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Senatorkolade:
THE PIECE BELOW WILL HELP THOSE REFUSED ON STUDY PLAN PROGRESSION IN TACKLING THE VO's CONCERN
In the recent case of Omijie v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration) 2018 FC 878 [CanLII link], Mr. Omijie is a 26-year old citizen of Nigeria who sought to study at Alberta’s NAIT for a Bachelors of Business Administration program after he had previously graduated, three years prior, from a Bachelors of Science from a university in Nigeria. Mr. Omijie’s student permit application was rejected, and not for the first time [as will be discussed below].

This case highlights the dilemma faced by many study permit applicants, particularly from countries such as Nigeria, where the last figures we have from January – March 2017 show that the number of successful applicants (371) compared to unsuccessful (2,174) and total applications lodged (2,545) leads to a 14.5% success rate.

371 2,174 2,545 53%
I would assume that rate has worsened since with the volume of students seeking entry into Canada from all over the world.

One of the major issues under scrutiny was the fact that the Applicant was seeking a degree to continue studies in a related area at a related level.

It is also important to put into context that the Applicant’s study permit refusal had already gone back once to the visa office for reconsideration after a decision by Justice Diner. The reason it was sent back by the Federal Court was due to (as we will see also from this decision) a lack of explanation for why the “educational and employment history” was problematic. As summarized in this decision about the first judicial review:



Justice Pentney (former Deputy Minister of Justice and Deputy Attorney General of Canada many of those practicing will recognize from filing previous Judicial Reviews) made two very interesting points, set out over three paragraphs of his decision, as to why judicial review should be granted and the matter sent back to the visa office for redetermination.

In paragraph 23, Justice Pentney exams the evidence that was put forth by the Applicant for explaining why he wishes to pursue studies in Canada – specifically a desire to pursue hands-on, practical, and technologically advanced training. The Visa Officer does not question the evidence provided but finds fault in the cost of relocating to Canada to undertake study at the same financial level.



This is very common among international students who do often come with Bachelor’s or ther advanced degrees from abroad but wish to gain Canadian specific qualifications which may require them to start at a lower level or pursue diplomas.



Justice Pentney acknowledges that the Applicant may not have set out the grounds of why there was a logical progression between the two studies clearly but that the Officer’s decision to reject what was presented without adequate explanation was itself unreasonable.

A recent trend of overseas visa office refusals that I have seen (both on the student and TRV side) is that the decisions are generally becoming more and more trite, with less and less reference to evidence provided. While a decision-maker is presumed to have reviewed all evidence, silence with respect to evidence that can corroborate the Applicant’s statements and that directly contradicts the visa officer’s decision, can render a decision unreasonable.

That being said, with judicial review being a costly procedure, and with the possibility that matters such as these can end up in a loop of judicial reviews and refusals, it is pertinent to put the best foot forward in the first application and make it abundantly clear how the Applicant meets the statutory and regulatory requirements of a bona fide student (or visitor as the case may be) that will leave Canada at the end of their stay. In this matter, reference to policy and to previous refusals (if any) is crucial. Whether it is putting a succinct cover letter or organizing the online submission in a manner where the visa officer is clear as to where documents are located, these small steps when a visa officer has only a few minutes to review a file and render a decision, goes a long way.

The Omijie decision also highlights another issue (and common point of misunderstanding) for those who pursue judicial review and expect that either the process will allow the judge to grant the study permit or else that once it is returned for reconsideration a student permit will be shortly granted.

The question here is documents submitted 4 months ago what will happen to them ??

canadabyfire:
But why do u think soany official commuique on that?

Same India and the funny thing this the governor of Canada is coming to Nigeria soon

Lagos2canna:
I mean update........ box after months...... While India's are getting approval within weeks

Bro I want to see the update more than you
[ quote author=123abcclown post=72348602]
Who send them work?
The only show I want to see is an update of my application, honestly.[/quote]

There is show, did you see the way the cic portal is arranged boxed side by side

Lagos2canna:
May, June, July and August applicants site maintenance is over yet no show, what's the way forward? These v.o's are playing with fire!!!

Amen , we are favored this week in Jesus name

goingforward:
Hello Nairalanders,

I want to encourage you with Esther 6 vs 1-3. ''On that night the king could not sleep. And he gave orders to bring the book of memorable deeds, the chronicles, and they were read before the king.''.

I decree that a book of remembrance is opened upon our Canada visa applications this morning.

For each and every person who's timeline has elapsed and it seems that we have been forgotten, that the visa officers responsible for our applications will lose sleep until they have attended to and until our applications are favored, and our approvals are granted in the mighty name of Jesus.

vs 3, ''And the king said, “What honor or distinction has been bestowed on Mordecai for this?” The king’s young men who attended him said, “Nothing has been done for him.”

I decree that our applications right from this moment begin to receive priority and that the entire host of heaven begins to fast track it in the mighty name of Jesus.

Just as the King lost sleep until Mordecai was rewarded, as we have prayed, fasted, waited on God, I hereby decree by the power invested in me as a daughter of the most high God, that all the visa officers and staff responsible for all applications that have exceeded processing times begin to lose sleep until we are favored in the mighty name of Jesus. They will all not rest until they have done the will of God concerning our applications in Jesus name.

..... and the house shouts a thunderous AMEN!!!.

Have a miracle-filled week in Jesus name. Amen.

goingforward.

Hello you don’t have too, some forms are having issues ... you can go to cic website and see the right one to download.. go to the log in page you will see list of forms that had issues and rectified especially for those e who downloaded it this month

dyout:
ohhhh....i am using mac book also... i think i need to downgrade my Adobe just as you mentioned. Thanks

Has your eligibility started ? If yes when ? Yiubare July applicant right?

042viber12:
I pray this new week, let's get favourable and approval news on our applications especially the June/july applicants...Amen!!

Since A

042viber12:
Eligibility review

Which of them ?

042viber12:
Has yours started

Congrats

technix:
APPROVAL ALERT!
Application Submitted: August 24, Paper Route
Program: PhD, McGill
Medical Request: September 28
Medical Done: October 2
Medical Passed: October 9
Approval: October 17

I submitted LOE to explain why I chose the program and Canada, the source of funding, family ties, and my willingness to come back to Nigeria.

N.B: (1) I intentionally did not submit police report since I have read of approvals without it, and I believe CIC will request for it if they need it
(2) I only submitted the funding letter from my supervisor which covers tuition and living expense. I did not submit any personal account details

Reliable source

042viber12:
Pls wea did u get this info

I think advise to people is to hurry up and start submitting app, this is like the best time

Dear May, June and July applicant who has their eligibility review started .. it is evident that the security Check and criminality checks been passed.. just eligibility review should start with the VO... so let’s pray and be hopeful and believe that the VO sleeping on our files will respond

They would reply you as they replied me a couple of times without a good response

Bennycrown:
It is well,God is on our side ,we july applicant

Sti cool oo , wey May and June still dey

Shizzleadedapo:
THERE IS GOD.all the hunger to study sef don disappear with the thoughts of battling settling down with the cold weather in January. July 23rd, HOPEFUL �

What is really going on with June , July and August applicant ? See as sept applicant dey cash out TRv ??

Got this too

Senatorkolade:
THIS IS WHAT I GOT FROM LONDON VISA OFFICE.



We write in reply to your enquiry dated 12th October 2018.


Please note that your application for a study permit to Canada is currently under active review.


Every effort is being made to complete processing as quickly as possible.


You will be notified via your online account once a decision has been reached.


We trust this information is of assistance to you.


Kind regards,


JLW

High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom

Immigration and Medical Services Division

Canada House | Maison du Canada
Trafalgar Square
London | Londres
SW1Y 5BJ

For June or July applicant ??

042viber12:
It's November bro we are all waiting for

Dear fellow comrades, you will agree with me that Canada has taught one patience

Dear @mightyola, @123abcclown @tobbyboy17 @galala123 @goingforward @deara12345 @042viber12 @lagos2canna @canadabyfire and everyone come out and let’s diffuse the situation ooooo .. we need more jokes and prayers.. Trv fall on everyone

You leave June lol

Lagos2canna:
For July applicants I see mass approval.......Just be calm

Please April , May , June and July please show yourself here

See as Sept App dey flenjo .... see as them dey be happy..well there is hope for us the May , June , July

Yes boss

mightyola:
Ur app since June?.

I celebrate you guys tenacity and all, to all may , June and July applicant.. I greet all of us.. please rather than argue and fight please let’s unite in faith , believe and prayers since we are all for same cause..
I will like to add that most app that takes longer than normal is cos most( not all app) is undergoing Secondary review.. Secondary review is triggered at the discretion of the Visa Officer to get proper documentation I think .. so let’s pray and hope that secondary review doesn’t take long

I feel the pains etc and to this that have their trv congrats to you ..

Congrats boss.. Tapping into your anointing

henricson:
Please for the guys who submitted passport at vfs for visa stamp, what was the latest you got it back? Was told 5-10 working days. Just submitted this morning, hoping to get it back latest by Friday next week as my sick leave will end by Friday next week and have to resume work on Sunday.

For other trv hopefuls, the God that did it for me will do it for y'all.
Saw a guy who came to pick up his passport (paper application), and got a refusal, he was so downcast. Advised him to repackage and reapply.

Amen , waiting on the lord and being of good courage this is our week of testimony by faith

goingforward:
Hello Nairalanders,

My prayer this week is that each day will be filled with testimonies.
Sometimes life can seem haphazard and accidental, but i want you to know that overall the seeming accidents in our lives, God is at work.

God is all knowing and everything he does in our best interest. 1st Samuel 2.
My prayer today is that you connect with Him, your source.

Ask Him, seek him, let Him into everything that concerns you.
He will perfect everything that concerns you.

May God grant us the courage to wait on Him, Trust Him and may He continually strengthen our faith with milestone testimonies every step of the way.

May God grant us our Canada visas, approved and stamped. Hold on, we shall all testify in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.

Have a groundbreaking testimony filled week in Jesus name. Amen.

goingforward.

Guys i got a short missed call from this number +22238738997 Na one similar twice today, before I could pick it went off .. used Truecaller and the phone code is from Mauritius...

Sent another one

Folaroyal:
I responded immediately.

Bros check your Pm

Folaroyal:
God has been good... so far so good!
I don't like raising people's anxiety... but trust me, it's worth the wait... if you have to!
Regards

Re yiu June or July ?

042viber12:
I applied on the 18th, did biometrics on the 23rd....so we are somewhat only the same ship..since dy extended the processing time to 14weeks..just wait till maybe the 13th, 14th or 15th week..den u could start sending mails to them