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Austinpee4:
No University in Canada is allowed to interfere with Immigration related matters at any instance. The perogative is strictly with IRCC to make decisions and also correspondence are between IRCC and the client(applicants) or their recognised representative.

However, some school provides guidance and free consultation. I received the email below from my intended school yesterday and, unbelievable Nigeria was used as case study as if the advisor knows about the rate of denial in Nigeria.

Getting you started on your study permit application!

Hello everyone!

I have been working on creating a study permit application guide with our ICCRC certifies international student advisor- ........ and now I am pleased to share this presentation with you.

If you have not yet begun your study permit application I would encourage you to do so now. please kindly check the attachment below for the powerpoint slides.

Once you have begun your application and you have questions please reach out to ,,,,,,,,,,,,a directly!

Have a great day!

Hi All,

I got a presentation from my intended school this evening on tips to apply for study permit visa. See below. I need to add that the school said we can reach out to their immigration personnel to assist us with our Visa application. I am waiting for my GCSM note. once is made available, will be getting free consultation from the individual. Please apply it as you deem fit.

This document should include the following points:

• Mention the program for which you have been accepted, and outline a couple of reasons why you wish to study in Canada
• Explain your overall educational goals
• Continuation of studies, academic interests, advancement of career opportunities in home country, linkages between your education goals and career plans, and how studying in Canada will help you achieve these goals
• Is a similar program offered in your home country/country of residence?
• Do universities in your home country offer the same program? How does your Canadian degree differentiate? What research have you done to prove your point? Why are you choosing Canada over staying in your home country to study?
• How will the program enhance your employment opportunities in your country of residence/citizenship?
• Previous employment, availability of jobs for which you don’t yet meet the educational requirement (but will after completion of Canadian degree and upon return to your home country)
Show ties to home country
• As a student in Canada, you are a temporary resident and must leave Canada after your studies are completed. The processing agent must be satisfied that you will leave Canada by the of the period authorized for your stay and respecting the conditions of your temporary status in Canada.
• You can show ties to your home country in various ways:
• how well-established your family is (father, mother, siblings), your obligations towards your family, family business, property ownership and source of income in home country
• Provide details of previous education (if any)
• Start and end dates, full name and address of educational institution(s), and completed degrees/diplomas/certificates
• Summarize the above points and thank the officer for their time

Austinpee4:
Yes, you will be able to link your new application using your already created 'MyCIC' account.

The process of linking your new application is quite easy. Log into your account, check for 'link existing application', follow the instruction and fill appropriate fields correctly and it should link your application to your account.

Thanks a lot for your response

Austinpee4:
You do not need to write extensively about your previous refusal. They already have details of your refusal. However, you must answer yes on the application form to the question of having been refused a permit or visa before. Your SOP can include how you have responded to the previous refusal issue in a paragraph or two with exactitude. Also, make sure the documents submitted in support of your application or claim(s) speak more for you than what is written.

UCI: Unique Client identifier. (Your permanent reference number on IRCC database for all Canadian immigration related issues)

Just to clarify, in my second application attempt, does that mean that I will be able to link the file online with the existing one (i.e. the one I created during my first application)?

Please for somebody who was previously refused Visa and wants to link the application online, what will be the process to link the application online?

[quote author=Prudento post=67690314]You have not told us when u applied, when you got the request and whether you linked your application online ( which should indicate the status of your medicals)[/quote

He mentioned last week that he got medical request. If i am not mistaken, he is the guy with travel history to Cyprus.

Newman1010:
Long post alert, please do not quote every statement.

Sorry this is coming late, kindly see documents below:

All CIC documents
Letter of explanation: I wrote about myself, my job, change in career (studied chemistry but work with a bank), why i chose Canada, why i am applying for study permit (simply for educational advancement which will my benefit me as a banker in Nigeria), why SMU (i went to their page and got all the information i needed), why not Nigeria, My finances (paid close to 80% tuition, had about CAD 20k in Naira and dollars), The future for me after this program (here i wrote about my career after this masters and how i intend to do exploit in Nigeria), Previous Refusal reasons (i talked about the previous reasons for denial and how i tackled them with proof) and lastly i wrote about my express entry account (i am still in the pool waiting for the score to drop, my score is slightly below 430). I also made a mistake when i went for my upfront medical by choosing express entry medical instead of study permit (Thank God everything worked out fine).

My statement of account (Naira about 2.6m and USD 7.5k)
My sponsors statement (about 40-50m balance)
My sponsors Cert of incorporation
Sister’s passport and marriage certificate (SPONSOR

• Father’s passport and visa pages
• Mother’s passport and visa page
• Brother’s passport and visa pages
I added these three documents above as proof that i am not going to violate my visa conditions because i do not have a travel history. i actually got this from an immigration consultant. My family members never violated their visa conditions

• Advance Financial Interpretation Certificate
• National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate
• University Degree Certificate
• West African Examination Council Results
• Promotion Letter
• Letter of Introduction
• Offer letter from Employer
• Confirmation Letter
• Work ID card
• My Pensions savings account statement (N 1.8m)
• Land purchase notes and a deed of assignment
• My car documents.
• Advance Financial Interpretation Certificate
• National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate
• University Degree Certificate
• West African Examination Council Results

I committed the rest into Gods hands

@newman1010, can i PM you please?

MeinKampf:
Wait for your note to be sure of the specific reason why you were refused. Travel history as a generic reason doesn't mean it has something to do with your having been in Canada previously unless you violated your visa terms.
Travel history most times is just a bonus refusal reason, it's not always the main reason. Once the main reason is tackled, travel history will naturally disappear. What do you have to say about people that haven't left Nigeria and yet have travel history as part of their reasons for refusal?
Travel history can't be a stand alone reason any application is denied unless you have history of previous visa terms violation

Alright. Thanks for the clarification. I am eagerly awaiting the note. I can't wait. Resumption is fast approaching.

MeinKampf:
What sort of statement is this? How does previous traveling to Canada contribute to refusal? We should all be careful about information we give out because some people might take them hook, line and sinker.
Previous travel to Canada will not contribute to refusal unless you violated any of the terms of your previous visa. It will even be a blessing in disguise that you can honor your visa terms.

Hi,

It may or it may not. In my own case, I had previously travelled to Canada. Didn't stay up to six month and I was picked on travel history. Although, I birth my baby in Canada which was not stated in my TRV application then. I am yet to receive the GMCS note to understand the issue.

I have another instance where an applicant visa was denied because all other members of the family currently holds a valid TRV. I am in this situation as well. Once I receive my note, I will share it.

Thus, previous travel history to Canada may or may not affect your application based on the circumstance involved.

Thanks

jnyuwa02:
If you have no time to wait for Gcms and your deferral is the last available, you can go ahead and submit application without Gcms notes. I know someone who refiled application without Gcms notes, responding only to the generic denial checked and was approved.

Wow.... Thanks. I will wait as I need to understand the main issues.

I think I still have time on my side as school resumes 23 Sept. I want members to deliberate my issues before firing back.

vibrant99:
Doing a New SOP without GCMNOTES? bad idea, the reason for you denial may just be for a document not included, and how do you know if you didnt wait for GCMNOTE? another denial.

I never mentioned in my post that I will not wait for the GCSM notes.

I emphasized that I drafted another SOP in readiness for the GCSM note. Of course, I don't wish for denial in my second attempt.

ayoslas88:
I was also refused on the 8th of May and I am planing to go and collect my passport.

Please what time do they attend to passport collection?hope d long queue dnt affect passport collection pple.
Tanks

I was at the VFS by 10am. Waited for 30 minutes and I got my passport

ayoslas88:
I was also refused on the 8th of May and I am planing to go and collect my passport.

Please what time do they attend to passport collection?hope d long queue dnt affect passport collection pple.
Tanks

There wasn't long queue. Got there around 10am. Waited for 30 minutes and I collected my passport.

Austinpee4:
There is always more to 'purpose of visit' refusal of a study permit application. Most pointers or review without it would leave the main and actual reason(s)as the visa officer's inference on the GCMS always is the first point of review by another visa officer should you reapply. It is smart to work with the GCMS note in further considerations. I advise you wait for it and then it would be easier to deliberate from there to proffer a better solution.

Regards.

Thanks a lot. This is noted.

mcobex:
To me, travel history is not really a reason for denial(you will see that when you get your gcms note).
As for the purpose of visit, I can't comment cos you didn't state your intended programme, your previous programme, your working experience(if any).... knowing all these will give me a clearer picture of your case. As for your SOP, I think it still depend on me getting answers to the above questions I asked above

Thanks for your response. I have a BSC in Accounting,. I have 10 years working experience as tax consultants in a professional Firm, I propose to study MBA, University of New Brunswick. I leveraged on my work experience as the drive to further my studies.

Thanks.

Hello House,

I started following NL since I submitted my TRV application in March. However, I must state that since March and now, I have gather more than enough information on this forum and I can certify myself as immigration consultants on Study TRV. I even went as far back in following thread 13.

Please I have an issue at hand. I was refused of my TRV on 10 May, 2018. Reasons for the refusal are:

Travel History and Statement of Purpose. Of course, I knew the next step of action. I ordered for my GCMS notes even before I picked up my passport on Monday but the note is yet to be made available to me.

Now to the main concern. I have travel history. (to Canada, Dubai, SA etc). I have been to Canada before and also, still have a valid Visa on my passport. I didn't stay up to six months, never committed crime (background check was completed without any flags) but however, had a baby. Could that be the reason why i was picked on travel history? Besides, all my friends who previously traveled to Canada on TRV for birthing purposes were never refused in their subsequent application. Also, my husband, son all have valid Visas to Canada. Could that be the reason?. Guru in the house, please I need your advice as I await my GCMS notes or possible response to the refusal if those identified above could be the reasons. If yes, how can I respond? Do I need to plead for not stating birthing purposes in my previous TRV application? How can I tackle this?

With regard to purpose of Visit, I have drafted another one as the previous SOP submitted was not convincing enough. I just adopted / built on another person's SOP who was also refused. The revised SOP is now finalised. Please can any of the Gurus in the house assist in reviewing this in readiness for my GCMS notes? I will send what I previously submitted as SOP and the new one I developed to the volunteer to see the extent of work and originality I have now done. I wish to submit my application latest two days after my GCMS notes are received as I have started collating all my documents again. School resumes 23 September.

Besides, I was awarded a scholarship of $4,000 and my sister, practising medical doctor in Canada is my sponsor. I was not flagged on ties in Canada cos I showed strong ties at home in form of assets n family members (husband n son) as I stated they were not going to accompany me.

ayoslas88:
No, I do not have travel history

No worries then. I asked because I have travel history including entry to Canada in the past. Guess that is the reason mine is a bit delayed.

ayoslas88:
My application is just 2weeks

Background check state We are processing your background check. We will send you a message if we need more information.

But my review of eligibility has change to We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements.

Am I on track?

Please do you have travel history? I submitted mine since 27 March (almost six weeks) and the only update is my background check is being processed. For eligibility, it says - Your application is in progress. We will send you a message when we start reviewing your eligibility.

croyance:
Hello House

me and my wife landed in CANADA safely and sound oooo

The POE was so interesting. All you need is just to be confident and truthful, Please dont change documents at POE, always present what you submitted during VISA processing.

God bless you all.

Congratulations. Wishing your all the best and may God grant your wife safe delivery. All the best.

Hello House. I need your professional advice.

I am currently awaiting my TRV (Study) to be approved and I proclaim that by the special grace of God, I will give testimony on this forum.

Now to my question, my husband and Son have TRV already. Just thinking, should I apply for SOWP for my husband once my TRV is approved or we all enter Canada and get their documents regularised?. I have been on CIC site and I read that application can be made inside of Canada. I don't know how easy that could be and if we have people who have explore this route in the past.

For my daughter, she is a Canadian Citizen, no issue with her. Just concerned on the best approach for my husband and my son. Your comments are welcome please.

Hello House, I am just curious. Is it possible for an applicant's TRV for schooling purposes be denied if one has scholarship from a Canadian University?

Martswoll:
Yeah bro 4 years in Turkish Republic of North Cyprus, 3 days visit visa turkey, 10 days tourist to the Republic of Georgia.

My status just started showing “we are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements “. However background check is still under processing still even before eligibility updates . Waiting medicals too

Alright then. Fingers crossed and let us hope for the best.
Guru in the house, is it ok that one has both background and eligibility checks running at the same time? I felt background check needs to be completed before proceeding to eligibility.

Martswoll:
So guys my status just had an update saying

“ we are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements “

According to my image is this ip1 or ip2 and how close is medical call from now?

P.s : Been showing “ we are processing background check “ even before this recent update

Hello @Martswoll. Just to clarify. Do you have travel history? In my own case, I have been in Canada before for Vacation and my status is still saying that background checks are being conducted.

veravanna:
Hi Guys,
I have been a silent reader and I wanted to commend you all on the community-style help being offered here. This is the real Nigeria, people helping each other.
I wanted to share my profile.
I applied on 19th of March, Paper route, upfront medicals.
Diploma in Nait (Chemical Tech) after getting a BSc in Biology in 2011. I have been working as a technologist for the past 7 years in different countries.
I just got invited for medicals today but i already submitted upfront medicals. Please guys, how do I go about it?
I think I have one of the simplest profiles here. 2M bank statement, employment letters, 2 pages SOP, all forms filled, father's bank statement, police certificate, birth certificate of family and former degree certificate and a lot of faith in God! Thats it.
I have been secretly praying for you all, next week will have a lot of good news. mark it!

Congrats @veravenna

@ Ncify,

My husband was not around too when I applied for my baby's Canadian passport this year.

What information do you have on the birth certificate? If you are the only person listed under the parent section on the birth certificate, your husband's signature will not be required on the application for the Canadian passport.

If your husband name is indicated on the birth certificate, he will be required to sign some forms at the Canadian Consulate office in Nigeria before the passport can be processed.

All the best.

Hello All,

My message is directed to hotstepper.

Please I sent an email to you in respect of your assistance/ using your good relationship in fast tracking the emergency document which I applied for my baby at the Nigeria High commission Ottawa.

Thanks

Hi All,

My question relates to birth documents for babies.

In applying for emergency travel document, can the application be made online, by post or by physical submission at the Nigerian High commission office in Ottawa? Please advice. The information I read online is not so detailed as it has not specified how the application can be submitted.

Please see below:

Requirement for Persons under the Age of 18 OR Minors

Copy of child’s birth certificate
Letter of Consent jointly signed by child's both parents must be typed
Photocopies of the parents’ passports data page. One of the passport data pages must be a Nigerian Passport.
Additional documents for single parents (proof of custody of the child/children)
Child's current two passport-size photographs preferably with white background
Non-refundable processing fee of hundred dollars ($100) in money order payable to the Nigeria High Commission Ottawa.
Copy of itinerary or airline ticket
Self-Addressed return envelope (Canada priority or Express post Courier Envelope Only
NOTE: The Travel Document is valid for 30 days only and cannot be used to return to Canada (one way journey).

For inquiries please call (613) 236-0006 (Direct), 613 236 0521 ext: 241 and ext: 243 Email: oru@nigeriahcottawa.ca



Thanks.

Many thanks Hotstepper for this clarification and prompt response. I appreciate. Just wanted to know if that option could be explored.

Hello All,

Trust all members are fine.

Please I need quick clarification in respect of baby's documents when born in Canada. Based on what I have read so far, mothers process the following documents for their babies when born i.e.

*Birth certificate
*Canadian passport and lastly,
*Nigerian Passport/Emergency Travel document.

My question, can I limit my baby's documents to these two? i.e. processing of birth certificate and Nigerian Passport/Emergency Travel document while i process the Canadian passport for baby once I get back to Nigeria via the Consulate Office in VI?

Mothers who have been previously opportune to birth and process documents for babies should please respond on their view

@ Hotstepper, kindly respond on your view as well. This question has never been raised in the group.

Thanks.

Thanks KeishSunshine. I really appreciate. Will ensure the test is done a day before leaving Nigeria.

Hi Keishsunshine,

Congrats on the arrival of your new born.

Just to clarify, does Canada accept medical reports from Nigeria? Please what are the recommended test a pregnant woman is supposed to do? Will appreciate if you can assist please. I will be flying in December.

Thanks Jinyeid for the prompt response.

Congrats @Jinyeld on the arrival of your new born.

Just to clarify, how many nights did you stay at the hospital for a C-Section? Did you stay for just one night?. Please confirm as I will most likely give birth through C-Section as well.