larry10:

Applied April 11th and it was on background check for 6 weeks. Eligibility just went under review this morning.

Paper or online application?

joe10:


Wow... sign of progress.

Please can someone explain how to track my visa application? I tried from what I understood and its showing no record found. Its been 3 weeks nw

Phocusjosh:
The bolded though. Can university influence cic decision?

No University in Canada is allowed to interfere with Immigration related matters at any instance. The perogative is strictly with IRCC to make decisions and also correspondence are between IRCC and the client(applicants) or their recognised representative.

[quote author=Steper4u post=67869712]

Eligibility review says "Your application is in progress..."
Background check "We are processing your application..."[/quote
Please how can I track mine]

Uchboggy:
Hi guys please this is kind of urgent , if an applicants Dad who is into business and has a registered name with CAC is the sponsor . Apart from bank statement of account and letter of sponsorship, what other documents does he need to submit/present.?

Must the letter of sponsorship have to be in the company’s letterhead?

Note: I know it has been discussed severally on this thread but I tried to trace it and couldn’t right now cos it’s kind of urgent. Please if you know it help me repeat it. Thanks House .

Cc @austinepee4

Letter of sponsorship and personal account statements are the best to go with. Company statement of account would suffice only when the sponsor is the sole signatory and also have shown evidence on how the company would operate well once funds are removed from it's account.

Sponsorship letter can be written and signed on a plain paper. Main thing is that it shows the applicants dad is sponsor and not the company.

sontelme:
Good day, I just completed my biometrics on 18th of this month, I have been trying to log into my account using my tracking ID and DOB but I keep getting no record found. Can anyone please explain

Same case as mine

My thought exactly. What jeremy said about USASK expediting his application is different from what was stated on my admission letter which states thus; "You must successfully obtain and maintain a valid Study Permit, and any renewal thereof. Please note that your acceptance to the University of Manitoba does not guarantee that your application for a Study Permit will be approved by Citizenship and Immigration Canada".

Austinpee4:

No University in Canada is allowed to interfere with Immigration related matters at any instance. The perogative is strictly with IRCC to make decisions and also correspondence are between IRCC and the client(applicants) or their recognised representative.

Austinpee4:

Letter of sponsorship and personal account statements are the best to go with. Company statement of account would suffice only when the sponsor is the sole signatory and also have shown evidence on how the company would operate well once funds are removed from it's account.

Sponsorship letter can be written and signed on a plain paper. Main thing is that it shows the applicants dad is sponsor and not the company.

Thanks for your response, the company is a sole proprietorship, it has one signatory and over 60m naira balance. But the issue is no tax clearance . What do you think please ?

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Phocusjosh:
My thought exactly. What jeremy said about USASK expediting his application is different from what was stated on my admission letter which states thus; "You must successfully obtain and maintain a valid Study Permit, and any renewal thereof. Please note that your acceptance to the University of Manitoba does not guarantee that your application for a Study Permit will be approved by Citizenship and Immigration Canada".

I think you should see my letter written by my school directly to the High Commission and tell me whether it will influence a visa office decision or not. I am happy to share with you if you are interested. The prerogative is strictly with a VO to make its decision about a case I agree totally regardless of what a school says. But what a school who has made an award to applicant, depending on what is said, can carry strong weight and help in the visa decision. An evidence is on record already on my Gcms showing there is a back and forth between CIC with my institution (initiated by CIC), so it kinda goes against the claim that a TRV application is strictly correspondence between an applicant and the VO.

Austinpee4:

No University in Canada is allowed to interfere with Immigration related matters at any instance. The perogative is strictly with IRCC to make decisions and also correspondence are between IRCC and the client(applicants) or their recognised representative.

However, some school provides guidance and free consultation. I received the email below from my intended school yesterday and, unbelievable Nigeria was used as case study as if the advisor knows about the rate of denial in Nigeria.

Getting you started on your study permit application!

Hello everyone!

I have been working on creating a study permit application guide with our ICCRC certifies international student advisor- ........ and now I am pleased to share this presentation with you.

If you have not yet begun your study permit application I would encourage you to do so now. please kindly check the attachment below for the powerpoint slides.

Once you have begun your application and you have questions please reach out to ,,,,,,,,,,,,a directly!

Have a great day!

CATESTIMONYMIDE:


Paper or online application?

Online

jnyuwa02:


I think you should see my letter written by my school and tell me whether it will influence a visa office decision or not. I am happy to share with you if you are interested. The prerogative is strictly with a VO to make its decision about a case I agree totally regardless of what a school says. But what a school who has made an award to applicant, depending on what is said, can carry strong weight and help in the visa decision. An evidence is on record already on my Gcms showing there is a back and forth between CIC with my institution (initiated by CIC), so it kinda goes against the claim that an application is strictly correspondence between an applicant and the VO.

USASK willingness to come into play in ur visa process is great news for you. Has your eligibility review now started?

kylexy61:


York University, Toronto, Ontario

Hey,

I also gained admission to York University ( Kellogg Schulich)

Congrats again. @kylexy61.

It will end in praise for me too.

Thanks.

goingforward.

Prudento:


USASK willingness to come into play in ur visa process is great news for you. Has your eligibility review now started?

Thanks! Indeed it has.

If that is the case, you're good to go then.
Fall 2018 is indeed a goal for us.

All the best in your application.

jnyuwa02:


I think you should see my letter written by my school directly to the High Commission and tell me whether it will influence a visa office decision or not. I am happy to share with you if you are interested. The prerogative is strictly with a VO to make its decision about a case I agree totally regardless of what a school says. But what a school who has made an award to applicant, depending on what is said, can carry strong weight and help in the visa decision. An evidence is on record already on my Gcms showing there is a back and forth between CIC with my institution (initiated by CIC), so it kinda goes against the claim that an application is strictly correspondence between an applicant and the VO.

11 weeks gone again, no update after medical passed 20days ago.

rolorolo:

However, some school provides guidance and free consultation. I received the email below from my intended school yesterday and, unbelievable Nigeria was used as case study as if the advisor knows about the rate of denial in Nigeria.

Getting you started on your study permit application!

Hello everyone!

I have been working on creating a study permit application guide with our ICCRC certifies international student advisor- ........ and now I am pleased to share this presentation with you.

If you have not yet begun your study permit application I would encourage you to do so now. please kindly check the attachment below for the powerpoint slides.

Once you have begun your application and you have questions please reach out to ,,,,,,,,,,,,a directly!

Have a great day!

Of course they would give advise on how to follow the laid down rules and guidance in obtaining a study permit and all that includes in the process. However still, they don't induce or influence the outcome of an application once it has been submitted no matter the circumstance. IRCC represent the Government of Canada as as such holds authority in the name of the federal Government of Canada.

Also, study permit applications can be refused for reasons other than the norm. Eg, for criminality, inadmissibility on health grounds etc.In such cases, the law is applicable and no school can reverse it or even try to. Students are advised to follow the process of applying for a study permit and to wait for an outcome from IRCC. There are restrictions on institutions to meddle in an application that a final decision hasn't been made.

Regards.

Phocusjosh:
If that is the case, you're good to go then.
Fall 2018 is indeed a goal for us.

All the best in your application.

Indeed fall is the goal. ‘Twas grace that brought us safe thus far and grace shall lead us home. Best wishes to you too!

Uchboggy:


Thanks for your response, the company is a sole proprietorship, it has one signatory and over 60m naira balance. But the issue is no tax clearance . What do you think please ?

Pls someone kindly answer this as I have a similar problem

[quote author=Phocusjosh post=67882133]11 weeks gone again, no update after medical passed 20days ago. [/qu

Phocusjosh:
11 weeks gone again, no update after medical passed 20days ago.

Chai. I thought the white man were quite efficient in doing things? It appears not.

goingforward:


Hey,

I also gained admission to York University ( Kellogg Schulich)

Congrats again. @kylexy61.

It will end in praise for me too.

Thanks.

goingforward.

Wow! That's great.

I'll be waiting for your testimony soonest.

It shall end in praise.

vvvvvvvvvvvvvvv:


May I ask when you plan to come to CA.

26th August

Lol.....CIC are very unpredictable though. I thought decision is usually made after two weeks of medical request, but my case is entirely different. No travel history though

Prudento:


Chai. I thought the white man were quite efficient in doing things? It appears not.

Prudento:


Chai. I thought the white man were quite efficient in doing things? It appears not.

Not easy oo... When my application was still being processed, all I could think about was "The outcome of this visa application could change my entire life (good or bad). Who knows? It could even change who I'll end up marrying and how my kids will look like . Life's basically balancing on a pivot. And these VO's are sitting comfortably, sipping coffee and pretending like it's no big deal"

Nawa oo...I guess they are trying their best

I remember someone mentioning that he's praying for the day a gigantic thread like nairaland will be created somewhere, discussing how to get a visa to come to the greener pastures called Africa.

I was really touched, I wanted to cry. But the tears weren't coming.

It shall end in praises.

Uchboggy:


Thanks for your response, the company is a sole proprietorship, it has one signatory and over 60m naira balance. But the issue is no tax clearance . What do you think please ?

I would say fund be transferred to applicant or if possible,in convertible currency or sponsor make full fees payment. Company account statements easily do not fly with officers. There is alot to prove when using one. Access to funds by the applicant is key in availability of funds. Available balance in a company's account would mean nothing if there is no strong evidence showing applicant can access it.

Also, tax clearance won't matter much if applicant has shown that he/she will access or have accessed funds declared. This is the most important thing.

Regards.

Hello everyone, I want to know the possibility of getting a fully funded position in a research based management degree msc or PhD ?
I graduated with a 4.2 cgpa , adult ANd non formal education
School ideas wouldn’t be bad also

Thanks

jacintaflavian:
what if i apply with it just for the esl program, then if they give me visa for the 3 months course, once i get to canada , i apply to extend my visa with the uncounditional offer they will send to me later

jacintaflavian,

Sure! you will be issued a study permit based on only the duration of the pre-requisite course (ESL) and upon successful completion of this program you can then apply for a fresh study permit within Canada not an extension as you thought. In this case, your sponsor needs to show sufficient funds for both the ESL tuition, your first year undergraduate tuition and living expenses, which will amount to a hell lot of money and of high financial demand from your sponsor.

Again, coming from an English speaking country, Nigeria where English language is the first language of communication, it will be very tough for you to get an approval with an ESL offer. ESL program was specially structured for non-english speaking countries whom are not proficient in english like India, Germany, Vietnam, Sweden, Brazil etc.. and not Nigeria. The visa officer will be wondering why you decide to spend so much for a 12 weeks English (ESL) program (3500 CAD) in MUN, while similar programs are available in your country of residence and can be achieved at a cheaper rate i.e IELTS TEST(68k). More so, the visa officer will see you as not a genuine student who intends to complete course of study in Canada and would depart after authorized stay (purpose of visit).

jacintaflavian, I advise you get your IELTS test result (6.5 band) and request for an official copy of the result from the issuing body to be forwarded to MUN via courier. When that's done you can then apply for your visa with the unconditional offer.

All the best!

Austinpee4:

No University in Canada is allowed to interfere with Immigration related matters at any instance. The perogative is strictly with IRCC to make decisions and also correspondence are between IRCC and the client(applicants) or their recognised representative.

Very true! I Haven't heard nor seen where a university in Canada interfered with immigration matters on behalf of a student. Universities issue out acceptance letters and after which the applicant is left with the responsibility to sort for their visa themselves. A supervisor may decide to write a letter on behalf of a student stating the applicant research study purpose, of which this letter will be included during the time of visa application submission. The fact remains that no university in Canada has the right whatsoever to expedite the processing of an applicant study visa application.

Frankrobbn1:


Very true! I Haven't heard nor seen where a university in Canada interfered with immigration matters on behalf of a student. Universities issue out acceptance letters and after which the applicant is left with the responsibility to sort for their visa themselves. A supervisor may decide to write a letter on behalf of a student stating the applicant research study purpose, of which this letter will be included during the time of visa application submission. The fact remains that no university in Canada has the right whatsoever to expedite the processing of an applicant study visa application.

You are very funny and always talk as if you know everything. We have to agree to disagree on this one. There is a big difference between meddling in a visa affairs and a school writing in support of an applicant’s visa application. It didn’t start with me. Many schools write to support their applicant’s visa application I have seen at least one other person. It didn’t start with me. It’s the supervisor who always writes, his letter vetted by the school’s visa office before it is sent out. Depending on what is written, it can help the applicant in the visa process. The case of writing is even more justified if CIC is the one that initiated the contact with the school first, asking some questions. It is not always the case that the applicant is left unilaterally to sort out his visa and certainly not the case that a visa application is strictly communication between the applicant and his representative and CIC. Hopefully I will share my testimony soon and tell you whether a school’s letter can influence a visa decision.

Ps: I doubt such a letter written by a school can expedite a visa decision, but I believe depending on what is written to support the visa application, it can influence a visa decision, especially if CIC was the initiator of the communication. Ultimately, it’s CIC’s discretion to grant or refuse. If refused, the school cannot do anything about it.

Austinpee4:

I would say fund be transferred to applicant or if possible,in convertible currency or sponsor make full fees payment. Company account statements easily do not fly with officers. There is alot to prove when using one. Access to funds by the applicant is key in availability of funds. Available balance in a company's account would mean nothing if there is no strong evidence showing applicant can access it.

Also, tax clearance won't matter much if applicant has shown that he/she will access or have accessed funds declared. This is the most important thing.

Regards.

Nawa ooooo......just like that....everything a business owner has is listen in document checklist....including tax certificate....even if the person is not paying tax he should aleast have the certificate that his company have registered with firs/lirs