Iphiegrace:
Good Evening House,
Please I have an important question for those who applied online.
You know the forms are slightly different. How do you submit the other forms you downloaded Specifically for Nigeria especially the Study permit instruction (19 pages)
Then Check list
PCC
NYSC
Transcript
Degree certificate and others.

Because online doesn’t give provision to submit a lot of things.

Kindly advice
God bless you.

Which is better paper or online?

I believe if you have so many narrations to make then it is better to make use of the online route. that way you can analyse and pin-point essential areas you want the VO to look into and understand. regarding size you can always use pdf compressors to compress down to 4MB or lower which is the online requirement. another essential tip I will give you is when scanning bank statement you don't have to scan everything cover to cover especially if above 20pages. you can take 2pages from each month and scan the last 3 pages and don't forget to attach the reference letter.

ucham:
Hello house I am a 39 year old man with a family of 5 including myself. I have a Bachelors degree, no Masters or PhD. I also do not speak French. I have a thriving business and sufficient work experience.

With this information, I saw that my chances for express entry to Canada are very slim. Except if there's a way, I'm open to suggestions.

I want to know my chances of getting PR through doing a masters program for myself and my family. My wife has a Masters degree by the way.

Please your responses are eagerly anticipated and highly valued. Thanks.

Hello,
You are right judging by your age coming over to Canada via express entry night be a little difficult but not impossible. however, there is a silver lining. my best advice for you is to;
1. Assuming you have a high CGPA from your undergraduate degree and sufficient work experience let us say 5-10yrs you can apply for a SPECIALISED MASTERS PROGRAM.
2. do not apply with your family use them as a prime home tie to justify your apparent return to Nigeria after your study program.
3, when you get to Canada by God's grace after let us say a semester apply for your wife ONLY to come over on visiting visa to spend time with you.
4. when she gets in you then have to decide if you will convert that visiting visa to an open work permit.
5, if you are lucky to scale through remember your wife as an MSc degree so she can easily write English exams in Canada and apply for express entry including you in the application.

the process is tedious but if you are motivated, get the right guidance, a little bit of luck and last but not the least Gods blessing then it is possible. i have also included a snapshot of the financial requirement when bringing your family in the long run.

Topsonluv:
Hi Everyone, I really appreciate everyone's effort. Pls I'm new on this thread. I'm planning to take on my masters in canada...Pls can anyone give me link..or procedure on how to go about it...I'm totally new here....

Or is it better to use an agent..who is an expert in Canada travels

for masters degree programs, general questions or checklists need to be fulfilled;
1. do you have a high CGPA?
2. Financial ability to sponsor a rather expensive master's degree program in Canada?
3. Ready to meet the demands of a master's degree program in Canada.
4. you ave all your credentials ready( O'level certificate, BSc degree certificate, transcript, available work/education reference available upon request, motivation letter for program choice)
5. lastly, going forward you need to have a plan. it is not enough to just want to ENTER CANADA you need to have a decent knowledge of the province you want to go and the opportunities provided going forward,

Crystalheart:
Hello

Please how is SOP different from LOE? I have read through the thread and I saw a post where a member said LOE is necessary for re-application and another that said it's addressed to the VO while SOP isn't addressed. I am particular about the content of both, as they look the same to me. Please help clarify this. Thanks

simply put;
SOP- Written as a statement of motivation to justify your reason for coming to Canada. it covers your background, education/work experience, why you chose the program/school/, why you chose Canada and you future goals. in most cases also includes a financial breakdown.

LOE(Letter of explanation)- this is written in reference to issues you want to point out to the visa officer reviewing your application. this could be in lieu of a recent refusal clause you are trying to justify or explaining a document upload or whatsoever that can be confusing to the VO. It can also be called Statement of clarification, statement of explanation etc....

Godiloveu:
Hi all

I am a graduate of computer science, 2012.
2.2 CGPA, Age 32
Presently living in UAE with hubby
I want to apply for masters or post graduate in Canada.
pls I need school recommendations...
I want to know how the process can cover hubby n I
Thanks

Hello, your CGPA is low for a master's degree program but should be sufficient for a post-graduate diploma or Graduate certificate program. your work experience will also be valuable when you are applying. traveling with your spouse to study in Canada is very feasible and your spouse can get an open work permit while you study. the open work permit(OWP) means your spouse will get a work permit which coincides with the duration of your work permit. a lot of couples here in Canada have their spouses here with them. you go to school he works to pay the bills lol.

Mapple90:
I had 3rd class bachelor degree from Nigeria and currently studying master in Turkey but due to some reasons, i wish to proceed to canada to do post graduate diploma or post graduate certificate, is this a good move? I have attempted to secure admission to continue my masters but was refused by universities. What is my chances of securing a study permit for college postgraduate diploma or certificate.

it is rare but not impossible to get a post-graduate program in Canada. matter of fact if you have verifiable work experience you can get an admission. my advice for you will be tp consider post-baccalaureate programs in Canada. what are post-baccalaureate programs? this is a bridge program that enables you to add more credit to your already acquired undergraduate degree. that way you are strengthening your weak undergrad credits while still undergoing a post-graduate program that gives you the required skills to be employment-ready upon graduation in Canada. the only clause here is you might have to take English tests. at least the guy I gave the same advice to had to take extra English courses when he got to Canada.

"Public Safety Minister Bill Blair officially announced that Canada would be keeping its borders open for foreign workers and international students. This will apply to any foreign worker who currently has a visa. It is expected that all workers and students entering the country will respect the rule to self-isolate for 14 days."

To all the newly approved applicants you have nothing to worry about regarding travelling to canada. although things are really tight down here. people are getting laid off at work and various public places are already closing down so for those anticipating employment you will have to hold off for a while.

The IRCC has stated that applications will not be rejected for non-compliance at this time. All applications currently in progress at IRCC offices abroad, at case processing centres, and within the Domestic Network will continue to be processed, but may experience delays.

In order to prevent further spread of the coronavirus, the IRCC has temporarily closed some of its visa application centres, and others have been reduced to essential staff only.

The Canadian prime minster declared a TEMPORARY CLOSURE of the Canadian border. Do not allow this affect your current plans to migrate to Canada or apply to schools. This is just a precautionary motive and things will be back in place God willing. Good luck to you all in your various visa processing.

Chukwuemeka101:


Check this out

Please for future purpose if the news isn't generated from the official CIC website do not believe it.

Lekan45:
Thank you Sir...

Can you please elaborate on "job prospect"? I don't seem to understand considering we are both employed and will not be seeking one. Secondly, we have already applied for study leave and leave of absence for her period of study. If I may add, the worth of the scholarship is well above the figure you mentioned.

Also, if you can, please give clues on how these loopholes can be covered. I will appreciate it. Thank you.

My 2nd advice is to allow her go first and then apply for open work permit

Lekan45:
Thank you Sir...

Can you please elaborate on "job prospect"? I don't seem to understand considering we are both employed and will not be seeking one. Secondly, we have already applied for study leave and leave of absence for her period of study. If I may add, the worth of the scholarship is well above the figure you mentioned.

Also, if you can, please give clues on how these loopholes can be covered. I will appreciate it. Thank you.

Job prospects I mean the chances of actually coming back after your studies. A lot of people get the study permit and open work permit. A lot of people also get refused simply because of the economic situation and some VO questioning the chances of couples returning

dyce101:
Please my wife is applying for a degree at Manitoba university and she don’t want to indicate she has schooled in Benin republic course we don’t know if they will deny her admission

They sent this to her mail

Please gurus what should we do, should we tell them she didn’t attend any post secondary institution

Or send them the details of the school in Benin republic

Hello, firstly please try and hide some sensitive information about your self and wife on a public forum. Secondly, considering your stance on a fresh undergraduate program the chances of getting a study visa is usually low. She can always use her bsc degree to apply for a post graduate program. That will improve her chances.

You don't want to be refused based on purpose of visit- " Applicant not showing logical motive or assertions that the choice of program displays any sort of career advancement and also not showing accountable timeline of study gaps( especially if you don't declare Bsc)

Ujeinijobog:
Hello everyone

I am new to this platform. I have just been admitted and will soon apply for my study permit in Canada.

I will like to confirm if the Canadian embassy will ask the school that gave me admission the application documents I used. Or is it just the acceptance letter and the documents I'll attach that the embassy will use in making a decision?

There isn't a clear knowledge of what the embassy can request for.

Lekan45:
REFUSED.... Wife applied for study permit, husband for open work permit, daughter visitor visa.

Refusal reason - will not leave after completion of study/work/visit based on 1. Family ties in home country and Canada. 2. Prospect of employment in Home country 3. Personal asset and Financial Status.

Wife documents submitted

Detailed scholarship from an elected government official (lawmaker) on his official letterhead. Paid 1st semester tuition already
All employment documents (civil servant)
A letter from a monarch
Acceptance letter from the tuition
Stated that study leave from work have applied for
Letter of Intent
Marriage certificate

Husband documents
SoA showing 1.6m balance (inflow of 1.8m) in 3+months
All employment details (civil servant)
A legal agreement by the family indicating the husband has been given the right to manage the family's asset existing and to be procured.
A letter of introduction from a business lead partner stating the husband's stake and duties in the business.
A letter from another monarch
Stated that leave of absence from work has been applied for
Marriage certificate

Daughter
Birth certificate
And other IMME forms....


To reapply
Wife additional documents
A letter and statement from her cooperative Society showing her savings of 650k
A bank balance of 280k
Family pictures
Sworn affidavit to the Honourable stating that she will return.
Pension fund account balance.

Husband
Same bank balance (improved inflow and outflow)
Vehicle documents
Updated letter of Explanation stating ties with family.
Pension fund account balance.

Please, experts in the house, what are suggestions? What should be remove, what should be added?

Being fully governmentally employed, why the employment prospects again? In wife's intent, she wants to have a change of career owing to her personal interest and past job experience.
Short term goals and long terms goals were clearly stated and very relevant to the nature of the community.

Sorry about the refusal but this application is embodied with so many fundamental flaws;
1. If you're traveling with a wife and a child you new nothing less than 12million as proof of funds.

2. With the difficulty in obtaining a study visa and the continuous refusal based on home ties it is usually advisable to have your family temporarily in Nigeria to serve that purpose.

3. The job prospect and chances of coming back is also very low.

You really need to deal with this loopholes.

Lovadeshy:
I got my student visa rejected recently (in January) on family ties in country of residence and in Canada basis and I will like to try again myself or if I can meet an expert to help me with it. Either way, I need the lists of schools that doesn't require payment for admission, or part tuition fee payment upon giving admission.

Am applying for undergraduate course with my Olevel or ND. I need your advice on what to fo yo establish ties as well.
Thanks

So many things count as home ties;
1. Family
2. Investment in home country
3. Religious ties and charity contributions
4. A relative in Canada
5. Wife and kids in Nigeria***
6. Secured job in Nigeria
7. Ongoing projects in Nigeria
8.

Richmark030:
Good day house, I'm an undergraduate, i wants to study philosophy, what are the requirements in processing the visa.

First you get an admission letter using your original waec certificate, bsc certificate, transcript, english test result if required and CV.

Lymarh:
Good day house. In my admission letter it is termed conditional admission letter cos I need to send my degree certificate nd transcript nd the deadline for that is December 1. Can I apply for my visa with the conditional admission letter or I need to send in my transcript first so as to get the unconditional admission letter.

No you cannot apply unless stated otherwise. You need a a LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE from the school. This is issued when you meet the conditions of your conditional admission letter.

Dameelee:
hello!!
Please I need clarifications, I got an admission for a post graduate diploma in january but i'm yet to start visa processing, I also have an active express entry profile i recently just opened(about 2 weeks ago) Now my question is can this express entry profile be a problem to me getting my study visa when i apply?
Please i really need clarification..

It is called DUAL INTENT to apply for two visa categories (Study and Express entry) so you can definitely work with that

post=87096796:


Yes 2.2 for MSC program

That isn't possible. If you really want an Msc program then you can take some post graduate programs that enables you take some msc prerequisites which you can then use to crossover to an msc program. Your cgpa allows you apply for post graduate diploma programs.

post=87084415:
Please can anyone suggest universities in Canada that accept 2.2 graduates. My search has been fruitless

Do you mean 2:2 for a msc program or a general post graduate program

Evans0503:
Good day everyone ...am new here..am done with sch here in Nigeria..I studied biochemistry..pls i hv the dream of coming to Canada to work... Pls how will i start the visa processing?..am scared of scammers that's y i was recommend to come over here for good information..and how much is really involve ?

Hello and welcome. To begin with try and cover the forum to boost your ideas and get inspirations. Secondly, put together your education credentials ( Original waec certificate, bsc degree, bsc transcript etc) and try applying for POST GRADUATE PROGRAMS. google your choice of program and you'll definitely find something. From there you can proceed to getting a sponsor and other essential parts of the process.

vinz0499:
Good morning house, I applied for study visa in Oct 2019 but was rejected on Basis of Home tie and Purpose of visit
Details of my application includes
Admission to Fanshawe to Study Agri- business management a Certificate course for 1 year
I studied Agriculture Technology as first degree,
I have a published research work in an international journal and several online courses and offline management courses which i included
I am 29 years old, with i Job where I earn 210k Naira monthly.
My sponsor is my Uncle who lives in the US, he presented Statement his account and title deeds to house in the US, his passport and sponsorship affidavit.
I paid half of the school fees before visa application.
I had 2M Naira savings
Have 2 different landed property in my name which I attached to them. And they still denied,
I am planning to reapply, guys please what approach do I use this time?

Sorry about the refusal. The number one issue here is the *Certificate program" you applied for. You should be looking at a post graduate study program. That will show more progress in your studies and give your application a better foundation. Also what did you submit regarding tour employment in Nigeria. Age factor, personal asset & financial status, your ties with your sponsor can also be a possible factor.

ramobiojo:
Hello Everyone,

Thanks for having this educative page.

Please I need clarification on how to apply for my Canadian Study Visa.

I intend to travel with my baby of 6 months old and an accompanying relative (my mother-in-law).

My sponsor is my Mother-in-law's younger brother. Please how much do funds is needed to prove adequate financial support. Also, can I add my boss as my second sponsor to boost the financial aspect.

Also, is it advisable to apply for the visas together or I should apply for my MIL separately since she doesn't have an international passport yet.

Lastly, should I apply online or do paper application.

Please your assistance would be very helpful. My email address is ramobiojo@gmail.com.

Hello, I am glad you're seeking clarifications regarding your study visa process. Stating you want to travel with your child and mother in law totally defeats your main intention to go and study on the part of the visa officer. It show's you're using the study route to immigrate to Canada hence, "Purpose of Visit". The advice I'll give you is apply for a program for let's say January 2021 or May2021, by the grace of God your child will be 1yr old by then. You can then proceed with the study visa and when you get to Canada, your mother in law can apply for a visit visa using your status.

Kamsiroyce:
Hello all.... Pls Iam kind of new here. I need your advice on my Study Visa Application. There is a lump sum in my hubby's account (my husband is my sponsor). The said amount 7m naira was transferred to hubby by his brother, who received it from a transport company as a compensation to the family for an autocrash that led to their father's death. How do I present this case to the VO?and what is likely going to be the VO's view?

There are various ways that can be presented, but one way you shouldn't present it is saying that it was a compensation for the loss of a family member. The VO will be skeptical and wonder why you want to use that sole amount to sponsor an education in Canada. You can state that;

1. A gift from your brother to sponsor his education.

2. Let the money mature in his account and he can state that it is the funds set aside for his education.

3. Let the amount represent the sale of a very expensive property.

It baffles me when I see refusals on this platform. Non the less I have made some observations and I notice applicants submit generic documents. For example;

Employment documents- As at 2020 it is no longer enough to just submit employment letter, leave letter and payslips. Everyone pretty much submit this documents and it is becoming a circus for this visa officers. How many applicants show proof of dental/medical coverage, pension plans, Tax and most importantly documents to verify that this establishment you claim to work actually exists and is MOST IMPORTANTLY OPERATIONAL.

My observation when I ask people to show me the documents they submit when they get refused based on "employment prospects in Nigeria " is simply down to the above explanation. Here in Canada if you're gainfully employed then you have documents to actuality prove that you pay tax, medical coverage etc... So that approach should be applied when submitting employment documents.

p.s: this is just an observation based on refusals on employment grounds and lastly always remember to update your LinkedIn and other professional social media accounts( it is called open source search on the part of the VO)

Adetayoade1:
Thank you very much sir does travel history really matter ? Cause I am seeing people being denied on travel history

Yes it does but a lot of people have gotten approved without ever leaving the country.

The bottom line is if you have issues with purpose of visit the travel history clause mostly accompanies it.

krishenry:
Please I will like to know if I use my church as my sponsor will I still need to show my personal statement of account

Church? Don't use it. That rarely works

Adetayoade1:
Hello sir please when one is applying for a study permit and has being denied a US visa where am I to state I have being denied before a US visa

The application form you will fill when you're about to submit your application. In that form you will be required to give a comprehensive explanation of your previous visa refusals.

SonofGod2000:
Please house, if one is refused under 4 weeks of visa application base on family ties and purpose of visit, can he use the initial SOA if he plans to reapply the second time immediately? That my friend was denied yesterday after the Correspondence letter Recieved

Urgent pleaseeee guys.......

SOA have a 30days validity. Also what's the point of applying almost immediately. Settle down defer if you have to and sort out every refusal Clause

PeterWealth:
please does anyone have any idea of schools in Canada accepting applications for masters program right now.

Every school accepts admission applications. To be on the safe side apply for September (Fall 2020 semester).

P.s: there are 3 semesters in Canada Winter(January), summer(May) and fall(September).

vanessa969:
Hi Everyone, been a silent reader for a while and was rejected last week.
Please can @frankrobbn1 and other gurus advice me what to do

I got an admission to study Masters of Business Administration in Canada, I paid $7000 tuition deposit.

Rejection letter dropped with these generic reasons:

Travel history
Family ties
Lack of funds.



I have a Bsc in Accounting, I am currently employed under my dads company, I have a great travel history, been to so many places, Parts of the US and Europe so i don't understand the travel history reason.
My Sponsor is my father

Documents submitted:
Dads CAC document, which also shows i'm among the board of directors( I used this as part of my ties to my country in my letter)
Bank statement with balance of 50m and Bank reference letter
Sponsorship Affidavit letter
Sponsorship letter( although this didn't state how much he will be given me for my school, it just states he will be sponsoring me)

My Transcript
International passport and previous visa pages
Acceptance letter
Letter of Recommendation from my dads company
Waec
My birth Certificate
Police clearance
My letter of intent
Imm forms

I know its advisable to apply for the gcms note but we have decided not to and reapply and while doing that i will get an official admission from another country to have that as back up. My school is to resume in may, please I would like all the gurus here to advise me on whatever document I am to add to strengthen my application. Apologies if this post is long, i'm just here to learn. Thank you all

Sorry about your refusal;
1. Regarding the finance clause, did your dad submit a company account or used both personal and company account.

2. Your travel history, as it been in the last 10yrs?

3. Did you provide documents showing your individual family status and general information about them?