Jeff5gold:



I applied December 20
Got medical request March 26
Medical updated to pass April 15
Still waiting for PPR

did u submit NSE documents?

So October and November applicant normal route never get PPR.
Well God is working

Obanla your ppr next week

Oreoluwamipo:
Please am I to provide 2 letter of sponsorship and 2 affidavit of sponsorship since my parents are the one sponsoring me or I need just 1 of each stating they are together?

I think you can go with whomever will provide the statement of account.

olabisi6438:
So October and November applicant normal route never get PPR.
Well God is working

Obanla your ppr next week

This week never end naa

KRTL:
Refusal will be much this month..
Who you be sef

No vex boss

Austin163:
There's something I'm not understanding here
1. If my tuition fee for 1year and living expenses is 8m and I have a sponsor, I dont think it will be wise for my sponsor to commit or tie down that money when he can use it for his business turnover.
2. That my married sponsor has 10m as his closing balance and I have 8m at his expense doesn't mean he cannot sponsor me what should matter is the cash flow. Of course I can't have 10m and have a business to do with it and decided to forfeit the business because I'm sponsoring even its my son or daughter. I believe that the issue of visa approval is God as we don't really know what this people are looking for from applicant's.
3. Closing balance is the reason people go for magomago way by lump sum. My opinion o.

Here is the thing.

What the VOs are thinking most time is if you will truly have access to the fund you claim will be available to you.

While you may be telling the truth in your application, the VOs have been advised to use their own discretion. Hence, they may redflag you for something they suspect to be falsehood, even if it is not falsehood.

This is caused by VOs' past experiences with many Naija applications.

So always remember to pray. With God, nothing is impossible.


I should add that

1. VOs have rules they follow. Whether these rules make sense to other people or not does not matter. Our own is to follow these rules too.

2. If your sponsor has dependents, then it is the job of the VO to examine the account statement and connect it with the socioeconomic circumstances of your sponsor. If the VO thinks the sponsor cannot/should not make such fund available to you, that can lead to a refusal.

Spectro:


Brother, I apologize profusely for replying so late. I did not know you asked me too.

Yeah, I read on that their website (Canada visa stuff) that one must take another medical examination after expiration if they have not yet traveled.

For example, if someone gets visa in August 2021, they must take another medical examination August 2022 as long as they have not yet traveled.

No problem Shugaban Spectro

Ok, thanks so much

So its safe to say that for instance,

"an Applicant who did Medicals in August 15, 2020, got study visa December 2020 (for a Fall 2021 program) and wants to travel July 20 , 2021" is good to go opia?

For those about to apply.

1. Write a solid SOP (Statement of Purpose). This document is very important. It should indicate the following.
- What you studied in a previous academic institution
- When you graduated
- What you did between graduation and now (were you working, where did you work, did you just graduate?)
- Please, don't write that you've been unemployed. You are either a recent graduate or have been gainfully employed.
- What course you want to study abroad
- Why you want to study that course
- Why you should not study that course here in Nigeria
- Why you opted for the Canadian University you chose
- Why you opted for Canada and not some other country
- How acquiring a degree from the Canadian University will help your situation in Nigeria.
- How acquiring a degree from the Canadian University will enable you to add value to Nigeria.
- How you will be a law-abiding visitor and good neighbor in Canada.
- What you intend to do when you return to Nigeria after your studies.
- Declaration of funds and its allocation; who is sponsoring, how will the fund be allocated (fees, transportation, accommodation), etc?

Lekiboboe:

No problem Shugaban Spectro

Ok, thanks so much

So its safe to say that for instance,

"an Applicant who did Medicals in August 15, 2020, got study visa December 2020 (for a Fall 2021 program) and wants to travel July 20 , 2021" is good to go opia?

That's like one year bro. Remember the medical examination happened on August 15, 2020.

To be on the safer side, I'd advise the person to do another medical examination in July.

(In the previous post, I should have stated that the one year duration starts to count the moment you complete your medical examination... My apologies, sir.)

TundeTheHunter:
They asked me for police certificate this morning. So I have uploaded it now.

Bro, whats up?? Any thing yet?

Thanks so much, this is very helpful

oyibo4real:


Oh ok. I think I've seen your mail this morning, but let me reply here for the benefit of others too.

Documents submitted for him:

---All the necessary IMM forms(this time fill the study permit form in place of visiting visa form, I guess it's their new normal)

---Reference Letter from his school, stating his date of admission, current grade/class, reason for the request and expected date of arrival back to Nigeria(odi egwu)

----International passport and copies of previous visas to other countries

----His Birth Certificate

-----Passport photograph

----My school's Letter of Admission and Receipt of Tuition fee payment

----- Proof of Fund and sponsor's employment details

----- Affidavit of Support(financial) from my husband being our sponsor, we also included his consent here too.

----Marriage Certificate and Family pictures.

-----Letter of Explanation(I used a strong one cos I needed to explain why my eldest child would be going with me instead of the youngest)

I hope this helps,

atiteb4:
did u submit NSE documents?

Nah.....I ignored NSE

marcelonwa:


Refusal will be much this month
Is he a first time applicant?

Oga immigration officer well done

2. Financial matters

- Lump sum deposition is becoming a Naija tradition, and the VOs know this.

- If a lump sum will appear in a statement of account, you better be ready to do a lot of explaining and convincing. Otherwise, it becomes a red flag.

-It is better to make your (or your Sponsor's) account look as genuine as possible. Lump sum close to application time is not cool. Some people get away with it if they are ready to explain and convince, but it's too risky.

- If sponsor has dependents, the number of dependents and the closing balance in the statement of account are factors these VOs look at. If the closing balance is 12 million, and sponsor is giving you 10 million, but sponsor has ten children...

- Your sponsor should be able to have a safe and comfortable balance if sponsorship fund is disbursed to you. If not, that's red flag.

RELAN2446:

This week never end naa

The week don end Abeg ���
Till next week....still waiting for my PPR, next week will be the 4th week��‍♂️

Austin163:
There's something I'm not understanding here
1. If my tuition fee for 1year and living expenses is 8m and I have a sponsor, I dont think it will be wise for my sponsor to commit or tie down that money when he can use it for his business turnover.
2. That my married sponsor has 10m as his closing balance and I have 8m at his expense doesn't mean he cannot sponsor me what should matter is the cash flow. Of course I can't have 10m and have a business to do with it and decided to forfeit the business because I'm sponsoring even its my son or daughter. I believe that the issue of visa approval is God as we don't really know what this people are looking for from applicant's.
3. Closing balance is the reason people go for magomago way by lump sum. My opinion o.

I think here is where they become suspicious and ruthless. Once the picture shows that the same money for sponsorship could be invested by the sponsor. The suspicious that the money may not be available comes in. And for visa decisions 1% doubt is greater than the 99% trust. In presenting financial strong ties, outside business, the sponsor's income MUST have been built or saved overtime. The source too should be stated even if not shown. Every large deposits within the months prior to printing account statements these days are suspicious and the many reasons for refusal for personal assets and finances. Instead of being in a hurry to beat the May 15th submission benchmark for Fall 2021 applicants, the focus should be on getting a strong financial tries which is commonly the biggest problem. I know lots of explanation have been done by gurus in this regard but regularly sensitizing people will just be fine. As well people don't even make personal search these days and the Canada waka need patience and effort to get it right. Sponsors must display strong financial stand not just in the volume of account balance or inflow and outflow but the consistency in savings. Like someone posted yesterday that he has a monthly salary of 450k but with a turn over of 21m in the past 6 months. Realistically how is this attainable? These are some of the issues. I am still learning and I will continue to learn cos this Canada matter is simply difficult.

Good afternoon everyone, was here 2012 when I was seeking admission into Unilag.

Im here again on CANADA Issue, I have gone through many threads, questions and answers and I must really commend you guys for this selfless service.

Quick one, I applied for a year Diploma course at Sheridan and I've been given a firm offer into two courses. So I got a mail asking to apply for a student permit before May 15.

These were the documents listed to apply for student visa and out of all, I don't seem to understand some
Evidence of requirement of study (I still don't know what this means)

Letter of acceptance, Is it until I make payment before I can get letter of acceptance or I can use my offer letter. Also if I must pay before getting acceptance letter, is it compulsory I pay full payment or I can pay acceptance fee however the school (Sheridan) didn't give option to pay acceptance fee.

Proof of funds:- I have an in the US who is sponsoring me but the issue is just that we don't use same surname coz shes married, so how do I go about that..

Also, after reading some comments here, I saw post on letter of purpose, I have read it and digested the format, however I want to ask if it will be uploaded along with the Proof of funds or what Section will it be uploaded?

Thanks

Good evening everyone.
I’m about to submit my application finally but I have a question about the proof of funds.
My dad has a separate account specifically for university funds that he has been depositing money in. That is the account we got mybankstatement for. However I’ve been reading the past few pages of this thread and I’m seeing that there has to be proof that he can support the other members of my family as well. Do I explain in the letter of sponsorship that this account is solely for university fees or do I need to give proof of money in another account.

Jeff5gold:



Oga immigration officer well done

I actually meant ppr
May Una no vex

Anon123:


The bolded should not be an issue if the applicant included a sponsorship letter signed by the brother knowing full well of the implications.

That isn't the issue. they just want to be sure that he can comfortably sponsor you even if he says so. He needs to be able to cater for you and his dependents

Spectro:
2. Financial matters

- Lump sum deposition is becoming a Naija tradition, and the VOs know this.

- If a lump sum will appear in a statement of account, you better be ready to do a lot of explaining and convincing. Otherwise, it becomes a red flag.

-It is better to make your (or your Sponsor's) account look as genuine as possible. Lump sum close to application time is not cool. Some people get away with it if they are ready to explain and convince, but it's too risky.

- If sponsor has dependents, the number of dependents and the closing balance in the statement of account are factors these VOs look at. If the closing balance is 12 million, and sponsor is giving you 10 million, but sponsor has ten children...

- Your sponsor should be able to have a safe and comfortable balance if sponsorship fund is disbursed to you. If not, that's red flag.

General Spectro sir,

Please can you enlighten we that are self Sponsored/business owner on how to address our financial prove and legitimate documents to submit regarding financial aspects

Thanks.

Looking forward

Officialksolo:


General Spectro sir,

Please can you enlighten we that are self Sponsored/business owner on how to address our financial prove and legitimate documents to submit regarding financial aspects

Thanks.

Looking forward

As a self-sponsor

Make sure you have the following in your account.

1. Tuition for a year
2. Living expenses, 10000 CAD at the very least. (10500 upward is preferrable)
3. Expenses for traveling to Canada, 3 days quarantine in a hotel
4. Remaining balance should be commensurate with the financial needs of your dependents (if they are staying in Nigeria) for the period of that year (but preferably more than that year).

Secondly

1. Avoid lump sums, unless these are business regulars.
2. Present genuine bank statement
3. Explain your self-sponsorship in your SOP, and how it will not adversely impact your dependents financially.
4. Explain how you wish to set aside your fund (transportation, feeding, etc.,) when you finally travel, so that the VOs will know you have a sense of responsibility and financial intelligence.

Connect your hometies to your business and dependents.

In regards to legitimate documents, submit

1. Personal account (MBS is good, but you can submit MBS and normal account statement).
2. Business account (if you wish, but it helps)
3. Business CAC
4. Other proof of business establishment

childgodly:
Good evening everyone.
I’m about to submit my application finally but I have a question about the proof of funds.
My dad has a separate account specifically for university funds that he has been depositing money in. That is the account we got mybankstatement for. However I’ve been reading the past few pages of this thread and I’m seeing that there has to be proof that he can support the other members of my family as well. Do I explain in the letter of sponsorship that this account is solely for university fees or do I need to give proof of money in another account.

If there's sufficient amount in the second account, you can also submit it, but I'm guessing that's not the case so a letter of sponsorship stating the funds in the MBS provided is solely for your Canadian education and maybe living expenses.

@spectro

please my brother was going to be my sponsor however his registered business acc has not been functional so most of his funds have been going through his personal account. However his wife has paid employment and is willing to stand as my guarantor. Which of them do you advise that I use or can I present both of them as my co-sponsors
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Spectro:



Here is the thing.

What the VOs are thinking most time is if you will truly have access to the fund you claim will be available to you.

While you may be telling the truth in your application, the VOs have been advised to use their own discretion. Hence, they may redflag you for something they suspect to be falsehood, even if it is not falsehood.

This is caused by VOs' past experiences with many Naija applications.

So always remember to pray. With God, nothing is impossible.


I should add that

1. VOs have rules they follow. Whether these rules make sense to other people or not does not matter. Our own is to follow these rules too.

2. If your sponsor has dependents, then it is the job of the VO to examine the account statement and connect it with the socioeconomic circumstances of your sponsor. If the VO thinks the sponsor cannot/should not make such fund available to you, that can lead to a refusal.

exactly

chidika:
@spectro

please my brother was going to be my sponsor however his registered business acc has not been functional so most of his funds have been going through his personal account. However his wife has paid employment and is willing to stand as my guarantor. Which of them do you advise that I use or can I present both of them as my co-sponsors
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As long as your brother's account is funded normally, you can present his personal account.

But you must also present his business establishment documents, such as CAC document, and other associated ones.

Whatever you think may raise suspicion, explain very well in your SOP.

However, your brother's personal account is fine.

Spectro:


As long as your brother's account is funded normally, you can present his personal account.

But you must also present his business establishment documents, such as CAC document, and other associated ones.

Whatever you think may raise suspicion, explain very well in your SOP.

However, your brother's personal account is fine.

thanks a lot, so are you saying I don't need to use both of them or can I use both of them their conbined balance is more solid

Spectro:


As a self-sponsor

Make sure you have the following in your account.

1. Tuition for a year
2. Living expenses, 10000 CAD at the very least. (10500 upward is preferrable)
3. Expenses for traveling to Canada, 3 days quarantine in a hotel
4. Remaining balance should be commensurate with the financial needs of your dependents (if they are staying in Nigeria) for the period of that year (but preferably more than that year).

Secondly

1. Avoid lump sums, unless these are business regulars.
2. Present genuine bank statement
3. Explain your self-sponsorship in your SOP, and how it will not adversely impact your dependents financially.
4. Explain how you wish to set aside your fund (transportation, feeding, etc.,) when you finally travel, so that the VOs will know you have a sense of responsibility and financial intelligence.

Connect your hometies to your business and dependents.

In regards to legitimate documents, submit

1. Personal account (MBS is good, but you can submit MBS and normal account statement).
2. Business account (if you wish, but it helps)
3. Business CAC
4. Other proof of business establishment

Thanks so much brotherman

I'm single and first born of the family

childgodly:
Good evening everyone.
I’m about to submit my application finally but I have a question about the proof of funds.
My dad has a separate account specifically for university funds that he has been depositing money in. That is the account we got mybankstatement for. However I’ve been reading the past few pages of this thread and I’m seeing that there has to be proof that he can support the other members of my family as well. Do I explain in the letter of sponsorship that this account is solely for university fees or do I need to give proof of money in another account.

If the bank account created for your university studies purpose is funded sufficiently, and if it bears your name, then explain very well in your SOP. The VOs will understand.

If it bears your father's name, explain too.

The most important thing is that the bank account you speak of has sufficient fund in it, i.e., tuition, living expenses and other unavoidable expenditures.

While I think it's impressive what your dad has done, it won't hurt your application if you submit that MBS and your father's personal account MBS, since you have stated that he is your sponsor.

Your father, as your sponsor, is expected to present a letter of sponsorship. He is to explain how he intends to sponsor you, given the available funds.

He should also present an Affidavit regarding sponsorship declaration, where he declares his funds, assets, sources of income, etc...

He should also present an Affidavit regarding financial support. That is where he affirms that he will truly sponsor you with sososo amount and for sososo purpose.

(If you are wondering how to go about this, please look it up via the Internet... I don't have any sample here.)

I was asked to upload IELT exam which I did few weeks ago and the results is out. No downloaded documents on the IELT page to upload, what can I do?

chidika:


thanks a lot, so are you saying I don't need to use both of them or can I use both of them their conbined balance is more solid

You can use both of them, but sometimes, sponsorships by in-laws are vetted more and a bit suspicious because they are not the closest relatives to one.

If both of them are indeed willing to sponsor you, you may have to go the extra mile in legally binding this agreement, by notarizing, etc.

gentledoj:
I was asked to upload IELT exam which I did few weeks ago and the results is out. No downloaded documents on the IELT page to upload, what can I do?

An IELTS certificate may be sent to your home address (or you may have to go get it yourself)

Have you submitted your visa application?

If no, attach the ielts certificate to other documents intended for the category of client information.

If yes, send the ielts certificate via webform and/or email to IRCC.


It will end in praise.