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Hubby and babies applied in May. Hubby did upfront medicals.
They received a medical request on July 21 but we emailed them to remind them hubby had already passed upfront medical so they sent PPR on Jul 23.
My children's medical was updated as passed on Aug 2nd. PPR was sent 10 Aug.

I sent this because I know that this kind of news encouraged me when I was waiting. I hope it encourages someone. I give God the glory actually because he was merciful and prospered our efforts:

I reached out to them a lot
I sent a travel exemption request via the webform and email (4x. lol)
I reached out to the MP in my area.
I leveraged on the services of my school immigration advisors
my documents were very detailed and extra so they won't have anything to request or delay over

It will end in praise.

nochyks87:
Yes, I have sent an email and webform to Nairobi this morning stating that the purpose of travel is strictly for the reunification of family via open work permit and not with any intention of visiting. I also attached the gcms notes, proof of relationship, letter of application for authorization which was submitted earlier, spouse TRV, study permit, and passport data page. This afternoon, I as the spouse in Canada has contacted the MP office in my area and they have requested for information on the application so as to ask IRCC the status of my wife's application.

ok, that makes sense. well done. if you raise any web form, quote specific dates of their coming and departure. let departure be your own visa expiry. I just realized from speaking with my school migration consultant that they want to be sure you're staying, contrary to what we think.

May our testimonies come sooner than later IJN.

nochyks87:
Good day house. I am currently trying to figure out the exact meaning of this Gcms notes because its very confusing and I am also consulting with other people on it.

NOTE: In the application letter, there was never any mention of my spouse coming to VISIT me, however, there was a clear indication of her applying for SOWP and the main purpose was family reunification.

Hi. I might be wrong but maybe you should consider this: I think the GCMS note shows that they have already granted your SOWP for which they don't need to provide you a letter of exemption to travel because it is a nondiscretionary trip but they received a webform that your spouse and child planned to visit for just a month not to stay and possibly extend stay so this means that it is no longer non-discretionary. The policy on the website states that for it to be nondiscretionary, it must be beyond 15 days (a month is longer but they might think it is too short if your visa is much longer. Hence the revert to a regular TRV). TRVs are nondiscretionary.

I might be wrong but I couldn't take the chance that you might not consider this and possibly rectify the situation.

Stonehenge83:
Still didn't work.

did you clear cache

Stonehenge83:
Good evening all, is anyone finding it difficult to log into his or her account? Been finding it difficult to login for 2 days now.

yes. try another browser

Thank you so much. @yteem

Yteem:
Nothing outside all the necessary documents already stated.

Please see attached.

Hello gurus,

If I did my biometrics in Lagos but want to send my passport to Abuja, asides my transmission fees what else do I need to pay for an attach or do so that they process my passport in Abuja?

Urgent please.

My PPR arrived today!!!!

I want to share my testimony so that other people can be encouraged the same way that peoples testimonies encouraged me and gave me ideas.
stay on this thread and reach out, ask questions, be inquisitive, put yourself in the minds of the VO.

Frank! he knows what he is doing, I promise! Thank you Frank.

My timeline:
2nd application
applied: Dec 24th 2020
NSE request: January 11 2021
Uploaded IELTS and mybankstatement same day but it reflected on Jan 14th. I had already submitted everything they needed for NSE through the webform but since they asked I provided it again.
Upfront medicals: Jan 7 2021
medicals reflected: Feb 2 2021
Received confirmation letter and then sent an email copied from here with by another testifier. I got an email from Nairobi that they were reviewing my application, I should be patient and I would soon hear from them
BVL and PPR arrived: feb 22 2021

It will end in praise for everyone that desires same results. You will have wisdom and favor to cross this hurdle IJN.

Hello house. Please I need someone to assist me. I did my project defense since November last year and I have completed all my course work but my name did not come out on the last graduation list and I don’t know what is going on.
I cannot access my portal but my project result was uploaded.
Can someone please help with guidance or contact of someone that can provide guidance and help me?
Thank you.

thank you. Amen.

We shall all testify before this first quarter is over.

I used microsoft edge as well and it worked.

TeeMade:
Hello oreafe,

You may wanna check document size, try to use another browser too.

I uploaded a document on the Nairobi Webform yesterday and it was smooth, no issues at all. I used Edge browser. All the best.

It will end in praise for us all...

Happy new year guys. May we all achieve beyond our dreams this year IJN.

Is anyone else experiencing inability to upload documents on the Nairobi webform? I haven't been able to go beyond the first page since Tuesday.

Could I be doing something wrong? What should I do differently?

Thanks guys

good morning.

When one is reapplying after a refusal do I need to resubmit all the refence letters, from snr colleague, intro letter from work, intro letter from landed property development companies etc ?

Or I can simply submit my bank statements and leave all the others away since they have the record of it? Please your urgent replies are needed as I plan to resubmit this week.

Thank you.

Hi @justmellow,

Thank you so much for your analysis.

The passport for my previous travel history is missing but i got a police report for it.

I think I will need guidance for my study plan.

I am already working on the activity of the account and the other things you mentioned.

Do you have any ideas on how I can show that my circumstances have improved since the last time I applied?

JustMellow:
Hello Oreafe,

From what I understand from the notes, you should probably try to improve in these areas,

1. Your study plan/LOE or go for a program more related.

2. Include evidence of your travel history

3. Prior to your reapplication, build your account according to the inflows and avoid any lumpsum deposit. If any, carefully explain it and give source and reasons.

4. Your future prospect or career goal should be spelt out. Enlighten the VO on its lucrativeness amidst the current employment situation in your home country.

5. Demonstrate that your spouse (and you) are independently well-established both economical and socioculturally. Also include spouse's proof of source of funds.

6. Demonstrate how the kids would fair in your absence and steps taken to ensure that their welfare are meant.

7. Provide additional evidence that may help the VO understands the lucrativeness and employability of your prospect course and ways you've planned out to recoup the expenses back home.

8. In your letter, don't tell the VO that you're a genuine student and the VO figure that out through your filed application and good worded letter.

9. Include any relevant documents that can further help to demonstrate how your situation has improved or changed from the last.

10. Keep both eyes on your home ties.

All the best.

Mr Frank,

This banking history, can it be a Nigerian Bank?

Oyesquare10:
Good Afternoon Mr Frank,
I sent you an email, please I'll appreciate your kind response.

Thank you

I applied Oct 5th for the GCMS note

How come no one is answering me?

SO many testimonies here. You people should help a sister out so I can come and testify like you too.

Mobi22:
Please when did you apply for the notes

Hi guys,

Please o give me your opinions on this GCMS note.

33yo married woman Nigerian woman seeking entry to Canada to obtain master’s degree in comms travel to UK in 2019, no other evidence of travel financial support: husband, 2 children under 4 yo. PA has 3 siblings, 1 in US and 2 in CDA, one of which in a SP. Proof of funds: bank statements showing consistent low balance+ large deposits. PA will obtain masters in peace studies in July, works as monitoring + evaluation associate (data quality). I am not satisfied that the course of studies is reasonable given the high cost of international study in Canada when weighed against the potential career/employment benefits and the applicant’s personal circumstances. Based on the information provided by the PA, I am not satisfied that based on factors such as family ties, financial establishment and relevant travel history, the applicant will be a genuine temporary resident who will depart CDA at the end of the authorized period of stay. Application refused.

JustMellow:
Hello Chocs,

In contribution to this, the bolded isn't a compulsory requirement. The 10k covers LE and other sundry needs. People only do this out of discretion and not doing this has no consequences for as long as the stated funds doesn't outweigh the Total Available Funds.

The extra 3 or 4k can as well be included to the Room and Board making it either 13 or 14k while the Other column remains blank. Note that there is no specified format in filling out this section.

I always find your posts interesting and insightful.

One love and Cheers

hi guys i just recieved my gcms notes.

please tell me what you think. I had to type it out it was refusing to paste here.

the $10000 was USD; thats about 14000 CAD

33yo married woman Nigerian woman seeking entry to Canada to obtain master’s degree in comms travel to UK in 2019, no other evidence of travel financial support: husband, 2 children under 4 yo. PA has 3 siblings, 1 in US and 2 in CDA, one of which in a SP. Proof of funds: bank statements showing consistent low balance+ large deposits. PA will obtain masters in peace studies in July, works as monitoring + evaluation associate (data quality). I am not satisfied that the course of studies is reasonable given the high cost of international study in Canada when weighed against the potential career/employment benefits and the applicant’s personal circumstances. Based on the information provided by the PA, I am not satisfied that based on factors such as family ties, financial establishment and relevant travel history, the applicant will be a genuine temporary resident who will depart CDA at the end of the authorized period of stay. Application refused.

hi guys i just recieved my gcms notes.

please tell me what you think. I had to type it out it was refusing to paste here.

the $10000 was USD; thats about 14000 CAD

33yo married woman Nigerian woman seeking entry to Canada to obtain master’s degree in comms travel to UK in 2019, no other evidence of travel financial support: husband, 2 children under 4 yo. PA has 3 siblings, 1 in US and 2 in CDA, one of which in a SP. Proof of funds: bank statements showing consistent low balance+ large deposits. PA will obtain masters in peace studies in July, works as monitoring + evaluation associate (data quality). I am not satisfied that the course of studies is reasonable given the high cost of international study in Canada when weighed against the potential career/employment benefits and the applicant’s personal circumstances. Based on the information provided by the PA, I am not satisfied that based on factors such as family ties, financial establishment and relevant travel history, the applicant will be a genuine temporary resident who will depart CDA at the end of the authorized period of stay. Application refused.

JustMellow:
Hello Chocs,

In contribution to this, the bolded isn't a compulsory requirement. The 10k covers LE and other sundry needs. People only do this out of discretion and not doing this has no consequences for as long as the stated funds doesn't outweigh the Total Available Funds.

The extra 3 or 4k can as well be included to the Room and Board making it either 13 or 14k while the Other column remains blank. Note that there is no specified format in filling out this section.

I always find your posts interesting and insightful.

One love and Cheers

thank you so much.

I am looking at those universities right away.
@lekiboboe please help me find cheap schools for masters in communication or international development biko.

i paid just 4200 cad. I didnt know the tuition was that much at the time. TBH

Thank you so much for all these insights, they will be very helpful for the next few steps

Can we pursue express entry and student visa at the same time?

Thank you so much guys.

Hello Choc.

I am 33, married with two children and fully employed. I studied history and international relations from a private Uni in Naija. I was going for a 2 years masters but i have a masters in peace studies and conflict resolution from NOUN. I graduated from my masters this year but from my B.A in 2010. we submitted aaallll possible documents and extra. landed properties, intro letters from banks, a senior colleague, and other business and employment documents. I have 10000 us dollars in my dom account and i submitted that statement. my annual tuition is 17m in naira.
my sponsor also submitted his payslip and letter of employment and business registration documents.

Gurus please i need your advise.
Since I am also looking to restrategise, please share ideas on cheapest schools in canada.

I have started the process of getting the GCMS notes. so fingers crossed.

My PR points dont look too great.

Hello all,

I need your experienced views please.

I got admission in the university of Ottawa and applied for student visa. I paid fess and there was almost 20m in my sponsors(husband) account among other properties etc. I just recieved a refusal o.
Refusal was based on financial status and assets, family ties in Nigeria, travel history.

I was in the UK last year, and my husband and two children are with me in Nigeria.

What do you think should be my next course of action? Should I defer the admission and restrategise or go and do PR � I’m confused.

Ideas pleasssseeee!