Thanks a million chairman. It helped me a lot. Salute

wealth360:
For those who wish to link their paper apps online....This is a step by step approach; i ve asked how to do this severally but no one cared to answer...here it is.



(1) Go to this below listed link
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/e-services/mycic.asp
(2) Click on continue to Gckey
(3) If You've already account created, login with your Username and Password otherwise Click on Sign up to go on next page and create your username, password and security questions.
(4) After creating my CIC account, click link application to this account.
(5) Then select category as Temporary residence and subcategory as Study Permit and extension.
(6) Then select Family name, given name and date of birth option.
(7) Fill your family name(surname), given name and date of birth as per Passport or application form.
(8.) Next in applicant personal info panel fill Passport information only and DO NOT FILL CITY AND COUNTRY OF BIRTH.
(9) Enter your course start date given on your offer letter exact same as that.
(10) Enter course end date as on offer letter only month and year is given so enter that only don't select the date.
(11) Enter your DLI no. same as given on the offer letter.
(12) Next search for your application.
(13) Your application will be found and can be linked.
(14) You can get real time updates on your paper application online.

I was getting errors and tried the same with mine and it worked so hopefully it ll work for everyone.

Note : In 24 hours you can try only 5 times to link your application and if you exceed that then you have to wait for 24 hours, so be careful about that.

I saw this on eligibility column:
Review of eligibility We regret to inform you that you do not meet the eligibility requirements. Please see the final decision below.

Then on the final decision, I saw this;
Final decision Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made.

Please can someone explain. Am I out of the race?

Did you get a mail when the eligibility status changed? Secondly when did u apply?

obaxlove:
I saw this on eligibility column:
Review of eligibility We regret to inform you that you do not meet the eligibility requirements. Please see the final decision below.

Then on the final decision, I saw this;
Final decision Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made.

Please can someone explain. Am I out of the race?

PendD:
Did you get a mail when the eligibility status changed? Secondly when did u apply?

Yes I got an email this morning before checking.

I applied 6th of April, 2017.

obaxlove:
I saw this on eligibility column:
Review of eligibility We regret to inform you that you do not meet the eligibility requirements. Please see the final decision below.

Then on the final decision, I saw this;
Final decision Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made.

Please can someone explain. Am I out of the race?

What was the status before the change?

@obaxlove what is written on your other statuses , list them out or let's see a screen shot .

5454Darese:
@obaxlove what is written on your other statuses , list them out or let's see a screen shot .

I just saw refused on the details now. It's well

famous17:
Please join me in Thanksgiving to the Lord Jesus Christ

My application was approved today.

I saw God's intervention is my approval because I had already lost hope.

This is my second application.

I applied since Feb 27.

Thanks to everyone who supported me in one way or the other.
Special thanks to ola and thesoj.

Congrats

obaxlove:
I saw this on eligibility column:
Review of eligibility We regret to inform you that you do not meet the eligibility requirements. Please see the final decision below.

Then on the final decision, I saw this;
Final decision Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made.

Please can someone explain. Am I out of the race?

did you do upfront? Or did you receive medical mail?

Paint a clearer picture of your application

Give out your profile and time-line let us know abeg bro

the app was refused, let's wait and see the profile

5454Darese:
@obaxlove what is written on your other statuses , list them out or let's see a screen shot .

Good day house thank God for this forum and kudos to all the gurus in this house. I have a btech degree in chemical engineering with a second class lower division due to this I couldn't apply for an msc program in a canadian university. I'm applying for a pgd program in process quality engineering in conestoga college and I finished my nysc year nov 2016 and I'm currently in charge of my dad's company. I have upto $14000 CAD after 1st semester payment in my account and I will use my dad's pension statement which is upto 28million and his landed properties and also mum and siblings birth certificate as home ties. My question here is this can $14000 CAD be enough for me as a sponsor? And can I apply as me being the sponsor of my studies also? Cos I read the proof of sufficient funds to cover your tuition and living expenses for at least one year section in IMM 5832 E which states that in addition to tuition you should have at least $10000 CAD available to cover living expenses, an additional minimum requirement of $4000 CAD must be added if spouse or partner is accompanying the student and since I'm not married no dependant is accompanying me the $4000 CAD is not included and it lastly states that as well as CAD $3,000 per accompanying child or other accompanying dependant and since no one is accompanying me please will $14000 be enough? Please gurus ur swift response will be highly appreciated on this thanks. @Austinpee4 @CanadianNurse @jnyuwa02 and other gurus in the house please your response will be highly appreciated

@obaxlove really sorry about that. Order the gcms ish and reapply. Don't be discouraged .

5454Darese:
@obaxlove really sorry about that. Order the gcms ish and reapply. Don't be discouraged .

hey bro what's up

Is not the end of the world..who knows God of olowogbogboro is planning something good in your next application

ScamBusta:
hey bro what's up

Nice... If it doesn't come today, I believe it will come next week by God's grace

CanadianNurse:
it's coming bro, just a little more while (today makes it 14days)

@ Dominic147 I think $14000 should be enough as sponsor your dad can be your co_sponsor..

obaxlove:
I saw this on eligibility column:
Review of eligibility We regret to inform you that you do not meet the eligibility requirements. Please see the final decision below.

Then on the final decision, I saw this;
Final decision Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made.

Please can someone explain. Am I out of the race?

Don't give up on God cause he won't give up on you. I wish you all the best in your next step.

Did you recieve medical mail or you did upfront medical? Let's see your profile.

They never said anything about linking at VFS, they just issued me a paper to use to come pick my passport ehrn its out. Must every paper applicant link their application or aren't they supposed to send me mail and ask me to link.

wealth360:
For those who wish to link their paper apps online....This is a step by step approach; i ve asked how to do this severally but no one cared to answer...here it is.



(1) Go to this below listed link
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/e-services/mycic.asp
(2) Click on continue to Gckey
(3) If You've already account created, login with your Username and Password otherwise Click on Sign up to go on next page and create your username, password and security questions.
(4) After creating my CIC account, click link application to this account.
(5) Then select category as Temporary residence and subcategory as Study Permit and extension.
(6) Then select Family name, given name and date of birth option.
(7) Fill your family name(surname), given name and date of birth as per Passport or application form.
(8.) Next in applicant personal info panel fill Passport information only and DO NOT FILL CITY AND COUNTRY OF BIRTH.
(9) Enter your course start date given on your offer letter exact same as that.
(10) Enter course end date as on offer letter only month and year is given so enter that only don't select the date.
(11) Enter your DLI no. same as given on the offer letter.
(12) Next search for your application.
(13) Your application will be found and can be linked.
(14) You can get real time updates on your paper application online.

I was getting errors and tried the same with mine and it worked so hopefully it ll work for everyone.

Note : In 24 hours you can try only 5 times to link your application and if you exceed that then you have to wait for 24 hours, so be careful about that.

Markab:
Nice... If it doesn't come today, I believe it will come next week by God's grace

I believe so by God's grace brother... Let me let them rest for sallah sake (today is public holiday)

chybaz:
They never said anything about linking at VFS, they just issued me a paper to use to come pick my passport ehrn its out. Must every paper applicant link their application or aren't they supposed to send me mail and ask me to link.

they won't send you a mail because linking your application is optional

The advantage is that you can see what is going on and what stage your application is in real time

A lot of people got approved without linking their app, it doesn't jeopardize your chances either way

It's helpful, necessary but not compulsory

Kowalskiq:


Oga carry your pessimistic mind and stay in your lane...
Which kind talk be dis

Even if you want to advise or air your opinion, there are more diplomatic and polished ways to do it..

That's how people like you (not necessarily you) were telling me not to apply for a Masters degree, because I didn't have a high CGPA, but guess what, I didn't listen to your kind...

I applied for a Masters and I got it..
Man made Rules don't always apply, I'm a Christian, good things always come my way.

That doesn't mean, I don't put great effort into achieving things, as the Bible says "faith without work is meaningless"

I got admitted, and I believe I will get my Visa...

I know I will get my Visa, unless God doesn't approve, and I know HE does!!!
Bookmark this my comment, save it for reference.

This is not bragging, I know who I am

OGA @tysaxlomo is telling you the truth. You have been advised not to send any mail until after processing time is over (which is 13-14 weeks). You just applied and you have already sent three mails. Kilode. Chill now. You are the people not giving VO's time to work on peoples application cos they end up reading unnecessary mail.

NObody ever said you wont get your visa. Infact we are all praying you would.

Good day Nlanders, pls I have a question to ask?

I intend studying cyber security, diploma programme and according to my research,
most colleges have the course duration set at 3yrs.

Now as a fresh graduate, I learnt I can apply without having to write IELTS or any of those foreign exams....pls is this true if yes, how do I go about it?

Hey guyz.

So i delivered the news and the young man was still filled with joy, shock and gobsmacked when i left. I also requested that i share his profile here as with the tradition to encourage others.

I don't have so much details about the previous refusals but 2 of the 5 were refused for insufficient funds, personal assets, travel history.

The last 3 were all purpose of visit and travel history.
I will give details of the last two and what he did differently.


Timeline for the last 2 application:

Profile:
Undergraduate, Petroluem engineering.
Work experience: 4 years as a well/exploration engineer.
Proposed program: master of engineering, chemical and petroluem engineering.

Applied- Nov 2016, refused 3 feb 2017.
Reasons: Purpose of visit, travel history.

Requested for gcms file. VO pointed out that program is inconsistent with previous study and employment history. Study plan not sufficient to propel additional knowledge. (dis one shock me o).

Last application: Applied April 5th with upfront medical.

Medical passed: may 2.

Approved :June 22.

Document submitted:
Sponsor: Father.
Statements of account of 25m and 12m.
Company documents.
Contract award documents
Sponsorship letter.

His documents:
Undergrad degree certificate (first class)
Admission letter
Certifications
Car particulars.
4 paged SOP
Visas from previous travels
International organisation membership documents.
Employment letter
Pay slips
Recommendation letter

Here is what was done differently between the two last applications.

After getting the gcms file, we paid attention to the officer's concern and noticed he/she could not establish a broader scope of petroluem engineering and his job role as an exploration engineer. SOP was written to open that horizon and give specifics on what he was going to do during his program, what he was going to do in terms of further research and how he intend to also develop a project that would solve the difficulty in oil exploration in the niger delta region since his company works there too.

He didn't give all these details in his previous application so i guess the VO who obviously did not fully understand the scope of petroluem engineering to include exploration/well drilling was quick to find his proposed program inconsistent with his job role.

This was well explained, program desirables were well outlined and future projects/plan/ research were all well laid down. And above all God himself was pleased with the effort made and had to give the officer more space for sense!

Like i personally would mention, These folks DO NOT completely know the details and content of some programs. If there is need to expantiate further, please do. SOP is to help open their mind to your purpose and NOT to tell them what is not already shown or seen in your application.

Blessings!

chybaz:
They never said anything about linking at VFS, they just issued me a paper to use to come pick my passport ehrn its out. Must every paper applicant link their application or aren't they supposed to send me mail and ask me to link.

Madam too much questions......You asked the house to help you in linking your application to online and they all did. what else do you want mpok okay linking your paper application to online will enable you to see the different and quick timelines and update of your application progress. when you link you will see a place where you will be asked if you want to receive message from IRCC monthly or otherwise....you then choose what you want. example when i submitted in vfs for a week i didnt get any message from even VFS that my application has been submitted to Ghana. so please link and get up to date progress of your application and you will also be able to view whats happening on your portal. Thanks

I applied April 28, successfully linked my app today(after several trials) and got a status list exactly as in the screenshot posted by someone (attached below). I couldn't access the final decision tho and no messages have been sent to me yet. Don't knw if I should treat this as a delay.....so I can just move on.

Kindly explain what this means in straight forward terms.

Thanks

tobyharwe:
I applied April 28, successfully linked my app today and got a status list exactly as in the screenshot posted by someone above. I couldn't access the final decision tho and no messages have been sent to me yet. Don't knw if I should treat that as a delay.....so I can just move on.

Did you do upfront medical or you were sent mail to do so?

I did upfront medical

Abacino007:


Did you do upfront medical or you were sent mail to do so?

o2:


OGA @tysaxlomo is telling you the truth. You have been advised not to send any mail until after processing time is over (which is 13-14 weeks). You just applied and you have already sent three mails. Kilode. Chill now. You are the people not giving VO's time to work on peoples application cos they end up reading unnecessary mail.

NObody ever said you wont get your visa. Infact we are all praying you would.

U guys should let me be.

I made a mistake, I have taken correction.
And I don't think my mistake will affect your application.

Enough with the condemnation!!

Continue with your lives. Focus on your own matters. Move on..

tobyharwe:
I applied April 28, successfully linked my app today(after several trials) and got a status list exactly as in the screenshot posted by someone (attached below). I couldn't access the final decision tho and no messages have been sent to me yet. Don't knw if I should treat this as a delay.....so I can just move on.

Kindly explain what this means in straight forward terms.

Thanks

which additional document did you provide that's being reviewed?

CanadianNurse:
which additional document did you provide that's being reviewed?

Bro stop that question jooor...Lol. see the message and screen shot you will know the application is gonna be a refusal. but am worried because this is the second one today. whats going on

Gingerr:
my application was denied few minutes ago. It's so unfortunate. Been following the thread silently. I did my assignment well, wrote a convincing Sop, read previous parts before submission....prayed like I never did...I feel like a failure. I don't even know how to break the news to my parents. Can't stop crying, I'm so devastated. I didn't see it coming.

Please Share your profile

Congrats to ur friend and I tap into this testimony. Boss please can u help review my SOP?

Austinpee4:
Hey guyz.

So i delivered the news and the young man was still filled with joy, shock and gobsmacked when i left. I also requested that i share his profile here as the tradition to encourage others.

I don't have so much details about the previous refusals but 2 of the 5 were refused for insufficient funds, personal assets, travel history.

The last 3 were all purpose of visit and travel history.
I will give details of the last two and what he did differently.


Timeline for the last 2 application:

Profile:
Undergraduate, Petroluem engineering.
Work experience: 4 years as a well/exploration engineer.
Proposed program: master of engineering, chemical and petroluem engineering.

Applied- Nov 2016, refused 3 feb 2017.
Reasons: Purpose of visit, travel history.

Requested for gcms file. VO pointed out that program is inconsistent with previous study and employment history. Study plan not sufficient to propel additional knowledge. (dis one shock me o).

Last application: Applied April 5th with upfront medical.

Medical passed: may 2.

Approved :June 22.

Document submitted:
Sponsor: Father.
Statements of account of 25m and 12m.
Company documents.
Contract award documents
Sponsorship letter.

His documents:
Undergrad degree certificate (first class)
Admission letter
Certifications
Car particulars.
4 paged SOP
Visas from previous travels
International organisation membership documents.
Employment letter
Pay slips
Recommendation letter

Here is what was done differently between the two last applications.

After getting the gcms file, we paid attention to the officer's concern and noticed he/she could not establish a broader scope of petroluem engineering and his job role as an exploration engineer. SOP was written to open that horizon and give specifics on what he was going to do during his program, what he was going to do in terms of further research and how he intend to also develop a project that would solve the difficulty in oil exploration in the niger delta region since his company works there too.

He didn't give all these details in his previous application so i guess the VO who obviously did not fully understand the scope of petroluem engineering to include exploration/well drilling was quick to find his proposed program inconsistent with his job role.

This was well explained, program desirables were well outlined and future projects/plan/ research were all well laid down. And above all God himself was pleased with the effort made and had to give the officer more space for sense!

Like i personally would mention, These folks DO NOT completely know the details and content of some programs. If there is need to expantiate further, please do. SOP is to help open their mind to your purpose and NOT to tell them what is not already shown or seen in your application.

Blessings!