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Well, what I know is that if you are going through 2 European cities/countries to a final destination, so long you are getting down from that Aircraft in Europe, you need a transit visa or a valid Visa.

He/she can confirm from the airline before paying for the ticket.

Austacus:
There is a difference between layover and stopover especially if you're travelling across the Schengen countries or Europe
If it is UK/Ireland and the US it's for sure a transit visa.

Moreover, I can see Frankfurt
In which Lufthansa is the regular guy that fly to Frankfurt and maybe they want to transfer her to Meridiana which are known to fly to Milan then Aircanada to toronto

Lufthansa doesn't fly student anyhow, they will carefully go through some of your student documents before being accepted.

If the girl is in Lufthansa I am pretty sure she doesn't need a Schengen transit visa.

More so, the country she's travelling to also determine if a transit visa is needed or not. Canada and I presume a student visa not even visiting..., she doesn't need a Schengen transit visa.

She would need a transit visa since she's going through 2(Franfurt and Milan) European cities.

Reina123:
Hello
My friend wants to know if she will need a transit visa. The flight is Lagos to Frankfurt to Milan to Toronto.

Na wa o.
I mean the fraudsters are limiting other people's chances, their crime rubs off on others.
Dem(VO) go dey look all of us like criminals.

waynee2baba:
What do you mean by unfair and limiting chances unnecessarily? So being punished for committing fraud is unfair?

100 years on the dot is even fine.
There are no age restrictions.

hotboss:
Thanks got this.. but is 30yrs on the dot okay?
Graduated 5years ago. What do u think of this

Everybody mustn't go to Canada, most Scandinavian countries offer loads of Scholarships for Int. Students.

Eastern European Universities have cheap tuition, you can go there study first and later on apply to Canada when your condition improves.

It's very unfair to limit other people's chances unnecessarily via their fraudulent acts.

This issue of fake statements.
That 5 years isn't even enough,in my opinion.
They should prosecute and jail such offenders, they simply cause problems for other jnnocent applicants.
Nigerians need to stop all this criminality.

The reasons clearly are related to the financial aspect of your application.

Adding to what others suggested, I think you should add the following :

a letter of support from your sponsor;if that was not provided earlier.

Considering your account isn't very strong, you could demonstrate financial muscle using Assets, properties; acquired or inherited. This will also serve as home ties.

Also, you should detail why and what your Brother stands to benefit from supporting your education.

Furthermore, detail how many dependants he has and explain how financing you would be sustainable for him and not turn out be too much of a burden on him.

In addition, you may need to include his payslip, employment letters,business docs etc to show some sustainability & consistently in his financial position.

Lastly, since you are self employed you should add your tax papers, contract papers/agreements with your clients,LPOs etc if available.

Better luck next time.

bennyg24:
I appreciate ur reply, I am increasing my balance and including my personal account this time and my sponsor had no dependants, just a new couple.

A week is a week.
If you apply Today, it becomes 1 week next Monday.
It becomes 2weeks next 2 Mondays and so and and so forth.

KrystalDesign:
Please can someone reply this?


Please i want to ask a question: With the updated visa processing duration for Nigerians which is 9 weeks, does this include both Saturday and Sunday or its just their working day which is Monday to Friday?

But we've seen people who are even 100 years old get Study permits here and outside.
So,the poster speaking from an absolute point of view has already gotten it wrong

Truth is, what could count as an advantage for a 100 years old to a VO could count as a disadvantage(and vice versa) for a 20years old, example a 20years old would most likely demonstrate less home ties than a 100 years old.

There is some element of truth to what he put up, but an application is all ab9ut profiling in its entirety(age or work experience or gap years etc aren't the only consideration), it's up-to you to counter the grey issues in your profile you think would be a concern for the VO and provide some clarity.

The age factor and gap years can always be countered.

It isn't illegal or a crime to want to study even if you are 100 years old.

top4b:
Hello All the Gurus in the house, I saw this somewhere and pls I want your response to it:


Don't Apply For Study Visa To Canada If Its Not Your Intention. Here's Why

Two years ago, two different people wanted to study in
Canada for their masters program

But between you and i...

They wanted to use that process to integrate
with the country and get permanent residence
once they are done.

Now here is what happened. 

One got it... 

The other one got denied. 

Now the issue was not because the other
one was not qualified. 

In short... The guy that got denied was much more
financially capable than the other guy running into
several tens of million in the bank account. 

Now why is that 

This is what happened. 

The reason why the first guy that got his visa
granted two years ago was his age... 

He's in his early 20s... 

22 years of age with a First Class Degree

The second guy is a 34 Years old with a Second Upper
degree that has graduated over 10 years ago here in Nigeria

You see.

Its one thing for you to get admission to study in
any Canadian university. 

Its another thing for you to get the visa from
the canadian government at the embassy 

It may surprise you to know that The School and Embassy don't have anything tied together! In other words they both don't have any control over each other and they do their work separately.

Look, Canada knows that people are looking for alternative
ways to come live and work in their country and they
are saying this to everyone. 

We want you to come to canada and live happy,
But you just have to go through the right
channel of how its done.

And one of the channel that the Canadians don't accept is if you
are saying you are coming to Canada to do your masters after
you have left school a long time ago and now above 30...

They will deny you. 

Take it from me.

Chances of you getting this is simply 1 in 100. 

The only people getting visa to study their master are those that
recently came out of school with clear distinctions and
want to simply further their education.

Now i know that those people applying for study permit are
doing so because they want to use that to also get residence

Here is my advice. 

Go through other process of relocating to Canada legally.

They are not stopping anytime soon 

Go through the process of either going through the
Federal Skill Program or the Provincial Nomination program. Work Permits and Visit Visas. Direct Employment Packages are also there.

It will work out. 

All you have to do is to plan it.

Even if you have been told that you cant go
with your current criteria...

Look through other means even if it will cost you more money... If you are serious
Plan for it.

God bless you Frank. May your heart desires be met.

Frankrobbn1:
Amen! I'm very grateful for the prayers. I'm thy humble servant to command, so you're free to contact me anytime. I'll be glad to help out in my little way. God bless us all.

It shall end in praises

Well, what do I even know? I may be wrong.

My comment is based on what they wrote on the letter, saying she should print the letter.

Rules aren't carved on stones.

Bracha:
Hello,

That letter cannot suffice. SmallerB you have to pester them for the letter of introduction. If by Monday it still hasn't reflected in your MyCic account, send them a screenshot of what it looks like, so they have proof.

Pester them please, that letter is very important.

Cheers.

They probably are having technical issues, it may drop, if not, then simply print the letter they just sent you as they instructed.
This letter they just sent should suffice.

Congratulations.

SmallerB:
Hi guys, please this was the response i got after mailing kenya and lagos about my letter of introduction that they have refused to send. They sent this today, evening time sha and i checked my page and its not there

OK, I mixed it up. Now I understand.
Submit the docs they requested ASAP.
I guess it's a good sign.
The app is still being positively considered.

gg4real:
I have two sisters. The Jr one already secured her visa. Its my other sister who submitted her application since May that I'm talking about.

Oh OK. My bad, I see it now.
Thanks.

mcobex:
Two sisters, the younger sister got her PPR but the elder is the one yet to be called for medical and with the SOA issue

This your post is confusing.

You said she was asked to submit a new statement because the one she submitted online was ineligible?

No medical request, so why did she submit her passport to VFS considering it was an online application ?

If she applied online, and no call for medics, how did they accept her passport?

gg4real:
Hello my good people.

My Jr sister just picked her passport from vfs today after almost x3weeks of submission after PPR.

My elder sister applied since May 30, no medical call yet but she got a phone call from the embassy in Lagos today that her passport photograph and her personal bank statement which she uploaded on her online application is not legible. They later sent an email advising her to resend a clearer statement of account in PDF format to their email in Lagos before Next Tuesday in order for them to continue the application process and failure to do so will result to a refusal of her application.

My question is has anyone experienced this kind of situation before and is it a good sign of an approval?

It's also fine to use just your savings account if you have enough cash there or you can move the cash in the loan account to your savings if the savings account balance isn't sufficient, it saves you the explanation.

But I think an account to show your salary inflow is necessary,it shows proof of employment even better than just a mere payslip.

To substantiate your employment status add your RSA pension statement; no matter how little the balance is or other documents that proof your employment since you are eliminated your salary account.

If I was you I will explain the 40,000 as a "Mortgage payment" and use both accounts.

I think sometimes, it isn't just the balance that's important they want to see some activities and history in the account provided. That's what makes a salary account important.

It's up-to you to decide. Follow your instinct, it never fails.

Jerido:
On a monthly basis bank debited 40k relative to my monthly income of 180k. Alternatively, can i use my Savings Account for the statement of Account instead of the Salary Account?. This will eliminate the issue of loan though i plan to submit my payslip which is reflecting the account number of salary account.

"Substantial " means Large, Significant
How large is it relative to your balance?
How significant is the amount relative to your income?
etc.

If it's significant and the narration came how you said it, if it's me I would bring it up in my LOE.

If it's substantial and you don't explain it, it COULD be interpreted that you perhaps have a debt issue and you are looking for an escape

Jerido:
How do you mean by this : Is the monthly loan liquidation amount substantial? My bank debited me on a monthly bases with a narrated statement; "Matured Loan Installment"

In my opinion consider the following :

Is the monthly loan liquidation amount substantial?

What's the purpose of the loan? It could be a mortgage loan, in which case it even becomes a plus for you.

How was the debit on the statement narrated?

They wouldn't know if you took out a loan except you tell them,the debit could be anything except your bank narrates it clearly as "Loan liquidation" then you may need to explain .

If it's a substantial monthly then you could explain it off as a mortgage or whatever it is.

If it isn't substantial then no need even raising it,except if the narration clearly says "loan liquidation".

Jerido:
Good morning all. I need your candid advice on my statement of account. Can i submit a statement of account that is currently serving bank loan for my study permit application?. This account is equally my salary account. Note: I equally submitted my 6 months payslip among document submitted.

Thanks for your feedback.

It's OK.

nicerichard05:
can i send you a PM

Another way to fix the Heavy statement of account issue is asking your bank to send you a soft copy of your statement of account.
Just upload what the bank sends you.

The soft copy sent from the bank is always smaller in MB size than when you scan a Hardcopy with a scanner.

Note: most ecopies of statements sent by Banks sent via email are often times "locked", so ensure you get it "unlocked "

So sorry. Better luck next time.
Restrategize and retry.

Oluwaloseyi66:
Thanks bruh !!...it was paper and June 21st correspondence came in August 15th and refusal August 16th late night !...With upfront medical

One major advantage of Paper route over the online route is this issue of a 4mb documents limit for online applications.

If you have heavy documents and you are having issues with compression and there is really no documents you think you should leave out to create space, I guess Paper route is a good option. Once you submit via paper, you link online.

Property Docs are better off included with other documents under "Optional Docs" column
; Sponsorship Affidavit - "Financial Requirement " column along with the Bank Statements.

Phatkings:
Good morning pls where am I to upload documents such as evidence of landed property, sponsorship affidavit etc also can multiple files be uploaded without over riding each other... Thanks

Open the letters and see what it says.

maka11:
Hello house, I’ve submitted my application cine May and I haven’t got any update on my application, except two correspondence letter please I kindly need your advice here on what next to do.

Exactly ,so long it has CAD whether before or behind the digits along with the $ sign it shouldn't be an issue.

When its an issue is if you use just the $(without mentioning CAD) in a Canada application ,it may be translated as USD

Frankrobbn1:
Well, as for me I use $ and CAD at same time when correcting any letter and it worked for so many others that I used it for. For example - $5,000CAD. So whichever one is good. It's all about following what you think it's best for you and hope for a positive outcome.

I don't think its even an issue at all. The most important thing is that he included CAD, so they know he meant Canadian dollar not US Dollar.
This people know you are a foreigner,hence such minor things are immaterial.
If dem go give you visa such minor issue like using CAD or $CAD wouldn't be an obstacle.

Use of Grammar would be more of an issue than the currency symbol.
There's no application you pick up that there wouldn't be minor issues.

The important thing is ensure the major requirements are met and your SOP is situation specific and communicated effectively.

And pray for God's grace, the race is not to the swift. Give your best shot and ask God to do the rest.

USC = United States of America Citizens.
The kids wouldn't need a visa actually.

Stevenssen:
1. There are several schools that will offer you PGD or post graduate certificate related to Computer Science (depending on how high your 3rd class is too). Check Algonquin College, Lambton College, Conestoga College , Centennial College, Seneca College. If you are choosing a PGC, try to go for a 2 year program rather than a year program. Unfortunately, you cannot do an Msc with just a Bachelor's 3rd class in Canada.

2. If you can apply alone for the moment, it is better. That way you use your husband and kids as your home ties.

3. Courses related to Computer Science and your current job e.g. database development, I.T. Solutions, Web Development etc.

4. Sorry, I don't understand what you mean by USC but they can still join you later if you apply alone now.

@bede
What you do for a living is actually inconsequential here, so long it's legit; it shouldnt. be anyone's problem or business.
How a man makes his money is up-to him, so long it's legit - it's fine.
It doesn't matter if you are a CEO or a cleaner;we all start from somewhere.

The problem with you post is your insensitivity(she mentioned she was recently widowed - that alone is enough for you to be courteous) and you choice of language.

You should be apologizing ,no need dragging this issue it's just a distraction .

Apologize and move on, we all make mistakes sometimes.

Congratulations

Pachie:
Yes, I was called for the medical exams and yes, I passed it

You do have a chance, you just need to work hard on your SOP and argue your case properly.

Ensure the program is close to your past qualifications or your current work experience/Job; also provide sufficient home ties ; assets etc to show the VO you aren't migrating.

I have a much older friend,who is close to 50 years and was a Bank manager, he applied for an MBA and he got a study permit.

I don't think age is much of an issue,if you argue your case properly.

amintacarrie:
Good Evening All, gurus in the house pls if a mother intends to apply for a 1 or 2yrs program in Canada, can she travle with the kids? Does she stand a chance in terms of visa?

With the attitude the guy just put up here and his other post on Nairaland, it shouldn't come as a surprise if he's unemployed or underemployed.

Who would employ someone with such a poor attitude.?
People just think freedom of speech is a license to be irresponsible and uncouth.

Blema111:
Sounds like it’s uber he’s driving after Msc..the fact that things are tough for you doesn’t mean everyone’s own would be same. What are her chances of getting visa?
Abeg she should apply jawe...the worst thing that would happen is to be rejected. No one is to old to learn and gain extra knowledge. If you have the zest, go for it.

You know you are being silly, right?
You understand this point you are trying to make can still be made with a better language?

Bede2u:
awon canada slaves...am abroad o...and am telling u...dont quit a comfortable life and come here o...after msc u will be looking for canada experience and be driving uber in the mean time...its not easy o