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Pls I will be much interested in the form too as I'm having the same issue with First Bank. I have already sent you an email.

Lovethchisom:
I am in Lagos, but the person that did it for me is in Aba branch. I have the form with me. I can send to you but the problem is after filling will they still understand you. PM for the pdf form.
Go to Eagle square branch in Benin, The firstbank at Ring road. they might be able to understand you.

Hello People
I just booked my upfront medical with qlife but I was unable to print or save the page. I could only screenshot the page before network messed up. Pls am I still going to get an email of the appointment slip from them ?

ooa1st:
Hi,

Kindly use IOS or Playstore to download

LIZ IELTS
BUDDY IELTS
PREP
IELTS PRACTICE
GOODLUCK IELTS.

All these should help, mostly prep and Liz

Thanks

Thanks Buddy

Good Morning Fam
I have decided to take Ielts exams so I can apply through NSE route, I will like if someone could help me with some materials to prepare for the exam

Pee2Jay9:
Patience isn't one of my virtues so I struggled with this process but I thank God it worked out eventually.

1st Application: Visit visa refused in 2018
Study permit application - 10th July 2020
GCMS notes - 21st September, stating absolute rubbish that didn't tally with my submissions, I'm self sponsored but they said I'll deplete family savings plus other crap they wrote. I started sending plenty webforms and emails, requesting that my application be reviewed as the assessment on the notes were very wrong, all to no avail
Official refusal - October 2nd 2020. Reasons stated for me - family ties, personal assets, purpose of visit including travel history, lolz.

2nd Application - 16th October 2020
Upfront medical - 30th November 2020

NSE request for only ielts - 1st December. I replied next day telling them that I can't write cos I'm unavailable. Then I merged my LOE as to why I can't write + my medical sheet + tuition receipt of $2,500 to UoR and submitted in the column provided for NSE. I first used UoM LOA to apply but later adviced them to continue processing with UoR LOA since the previous admission was valid for only the winter term, no deferral. I haven't read of anyone doing this for an ongoing application and was strongly advised against doing it but I sent it anyway.

Medicals passed - 16th of December 2020.
17th March 2021 - IRCC finally replied one of my several emails (that processing has exceeded standard time) asking for ielts again. I had to promised them that I'll go and write it and send the upper week.
IELTS exam - 27th March 2021 but then, I didn't know that
BVL & PPR had dropped on 26th of March 2021
UPS 2-way courier to Abuja - 29th March 2021
Passport returned to me - April 2021

Documents submitted for both applications:
All IMM forms
In the Admission section, i uploaded:
Admission letter, Correspondence with school and application receipts
BEng certificate and transcript
Certifications - COREN, NSE, IPMP, NYSC

In the passport section, i uploaded:
International passport with visas to Singapore, UAE and Ghana
Birth Certificate and LGA certificate
Biometrics documents

Proof of funds section, I uploaded:
myBank statement ticket, amount to tally with a table I created to show all funds required for the duration of my study
My several Investments and pension accounts showing that the funds for my studies is only a percentage of my networth, all to prove assets and economic ties.
Employer's Letter of introduction
Payslips
Tax Certificates
Business agreements and Investment Certificates - I think some of these were unnecessary especially the FX investments.

Client info section, I uploaded: Table of content for documents , followed by LOE
Age declaration documents for parents
Birth certificates for siblings
An inauguration brochure for my dad as ICAN chairman, that had pictures of my family members as professionals in different fields
My personal land deed, survey and receipts
Proof of car ownership, explained as assets
Updated CV, Work ID card
Congratulatory emails and awards from work, some had pictures from expatriate supervisors, an award from global Manager
Employment history - all my promotion documents and offers from past and present

In summary, what I did differently was to only subtly rebut the previous reasons with same documents used for the first time (even the myBank statement was the old one I reused with no money in my UBA account sef, but I got a letter from Stanbic asset managers attesting my finances, and submitted SOA from 2016). I also paid $2,500 as part of my tuition, just to show commitment of some sort.

The Letter I wrote for the second application was termed LETTER OF RECONSIDERATION, telling the VO to refer to their error in the previous application and that I meet their requirements. I showed my POF budgeted as $50k (a % of my total) to cover the entire 2 years of my study - $15k tuition, $25k for living expenses & $10k flights and miscellaneous, as I'll be self sponsored.
Home ties were parents, siblings and friends, Stanbic asset management Investment letter, UK-DION investment certificate to be receiving monthly ROI to cater for unseen events while studying (all to show that I'm not going there to work), Pension, Landed property & Car.
I studied Chemical Eng. and going for MSc. in Industrial as a progression in my career.

The gist:
When the GCMS notes came in that first time, I feel into depression cos I couldn't fathom how poorly my application was assessed but I found strength, after many hard days, to maintain my faith, holding unto the fact that God won't leave me half-way. I reached out to plenty lawyers to just go straight to JR cos up till now, I don't understand what went wrong with that first application, considering that I had studied this thread from part 13 and know what was obtainable. I wrote my LOE using every refusal reason as subheadings and addressing each as it applies to me, but then... I learned some lessons - so much is outside my control, God is faithful so I should depend solely on Him than trust my own understanding, In such cases, sound more sympathetic than professional.

Upon seeking JR approach, one lawyer just advised me to reapply first and we'll take it up after the second time. Now, God perfected it. To all hopefuls, God doesn't put to shame those that put their trust in Him. I literally gave up plenty times and even stopped going to church, but His mercy and reckless love won't just give up on me. I even prefer traveling now than that December I had wanted, God's time is really the best and I thank Him for how it turned out.

Thanks to everyone that replied my enquiries and emails, I really appreciate y'all. I've made great friends from this forum, It's really overwhelming and I'm grateful to y'all.
Congrats and shout out to Lekiboboe (my amazing and selfless paddy that have always been just a chat away) and NairaLuck (my first application set-mate that it happened for before me, I'm happy it ended in praise for us all), IRCC made me weak to even type here again. Thanks to Frank (u literally had to stand by for my unending emails) and Dommakaveli - this 2 argued one time on one enquiry I raised, lolz, all follow o. Shout out to my UoR crew. I thank u all so much for believing in my application and wishing me success. God will always show you favor. Ehem, Brace up, landing gist to follow�

Big Big Congratulations Man
I will like to get in contact with you though

I will appreciate if you can drop the number. How many months does it takes for police certificate to expire?

Johnpaul94:
I do, I have som1 at Alagbon, i can giv her contact.

Thanks

Thanks boss

Lekiboboe:
See it here

https://www.nairaland.com/6321900/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/408#100023796

Hello my people,

Can someone help me point out the address of the Canada immigration I should put on my documents if I'm applying online

Canada High Commissioner
Canada

Will this be okay?

Opt in for Sustainable Aquacultureor Fisheries Resources Management. Memorial university

ayoadefantastic:
Ridiculous question but please does any one know of a post graduate certificate or post graduate diploma program a
3rd class Agriculture graduate with 5years working experience in human resources and fishery side hussle can apply for?

Will be much appreciated.

Thanks for your responds

Anon123:
No.. He is your brother.. a normal letter will do

Hello Fams and gurus in the house , I'm planning to refire again after a one year break, I just want to ask a question from people who have similar experience, My brother is sponsoring me and he lives in Canada and I will be submitting a foreign statement. My question now is does he have to go to court to swear an affidavit of support?

Thanks for Sharing

Lekiboboe:
Someone posted something related to that recently (Solution), try check it out. SEE LINK BELOW

Getting MybankStatement Ticket from FIRSTBANK NIGERIA
https://www.nairaland.com/6321900/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/371#99797739

It has to be on a letter head. After emailing them the waiver they are still gonna request for a copy from the school so it means you have to look for someone who will send to them with a working email.

Teepearls:
Thanks for this response. Must the waiver letter be on the school letter head? I have some people who drafted a waiver letter by themselves to other Universities and colleges in Canada and got admitted, stating that all their education in Nigeria were in English Language as it's the officail language in Nigeria. What do you thing about that? Do you think that can fly with MUN?

Yes I got admitted in Mun last month but you have to get a Proof of English Profiency but my precious admission in 2018 they didn't ask me for any english waiver so I had to ask and they told me that's a new requirement now.

Teepearls:
PLEASE HELP!!!

Hello people,
Is there anyone here that got English Test waiver letter from OAU(Obafemi Awolowo University)? I need a contact at OAU that can help me with an English Test waiver letter for admission in a Canadian school. Thanks

Trying to apply to MUN and realised that an English waiver letter is required for admission. Is it a must I get a waiver letter from my previous institution or I could ignore? Anyone gotten admission from MUN without an English waiver letter before? Pls help, it urgent!

Congratulations!!! we seems to have the same situation and the same school. I also hope to get my approval this time

Yk45:
THE EAGLE HAS LANDED..... who dey breathe?

This journey started officially in 2017, I applied 3 times before it was finally approved and stamped.

1st and 2nd Application refusal on the grounds:
● Family Ties
● Current Employment situation
● Purpose of vist

3rd Application:

Applied September 9th, 2020
Medical request: Febuary 24th, 2021 ( I had an upfront medical at hand, submitted it asap)
Medical passed: March 2nd, 2021
BVL: March 3rd,2021
PPR: March 3rd, 2021
Submitted passport to Abuja VFS: through DHL March 5th, 2021
Abuja VFS received It: March 8th, 2021
Counterfoil: March 11th, 2021 ( 2 year multiple entry as compensation for the previous refusal �)
LOI: March 12th, 2021
Then I had to hunt DHLto pick my decision envelope form Abuja VFS.
Passport received back: March 17th, 2021

Shout out to Frank and everyone that has kept this page with vital information. Shout out to MUN for let me defer my admission without getting tired of my request each time. Last shout out goes to Almighty God for finally making this dream a reality.

Congratulations!!! See you soon cos I believe I'm gonna get an approval this time.

Rootiab:
TIMELINE! TIMELINE!! TIMELINE!!

GOD HAS BEEN WONDERFUL
FIRSTLY I WANT TO THANK EVRRYONE THAT SUPPORTED ME AND GAVE ME COURAGE. @AWYS AND @JUSTMELLOW, @FRANKROBBIN1, @DEOEMMANUEL, @LEKKIBOE. I CAN'T MENTION ALL
I FIRST STARTED MY JOURNEY IN 2019 AFTER YOUTH SERVICE. I REGISTERED A COMPANY AND I LATER FELT I DIDN'T NEED IT.
THEN 2020 AUGUST I MEET ALOT OF AGENTS. ONE AGENT TOLD ME I WON'T GET ADMISSION FOR MASTERS BECAUSE OF MY 2.2 AND I SAID, GOD IT'S IN YOUR HANDS. I MET ANOTHER THAT SAID 150K FOR MEMORIAL ADMISSION AND I EVEN WANTED TO SEND 70K AND PAY REST LATER, HE SAID NO AND I FELT GOD WAS TALKING TO ME TO DO IT ON MY OWN AND I WENT HOME AND APPLIED AND PAID AND IN 3 WEEKS MSC ADMISSION CAME. I THANK GOD. AND BY THEN I HAD NO SPONSOR, MY MOM SAID SHE WON'T PAY AND I HAVEN'T TOLD MY DAD CAUSE HE DOESN'T LIKE THE ABROAD TALK AND I PRAYED AND TOLD GOD MY PROBLEMS AND I TOLD MY FATHER ABOUT IT AND HE ACCEPTED.

17TH JANUARY I APPLIED
DID UPFRONT MEDICALS AND GOT PASSED ON 21ST.
BIOMETRICS 20TH
CONFIRMATION 6TH
NSE 8TH
I SENT MAIL FROM 28TH FEBRUARY TILL TODAY 17TH MARCH. WHICH MAKES IT 2 MONTHS. 17TH, 17TH.
DOLAPO GOD WOULD BLESS U AND THERE WAS SOMEONE THAT SAID I SHOULD JOIN ONE ONLINE YOUTUBE PRAYER AND ON MONDAY 15TH THEY WERE PRAYING ABOUT CONGRATULATIONS AND I SAID GOD 17TH IS MY DAY AND 19TH IS ALSO MY BIRTHDAY. I'D BE 24 YEARS ON 19TH OF MARCH. THIS IS THE BEST BIRTHDAY GIFT AND I'M GRATEFUL.
I TELL U. PUT EVERYTHING TO GOD AND HE WOULD DO IT.
ESE YOU HAVE BEEN MY ROCK THROUGH ALL THIS.
WE MEET IN CANADA. THANKS

You can ask your questions here and the gurus will do justice to them. I have been admitted in MUN and I should be able to answer few of your questions

wispraise:
Please is there any WhatsApp group for those studying or applying for memorial university of Newfoundland?

Congratulations,
I will be applying for SP against fall semester and my brother in Canada will be sponsoring me also. Can you help me with few answers on how I can address my home and family ties.

- First time applicant, my younger sister (I am a Canadian citizen and sponsor)
- BSc
- Centennial College, Summer resumption

DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED
- Very minimal documents submitted
- 3/4th of a page SOP submitted
- Proof of relationship pictures
- Canadian Bank statements
- Parent's statements and property documents as proof of ties
- half page LOE - assuring that she will return after her studies
- nothing much else really

TIMELINE
- Applied - November 8
- Biometrics Collection - November 12
- Biometrics Completed - November 30
- NSE Request - December 10
- NSE Response - January 7 (IELTS was not done, and myBankStatement not provided, but 1 year Canadian banking history and medical and LOE were provided)
- Medical Results Passed - January 8
- SILENCE
- Correspondence Letter - March 9
- Passport Request - March 9[/quote]

Hello friends and gurus
I am currently interested in applying for a masters program in a university in canada.. The requirement is 70% in the last 20 courses offered in Bachelor's degree which i do not have. On the otherside, i have finished a masters degree where i got over 60% average in all the course i offered .. My question is , can i add the masters to my documents in other to meet up with the requirement for Masters in Canada?

I have my admission with NF already so where exactly do you need guidance?

Dude04:
Hi,
I just came across this, I am applying to Memorial University of Newfoundland and I will need so guidance in my application. Looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks

Thanks man. Na man you be

Frankrobbn1:
Boss, forget the company sponsorship and the so called scholarship you got from them because it won't scale through.... That's the bitter truth!. You claim to have a scholarship from a company in Nigeria, why didn't they transfer the funds for your first academic year to your account to further buttress funds accessibility by you (the principal Applicant)?. It might interest you to know that since my existence on this thread, I have seen more than 10 applicants that have used this company sponsorship/scholarship story from employer for their visa applications and they were all refused based on same ground as yours. From the wisdom of my experiences regarding this process, it's advisable you stick with your brother that is a PR holder in Canada, because your brother's sponsorship is more genuine and reasonable to the visa officer. What you seem not to understand is that, using a sibling in Canada doesn't adversely effect your study visa application provided you're able to show adequate economic and professional ties to Nigeria that far outweighs the incentives in Canada which would motivate your return home after studies. With that being said, since your brother resides in the same province where your school/campus is, I would suggest your brother should include a cover letter addressed to the Canadian consulate in Nigeria, stating that he will be responsible for your tuition and living expenses in Canada, and while in Canada you will be staying at his place/house, so accomodation and feeding is covered. He should also provide details about his accomodation, how many rooms apartment and address where this building is located in Canada.

Please refer to this link for further explanations pertaining to the REFUSAL GROUNDS that were stated on your previous visa refusal.


It will end in praises

Thank you so much for doing justice to this Mr Frank. Well my first sponsor was my brother,
he lives in Canada and already has a PR. Infact he lives in the same province where my school is and just miles away from my campus. But I got refused based on purpose of visit, asset, family and home tie before I got this scholarship from my company. I had my industrial training with the company and they are willing to retain me and that was why I started work with them immediately after my NYSC. They were willing to go into marine resources management and that why they sponsoring me for this program and there's already an agreement that i will come back after my studies to work for them and if I don't then I will have to refund base in the etics of the company . All these was written in my sop and the agreement was submitted with a letter headed paper of the company. I think these address the home tie issue which was one of my refusal reason in my first application.
And it was stated that it's a full funding by the company that's why I didn't bother to submit my own statement of account or had the company transfer some money into my account so I think that was why they refused me only base on financial ground.

Now are you advising me not to use the company as my sponsor anymore or I rather use my brother again Thanks

Frankrobbn1:
I regret to hear your study visa was rejected. The red flag I can spot out from your application is the fact that you used a company statement of account (SOA) as the primary proof of funds for your study visa application. It's crucial to note that the Visa officer's at the Canadian embassy doesn't regard company sponsorship for a candidate (employee) seeking for career advancement in Canada and no matter the amount in the company's account, the applicant's application will still be turned down on the basis of financial insufficiency. Because of this, there are several questions which accompanies the company sponsorship like -

1-) How long have you been working for this establishment?
2-) Why do the company want to send so much on an employee that is not sure will return back to the company after authorized period of stay in Canada given the current socio-economic situation of Nigeria?
3-) What impact have you made so far in the company that made you the right fit for this sponsorship amidst other employees?
4-) What does the company stands to gain as a result of this sponsorship?
5-) What is your annual renumeration in this establishment and what's the current position you're holding in the company?
6-) Did the board of directors signed a written agreement that they are aware and fully in support of this sponsorship and thus wouldn't pose to be a hindrance to funds accessibility and availability to you during the course of your study in Canada?

Were you able to answer the aforementioned questions accurately and persuasively in your last application? Now, you can see the reasons to why your application was refused.

In a nutshell, I would advise you file for a reapplication next year using a close family member (father, mother, brother, sister, step-father, Step-brother/Sister etc) as your prime sponsorship and include relevant documents to show your current situation merit the issuance of a study permit.

It will end in praises.

Good morning guys
I got my second refusal last week. I applied on the 29th of October

Thank you for your interest in studying in Canada. After careful review of your study permit
application and supporting documentation, I have determined that your application does not meet
the requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and Immigration and
Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR). I am refusing your application on the following grounds:
• Pursuant to paragraph 220(a) of the IRPA, I am not satisfied that you have sufficient and
available financial resources, without working in Canada, to pay the tuition fees for the course or
program of studies that you intend to pursue.
• Pursuant to paragraph 220(b) of the IRPA, I am not satisfied that you have sufficient and
available financial resources, without working in Canada, to maintain yourself and any family
members who are accompanying you during your proposed period of study.
• Pursuant to paragraph 220(c) of the IRPA, I am not satisfied that you have sufficient and
available financial resources, without working in Canada, to pay the cost of transporting yourself
and any family members who are accompanying you to and from Canada.

I was sponsored by my company and I submitted a SOA of almost 100M but I didn't submit my own statement of Account. Could this be the reason why I got refused or it's just that they still as foolish as they are lol. Even when I don't have any family member accompanying me ☺
I wish others waiting for their SP good luck. Keep hopes high and don't give up

YES I GOT THE SAME EMAIL. THOUGH AM A SECOND APPLICANT AND I APPLIED ON THE 29TH OF OCTOBER. I HOPE WE GET THE GOOD NEWS SOON

ChidimmaP:
I did my biometrics and submission since 18th of November. On the 19th, I got a letter that it is on its way to IRCC and on 20th got another mail that it had arrived. I just got a mail this evening reminding me of the biometrics, with a past date. What does this mean? I already completed my biometrics. Did anyone else get this message?

Good evening house,
second applicant, I submitted my application on the 29th of October and this evening I got a correspondence letter. I linked my application online and this is strange cos I didn't get it the first time of my application. I just want to ask is this a good sign cos all they talk about was my biometrics and how long should I wait for final decission.

Thanks Bro

Ginaruby:
Still same price.

Good morning Fellas, pls I want to confirm the visa fee price through paper route . A friend is telling me to go with 70k plus but I know the last time it was around 41250 + 1270(remittance charge) then 680 for SMS. If there's anyone who has applied recently pls respond

Thanks bro

Ginaruby:
41,250 +1270 (remittance charges) + 680 sms charges (optional)

Good morning house
Pls who knows the exact amount vfs is charging for visa fee now excluding biometrics cos I won't be needing that

Hi guys,
Nice job we all doing here to be honest I must commed the gurus here.
I have been following the thread and I attend to few questions I know I have few experience about so I won't say am a new member lol.
I applied for my first student permit on the 25th of July and I got my refusal letter first week of Sept with the same generic reason of purpose of visit, family ties and asset and financial status. I have ordered my gcmnote so it can help me refire. My brother in Canada was my sponsor in my first application but luckily for me I have gotten my previous company where I had my intern to sponsor my study in Memorial university and all the supporting documents from the company including the agreement between me and the company has been sent to me. This is a tuition assistance program/repayment agreement. This agreement shows that after my study in Canada I will come back to Nigeria to continue working for them. This carries the Pre-employment and post employment condition and agreement. I have been working on my Sop in the last one month and I have been able to pay my tuition fee also. I will be submitting paper route again before month end since I have defered to winter 2020 but I just want to ask gurus in the house if there will be any need for me to submit my empty bank account � And I stand to note any advice from gurus in the house.

NuelNuelTT:
My people, BVL and refusal letter landed today. Deferring admission to the next intake Fall 2020, ordering for gcms notes asap and to reapply Jan 2020.

Re-application July 11, 2019 online
No upfront medical
BVL and refusal letter came in today August 29, 2019.
To study @MUN, MASc in Energy Systems Engineering, had BSc in Elect./Elect. Engineering.

Four reasons given;

1. Travel history
2. Limited employment prospects in your country of residence
3. Personal asset and financial status
4. Purpose of visit

To all our gurus in the house and other friends assisting us here, I say a very big thank you to you all, for your selfless efforts and support. May God bless you real good.

Wishing all our people travelling this fall safe trip and great academic success in Canada.

To all our TRV hopefuls, please don't be discouraged, approvals will surely outweigh refusals. Never give up, I wish you all speedy approvals. It will surely end in praise in Jesus Mighty Name. Amen.

At exactly 34days bvl and refusal letter landed today. I applied through vfs paper route on the 25th of July . Got admission into MUN for fall semester post graduate school for FRM(Fisheries resources management) . I studied agricultural engineering and I graduated in 2017, done with service and haven't started working. Refusal was based on the following reasons
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on the purpose of your visit.

I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on your family ties in Canada and in your country of residence.

I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on your personal assets and financial status.

Documents submitted
Passport Photograph
Passport
Cic documents
Degree certificate
Waec
NYSC
Admission letter
Intent letter
Statement of account worth 30k$
Sponsor is my blood brother a permanent residence in Canada

Am defering my admission for winter semester .
Wish everyone who is expecting a good luck and for those of us who are denied not to give up.

Sorry about the refusal bro. I will like to connect. If you don't mind can you send me your whatsapp number. I also got admission into MUN and waiting for visa


quote author=Mykman1202 post=81450526]@Frankrobbn1...
I summit on the 9th of July(paper route).
Documents Summited:
Degree Certificate
Previous work acknowledgement from my employer
New registered CAC document
Sponsor(uncle)SOA-13million.
Reference letter from my lecturer and Dean of my School, as I am going for an educational program(M.Ed)
Person SOA-3million
House document and an affidavit to support it as gift from Dad and signed by my dad
A land document on my name with survey made as its been used for plantation business.
Relationship with sponsor-my mom birth certificate and his.
Receipt of tuition deposit of 2150CAD
Admission letter from Memorial university of Newfoundland
All CIC documents
SOP
My father's SOA-not financial stable
My Sis Birth certificate
My Birth certificate
Letter of Sponsorship
Affidavit of sponsorship
NYSC Certificate
NYSC posting letter for place of work evidence
Firstbank shares documents of past years but still active.

Refused on:
ties in Canada and home
Purpose of visit
Current Employment situation.

Please help ooo...
This is my second refused Application[/quote]