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affoncad:
Please l hope it not agent that gave you payment receipt ? ,pls confirm that receipt and the PAL before you apply visa!

Its not the agent, its on the student ocas portal as "Paid", payment receipt and pal was generated via the ocas portal by the student, a mail has been sent to the school though, to confirm if its a grant or a scholarship, before proceeding to apply for visa.

techgen:
In my opinion, the best way to go about this is using sub headings to buttress your points and ensure they are convincing…the major concern here is your study gap…why the sudden interest in furthering after 9 years?

Again, your SOP is damn long…It’s not easy to read 29pages.

When reapplying, be mindful of consistency. else they might give you refusal for inconsistency.

Thank you bro. I have been schooling after every 3 years. Graduated 2014, 2nd Diploma in 17-2018, Bsc in 2022-2024. So studying has always been constant. Also the SOP has clickable subheadings. But the length tho. I guess too long

Bobomaigida:
It is possible the VO did not read all the SOP, they are human afterall, You can send the SOP let us review it together.

Thank you so much. Can you advise how to reach you!

resilience001:
the problem was all these were stated in the previous sop. may be it was too long. it was 29 pages. but everything was captured. Can I you advise who can help rewrite? or maybe i rewrite and point them to pages where those information are captured? also does this mean every other thing is fine? thank you so much

Na person wey go help you be that, u dey say make he advise you again

Good day gurus

I want to ask a question guys, now regarding who to notarize, if one's sponsor/Donor can't meet with a lawyer for Notarization ,can the Benefactor / Donee do the notarization himself? Note: that both parties don't live in the same country. Pls your input is needed regarding this matter ASAP .

You can appeal write a letter of explanation why you didn't declear the USA visa refusal. If the appeal is not considered then you can reapply

sato1985:
please I need urgent advice , I was denied canadian student visa and it was stated that I didn't declare that I was refused USA visa , please what can I do to reapply

resilience001:
the problem was all these were stated in the previous sop. may be it was too long. it was 29 pages. but everything was captured. Can I you advise who can help rewrite? or maybe i rewrite and point them to pages where those information are captured? also does this mean every other thing is fine? thank you so much

VO that have hundreds of application to treat will read 29 pages SOP by a single applicant?

Rewrite your SOP, make it short and be straightforward.

Those guys no get time abeg

JMG12:
You can appeal write a letter of explanation why you didn't declear the USA visa refusal. If the appeal is not considered then you can reapply

Someone made a mistake by ommiting a very vital information and you are advising of appeal?

Way forward is to reapply and give a good reason why he/she does not declare such information

The same reason he can give, but if the appeal is not considered he can apply, appeal doesn't cost anything

oluayebenz:
Someone made a mistake by ommiting a very vital information and you are advising of appeal?

Way forward is to reapply and give a good reason why he/she does not declare such information

oluayebenz:
VO that have hundreds of application to treat will read 29 pages SOP by a single applicant?

Rewrite your SOP, make it short and be straightforward.

Those guys no get time abeg

Thanks boss

My SOP was 33 pages long. My essay alone in my SOP was 8 pages long. I was told to reduce it, but I didn't. There's not a specific rule book to this.

oluayebenz:
VO that have hundreds of application to treat will read 29 pages SOP by a single applicant?

Rewrite your SOP, make it short and be straightforward.

Those guys no get time abeg

I’m not really sure, if Clickable subheading is the right thing to do…since most VO use AI software like chimook 3+.

Above all…do what you think is right after your due diligence research.

All the best to us all!!!

resilience001:
Thank you bro. I have been schooling after every 3 years. Graduated 2014, 2nd Diploma in 17-2018, Bsc in 2022-2024. So studying has always been constant. Also the SOP has clickable subheadings. But the length tho. I guess too long

MarksmanD:
My SOP was 33 pages long. My essay alone in my SOP was 8 pages long. I was told to reduce it, but I didn't. There's not a specific rule book to this.

And you think VO will take their time reading 33 pages SOP?

SOP is not even a requirement, many students applied without it and still get their visas.

You already qualified for study permit, reason why you got it, forget SOP.

Meanwhile SOP is still very important o but not a requirement

resilience001:
Please help.
I just got my refusal note on GCMS. These are the reason for refusal. Can anyone help me with writing a new SOP as this looks like SOP problem.
I need urgent help.

Applicant is 29yrs
With 9year work experience.
29yrs -9yrs =20yrs
Has a Bachelor's degree + diploma +Nysc: roughly 6 yrs spent obtaining Bachelor's degree and nysc certificate and average time searching for job..
20yrs - 6yrs = 14yrs
So Roughly you where 13years old 🤔 starting from post secondary education ..
Looks bogus!! Looks like you dodged PFL.

odilibe:
Applicant is 29yrs
With 9year work experience.
29yrs -9yrs =20yrs
Has a Bachelor's degree + diploma +Nysc: roughly 6 yrs spent obtaining Bachelor's degree and nysc certificate and average time searching for job..
20yrs - 6yrs = 14yrs
So Roughly you where 13years old 🤔 starting post secondary education ..
Looks bogus!! Looks like you dodged PFL.

Lol no. I’m a nurse. Got first diploma in 2014, I was 20 years. Got 2nd diploma 2018 at 24 years. Bsc was for 2years got it in 2024 from UK university. I dont need to serve. I have always worked as a nurse since 2015. Never searched for job.

Hello Everyone,

I recently got admitted into a post graduate diploma program in IT with a concentration in Business Analysis at NBCC. I hold the Nigeria certificate in Education (Economics/ geography) which was obtained in 2015. Since then, I have been working as a teacher teaching Business studies and ICT in a private school. I want to pivot into IT as I believe that’s the future. My sponsor will be my brother but I’m unsure how to properly package my application. I have no travel experience, I’m 29 and this will be my first time applying for a visa to any country.

Additional my school require a non refundable deposit of $1500 cad which I’m not sure of paying due to Visa uncertainty.

Please advise me.

resilience001:
Lol no. I’m a nurse. Got first diploma in 2014, I was 20 years. Got 2nd diploma 2018 at 24 years. Bsc was for 2years got it in 2024 from UK university. I dont need to serve. I have always worked as a nurse since 2015. Never searched for job.

Hello. We have a somewhat similar profile. I also graduate in 2015. Can you share if you applied for a masters or PGD program?

If you're not willing to pay 1,500 CAD non refundable as deposit, then you're not ready to apply for a visa. I once lost 4k USD non refundable after a visa rejection and I didn't die. People have lost more. When you have made up your mind to lose 1,500 CAD, then you can come here for advice on your study visa application.

Gloriousangel:
Hello Everyone,

I recently got admitted into a post graduate diploma program in IT with a concentration in Business Analysis at NBCC. I hold the Nigeria certificate in Education (Economics/ geography) which was obtained in 2015. Since then, I have been working as a teacher teaching Business studies and ICT in a private school. I want to pivot into IT as I believe that’s the future. My sponsor will be my brother but I’m unsure how to properly package my application. I have no travel experience, I’m 29 and this will be my first time applying for a visa to any country.

Additional my school require a non refundable deposit of $1500 cad which I’m not sure of paying due to Visa uncertainty.

Please advise me.

MarksmanD:
If you're not willing to pay 1,500 CAD non refundable as deposit, then you're not ready to apply for a visa. I once lost 4k USD non refundable after a visa rejection and I didn't die. People have lost more. When you have made up your mind to lose 1,500 CAD, then you can come here for advice on your study visa application.

This is kinda harsh. You could have worded this better. 1.7M is a lot of more to over 90% of Nigerians. Message well received tho.

Gloriousangel:
This is kinda harsh. You could have worded this better. 1.7M is a lot of more to over 90% of Nigerians. Message well received tho.

Try another school that has a refundable policy or can allow deferring in case you get a denial. Also, with the new IRCC policy not sure Business Analysis is amongst those that can qualify for PGWP. Try something more tech and see a better school that can fit your profile.

All the best

flowmama:
Try another school that has a refundable policy or can allow deferring in case you get a denial. Also, with the new IRCC policy not sure Business Analysis is amongst those that can qualify for PGWP. Try something more tech and see a better school that can fit your profile.

All the best

Thank you for your message.

I’m not sure any school has refundable deposit nowadays. The course qualifies for 3years pgwp. It’s in tech! Information Technology with a concentration in Business analysis and business analysis are in the shortage list.

[quote author=MarksmanD post=132609703]If you're not willing to pay 1,500 CAD non refundable as deposit, then you're not ready to apply for a visa. I once lost 4k USD non refundable after a visa rejection and I didn't die. People have lost more. When you have made up your mind to lose 1,500 CAD, then you can come here for advice on your study visa application.



Be nice bro, we are all here to learn… not everyone has a million to spare

Gloriousangel:
Thank you for your message.

I’m not sure any school has refundable deposit nowadays. The course qualifies for 3years pgwp. It’s in tech! Information Technology with a concentration in Business analysis and business analysis are in the shortage list.

We still have some colleges with refundable deposits policy , you just need to research if they offer your course of choice

Vankayyyyy:
We still have some colleges with refundable deposits policy , you just need to research if they offer your course of choice

Thank you

Pls, i have a question regarding POF, does the opening account balance matters or i should focus more of the closing balance

I'm planning on running a statment of account for 6 month, should the required POF be maintained for the next 4-6 month??

Gloriousangel:
Hello. We have a somewhat similar profile. I also graduate in 2015. Can you share if you applied for a masters or PGD program?

I applied for a PG diploma.

resilience001:
I applied for a PG diploma.

Thank you

In most cases low opening balance is a red flag. Chinook will flag it to the officer

Kelvinekpos:
Pls, i have a question regarding POF, does the opening account balance matters or i should focus more of the closing balance

I'm planning on running a statment of account for 6 month, should the required POF be maintained for the next 4-6 month??

With this type of reason, you risk another refusal if you reapply no matter the rewording of your SOP

resilience001:
Please help.
I just got my refusal note on GCMS. These are the reason for refusal. Can anyone help me with writing a new SOP as this looks like SOP problem.
I need urgent help.

Every penny,
Every wait,
Every loss,
Every pain,
Every courage,
Every challenges,
Every nay sayers…

If all leads to Canada, it’s worth it at the end✌️

MarksmanD:
If you're not willing to pay 1,500 CAD non refundable as deposit, then you're not ready to apply for a visa. I once lost 4k USD non refundable after a visa rejection and I didn't die. People have lost more. When you have made up your mind to lose 1,500 CAD, then you can come here for advice on your study visa application.

resilience001:
Lol no. I’m a nurse. Got first diploma in 2014, I was 20 years. Got 2nd diploma 2018 at 24 years. Bsc was for 2years got it in 2024 from UK university. I dont need to serve. I have always worked as a nurse since 2015. Never searched for job.

But you haven't work as a Nurse since 2015,you have gaps in between work and studying.
Even the VO got it wrong ,stated that you held same position over 9years,unless you stated that you have been working as a nursing officer since 2015. That is from 2015 to 2024 working as a nursing officer, ignoring the fact that you studied for 2years graduated in 2024 in Uk.so how is 2years study in the UK counted as work history when you was a student.

If the VO meant that you are a nursing officer held that position for over 9years after first diploma and after second diploma, you still remain a nursing officer same position and after Bsc same position as a nursing officer, it means after this course in canada, your position will not change ,so it will have no impact in your position and career progression.

odilibe:
But you haven't work as a Nurse since 2015,you have gaps in between work and studying.
Even the VO got it wrong ,stated that you held same position over 9years,unless you stated that you have been working as a nursing officer since 2015. That is from 2015 to 2024 working as a nursing officer, ignoring the fact that you studied for 2years graduated in 2024 in Uk.so how is 2years study in the UK counted as work history when you was a student.

If the VO meant that you are a nursing officer held that position for over 9years after first diploma and after second diploma, you still remain a nursing officer same position and after Bsc same position as a nursing officer, it means after this course in canada, your position will not change ,so it will have no impact in your position and career progression.

Let me explain. I was working and studying part time whole time. Now I have my own healthcare company since 2022. Im planning to study leadership and management in healthcare, so I can manage my healthcare company effectively, and also take on leadership roles in other employment, since I now have bsc which makes me partially qualified for leadership roles. 2 years while I was studying in the UK, was also used setting up my company. Na money from business I take do BSc. So yes, I have worked actively as a nursing officer in different departments.