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ozone00001:
Ok thanks, how will I tackle " the proposed studies do not seem like a reasonable expense when compared to local options."

" Document submitted submitter show some funds seem available, but there are concerns that third party funds would be sufficient and available for the whole course."

This means the visa officer was not well convinced when he/she read your statement of purpose. That is one of the first documents they read to have an overall view of the applicant. It is almost the replica of having a visa interview with the VO at the US embassy. The difference with Canada is you have to document all your defence and motivations on paper.

Also, third-party funds mean the amount given to you either by parents, siblings, relatives etc. The area to look out for to re-address is your study plan (why you want to study your proposed course in Canada and not Nigeria and considering the same course available in Nigeria universities. What value would this add to you, and how relevant would that be to your plan after your studies. You might also want to speak to the current pandemic that has made it possible for students to study online without any need to travel, so you might want to address why you have to travel to Canada despite the current reality. e.g. A clue that you can address is the poor internet bandwidth, irregular power supply, the difference in time zones, as the need to have access to a more conducive environment in Canada to study.

The visa officer also has concerns with the finances- I think @Spectro has done a lot of justice in explaining how to tackle finances. I would not want to over-flog this aspect. Still, you need to revisit your SOP vis-a-vis the supporting documents you submitted to guide you in wording your letter of explanation to address the loopholes and don't forget the God factor in all these. Put it all in prayer.

All the best!

sleekcheek:
Please, is it advisable to buy a cheap laptop in Nigeria with the option of upgrading to a better laptop when I get to Canada? I want to know if I can get a good laptop over there and pay monthly

It has advantages on both sides. For example, if you get a laptop from Nigeria, you get the advantage of getting one at a lower price, but you would have to pay some amount of dollars for its repair in Canada if it gets faulty. On the flip side, if you buy over here in Canada, though you pay more considering the exchange rate, you have protection/warranty for the product. Walmart stores sell their electronic items relatively cheaply compared to other stores, so I would say you try Walmart. You would find Walmart stores in any province in Canada.

Regarding paying for the product monthly, I am not so sure about that, except you already have a credit history here; that option might not be available for you for now since you would still be new in the country.

This is my own sincere view.

Lianna2020:
Good morning
Please I’d like to ask

I applied for tourist visa last year November and till date no update and this year May applied for study visa , that makes it two application with ircc.

Do you think they might think I’m playing smart and should I withdraw the first application or just let it be ?

You le sincere response would be highly appreciated

You can read more from the post below from Frankrobbn1, Osemigbo and IRCC web below for more insight. if you still have further questions after reading through. feel free to ask and the honourable gurus in the house will respond.

Below Credit to Frankrobbn1

https://www.nairaland.com/5233221/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/79


Source from IRCC web.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/visitors/dual-intent-applicants.html

Below credit to Osemigbo

https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/139

It would end in praise.

Emmyzdon:
Good day Nairalanders...

Congratulations to everyone who have gotten PPR this week.

Please I submitted my application on April 20,2021 and did biometrics on April 23, 2021. I observed on my profile that I have been given a biometrics identity number and also d date I did the biometrics was also captured. But on the part of the biometrics it is still showing I have message, instead of it to indicate biometrics updated. Has anybody encountered such pls? I have attached a screenshot

Don't worry, it would eventually be updated to "Biometrics Completed". When you go for biometrics, your fingerprints and iris recognition is captured. The agency also uses this data for the background check they carry out on applicants. It would eventually be updated later.

It would end in praise.

dyce101:
Good evening guys, please I need more light on this I submitted my application April 27th 2021 tho I did my biometric nov 2019 I don’t know why my status is not changing

You would not see any update for now because you just submitted and your application is still at the preliminary stage. Although, the agency is already running a background check on you and I think this aspect takes some time as your information would be shared with other countries to screen you to be sure there is no form of offence, crime or other material facts that can result in any form of inadmissibility.

Try to take your mind off it for a while and be hopeful for positive progress on your application.

It will end in praise for you.

Ruthbella:
Our God is faithful. Congratulations bro. I applied on 9th December,Biometrics 14th December 2020. Im still waiting for PPR. The wait time is emotionally draining.

I agree. Draining and scary most times. Try to distract your mind from it with other activity or you may want to apply for your GCMS note to give you an insight into the progress of your application.

It will end in praise for you.

Ysakaws1:
PPR JUST DROPPED!

My application journey is quite interesting, and I promised to share here if I get a PPR. So firstly, I applied using an agent. As a matter of fact, I got admission using one agent, and got the visa using another agent. My application made me come to the conclusion that using an agent is truly not worth it. Imagine that I paid 300k just to get a PGD admission in University of Winnipeg. Bygone, anyways - lucky agent. After my admission, I switched to another agent because my Dad, who previously didn’t show interest, decided to be involved. The second agent came through my dad (he paid the agent 250k or so) - he was recommended by my uncle. I gave him the LOA I paid 300k for, and he requested me to write my LOE. I was able to write a good LOE with the help of Google, and of course, Nairaland. I am sure you are wondering what exactly this agent was paid to do, if both LOA and LOE came from me. Me sef dey wonder lol.

APPLIED - DECEMBER 7
BIOMETRICS - DECEMBER 8

Na where wahala start be this. The whole journey was mentally exhausting. This agent fit make person crase with obvious lies and pretense. Want to make this as short as possible, so let me just drop one example. The agent was supposed to have applied long before the time he did. So we pressured him till he lied and made a fake medical request letter. In his own letter, the medical has to be done in 90 days, instead of the usual 30 days. Note that biometrics had not been done then oh. He also gave us fake biometrics appointment letter one time, and when the day came, he said IRCC has technical issues, and he would have to book another date. Basically, my whole journey with this agent was filled with altercations and mistrust. It got to a point, all we wanted was access to the portal, but this agent was giving stories like he didn’t know the password offhand, and he would find it. Moving on...

ORDERED GCMS - MARCH 27

Fast forward to April ending, I hadn’t heard anything from this agent. Was checking this thread regularly and seeing even January applicants receive PPR. I decided to message this agent to remind him. This was when the agent logged into my portal and saw that I got medical request 8 days before.

MEDICAL REQUEST - APRIL 14

Finally, he was confident about the application, and dropped the login details even without asking him.

MEDICALS DATE - APRIL 27

I was eager to get the PPR, and was checking my portal like every hour after I did the medicals. On the morning of April 29, I opened my portal, GUESS WHAT I SAW? Booooom! Procedural Fairness Letter - I wanted to faint even before opening the PFL.

PROCEDURAL FAIRNESS - April 29

I opened the PFL, and what I saw was that the VO has concerns that my Dad’s statement of account is not genuine. I am to prove that it is genuine in 15 days, or I get 5 years ban. I was destabilized and scared to the bone. A lot ran through my mind in milliseconds.“ Could it be that this guy used a fake SOA, instead of the one we gave him?” “Could it be that he altered some transactions?” Picked up the phone to call this agent, and for like 2 hours, his number was switched off. I started feeling like he already saw the PFL, and was on the run.

Finally, we reached him, and he assured us that he used the SOA we gave him. He told us to go to the bank for MBS, and give IRCC a SOA that shows transactions till the date of the PFL. We did that immediately, but how could I trust someone who once gave us fake medical request and biometrics appointment letter?

I became restless since that minute I saw the PFL, and even after submitting MBS, I couldn’t still sleep or do anything. I was literally checking my portal uncountable times in a day.

MEDICAL PASSED - MAY 1

This should have been an update that would have made me rest assured of finally leaving this Nigeria, but I remained unhappy and restless because of the PFL.

GCMS NOTE RECEIVED - MAY 3

Finally, GCMS note came in yesterday night before I slept. Saw that everything has been passed. I also saw that instructions have been given that I get a study permit till 2023. Lastly, it was in the GCMS note that IRCC had messaged my Dad’s bank to confirm if the SOA is genuine, and they got response from the bank that it is genuine. This happened since the beginning of April.

THEN WHY ON EARTH DID IRCC GIVE ME PFL ON APRIL 29 Shaey IRCC dey whyne me ni

The more I thought about the whole issue, the more it becomes obscure. I search Google tire to see if anybody don face the same issue before, but I no see anything.

To God be the glory sha, I opened my portal 12pm today, and I saw ORIGINAL PASSPORT REQUEST! Booomshakalaka!!!!

Till now, I can’t explain what happened concerning that PFL thing, but I just thank God. I no even wan understand again sef lol. Thanks to everyone doing a good job here. You all will be forever appreciated.

CORRESPONDENCE LETTER & PPR - MAY 4

This was interesting to read. All is history now. Congrats!!!

UpcomingCanadia:
[img][/img] I'm a ghost reader here and I've been following this thread for a while now... please I plan to reapply what should I do now to address the VO's issue.
I applied through an agent and he said the reasons are baseless that I should reapply...it's for a bachelor's degree at Cape Breton island I'm 18 years old. Thanks

Sorry about the temporary delay in your application. Please try to blur out your name on this screenshot document and I noticed you did not properly hide your UCI and application number. I noticed you tried to blur out the information but it is still looking obvious.

I would suggest you be careful about these agents, trust me, you can do this on your own, it may look tasking initially but as you go along asking questions and gathering documents, you will be surprised you can even do much better than these agents. Some of these agents are money-driven and not performance-driven so they charge you heavily and do not add much value.

The first step is to apply for your GCMS notes to enable you to get an insight into the VO comments that lead to the refusal to enable you to tackle this in your next application and explain it clearly in your letter of explanation.

Please do not rush to re-apply, take your time to do it right before making the move to re-apply again.

All the very best.

Zodiacwarrior:
Can anyone please help me answer this thanks alot.

You can write to IRCC to ask for their opinion. You can just paint the scenario to them so it looks like you are asking a general question. This question is better answered by someone versed on immigration matters so you don't take the wrong steps.

Additionally, every university does have an immigration advisor in the international student's office. You can find out the contact of this office in your school and get their professional opinion.

As per the Canada immigration record, you are supposed to resume in Manitoba so it is best to get clear answers before leaving Nigeria so you can plan your move wisely.

NaijaCanadian28:
Hello..that was not what I meant, sorry I was not clear enough about it. If you’re filing tax this year, you will be filing for the year 2020 and you will be filing for this year in 2022. I’m not a tax professional but i have seen so many immigrants file taxes for the period they were not in Canada, I did it too as a new immigrant. There are benefits you will apply for that your NOA will be needed because that’s the only way the amount you are eligible for can be calculated.

Alright, no worries . We are all learning. Cheers!!!

Johanneiyoha:
Pls what is GCMS notes

The GCMS means Global Case Management System. It is a system used by IRCC ( Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) to process immigrations i.e ( study permit, Permanent residency etc) and citizenship ( applications for citizenship and the likes etc) applications.

​The system contains a detailed record of each applicant’s file, including correspondence to and from IRCC, documents received from the applicant, detailed notes from the officers reviewing the file, and other relevant information. These notes give an overview of the current progress of the review of an applicant's submitted application.

The GCMS notes are considered to be the only option for applicants to get the most accurate and exhaustive view of their IRCC file.

Read more about this on https://www.justforcanada.com/gcms-notes-understand-guide.html

Hope this explanation helps.

NaijaCanadian28:
Pls file if you can. It doesn’t matter if you landed this year, all the benefits you are eligible for (like GST, OTB-if you are in Ontario, Canada child benefit etc) will be calculated based on your most recent NOA. If you have kids and need daycare subsidy, the caseworker will ask for your NOA. Personally, I think it will make your life easier. I don’t think doing it yourself will be ideal since it’s your first time but you can employ the services of an accountant or tax professional. I have heard of free tax clinics for PRs and Citizens (you have to find out about this as I don’t have enough information about it).

Are you sure one can file taxes on an actual financial year?. I thought it is on a proceeding year basis. I tried to file my taxes this year but I was told by the member of the tax clinic that I can't file for now since I did not have a physical presence in Canada last year(2020) and was advised to wait till next year (2022) to file for the current (2021)calender year record.

Olayinka1981:
Thanks for sharing your time line.. Please just want to ask. Did you submit all these document online? Or was it a paper application. Thanks

Submitted online

Ade2303:
Hello everyone

I just realized one should also mention previous refusal in other countries in one’s new application,
Although, I mentioned the refusal I had in Canada but didn’t know I should mention the one I had in US in my new application too,

1. is there a way I can address this mistake to IRCC?
2. Do I need to wait for their response first before addressing it to them?
3. How severe can this mistake affect my application?

I re-applied in early March without NSE documents and no upfront medical, no update yet though�

Please see below how Pinkey2021's was able to address a similar issue.

https://www.nairaland.com/pinkey2021/posts - Credit to Pinkey2021

You can do a letter of explanation and refill that imm form. Merge both documents ( both letter of explanation and IMM form) then submit via webform.
That should settle it as long as you are the one bringing it to their notice and submitting the correct information as a replacement to the initial one submitted before they detect it themselves.

All the best.

Thaiy:
He need to be, he cannot come into Canada with an expired medical status, he is expected to still have a medical certified status when entering.
Besides, his medicals would have expired by the time he travels irrespective of a valid visa or not.

What he can mist like do is fast forward his travel date by changing the date on his ticket, and enter Canada before the medical status expires.

All the best.

I see, thanks for the heads up.

marcelonwa:
You no ask the IRCC official what’s delaying Nigerian applications like these

Yes of course, I did but he declined to respond to specific questions of such nature concerning applications.

elizyous:
With a study visa, are you allowed to work 20hours a week even though on your form u stated NO to the question, do u have recourse to work......
?

Please respond.

The questionnaire on the form should relate to the "coop" that is if your programme requires you to have some form of work experience as a prerequisite to complete your studies. Such students would be given separate work permits along with the study permits. I assume you clicked No because your programme does not have a coop. This is different from the 20 hours per week on and off-campus students are entitled to.

International students are entitled to work 20 hours per week as long as this is stated on your study permit the CBSA officer would issue to you at the point of entry.

Hope this clarifies

Hello, house, I thought to share with you feedback on a webinar we "( my school)" had online with an official of IRCC today. I specifically asked him if it is true that international students can work more than 20 hours per week due to the current COVID-19 pandemic.

He debunked it and said we are only allowed to work 20 hours per week and that we should be careful of taking information that cannot be verified on the IRCC website so as not to spoil our immigration record.

He mentioned they gave that leverage to those that were supporting the health sector and that they have stopped it.

I thought to share this feedback because I know it would be useful to many.

Cheers!

Blavkmaann:
My people oooo!!

Wahala looms!!

Please I need advice, I did my medicals sept 7 2020, and I’m leaving Nigeria August 27 2021....I’m now hearing that medicals lasts for only 12 months!

By the day I’ll be leaving Nigeria it’s barely 10days before my medicals expire!

Please what do I do?

Do I jejely go and do another medicals now (even if I hear you can’t do medicals when one is still counting)
Also I heard until IRCC asks for it, you can’t do it


Please wha do I do!

Epp me oooo!!’

Chief, my understanding is that your visa has been approved. I am not sure you should be worried about medicals anymore.

Other honourable members can weigh in on this.

Bioles1187:
Please quick question. Is covid 19 test free? If no how much? And can I do it at any general hospital?

I tried to google for approved COVID-19 Test centers and this is what I was able to find though the source is from Emirates.

https://c.ekstatic.net/ecl/documents/health-screening-documents/approved-laboratories.pdf

silvamania:
Hello,

I am looking to share an apartment with anyone around Saint John , New Brunswick. Please contact me .. a male preferably

Thanks

Hi Bro, also exploit Facebook Saint John marketplace too.

ganiruogene:
Please if I want to submit a document through webform, which visa office should I select? Nigeria-Lagos or Kenya-Nairobi?

Majority of applications for a study permit from Nigerians are processed in Nairobi, Kenya but you can send it to both. The responsible office would respond to you.

It will end in praise.

TundeTheHunter:
Thanks a lot for the words of encouragement. I got a little nervous when my PPR didn't drop the same day as my BVL. When I then saw a mail from IRCC this morning, I thought for sure that it would be my PPR, only for them to ask for Police Certificate. Abi do they think I am a criminal?
However, I have uploaded my police certificate today and I am hoping for the best.
I really appreciate being on this forum, I have learnt a lot from the applicants and gurus here.
Even if I don't get it now, I will keep trying.

All indications look like you have an approval verdict in the offing. If it was a refusal, you would have had it almost immediately after your BVL dropped.

It will end in praise.

Pinkey2021:
Let me officially introduce myself.

I’m not very new although I’m new!

I’ve been lurking in the backgrounds of Nairaland since early 2020 after I submitted my first application. And my! Have I grown since then.

I first heard about this place from a Nigerian-Canadian YouTuber sometime mid 2019.

After my first application, I became an active reader and soon realized the mistakes with my application. Even before the refusal came I knew I would be refused because my application was just rubbish�

But since after the delay, I’ve read and learned a lot from the gurus and expert here starting from as far back as thread 13! I became an active reader from thread 15 till date.

I’ve just reapplied after all the life changing nuggets that I gleaned from gurus like @frankrobbn1 @justmellow and some other very old names I can’t mention now.

I was in the background live when @Luckymama @fratermathy and the rest were here doling out advices and tips. I even remember when @Lekiboboe joined and asked his first question� And today he’s a guru of repute even though he would want us to believe he’s not. My brother only God almighty will reward you for all your efforts and time given to this thread.

Here’s my timeline as it stands now:
First Application: April 25, 2020
Biometrics: Sept 24, 2020
BVL: Sept 25 2020
Refusal: Sept 26

Second Application
Deferred program to Fall (Sept), 2021
Upfront Medical: Feb 25, 2021
Submitted: Mar 4, 2021 with MBS
Background Check: Mar 5, 2021

On 11th Mar (7days after I applied, I realized I mistakenly opted ‘NO’ to that infamous question about if one has been denied Canadian visa or any other country visas before. I quickly filled out a new e1294 form with the correct info and sent via webform. At the same time I sent a very compelling email to all the IRCC email addresses individually, pleading with them that it was an honest mistake.

Only Beijing and Edmonton I think responded that they’ve received my new form and updated my application with it. The email also assured me that my application is still being processed.

So, that’s where I am currently in my journey. I decided to become active by rendering solutions to the best of my knowledge and capacity to anyone who requires it. I’m not a guru though. I’m just someone whom Nairaland Canada visa thread has helped a great deal.



{It’ll Surely End in Praise for Us All}

That was really proactive and a smart move.

I wish you an approval this time.

Rootiab:
na bad market be this for me oo. Me that I thought they would cancel it. � biko ooo. Who wants to buy flight ticket.....lol

I understand the anxiety and also considering the huge expense of paying for the 3 days stopover.

Canada for the first time as of April 9, 2021, exceeded the United States on confirmed COVID cases in comparing the number of COVID cases per million people to that of the United States. Ontario itself is currently observing a lockdown so it is uncertain if the relaxation on the 3 days mandatory stopover will take effect soon. I sincerely hope it does. But based on the current situation, if you intend to travel but trying to wait for the cancellation of the 3 days hotel stop over policy, please go ahead with your travel plans because you never can tell what policy comes up tomorrow if the number of confirmed cases does not come down. This is my own candid opinion.

May we all reap the fruits of our labour and we won't do all these in vain.

OyiBeeBee:
Good evening house.

Please between QĽife and IOM, which one is preferred for Medicals?
Need to make a quick decision please.

Thank you

Both are very okay regardless of the one you choose.

Maygirl953:
Had ghost update on Sunday morning, had another one today. Pls what does it meaning?

. Fever don catch me. Lord, it shall end in praise.

It means a visa officer is currently reviewing your file. It will end in praise.

demure178:
Using 2 million plus, I no get that kind money,


Someone here, had dis similar problem last year on dis platform and he responded it was an error and he was given a ppr, as trying to locate the person text.

No problem, all the best

LadyBlaq:
I have submitted my application already like that. I was so scared that VO won't see the contents when they all appeared blurry so I started shading some documents. Please is their a way I can send additional documents and maybe reattach the transcript?

No worries, since you have submitted the application, lets hope for the best and a positive outcome. There is no need to worry yourself. Leave it to God as you have done your best.

You can send your additional documents via webform.

All the best.

LadyBlaq:
I have a question please, I removed a lot of files while trying to achieve the needed 4mb capacity. For instance, my transcript is 4 pages in length, but I only uploaded the two middle pages that had the course details taken while I removed the first page(bearing the address and office of the sender, name and recepient of the transcript) and the last page (bearing final cumulative GPA).

Now the question, is this an act of hoarding information? I am asking because i have seen a lot of refusals because of too much info or too little info.

Don't be scared about the refusals you have seen. Everyone has a unique story that distinguishes you from other applicants so I would say attach supporting documents enough for you to convince yourself that you are good to go.

I had a similar problem like yours while trying to merge my documents together to submit my application most especially the CLIENT SECTION which always takes the bulk. I also understand that the more you compress the documents, the more it looks so blurred and you are scared if the Visa Officer would be able to read it.

What I did was to separate the University Certificate, University Transcript, IELTS Result and Professional certification and attached it to the Admission Letter on the Certificate of Acceptance section of the online application portal. With that, I am able to free up some space in the client section. I also started each section with a table of content and page number so it is easy for the visa officer to see at a glance the documents in each section and makes their review faster.

It is better to upload your transcript end to end the way your school issued it to you without leaving out any page just to answer your question.

I wish you success.

Kayyyy:
Lol.... my parents have been shouting about extra luggage for the last 3 weeks when I show them my list. I’ll have to take them in small quantities then.
You’re lucky you’re on low cut

You can reduce your load from other items that are not compulsory you carry or can easily be gotten in Canada then spread the foodstuff between two bags to reduce the weight. The truth is you need your foodstuffs.

Another option is going with your load as it is and paying for extra luggage at the airport if your parents agree. You can take your food in small quantities as planned if you have explored other options in reducing the weight of your luggage.