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Prisscindy:
Hi guys,
I want to ask a question, i have a friend who got rejected for a study permit and wants to reapply. But instead of an SOP, he wants to submit a review from a lawyer, addressing the grounds for rejection. Is that enough or he should add an SOP?

Lawyer? Sorry there isn't any grounds for that. What he needs is to review his refusal grounds order a gcms note and work on it.

Ymin:
A P P R O V A L A L E R T !!!
Program: MSc Biosystem Engineering, University Of Manitoba(Fall,2019)

This is my 3rd Application after 2 previous refusals and I have been a silent reader on this forum:

Application timeline
Route – Paper, processed in Nairobi Kenya
Applied 15th May 2019
Biometrics not required as the previous one is valid. I was able to link it online on the 26th May and then Background check already running.
Eligibility review 12th June
Medical Request 14th June
Medical Done 17th June at IOM Ikeja
Medical Passed 20th June
BVL-July 9th
Approval- July 10th
Then I got a text message late evening on Thursday 11th July from VFS Lagos that Passport is ready for pick up.
Passport pick up 12th July 2019(Within 2mins at VFS counter in Lekki, which was the fastest of all the waiting process from the beginning of the application)


Documents submitted:

Academic Qualification

B.Eng Degree in Agricultural Engineering
Msc Admission letter
Transcript from the University
CV
O Level Cert

Proof of Financial Support

Personal statement of account comprising current account balance of N3M and Fixed deposit of N3M
Reference Letter from the Bank to support SOA
Letter of Sponsorship as Postgraduate research assistant with funding of CAD18,000 for each year of my study.
Tuition is CAD12, 400 but also got an IGSES Scholarship of CAD5, 400 which is usually applied on the Tuition to effectively reduce it to CAD7, 000


Other documents

IMM Forms
Passport photo
Police Clearance Certificate was submitted during the first application so didn’t bother doing it again.
NYSC certificate
A work ID, Promotion letters and introduction letter from work
Landed property with Survey and Deed Of Assignment
Marriage cert and kids birth cert
Wife's passport biodata page
SOP and LOE address previous refusals in details

A few of my success stories and testimonies:

I first applied for a study visa to Canada in April 2018 and was refused June same year with Purpose of Visit.
Second Application was in Feb 2019 and was refused the same month with Purpose of visit and travel history.

In both cases, I used the services of an agent and I applied with the M.eng (One year course based) admission letter
Shortly before my second application, I contacted Frankrobbn to assist proofread my SOP. Despite his kind assistance then with every effort put in place, I was still delayed. Then after my second refusal, I contacted Bracha who encouraged me not to give up and assisted with part of my SOP correction.

Sometimes in Jan this year, I had thought of switching from the Meng to Msc but getting supervisor was the issue. After a series of emails with usual "no funding, no space" responses, God finally came through for me and that marks the turning point in my Canada journey. I got a Prof willing to supervise me and provided the Stipend that fully covers my study around April and then I decided to reapply for the 3rd time in May 2019.

This time around,Qudkom came to my rescue. We talk extensively, exchange emails and I had to even travel to a neighboring city to meet this wonderful and kind guy that I didn't know from anywhere just to ensure I get it right this time. Anyway, no more agent as I am prepared to take all the advice of the gurus to do it by myself.

Few days to my submission date, I had to literally go through all of Franks past post to ensure all my T's have been crossed and I's dotted.

My special appreciation thus goes to Frankrobbn, Bracha and Qudkom who positively influenced my application in a way or the other
Every other guru: Makano, Justmellow and so many Monikers I may not mention. God bless your selfless efforts on this thread.

I need to also mention that I am advanced in age and I have never traveled outside Nigeria before and I also graduated university in 2006 with about 11 years working experience. Married with 2 kids but I decided to apply alone first.
This is to encourage someone not to really give up.

Nevertheless all human efforts, IT IS NOT OF HIM THAT WILLS, NOR OF HIM WHO RUNS, BUT OF GOD WHO SHOWS MERCY....


More Success stories to every applicant awaiting feedback from Schools or the Embassy!!!

Congratulations again brother.

Tvickie:
Program: Master of Nursing science, Thompson Rivers University(Fall, 2019)

Application timeline
Route - online
Applied 5th May
Biometrics 6th May
Done 9th May
Background check 30th May
Eligibility 14th June
Medical Request 19th June
Done 25th June
Medical Passed 28th June
BVL-July 11th
Passport Request/ Approval- July 11th


Documents submitted

Academic Qualification
1. Letter of acceptance( full tuition for a semester)Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops
2. Transcript from the University 
3. BNSc certificate.

Proof of Financial Support 
1. Letter of sponsorship from Father
2. Affidavit of sponsorship
3. Account Statement of sponsor from bank.
4. Personal statement of account


Other documents
1. Completed and signed IMM1294 and IMM 5070
2. 2 passport photos
3. Police Clearance Certificate
4. Copy of official Nigerian passport
8. Copy of parents page of current official Nigerian passport
9. Copy of Birth Certificate (Siblings and mine)
10. Brother’s Letter of employment with a monthly salary included
11. Father’s CAC documents
12. father’s letter of introduction from work
13. Pension documents
14. NYSC certificate
15. Nursing license
16. Work ID
17. Referral Letter
18. Affidavit listing all landed properties with valuation

A huge thank you to everyone that contributed one way or the other. May Almighty God bless you immensely. To the TRV hopefuls, you shall find favour In Jesus name. Special thanks to @Qudkom and @mofpearl @juleskiki for the advice, help and encouragement especially when I almost panicked. @justmellow
Thank you very much.
@qudkom again, you’re an angel!!!!!!!!

Congratulations again, I really can't wait to see you in kamloops and I'm glad I could play a little part in your approval.

Deane:
Passport request/Approval alert!

My TL
Online application
App. Date - May 6, 2019
Biometrics request - May 7
Biometrics done - May 8
Background check - May 8
Eligibilty review - June 16 or 17 (either of the 2)
Medical request - June 19
Medicals done - June 26
Medicals passed - July 5
BVL/passport request - July 11

Application handled by CIC Nairobi

Thanks to all the gurus on this platform for the work they are doing. The information i garnered from here proved to be invaluable.

Qudkom, makano, justmellow, Bracha, mcobex, ralphudoh, sasha, and others. You all are doing a great job helping others avoid CIC pitfalls. Let's keep up the good work.

Congratulations wish you all the best in Canada.

hiambenson:
Congrats once again, Qudkom. You're a good man.

Thanks bro

westlife08:
Congratulations bro. I wish you all the best with your studies. Please did you get a Germany transit visa for your lay over in Frankfurt?

No you don't need it for a layover in Germany.

kcosam:
Please what's is advantages and con's?
But in your own case, you were not asked to explain your reason for early arrival, right?

No I wasn't asked any questions

TheAfrikan:
Goodmorning,

Please could you elaborate on the bolded. What sort of cons can one aspect?

Thank you.

1. You start paying for accommodation pretty early.
2. You might be questioned especially if you haven't traveled before
3. Most students come in August so getting people to go house hunting with might be a concern because obviously the people here are already settled so you have to get a place for yourself alone
4. You don't have some benefits like bus pass since you haven't registered at school and classes haven't started yet. So getting a bus pass which might be expensive may be the best.
5. I hear it's inappropriate to work before your program starts also. Etc....

JustMellow:
Stay safe and remain blessed!

Thanks brother

sashaa:
Your reward has started here on earth! Wishing you all the best in Canny land

Thank you Sasha I appreciate the wishes.

Hollushola:
Wow.... Congratulations bro. Aren't you resuming September?. I thought there is a time limit of when you can enter maple land before resumption

Yep September decided to come in earlier. 2 months out max is fine and you should have a convincing reason. It comes with advantages and Con's

MsJu:
Finally!! The land will surely favour you. I owe you a plate of Nigerian dish once I land

Lool looking forward to that.

Schonebaby:
Congrats my guy..God's best!

Thanks Professor Schone....

Oloshi83:
Nice one. Can you please share what airline you flew with and cost? I've been looking at ticket prices for my cousin and na die!

I used Lufthansa although I got help from a family member in USA to get an affordable quote. I don't want to share to many details here.

emmy4Gold:
congratulations sir, I wish you the very best in your studies over there. pls my Oga can I get a sample of affidavit sponsorship from you sir

Yeah sure let me have your email address.

benque:
God has seen your efforts and your heart towards helping others. You deserve nothing less G

Thanks bro

Just had the smoothest POE experience. I wasn't asked any questions or whatsoever just directed to a counter where the lady requested my passport and excused her self came back after a few seconds and handed me my study/work permit. To all trv hopefuls I wish you the very best and I'll still be present here to offer my advises et all to those who need it. Cheers!

Juleskiki:
Long Post Alert....
Wow, I crafted this testimony a long time ago to inspire someone.
My admission process was not an easy one, but when it was time God showed up. I applied to 2 schools late last year against fall 2019. By March 2019 they both sent me a refusal letter. I felt really bad, after the whole struggle of getting a supervisor and all. So I started looking for another supervisor, luckily one got back to me and after the interview and all. He offered me a spot in his lab. And in less than 3 weeks I was admitted with full funding.


Background:

BSc Applied Microbiology

Msc Environmental Science

Going for a PhD in Environmental Engineering


My Timeline:
Upfront medical-23rd May 2019
Submitted: 30th May 2019 (Paper route)

Biometrics: The same day
Upfront Medical updated to passed:13th June 2019
BVL: 20th June 2019
Approval:8th July 2019

Documents submitted

Admission letter
BSc Certificate
Bsc Transcript
Msc Certificate
Msc Transcript

Travel Docs with previous visas and exit stamps

Financial Docs
Detailed financial breakdown (This was a 2-page document extracted from my SOP, I felt I needed to explain my finance properly regardless of the funding)

1. Scholarship/Funding Letter (Full funding)

2. Letter of Support from Mum ( she noted she will be supporting with 11k per year regardless of the scholarships and assistantships)

3. Affidavit of support

4. SOA (Mum)

5. Employment details (Pay slips, Employment letter , Promotion letters)

6. My SOA (1.8M)- part of this money was from my husband as support funds

7. My employment letter

8. My confirmation letter

9. Letter of support from husband

10. Employment letter from husband

11. Letter of Introduction from my Institution (this letter also shows I was granted a paid study leave for 4 years since I could not wait for the official letter from my institution)-

12. Personal Car document

Others
1.SOP (well detailed -4Pages) Reason: My academic background was not straightforward, so I needed to explain every bit well.
2. Academic CV ( this Cv just shows different research, conference, publications, and relevant work experience) barely 2 pages
3.Marriage docs
4.Childbirth certificate
5.Husbands and child international passports
6.Mums international with travel history
7.My company CAC
8.Abstract of Publication and paper presentation



Special thanks to God Almighty…

Now this would not have been possible without the help of Frankrobbn1, Qudkom, schenobaby, 4evaco, Justmellow, Ticive Thanks so much guys… I am super grateful…

Congratulations glad to be a part of your testimony.

Obehi44:
Do really mean a citizen or just someone there?

A citizen

Jadezion:
Please which the fastest way to get A GCMS note....nid to reapply

Reason for refusal

Purpose of visit

Pls hlp wit a sampl of strong SOP

It takes 40days max to get a gcms note. It is important to understand the exact purpose of visit refusal you got.

P.s: A citizen of canada can get the gcms note for you also and that is why most gcms websites require you to fill a consent form.so if you know someone there the process might be faster to get.

DEALING WITH PURPOSE OF VISIT (POV)

Sad to hear about the recent refusals based solely on purpose of visit. However Purpose of visit refusals can be tricky and sometimes can be linked with various clauses. The most popular reasons for purpose of visit refusal are down to:

1. Incoherent, poor and Vague Study plans (SOP)

2. Applying for a program that could otherwise be done locally in Nigeria.

3. VO not convinced the proposed program is of a reasonable expense.

4. Applying for a program under the same credential as your last qualification. I.e applying for another msc program or bsc program.

5. Applying for a program otherwise lower than what your previous credential qualifies you to apply for. Sometimes it's possible to get away with it but different VOs with different evaluations.

6. Applying for a program that doesn't correlate with previous work experience and education credentials. Etc....

POV refusals are tricky and can otherwise be broad. Pinpointing the exact clause is important in reapplying.

Obehi44:
House, the refusal came again 2nd time. First time was personal assets and financial status but now they say it's "purpose of visit"
Yesterday I mentioned a few monikers that got this bvl same time as mine came in, today I can see two out of those monikers coming to say they have been refused this evening just as I got mine this evening too.
All same reason "purpose of visit"
I can almost conclude that it was same VO that dished was in charged. Him just de bomb people email and Cic account with same reasons.
If these people have limits of people they give visa to per a period, they should just say rather than letting us go through stress and keep paying application fee.
Anyway, I will other for the gcms again, defer admission and refire again.
@Franck please my dear, can I have a one on one? Just want to ask one question please.
Thanks.

Matter of fact I know 3 people that got the same refusal. "Purpose of visit" and it all came this evening (5th of july). But non the less you are close just a few steps.

Ruby06:
Hey guys,

Please can anyone guide me on how to make wire transfer to Thompson Rivers University.
Do I convert the CAD7, 888 to USD and then send the USD equivalent?

What of their service charge? Please how do I go about it because I'd make the payment tomorrow. Thank you..

You can reach me on joyekesi1@gmail.com

Thanks

Glad to see a tru hopeful. Just go to your bank get a form A to and follow the relationship officers instructions. A friend just paid recently with gtbank and was charged 8k.

chinma13:
Thanks to everyone that responded. Keeping my fingers crossed and will not fail to update any progress.

Wish you all the best.

Obehi44:
We are processing your background check

Ok, I hope it turns out well.

Obehi44:
I have asked this question and I can see a couple of moniker asking same but no response from anyone yet. Those of you who are already in Canada or already got your approval, is there anyone who had ever gotten a BVL without medical passed or request and still got the medical passed or request msg? And got approved?
@Jadezion
@Chinma13
@AA07 and myself all got BVL today or so and will like to know.
Anyway, Na God get power Las las....

Hello dear, you know the recent trend regarding BVL especially without medical request/passed. I wish I could tell you something to comfort you but cic is extremely unpredictable and it most likely a refusal. But fingers crossed anything can happen. I have seen a case of a man that just got refused in the usa embassy just when he was about stepping out they called him back and approved his visa.

Regardless if it doesn't work out you can always try again. Don't loose faith.... by the way what does your background check read?

Taymi:
Good evening house , I am a newbie, and wants to start my visa application ti Canada.. is there a thread to start with for beginners.. please help

No there isn't. You simply read up the thread and ask questions when you don't understand.

chromatic:
Hi guys, I forgot to add my acceptance fee receipt to my visa application. Is there a way I can add it via web form or something?.Thanks.

Your letter of acceptance most likely shows proof of payment. No need to bother yourself.

judecares1:
accountant

So I need you to explain the relationship between accountancy and the supposed refugee seminar. I think you and I both know there isn't a link. A VO will most likely view it as a desperate attempt to immigrate to Canada via the tourist/visit visa.

Applicant: Accountant
Purpose of Visit To attend seminar on refugee....

There isn't any correlation bro.

jessyeve:
Please has anyone gotten approval with just inlaw bank statement, already paid first semester fees and it's one year program, I'm 28 yrs

What you are about to carry out is the use of a 3rd party sponsor. It is not enough to make us of an individuals financial portfolio simply because they have "cash". You have to carefully provide documents to proof your relationship with them and also they need to show commitment to your studies. Lastly, VOs sometimes frown at one year programs, they sometimes believe applicants use them to immigrate to canada especially if you have limited travel history.

judecares1:
the conference is all about the seeking of refugee by africans and i dont have traveling history

What is your occupation?

benque:
Sorry I Don come with my questions again. But where do documents for proof of relationship to sponsor come under? Should they all be scanned with the statement of account of the sponsor?

Yes