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Foxfire12345:
Good day everyone
Please I need your advice
So I have a visitors visa from last year and then this year I applied for a study permit. Now I’m currently visiting (I’m in Canada) and then I received a message from ircc for passport request. Because I had a visa, I didn’t fill out the visa form. What can I do ? I was thinking of raising a web form that hey I already have a visa (I supposed they ought to know). bottom line is I don’t want to send my passport to them while I’m in Canada.

Contact ircc call agent +18882422100 since you are already in canada to check if you have solution.

Mavor:
So sorry to hear this — refusals with young families are especially painful. A few honest observations from experience with the IRCC process:

Reconsiderations rarely succeed. IRCC almost never reopens a refused application unless there was a clear legal or procedural error. Even MP offices can only prompt a review — they can't overturn an officer's judgment. So today's outcome, while disappointing, is unfortunately the norm.

The ODN is actually the roadmap. The officer spelt out exactly what failed: unexplained large personal savings vs. very low declared income (~$1,666 CAD), weak evidence of company viability, and low sponsor funds in Canada. Having the funds in your account is not enough, you need to back it up with detailed forensic source of funds evidence. A new application only stands a chance if it directly cures each of these — a documented source-of-funds trail for every major deposit (sale agreements, gift deeds, business income records), audited/management accounts showing the business is real and profitable, consistent tax filings that match the savings, and stronger sponsor finances.

Skip another reconsideration; build a fresh, properly documented application. Money spent re-arguing the old file is better spent on getting the evidence right — ideally with a licensed RCIC or immigration lawyer reviewing the source-of-funds story before submission, since a third refusal on the same gaps becomes very hard to recover from.

Wishing her and the kids success next time.

Is the bolded a grantee that it would be approved?

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amnotapervert:
A few months ago, I brought awareness to the fact that people should handle their visa applications themselves. But if they absolutely must pay someone to help, they should make sure that person is a licensed immigration consultant (RCIC).

I am not talking about admission here, before someone comes with their usual talking points.

A lot of agents came for me because I was supposedly spoiling their business. I won’t mention names, but they called me all sorts of names and accused me of everything bad under the sun, without providing any evidence...Till today.

The reality is that the average Nigerian cannot afford the services of an RCIC. Not because we do not have the money we always believe we can get the services cheaper somewhere else


That is exactly why I encourage people to learn the process and do their visa applications themselves where possible, rather than paying someone simply because they call themselves an “agent ” except you can verify they are registed with RCIC

If you decide to pay for professional immigration advice, verify that the person is a licensed RCIC and check their credentials before handing over your money... https://register.college-ic.ca/Public-Register-EN/RCIC_Search.aspx

Cc ehiremen2002

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If you can read a simple instruction and understand it, you do not need an agent.

Mavor:
I used Claude AI (on Fable mode) to prepare my application. Expensive as I pay USD $100 subscription every month but absolutely worth it because of the nature of my job plus personal development goals. Then I engaged the services of a verified Canadian based RCIC to review everything and he was strongly complimenting me on how I did everything. Truth be told, in this day and age, there are options if someone can't afford a RCIC agent. As long as the person is not using AI to fake documents because they will be caught. IRCC is no longer playing and the sentiment in Canada is gradually shifting against large scale immigration especially from international student because of the perceived low quality international students coming in (The Indians have created this poor perception unfortunately).

I used ChatGPT free version for my application. I did not contract any agent. Even when my school advised I should engage the services of BorderPass. I refused. In four weeks and some days my study permit was approved.

If you can read and understand simply instructions you do not need any agent. Agents would only help get you a ban because most of them just want to steal from you and will do everything legally and illegally to get you a permit.

I arrived in Canada toronto today.

I was given my study permit at canada port of entry.

Prettyprecious2:
I arrived in Canada toronto today.

Congrats..

What was the questions asked by the border officers?

I dont think we need RCIC or Immigration Lawyer. I will assist them fix this by reapplying. We have requested for a new bank statement and also additional MyBankstatement of 1 year as the statement constantly never fell less than 100,000 usd over a 1 year. As suggested , we wouldnt add the TCC. Maybe contract agreement with the husband company ( construction firm) should do.

We also started transfering cash from Nigeria into the husband scotiabank savings account.

Bobomaigida:
The TCC the applicant submitted did not support the application, when the year 2026 has not ended, how was the TCC for 2026 raised, looking at the notes the VO did not want to dwell on that cos it seems like that TCC for 2026 was legitimately acquired. I will suggest it is removed from subsequent resubmission.

AbelAbdul:
Is the bolded a grantee that it would be approved?

He now has 2 refusals on their file, so he has a problem and should get expert help. Most people here don't know how to use AI properly to navigate this sort of thing unfortunately. Else an agent is absolutely not necessary. After the 1st refusal, he didnt address the root cause.

Prettyprecious2:
I was given my study permit at canada port of entry.

Congrats and all the best in your future endeavors.

AbelAbdul:
Congrats..

What was the questions asked by the border officers?

My school acceptance letter
My tuition fees receipt, then I was given my study permit.
Thank you.

Mavor:
Congrats and all the best in your future endeavors.

Thank you.

Including work permit?

Prettyprecious2:
My school acceptance letter
My tuition fees receipt, then I was given my study permit.
Thank you.

congratulations

Prettyprecious2:
I arrived in Canada toronto today.

abimonile97:
Including work permit?

It will be written on ur study permit. work permit is not given separately again.

oh okay.

AbelAbdul:
It will be written on ur study permit. work permit is not given separately again.

Good Afternoon Everyone, I want to ask these questions.

1. Can a Refusal Switzerland study visa denied explained in LOE?

2. I have Fidelity Corporate USD MasterCard, can it work for visa payment or Fidelity Naira MasterCard?

Please answer me ☺️.

Thanks

amnotapervert:
you need to Submit an IRCC webform immediately....today you can explain that you are currently physically in Canada as a visitor

Attach the passport bio-data page and the page showing your valid Canadian visa, plus the passport request letter

Ask IRCC in the webform to confirm whether the passport must be submitted, they will know what best to do

given that you are already in Canada and already possess a valid TRV..

As you raise a Web form to them, tell them your Canada Address and how long you might stay there. You may be asked to send your Passport to Ottawa if they really need it.

Kossyfelicia:
Good Afternoon Everyone, I want to ask these questions.

1. Can a Refusal Switzerland study visa denied explained in LOE?

2. I have Fidelity Corporate USD MasterCard, can it work for visa payment or Fidelity Naira MasterCard?

Please answer me ☺️.

Thanks

I used my Naira master card to pay for my visa

Kossyfelicia:
Good Afternoon Everyone, I want to ask these questions.

1. Can a Refusal Switzerland study visa denied explained in LOE?

2. I have Fidelity Corporate USD MasterCard, can it work for visa payment or Fidelity Naira MasterCard?

Please answer me ☺️.

Thanks

When applying for a visa to any country, always disclose any previous visa refusals and explain the reason for the previous refusal.

I believe that's in the IMM 1294 form for student visa I will try and get a picture of it

And yes, you can explain it in your Letter of Explanation if you believe doing so will be helpful to your application...

just curious what was the reason for the Switzerland study visa denied let us understand the context writing it in your LOE

Kossyfelicia:
Good Afternoon Everyone, I want to ask these questions.

1. Can a Refusal Switzerland study visa denied explained in LOE?

2. I have Fidelity Corporate USD MasterCard, can it work for visa payment or Fidelity Naira MasterCard?

Please answer me ☺️.

Thanks

1. Yes — disclose and explain it in your LOE. IRCC asks about refusals from any country, and hiding one risks a misrepresentation ban (5 years) if it surfaces. Keep it to one factual paragraph: country, year, reason, what has improved since. A disclosed refusal rarely kills an application; a hidden one usually does.

2. Use the USD MasterCard — Naira cards often fail on international payments due to CBN limits. Just confirm with Fidelity it's enabled for international online transactions first. If it declines, a virtual USD card (Grey, Raenest) works.

Good luck.

Please I want referrals for Airbnb in Ontario, any suggestions please?? Brampton specifically

Mavor:
1. Yes — disclose and explain it in your LOE. IRCC asks about refusals from any country, and hiding one risks a misrepresentation ban (5 years) if it surfaces. Keep it to one factual paragraph: country, year, reason, what has improved since. A disclosed refusal rarely kills an application; a hidden one usually does.

2. Use the USD MasterCard — Naira cards often fail on international payments due to CBN limits. Just confirm with Fidelity it's enabled for international online transactions first. If it declines, a virtual USD card (Grey, Raenest) works.

Good luck.

Thanks 🙏

AbelAbdul:
I used my Naira master card to pay for my visa

which bank?

Kossyfelicia:
Good Afternoon Everyone, I want to ask these questions.

1. Can a Refusal Switzerland study visa denied explained in LOE?

2. I have Fidelity Corporate USD MasterCard, can it work for visa payment or Fidelity Naira MasterCard?

Please answer me ☺️.

Thanks

You have Imm application form to disclose any past visa refusal,answer yes state which country and type of visa and will be attached to your uci .

Not necessarily on separate loe for study permit just in case VO miss it,In future they always refer back to your previous application forms when they do background check especially in PR application,but not your separate LOE to disclose refusals.

Kossyfelicia:
which bank?

GTB

Mavor:
1. Yes — disclose and explain it in your LOE. IRCC asks about refusals from any country, and hiding one risks a misrepresentation ban (5 years) if it surfaces. Keep it to one factual paragraph: country, year, reason, what has improved since. A disclosed refusal rarely kills an application; a hidden one usually does.

2. Use the USD MasterCard — Naira cards often fail on international payments due to CBN limits. Just confirm with Fidelity it's enabled for international online transactions first. If it declines, a virtual USD card (Grey, Raenest) works.

Good luck.

How far ur permit any update?

Beware of any agent that guarantees you a Canadian Visa.

EFCC Arraigns Three for Visa Fraud in Oyo State https://punchng.com/efcc-arraigns-three-for-visa-fraud-in-oyo/

AbelAbdul:
How far ur permit any update?

I only just did biometric at VFS earlier this month

You need not explain the refusal in the LOE. However, there is a section in one of the forms where you would be asked if you have ever been refused. Be honest about it. Say yes, where they ask explain, say a study visa application to switzerland was refused.

They both work. Both the naira and dollar work.

Kossyfelicia:
Good Afternoon Everyone, I want to ask these questions.

1. Can a Refusal Switzerland study visa denied explained in LOE?

2. I have Fidelity Corporate USD MasterCard, can it work for visa payment or Fidelity Naira MasterCard?

Please answer me ☺️.

Thanks

I was wondering if there has been any successful family application lately. I did help apply for two families. I shared the refusal of one with a total of 5 families. Completing the reapplication now. While for my direct relative, she got student visa but two kids were initial rejected based on no father concent, whici I actually included. But we reapplied for both kids, waiting for decison now.

Hello everyone, please is there a functioning telegram group or WhatsApp group for Aspiring Canadian students?

Please, add me to the group if there's any.

My email address: sophiafrancis330@gmail.com