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OLAMINREWA:
Hi all. I'm a loyal follower here. I quickly want to confirm if it is possible today secure admission for masters in Canada with HND (Distinction in Comp science). I ve searched through some schools without success. If anyone knows any school of such, kindly recommend. Thanks

You need a recognised Bsc. certification to pursue a Masters degree program in Canada.Take a look at other post graduate programs and diplomas (Advanced Diploma).

k997bomb:
Hello house
Please I got rejected and want to re apply and I want to add employment letter, salary a/c statement and leave letter from where I work to show home ties and career progression . I didn't mention it in my first application. Is this going to cause any problems or red flags for my second application.

What were the reasons for the refusal?

Frankrobbn1:
A father has the right to transfer his property to any of his dependents. The deed can be backdated and explanation from the applicant should suffice that the said property has been gifted to him/her in consideration of the love and affection the father has for him/her.

As you suggested that the applicant should claim they have been managing the property, which is also acceptable. Though in this case, a written letter from the family's solicitors should be submitted to support the claims that applicant has long been performing this duties and will not abscond to Canada after studies.

Either methods will suffice. I still suggest getting the gcms note to understand the best approach. Regardless back dating and going ahead with the deed of transfer doesn't necessarily mean a VO will deam that a sufficient reason to come back to Nigeria. A good example is a banker with sufficient properties and even conducted a valuation of his house at almost 30mill. He was still flagged for "Personal asset and finance" refusal. Now whether the VO made a monumental mistake or deemed it not sufficient enough to return home is another question entirely.

These VOs are very unpredictable and you never know what will work. I hope the deed of transfer works together with every other approach the applicant decides. Cheers!

OB411:
Hello house greetings to all.

Big ups to all the kind hearted peeps helping to increase the success story.

I need advise on how I can tie my dad's property to me as per home tie to Nigeria. It's a 5bedroom duplex with BQ serving as a rental property.

What document(s) do I have to add to the existing house document to make a strong case.

I was thinking transfer of ownership, then I was thinking maybe I should just say I manage the property for him as his only son.

Let me add I got rejected on the grounds of purpose of visit, home ties to Canada and country of residence and travel history. Looking back my sop was weak seeing all the information out here.

I have already put in for the gcms notes and expecting it by 14th, just preparing the needed document to tackle reason for rejection, which is why I have asked.

Also I have put together a detailed LOE which I will edit guided by the gcms note when it arrives and won't mind if the guru's here can help look at what I have already put together.

@frankrobbn1 @makana @Qudkom anyone available ?

All suggestions welcome.

For those helping out, may God bless you.

Cheers!

Hi, nothing can be advised yet. Unless you get the gcms note.

However, why would your father choose to transfer the property to you?? Why didn't he do it before the 1st application? Are you the only child that deserves something from him?

There are other ways to show ties. You csn always claim the building is an extension of his business operations and you manage thay branch etc....

warrination1:
Please people how can I compressed my files to 4MB required by CIC. The software I am using added watermarks to my files and the files did not less or equal 4MB. Which good alternatives can I use ??

Cc Qudkom,Niajaforeigner,Frank, Bracha, Austacus, Justmellow or anyone who can help

Try ilovepdf-dot-com

Nogen:
Congrats to everyone who has gotten their visas. Those who are still waiting, may God's favor smile on you too.

Please, I have a question. Does everyone who apply for a TRV get a correspondence letter on validity of biometrics?

It doesn't matter if you get approved or not.it is a default mail received by every applicant. It should ideally come after biometrics.

Jitl:
Hello Everyone.

Please, for those who have been accepted into Conestoga College, I'd like to know if IELTS or TOEFL exams are compulsory as I've not done any.

I'm about to apply for a course starting in September so I'd appreciate helpful details as soon as you possibly can.

I've sent emails and called the school but apparently, they're busy sorting out applications. Thank you.

No you don't need any english exams. So far your bsc transcript shows you took English courses(6credits) in the university or come from an English speaking country.

Lastly, I will advice you to make contingencies for January (winter admission) because you dont have time on your side and you have to confirm attendance by 1st of August. Good luck.

dimeji1:
Hello House, i have three questions,

1. My brother waec result is not our yet, can he use online result to apply
2. Do we need to get police report when he is going for submission of document
3. is statement of account or fixed deposit enough as means of financial support for a parent? or do ineed to provide photo graph and others document to proof relationship with his parent

1. Yes you can just scan a scratch card alongside so they can verify themselves.

2. Tou need police report when submitting the visa application.

3. Fixed deposit, savings, mutual benefit etc can be used. Just make sure it is from a verified financial body and you get a reference letter alongside.

Evankc:
After medical passed , biometric correspondence letter then follow by final result . Why is final result taken much time or after correspondence letter are they still reviewing the applications again before they can release final result

Keep calm don't worry you are close.

MUN19:
Good day house,

I applied on Feb. 22, 2019 and was refused my study permit on the 17th of May 2019.

I used an agent and did an online application. My sponsor is my uncle because I’ve lost my both parents, My sponsor tendered a BS of 10.5million. I have paid 2000CAD towards my 1st term before applying.

He’s a businessman. Money comes in and goes out every time.

REASON: • I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on your personal assets and financial status. ONLY

I had to defer my admission till Sep 2019. I have received another admission letter from school, so now I want to reapply.

Docs. Submitted

* 3 IMM forms
* NYSC discharge certificate 2018
* I.T discharge certificate 2016
* Payment towards 1st term receipt from Memorial University
* University Certificate 2017
* Birth Certificate
* Aceptance Letter from Memorial University
* Passport Data page
* Admission Letter from Memorial University
* my uncles company and allied matters
* Certificate of Incorporation
* Survey Plan
* Deed of Ownership
* SOP
* Letter of sponsorship


PLEASE FRIENDS HELP ME I NEED TO REAPPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, WHAT CAN I DO?

also, is paper application best and faster or online?

THANKS

It my sound weird but re defer your admission to January. Don't rush your next application. You cant solve "Personal asset and finance" in a few weeks. You need to plan accordingly and know the best way forward without looking desperate. I know it hurts and you feel agitated but please calm down and make a comprehensive plan and not a plan based on frustration.

By the way I can't see any documents that points out to your work experience or whatsoever.

warrination1:
Hello gurus Qudkum, JustMellow, Bracha, Austacus, Oluwaseunbd, Frank and anyone who can help.

Please I am having some difficulties in my application uploading my IMM1294e form. I downloaded the form and filled it, saved it and tried uploading it and the response am getting is


"The form could not be submitted because errors were found.
Error: We couldn't upload your file.

Error Description: The version of the document submitted is no longer accepted"

I have tried different browsers even Internet explorer but I still get the same outcome. Please what can I do to fixed this or is there something I am not doing right?

It means you need to download the latest version fill, verify and upload. Check the cic website for the latest version especially your study visa portal. You can click on the form and download instantly.

jydolele:
hello guys..i've been trying to track the status of the passport my mum submitted to the VAC with the tracking id that she was given but i dont seem to be making any headway..can you please help? am i expected to type the entire thing before the CALAPPT or just the CALAPPT then the number...i am totally confused here cos it keeps saying record not found on their website..she submitted her passport on monday 27/april/2019 cc @qudkom

Call their customer care. They close by 3pm. Ask them about the status. 0815 019 9900 vfs lagos.

emmaxman:
Thanks brother, how do I send a we form. Please explain. I also forgot to upload police clearance.

Type webform cic" on Google and follow the cic link. Enter your information and attach any documents you want alongside.

Tlontin:
Good evening.. pls house can I send someone to help me collect my passport from vfs?

You can use a courier service. Just write a concent form and any collection instruction letter send using any courier service like dhl for example. Pay for a return courier package so they collect it and return to you once it is ready. So you are technically sending a 3rd party consent letter and paying for a return service.

Rubidily2:
Hello everyone!
I am 33 years. Married with 3 kids. I have a first degree in history but 2 years ago I wrote waec and neco in sciences because I have a passion to study nursing.
I want to apply to study nursing in BU what are my chances .

How do I explain the change of field and hope the new o levels will be accepted.

Thanks

I admire your passion and drive. Nobody can decide or determine the outcome. The kenya consulate are very strict and will most likely flag your application "For purpose of Visit".

However you can give it a try amd explain vividly in your sop why you are making a late career change. Please don't say anything about I can't find a good job, Bad country, Nursing as a better income etc. Let your write up be extremely passionate.

I have seen a man in his 50s get approved for a diploma in an educational related program. He was a teacher in a government school. All the best!

Doueme:
Hello guys,
Please I have a question
Please are online study permit also processed in Kenya and is a four page SOP too long?
Thanks

Yes they are all processed there at least for now. A 4 page sop is way too long. 2 pages is fine.

warrination1:
Hello gurus Qudkum, JustMellow, Bracha, Austacus, Oluwaseunbd, Frank and anyone who can help.

Please I am having some difficulties in my application uploading my IMM1294e form. I downloaded the form and filled it, saved it and tried uploading it and the response am getting is


"The form could not be submitted because errors were found.
Error: We couldn't upload your file.

Error Description: The version of the document submitted is no longer accepted"

I have tried different browsers even Internet explorer but I still get the same outcome. Please what can I do to fixed this or is there something I am not doing right?

Download the form again. If you click on the form on the study visa portal it should download. Try and validate forms before saving and uploading them.

kvbenjamin44:
I would like to know
I used my brother as my sponsor but he is currently out of the country and his phone numbers are out of service.
do you think the cic will want to contact him?
concerning his income as regards my sponsorship.
kindly reply .........

You have nothing to be worried about. If cic needs any information they'll contact the financial institution used instead.

Bracha:
You asked this question before and Qudkom told you you had already filled this before you got to the forms, but somehow you didn't believe him. Smh!

If you answered yes or no to some questions before you got to the main application portal, then you have filled the questionnaire.

As in I don't understand! !!

Obehi44:
So I have been made to understand. But looking at the time frame to get the GCMS note, I won't have enough time for visa to come out and therefore will miss the Sept admission.
Look at it like this, we are in June already, assuming I request GCMS now and may not come out till like around July ending or so, then I reapply for the visa say July ending, August is the only month inbtw and class starts 3rd Sept.

Okay let me ask the gurus in the house if my plan is good or what could be the disadvantages both presently or in the future.
This is what I plan to do:

1. I am going to request for the GCMS note,
While that is on,

2. I will reapply for the visa around 2nd week of June by trying respond to their refusal reasons directly(increase the money in my personal account, and include other personal assets). Meanwhile my sponsors account and assets are still very intact. (then pray and hope bcoz God can still do anything)

3. I will also apply for admission for Jan 2020.

With these, please what do I have to loose? What could be the consequences?

If what you listed in point (2) is all you've done then I suggest you defer to January, receive your gcms note and plan accordingly. No need to rush or make your application look desperate. All the best....

Ayodeji787:
Hello everyone, good morning.

Please in my online application, I have not seen a place where I will fill study permit questionnaire. All I'm seeing is only documents I will upload.

Please help me!

Please in that client information too, will it contain all my certificate like waec, bsc, transcript, police report, letter of explanation, etc? Thank you.

cc: @Qudkom and Bracha

If you've gotten to the point where you need to fill forms and all then you've filled the online questionnaire you just didn't realise. You were probably asked if you've done an upfront medical, gotten an admission letter etc.
Lastly, I have posted the instruction on how to upload documents more than 3 times. Read up!!!! and if you can't then seek the service of an expert in submitting an online application.

emmaxman:
I submitted my sister's form yesterday and she got her biometric mail today but to my greatest surprise, I saw M in her gender which would have been as a result of my impatient in submitting the form.
She is going for her biometric on Monday. My people, how can we correct this please. Would it affect her?
Abeg house, help me out �

Fill the form again and merge with a letter of explanation to that effect and send using webform.

Qudkom:
GENERAL GUIDELINES ON FILLING IMM FORMS

Applicants sometimes get worried about issue generated in the process of filling immforms and to avoid a rather costly mistake they hesitate and search for possible guidelines to troubleshoot their concerns. Right from validating forms, To filling the dli numbers accurately, funds available for stay in canada etc. The following is been provided to the best of my knowledge:

1. CIC requires the default use of Adobe reader (Latest version) in filling forms.

2. Avoid asking for copies of imm forms rather download it directly from cic website. This is because this forms are updated regularly and what an applicant used in January might be different from what another will use in May.
For example, thw family immform excluded siblings information initially only to change it around March-April last year.

3. Dont be scammed by Agents the forms are free and can be downloaded anytime.

4. If you are submitting your application online then you don't need to sign. And if you are using the paper route print the forms with the barcodes and sign the forms.

5. The section for( funds available, room and board and tuition) is one of the most confusing part for Applicants. CIC states that you only need to show figures or proof of funds for the duration of the first year. If you are going for a 2year program you are only required to show proof of funds for the first year (however there is nothing wrong with showing prood beyond the first year).
Therefore;
Tuition*- this figure should be the total roundup of your entire tuition fees for the duration of your program. In case you don't have the figure then provide the first year only.

Room&Board*- This should show expense for the first year. The default amount in this category is 10kcad however some province requires more I.e Quebec.

Total funds available for stay in Canada*- first year in consideration. The sum total of tuition, living expenses, books and supply etc. Should be filled here. Most times the school gives you a comprehensive breakdown

Others*- any non tuition fees will be recorded in this category. For example Medical insurance.

6. When filling DLI (Designated learning Institution) number #***********. Always remember that the first character in that field starts with letter "O" not number "0"

7. Triple check forms before submitting. I have seen cases of people filling yes for military involvement simply because they served(Nysc) Or Yes for political involvements simply because a relative is actively involved.

I think this are the common errors. Feel free to add to the list.

Cc: Ayodeji787, bracha

Obehi44:
Nice one, thank you. Although I am going to request for the GCMS note, but at the same time, I want to reapply around 2nd week of this June. I am putting things together to the effect of their refusal reason. Thanks to everyone here that responded to my posts, I have picked a few to help me.

Well your gcms note will shed more light and assist with the supporting documents you need.

bennyg24:
@ Qudkom, the list you provided is really an eye opener, thanks but consider this case:
1) A new enterprise how does one get tax clearance, Tin number and others you listed because it is becoming cumbersome, I just registered my new business which started last month and am yet to get my CAC certificate.
2) I intend applying for my study permit next month with a sibling who is doing well sponsoring me, how do I make my application strong? I finished NYSC November 2017. just my new business as asset for now.
Thanks as I wait for your assistance, please.

Well in your case, you need to explain vividly why/what you hope to archive when you are done with your studies in relation to your registered company. Get a detailed business plan if possible fo highlight your plans for the business. There are loads of things you can do but the above is for a start. All the best.

Ps: it's important you get thd cac certificate

Qudkom:
Dealing with Personal Asset and Financial status refusals(Business owners edition)

There's been an heavy increase in the amount of refusals mostly coming from applicants inability to prove they are financially stable in their home countries. This is more than being naive and scanning your cic certificate to somewhat proof you have a functioning company. Guess what the irony about that is anyone can register a company but proving a viable company is another story entirely. I will list a couple documents to strengthen not your home ties but to solidify the outlook of your finances to a trained Visa officer (VO).

1. TAX CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE: When last did you pay company tax. You write about how passionate you are about your country in your sop but can't provide a tax certificate. This single most important document proves to a vo you have a company that is well ingrained in Nigeria.

2. TIN registration: It is important to get a tax identification number and scan the letter confirming your TIN number in your application.
3. Car ownership certificate: yes scan the certificate showing you ownership of your vehicle. Most especially if you have a nice ride. This shows a VO that you are doing ok in Nigeria.

4. Work assets & Machineries: Perhaps you purchased an asset from china a few years back for your company and still have the receipt you can scan snd present it in a coherent way. You don't want to confuse a vo because the next thing is some generic refusal hence order gcms note.

5. Proof of past/future contracts: Have you executed some contracts in the past (1-5yrs) you can include this. If you also have some contracts coming up you can include proof.

6. Reference letters: You can have certified and verified companies you've worked with in the past write you reference letters to show your prudence.

7. Regulatory bodies Certificates : Every industry in Nigeria is regulated by a designated party. It is important to be certified by these bodies. Presenting proof of this certification will strengthen your application. For example, I submitted my father's Petroleum storage licences from NNPC.

There are over 25 categories of documents that can be used. However it is one thing to have documents another thing to present it in a wat that it reflects your portfolio and application stance. I have seen applicants with over 20million portfolio ruin their applications simply because they were misguided.


P.s: Canada and every other consulate have an in depth idea of the employment situation, crime rate, political instability etc happening in our beloved country. So it is very important to strengthen your application to full effect.

Cc: Obehi44

k997bomb:
Hello house,my application got rejected last week and I want to reapply against September without ordering for gcms. Will re applying too soon reduce the chances of getting the visa. Reason for rejection purpose of visit. I have started writing a new SOP.
Please answers.

You have roughly 61days before your college/university ask you to confirm attendance for the upcoming session. You can submit but make contingencies for Winter (January).

It's risky reapplying without a gcms note to guide you. However purpose of visit is usually on the following factors;
1. Poor and Vague sop
2. Program not correlating with work experience and previous academic program.
3. Enrolling for a program lower than your last credentials.

All the best....

mumnadine:
Hello please kindly advise,am 36years a banker i just finished my MBA here in Nigeria this year to be precise .wat Can I apply for and please do u think I have a chance of getting student visa?am married with 3 kids,and I have about 15 million in my Acc.Thank u

Yes you have a chance. Just a free advice do not declare you have an MBA degree. Reas up the thread and boost your idea on the method to go about your application. And if you need any advice ask.

Baztardmods:
Okay, I'm graduating next yr

Still not a logical reason for him to travel with his family. No Vo will buy that claim. I mean, him and his family spending a huge amount of money to witness your graduation? ?? Worst case scenario he travels alone.

Baztardmods:
Hello my people
Please what reason can I use to invite my brother and his family of 4 to Canada to visit me, I'm in my 2nd year?
Please respond if you know good reason for invitation and what could I use as social ties for him?

Thank you

There isn't any compelling reason to invite 5 people to Canada! !!. Are you graduating? Im which case your parents are the ones allowed to visit you. To the vo if you want to see them then travel down tp Nigeria.

Dynatron:
Good morning Quodkom,

Kindly give me your email address so i can send you my SOP etc


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No problem.

Check my profile.

kvbenjamin44:
someone should please address my issue oooo
quote author=kvbenjamin44 post=78846873]I need advice
i studied public health in nigeria as first degree, now I got admission to study health studies in canada also for a bsc degree.
alot of people are saying I won't be given a visa because I already have a bsc for similar course.
secondly Is there any role agents play in visa application?
because I submitted and went through the process myself.
Moreso is there anyone admitted into university of regina for fall 2019. I will like us to meet
documents submitted are
bank statement of sponsor and myself
birth certificate
police character
testimonials
transcript of previous university
degree cert
English proficiency result
waec
company and land doc of sponsor
sponsor I.D
sponsor reference letter
sponsor affidavit of sponsorship
employment letter
nysc discharge
sop
Canada immigration docx
passport page

A second Bsc. Degree doesn't show progression in your studies. With the current difficulty in securing a study visa your application will most likely be refused. Seek admission for a post graduate program in your field.

Secondly, agents do not have any influence on visa processing. Don't be deceived.