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Anyone going to University of Manitoba fall 2018?

lol....just wondering. She already lost hope in the canadian study permit. I'm just trying to motivate her that she can get it despite her previous denials.

jnyuwa02:
I have seen third time is the charm, but never seen 4th time is the charm!

After been denied three times, is it advisable to apply again? Hope it won't look someone is desperate

How reliable is IOM Migration Health Assessment Centre, Address: No. 1 Isaac John Street, GRA Ikeja for Medical?

Go to kijiji.com to get accommodation

sogima:
Nice please what is accommodation like in windsor

Did they send you mail as regards to this update?

sogima:
Please i just notice and update on my application.

stating that my eligibility is been reviewed and also reviewing my medical. i did not do an upfront medical.

kindly find attached the update.

please what those this mean.

Yes, it occurs every month. You can send mail to Accra or apply for gcmsnote about the status of your application.

Martswoll:
Does this occur every month end ? Am waiting for medical call , eligibility under review. Exactly 2 months since application.

Congrats bro. I wish you best of luck.

kylexy61:
Ladies and Gentlemen!!!

My TRV has been approved

Oh my God! Thank you soo much

York University, MASc Civil Engineering

Online Application: 16th March
Medical Request: 4th April
Medicals done: 9th April
Medical Passed: 14th April
Approval/Passport Request: 26th April

Tomorrow would have been exactly 6 weeks since I applied.

Toronto!! Here I come!
#DreamsDoComeTrue

I will advise your order for your gcmsnote and work on your SOP.

Try as much as possible to write a very convincing SOP. why go to study this course in Canada when you can go study it in Nigeria? The VO might not know the value of studying OIL AND GAS in Canada. Educate him/her. What is the benefit of studying the course in Canada?

Famzyactivity:
Online route
All cic documents
Sponsors Employement letter and payslip
Tuition payment
Letter of sponsorship
Applied on the 1st of march
Biometric on the 6th of march
SOP
bank statement from sponsor
Bsc civil Engineering
Masc Mun oil and gas Engineering 2018
3 years working experience in the offshore oil and gas sector
No introductory letter from my company ,payslip nor pension statement and My sop isn't convincing I guess
because i didn't know about nairaland till after I applied

Hello bro, sorry for that. Kindly share profile ans as well request for your gcmsnote asap. [quote author=Famzyactivity post=66989924][/quote]

Hello bro, sorry for that. Kindly share profile ans as well request for your gcmsnote asap.[quote author=Famzyactivity post=66989924][/quote]

Sorry bro!. Kindly share your profile, and let the guru(s) in the house advise you accordingly. Don't give up; there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Brendaugo20:
Hello everyone,
I got rejected for the second time, the first was based of insufficient fund. The second one is
1: I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection216(1) based on your purpose of stay.
2: I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as stipulated in subsection 216(1) based on your personal assets and financial status.
Can someone explain

What questions to answer in your SOP to the visa officer (not necessarily in this order):

1. Introduce yourself and course of study in Canada
2. Why do you wish to study in Canada in the program for which you have been accepted?
3. What is your overall educational goal and overall career goal?
4. What have you been doing (by way of employment/professional development) since the completion of your undergraduate studies and now?
5. How will this program enhance your employment opportunities in your country of residence/citizenship? (i.e. how will your skill be valuable to the Nigerian market?), i.e. briefly explain the impact of your course on your future career and your home country
6. Why are you not pursuing a similar program in your country of residence?


The key reason why you are writing this letter is to demonstrate to the embassy that your purpose of visiting Canada is genuine, and that you will come back to Nigeria after your studies. It has to be very persuasive. Btw, the embassy knows that you might not come back to Nigeria... they are not idiots... what they need to be convinced about is that you would freely come back to Nigeria if you cannot legally stay in Canada anymore.

To convince the VO (visa officer):
1. you will need to be specific about what it is your Canada education would help you do once you come back to Nigeria. Just saying that you will come back home not convincing
2. you need to be specific about what it is about that program or its curriculum that would help you achieve your stated goals
3. you need to be specific about what it is you have done that makes you a credible applicant

Basically, you need to emphasize on what you have done and exactly what you will do when you return to Nigeria (be very clear and unambiguous about this).

cc:@Thesoj

Aghatise:
Evening Guys - appreciate a breakdown of the structure of an SOP. Thanks.

Hello bro, going through your profile I saw you post exactly the same information on the USA thread. Did you get the same course in the same school or what?

kingfintan:
Hello gurus, I have something bothering me, am about applying for a study permit, but the issue now is I completed my NYSC on 21st December 2017, and since then haven’t been working, please what can I say if asked what have been doing since December which is 4 month ago because I saw on the form I should write my current occupation , we all know it not easy getting a job immediately like that after NYSC, any suggestions?
Secondly how do I convince them I actually finished my NYSC in December 21st as my certificate says October 24.. Please help house.

This is the handwriting of University of Manitoba. Have you sent your transcript? If yes, you don't need a separate letter from the school because the funding amount would be stated on your admission letter which you can make reference to in your SOP and as well your finance.
All the best with your TRV application.

Uzee24:
Goodevening House,
My admission letter states that I have been recommended for a $5400 graduate entrance scholarship, and an email notification sent to me to that effect albeit not on an official letterhead.
My question however is, Do I still need the scholarship award to be stated separately on a different letter or will the one stated on my admission letter be enough to show the Visa Officer that I received such?

To Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

jnyuwa02:
Appeal to who?

Nice advise Jeremy. Can't he appeal?

jnyuwa02:
I think this is what is going on. CIC conducts its eligibility of review in two phases. First and foremost test is the financial test. Once this test is done and you pass, CIC proceeds to the second phase, which is purpose of visit, asset and financial status, etc, all ties. You didn’t go past the first phase in your first denial. Having refired and addressed the financial ground, CIC proceeded to the second phase and you failed. Now you need to tackle the second phase. I really don’t what else you can present that you haven’t presented already. Have you had a good relationship with your supervisor and does he know something well about you that he can feel confident to comment to the embassy about addressing whether you would return to Nigeria? Do you have a community leader in Nigeria you are close with who can address this issue in a letter to the embassy? Can you write a good SOP yourself offering a cogent rebuttal of the reasons ticked? These strategies would work. But first order your GCMS notes before proceeding.

Canadian Study Permit Application Processing Time is now 7 weeks, seems there are more applicants now.

This is a great news. Three applicants approved concurrently. Congrats boss

philoxy4:
I just wrote cic today,my application was approved and was asked to submit my passport.
I thank God.

Wow!!! Congrats boss

Thebushboy:
A P P R O V A L ! ! !
Thebushboy1 applied March 13 Fanshawe College, Paper route, Medical request 28th March, Medicals done on 3rd April. Approval on 17th April, 2018.

See me wey just dey congratulate people some minutes ago.

I appreciate everyone on this thread. God bless you all.

Warm wishes,

I wrote mine on 13th of April

Briemode:
pls those that have gotten invite, when did you write your test. I want to know if it's in batches pls.

Congrats!!! Best of luck. When did you apply?

Dorisdili:
Study permit approved!!! God did it!!! Thanks to all those on this forum that helped answer my questions in the time past. To all TRV hopefuls stay positive and hold onto God there is nothing impossible for him to do. Wish u all luck and favour as you apply... By the way please any idea how long it takes to get ur passport back after paying for the courier service to have it delivered to you?

Hey guys, I wrote the aptitude test and I got a mail now that I passed the test and invited for an oral interview at their office in Ibadan. Any one else?

Hello bro, why did you complete your Biometric in April when you applied on 28th of February?

Martswoll:
Hello Gurus

A little bit of me :

I applied for study permit “ going to Thompson Rivers kamloops” 7,600 CAD , first semester tuition paid. Came back to Nigeria last year October 20th from after my 4 years undergrad program in North Cyprus , got PGD admission into Business administration. Traveled to Turkey for 3days also Georgia for 10 days with tourist visa.

My worry now is , i see people who applied on March and got their medical call or TRV approval this April , covering the Nigerian processing time of 6 weeks as seen at CIC website , hence in my case , I applied online on 28th February, did my biometrics on 1st April at VFS lagos, my school resumes by 7th May, I’ve already filled and sent a defer form however.

So am worried that they’ve been on Mum background check for weeks now , even though I submitted police certificates from Cyprus from first day to last days and here Nigeria too . My status still says

“ we are processing your background check, we will send you a message if we need more information “
My eligibility review hasn’t even started , please how do they process this things , which comes afternoon the other , I was hoping I would be called for medicals already . Does background check take long ? And what actually is done during eligibility review?

Somebody help !!!

Wow!!! i thought they don't take time after medical request, I can remember you got medical request in February. All the best sage

jnyuwa02:
None, but I keep hope alive that someday I shall testify of the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living!

Hello sir, Kindly read through the application guidelines on the website of your intended uni. There are some courses in Canada that you don't need to secure a supervisor prior to admission but advised to submit in your application in good fate, and you would be contacted if you meet the requirements. These uni evaluates your transcript, recommendation letter and your statement of intent. Offers are made to students based on (1) their available project funding, (2) student's background and skills, and (3) interest alignment.

Endeavor to contact the Graduate Program Assistant for guidance. They offer the best advise. Also, note that if your intended course of study needs you to identify with a supervisor before acceptance, you need to be strategic in selling yourself.

I will advise you to read through the below link for more information;
HINTS ON SECURING MSc ADMISSIONS IN CANADIAN UNIVERSITIES
TIPS ON FINDING A RESEARCH SUPERVISOR FOR RESEARCH OR THESIS-BASED MSC OR PHD Part I
TIPS ON FINDING A RESEARCH SUPERVISOR FOR RESEARCH OR THESIS-BASED MSC OR PHD Part II

Otapiapia1:
thanks bro..i appreciate. Those guys ain't replying their mails

I'm afraid if that would be possible. You must submit your passport if applying using the paper route.

goingforward:
Thanks for the info. I am doing the paper route. . I would submit without it and wait for them to request for medicals.

Gracias

Goingforward

Yes, you can do upfront medical and as well not submit your passport if applying online. N.B: You have to submit your passport if using the paper route. The choice is yours

goingforward:
Okay, yes i will add payslips. My role is a full-time role.

I am presenting a personal investment portfolio, (in my name) that I can liquidate to cover for living expenses for my fam. I am hoping that this would also show commitment from my end that I have saved some money for my program.

Your thoughts?

goingforward

The company is only paying tuition up to 80%.


One more question

Please is it possible to do upfront medicals and not put Intl passports in submission?
I Intend to do upfront medicals but i need to make a trip soonest, so I will be needing my Int'l passport.

Will they ask for passports when they have checked my medicals? I hope this will not count against me?

Thanks for not getting weary of me.

Goingforward.

Quite certain he's going to get his TRV soon. He's one of the top gurus on this forum.

sogima:
Thank you.
Hope who is Jeremy.. Flavour awaits him.
Yes I got a mail that there is no mudate on my application yet

You are still within the study permit processing time for Nigerian applicants which is six weeks. Your application is just four weeks old and expect that cic already contacted you that there is no update on your application yet.

Just be hopeful for a favorable outcome because some applicants here last year waited for up to one year for decision to be made, and you know boss Jeremy application is still ongoing. Note; he applied last year September.

sogima:
Dear Guru,

I applied March 9th online routine and did my biometric 13march..
Up till now I have not gotten an up date from embassy.

This waiting process is so not cool.

I have seen people that got responded within a month. Is this long wait a normal process..

Yes, you need to submit the company statement account (usually 4-6 months). Just provide all documents that will show that you are finacially buoyant to study successfully in Canada without working. I also suggest your sponsor transfer more than $10k to your dom account, more like $13k-15k if possible... this psychologically tells the VO that your sponsor is able and willing to let go of funds.

Are you paid monthly by your company?, if yes you can also submit payslip to show that you are in full-time employment.

goingforward:
Hi,

Thanks a lot for your candid response. Do i need to add the company bank statement as well, if yes, a statement for how many months is ideal? I am looking to also add, purchase orders, invoices of payments, contracts with clients etc. to show that the company is doing business till date and can fund my program comfortably. What do you think?


Looking forward to your response.

Thanks.

Goingforward

Hello bro, check out this link for more infomation; https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eligibility.html?lnktrk=visa_less_six_months

olami101:
thanks for your quick response, how do I go about this visit visa since am a first time traveller with no experience.