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New IRCC Update (Effective Sept 1, 2025)

🔹 All applicants — including those reapplying after a refusal will be treated as fresh applications. Make sure you update your documents before resubmitting for a study permit.

🔹 The minimum required funds for a single applicant have increased from $20,635 to $22,895. This applies to all international students applying for a study permit on or after September 1, 2025.

🔹 For multi-year programs, you must show proof that your first year’s tuition is fully paid

odilibe:
Immigration cap may be effecting processing of study permit.
A school in one province have international student admissions drop down to 70 percent.while another university only admitted 10 students for fall semester in 2025.

My ward’s study was refused on a quite flimsy ground but good thing that can be easily addressed but of course she will miss a semester. GCMS showed RROC as the primary processing office while Nairobi was secondary. If most study permits are now being processed by RROC that is usually slow, then it’s going to be tough for most applicants going forward.

Profgordons:
My ward’s study was refused on a quite flimsy ground but good thing that can be easily addressed but of course she will miss a semester. GCMS showed RROC as the primary processing office while Nairobi was secondary. If most study permits are now being processed by RROC that is usually slow, then it’s going to be tough for most applicants going forward.

So sorry to hear that . For RROC, you have to constantly bombard them with emails else, they may take over 10weeks with your application.

For those interested in NBCC,

Application opens today. Application will open 1pm Nigerian time, but it’s best to be on the website from 12pm. Have all your documents handy as soft copies and the 100cad application fees.

Gloriousangel:
So sorry to hear that . For RROC, you have to constantly bombard them with emails else, they may take over 10weeks with your application.

Thats the shocking reality.

Profgordons:
My ward’s study was refused on a quite flimsy ground but good thing that can be easily addressed but of course she will miss a semester. GCMS showed RROC as the primary processing office while Nairobi was secondary. If most study permits are now being processed by RROC that is usually slow, then it’s going to be tough for most applicants going forward.

How will you know it’s RROC that’s handling your application because I summited my study visa application today…
And it was IRCC that sent me an email of confirmation..
Please enlighten me

mcsugk:
How will you know it’s RROC that’s handling your application because I summited my study visa application today…
And it was IRCC that sent me an email of confirmation..
Please enlighten me

IRCC is the main body but it has several offices across the world. RROC is located in Ottawa, there is Etobicoke in Toronto area, London, Nairobi etc. the easiest way to know is when you order a GCMS note. You will see the primary and secondary processing office.

What if the school required you to pay a specific amout of deposit and not full tuition fees?

[quote author=kc6964 post=136695190]New IRCC Update (Effective Sept 1, 2025)

🔹 All applicants — including those reapplying after a refusal will be treated as fresh applications. Make sure you update your documents before resubmitting for a study permit.

🔹 The minimum required funds for a single applicant have increased from $20,635 to $22,895. This applies to all international students applying for a study permit on or after September 1, 2025.

🔹 For multi-year programs, you must show proof that your first year’s tuition is fullypaid
what if my school only requires a tuition deposit (not full first-year tuition)]

Thank you so much for your response. I followed your advice and my visa got approved already. More interestingly, within the space of 11 days. I didn't show my sponsor's account. I submitted his farmland documents and only mention that he has cattles with pictures of the cattles attached. His appointment letter was also attached. Thank you once again. I really appreciate your response.

JMG12:
Read your story.
1. Your sponsor doesn't need to show their account if the money will be available in your account; you do a gift deed as indicated, notarize it, and show proof of source of income. You can do an invoice to back it up for his business; pictures in the farm are not just enough—that is cheap evidence. Also include your dad's employment documents.
2. Affidavit of sponsorship and notarize it. You don't need to state that the 2M and 3M were loans; it doesn't prove his business is strong. You can claim those funds as sales from castles.
3. Your wife will be left with your family, so they will look after her for you.

Hope you have considered living expenses before you conclude that what you need is 15M?

Thank you so much for your response. It was really beneficial and my visa was approved.

bullstriker:
While some Vos, based on how you present the application, may accept the scholarship as proof of funds, others may not be as lenient. Although these scholarships are available, they are sometimes accessible only when specific requirements are met. Temporary resident applications, such as study permits, are based on the discretion of the visa officer handling the application. Therefore, I recommend providing proof of funds (even if it is a lump sum) in your account ( you are not required to submit Dad’s account) and explaining the source. Suppose you don’t have additional funds to complete the required living expenses. In that case, I strongly advise you to request a support letter from the school, addressed to IRCC, stating that they guarantee the funds and that you are eligible for them. They should also know what the scholarship covers, how much will be provided per period, and when it will be disbursed.
Photos of the farm and cattle are insufficient for proof of income source. You should provide evidence of business registration, invoices/receipts and tax documents.
All the best.

odilibe:
The student advisor just been honest!
Why issue LOA when you''ll need PAL for study permit application.
You'll have to wait for 2026 PAL allocations to issue LOA .
Even if you pay it's useless.
PAL allocations for 2026 will be by January 2026,just a thought.

Thanks so much I appreciate.

greatman2000:
Thank you so much for your response. I followed your advice and my visa got approved already. More interestingly, within the space of 11 days. I didn't show my sponsor's account. I submitted his farmland documents and only mention that he has cattles with pictures of the cattles attached. His appointment letter was also attached. Thank you once again. I really appreciate your response.

You mean within 11days after your biometrics or after submitting your visa application?
Please let us know..

Good day everyone, I am interested in Cybersecurity course. I’m a lawyer transitioning into tech. I would like to study a year program to enable me to qualify for a three-year PGWP in any school in Alberta Canada. I want to know the process and how to go about it please. Looking at May/June or September, 2026 admission. Thanks

Good day everyone, I am interested in Cybersecurity course. I’m a lawyer transitioning into tech. I would like to study a year program to enable me to qualify for a three-year PGWP in any school in Alberta Canada. I want to know the process and how to go about it please. Looking at May/June or September, 2026 admission. Thank you.

A 2-year program in an eligible program is required to be eligible for a 3-year PGWP. You can contact me if you need assistance in securing admission.

Olaoluwa2025:
Good day everyone, I am interested in Cybersecurity course. I’m a lawyer transitioning into tech. I would like to study a year program to enable me to qualify for a three-year PGWP in any school in Alberta Canada. I want to know the process and how to go about it please. Looking at May/June or September, 2026 admission. Thank you.

Apprently the processing time has increased to 8 weeks

Please guys I'm in a dilemma right now. I reach out to professor and he agrees to supervise me but said they accept limited international students due to funding constraints.
Please what do that mean? Does that mean they won't give me funding? I do not want to ask him further questions. Please

Petrified235555:
Please guys I'm in a dilemma right now. I reach out to professor and he agrees to supervise me but said they accept limited international students due to funding constraints.
Please what do that mean? Does that mean they won't give me funding? I do not want to ask him further questions. Please

It means admission is not guaranteed. The school will allocate some fund to the department (e.g. $250k) for scholarship. The Department will need to share this money across existing and new graduate students, while prioritizing local students. The higher the money they receive, they more students they can funds and vice versa. Due to funding restriction some may only be able to take less than 5 new international student per year.

Don't worry yourself about it. Apply to the school and keep looking for supervisors in other schools. I was in your shoe in 2015/2016, and finally entered in 2017 with full scholarship.

I encourage you to keep looking for supervisors in all schools that offer funding for your desired program in Canada. All the best.

Hello house, please i need your advice.

My long awaited second study visa application was refused after waiting for 50 days. Application submitted date 16 July, Refusal date 5th September.

while waiting, i already deferred my admission to Jan 2026 intake New LOA submitted through web form.

1st Application~ Was refused because there was a mistake in my my bank statement Ticket.

Second Application~ The issues on the first application was addressed, but yet was refused for another reasons.

Reasons for Second application Refusal~• I have reviewed the application. The applicant's assets and financial situation are insufficient to
support the stated purpose of travel for the applicant (and any accompanying family member(s), if
applicable). Previous refusal noted. Partial tuition payment noted. Proof of funds
on file provided. Financial information is not supported with sufficient evidence for the bank
statement balances on file. Limited evidence pertaining to the source on stated funds. Bank
statement shows lump sum deposits and there is insufficient evidence showing how these
savings were accumulated. In the absence of satisfactory documentation showing the source of
these funds, I am not satisfied that the applicant has sufficient and available financial resources to
pay the tuition fees for the program of studies that they intend to pursue and to pay for living
expenses while in Canada. Weighing the factors in this application, I am not satisfied that the
applicant will depart Canada at the end of the period authorized for their stay. For the reasons
above, I have refused this application.

My Mom is my sponsor, she has a Registered Business

Documents submitted~ CAC business Registration, Tax clearance certificate and an affidavit of sponsor/support.

For the lump Sum, she sold some of her property valued 20m and just affidavit for transfer of ownership was submitted.

FOR CONTEXT, I plan to reapply this September when i get receive my PAL for 2026.

Please what can i do differently this time to make the application stronger? Any advice from the house please Help.

Thank You.

Got served…
Reasons for the refusal of your application
Officer Decision Notes (ODN):
I have reviewed the application. I have considered the positive factors outlined by the applicant, including statements or other evidence: The applicant has provided a reason for their visit to Canada. However, I have given less weight to the positive factors, for the following reasons: The applicant's assets and financial situation are insufficient to support the stated purpose of travel for the applicant (and any accompanying family member(s), if applicable).- The applicant is AAAA BBBB applying to a program in Master of CCC from University of DDDD. - Scholarship statements provided belong to a third party (oil and gas) and indicate a scholarship of approximately $50 000 . Insufficient documentation to establish the relationship to account holder. - Partial tuition payment noted (approximately $2000 CAD). - Estimated tuition for 1 year for this program: $35 800 CAD - I note that a mandatory/partial tuition payment has been paid to hold their place in the program. No additional payments on file. While this amount would be sufficent to cover the applicant's tuition fees, it is unclear how the employer would cover the company's regular expenses where these funds to be allocated to the applicant's schooling. No documents were provided to indicate that the applicant's connection to the company. No documentation was provided to demonstrate that the other shareholders of the company are willing to sponsor the applicant. Based on the documentation on file, and the limited information demonstrating the availability of the funds, I have concerns that third party funds would be sufficient and available for the proposed studies. Therefore, I am not satisfied that applicant has sufficient and available financial resources to pay the tuition fees for the program of studies that they intend to pursue and to pay for living expenses while in Canada. Weighing the factors in this application, I am not satisfied that the applicant will depart Canada at the end of the period authorized for their stay. For the reasons above, I have refused this application.

What I included in my previous application POF:

1. Scholarship award letter on company’s letterhead ($50,000 covering tuition + living expenses).
2. School entrance scholarship award letter ($3000 CAD)
3. Admission verification sent by the school to the scholarship board (on school letterhead).

What I did not include:

1. Link to the public announcement of the scholarship.
2. Email correspondence showing the process (my application, assessment, and interview and finally award letter)

What has changed now (after first application):

1. Tuition deposit now totals CAD $14,299 (school charges per semester, hence not paying in full at once).
2. Scholarship balance deposited into my personal account to cover tuition + living expenses.
3. Award ceremony photos with management.
4. Evidence for all transactions available (MT103).

Question:
How do you advise I approach my next application? My resumption is Winter. The MSc program is for 12 months [W,S & F].

Note: the scholarship is part of the company CSR project, I don’t not have any work relationship with the company
Also note everything under “what has changed”happened after my application and a day to the refusal.
Scholarship award is in USD

Hey everyone, I could really use some help.

I submitted my passport for stamping, and it was processed and sent back to the VFS office in Lagos. But just a few days after I dropped it off, I had to travel to the east for my mom’s burial and all the preparations.

By the time I got back to pick up my passport, they told me it had been sent back to the IRCC office in Lagos because I didn’t collect it within 30 days. I honestly didn’t know there was a deadline.

I went to the IRCC office, and the security guard there told me to either email a certain address or use the web form for passport collection. I’ve done both, but it’s been over a month now and I still haven’t heard anything back.

I’m honestly feeling really frustrated and stuck. Does anyone know what I should do next?

Thanks so much - I really appreciate any advice.

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[quote author=abimonile97 post=136735960]Hello house, please i need your advice.

My long awaited second study visa application was refused after waiting for 50 days. Application submitted date 16 July, Refusal date 5th September.

while waiting, i already deferred my admission to Jan 2026 intake New LOA submitted through web form.



Sorry for that, don’t worry you will get it next time..
First did you transfer the money from your sponsor account to your personal account?
Did your sponsor show them a sale document for the landed documents..
did your sponsor summited letter of sponsorship, deed of gifts and affidavit of sponsorship
Also was your course a 2 years program if yes did you pay full year sch fees as deposit?
How much did you provide as your POF in ur statement of account.
Where you going along or with dependent

[quote author=mcsugk post=136738871][/quote]No, My sponsor didn't transfer the money to my account, A letter of sponsorship was submitted.

For the sale of property, An affidavit of Sales and transfer of ownership was submitted.

it's a year program for cad 20,000. Tuition deposit was cad 10,000 but i paid cad 15,000

For my account:
Opening Bal, 24,208,340.00
Total withdrawals, 45,827,451.24
Total deposit, 63,167,342.00
Closing Bal, 41,548,232.00

I'm really feeling frustrated. please y'all should Help on what to do next to strengthen my application.

Thank you!

abimonile97:
No, My sponsor didn't transfer the money to my account, A letter of sponsorship was submitted.

For the sale of property, An affidavit of Sales and transfer of ownership was submitted.

it's a year program for cad 20,000. Tuition deposit was cad 10,000 but i paid cad 15,000

For my account:
Opening Bal, 24,208,340.00
Total withdrawals, 45,827,451.24
Total deposit, 63,167,342.00
Closing Bal, 41,548,232.00

I'm really feeling frustrated. please y'all should Help on what to do next to strengthen my application.

Thank you!

Also did you make use of an Agent…
How long was your account statement


While I am asking it’s because I did almost same thing though I am the main sponsors and I transfered the money to my wife account..
But I am waiting for their response…
But I have noticed that those that apply early normally get lucky..
I pray my wife get it so I can really explain in details hatmh agent summitted for my wife

miamipartyyacht:
Hey everyone, I could really use some help.

I submitted my passport for stamping, and it was processed and sent back to the VFS office in Lagos. But just a few days after I dropped it off, I had to travel to the east for my mom’s burial and all the preparations.

By the time I got back to pick up my passport, they told me it had been sent back to the IRCC office in Lagos because I didn’t collect it within 30 days. I honestly didn’t know there was a deadline.

I went to the IRCC office, and the security guard there told me to either email a certain address or use the web form for passport collection. I’ve done both, but it’s been over a month now and I still haven’t heard anything back.

I’m honestly feeling really frustrated and stuck. Does anyone know what I should do next?

Thanks so much - I really appreciate any advice.

Load your phone and call them then send emails constantly, state why you could not collect it initially and plead with them to send it to you

Afternoon everyone in the House, please i want to ask what could have happen when someone applied for Canada student visa without no reply from the IRCC since last year August over a year now.

Please kindly advice what could been the issue and way forward.

I will sincerely appreciate it, thanks.

Thanks

Osemigho:
It means admission is not guaranteed. The school will allocate some fund to the department (e.g. $250k) for scholarship. The Department will need to share this money across existing and new graduate students, while prioritizing local students. The higher the money they receive, they more students they can funds and vice versa. Due to funding restriction some may only be able to take less than 5 new international student per year.

Don't worry yourself about it. Apply to the school and keep looking for supervisors in other schools. I was in your shoe in 2015/2016, and finally entered in 2017 with full scholarship.

I encourage you to keep looking for supervisors in all schools that offer funding for your desired program in Canada. All the best.