where to search for.

Thanks Lianna for sharing, very kind of you.

flossboss:
Hello All,

Please I need help or clarification on how to proceed in case someone has experienced something similar. I go admission into an MSC 1 year program in University of New Brunswick for Fall 2022 and I have already received an unconditional admission letter. I noticed the admission letter does not contain the tuition fees(research for fees from last year showed it was about 20K CAD and I guess this year wont be too far from this). I reached out to the school and was told the fees for fall 2022 is not out yet and will be made available in May but I can still proceed to make some sort of payment because the fees will usually not be higher than 5% of the previous year.

Now my issue is this according to the IRCC site my admission letter should have my tuition fees stated which was not stated in the admission letter provided by the school. Will this be a problem if proceed to submit it with proof I have paid the fees even when the amount was not stated? I don't want to wait till May because of the delays with IRCC, I want to send in my student visa application first week in February.

Note: I know some schools require payment of some deposit/acceptance fee before an unconditional admission letter is issued but apparently UNB does not do that.

Thanks much

UNB does not include tuition fees on the same letter of acceptance document, but they send estimates of the cost of attendance ( tuition fee + living expenses) on a separate page. You can merge that tuition fee page with your letter of acceptance and submit it. The admission officer should have sent you an estimate.

The approach I used for mine was I made sure my university where I did my first degree sent to the admission office the official transcript they needed. With that, I was issued an updated letter of acceptance (i.e. unconditional letter), and I submitted just that letter with my proof of funds.

But if you can, make some part payment and attach the receipts ( you will get your receipts from your UNB student portal) that scores you more points. The good side about UNB is they won't bother you with the fees until classes start, so you have some time to plan to make payment before the tuition fee deadline. Still, the most crucial part is proofing to the visa officers that you have sufficient funds available for your studies.

All the best!

Anon123:
Hi guys..
Quick one..

I have someone traveling to Canada next week. i want to ask if he can show the same bank statement he used in his visa application at the port of entry. I think the answer is yes but not sure which is why am asking.

Hi bro,

He can get a one month stamped bank statement to his departure date. The CBSA offiicers just wants to be satisfied that the money would be accessable to him.

He might be lucky and they dont request proof of funds from him but better to be prepared anyway.

mk4fna:
The problem is the account is in UBA guinea and they don't have MBS. so shouldn't notarize. i should just get a new bank statement like the old one and submit it again

It would have been smooth if you could get a mybankstatement certificate. I wonder why it is difficult to get it in the guinea branch since it is the same UBA. Have you tried your internet or mobile banking?

If you tried all your effort and can't get a mybankstatement, then I think you should follow what Anon and others have suggested. Get a one-year bank statement from todays date that covers the period you submitted your application and have the bank stamp all pages of the statement and get from the bank a reference letter.

Draft an official letter in response to the procedural fairness letter, attach the stamped bank statement and reference letter and submit to the embassy asap. You can have someone, maybe a legal person, review the letter with you.

IRCC always send their confirmation to the internal fraud unit of the respective banks, so they would indeed confirm with UBA.

You have nothing to worry about if the statement submitted is genuine; but you need to be proactive.

mama12345:
Good Day Everyone,

Please I would like to know what next to do, attached is my application status. After sending several emails and webform as suggested on the platform, I finally got a response on the 5th on January from Nairobi and on the 10th of January from IRCC, attached is the response I got. My initial start date was 10th January 2022 but I had to Defer it to 7th March 2022. The following are my questions,

1. Should I upload my new Letter of Acceptance Via Webform and Email? Yes, you can send them this via webform and e-mail. They would still request this from you when they are making thier final decision on your file so no harm in sending it since you have deferred your admission
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2. Should I also add my bank statement as well or it isn't necessary? There is no need since they did not request this from you. I suppose you have already submitted this with your application.[size=7pt]

3. Is there any other documents I need to add as well? No, keep sending them regular reminders since your application has exceeded standard processing times
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4. Should I continue sending IRCC emails and webform even after the response I got? Yes, please do[size=7pt]

5. Is there anyone who has my timeline of submission 6th September 2021, Medicals Passed 25th October 2021 and still waiting for a response/PPR from IRCC? Btw I have already done my Biometric from a visiting visa application in 2020 so I don't need it cause its still valid on my profile for 10years. you can await response from others[size=7pt][/size]


Thank You for the anticipated Response.
God Bless

Hi, please see my response above. I hope this helps.

Additionally, what i did based on my own experience and two of my friends i supported on thier application was to help in requesting for thier GCMS notes. This helped to determine if the application is going smoothly without issues.

So, you can request for your GCMS notes to know what is going on with your application.

All the best!

Olumidestella:
Good evening my people
How una dey

Please house, my application will be 6 months by next tomorrow and no response yet apart from the medical request in October and av been updated to medical pass on Nov 5 2021
I messaged one of the MP, after some conversations he gave this reply.

Please is there any positivity in his response because am curious?

It looks more like you have good news coming your way. I like the fact that he was specific about what is going on in your file.

The e-mail looks good.

All the best.

HorlarJP:
Please anyone ?

My honest opinion would be that you exercise some patience, being that you just submitted your application for a study permit.

Having two intent is okay, although the definition given based on IRCC guidelines on Dual Intent relates to applicant that applies for (1) permanent residence and (2) temporary residence. The guidelines was not specific about applications for two different temporary residence applications, which requires you to leave at the end of the authorised stay.

The question is your intention of entering Canada, which I believe is to study, so relax and be hopeful that this one comes positive and to avoid refusal based on dual intent concerns by the visa officer.

I am not discouraging you to apply, but I think you should hold on.

All the best!

HorlarJP:
Please anyone in Saskatchewan Regina, my very close friend got there recently and is so bored and lonely out there… anyone here she could be friends with or what can she do to at least be fixed up and happy, like any lively things to do in Saskatchewan Regina? Or is there any WhatsApp or telegram group she can join?

Thanks

That’s true. It can be boring and lonely when you are new and have not made friends yet. She can try these approaches, which helped me when I was new in Canada.

1. Let her try to liaise with her programme coordinator (the officer who engages them on course registration or the international student office) to please connect her to current Nigerian students in her department, like those in their final year or graduating. Once she gets attached to one, that helps a long way to put her through on all she needs to know, and with that, she can start expanding her network. Canadians here dont joke with mental health so i am sure they will try to support her.

2. She can also call this African store. I just googled, and I can see that they have an African store in Regina Saskatchewan called " Rosemond African Food & Market, 215 Victoria Ave E, Regina SK S4N0P4. Mobile No. 306-352-5252. Weblink: http://www.rosemondafricanstore.ca/.
She can introduce herself being new and ask if there is WhatsApp group of Nigerians in Saskatchewan, I am sure there would be one and start building friends from there. Nigerians here are always willing to help especially those who have been here for some time and fully into the system.

3. Once classess start, she might be lucky to see a fellow Nigerian in her class and they form a clique.

She would blend with time dont worry.

canadaishome:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CYKm9RErqoQ/?utm_medium=copy_link

This story was sad to read

This was really painful to read. I feel the guy pain. It is well.

silvamania:
Bro . How’s Fredericton.

Make we hook up some day

Sure, anytime.

Just buzz me

silvamania:
Good day all PPR Hopefuls

I pray all your applications got approved swiftly

This forum really helped me a lot . I just completed my program this month and hoping to lay claim to the goodness this wonderful country has to offer

Believe me , it’s worth it

All the best!!!

Congratulations, well done!

Iffylove:
The God of perfection has perfected it.............Glory be to Jesus...PPR just dropped for my son's visit visa
A request letter came in on the 29th for a parental letter of consent from his dad and a copy of biodata page, sent it the same day.
Everyone waiting, God will definitely grant you success in all your applications.
Thank you everyone,
Thank you Nairaland.........
God bless Nigeria....
God bless Canada.....

What a pleasant way to end the year . Congratulations.

Khormzy1:
Good evening
Please is there anything like private hostels in Canada that someone can stay in if they just recently entered Canada?
It must not be normal apartment just hostel

Yes, there are hall residences on campus but always very pricey thats why most international students go for apartments off campus.

Majorly, a shared apartment is a good way to start when you are new, then you can decide to move to somewhere else later when you get a grip of the enviroment. It also depends on your budget becuase you will need money for lot of running cost

You can check apartments close to your school. ( kijiji.com is your plug) but please dont pay any money to anyone till you get to Canada and see the person physically.

MARINA49:
Good morning house, I submitted my application last night and I have just been so nervous since then, just thinking about all what I have been through to put all those documents together and what the outcome will be , but I believe everything will end in praise for all of us in Jesus name. Please which visa office handles online applications from the Gambia?

Please, dont overthink it. You have done your best. Trust God to perfect all you have put together into a testimony.

Try to distract your mind and do some other activities in the interim. The link below shows the visa office that handles applications for each country. That of Gambia is Dakar.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/contact-ircc/offices/international-visa-offices.html

All the best.

Maypearl:
I’m apologising before hand, cause I know my tone is going to come out mean, but I can’t hold it in anymore.

Now Makano, I tried to mind my business the first few times you complained bout this “plagiarism” thing. But dude or ma’m what’s your problem? Take a chill pill. This ain’t some report or article here. These are email addresses and web links anyone can get from the net. I believe you also got them from the internet too and you didn’t state your source. This is obviously not just a “plagiarism” problem for you. It seems deeper. Like you sort unending praise or glory for your help or input. It’s nice to help people but it ain’t nice when you hold it on their heads forever.

And FYI plagiarism is when you pass of someone else’s work or ideas as your own not passing on public information.

But just to make you feel better…



HELLO PEOPLE OF NAIRALAND. FROM THIS DAY OWN LET IT BE KNOWN THAT ALL IRCC EMAIL ADDRESSES AND WEB FORM LINKS POSTED ON THIS PLATFORM IS THE COURTESY OF MAKANO EVEN IF THE POSTER FAILS TO GIVE A FULL BIBLIOGRAPHY OF MAKANO

Peace

Maypearl,

I am just reading Makano post to me and i am really shocked myself. I dont think i need to say anything further, you have said it all.

Makano, FYI, I am already in Canada and been here for sometime now. I know fully well what plagiarism is.

I wish you peace as well.

Lanrejacobcfe:
July 23rd
Medicals- oct 28 updated to pass November 18th.

I will go with Iffylove response to Toria0702. That means your application has exceeded standard processing times.

Start sending them e-mails and also via webform.

I wish you Godspeed.

All the best!

Lanrejacobcfe:
My school is starting Jan 10. Kindly advise on what is best to do while waiting for their decision.

What date did you submit your application?

Lanrejacobcfe:
Dear Gurus,

Please what is your advise when IRCC sends you medical authorization since November and same has been updated. I did medicals and on my Application still showing eligibility review. Does it mean they just start reviewing after sending medical.

I think you should exercise a little patience. Medical Authorization request is a good sign that the visa officer is satisfied with the eligibility of the applicant, not a 100% proof, but most cases positive.

No one will be able to tell you specifically when eligibility started since we are not privy to their internal workings but since you recieved a medical request and this updated to passed, keep hope alive.

The remark "we are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements" mostly does not change till the applicant gets a decision.

All the best.

Toria0702:
Hello, please can anyone help with ircc email address. Applied since July and the only update I got was for medical which I passed November 15.


Pls someone should respond

You would need to keep sending them an e-mail that your application has exceeded standard processing times and appeal for speedy processing of your application. Send via e-mail and webform. Click on the links below for webform and also send them e-mail via the e-mails below. I included London becuase they are mostly secondary office for majority of applicants. Regardless, your mails will be routed to the primary office processing your application.

NAIROBI WEBFORM

https://secure.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/case-cas-eng.aspx?mission=Nairobi

LAGOS WEBFORM

https://secure.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/case-cas-eng.aspx?mission=lagos&_ga=1.109887621.102859316.1416763527

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

LAGOS

lagos.immigration@international.gc.ca

LONDON

london-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca
ldnimmigration@international.gc.ca

All the best!

Patdeka:
Hello Fam,

My sister is visiting me here in Canada currently and just got admission while here. Can she apply for a study permit while here with me or she has to go back to Nigeria and apply?

Thanks

Yes, she can apply while in Canada but let her bear in mind she would need to leave Canada before the visiting visa expires.

SandraOvie:
Omo! Prospective Canadian students on NAIRALAND.

Please oh! Is there anybody who applied since August, and hasn't received even medical request, nothing! Since after biometrics?

My agent is just quiet about it, nothing is happening! N to the o to the thing! Nothing!!!! and I don't have my application number! It's a regular application though.

I'm supposed to resume by January 10th!

I'm frustrated!
??

I understand the anxiety from some of these agents especially if you are in the dark as to the status of your application. You can have access to your application but the implication of this is that your agent wont be able to access your account anymore (2) You would have to fill a form disassociating yourself from the agent and submit on your GC Key before your account is retrieved.

In fairness to agents, some are very good with what they do so i am not sure which particular agent is handing your application.

In the event you decide to dissassociate yourself from your agent and want to retreive your account. I posted some guide on how to do this on the link below:

https://www.nairaland.com/6567181/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/566#104609945

All the best.