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kobobay:
On 31st of December, 2025. Ontario, an healthcare worker (PSW & community service worker)

When did you apply? What province are you? What do you do? How much do you make? The officer puts all of these into consideration while access your kids applications. I'm in the same shoe with you. I applied for my three kids since November 2025 but not heard back from them.

amnotapervert:
I am sorry about the refusal. I know that can be very frustrating, especially when it involves your children.

If I may ask, what about your husband/ Father of the kids? That can help us understand the scenario from IRCC’s perspective.

Since you are on a temporary visa, the officer may believe that if your children come to Canada, there would be fewer ties to Nigeria. For “insufficient ties,” because your children are minors, the officer mainly assesses ties through you.

They may feel that if you do not get PR after your work permit expires, you may have little reason to return to Nigeria.

Regarding insufficient funds, bringing three children on a single income can raise concerns. Unless you are in the top income bracket ($120,000 above) supporting a family of four in Canada is expensive.

For a family of four (you + 3 children), officers may expect to see approximately $25,000–$35,000+ in available funds (depending on the province and whether tuition is involved). If you showed only $16,000 in total savings, that may have contributed to the refusal.

To strengthen a future application, you would need to clearly demonstrate that you will leave Canada if you do not obtain permanent residence when your work permit expires. Strong ties to your home country (employment prospects, property, spouse, extended family, financial commitments, etc.) can help.

It may be wise to have a professional review your case. You can search for a licensed immigration consultant in your city to properly assess your situation and advise on the best next steps.

https://register.college-ic.ca/Public-Register-EN/RCIC_Search.aspx

JMG12:
I have some questions to ask you. Below are my questions
What institution?
What is their tuition fee?
What is your pay?
Are you the only sponsor?

bullstriker:
Could you state what the ODN mentioned as the reason for the refusal?

b4biodun:
Thanks alot for your response, my husband isnt coming with them, so he was used as the strong ties at home.

I work as both PSW and Community Service worker

Will try and explore the attached link .

Thanks once again

b4biodun:
Reasons for the refusal of your application

To help you understand why your application was refused, below are the Officer Decision Notes
(ODN) specific to your application as they are displayed in IRCC’s system.

These notes were entered by the officer who assessed and made the final decision on your
application.
• I have reviewed the application. The purpose of the applicant'svisit to Canada is not
consistent with a temporary stay given the details provided in the application. Applicant is a minor
travelling to Canada with only one parent. They have not provided a signed declaration of
consent and passport from the non-accompanying parent. 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 a minor who has applied for a
study permit to join parent in Canada on a work permit until 2027-05-17. Applicant's expenses to
be covered by their parents. Inviter parent has provided a bank letter that confirms account
balances captured on the date of letter issue. Transaction history for these accounts,
demonstrating the flow of funds, has not been included. Nigeria bank statement shows routinely
low funds. Employment letter indicates that the sponsor parent works between 24-44 hours
weekly depending on available shifts. Inconsistent schedule noted. Based on the documentation
provided, I am not satisfied that the sponsors have provided sufficient evidence of their
unhindered access to a stable source of funds to support their dependents and themselves during
their proposed stay in Canada. Based on the financial documents submitted, I am not satisfied
that the applicant has sufficient funds to pay for living expenses for the proposed studies.
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.

b4biodun:
1. The 15 & 13 years old are meant to be enrolled in Government high school (which are tuition free) and the 10years in an elementary school

2. Tuition free because they are minors

3. Average of $5800 per month

4. Yes, I am

b4biodun:
Reasons for the refusal of your application

To help you understand why your application was refused, below are the Officer Decision Notes
(ODN) specific to your application as they are displayed in IRCC’s system.

These notes were entered by the officer who assessed and made the final decision on your
application.
• I have reviewed the application. The purpose of the applicant'svisit to Canada is not
consistent with a temporary stay given the details provided in the application. Applicant is a minor
travelling to Canada with only one parent. They have not provided a signed declaration of
consent and passport from the non-accompanying parent. 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 a minor who has applied for a
study permit to join parent in Canada on a work permit until 2027-05-17. Applicant's expenses to
be covered by their parents. Inviter parent has provided a bank letter that confirms account
balances captured on the date of letter issue. Transaction history for these accounts,
demonstrating the flow of funds, has not been included. Nigeria bank statement shows routinely
low funds. Employment letter indicates that the sponsor parent works between 24-44 hours
weekly depending on available shifts. Inconsistent schedule noted. Based on the documentation
provided, I am not satisfied that the sponsors have provided sufficient evidence of their
unhindered access to a stable source of funds to support their dependents and themselves during
their proposed stay in Canada. Based on the financial documents submitted, I am not satisfied
that the applicant has sufficient funds to pay for living expenses for the proposed studies.
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.

Theyemmie:
Can someone recommend schools that offer post graduate diploma that is cheap and 2years so one can get 3years PGWP?
MSc is hard to get into with 2.2

Great1tech:
What are the medical tests they do to someone at their hospital? And whats the amount range to be on the pof and can i use my daddy as sponsor with my own account too as backup with some money transferred to me by my daddy as an additional one to his own bank statement and also after first refusal. How long before someone can apply again?

leinadfem:
I opened with CIBC last year August, I’m still in Naija waiting on ircc and my brother in Calgary did a wire transfer to the details provided. They’ll need LOA from the school tho and some other documents.
You might pay extra wire fee of 25 or 50
I can’t remember how much exactly
She can apply and provide you with the wire details like I did or you do that on her behalf if you have all the details needed.
He did a physical notarization though.

nwaobitex:
Hello guys, I want to apply to canada for masters. I have a good GRE score and an average gpa (second class upper). I noticed in their requirements they said they don't require GRE but should I still submit it to strengthen my case. Also there was no mention of WES, does it mean I can just use my Nigerian transcript as is for the application. Thanks.

kemmyk:
Hello, I had to come back to your comment because I’m honestly stuck right now.

I’m having serious difficulty wiring money into my sister’s GIC. Initially, she opened with CIBC, but they said they don’t allow third-party transfers, so that didn’t work.

Then we tried TD after opening the account, but they refused a TD-to-TD transfer. The money is currently in my TD account, and they suggested that I could transfer the funds to any bank of my choice and then wire it from there to the TD GIC.

At this point, I’m really confused and don’t know what to do next. If you can share exactly how you made yours work, I’d really appreciate it.

b4biodun:
Reasons for the refusal of your application

To help you understand why your application was refused, below are the Officer Decision Notes
(ODN) specific to your application as they are displayed in IRCC’s system.

These notes were entered by the officer who assessed and made the final decision on your
application.
• I have reviewed the application. The purpose of the applicant'svisit to Canada is not
consistent with a temporary stay given the details provided in the application. Applicant is a minor
travelling to Canada with only one parent. They have not provided a signed declaration of
consent and passport from the non-accompanying parent. 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 a minor who has applied for a
study permit to join parent in Canada on a work permit until 2027-05-17. Applicant's expenses to
be covered by their parents. Inviter parent has provided a bank letter that confirms account
balances captured on the date of letter issue. Transaction history for these accounts,
demonstrating the flow of funds, has not been included. Nigeria bank statement shows routinely
low funds. Employment letter indicates that the sponsor parent works between 24-44 hours
weekly depending on available shifts. Inconsistent schedule noted. Based on the documentation
provided, I am not satisfied that the sponsors have provided sufficient evidence of their
unhindered access to a stable source of funds to support their dependents and themselves during
their proposed stay in Canada. Based on the financial documents submitted, I am not satisfied
that the applicant has sufficient funds to pay for living expenses for the proposed studies.
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.

kemmyk:
Hello, I had to come back to your comment because I’m honestly stuck right now.

I’m having serious difficulty wiring money into my sister’s GIC. Initially, she opened with CIBC, but they said they don’t allow third-party transfers, so that didn’t work.

Then we tried TD after opening the account, but they refused a TD-to-TD transfer. The money is currently in my TD account, and they suggested that I could transfer the funds to any bank of my choice and then wire it from there to the TD GIC.

At this point, I’m really confused and don’t know what to do next. If you can share exactly how you made yours work, I’d really appreciate it.

amnotapervert:
😂 At this point, Memorial University of Newfoundland owes me commission for marketing!

I have mentioned their lower international tuition so many times, I am basically doing unpaid brand promotion. They should at least send me a hoodie or something.

From my research, I found that tuition at Memorial University of Newfoundland is relatively low because it is the only public university in the entire province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Since it is the province’s primary public university, the government heavily funds and invests in it. Because there are no other major public universities competing for provincial funding, more resources can be directed toward this institution.

That level of government support likely contributes to why tuition even for international students has historically been lower compared to many universities in other provinces.

If you imagine a region the size of Southeast Nigeria having only one public university, the government would likely prioritize funding and investing in that single institution as well.

ElizabethQ:
Good day everyone

I have a degree in English language, I have a 1 year+ son. I want to apply for Early childhood education and I’m sponsoring myself. I have 30k usd as cash which I have saved overtime but I don’t know how to deposit this to avoid lump-sum deposit.I plan on going with September intake. I also have been money saved up in my sister’s account, transferring this money to me might be a red flag. Will depositing the usd in my dom account be a bad idea?. My son’s father is not coming along, it’s just me and my son. How do I go about this. And will the course switch be accepted? Thank you In anticipation

coolflame7:
Please I need suggestions house.
I have a Bachelor’s of nursing in Nigeria and am looking to migrate to Canada through the study route. But finding a suitable course is currently challenging for me. I have gotten admission for Disability support professional which is a certificate program and am not very comfortable with that because of how a visa officer will see it. I’d prefer a masters program that is health related. Any suggestions please

Theyemmie:
Can someone recommend schools that offer post graduate diploma that is cheap and 2years so one can get 3years PGWP?
MSc is hard to get into with 2.2

nwaobitex:
Hello guys, I want to apply to canada for masters. I have a good GRE score and an average gpa (second class upper). I noticed in their requirements they said they don't require GRE but should I still submit it to strengthen my case. Also there was no mention of WES, does it mean I can just use my Nigerian transcript as is for the application. Thanks.

amnotapervert:
You need to get admission first. That is what you should focus on. Look for a school that offers the program you’re interested in, apply, and hopefully you get admission.

If you have saved that amount of money over time and it is already in your account, that is good.

You do not need to move it to another account as long as you are sponsoring yourself. It is actually better for the money to remain in your account.

There is nothing wrong with having a lump sum, as long as the savings were built up over time and not deposited all at once without explanation.

You just need to show proof that you were able to save that money through your business or your job. As long as you can explain the source clearly, you are fine.

30k United States Dollar equals 41.02k Canadian Dollar is a good amount of money but its not enought you need full school fees plus $22,895 CAD (living expenses requirement). https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/get-documents/financial-support.html

Regarding the child, you will need a written and signed consent letter from the child’s father in order for the child to travel with you. IRCC can refuse your visa if you do not provide this when traveling with a minor. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/minor-children-travelling-canada.html

IMO Since the child is only one year old, there are not many options for schooling alone with a 1 year old. IRCC understands that childcare is expensive, and traveling immediately with a young child can make it harder to convince them of your plans. Many people choose to settle first finish school and obtain a work permit before bringing their children. However, in all cases, you still need the child’s father to sign a consent letter confirming he agrees to the child traveling with you.

ElizabethQ:
Thank you so much for your helpful response. Can I send you a mail?

AbelAbdul:
I got admission into 3 Canadian Universities and I only used my transcript

AbelAbdul:
I got admission into 3 Canadian Universities and I only used my transcript

Theyemmie:
Can someone recommend schools that offer post graduate diploma that is cheap and 2years so one can get 3years PGWP?
MSc is hard to get into with 2.2

amnotapervert:
1 Answer The medical exam

Physical examination (weight, height, blood pressure) , Medical history questions, Chest X-ray (to check for tuberculosis), Blood test (HIV & syphilis screening for adults), Urine test, Vision check

They are mainly checking for Tuberculosis and any Communicable diseases

the main things is they are making sure you do not have Any condition that could cause excessive demand on Canada’s health system

2 Answer Proof of Funds

For Proof of Funds (POF), you should have your full school fees plus $22,895 CAD (living expenses requirement). https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/get-documents/financial-support.html

If your school fees for 2 years are $35,000, then:

$35,000 + $22,895 = $57,895 CAD minimum

I usually say $60,000 CAD minimum (or about 60 million naira), but people say I am a mad man 😂 but its on the governments website telling you how much you need to have minimum plus your school fees

but it always works when you have a minimum of that amount as long as you can prove link to the business or employment to the amount

3 Answer Sponsorship

You can use your dad as your sponsor and also include your own account as backup, with some money transferred to you by your dad as additional support.

No matter how the money is transferred, your dad’s account must show proof of how he earned the money (for example, linking it to his business or employment).

Yes, transferring money to your account is good. If he can transfer the cost of living to your account and keep the school fees in his own account, that’s fine too. but your dad would write a letter saying he transfered the money to you for living expenses and he is responsible for taking care of you

Since he is your dad, he can even be your main and only sponsor. Just make sure that when you are paying the school acceptance fee, it comes from his account. Then explain clearly in your Letter of Explanation that he is responsible for taking care of you as your sponsor and has demonstrated this by paying your acceptance fee.

4 Answer – Reapplying After Refusal

There is no specific waiting period before you can apply again after a refusal.

Just make sure you properly address all the reasons for the initial refusal before reapplying.

Can you tell us why your visa was rejected? What reasons did the visa office give?