ralfudoh:
At least I didnt say 100%. Incase you dont understand the difference between 99 and 100. 99% means there are still those who dont use fake documents. You still affirmed to all I said, quoting what goes on in Toronto and all, are these not the same things I said. I also pointed out that not everyone that qualifies for a visa is issued one. Its obvious you just want attention. I asked, are my points not valid. Other countries too do the same thing, how come Nigeria has 81% rejection rate. Isn't it a cause for concern?

Pee2Jay9:
Pls are we to print and sign the IMM forms before scanning and uploading? Or i can fill, save and upload without signing?

Naijaforeigner:


I am actually searching for the truth in your post. I will address key points from your previous post.

1. Visa is not a right, It is a privilege

I completely agree.
So because visa is not a right does that mean the process should be unfair, inconsistent and inefficient?
Do you see so much complaints in the UK student thread?

Most people are complaining about the process not the outcome. If people are rejected and the process is fair, there will be little or no complaints.

10 different applicants will apply from different parts of Nigeria and they will all be refused for generic reasons. These 10 different applicants will pay and apply for GCMS notes and they all get similar generic statements. Does it not occur to you that there is something wrong with the process? To add salt to injury, applicants are even refused within 3 days. Are you saying they verified documents within 3 days?
Is IRCC not paid processing fees?

2. Nigerians come to Canada and don't go to school and they use fake documents

Another myth peddled around without facts.

Austacus, Wheyme, Myself, Asapant, vestment all study in Ontario. There is a woman on this forum whose husband attends my school (moniker witheld). There are about 5 other people on this forum in my school (I cant remember their moniker). Lonelydude, graduated from University of Western Ontario last year and he has a fantastic job with a very good pay. We keep in touch on a regular.

Sleeky is in Newfoundland, Bracha I think is in Brandon. There are a couple of other Nairalanders spread across different provinces all studying. All these people are Nairaland members I got to know on this forum. They moved to Canada from Nigeria and they are studying. I specifically mentioned Nairalanders so you know I am not telling you stories out of the blues. Did all these people use fake documents?

Do you need me to tell you other people outside this forum who I know personally and they all moved from Nigeria to Canada and are still studying, some graduated, some are working and doing well in Canada?

Because you all hear 2 or 3 students moved to Canada and did not go to school, bloggers post it and you all assume that is the norm with most Nigerian students.

5 Nigerians are doing yahoo, drugs, crime in Toronto. It makes headlines. What about the thousands of Nigerians doing exceptionally well? Do you use the same energy to celebrate Nigerians, definitely in the majority, that are doing well in Canada?

The sad fact is negative news spread so fast and then people assume that is the norm. We don't celebrate Nigerians who are in school doing well. We are too focused speaking about the few people spoiling the country.

3. Nigerians struggle to get their fees paid when they are in Canada

I can tell you for a fact that at least 80% of Nigerians that come into Canada go to school, pay their fees and complete their education. They may struggle, there may be challenges but they get the fees paid. Which International student does not struggle to pay their fees?

I have paid a total of 33,000Cad, is that beans? My parents are not politicians, government workers or contractors. Indians struggle to pay their fees as well. Almost all nationals struggle. kini big deal. We struggle but we get it paid.

IRCC only asked to show money for 1 year and by the way, who just leaves 33,000Cad in their account doing nothing?

4. Nigerians are not honest.

We have dishonest people everywhere in the world. I mean no disrespect, If you have dishonest people as friends, please change your circle of friends. Dishonesty has nothing to do with Tribe, nationality or race. It is all about the person and his/her principles.

I hope you have a good one.

iloveutd:
Please somebody help me
I have been messaging conestoga for my refund and up till now they are not responding

It’s been since December I requested for refund and till now nothing

Please someone help me with a number or faster way to contact them as they don’t respond to the emails

iloveutd:
Please somebody help me
I have been messaging conestoga for my refund and up till now they are not responding

It’s been since December I requested for refund and till now nothing

Please someone help me with a number or faster way to contact them as they don’t respond to the emails

Wunaarroon69:
How did you pay & how much did you pay?
So I can advise better. The daughter of my friend recently got a refund from the same college which she is using to pay her tuition for Ireland.

Meek127:

ah very nice,its been 5 months...your assistance would be immeasurable

Wunaarroon69:
How did you pay & how much did you pay?
So I can advise better. The daughter of my friend recently got a refund from the same college which she is using to pay her tuition for Ireland.

iloveutd:
I paid via check deposit and online banking ... total I paid wAs 8k dollars

Wunaarroon69:
I don’t know about check deposit or online banking. She used Flywire.

She wrote to the university but did not get reply initially, so she called the International Student Office 519-748-5220 number before she got a response. She was told to send a copy of her refusal letter for them to start the refund processing. She was charged approximately $800CAD for administrative costs according to them and refunded her the remaining deposit she paid. It took about 3 working days for the college to complete the refund and 5 working days to get it from Flywire. I will say call the college instead of email and here what they say. Maybe your email is going to their junk box or they’re deliberately ignoring it.

Wunaarroon69:
I don’t know about check deposit or online banking. She used Flywire.

She wrote to the university but did not get reply initially, so she called the International Student Office 519-748-5220 number before she got a response. She was told to send a copy of her refusal letter for them to start the refund processing. She was charged approximately $800CAD for administrative costs according to them and refunded her the remaining deposit she paid. It took about 3 working days for the college to complete the refund and 5 working days to get it from Flywire. I will say call the college instead of email and here what they say. Maybe your email is going to their junk box or they’re deliberately ignoring it.

iloveutd:
Thank you so much, I will call the school tomorow

Chocolateblessi:
Good day everyone, please i am new here and was looking to get information as I am confused although I have gone through the thread. I have a masters degree in public health from the Uk and work with an international health organization here in Nigeria but looking to do any health related course but confused on whether to a PGD in a college or university or a masters degree as I do not want to get denied the study permit. Please your kind advice would be greatly appreciated.

Chocolateblessi:
Please someone
helpme

Meek127:


lol chill,you have lots of options.
there's more than one factor involved in getting denied.
you could do a masters in a related field, doing a PGD when you already got a masters seems rather far fetched lol, just do a run through of a good uni with low tuition. that should help.
A Phd would look good too tho,since you already working.like I said you have options don't fret.

Let's know your decision when you pick any..so we know how to proceed from there

adesam91:
Please do I need to write IELTS for visas

Yads97:


This is specifically for the Nigerian Student Express Pilot which hasn’t been launched yet.
So if your institution of choice doesn’t require an English test result, you do not need to write IELTS for a visa application.

deveid:
My Visa was issued before March 2020, does that mean I can still go to Canada for my fall session

jpepper:
Hello people,

Please who knows what the situation is at the Lagos Vfs office regarding biometrics and the covid issue? I have been sent the biometrics letter which says I need an appointment.

I tried to book an appointment on the website but there seems to be no available dates; i even tried up to August. Has anyone gone for biometrics recently or is it on hold for now? Maybe I should call instead? School resumes in September so I have limited time.

Thanks

Adetayoade1:
It is not opened till further notice !!

Luckymama:


They will definitely check the previous statements. That’s what background check is all about. I am not that experienced so I don’t know whether to advise you to stick to your lies or confess and beg for forgiveness. The gurus will soon be here.

legit90:


Please this is not nice for anyone to be using as a case study. The guy was good enough to open up everything in this forum. If you have answer, suggestions or advice then give, not to castigate him. The guy is looking for a solution that's why he ran here. I believe most people here are in the same shoes but just can't open up or be truthful to themselves because it's not pleasant to the ear.
I have a friend in Philippines who was previously denied of tourist visa to USA and also over stayed in the USA when finally granted, but she was still granted a Canadian student visa without rejection.

It's not just Nigeria these thing happen.

From the guy's statements, I believe he wasn't happy with the lies and he wasn't the one that submitted the application. I think when applying for USA visa you don't submit or upload documents apart from your passport. The only thing is the marriage, employment stuff and the mother's name.

Please do not castigate, rather provide solution and if you don't have solution, pass.

My thought tho

Alwaysgetbetter:
Hello everyone,

I’m just a newbie here (someone sent me a link to this thread) and I have been reading contents here I must say I’m impressed by the selfless replies and answers.

I have applied for schools in Canada and I’m awaiting admissions.

Please I have questions bothering me since days now.
I had been refused of USA visiting visa before like last year (around June). My uncle that sent the invitation was the one that did the application for me and there were a list of lies, such as married (while actually I wasn’t married), employed in an oil company with salary of about 400k per month (while I wasn’t working, in fact just graduated), and fake documents to serve as proofs. And my mother’s name was changed mistakenly. Although I questioned the whole lies but he said that would be the only way they could grand me the visa as they would serve as home ties. And he is the same man sponsoring me.

Now that I want to apply for study permit myself without lies and with legit documents, I’m afraid they might check my history.

Please I really need a candid advice from experience gurus here on what to do and how to explain this to the VO.

Has anyone had same issues and was offered study permit?

Please someone should answer me as I have asked several people but no head way and the last person I spoke to directed me here.