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Frankrobbn1:


University of Windsor requires that no student should have more than 3 backlogs and in your case you have 5 F's. My advice is that you should try the Memorial University of Newfoundland. Your chances of getting admitted into a Master of Applied Science (MASc) is considerably high.


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Sorry for taking you back.. are u referring to course based or Research ased.. bcz the stuff is quite different with MUN

Hi Frank.. Seems MUN degree description is opposite of others, MASc there is course based.
My question is can one further studies with it or it is terminal like MEng in other schools??

Frankrobbn1:


University of Windsor requires that no student should have more than 3 backlogs and in your case you have 5 F's. My advice is that you should try the Memorial University of Newfoundland. Your chances of getting admitted into a Master of Applied Science (MASc) is considerably high.


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Frankrobbn1:



It's more credible and compelling if you're the main sponsor to her visa application. This will demonstrate how established you're in your home country and also substantiate your wife's bonafide intention of studying in Canada.

Given that the principal applicant (wife) is being sponsored by a third party, the visa officer will have considerable concerns about the applicant's home ties and for this reason might weaken her application. There are several questions that accompanies third party sponsorship such as; Funds accessibility by the applicant during her stay in Canada, the reasons why they are spending so much on her for a degree that is not so lucrative (masters in Conflict studies) and can possibly be attained here in Nigeria, without having to incur such huge cost to study the program in Canada, as well as what the sponsors stands to gain as a result of this sponsorship etc....

Your landed property is not a liquid asset and can't be used in lieu of proof of fund for her application. As stated by IRCC; POF must fall into the following categories:
1. Cash (bank statements)
2. Documents that show property or capital payable to you (such as stocks, bonds, debentures, treasury bills, etc.)
3. Documents that guarantee payment of a set amount of money, which are payable to you (such as bankers’ drafts, cheques, travellers’ cheques or money orders)

With respect to the above explanations and advices given by me, I would strongly advise that you should include your bank statement if this would warrant you meeting close friends and relatives to fund your account before your wife can file for her application.


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Good evening gurus in the house
From the advice received from @Frankrobbn1 and, @JustMellow

In my sop, I stated that most of my salary (80%) is invested in my home country (land, shares and mutual funds) with proof because I am not from this country (I attached documents for the land and shares in Nigeria).

I am the main sponsor of my wife now and my sister is the co-sponsor. (My sister is transferring $10,000 (CAD$13,000) to my account here).
In my sop, I wrote that my sister is the custodian of my movable properties and sole financial representative in Nigeria. I attached proof of some receipts of transfer of money from me here to her account in Nigeria. I also attached two land documents in Nigeria (Abuja and Lagos) that I claimed she bought for me and an inherited land document from my father (dead) in Lekki. In the sop I said that in African tradition as the eldest in my family I inherited the land.

Because the money from Nigeria is bulk money deposited in the account. I said it is part of my father’s inheritance savings from Nigeria. (I am applying in 2 weeks’ time) No time for Fixed Deposit or Treasury bill.

Or should I write that the money is from the sale of one of my land, by my sister in Nigeria.

Please is it a good idea? If not please advise……
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Hello Gugu40,

This is my logical suggestion and I WOULD TRY to leave it pithy. Clearly, it will help her application more if you are part of the sponsorship intent burdening more of the financial commitment or responsibility. However, if the case doesn't go this way, no worries! Your sister and act as a stand-alone co-sponsor and you as the sponsor or vice-versa. Since she operates a joint account and also a signatory to the account, her spouse can issue a letter of consent/approval/permission to support her sponsorship claim. Meaning that your sister has to also include a separate letter of sponsorship.

Now, this is my suggestion of what I will do:

1. You will act as the main sponsor and your sister can be the co. Argue that she played a sponsorship and support role in your family relocation outside your home country to achieve an utmost purpose i.e. study, business etc. Further deliberate more on her assistance hitherto to the present sponsorship intent. If possible, list and date her financial obligations.

2. Get your sister to use some millions of 7-8 in opening a FD or Treasury Bill in your name and then wait a short while before liquidation. The liquidated funds will then be transferred into your personal account, using the FD or TB as justifiable proof to tackle lump sum deposit. Both letters of sponsorship should coherently address the origin and source of funds. The letter(s) should contain therein that your sister is the custodian of your movable properties and sole representative in your home country. Thus, you've been saving through her or has been engaged in a financial investment with her for a period of time and then show proof.

3. Now with your BS abroad and home coupled with your spouse's BS, sister's BS and part tuition fees receipt/scholarship; you would be able to strengthen not only the financial aspect but also the sponsorship intent.

4. Endeavour to show home ties to your home country rather than your country of residence, as I want to believe that you've stronger home ties to home country than your CoR given your profile analysis.

All the best


Good evening gurus in the house
From the advice received from @Frankrobbn1 and, @JustMellow

In my sop, I stated that most of my salary (80%) is invested in my home country (land, shares and mutual funds) with proof because I am not from this country (I attached documents for the land and shares in Nigeria).
I am the main sponsor of my wife now and my sister is the co-sponsor. (My sister is transferring $10,000 (CAD$13,000) to my account here).
In my sop, I wrote that my sister is the custodian of my movable properties and sole financial representative in Nigeria. I attached proof of some receipts of transfer of money from me here to her account in Nigeria. I also attached two land documents in Nigeria (Abuja and Lagos) that I claimed she bought for me and an inherited land document from my father (dead) in Lekki. In the sop I said that in African tradition as the eldest in my family I inherited the land.

Because the money from Nigeria is bulk money deposited in the account. I said it is part of my father’s inheritance savings from Nigeria. (I am applying in 2 weeks’ time) No time for Fixed Deposit or Treasury bill.

Or should I write that the money is from the sale of one of my land, by my sister in Nigeria.

Please is it a good idea? If not please advise……
Gurus in the house please help help help

What I usually do when I apply for a visa is to pay myself salary from my corporate account (business name) into my personal account for a duration of 3 or 6 months depending on the country I am applying to. I then use both my corporate and personal accounts to apply. I also request a reference letter from the bank for my corporate account which states that I am the sole signatory. The corporate account is to show the source of the funds while the personal account is to show my monthly individual earning.

jamesy212:
Hi family, special thanks to all the wonderful contributors of this forum.

Please I will like to know if it's possible to open a GIC account in Canada from Nigeria and use it as proof of funds for living expenses.

Secondly, I run a registered business (not company) here in Nigeria and I have a corporate account with the business name. I'm also the sole signatory to the corporate account. Is it advisable to use the statement of account of the corporate account or should I move the funds to my personal account and use the statement instead?

Your contributions will be immensely appreciated. Thanks in anticipation

Heywhy19:
Good Morning house . Please I need your help, I got Masters Admission offer for Fall term September 2020 but I am worried that the time left might not suffice for Visa processing, if the embassy comes with their decision after the resumption date, and let’s assume it’s not a denial, what will likely happen ?

Please Gurus in the house Iam interested in the answer to this question. Very much like my case. Thank you all

Heywhy19:
Good Morning house . Please I need your help, I got Masters Admission offer for Fall term September 2020 but I am worried that the time left might not suffice for Visa processing, if the embassy comes with their decision after the resumption date, and let’s assume it’s not a denial, what will likely happen ?

Please Gurus in the house, Iam interested in the answer to this question. Very much like my case. Thank you all

Luckymama:


I will suggest you move the funds to your personal account based on my experience. My application was refused because of my sponsor’s use of his business account and he didn’t show evidence that he was the signatory to the business account. To avoid any stories that touch just put the money in your personal account but make sure you highlight this in your statement of purpose that the money came from your business account of which you are the sole signatory.

Please just a random question. Was this the only reason for your last refusal? And was that your first application?

Hi guys does any one know if they’ve started processing applications now

sirrotex:
What I usually do when I apply for a visa is to pay myself salary from my corporate account (business name) into my personal account for a duration of 3 or 6 months depending on the country I am applying to. I then use both my corporate and personal accounts to apply. I also request a reference letter from the bank for my corporate account which states that I am the sole signatory. The corporate account is to show the source of the funds while the personal account is to show my monthly individual earning.

Thanks a lot for your immense contribution

JustMellow:


Hello Aliadi2,

This is what I meant:

– No, I was saying the only way you can try to convince the VO in regards to the wrong information passed about your parents death is if MAYBE your uncle used an agent. This way, it may be easy for you to explain and provide clarity to the VO that the oversight came from the agent.

– That if its actually true an agent was used and with the reason that you may not have known how the agent had filled your personal information and never asked for more documents. And you never gave him any document regarding the death of your parents.

– That you should then swear an affidavit attesting and reaffirming that your parents are indeed alive and hale.

– That if your uncle filed the application himself, you shouldn't do as suggested but put in your application. This way, at the end, you will surely get to know if the application was refused due to misrepresenting or approved because your application was assessed and processed indepenently.

– Misrepresenting of facts and/information is a serious inadmissibility crime. They ain't likely to seize his legal documents but may face certain penalty especially if he has broken the law before. For more information, you can read more on inadmissibility from IRCC site.

All the best

Thanks alot for the support sir. You are right and i understand you now sir
My uncle told me he used an agent then and it was the guy who arranged all the papers. So i will put your advice into consideration and talk to him
Thanks again and God bless you sir.

Heywhy19:
Good Morning house . Please I need your help, I got Masters Admission offer for Fall term September 2020 but I am worried that the time left might not suffice for Visa processing, if the embassy comes with their decision after the resumption date, and let’s assume it’s not a denial, what will likely happen ?

Hi. Visa processing time now for Nigerians is 7 weeks. These VOs look at your admission letter and actually take note of the date you’ll be resuming and work to give you a decision before that date. From research, it is almost impossible for them to not have given you a decision after your resumption date has passed (provided you at least apply before the 7 weeks processing period). This only happened recently (this May) because of the COVID issue as their offices were closed so they could not really attend mostly to paper applications submitted. Provided you apply online before the 7 weeks period of processing, I don’t think you have an issue. But again the earlier you apply, the better. All the best.

Luckymama:


Was the wire transfer at official bank rate? Or did you have to buy forex and put in a domicilliary account? I am trying to pay via form A but just keep getting conflicting information.

My wire transfer was made from USA using USD and my Payoneer card is in USD. so, there was no conversion done.


If your sponsor has a domiciary account then there wouldn't be any need to convert from naira to dollar. Just transfer from the dom account via wire transfer.


I don't know about Form A but that's how i paid mine. Via wire transfer and payoneer mastercard.

Luckymama:


I will suggest you move the funds to your personal account based on my experience. My application was refused because of my sponsor’s use of his business account and he didn’t show evidence that he was the signatory to the business account. To avoid any stories that touch just put the money in your personal account but make sure you highlight this in your statement of purpose that the money came from your business account of which you are the sole signatory.

Someone advised me to avoid using a business account. Said savings account is better to avoid too many explanations.

Blema111:

Adding the birth certificate of every member of your family isn’t necessary. They aren’t the ones traveling.

Adding birth certificate of your immediate family member is required, that is spouse and children if you are married or siblings if you are still dependent on your parents. otherwise it is not required

Good evening gurus in the house
From the advice received from @Frankrobbn1 and, @JustMellow

In my sop, I stated that most of my salary (80%) is invested in my home country (land, shares and mutual funds) with proof because I am not from this country (I attached documents for the land and shares in Nigeria).

I am the main sponsor of my wife now and my sister is the co-sponsor. (My sister is transferring $10,000 (CAD$13,000) to my account here).
In my sop, I wrote that my sister is the custodian of my movable properties and sole financial representative in Nigeria. I attached proof of some receipts of transfer of money from me here to her account in Nigeria. I also attached two land documents in Nigeria (Abuja and Lagos) that I claimed she bought for me and an inherited land document from my father (dead) in Lekki. In the sop I said that in African tradition as the eldest in my family I inherited the land.

Because the money from Nigeria is bulk money deposited in the account. I said it is part of my father’s inheritance savings from Nigeria. (I am applying in 2 weeks’ time) No time for Fixed Deposit or Treasury bill.

Or should I write that the money is from the sale of one of my land, by my sister in Nigeria.

Please is it a good idea? If not please advise……
Gurus in the house please help help help

FYI. For all students traveling to Canada.

Frankrobbn1:

I sent you a mail boss

Good morning house, pls I need to find out if it is possible for me to go for medical after my application for student visa in May. Am asking because I called one of the medical centers in lagos Island and the customer service person that attended to me said I can't come for medicals after applying except I get a form or go ahead from then. Please and please what do you guys advise? Thanks.

Kunleraji:


Good morning sir,please is it possible to help me review my SOP?
I’ll appreciate it sir

Sorry for replying now, been off nairaland for a while now. I am kinda busy at the moment

I am applying to College of North Atlantic and I have paid my application fee and filled details but they told me to mail my official transcript and documents to them...
Please with this travel ban and all...
How will I do it?

Go to your school and apply, it kinda takes time so the earlier the better

GreatMage:
I am applying to College of North Atlantic and I have paid my application fee and filled details but they told me to mail my official transcript and documents to them...
Please with this travel ban and all...
How will I do it?

NikeMi1:
Please are there any undergraduate scholarships in Canada ?

There is NONE for undergraduate students.

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Flourhine:
Good morning to u all is there anyone in the house who had done biometric of recent.i heard some fellows saying they are going to open as of 9th of June this month.i just want to confirm if at all they ve opened.thanks

VFS is set to reopen soon in view of the picture attached once the international travel restrictions have been lifted by the Canadian Government starting July 1st, 2020.


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ralfudoh:
Bank conversion rate is 401 as of yesterday. So please make sure you have sufficient money in your account (I.e 401 x 235 if you are a first time applicant and 150 x 401 if you are reapplying)

Via Naira Master Card, Canadian Dollar is currently between 298 and 300 in Naira. We can't use the conversion rate for flywire corporation to determine the equivalence of Naira to CAD because they act as third party and also have some basic financial returns that goes to them.


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Frankrobbn1:



VFS is set to reopen soon in view of the picture attached once the international travel restrictions have been lifted by the Canadian Government starting July 1st, 2020.


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I don't think that the ban on international flights is affecting the operations of VFS in Lagos or Abuja. They are probably trying to put things in place for safe reopening. They'll likely reopen this month. What may hinder their plans, I think, is the ban on interstate movement in Nigeria.

Helengirl:
Good morning house, pls I need to find out if it is possible for me to go for medical after my application for student visa in May. Am asking because I called one of the medical centers in lagos Island and the customer service person that attended to me said I can't come for medicals after applying except I get a form or go ahead from then. Please and please what do you guys advise? Thanks.

You answered your question already.

I thought I should share this, as traveling would soon resume

hotboss:


This post got me smiling.. gave me an inner conviction that it will sure end in praise .. thanks very much .. I will keep into your advise right away by contacting supervisors. Thank you so much

Glad you find the information useful. However, you're not required to secure any supervisors for a Master of Applied Science (MASc) at Memorial University of Newfoundland. A well-worded and coherently written SOP along side a minimum of 2.1 automatically makes you eligible for the program.


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Yads97:


Please just a random question. Was this the only reason for your last refusal? And was that your first application?

Yes. In fact the reason for denial was just generally that the VO felt I lack enough funds. It was when I got GCMS notes that I saw the main problem was that there was no evidence that the sponsor had control of the corporate account used.
If you can get a letter from your bank attesting that you are the sole signatory of your corporate account like someone else suggested I think it will cover you.