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Family ties can be tackled with Birth certificates of siblings, marriage certificate of parents and as well write about your family like the love and how you intend to return to your family after your studies. Then purpose of visit can be well tackled with a good SOP by detailing your passion for computer information tech, educate the VO how maths and statistics relates well wit your intended course of study and explain into details the economic benefits of studying computer info tech. What is the economic opportunity you are trying to create and harness?
Please be as specific as possible.

What is your current job role and how does it relate with your course of study and link it with your long term goal. Why study leave for a 2-years program?? Hope your affidavit of return won't deter you from applying for PGWP after your PGD?

2page SOP (was vetted it by a trusted guru) this is totally wrong and won't make someone else be willing to go through SOP, take full responsibility of the outcome of your application.

All the best in your next application and ensure you request for GCMS note.

OFFICIALAEL:
Goodday House

My application got rejected today. I am thinking of reapplying since my intended program starts in September. My reason(s) for rejection is (are) stated below;
I am not satisfied that you would leave Canada at the end of your stay. With the following ticked, travel history, family ties in Canada and in country of residence and purpose of visit.

I applied for a two year PGD program in computer information tech.
-Studied Maths.statistics undergraduate level
-Paid one year full tuition of 10k
-Had 10k CAD in my dollar acc
-Have three years working experience as IT support with Microsoft certification
-26 years of age
-letter of acceptance, schoolfees receipt
-Personal documents submitted are IELTS, bsc cert, waec, employment letter, letter of introduction from coy, study leave grant, affidavit of return, 2page SOP (was vetted it by a trusted guru), intl PP, birth cert plus that of older siblings (all independent), salary bank statement (abt 200k balance), land gift deed from parents
-Sponsors documents submitted are intl PP, letter from previous employer, retirement letter,personal account statement , fixed deposit statement, land docs, shares doc, letter of support, affidavit of sponsorship

Please with the above information what do you suggest I do as regards reapplying?
Thanks

The bolded is not true. I will advise you to create a spreadsheet or table detailing annual expenses vs funds available. This would be a concise summary of all your expenses, and all your sources of funds. It will make it easy for the VO to comprehend your finances. Then back up your funds available with your SOA with tuition + living expenses and other expenses as stated in IMM129E Form (Application for study permit made outside of Canada).

It shall end in praise.

goingforward:
Hi @Asapant,

Thanks for your speedy response.
It's not actually Dalhousie university.
It's York University.

Why I am concerned is because I have read on this forum where several people stated that not making any payment of Tuition is not good for ones application.

My question is, if I leave the funds in my account to show the tuition money is available wouldn't it suffice.?

Plus is there anyone who has gotten study permit approved without paying Tuition.?


goingfoward.

Hello bro, sorry bro. From the correspondence letter, you were rejected based on purpose of visit and insufficient finance.

Firstly, to tackle purpose of visit, you have to write a very good statement of purpose because your undergraduate studies and employment are well related with your intended course of study. I will advise you explain into details why MEng Mech?, You will need to prove to the VO that your course has significant employment prospects in Nigeria, you will have to use this to prove your economic ties to Nigeria. Explain how exactly how MEng Mech will help you as a project officer. What is the economic opportunity you are trying to create and harness? Please be as specific as possible. Do some research into various aspects of mechanical engineering in Nigeria and specify how much that aspect of the economy is worth (in USD or CAD) and how exactly your Canada education would enable you to come back to Nigeria and revolutionalize your sector of interest. Go and do research online! Google for World Bank facts, or McKinsey, ADB facts, etc.

Secondly, insufficient finance, this is easy to tackle with well explained analysis of your financials. Create a spreadsheet or table detailing annual expenses vs funds available. This would be a concise summary of all your expenses, and all your sources of funds. It will make it easy for the VO to comprehend your finances. Also, ensure your sponsor declare the specific amount he's releasing for your studies and as well explain the sources of his income. He can as well state how he intends to cope financially with his family after the withdrawals of your tuition and living expenses. Basically, he should include all possible info that the VO may wonder about and back up with evidence.

Your GCMS will give you the exact reason(s) you were denied. Conclusively, follow your guts and involve God in your next application.

It shall end in praise

Lotusboi:
Please help ooo. I’m trying to reapply by next week
Submitted 4th April
Applied for MEng Mech
Previous background Bsc Mech. 2:1
Works in a Mortgage Bank as a Project Engineer (5 month) graduated last year
Sponsor personal SOA= 1 million
Properties worth 100 million plus
Owns a Company submitted CAC documents
Personal Treasury Bill of 23 million to Mature Sept
Shares worth 9.2 million
Travel history- Dubai & UK
Rejected 29th May

Can’t wait for gcms cos I need to leave this fall hopefully

You are good to go bro.......100% certified

Martswoll:
Guy Abeg sorry ooo... out of excitement I said I got approval, what I got was a passport request letter with some barcodes on it, which I submitted to VFS today alongside my passport !! I guess approval mail would come soon.

Wow.....I'm so happy for you boss. It's a new dawn. I hope to share mine soonest

Martswoll:
My people, my people , I just got my approval email by 11 this morning , Nairaland oooo them know my story !!

Just submitted my passport to VFS , approval came with request !! My application took exactly 3 months on the dot!! Mum knees are really ashy from prayers , the emotional stress is not easy , but keep faith hopefuls!!

Congrats boss. See you at U of M. What's your intended course of study at U of M?

zan1999:
My profile
PhD
University of Manitoba
Application submitted: 17 November 2017
Medical Updated: April 2018
Visa Approved: 31st May 2018
On scholarship

From the link you sent, it was stated that "federal Skilled Workers, Federal Skilled Trades and Canadian Experience Class: Express Entry are processed in Lagos while All other applications are processed in Accra.

Lemia:
I think it has changed now. Those applications are being processed in Lagos.

The last time I checked as at January or so, the link said Nigerian study permits were processed in Accra now it says Lagos.

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

Most probably, mine got updated immediately. I will advise you to contact VFS to complain.

uyplus:
That what? My biometrics is yet to be updated? Or should I wait to the end of this week and if nothing happens, then I send them 1 nextweek Monday? Do you think this delayed update on my page is an abnormal occurrence?

I'm concerned about your biometric. Why is it yet to be updated after five weeks of application?

uyplus:
Hi, this is the 5th week since I applied for my study permit! As at the time that I put in my application, the estimated processing time as stated in CIC site was 7weeks! I submitted via the paper route and even did my biometrics same day but it still hasn't been updated as completed. Eligibility review hasn't even commenced. The only thing that was updated on my page about 2weeks ago was my upfront medical report, which shows "passed medicals"! Is this slow normal? I submitted my application on the 27th of April, and my estimated time for a response is 15th June. I got admitted for a one year Masters of Public health at University of Western Ontario which is a highly ranked school in Canada and I am a Pharmacist.

Note: My school resumes 2nd September!

How do I send such? Hope it doesn't show sign of desperation because my school resumes in September.

Frankrobbn1:
It will be good if you send them a CSE inquiry email as your current application has passed the stipulated processing time.

VFS or CIC?

Prudento:
If you chat with vfs they will send you an email address to send your complaints

Can someone confirm the VFS office at Abuja?

1161 Memorial Drive, Central Business District, Abuja.

Very urgent please.

Lol.....Applied March 12, Biometrics March 16, Eligibility review started April 30, Medical Request May 1, Medical done May 3, Medical passed May 6. Since then, it has been on background processing and eligibility review since then. .
12 weeks counting, should I send case specific email for update or still hold on for CIC.

Prudento:
Applied April 11th too. Background check 3 weeks. Eligibility review entering 5th week now.
Does your background check show "completed"?

Processing times reduced to 8weeks for Nigerian Study Permit Applicants.

LOL.....welcome to the waiting club. Medical request since May 1, medical passed May 6. No update till date. The wait is exhaustive

Martswoll:
Guys not being desperate, but what’s making my application take this long? Even after I’ve passed My medicals on the 20th, I applied since 28th February .

I had the notion that approvals comes fast once you pass the medicals.

I was called to do medicals btw

Hello, CGPA conversion on a scale of 5.0 to 4.0 isn't done outrightly. There are some courses that are considered in conversion. Your grades in required courses are more considered than the totality of courses offered during your undergrad.

odimbannamdi:
Well, you may not be entirely wrong, especially since the bulk of my research for now has been on just one school, MUN. But then, their GPA requirement, as seen in the first attached picture, is written explicitly as 2.75 for 4 point scale. If you calculate it using the formular of proportionality, it converts to 3.43 for the 5 point scale.

If there are exceptions to the rule or unique conversion methods, i think it would have stated there. But then, your class of degree is not the only factor put into consideration as ample years of experience and excellent GMAT score could also make up for tje shortfall in your degree class. See attached pic

if you are called for medical, you are required to undergo the medical examination within 30 days of the date of cic request. Failure to do so may result in the refusal of your immigration application.

All the best.

harde116:
Hi guys, i hail una.

Please who has an idea how this works? I applied for over 5weeks now and till now, i have not heard shingbain from CIC. However, i need to make a travel to the US next month and would be there for a couple of weeks. Now i don't know when i would be contacted as no one is really sure and i cannot be running back if i am not done with what i'm going there to do. If i get contacted while i'm in the US, can i do medicals and also drop passport for stamping while i'm there?

Abi i cannot sha put all my life on hold like because i am waiting for TRV approval, the exact reason i didn't do paper route in the first place.

Please if you know anyone that has done this, kindly advise.

Thanks guys.

All the best!

ABEG ANSWER O...

1. An acceptance letter from a designated learning institution (DLI)
2.A Valid passport or travel document
3. All CIC documents; Document checklist [IMM 5483], Visa office instructions – Study [IMM 5832], Application for a Study Permit made outside of Canada, Family Information Form [IMM 5707].
4. Proof of financial support i.e documents showing the availability of tuition for one year + $10,000cad + other expenses. This can be your Statement of account if self funded or sponsor's statement of account 4-6 months), letter of sponsorship, affidavit of sponsorship, documents showing source of income; employment letter, pay slips, ID Card, letter of introduction if employed while CAC certificate, memorandum of association, tax clearance certificate if self employed etc.
5. All related educational and professional documents
6. Letter of explanation; This letter helps the visa officer to understand you and your goals. It explains: why you want to study in Canada, and
that you understand the responsibilities as a student. Purpose of visit must be well explained. Also, convince the visa officer that your main purpose in Canada is to study and you will leave Canada at the end of your study period.
7. Documents showing home ties such as birth certificates, marriage certificate if married, landed documents (Certificate of occupancy, deed of agreements, survey plan)
8. Police character certificate, passport photographs.
Ensure you involve God in your application. Please, do research yourself.

Setemiola:
Please my boss in the house.. Help me list all what I suppose to submit at Embassy for my Visa application form.

Thanks.

I doubt, I believe whenever there is an update on your application that requires your action you would be notified via email.

Martswoll:
Guys, is it possible to get approved on CIC account and not get an email notification of the approval?

Congratulations!!!

emeify:
Announcing my TRV approval to the glory of God. This is my second attempt

BSc Biological Sciences (Nigeria)
MSc Project Management (UK)
Proposed program: Masters of Sustainability, Brock (2 years with full funding).
Previous attempt was a one year course based MSc degree

Years of work experience: 15 years

Submitted March 19 (online)
Medical Call - May 16 and passed May 22
Approval - May 25th

Documents:
All IMM Forms
My education degrees and transcripts and relevant courses
letter from my employer and payslips (6 months)
Employment letters from previous jobs

Marriage certificate and birth certfs of my husband, kids, and ID for parents and siblings
Police certificate from the UK

Pension statement
Landed docs
6 months bank statement (self sponsored)
Hubbys letter from employer
My company documents

My offer letter

SOP explaining why am going for a second masters degree, how my previous degree and
job fits into my proposed program and my solid after study plans (I worked on this for like 3 months)

Faith in God

This is to encourage those who have a complicated case like a previous Masters degree
or think you may be advanced in age.

I had help from @Frankrobbn1 (reviewed my SOP) and @elles2000 (encouraged me from her own experience).
I am very grateful to both of them. I am also grateful to this great forum as I learnt a LOT from here.

I pray that the Lord meets you all at the point of your need

It will end in praise

Lol.....CIC are very unpredictable though. I thought decision is usually made after two weeks of medical request, but my case is entirely different. No travel history though

Prudento:
Chai. I thought the white man were quite efficient in doing things? It appears not.

11 weeks gone again, no update after medical passed 20days ago.

If that is the case, you're good to go then.
Fall 2018 is indeed a goal for us.

All the best in your application.

jnyuwa02:
I think you should see my letter written by my school directly to the High Commission and tell me whether it will influence a visa office decision or not. I am happy to share with you if you are interested. The prerogative is strictly with a VO to make its decision about a case I agree totally regardless of what a school says. But what a school who has made an award to applicant, depending on what is said, can carry strong weight and help in the visa decision. An evidence is on record already on my Gcms showing there is a back and forth between CIC with my institution (initiated by CIC), so it kinda goes against the claim that an application is strictly correspondence between an applicant and the VO.

My thought exactly. What jeremy said about USASK expediting his application is different from what was stated on my admission letter which states thus; "You must successfully obtain and maintain a valid Study Permit, and any renewal thereof. Please note that your acceptance to the University of Manitoba does not guarantee that your application for a Study Permit will be approved by Citizenship and Immigration Canada".

Austinpee4:
No University in Canada is allowed to interfere with Immigration related matters at any instance. The perogative is strictly with IRCC to make decisions and also correspondence are between IRCC and the client(applicants) or their recognised representative.

The bolded though. Can university influence cic decision?

jnyuwa02:
I think it’s stuck in the system pending some verifications from the USA. I have no doubt though that it will sail through. This success is for this house. Either way I will inform the house as soon as I hear anything which should be soon because USASK has written them to expedite the process. Only three months left.

Hello boss, what's the update on your application? I believed you got medical request in February, which is over 3months.

jnyuwa02:
Sir Frank, na wa for you ooh! How far?

March 12, 2018.

Owoch:
When exactly did you apply please.

I applied online and I didn't use up to an hour at VFS Lagos for my biometrics.

jnyuwa02:
Good question. You would be called for biometrics. I don’t foresee biometrics causing such delays as the filing of an application. Those in Lagos should report on this live please. If it takes long maybe a trip to the capital and filing paper makes sense. Take excursion and come here North and feed your eyes to beauty that will make you wish you had more than two eyes to see

How about Biometric?

jnyuwa02:
If you did biometrics in Abuja, you have to submit passport in Abuja. You can ask Abuja VFS to courier your passport back to you in Lagos when a decision is out without coming back to Abuja. I am not entirely sure though if you win, they still will courier the passport to you with the live visa. Even if they want you to come in person to Abuja if a visa is approved, it be worthwhile journey. Chat a VFS staff up live on their website, they will answer any questions you have. Best of luck!!

Ps: hope you know you can file your application online from the comforts of your room without going anywhere.

How about applicant with NO travel history?

Prudento:
You most likely have extensive travel history? If so I learnt they will have to grab your immigration files from those countries.

Congrats. A sign of hope for me. Got medical request May 1, no update yet till date.

kobyfresh:
Hi guys! My study permit was approved for May entry!!!

submitted my application on 1 March (paper route)
Got Medical request on 26th April
Passed medicals on 11 May
Got approved on 22 May

Submitted the following documents:

MSc Admission letter (MUN with full funding)
All CIC forms
3-page letter of explanation.
1-page description of the funds available for my stay, where I gave a breakdown of how much goes into, tuition, rent, feeding etc for 1 year
Bank statement of my sponsor (uncle) and his letter of support
Bsc transcript
Birth certificate
Police criminal record certificate
National service certificate

NB: I am a Ghanaian applicant

This forum was really helpful. Thanks to everyone who answers my questions and good luck to other applicants. Your approval is surely on its way. And don't forget to PRAY, very important.