₦airaland Forum

AAO7:
It's a one year professional programme at Queen's university.
Can I write something along the lines of "15000CAD will be used solely to support me during my program. 10,000 CAD to cover living expenses for the duration of my study, 2,000 for my flight to Canada and about 3,000CAD for miscellaneous exprnses" ?
would that be considered vague?

042viber12:
Read from thread 201-207, u will see how to link your application online...but from Wat u said if u did online application, den the tracking number won't work for u...

AAO7:
thank you so much.
I do understand...Makes a lot of sense.
I'm grateful

Tvickie:
University of Manitoba, Master of Nursing

Frankrobbn1:
That would be great and sufficient. I will advice you explain extensively in your LOE how the presented funds with your application will be spent during your first year of study in Canada and the possibility of funding for future years. By so doing, you will be able to tackle funds availability and accessibility by the applicant that might be raised by the visa officer.

Frankrobbn1:
That would be great and sufficient. I will advice you explain extensively in your LOE how the presented funds with your application will be spent during your first year of study in Canada and the possibility of funding for future years. By so doing, you will be able to tackle funds availability and accessibility by the applicant that might be raised by the visa officer.

Frankrobbn1:
I will prefer using a table of contents in fixing the above financial expenses into proper documentation. It makes the work neat and very easy for the reader to comprehend. On the other hand, you can as well list out the financial provisions that you have attached with your application. For instance:

My personal savings bank statement at MICRO FINANCE BANK of Nigeria with closing balance of ₦289,635.20 which is equivalent to CAD$ 1,032.68. Etc.... Go on and on to list out all the financial support you have.

The entire cost of my studies at the Queen's University Ontario, Canada:

Tuition - 15000CAD
Room and Board-10000CAD
(Others)-2000CAD
miscellaneous - 3,000CAD

Total funds available for my stay: ?CAD

I hope you understand? Feel free to ask questions anytime.

mostblackroad:
DOs and DON'Ts continued

6. DON’T explain any situation that is normal. There have been a lot of questions about just how effectively SOP affect your application. Now there is a significant difference between a statement of purpose and a letter of intent/explanation. A statement of purpose is usually geared towards your school admission application, mostly likely Masters and PhD courses, where you explain whey you want to be admitted to the particular course. Then there is also "an essay" is usually written for the same purpose though for an undergraduate admission. When it comes to your visa application, you are meant to explain any supplementary information on your letter of intent/explanation, not necessary a Statement of Purpose. The VOs are more concerned about your eligibility to be in Canada than your eligibility to study a particular course. They are in the business of border control not admission. If you have a normal visa application case, say a 24 year old Petroleum Engineering graduate applying a year after graduation for Masters in Oil and Gas engineering then you have nothing to explain. Similarly, a 22 year old applying for a BSc. has nothing to explain because that person is still very much within the normal age for University education. Letter of Explanation actually is the least important documents in your visa application, if everything else is in place. If you have any lapses or inadequacies in your application, a LOE or SOP if you like will do nothing to improve your case, in some instances it might make your application look dubious eg. someone that already has a Masters in Banking, going for a certificate course in photography and using a SOP/LOE to explain why he loves photography, in most cases WILL come out as fraudulent even if the applicant genuine intentions. Focus on presenting a sensible, logical, neat and simple application with the appropriate documents and leave the LOE or SOP for only when you have a special situation you need to explain. USE SOP or LOE when you have something relevant to say that can influence you application. Let your story be sensible!

7. DON’T misrepresent in your application. Misrepresentation ends in a refusal 10 out of 10 times. Misrepresentation can mean lying and lying a lie that is easily detected. For instance if you say you are a married man and at the same time say you have no dependants on your application; because of your finances, that’s an obvious lie. VOs know that most men provide the income for their family so that as simple as it is can end up in a refusal, if you have 3 kids state it and make sure you have the finances in your account to show that you can look after them. If you have been to any country, be very sure to state it in your application. VOs trust liquid cash more than assets. Assets are only an advantage when proving ties to home not as a means to financial resource. If you have been refused a visa, be sure again to indicate it on your application. If you must lie, which is not advisable, your lie/s must be impossible to peel apart and with solid documents to back up.

8. DO factor in time when applying for your visa. There has been a lot of questions about whether or not online applications are faster than paper applications and the answer is quite obvious. Online applications are processed faster because obviously all the VO has to do is sit in front of a computer to review yours application. There are no transit times between VFS and Ghana, whereas on paper applications your documents have to be physically couriered to the embassy which is in Ghana I believe, that obviously again takes a specified time, maybe one, two or three days depending on the backlog. Now while online applications are PROCESSED faster, that doesn’t necessarily mean someone who applied online would always get their visa faster than someone who applied via paper because every case is individual and different. The earlier you apply, the better. Don’t do last minute submission because processing time varies and if you get your visa late, you would have issues at the point of entry in Canada.

9. DO consider passport validity rules. You will not be issued a visa passed the validity of your passport, so keep that in mind. If you are doing a two year course and your visa expires in a year, you’ll be given likely a 9 month visa that must be extended when you get a new passport. The Nigerian consulate is in Ottawa, and it is possible to get a new passport there for about $120 CDN. However when extending your permit, you’ll need bank statements and paperwork from your school.

10. DO reapply. If for any reason you were refused, calmly look through the lapses on your application and requested for more information regarding your case. Use that information to rebuild your application and confidently reapply; be sure not to come off as desperate. Your second approach should correct any misjudgements made concerning you. VOs are human beings and human beings are influenced by their personal experiences and such. Your second application will most certainly be reviewed by a different person and if you do your diligence you have a chance at getting your visa.

share thoughts, ideas and corrections.

- mostblackroad

special thanks to Mrs. Kathryn D. for counsel

Emmyirab:
Approval alert!!!

Hello family, passport request just dropped!
Online application, submitted July 26th,
Biometrics done on July 30th,
Eligibility review started and medical mail dropped on December 19th,
Medicals exam done on December 21st,
Medical passed and passport request on December 28th.

Course: BSc. Computer science.
University: University of Regina.

My personal docs;
1) Data page of my international passport
2) My birth Certificate
3)Certificate of origin
4)National Identification number slip
5)Affidavit of return
6)Evidence of 500 CAD tuition deposit (required by the school)
7) WAEC Result
Highschool transcripts
9) Skill acquisition program transcript and certificate (Certificate from computer lessons I attended after highschool)
10) TOEFL report (I did this when I was applying to the US. It isn't required, I just added it for show off)
11) The data page of my profile on a Nigerian university's portal, as evidence of admission into the university.
12) A page from Vanguard newspaper, showing that diploma programs were cancelled for universities by the National University Commission in October 2016.
13) My personal bank account statement showing inflow of money for the few months I have worked independently (100k+).
14) A good SOP (very important!)


Financial documents:
1) Letter of sponsorship and declaration of sponsorship, stating the money in one of my dad's account is set apart for the first year of my tuition and living expenses.
2) Data page of my dad's international passport
3) My dad's statement of Account showing he has over
15 million Naira set aside fir tuition and living expenses for the first year.
4) Letter of reference from my dad's employer. This is attached with his salary account’s statement showing the inflow of his salary every month end.
5)My dad's work complementary card
6) Receipt of 500 CAD tuition deposit, required by the university.
7) Declaration of asset, stating some of my dad's assets.
Affidavit of ownership of one of his landed properties
9) Affidavit as to sold land (This is to justify a huge lump in my dad's account statement)
10) My dad's business registration document.
11) Deed of conveyance, agreement papers and receipts of some of my dad's landed properties.
12) Survey plan of one of my dad's landed properties.
13) Government approved building plans of some of my dad's landed properties.
14) Pictures of some of my dad's landed properties.


I was a student of one of the Nigerian universities doing a diploma program. Almost two years into the program, the NUC scrapped diploma programs for universities. I was broken! So I decided to study abroad.

I applied for a visa to study in the US five times within a period of one year!
I couldn't get past the interviews cos I couldn't explain myself to the VO (kind of an introvert).
So I decided to try Canada once and if I didn't get the visa, I would give up any hope left of studying abroad. Fortunately my first application has just been approved.

I have never crossed Nigerian borders. That is, I have no travel history.

Observation:
I'm not a guru, but from my observation spending a lot of time on the US student visa thread and this Canada student visa thread;
The VOs know there is a 70% chance of we not returning to Nigeria after graduation, but they can't deny all applications based on this fact. So they want someone who shows potential of adding something positive to Canada, incase the person doesn't return to his/her country.
They key is just "self-hype". In my SOP, the way I hyped myself, you'ld think I thought Zuckerberg how to code.
(Hype yourself with sense sha)

Note: The above doesn't mean you should neglect saying you will come back to Nigeria. In my SOP, I stated some career opportunities for computer science graduates in Nigeria.

I fasted and prayed too. God did his part and I did mine. Thanks to God.

Special thanks to Frankreubben.
This guy went out of his way to teach me things I didn't know about the visa process. I too go ask am question!.. lol.... Thanks a lot brother.
Thanks to everyone who shared their profile and contributed in one way or the other to this thread.

To the hopefuls, "It shall end in praise!"

Frankrobbn1:
I will prefer using a table of contents in fixing the above financial expenses into proper documentation. It makes the work neat and very easy for the reader to comprehend. On the other hand, you can as well list out the financial provisions that you have attached with your application. For instance:

My personal savings bank statement at MICRO FINANCE BANK of Nigeria with closing balance of ₦289,635.20 which is equivalent to CAD$ 1,032.68. Etc.... Go on and on to list out all the financial support you have.

The entire cost of my studies at the Queen's University Ontario, Canada:

Tuition - 15000CAD
Room and Board-10000CAD
(Others)-2000CAD
miscellaneous - 3,000CAD

Total funds available for my stay: ?CAD

I hope you understand? Feel free to ask questions anytime.

Mrves111:
Hello guys, happy Sunday to all, I want to apply for a masters program in education at Thompson River University, although I graduated from geology with a 2.2 and I have been teaching for the past 4years Now. I don't know if it's ideal because I have checked most schools in Canada were I can do a post graduate diploma in geology but I haven't seen any. Please I will be very grateful for some vital info[color=#006600][/color]rmations

Chibabe4Christ:
PLEASE I NEED YOUR RESPONSE
Good Morning beautiful and handsome people of God. Happy Sunday to you all.

Please I will like to find out if Canadian embassy can still grant study visa to someone who gets master programme in any college in Canada.

Secondly Is it possible to get a work permit after a ONE YEAR MASTER program in Canada

Thirdly, does Canada share information with Ireland.

Thanks and God bless

henricson:
Frankrobbn welldone... I can see you still active here

Frankrobbn1:
I am only trying to give back that which I have learnt for the past years in order to make an impact and a difference in the lives of others.

By the way, how are you doing and hope you're adapting to the stringent Canadian system of education? Stay safe Bro!

Aallizzwellwole:
Congratulations boss... Pls can you share me your SOP

Ggetter50:
Please, if you don’t mind me asking. As a graduate researcher going to Canada for 5months, I believe you will need a work permit, right? As related to (Practical training or internship)? As a Nigerian, under which application option/program are you applying for the work permit?

Thanks for your response

darfay:
How is life for immigrants without a university degree in the western world

OOAAD:
Hello House,

I tried linking my paper application online today but the response is that no information is found. Please how do i resolve this? I submitted since 1st week in January.

Thank you

Emmyirab:
Approval alert!!!

Hello family, passport request just dropped!
Online application, submitted July 26th,
Biometrics done on July 30th,
Eligibility review started and medical mail dropped on December 19th,
Medicals exam done on December 21st,
Medical passed and passport request on December 28th.

Course: BSc. Computer science.
University: University of Regina.

My personal docs;
1) Data page of my international passport
2) My birth Certificate
3)Certificate of origin
4)National Identification number slip
5)Affidavit of return
6)Evidence of 500 CAD tuition deposit (required by the school)
7) WAEC Result
Highschool transcripts
9) Skill acquisition program transcript and certificate (Certificate from computer lessons I attended after highschool)
10) TOEFL report (I did this when I was applying to the US. It isn't required, I just added it for show off)
11) The data page of my profile on a Nigerian university's portal, as evidence of admission into the university.
12) A page from Vanguard newspaper, showing that diploma programs were cancelled for universities by the National University Commission in October 2016.
13) My personal bank account statement showing inflow of money for the few months I have worked independently (100k+).
14) A good SOP (very important!)


Financial documents:
1) Letter of sponsorship and declaration of sponsorship, stating the money in one of my dad's account is set apart for the first year of my tuition and living expenses.
2) Data page of my dad's international passport
3) My dad's statement of Account showing he has over
15 million Naira set aside fir tuition and living expenses for the first year.
4) Letter of reference from my dad's employer. This is attached with his salary account’s statement showing the inflow of his salary every month end.
5)My dad's work complementary card
6) Receipt of 500 CAD tuition deposit, required by the university.
7) Declaration of asset, stating some of my dad's assets.
Affidavit of ownership of one of his landed properties
9) Affidavit as to sold land (This is to justify a huge lump in my dad's account statement)
10) My dad's business registration document.
11) Deed of conveyance, agreement papers and receipts of some of my dad's landed properties.
12) Survey plan of one of my dad's landed properties.
13) Government approved building plans of some of my dad's landed properties.
14) Pictures of some of my dad's landed properties.


I was a student of one of the Nigerian universities doing a diploma program. Almost two years into the program, the NUC scrapped diploma programs for universities. I was broken! So I decided to study abroad.

I applied for a visa to study in the US five times within a period of one year!
I couldn't get past the interviews cos I couldn't explain myself to the VO (kind of an introvert).
So I decided to try Canada once and if I didn't get the visa, I would give up any hope left of studying abroad. Fortunately my first application has just been approved.

I have never crossed Nigerian borders. That is, I have no travel history.

Observation:
I'm not a guru, but from my observation spending a lot of time on the US student visa thread and this Canada student visa thread;
The VOs know there is a 70% chance of we not returning to Nigeria after graduation, but they can't deny all applications based on this fact. So they want someone who shows potential of adding something positive to Canada, incase the person doesn't return to his/her country.
They key is just "self-hype". In my SOP, the way I hyped myself, you'ld think I thought Zuckerberg how to code.
(Hype yourself with sense sha)

Note: The above doesn't mean you should neglect saying you will come back to Nigeria. In my SOP, I stated some career opportunities for computer science graduates in Nigeria.

I fasted and prayed too. God did his part and I did mine. Thanks to God.

Special thanks to Frankreubben.
This guy went out of his way to teach me things I didn't know about the visa process. I too go ask am question!.. lol.... Thanks a lot brother.
Thanks to everyone who shared their profile and contributed in one way or the other to this thread.

To the hopefuls, "It shall end in praise!"