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BASIC INFORMATION YOU NEED TO UPSCALE YOUR CHANCE OF STUDY VISA APPROVAL.

Relocating to Canada, U.S.A or United Kingdom through study is one of the best route to moving with one's family and eventually securing a Permanent Residence. Getting admission to Canada, US or UK for study is a great achievement, however, that's just the first hurdle, before you can pack your bags and move to Canada, US or UK for your study, you must get a visa.

Therefore, let's take a look at how an applicant can avoid getting a rejection on his/her study visa application. If you’re about applying for a Canadian study visa, kindly take very careful note of some common factors to watch out for when making your study visa application.

Although, most International students are eligible to apply to come to study in Canada with family members (spouses & children). These are few things to note to do this successfully. Let it be known that when you applied for admission, you did that for yourself alone, but when applying for visa, you can include your family (spouse and children) for your study visa

On that note, your visa application shall then be determined by three things:

* Purpose of study
* Proof of funds
* Home ties

These three things are the expectations for single applicants as well, but if applying as a family, you have a stronger justification to make. You will need to show additional funds to cater for the family, justify the importance of having family members with you, and have other ties to your country.

Purpose of study:

In your study plan/letter of explanation, you will need to convincingly explain the reasons you chose to study in Canada and why your spouse & children should accompany you to Canada.

Your children and wife can apply for a visitor/study permit (depending on your program of study), and spouse, a visitor/work permit (depending on what they intend to do in Canada)

NB: If you are a student going to a school/program that is not eligible for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP), your spouse is not eligible for the spousal open work permit (SOWP).

This is one of the important reasons to ensure the program you apply for is eligible for PGWP. The study plan helps you to justify the purpose of your study & the importance of having your family with you so that your spouse can work and support the family while you're are studying.

Other reasons could be anything from the fact that your children are young, or your family has never been apart before. Family unification is important to Canada, so you can leverage on that.

Proof of funds (POF)

If you intend to apply with your family, you will have to pay extra application fees & also show more POF than a single applicant. You must also show that you have sufficient funds to support yourself & the family members accompanying you without working in Canada. You are expected to show enough to cover your tuition and living expenses as the student; and the additional funds for the living expenses of those accompanying you. And the total funds you need will depend on your own family number.

To be more practical, you need to show that you have the value of living expenses for one year (Naira equivalent of approximately CAD$26,400 for you in addition to the cost of your tuition for one year).

Let’s say you wish to study for a Masters in Marketing for 2 years, and your tuition is $12,000 per year, you are expected to have the sum of $26,400 living expenses (1year) and $12,000 tuition for one year, a total of CAD$38,400. So if you have a family and you will be applying for them as well, you need to have an extra CAD$4000 for each of them for their living expenses per year.

If you are applying alone (at first), then you or your spouse needs to show enough funds for the living expenses on your family (no definite amount for this but should be sizeable depending on your family size).

Home ties

Proof of home ties, this is very crucial and an important aspect of the Canadian study visa application owing to the fact that many applicants have been denied based on insufficient proof of home ties, that simply means having sufficient fund is not enough to guarantee your visa approval. As an international student, you are a temporary resident & need to show that you have reasons to leave Canada after your study (if required to do so).

IRCC wants to see evidence of your home ties. Many applicants find it easier to use their family members as part of their home ties. But in the case you're applying with your family, it means you must be ready to show other ties.

It could be your business, investments, employment, financial assets and most importantly landed properties (which are mostly preferred cos they hardly depreciate in value but appreciate more over time).

Therefore, you must know what the visa officers want to see and craft your application to satisfy them. Submitting a valuation report of your landed assets (land & building) along with other required documents for visa application could actually boost your chance of visa approval.

Either for visit, study, medical or other temporary or permanent residency visa applications, it is strongly advisable for applicants to provide a valuation report of their property(ties) in order to assist and convince visa officer about their economic/financial status in their home country and also as proof of strong home tie to pull the applicant to return on expiration of period granted.

Property Valuation report could make a visa officer develop good mental picture of who the applicant is, it just like what CV is to a job recruiter. An employer can develop an idea who a job seeker is through the CV to decide if the job seeker should be considered or not. A valuation report describe in detail the property(ies) owned by the visa applicant and the corresponding value of such a property either a house undeveloped land, agricultural farmlands etc which undoubtedly could be a strong proof of the applicant tie to the home country that can pull him/her back after his/her study.

This document shows the amount of wealth you own in property(ties) in your homeland which will make a strong pull factor for your return to your homeland once the purpose of your visit is over and that may eliminate doubt of your return and one point of visa rejection.

Also, it could serve as a support document to your proof of fund which are usually liquid assets such as bank deposit etc. It will make lots of senses if you have good financial status as confirmed by your bank statement of account and property or assets valuation report to corroborate your status.

Though, there are many who do not submit this document due to ignorance or it doesn't matter mind set but it would be wise to do it by a smart applicant especially if its a non apprearance visa application or the one you first submit your application for assesment prior to physical interview.

It is important to prove that your housing assets is valuable as a strong home tie for returning after your study abroad or temporary visit and back up for proof of fund especially Canada Express Entry applicants and schooling.

The report would be a guide to the visa officer to establish the affordability of expenses of visit, stay, study and that the applicant have assets that can be liquidated to raise funds if the need arises.

In view of above, you may wish to consult us for engagement in providing you with this service of property valuation to meet your immigration purpose or whatsoever, our expertise team of Registered Estate Surveyors & Valuers with indepth knowledge of valuation will do justice to that to achieve your maximum satisfaction with utmost professionalism.

For any further inquiries, do not hesitate to contact +2349049045703 (Whatsapp only) or +2348032296562.

Here to serve you right...you will be glad u did!.

Thank you

Note: Once you present your application well and provide the required documents in the 3 areas of consideration, your application is good to go

How can students improve their chances of getting Canada Study visa?

Canada has adopted a Zero Net Growth model for allocating study permits this year — for every student who leaves the country, one more can enter. Here what you need to do to maximise your chances of getting a student visa.

In January, 2024 Canada capped the number of visas it will issue to international students. Now, it has revised the final allocation of attestation letters, a mandatory document for the issuance of study permits for international students by a province or territory.

Notably, some provinces have been allocated more attestation letters than others, meaning that despite Canada’s cap on visas, students can increase their chances of getting a visa if they choose their destination carefully.

Here is how:

Canada has adopted a Zero Net Growth model for allocating study permits under the national cap this year, signifying a one-for-one replacement policy — for every student who leaves the country, one more can enter.

According to the revised allocation, provinces and territories in Canada can issue a total of 552,095 attestation letters, with an estimated approval of 291,914 study permits, a 28% decrease compared to the previous year.

Moreover, around 20% students in the current national cap will be those who apply for an extension of their study permit each year.

There are also exemptions for specific student categories such as primary and secondary school students, and masters’ and doctoral degree students The number of such students was around 140,000 in 2023, and is expected to remain the same this year.

Examining provincial allocations key:

Students have historically preferred study in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta provinces. Ontario’s Greater Toronto Area (GTA), and BC’s Surrey and Vancouver have been the top destinations.

“Out of 10 students, 7 or 8 prefer these three provinces,”

Now, students should instead prioritise provinces and territories that have seen a substantial increase in attestation letters and, consequently, study permits.

Despite overall cap, some provinces see increased allocations. Alberta received an allocation of 40,894 attestation letters, leading to a projected approval of 24,537 study permits (SPs). This marks a 10% increase from the previous allocation. Similarly, Quebec was allocated 1,17,917 letters, compared to 72,716 earlier, also resulting in a 10% increase of projected SPs approved (43,629).

Saskatchewan received an allocation of 15,054 attestation letters, representing a 10% increase, with a projected 7,226 SPs to be approved.

Newfoundland saw an allocation of 3,153, again a 10% increase from the previous year, with approval of 1,419 SPs projected. Nunavut received 333 allocations this year, marking a staggering 6,567% uptick from 2023, with a projected SPs at 200. Similarly, Northwest Territories received 333 allocations, also reflecting a remarkable 4,900% increase from 2023, with a projected SPs at 200.

Although Nova Scotia experienced an increase in allocation letters from 12,906 to 20,378, the projected SPs approval rate remained unchanged at 7,744. Finally, Yukon also witnessed a significant increase of 205 per cent in allocation, with 417 attestation letters issued and a projected SPs of 250.

Look beyond traditional destinations:

Experts suggest while Ontario remains a preferred choice due to its large allocation, considering less-fancied provinces might yield better results. Ontario with 2,35,000 attestation letters allocated, projects to issue roughly 141,000 SPs — a 41% decrease as compared to 2023. Given the sheer number of applications that this province receives, the chances of rejection are very high.

Similarly, British Columbia has experienced an 18% decrease in allocations.

In a nutshell, while the revised allocations may pose challenges, strategic planning and exploration of diverse study destinations can significantly improve students’ visa success rates in Canada.

Please note that I'm not a travel agent but only provide landed property valuation service for clients that have properties to use as proof of home tie for visa purpose. It is a very important documents advisable for applicants to submit to further boost their chance of visa approval.

For further information, contact +2348032296562 or +2349049045703

Good luck!!

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How can students improve their chances of getting a Canadian visa?

Canada has adopted a Zero Net Growth model for allocating study permits this year — for every student who leaves the country, one more can enter. Here what you need to do to maximise your chances of getting a student visa.

In January, 2024 Canada capped the number of visas it will issue to international students. Now, it has revised the final allocation of attestation letters, a mandatory document for the issuance of study permits for international students by a province or territory.

Notably, some provinces have been allocated more attestation letters than others, meaning that despite Canada’s cap on visas, students can increase their chances of getting a visa if they choose their destination carefully.

Here is how:

Canada has adopted a Zero Net Growth model for allocating study permits under the national cap this year, signifying a one-for-one replacement policy — for every student who leaves the country, one more can enter.

According to the revised allocation, provinces and territories in Canada can issue a total of 552,095 attestation letters, with an estimated approval of 291,914 study permits, a 28% decrease compared to the previous year.

Moreover, around 20% students in the current national cap will be those who apply for an extension of their study permit each year.

There are also exemptions for specific student categories such as primary and secondary school students, and masters’ and doctoral degree students The number of such students was around 140,000 in 2023, and is expected to remain the same this year.

Examining provincial allocations key:

Students have historically preferred study in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta provinces. Ontario’s Greater Toronto Area (GTA), and BC’s Surrey and Vancouver have been the top destinations.

“Out of 10 students, 7 or 8 prefer these three provinces,”

Now, students should instead prioritise provinces and territories that have seen a substantial increase in attestation letters and, consequently, study permits.

Despite overall cap, some provinces see increased allocations. Alberta received an allocation of 40,894 attestation letters, leading to a projected approval of 24,537 study permits (SPs). This marks a 10% increase from the previous allocation. Similarly, Quebec was allocated 1,17,917 letters, compared to 72,716 earlier, also resulting in a 10% increase of projected SPs approved (43,629).

Saskatchewan received an allocation of 15,054 attestation letters, representing a 10% increase, with a projected 7,226 SPs to be approved.

Newfoundland saw an allocation of 3,153, again a 10% increase from the previous year, with approval of 1,419 SPs projected. Nunavut received 333 allocations this year, marking a staggering 6,567% uptick from 2023, with a projected SPs at 200. Similarly, Northwest Territories received 333 allocations, also reflecting a remarkable 4,900% increase from 2023, with a projected SPs at 200.

Although Nova Scotia experienced an increase in allocation letters from 12,906 to 20,378, the projected SPs approval rate remained unchanged at 7,744. Finally, Yukon also witnessed a significant increase of 205 per cent in allocation, with 417 attestation letters issued and a projected SPs of 250.

Look beyond traditional destinations:

Experts suggest while Ontario remains a preferred choice due to its large allocation, considering less-fancied provinces might yield better results. Ontario with 2,35,000 attestation letters allocated, projects to issue roughly 141,000 SPs — a 41% decrease as compared to 2023. Given the sheer number of applications that this province receives, the chances of rejection are very high.

Similarly, British Columbia has experienced an 18% decrease in allocations.

In a nutshell, while the revised allocations may pose challenges, strategic planning and exploration of diverse study destinations can significantly improve students’ visa success rates in Canada.

Please note that I'm not a travel agent but only provide landed property valuation service for clients that have properties to use as proof of home tie for visa purpose. It is a very important documents advisable for applicants to submit to further boost their chance of visa approval.

For further information, contact +2348032296562 or +2349049045703

Good luck!!

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INFORMATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON BUILDING PLANNING PERMIT APPROVAL :

"1. The General Public is hereby notified that the administration of Mr Governor, Babajide Olushola Sanwo-Olu has graciously *approved a window of Amnesty of Waiver on the payment of penal fees on All existing and ongoing Physical Developments without Planning Permit* within the State, as part of Palliative Measures to ameliorate the current economic hardship being faced by the good people of Lagos State.

2. The Amnesty period is expected to last for 90 days, starting from 1st of April to 30th June, 2024.

3. Owners/Developers of such Developments are enjoined to take the advantage of this kind gesture to submit their applications to the District Office of Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA ) closer to them and Electronic Planning Permit (epp) at the LASPPPA HQ for the processing of Planning Permit.

4. Applicants are expected to submit the following relevant documents-:
I. Title document / proof of ownership
ii. Survey plan
iii. Architectural Drawings.
iv. Structural, Electrical,and mechanical drawings (where applicable )
v. Non-Destructive Integrity Test Report (where applicable )
vi. Letter of structural stability and indemnity (where applicable)
vii. Land Use Planning Analysis Report.
viii. Statutory fee
ix. Applicants must be tax compliant.
x. In the case of Corporate Bodies, the following are required: submission of at least two Director's Tax, Form C07-Particulars of Directors, Certificate of incorporation, and Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Company.
xi. In the case of Incorporated Trustees: a. Particulars of the Board of Trustees of the Church/Mosque and Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Church/Mosque.
xii. Other supporting documents where necessary.

5. It is important to note that every application will be treated on its merit in compliance with the prevailing Operative Development Plans as stipulated in the Urban and Regional Planning and Development Law, 2019 as amended, and the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Regulations 2019.


Thank you for your attention."

WHAT NEED TO BE DONE TO AVOID VISA REFUSAL.

For several applicants that wish to relocate to Canada, UK, Australia and the likes with their families via the study route. Their major worries are about issues/mistakes that could result lead to their visas refusal and what could be done to prevent same.

Yea, securing admission to Canada, UK to study is a major achievement. However, before you can pack your bags and move to Canada for your studies, you must get a study permit/visa

That brings us to "how can you avoid getting a rejection on your study visa application?".

If you’re planning to apply for a Canadian study visa, then there are some common factors to watch out for when making your study visa application.

CHOOSING A COURSE/PROGRAM OF STUDY THAT DOES NOT CORRESPOND TO YOUR PRIOR EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE:

The program you choose to study in canada has a significant impact on whether or not your study permit application will be approved.

If you didn't already know this, you do now. If your study program is not related to your expected career path, prior schooling, or recent job experience, the visa officer may be skeptical that your primary reason for coming to Canada is for education.

If your study program isn't a logical next step following your previous schooling, ensure that your statement of purpose clearly explains why you've chosen that program and how it will benefit your career.


UNACCOUNTED GAPS IN YOUR EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE:

It is critical to maintain consistency in your education and employment background. If you took a year out from school or were unemployed for a while before applying for a study visa, your application may be denied.

However, if you have genuine reason(s) for a gap in your academic or professional background, you must explain it in your statement of purpose.

FAMILY TIES IN CANADA AND YOUR HOME COUNTRY:

Strong family ties in Canada might often work against you when applying for a study permit. This is what I mean…

If you have siblings in Canada, mentioning them in your application may pass a wrong signal to the immigration officer to believe that you would not return home on completion of your study.

Similarly, if you mention that you don't have any direct family in your home country, the visa officer may believe you don't have a compelling reason to leave Canada after your studies. One way to go around this, is to show stronger ties at home; a job, a personal business, family, landed assets etc.

So whether through Study or Express Entry route, you need to know your onions so as to increase your chances of visa approval.

But higher percentage of applicants do not know what to do or due to ignorance ignore some vital documents that could boost their chances.

Relocating to Canada, U.S.A or United Kingdom through study is one of the best route to moving with one's family and eventually securing a Permanent Residence.

Getting admission to Canada, US or UK for study is a great achievement, however, that's just the first hurdle, before you can pack your bags and move to Canada, US or UK for your study, you must get a visa.

Although, most International students are eligible to apply to come to study in Canada with family members (spouses & children). However, there are few things to note to do this successfully. Let it be known that when you applied for admission, you did that for yourself alone, but when applying for visa, you can include your family (spouse and children) for your study visa

On that note, your visa application shall then determined by three things:

* Purpose of study
* Proof of funds
* Home ties

These three things are the expectations for single applicants as well, but if applying as a family, you have a stronger justification to make. You will need to show additional funds to cater for the family, justify the importance of having family members with you, and have other ties to your country.

Purpose of study:

In your study plan/letter of explanation, you will need to convincingly explain the reasons you chose to study in Canada and why your spouse & children should accompany you to Canada.

Your children can apply for a visitor/study permit (depending on age), and spouse, a visitor/work permit (depending on what they intend to do in Canada)

NB: If you are a student going to a school/program that is not eligible for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP), your spouse is not eligible for the spousal open work permit (SOWP).

This is one of the important reasons to ensure the program you apply for is eligible for PGWP. The study plan helps you to justify the purpose of your study & the importance of having your family with you so that your spouse can work and support the family while you're are studying.

Other reasons could be anything from the fact that your children are young, or your family has never been apart before. Family unification is important to Canada, so you can leverage on that.

Proof of funds (POF)

If you intend to apply with your family, you will have to pay extra application fees & also show more POF than a single applicant. You must also show that you have sufficient funds to support yourself & the family members accompanying you without working in Canada. You are expected to show enough to cover your tuition and living expenses as the student; and the additional funds for the living expenses of those accompanying you. And the total funds you need will depend on your own family number.

To be more practical, you need to show that you have the value of living expenses for one year (Naira equivalent of CAD$20,365 for you in addition to the cost of your tuition for one year).

Let’s say you wish to study for a Masters in Marketing for 2 years, and your tuition is $12,000 per year, you are expected to have the sum of $20,365 living expenses (1year) and $12,000 tuition for one year, a total of CAD$32,365. So if you have a family and you will be applying for them as well, you need to have an extra CAD$4000 for each of them for their living expenses per year.

If you are applying alone (at first), then you or your spouse needs to show enough funds for the living expenses on your family (no definite amount for this but should be sizeable depending on your family size).

Home ties

Proof of home ties, this is very crucial and an important aspect of the Canadian and UK study visa application owing to the fact that many applicants have been denied based on insufficient proof of home ties, that simply means having sufficient fund is not enough to guarantee your visa approval.

As an international student, you are a temporary resident & need to show that you have reasons to leave Canada after your study (if required to do so).

IRCC wants to see evidence of your home ties. Many applicants find it easier to use their family members as part of their home ties. But in the case you're applying with your family, it means you must be ready to show other ties.

It could be your business, investments, employment, financial assets and most importantly landed properties (which are mostly preferred due to the fact that landed properties hardly depreciate in value but appreciate more over time and immune to inflation).

Therefore, you must know what the visa officers want to see and craft your application to satisfy them. Submitting a valuation report of your landed assets (land & building) along with other required documents for visa application could actually boost your chance of visa approval.

Either for visit, study, medical or other temporary or permanent residency visa applications, it is strongly advisable for applicants to provide a valuation report of their property(ties) in order to assist and convince visa officer about their economic/financial status in their home country and also as proof of strong home tie to pull the applicant to return on expiration of period granted.

Property Valuation report could make a visa officer develop good mental picture of who the applicant is, it just like what CV is to a job recruiter. An employer can develop an idea who a job seeker is through the CV to decide if the job seeker should be considered or not. A valuation report describe in detail the property(ies) owned by the visa applicant and the corresponding value of such a property either a house undeveloped land, agricultural farmlands etc which undoubtedly could be a strong proof of the applicant tie to the home country that can pull him/her back after his/her study.

This document shows the amount of wealth you own in property(ties) in your homeland which will make a strong pull factor for your return to your homeland once the purpose of your visit is over and that may eliminate doubt of your return and one point of visa rejection.

Also, it could serve as a support document to your proof of fund which are usually liquid assets such as bank deposit etc. It will make lots of senses if you have good financial status as confirmed by your bank statement of account and property or assets valuation report to corroborate your status.

Though, there are many who do not submit this document due to ignorance or it doesn't matter mind set but it would be wise to do it by a smart applicant especially if its a non apprearance visa application or the one you first submit your application for assesment prior to physical interview.

It is important to prove that your housing assets is valuable as a strong home tie for returning after your study abroad or temporary visit and back up for proof of fund especially Canada Express Entry applicants and schooling.

The report would be a guide to the visa officer to establish the affordability of expenses of visit, stay, study and that the applicant have assets that can be liquidated to raise funds if the need arises.

In view of above, you may wish to consult us for engagement in providing you with this service of property valuation to meet your immigration purpose or whatsoever, our expertise team of Registered Estate Surveyors & Valuers with indepth knowledge of valuation will do justice to that to achieve your maximum satisfaction with utmost professionalism.

For any further inquiries, do not hesitate to contact +2349049045703 (Whatsapp only) or +2348032296562.

Here to serve you right...you will be glad u did!.

Thank you

Note: We are not travel agents but property valuers and of the opinion that once you present your application well and provide the required documents in the three(3) areas of consideration, earlier mentuoned) your application is good to go

Best regards and do have a lovely day

WHAT NEED TO BE DONE TO AVOID VISA REFUSAL.

For several applicants that wish to relocate to Canada, UK, Australia and the likes with their families via the study route. Their major worries are about issues/mistakes that could result lead to their visas refusal and what could be done to prevent same.

Yea, securing admission to Canada, UK to study is a major achievement. However, before you can pack your bags and move to Canada for your studies, you must get a study permit/visa

That brings us to "how can you avoid getting a rejection on your study visa application?".

If you’re planning to apply for a Canadian study visa, then there are some common factors to watch out for when making your study visa application.

CHOOSING A COURSE/PROGRAM OF STUDY THAT DOES NOT CORRESPOND TO YOUR PRIOR EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE:

The program you choose to study in canada has a significant impact on whether or not your study permit application will be approved.

If you didn't already know this, you do now. If your study program is not related to your expected career path, prior schooling, or recent job experience, the visa officer may be skeptical that your primary reason for coming to Canada is for education.

If your study program isn't a logical next step following your previous schooling, ensure that your statement of purpose clearly explains why you've chosen that program and how it will benefit your career.


UNACCOUNTED GAPS IN YOUR EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE:

It is critical to maintain consistency in your education and employment background. If you took a year out from school or were unemployed for a while before applying for a study visa, your application may be denied.

However, if you have genuine reason(s) for a gap in your academic or professional background, you must explain it in your statement of purpose.

FAMILY TIES IN CANADA AND YOUR HOME COUNTRY:

Strong family ties in Canada might often work against you when applying for a study permit. This is what I mean…

If you have siblings in Canada, mentioning them in your application may pass a wrong signal to the immigration officer to believe that you would not return home on completion of your study.

Similarly, if you mention that you don't have any direct family in your home country, the visa officer may believe you don't have a compelling reason to leave Canada after your studies. One way to go around this, is to show stronger ties at home; a job, a personal business, family, landed assets etc.

So whether through Study or Express Entry route, you need to know your onions so as to increase your chances of visa approval.

But higher percentage of applicants do not know what to do or due to ignorance ignore some vital documents that could boost their chances.

Relocating to Canada, U.S.A or United Kingdom through study is one of the best route to moving with one's family and eventually securing a Permanent Residence.

Getting admission to Canada, US or UK for study is a great achievement, however, that's just the first hurdle, before you can pack your bags and move to Canada, US or UK for your study, you must get a visa.

Although, most International students are eligible to apply to come to study in Canada with family members (spouses & children). However, there are few things to note to do this successfully. Let it be known that when you applied for admission, you did that for yourself alone, but when applying for visa, you can include your family (spouse and children) for your study visa

On that note, your visa application shall then determined by three things:

* Purpose of study
* Proof of funds
* Home ties

These three things are the expectations for single applicants as well, but if applying as a family, you have a stronger justification to make. You will need to show additional funds to cater for the family, justify the importance of having family members with you, and have other ties to your country.

Purpose of study:

In your study plan/letter of explanation, you will need to convincingly explain the reasons you chose to study in Canada and why your spouse & children should accompany you to Canada.

Your children can apply for a visitor/study permit (depending on age), and spouse, a visitor/work permit (depending on what they intend to do in Canada)

NB: If you are a student going to a school/program that is not eligible for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP), your spouse is not eligible for the spousal open work permit (SOWP).

This is one of the important reasons to ensure the program you apply for is eligible for PGWP. The study plan helps you to justify the purpose of your study & the importance of having your family with you so that your spouse can work and support the family while you're are studying.

Other reasons could be anything from the fact that your children are young, or your family has never been apart before. Family unification is important to Canada, so you can leverage on that.

Proof of funds (POF)

If you intend to apply with your family, you will have to pay extra application fees & also show more POF than a single applicant. You must also show that you have sufficient funds to support yourself & the family members accompanying you without working in Canada. You are expected to show enough to cover your tuition and living expenses as the student; and the additional funds for the living expenses of those accompanying you. And the total funds you need will depend on your own family number.

To be more practical, you need to show that you have the value of living expenses for one year (Naira equivalent of CAD$20,365 for you in addition to the cost of your tuition for one year).

Let’s say you wish to study for a Masters in Marketing for 2 years, and your tuition is $12,000 per year, you are expected to have the sum of $20,365 living expenses (1year) and $12,000 tuition for one year, a total of CAD$32,365. So if you have a family and you will be applying for them as well, you need to have an extra CAD$4000 for each of them for their living expenses per year.

If you are applying alone (at first), then you or your spouse needs to show enough funds for the living expenses on your family (no definite amount for this but should be sizeable depending on your family size).

Home ties

Proof of home ties, this is very crucial and an important aspect of the Canadian and UK study visa application owing to the fact that many applicants have been denied based on insufficient proof of home ties, that simply means having sufficient fund is not enough to guarantee your visa approval.

As an international student, you are a temporary resident & need to show that you have reasons to leave Canada after your study (if required to do so).

IRCC wants to see evidence of your home ties. Many applicants find it easier to use their family members as part of their home ties. But in the case you're applying with your family, it means you must be ready to show other ties.

It could be your business, investments, employment, financial assets and most importantly landed properties (which are mostly preferred due to the fact that landed properties hardly depreciate in value but appreciate more over time and immune to inflation).

Therefore, you must know what the visa officers want to see and craft your application to satisfy them. Submitting a valuation report of your landed assets (land & building) along with other required documents for visa application could actually boost your chance of visa approval.

Either for visit, study, medical or other temporary or permanent residency visa applications, it is strongly advisable for applicants to provide a valuation report of their property(ties) in order to assist and convince visa officer about their economic/financial status in their home country and also as proof of strong home tie to pull the applicant to return on expiration of period granted.

Property Valuation report could make a visa officer develop good mental picture of who the applicant is, it just like what CV is to a job recruiter. An employer can develop an idea who a job seeker is through the CV to decide if the job seeker should be considered or not. A valuation report describe in detail the property(ies) owned by the visa applicant and the corresponding value of such a property either a house undeveloped land, agricultural farmlands etc which undoubtedly could be a strong proof of the applicant tie to the home country that can pull him/her back after his/her study.

This document shows the amount of wealth you own in property(ties) in your homeland which will make a strong pull factor for your return to your homeland once the purpose of your visit is over and that may eliminate doubt of your return and one point of visa rejection.

Also, it could serve as a support document to your proof of fund which are usually liquid assets such as bank deposit etc. It will make lots of senses if you have good financial status as confirmed by your bank statement of account and property or assets valuation report to corroborate your status.

Though, there are many who do not submit this document due to ignorance or it doesn't matter mind set but it would be wise to do it by a smart applicant especially if its a non apprearance visa application or the one you first submit your application for assesment prior to physical interview.

It is important to prove that your housing assets is valuable as a strong home tie for returning after your study abroad or temporary visit and back up for proof of fund especially Canada Express Entry applicants and schooling.

The report would be a guide to the visa officer to establish the affordability of expenses of visit, stay, study and that the applicant have assets that can be liquidated to raise funds if the need arises.

In view of above, you may wish to consult us for engagement in providing you with this service of property valuation to meet your immigration purpose or whatsoever, our expertise team of Registered Estate Surveyors & Valuers with indepth knowledge of valuation will do justice to that to achieve your maximum satisfaction with utmost professionalism.

For any further inquiries, do not hesitate to contact +2349049045703 (Whatsapp only) or +2348032296562.

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Note: We are not travel agents but property valuers and of the opinion that once you present your application well and provide the required documents in the three(3) areas of consideration, earlier mentuoned) your application is good to go

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Yes you'll need to submit convincing evidence of the source(s) of the fund especially if there is a recent huge deposit into the account

NEEDS FOR AGRICULTURAL ASSETS/PROPERTIES VALUATION AND INSURANCE.

In clear term, agricultural properties includes but are not limited to, crop farms, perennial plantings, dairy farms, forestry and aquaculture that are key contributors to economic growth, especially for developing economies, where land and an active workforce are generally available.

If combined, these resources of land and people can produce valuable natural commodities, such as palm oil, coffee, timber, livestock and milk.

Other than these more conventional commodities, ‘biological assets’ also include the use of bacteria in the production of dairy (yoghurt, cheese) or the cultivation of viruses to produce vaccines for the pharmaceutical industry, all of which are categorised as agriculture properties in the modern world.

A farmland valuation is a document that gives an estimate of the fair market value of your agricultural property. The most common reason for ordering an appraisal/valuation is to obtain a farm loan on a property for business expansion. However, there are several other reasons why an appraisal/valuation might be needed. Below are just a few:

1. Agricultural Insurance:

Humans aspire acquired assets/properties either for personal use, for business or profit making productions to last the full "life span" to derive the intended benefit and same goes for agricultural properties and farm crops but sometime the reverse might be the case. Imagine investing huge sum of money on planting high breed maize or cassava or vegetables on several acres of land only to be destroyed by rainstorm, flood, infectious disease or eaten by cows.

It is a known fact that one cannot be too careful to prevent some occurences such as natural disasters, accidents, etc that sometime lead to unplanned and untimely loss of properties/assets or hinder ability to remain economically potent life.

Therefore, this calls for pragmatic planning for the future especially in the case of any mishap and that's where insurance comes into play. The concept of insurance is to deposit a little amount of money (called premium) over a period of time (sometimes definite period and other times continuously) in anticipation that the insurer (beneficiaries) will receive a lumpsum in the case of a loss.

Agricultural assets including cash crops and economic trees on a farmland can be insured against unplanned occurrence that may lead to loss and to be able to that, the farm owner should have valuation report of the farm assets stating the monetary worth of the assets categories as well as the overall value of the assets. That would help in determining the premium payable and the compensation payable in the case of loss (to avoid underpayment).

While payments of premium on an insured asset may be viewed many as a waste especially when such asset continue to be of use and devoid of any event of fault, damage or loss. The loss that may be incurred if such event occur has been proven to be greater than the premium that would be paid throughout the life of the insured asset. Therefore, agricultural assets valuation is a vital document every commercial farm owner should possess and wholeheartedly embrace agricultural insurance to secure the future.

2) Obtaining A Farm Loan:

An agricultural valuation report is generally required by most farm lenders before a final farm loan approval to ensure that the farm mortgage loan amount is not more than the current value of the farm assets/property. The appraisals for farm loans are performed by a Certified Estate Surveyor & Valuer who is typically a licensed individual trained to render expert opinions concerning agricultural assets/ properties values. In an appraisal, consideration is given to the property, its location, farmability, as well as comparable sales.

3) Farmland Appraisal For Capital Gains:

A farmland appraisal is used to determine the stepped up basis at the time of death of the current landowner/heir. It’s a good idea to have a certified appraiser to appraise the land at the time of death. Having this done will give the new owner or the late owner's family an accurate market value of the farmland. The appraised price becomes the basis, if the new owner or beneficiary decides to sell in the future, that price is also used when determining the capital gains tax.

4) For Merger & Aquisition:

If you’re considering merging, you should request an opinion of value from a Valuer that is highly experienced in agricultural properties valuation to determine the worth of your agricultural properties been your equity contribution to the merger that would be a guide in determining the profit sharing formulae .

That also help to set realistic value in the case of acquisition and let the seller know the value of his farmland having taking into consideration comparable sales, soil type, location, and farmability when putting together the farmland appraisal by the valuer.

5) Attract Investors:

Reliable and consistent valuations of agricultural properties are, however, essential. Robust valuations are vital in order to unlock the investment required to support a sustainable economy; to promote the productive use of agriculture property (including land) in sustainable economic growth; to maintain the confidence of capital markets; and to meet the requirements of financial reporting under Iinternational Accounting Standard.

The boards reviewed the valuation of agricultural properties to establish whether the business is doing well or not or well structured and viable to invest in.

6 Proof of Home tie for visa purpose:

Proof of home tie, this is very crucial and an important aspect of visa application either for study, visit or medical owing to the fact that many applicants have been denied visas based on insufficient proof of home tie. That simply means having sufficient fund is not enough to guarantee your visa approval.

As an international student applicant or visitor you are seeking temporary residence & need to show that you have reasons to leave Canada after your study or visit (if required to do so).

The embassy wants to see evidence of your home ties. Many applicants find it easier to use their family members as part of their home ties. But in the case you're applying with your family, it means you must be ready to show other ties.

It could be your business, investments, employment, financial assets and most importantly landed properties.

Submitting a valuation report of your landed assets (land & building or farm) along with other required documents for visa application could actually boost your chance of visa approval.

Just like applicants submit bank Statement to show how much fund he or she has to fund the study or visit. Same is for valuation report that show how much an applicant has in landed properties that could facilitate his or her return and what he has/have in landed properties that can be liquidated to raise more funds if the need arises or back up source of fund in account as the case may be, thus it is a very vital document for applicants to submit.

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It will make lots of senses if you have good financial status as confirmed by your bank statement of account and property or assets valuation report to corroborate your financial/economic status.

Agricultural properties comprise:

i. Land

ii. Structural improvements - i.e. buildings and site improvements (both permanent and/or semi-permanent)

iii. Plant and machinery attached to the land e.g. processing plant

iv..Plant and machinery not attached to the land e.g. vehicles, heavy equipment.

v. Biological asset attached to the land i.e. living plants

vi. Biological asset not attached to the land i.e. living animals

vii. Agricultural produce

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DETAILS OF 2-YEAR TEMPORARY CAP PLACED ON INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS BY GOVERNMENT OF CANADA.

On Monday, January 22, 2024, the Canadian immigration Minister announced new measures to curb the number of international students coming to Canada amid a nationwide housing crisis. The new measures would be:

A 2-year temporary cap on international students at the undergraduate level. Starting January 22, 2024, international students will be required to submit a provincial attestation with their study permit application. The federal government expects the provinces and territories to establish a process for issuing attestation letters to students by no later than March 31, 2024.

As of September 1, Post Graduation Work Permits (PGWP) will no longer be available to programs at institutions that are part of curriculum licensing arrangements. These programs have less oversight than public colleges and they act as a loophole with regards to post-graduation work permit eligibility, according to the government media release.

Master’s graduates and graduates of other short graduate-level programs will soon be eligible to apply for a 3-year work permit. Under the current criteria, the length of a PGWP is based on the length of a student’s study program, which limits the amount of time these highly educated graduates have to gain work experience and potentially become permanent residents.

In the coming weeks, Canada will be announcing that open work permits for spouses will only be available to international students in Masters and PhD programs. Spouses of international students in other education levels will no longer be eligible for an open work permit.

The cap will not have an affect on study permit holders currently in Canada, including those looking to extend their studies.

The 2024 cap will result in 364,000 approved study permits, a decrease of about 35 percent from 2023. The cap for 2025 will be reassessed by the end of this year.

With the cap, the number of new international student arrivals to Canada will equal the number of students who visas expire. The effect will be that there will be no increase of international students in Canada.

The measures comes as Canadians grapple with affordability and housing availability. Between October 2022-2023, Canada’s population grew by 1.25 million. With a growth rate of 3.2 percent, the quickest since the 1950s. Most of that increase was from temporary residents, such as international students and temporary foreign workers.

The caps will be based on population by provinces. Therefore, some provinces will see much more significant reductions. Some provinces will be able to increase their international student intake while other provinces could see decreases. The minister said Ontario could experience a decrease of about 50 percent.

Last week, Canadian media were reporting that the federal government was planning to cap the number of students in Ontario, British Columbia, and Nova Scotia.

CBC‘s source is cited as being a ‘senior government source’ who suggested that Ontario, British Columbia, and Nova Scotia may be required to cap the number of international students.

No caps will be put on Masters and PhD students. Students in primary and secondary school will also be exempt from the cap.

“To be absolutely clear, these measures are not against individual international students,” Miller said at a press conference. “They are to ensure that as future students arrive in Canada, they receive the quality of education that they signed up for and the hope that they were provided in their home countries"

Meanwhile, we are still in the business of providing property valuation service for visa applicants that want to use their landed properties as proof of home ties, source of income/fund, measure of socio-economic status and so on.

For more information, contact 09049045703 (WhatsApp), 08032296562

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DETAILS OF THE 2-YEAR TEMPORARY CAP PLACED ON INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS BY GOVERNMENT OF CANADA.

On Monday, January 22, 2024, the Canadian immigration Minister announced new measures to curb the number of international students coming to Canada amid a nationwide housing crisis. The new measures would be:

A 2-year temporary cap on international students at the undergraduate level. Starting January 22, 2024, international students will be required to submit a provincial attestation with their study permit application. The federal government expects the provinces and territories to establish a process for issuing attestation letters to students by no later than March 31, 2024.

As of September 1, Post Graduation Work Permits (PGWP) will no longer be available to programs at institutions that are part of curriculum licensing arrangements. These programs have less oversight than public colleges and they act as a loophole with regards to post-graduation work permit eligibility, according to the government media release.

Master’s graduates and graduates of other short graduate-level programs will soon be eligible to apply for a 3-year work permit. Under the current criteria, the length of a PGWP is based on the length of a student’s study program, which limits the amount of time these highly educated graduates have to gain work experience and potentially become permanent residents.

In the coming weeks, Canada will be announcing that open work permits for spouses will only be available to international students in Masters and PhD programs. Spouses of international students in other education levels will no longer be eligible for an open work permit.

The cap will not have an affect on study permit holders currently in Canada, including those looking to extend their studies.

The 2024 cap will result in 364,000 approved study permits, a decrease of about 35 percent from 2023. The cap for 2025 will be reassessed by the end of this year.

With the cap, the number of new international student arrivals to Canada will equal the number of students who visas expire. The effect will be that there will be no increase of international students in Canada.

The measures comes as Canadians grapple with affordability and housing availability. Between October 2022-2023, Canada’s population grew by 1.25 million. With a growth rate of 3.2 percent, the quickest since the 1950s. Most of that increase was from temporary residents, such as international students and temporary foreign workers.

The caps will be based on population by provinces. Therefore, some provinces will see much more significant reductions. Some provinces will be able to increase their international student intake while other provinces could see decreases. The minister said Ontario could experience a decrease of about 50 percent.

Last week, Canadian media were reporting that the federal government was planning to cap the number of students in Ontario, British Columbia, and Nova Scotia.

CBC‘s source is cited as being a ‘senior government source’ who suggested that Ontario, British Columbia, and Nova Scotia may be required to cap the number of international students.

No caps will be put on Masters and PhD students. Students in primary and secondary school will also be exempt from the cap.

“To be absolutely clear, these measures are not against individual international students,” Miller said at a press conference. “They are to ensure that as future students arrive in Canada, they receive the quality of education that they signed up for and the hope that they were provided in their home countries"

Meanwhile, we are still in the business of providing property valuation service for visa applicants that want to use their landed properties as proof of home ties, source of income/fund, measure of socio-economic status and so on.

For more information, contact 09049045703 (WhatsApp), 08032296562

Thanks.

CANADA TO INTRODUCE CAPPING OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS.

The Government of Canada is considering a cap on the number of international students allowed to live in Canada beginning from the first or second quarter of the year 2024 as revealed in a recent interview by the Immigration Minister, Marc Miller.

To implement the idea of setting an annual quota on admissions for international students would likely involve a complex decision-making process. Several factors would likely be taken into consideration:

Economic Impact:

International students contribute significantly to the Canadian economy, as they pay tuition fees, contribute to local businesses, and support various sectors. Any decision to limit their numbers would need to weigh the potential economic consequences.

Educational Opportunities:

Canada is known for its quality education and research institutions. Limiting the number of international students could impact its global standing as an attractive destination for education.

Housing and Infrastructure:

If there's a genuine housing crisis and capacity issues in certain regions, addressing these concerns is important. However, a nuanced approach would be necessary to ensure that policy changes do not negatively impact the overall international student experience.

Diversity and Talent:
International students bring diverse perspectives and contribute to cultural enrichment. They also potentially become future skilled workers, contributing to Canada's workforce and innovation.

Consultation and Planning:

Any major policy change would likely involve thorough consultations with educational institutions, stakeholders, and affected parties to ensure that decisions are well-informed and balanced.

Long-Term Impact: Consideration must be given to the long-term impact of such a policy. How would it affect Canada's reputation, relationships with other countries, and its ability to attract talent and investments?

As you all know, while discussions are ongoing, it's important for prospective international students and the public to avoid jumping to conclusions based on incomplete or sensationalized information. Decision-making at the governmental level involves multiple stages and considerations, and statements about potential considerations should not be mistaken for definitive policy changes.

For those interested in studying in Canada, do not be discouraged but make the hay while the sun shine and stay informed.

Therefore, do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised. That means, with strong determination, focus and needful information you can achieve that your heart desire of relocating abroad this year through study.

Because of the recent policy by the Government of Canada on proof of fund, many intending applicants are now discouraged and confused either to jettison the idea or still give it a shot. Though, what the policy is trying to achieve is to ensure that only financially capable and genuine applicants are allowed in to there country to study.

In that wise, every intending applicants too should be well equipped with every necessary documents to convince the visa officer of his/her financial cum economic status to show he/She will not end up being a liability to the Government of Canada.

Winners never quit, as a wise saying goes. If you believe, then you can still achieve your dream of studying in Canada despite the huge financial implications.

However, aside funding, proof of home ties is another crucial and important aspect of the Canadian study visa application owing to the fact that many applicants have been denied based on insufficient proof of home ties, that simply means having sufficient fund is not enough to guarantee your visa approval.

As an international student, you are a temporary resident & need to show that you have reasons to leave Canada after your study (if required to do so).

IRCC wants to see evidence of your home ties. Many applicants find it easier to use their family members as part of their home ties. But in the case you're applying with your family, it means you must be ready to show other ties.

It could be your business, investments, employment, financial assets and most importantly landed properties (which are mostly preferred cos they hardly depreciate in value but appreciate more over time).

Therefore, you must know what the visa officers want to see and craft your application to satisfy them. Submitting a valuation report of your landed assets (land & building) along with other required documents for visa application could actually boost your chance of visa approval.

Either for visit, study, medical or other temporary or permanent residency visa applications, it is strongly advisable for applicants to provide a valuation report of their property(ties) in order to assist and convince visa officer about their economic/financial status in their home country and also as proof of strong home tie to pull the applicant to return on expiration of period granted.

Property Valuation report could make a visa officer develop good mental picture of who the applicant is, it just like what CV is to a job recruiter. An employer can develop an idea who a job seeker is through the CV to decide if the job seeker should be considered or not. A valuation report describe in detail the property(ies) owned by the visa applicant and the corresponding value of such a property either a house undeveloped land, agricultural farmlands etc which undoubtedly could be a strong proof of the applicant tie to the home country that can pull him/her back after his/her study.

This document shows the amount of wealth you own in property(ties) in your homeland which will make a strong pull factor for your return to your homeland once the purpose of your visit is over and that may eliminate doubt of your return and one point of visa rejection.

Also, it could serve as a support document to your proof of fund which are usually liquid assets such as bank deposit etc. It will make lots of senses if you have good financial status as confirmed by your bank statement of account and property or assets valuation report to corroborate your status.

Though, there are many who do not submit this document due to ignorance or it doesn't matter mind set but it would be wise to do it by a smart applicant especially if its a non apprearance visa application or the one you first submit your application for assesment prior to physical interview.

It is important to prove that your housing assets is valuable as a strong home tie for returning after your study abroad or temporary visit and back up for proof of fund especially Canada Express Entry applicants and schooling.

The report would be a guide to the visa officer to establish the affordability of expenses of visit, stay, study and that the applicant have assets that can be liquidated to raise funds if the need arises.

In view of above, you may wish to consult us for engagement in providing you with this service of property valuation to meet your immigration purpose or whatsoever, our expertise team of Registered Estate Surveyors & Valuers with indepth knowledge of valuation will do justice to that to achieve your maximum satisfaction with utmost professionalism.

For any further inquiries with a view to engaging our service, do not hesitate to contact +2349049045703 (Whatsapp only) or +2348032296562.

Here to serve you right...you will be glad u did!.

Thank you.


Official data show there were more than 800,000 foreign students with active visas in 2022, up from 275,000 in 2012 owing to the fact that Canada is a popular destination for international students since it is relatively easy to obtain a work permit.

The Liberal government floated the idea of capping the number of foreign student visas in August, 2023 but Housing Minister Sean Fraser said then that the government had not yet made a decision of whether to pursue that option.

CANADA TO INTRODUCE CAPPING OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS.

The Government of Canada is considering a cap on the number of international students allowed to live in Canada beginning from the first or second quarter of the year 2024 as revealed in a recent interview by the Immigration Minister, Marc Miller.

To implement the idea of setting an annual quota on admissions for international students would likely involve a complex decision-making process. Several factors would likely be taken into consideration:

Economic Impact:

International students contribute significantly to the Canadian economy, as they pay tuition fees, contribute to local businesses, and support various sectors. Any decision to limit their numbers would need to weigh the potential economic consequences.

Educational Opportunities:

Canada is known for its quality education and research institutions. Limiting the number of international students could impact its global standing as an attractive destination for education.

Housing and Infrastructure:

If there's a genuine housing crisis and capacity issues in certain regions, addressing these concerns is important. However, a nuanced approach would be necessary to ensure that policy changes do not negatively impact the overall international student experience.

Diversity and Talent:
International students bring diverse perspectives and contribute to cultural enrichment. They also potentially become future skilled workers, contributing to Canada's workforce and innovation.

Consultation and Planning:

Any major policy change would likely involve thorough consultations with educational institutions, stakeholders, and affected parties to ensure that decisions are well-informed and balanced.

Long-Term Impact: Consideration must be given to the long-term impact of such a policy. How would it affect Canada's reputation, relationships with other countries, and its ability to attract talent and investments?

As you all know, while discussions are ongoing, it's important for prospective international students and the public to avoid jumping to conclusions based on incomplete or sensationalized information. Decision-making at the governmental level involves multiple stages and considerations, and statements about potential considerations should not be mistaken for definitive policy changes.

For those interested in studying in Canada, do not be discouraged but make the hay while the sun shine and stay informed.

Therefore, do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised. That means, with strong determination, focus and needful information you can achieve that your heart desire of relocating abroad this year through study.

Because of the recent policy by the Government of Canada on proof of fund, many intending applicants are now discouraged and confused either to jettison the idea or still give it a shot. Though, what the policy is trying to achieve is to ensure that only financially capable and genuine applicants are allowed in to there country to study.

In that wise, every intending applicants too should be well equipped with every necessary documents to convince the visa officer of his/her financial cum economic status to show he/She will not end up being a liability to the Government of Canada.

Winners never quit, as a wise saying goes. If you believe, then you can still achieve your dream of studying in Canada despite the huge financial implications.

However, aside funding, proof of home ties is another crucial and important aspect of the Canadian study visa application owing to the fact that many applicants have been denied based on insufficient proof of home ties, that simply means having sufficient fund is not enough to guarantee your visa approval.

As an international student, you are a temporary resident & need to show that you have reasons to leave Canada after your study (if required to do so).

IRCC wants to see evidence of your home ties. Many applicants find it easier to use their family members as part of their home ties. But in the case you're applying with your family, it means you must be ready to show other ties.

It could be your business, investments, employment, financial assets and most importantly landed properties (which are mostly preferred cos they hardly depreciate in value but appreciate more over time).

Therefore, you must know what the visa officers want to see and craft your application to satisfy them. Submitting a valuation report of your landed assets (land & building) along with other required documents for visa application could actually boost your chance of visa approval.

Either for visit, study, medical or other temporary or permanent residency visa applications, it is strongly advisable for applicants to provide a valuation report of their property(ties) in order to assist and convince visa officer about their economic/financial status in their home country and also as proof of strong home tie to pull the applicant to return on expiration of period granted.

Property Valuation report could make a visa officer develop good mental picture of who the applicant is, it just like what CV is to a job recruiter. An employer can develop an idea who a job seeker is through the CV to decide if the job seeker should be considered or not. A valuation report describe in detail the property(ies) owned by the visa applicant and the corresponding value of such a property either a house undeveloped land, agricultural farmlands etc which undoubtedly could be a strong proof of the applicant tie to the home country that can pull him/her back after his/her study.

This document shows the amount of wealth you own in property(ties) in your homeland which will make a strong pull factor for your return to your homeland once the purpose of your visit is over and that may eliminate doubt of your return and one point of visa rejection.

Also, it could serve as a support document to your proof of fund which are usually liquid assets such as bank deposit etc. It will make lots of senses if you have good financial status as confirmed by your bank statement of account and property or assets valuation report to corroborate your status.

Though, there are many who do not submit this document due to ignorance or it doesn't matter mind set but it would be wise to do it by a smart applicant especially if its a non apprearance visa application or the one you first submit your application for assesment prior to physical interview.

It is important to prove that your housing assets is valuable as a strong home tie for returning after your study abroad or temporary visit and back up for proof of fund especially Canada Express Entry applicants and schooling.

The report would be a guide to the visa officer to establish the affordability of expenses of visit, stay, study and that the applicant have assets that can be liquidated to raise funds if the need arises.

In view of above, you may wish to consult us for engagement in providing you with this service of property valuation to meet your immigration purpose or whatsoever, our expertise team of Registered Estate Surveyors & Valuers with indepth knowledge of valuation will do justice to that to achieve your maximum satisfaction with utmost professionalism.

For any further inquiries with a view to engaging our service, do not hesitate to contact +2349049045703 (Whatsapp only) or +2348032296562.

Here to serve you right...you will be glad u did!.

Thank you.




Official data show there were more than 800,000 foreign students with active visas in 2022, up from 275,000 in 2012 owing to the fact that Canada is a popular destination for international students since it is relatively easy to obtain a work permit.

The Liberal government floated the idea of capping the number of foreign student visas in August, 2023 but Housing Minister Sean Fraser said then that the government had not yet made a decision of whether to pursue that option.

I'm not a travel agent

Not too difficult with strong determination and focus...many roads lead to a market square.

As an employee on government payroll, I don't think any employer be it government or private can grant an employee leave for up to 6months or more except the employer is the sponsor with attached conditions to guarantee the return of such an employee.

However, it depend on the documents presented by you to back it up and the perspective the visa officer that will treat your application looks at it

HOW MUCH PROOF OF FUND IS REQUIRED FOR STUDY VISA TO CANADA EFFECTIVE FROM JANUARY 2024.

It is no longer a news that Canada’s Immigration Minister has provided some information for international students most especially those willing to apply for study permit effective from 1st January, 2024 that the cost of living proof of funds requirements for study permit applicants will need to show as living expenses is now $20,635. In addition to this proof of living expenses, applicants are to provide proof of their first year of tuition and other travel costs.

Scenarios with estimatated one year tuition fees of 20,000 (depending on the school) & minimum travel cost per person of $2000 CAD based on the new cost of living:

Single applicant:

Tution Fees. - $20,000
Living Expenses - $20,636
Transportation. - $2,000
Minimum Funds Required = $42,536.

Family of 2:

Tution Fees. - $20,000
Living Expense. - $25,691
Transportatiońn. -$4,000
Minimum Funds Required=$49,691

Family of 4:

Tution Fees. - $20,000
Living Expense. - $38,346
Transportation. - $8,000
|Minimum Funds Required=$66,346

Note that the tuition fee can vary depending on the school and course but the rest funds are the minimum required.

What the above implies is that relocating to Canada through study route is no longer a joke but has to be taking with total seriousness and commitment whilst you provide more genuine documents to proof your financial capability to fund the study and strong home tie that you'll return to your home country on completing the study.

Let it be known that when you applied for admission, you did that for yourself alone, but when applying for visa, you can include your family (spouse and children) for your study visa

On that note, your visa application shall then largely be determined by three things:

* Purpose of study
* Proof of funds
* Home ties

These three things are the expectations for single applicants as well, but if applying as a family, you have a stronger justification to make. You will need to show adequate funds to cater for the family, justify the importance of having family members with you, and that you have other ties to your country.

Purpose of study:

In your study plan/letter of explanation, you will need to convincingly explain the reasons you chose to study in Canada and why your spouse & children should accompany you to Canada.

Your children can apply for a visitor/study permit (depending on age), and spouse, a visitor/work permit (depending on what they intend to do in Canada)

NB: If you are a student going to a school/program that is not eligible for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP), your spouse is not eligible for the spousal open work permit (SOWP).

This is one of the important reasons to ensure the program you apply for is eligible for PGWP. The study plan helps you to justify the purpose of your study & the importance of having your family with you so that your spouse can work and support the family while you're are studying.

Other reasons could be anything from the fact that your children are young, or your family has never been apart before. Family unification is important to Canada, so you can leverage on that.

Proof of funds (POF)

If you intend to apply with your family, you will have to pay extra application fees & also show more POF than a single applicant. You must also show that you have sufficient funds to support yourself & the family members accompanying you without working in Canada. You are expected to show enough to cover your tuition and living expenses as the student; and the additional funds for the living expenses of those accompanying you. And the total funds you need will depend on your own family number.


Home ties

Proof of home ties, this is very crucial and an important aspect of the Canadian study visa application owing to the fact that many applicants have been denied based on insufficient proof of home ties, that simply means having sufficient fund is not enough to guarantee your visa approval. As an international student, you are a temporary resident & need to show that you have reasons to leave Canada after your study (if required to do so).

IRCC wants to see evidence of your home ties. Many applicants find it easier to use their family members as part of their home ties. But in the case you're applying with your family, it means you must be ready to show other ties.

It could be your business, investments, employment, financial assets and most importantly landed properties (which are mostly preferred cos they hardly depreciate in value but appreciate more over time).

Therefore, you must know what the visa officers want to see and craft your application to satisfy them. Submitting a valuation report of your landed assets (land & building) along with other required documents for visa application could actually boost your chance of visa approval.

Just like applicants submit bank Statement to show how much fund he or she has to fund the study or visit. Same is for valuation report that show how much an applicant has in landed properties that could facilitate his or her return and what he has/have in landed properties that can be liquidated to raise more funds if the need arises or back up source of fund in account as the case may be, thus it is a very vital document for applicants to submit.

Either for visit, study, medical or other temporary or permanent residency visa applications, it is strongly advisable for applicants to provide a valuation report of their property(ties) in order to assist and convince visa officer about their economic/financial status in their home country and also as proof of strong home tie to pull the applicant to return on expiration of period granted.

Property Valuation report could make a visa officer develop good mental picture of who the applicant is, it just like what CV is to a job recruiter. An employer can develop an idea who a job seeker is through the CV to decide if the job seeker should be considered or not. A valuation report describe in detail the property(ies) owned by the visa applicant and the corresponding value of such a property either a house undeveloped land, agricultural farmlands etc which undoubtedly could be a strong proof of the applicant tie to the home country that can pull him/her back after his/her study.

This document shows the amount of wealth you own in property(ties) in your homeland which will make a strong pull factor for your return to your homeland once the purpose of your visit is over and that may eliminate doubt of your return and one point of visa rejection.

Also, it could serve as a support document to your proof of fund which are usually liquid assets such as bank deposit etc. It will make lots of senses if you have good financial status as confirmed by your bank statement of account and property or assets valuation report to corroborate your status.

In view of above, you may wish to consult us for engagement in providing you with this service of property valuation to meet your immigration purpose or whatsoever, our expertise team of Registered Estate Surveyors & Valuers with indepth knowledge of valuation will do justice to that to achieve your maximum satisfaction with utmost professionalism.

For any further inquiries with a view to engaging our service, do not hesitate to contact +2349049045703 (Whatsapp only) or +2348032296562.

Here to serve you right...you will be glad u did!.

Thank you

Note: Once you present your application well and provide the required documents in the 3 areas of consideration, your application is good to go.

HOW MUCH PROOF OF FUND IS REQUIRED FOR STUDY VISA TO CANADA EFFECTIVE FROM JANUARY 2024.

It is no longer a news that Canada’s Immigration Minister has provided some information for international students most especially those willing to apply for study permit effective from 1st January, 2024 that the cost of living proof of funds requirements for study permit applicants will need to show as living expenses is now $20,635. In addition to this proof of living expenses, applicants are to provide proof of their first year of tuition and other travel costs.

Scenarios with estimatated one year tuition fees of 20,000 (depending on the school) & minimum travel cost per person of $2000 CAD based on the new cost of living:

Single applicant:

Tution Fees. - $20,000
Living Expenses - $20,636
Transportation. - $2,000
Minimum Funds Required = $42,536.

Family of 2:

Tution Fees. - $20,000
Living Expense. - $25,691
Transportatiońn. -$4,000
Minimum Funds Required=$49,691

Family of 4:

Tution Fees. - $20,000
Living Expense. - $38,346
Transportation. - $8,000
|Minimum Funds Required=$66,346

Note that the tuition fee can vary depending on the school and course but the rest funds are the minimum required.

What the above implies is that relocating to Canada through study route is no longer a joke but has to be taking with total seriousness and commitment whilst you provide more genuine documents to proof your financial capability to fund the study and strong home tie that you'll return to your home country on completing the study.

Let it be known that when you applied for admission, you did that for yourself alone, but when applying for visa, you can include your family (spouse and children) for your study visa

On that note, your visa application shall then largely be determined by three things:

* Purpose of study
* Proof of funds
* Home ties

These three things are the expectations for single applicants as well, but if applying as a family, you have a stronger justification to make. You will need to show adequate funds to cater for the family, justify the importance of having family members with you, and that you have other ties to your country.

Purpose of study:

In your study plan/letter of explanation, you will need to convincingly explain the reasons you chose to study in Canada and why your spouse & children should accompany you to Canada.

Your children can apply for a visitor/study permit (depending on age), and spouse, a visitor/work permit (depending on what they intend to do in Canada)

NB: If you are a student going to a school/program that is not eligible for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP), your spouse is not eligible for the spousal open work permit (SOWP).

This is one of the important reasons to ensure the program you apply for is eligible for PGWP. The study plan helps you to justify the purpose of your study & the importance of having your family with you so that your spouse can work and support the family while you're are studying.

Other reasons could be anything from the fact that your children are young, or your family has never been apart before. Family unification is important to Canada, so you can leverage on that.

Proof of funds (POF)

If you intend to apply with your family, you will have to pay extra application fees & also show more POF than a single applicant. You must also show that you have sufficient funds to support yourself & the family members accompanying you without working in Canada. You are expected to show enough to cover your tuition and living expenses as the student; and the additional funds for the living expenses of those accompanying you. And the total funds you need will depend on your own family number.


Home ties

Proof of home ties, this is very crucial and an important aspect of the Canadian study visa application owing to the fact that many applicants have been denied based on insufficient proof of home ties, that simply means having sufficient fund is not enough to guarantee your visa approval. As an international student, you are a temporary resident & need to show that you have reasons to leave Canada after your study (if required to do so).

IRCC wants to see evidence of your home ties. Many applicants find it easier to use their family members as part of their home ties. But in the case you're applying with your family, it means you must be ready to show other ties.

It could be your business, investments, employment, financial assets and most importantly landed properties (which are mostly preferred cos they hardly depreciate in value but appreciate more over time).

Therefore, you must know what the visa officers want to see and craft your application to satisfy them. Submitting a valuation report of your landed assets (land & building) along with other required documents for visa application could actually boost your chance of visa approval.

Just like applicants submit bank Statement to show how much fund he or she has to fund the study or visit. Same is for valuation report that show how much an applicant has in landed properties that could facilitate his or her return and what he has/have in landed properties that can be liquidated to raise more funds if the need arises or back up source of fund in account as the case may be, thus it is a very vital document for applicants to submit.

Either for visit, study, medical or other temporary or permanent residency visa applications, it is strongly advisable for applicants to provide a valuation report of their property(ties) in order to assist and convince visa officer about their economic/financial status in their home country and also as proof of strong home tie to pull the applicant to return on expiration of period granted.

Property Valuation report could make a visa officer develop good mental picture of who the applicant is, it just like what CV is to a job recruiter. An employer can develop an idea who a job seeker is through the CV to decide if the job seeker should be considered or not. A valuation report describe in detail the property(ies) owned by the visa applicant and the corresponding value of such a property either a house undeveloped land, agricultural farmlands etc which undoubtedly could be a strong proof of the applicant tie to the home country that can pull him/her back after his/her study.

This document shows the amount of wealth you own in property(ties) in your homeland which will make a strong pull factor for your return to your homeland once the purpose of your visit is over and that may eliminate doubt of your return and one point of visa rejection.

Also, it could serve as a support document to your proof of fund which are usually liquid assets such as bank deposit etc. It will make lots of senses if you have good financial status as confirmed by your bank statement of account and property or assets valuation report to corroborate your status.

In view of above, you may wish to consult us for engagement in providing you with this service of property valuation to meet your immigration purpose or whatsoever, our expertise team of Registered Estate Surveyors & Valuers with indepth knowledge of valuation will do justice to that to achieve your maximum satisfaction with utmost professionalism.

For any further inquiries with a view to engaging our service, do not hesitate to contact +2349049045703 (Whatsapp only) or +2348032296562.

Here to serve you right...you will be glad u did!.

Thank you

Note: Once you present your application well and provide the required documents in the 3 areas of consideration, your application is good to go.

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JAKANDE ESTATE, ISOLO, ONE OF THE MOST AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN LAGOS.

It shouldn't be an overstated if one says Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande was the best ever Governor produced by Lagos State and even the country as whole.

Late Lateef Jakande was a strong member of the Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN) and the party had four cardinal programmes- free education, free health, integrated rural development and gainful employment at that time. It was Alhaji Jakande that added Mass Housing in Lagos State to the list and today the legacies of those housing estates lived after him.

To build the housing estates, Jakande set up a committee to search for vacant land across Lagos State and had a list of lands twelve (12) months before the elections, that means he already planned ahead even before becoming the governor, a great lesson for everyone to always plan ahead for the future especially real estate investment. Had it been that the funds were invested on luxury vehicles for government officials his memories would have faded away for the reason that non of such vehicles will still be on the road this present time.

When he eventually assumed office, he asked civil servants to look for land, they told him there was none because landowners had sold them. He brought his prepared list of available lands to activate the scheme, so if someone tries to discourage you, once you are armed with strong information the problem is solved. The lesson from that is, negotiate rather than abandon your policies.

The Low Cost Housing Estate, Oke-Afa, Isolo in Lagos state is one of the many estates developed during Governor Lateef Jakande regime. Isolo is a town that lies in the Oshodi-Isolo local government area in Lagos state. This is a town that lies near Apapa-Oshodi Expressway and its major link roads are Mushin - Isolo Road enroute Lagos Polythenic, Isolo Campus. Meanwhile, the Osolo way Off Muritala International Airport road and Okota road, off Apapa - Oshodi expressway also link to Isolo. Also, one can access the estate from Ire Akari Estate and through the recently constructed Ajao Estate - Canoe bridge - NNPC deport road. Therefore, Isolo Lagos is a very popular and busy town in Oshodi-Isolo LGA. It is near Ago Palace Way, Ejigbo, Ire Akari Estate and Ajao Estate.

At Jakande Estate, Oke Afa, Isolo an investor can still get a well maintained 3-bedroom flat to buy at the price of between N12m and N13m depending on the floor level and a 2-bedroom flat for between N10m and N10.5m depending on the floor level and state of repairs.

A 3-bedroom semi detached bungalow (self compound) with a room boy's quarter sells for N25m or there about depending on the state of repairs.

Currently, a 3-Bedroom flat in the estate goes for a rent of between N700,000 and 750,000 per year and could be higher if upgraded. Meanwhile, due to the high rate of appreciation, in the next 3 or four years, a 3-Bedroom flat in the could be selling for N16m or a little more.

You can imagine the return on investment if one bought for N12m, collect rents for about 4yrs and resell for N16m or N17m.

Meanwhile, both the flats and bungalows command good rental values and could be resell at higher price after a while because of high appreciation rate due to increase in demand for properties to buy by investors in the estate.

Therefore, either it's planning for retirement, saving for children college fund or earning residual income, investing in real estate is a very good investment vehicle that could be highly effective.

Real estate investments are lower risk, yield better returns and offer greater opportunities. However, majority of young adults are ignoring this advice, instead, prefer saving their money in banks with little or no interest or investing in one Ponzi Scheme or the other whilst many believed that real estate investment is only for the super rich. No! Real estate investing is for everyone and you too can start today especially with the affordability of housing units in an estate like Jakande Estate Oke Afa Isolo.

Therefore, should you wish to invest in real estate by buying a property at Jakande Estate, Oke-Afa, Isolo, Lagos and ready with fund. You may contact us on +2349049045703 (Whatsapp only), +2348032296562 or send email to a2realmartoptions@gmail.com

Thank you.

JAKANDE ESTATE, ISOLO, ONE OF THE MOST AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN LAGOS.

It shouldn't be an overstated if one says Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande was the best ever Governor produced by Lagos State and even the country as whole.

Late Lateef Jakande was a strong member of the Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN) and the party had four cardinal programmes- free education, free health, integrated rural development and gainful employment at that time. It was Alhaji Jakande that added Mass Housing in Lagos State to the list and today the legacies of those housing estates lived after him.

To build the housing estates, Jakande set up a committee to search for vacant land across Lagos State and had a list of lands twelve (12) months before the elections, that means he already planned ahead even before becoming the governor, a great lesson for everyone to always plan ahead for the future especially real estate investment. Had it been that the funds were invested on luxury vehicles for government officials his memories would have faded away for the reason that non of such vehicles will still be on the road this present time.

When he eventually assumed office, he asked civil servants to look for land, they told him there was none because landowners had sold them. He brought his prepared list of available lands to activate the scheme, so if someone tries to discourage you, once you are armed with strong information the problem is solved. The lesson from that is, negotiate rather than abandon your policies.

The Low Cost Housing Estate, Oke-Afa, Isolo in Lagos state is one of the many estates developed during Governor Lateef Jakande regime. Isolo is a town that lies in the Oshodi-Isolo local government area in Lagos state. This is a town that lies near Apapa-Oshodi Expressway and its major link roads are Mushin - Isolo Road enroute Lagos Polythenic, Isolo Campus. Meanwhile, the Osolo way Off Muritala International Airport road and Okota road, off Apapa - Oshodi expressway also link to Isolo. Also, one can access the estate from Ire Akari Estate and through the recently constructed Ajao Estate - Canoe bridge - NNPC deport road. Therefore, Isolo Lagos is a very popular and busy town in Oshodi-Isolo LGA. It is near Ago Palace Way, Ejigbo, Ire Akari Estate and Ajao Estate.

At Jakande Estate, Oke Afa, Isolo an investor can still get a well maintained 3-bedroom flat to buy at the price of between N12m and N13m depending on the floor level and a 2-bedroom flat for between N10m and N10.5m depending on the floor level and state of repairs.

A 3-bedroom semi detached bungalow (self compound) with a room boy's quarter sells for N25m or there about depending on the state of repairs.

Currently, a 3-Bedroom flat in the estate goes for a rent of between N700,000 and 750,000 per year and could be higher if upgraded. Meanwhile, due to the high rate of appreciation, in the next 3 or four years, a 3-Bedroom flat in the could be selling for N16m or a little more.

You can imagine the return on investment if one bought for N12m, collect rents for about 4yrs and resell for N16m or N17m.

Meanwhile, both the flats and bungalows command good rental values and could be resell at higher price after a while because of high appreciation rate due to increase in demand for properties to buy by investors in the estate.

Therefore, either it's planning for retirement, saving for children college fund or earning residual income, investing in real estate is a very good investment vehicle that could be highly effective.

Real estate investments are lower risk, yield better returns and offer greater opportunities. However, majority of young adults are ignoring this advice, instead, prefer saving their money in banks with little or no interest or investing in one Ponzi Scheme or the other whilst many believed that real estate investment is only for the super rich. No! Real estate investing is for everyone and you too can start today especially with the affordability of housing units in an estate like Jakande Estate Oke Afa Isolo.

Therefore, should you wish to invest in real estate by buying a property at Jakande Estate, Oke-Afa, Isolo, Lagos and ready with fund. You may contact us on +2349049045703 (Whatsapp only), +2348032296562 or send email to a2realmartoptions@gmail.com

Thank you.

UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANCE OF LANDED PROPERTIES VALUATION FOR MIGRATION PURPOSE.

Relocating to Canada, U.S.A. Australia etc through study is one of the best route to moving with one's family and eventually securing a Permanent Residence. Getting admission into a Canadian University, College or US or UK for study is a great achievement, however, that's just the first hurdle, before you can pack your bags and move to Canada, US or UK for your study, you must get a visa.

But higher percentage of applicants do not know what to do to or vital documents needed that could boost their chances of visa approval.

So whether through Study or Express Entry route or whatever, you need to know your onions so as to increase your chances of getting approved.

Therefore, let's take a look at how an applicant can avoid getting a rejection on his/her study visa application. If you’re about applying for a Canadian study visa, kindly take very careful note of some common factors to watch out for when making your study visa application.

Although, most International students are eligible to apply to come to study in Canada with family members (spouses & children). These are few things to note to do this successfully. Let it be known that when you applied for admission, you did that for yourself alone, but when applying for visa, you can include your family (spouse and children) for your study visa

On that note, your visa application shall then determined by three things:

* Purpose of study
* Proof of funds
* Home ties

These three things are the expectations for single applicants as well, but if applying as a family, you have a stronger justification to make. You will need to show additional funds to cater for the family, justify the importance of having family members with you, and have other ties to your country.

Purpose of study:

In your study plan/letter of explanation, you will need to convincingly explain the reasons you chose to study in Canada and why your spouse & children should accompany you to Canada.

Your children can apply for a visitor/study permit (depending on age), and spouse, a visitor/work permit (depending on what they intend to do in Canada)

NB: If you are a student going to a school/program that is not eligible for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP), your spouse is not eligible for the spousal open work permit (SOWP).

This is one of the important reasons to ensure the program you apply for is eligible for PGWP. The study plan helps you to justify the purpose of your study & the importance of having your family with you so that your spouse can work and support the family while you're are studying.

Other reasons could be anything from the fact that your children are young, or your family has never been apart before. Family unification is important to Canada, so you can leverage on that.

Proof of funds (POF)

If you intend to apply with your family, you will have to pay extra application fees & also show more POF than a single applicant. You must also show that you have sufficient funds to support yourself & the family members accompanying you without working in Canada. You are expected to show enough to cover your tuition and living expenses as the student; and the additional funds for the living expenses of those accompanying you. And the total funds you need will depend on your own family number.

To be more practical, you need to show that you have the value of living expenses for one year (Naira equivalent of CAD$10,000 for you in addition to the cost of your tuition for one year).

Let’s say you wish to study for a Masters in Marketing for 2 years, and your tuition is $12,000 per year, you are expected to have the sum of $10,000 living expenses (1year) and $12,000 tuition for one year, a total of CAD$22,000. So if you have a family and you will be applying for them as well, you need to have an extra CAD$4000 for each of them for their living expenses per year.

If you are applying alone (at first), then you or your spouse needs to show enough funds for the living expenses on your family (no definite amount for this but should be sizeable depending on your family size).

Home ties

Proof of home ties, this is very crucial and an important aspect of the Canadian study visa application owing to the fact that many applicants have been denied based on insufficient proof of home ties, that simply means having sufficient fund is not enough to guarantee your visa approval. As an international student, you are a temporary resident & need to show that you have reasons to leave Canada after your study (if required to do so).

IRCC wants to see evidence of your home ties. Many applicants find it easier to use their family members as part of their home ties. But in the case you're applying with your family, it means you must be ready to show other ties.

It could be your business, investments, employment, financial assets and most importantly landed properties (which are mostly preferred cos they hardly depreciate in value but appreciate more over time).

Therefore, you must know what the visa officers want to see and craft your application to satisfy them. Submitting a valuation report of your landed assets (land & building) along with other required documents for visa application could actually boost your chance of visa approval.

Either for visit, study, medical or other temporary or permanent residency visa applications, it is strongly advisable for applicants to provide a valuation report of their property(ties) in order to assist and convince visa officer about their economic/financial status in their home country and also as proof of strong home tie to pull the applicant to return on expiration of period granted.

Property Valuation report could make a visa officer develop good mental picture of who the applicant is, it just like what CV is to a job recruiter. An employer can develop an idea who a job seeker is through the CV to decide if the job seeker should be considered or not. A valuation report describe in detail the property(ies) owned by the visa applicant and the corresponding value of such a property either a house undeveloped land, agricultural farmlands etc which undoubtedly could be a strong proof of the applicant tie to the home country that can pull him/her back after his/her study.

This document shows the amount of wealth you own in property(ties) in your homeland which will make a strong pull factor for your return to your homeland once the purpose of your visit is over and that may eliminate doubt of your return and one point of visa rejection.

Also, it could serve as a support document to your proof of fund which are usually liquid assets such as bank deposit etc. It will make lots of senses if you have good financial status as confirmed by your bank statement of account and property or assets valuation report to corroborate your status.

Though, there are many who do not submit this document due to ignorance or it doesn't matter mind set but it would be wise to do it by a smart applicant especially if its a non apprearance visa application or the one you first submit your application for assesment prior to physical interview.

It is important to prove that your housing assets is valuable as a strong home tie for returning after your study abroad or temporary visit and back up for proof of fund especially Canada Express Entry applicants and schooling.

The report would be a guide to the visa officer to establish the affordability of expenses of visit, stay, study and that the applicant have assets that can be liquidated to raise funds if the need arises.

In view of above, you may wish to consult us for engagement in providing you with this service of property valuation to meet your immigration purpose or whatsoever, our expertise team of Registered Estate Surveyors & Valuers with indepth knowledge of valuation will do justice to that to achieve your maximum satisfaction with utmost professionalism.

For any further inquiries with a view to engaging our service, do not hesitate to contact +2349049045703 (Whatsapp only) or +2348032296562.

Here to serve you right...you will be glad u did!.

Thank you

Note: Once you present your application well and provide the required documents in the 3 areas of consideration, your application is good to go.

UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANCE OF LANDED PROPERTIES VALUATION FOR MIGRATION PURPOSE.

Relocating to Canada, U.S.A. Australia etc through study is one of the best route to moving with one's family and eventually securing a Permanent Residence. Getting admission into a Canadian University, College or US or UK for study is a great achievement, however, that's just the first hurdle, before you can pack your bags and move to Canada, US or UK for your study, you must get a visa.

But higher percentage of applicants do not know what to do to or vital documents needed that could boost their chances of visa approval.

So whether through Study or Express Entry route or whatever, you need to know your onions so as to increase your chances of getting approved.

Therefore, let's take a look at how an applicant can avoid getting a rejection on his/her study visa application. If you’re about applying for a Canadian study visa, kindly take very careful note of some common factors to watch out for when making your study visa application.

Although, most International students are eligible to apply to come to study in Canada with family members (spouses & children). These are few things to note to do this successfully. Let it be known that when you applied for admission, you did that for yourself alone, but when applying for visa, you can include your family (spouse and children) for your study visa

On that note, your visa application shall then determined by three things:

* Purpose of study
* Proof of funds
* Home ties

These three things are the expectations for single applicants as well, but if applying as a family, you have a stronger justification to make. You will need to show additional funds to cater for the family, justify the importance of having family members with you, and have other ties to your country.

Purpose of study:

In your study plan/letter of explanation, you will need to convincingly explain the reasons you chose to study in Canada and why your spouse & children should accompany you to Canada.

Your children can apply for a visitor/study permit (depending on age), and spouse, a visitor/work permit (depending on what they intend to do in Canada)

NB: If you are a student going to a school/program that is not eligible for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP), your spouse is not eligible for the spousal open work permit (SOWP).

This is one of the important reasons to ensure the program you apply for is eligible for PGWP. The study plan helps you to justify the purpose of your study & the importance of having your family with you so that your spouse can work and support the family while you're are studying.

Other reasons could be anything from the fact that your children are young, or your family has never been apart before. Family unification is important to Canada, so you can leverage on that.

Proof of funds (POF)

If you intend to apply with your family, you will have to pay extra application fees & also show more POF than a single applicant. You must also show that you have sufficient funds to support yourself & the family members accompanying you without working in Canada. You are expected to show enough to cover your tuition and living expenses as the student; and the additional funds for the living expenses of those accompanying you. And the total funds you need will depend on your own family number.

To be more practical, you need to show that you have the value of living expenses for one year (Naira equivalent of CAD$10,000 for you in addition to the cost of your tuition for one year).

Let’s say you wish to study for a Masters in Marketing for 2 years, and your tuition is $12,000 per year, you are expected to have the sum of $10,000 living expenses (1year) and $12,000 tuition for one year, a total of CAD$22,000. So if you have a family and you will be applying for them as well, you need to have an extra CAD$4000 for each of them for their living expenses per year.

If you are applying alone (at first), then you or your spouse needs to show enough funds for the living expenses on your family (no definite amount for this but should be sizeable depending on your family size).

Home ties

Proof of home ties, this is very crucial and an important aspect of the Canadian study visa application owing to the fact that many applicants have been denied based on insufficient proof of home ties, that simply means having sufficient fund is not enough to guarantee your visa approval. As an international student, you are a temporary resident & need to show that you have reasons to leave Canada after your study (if required to do so).

IRCC wants to see evidence of your home ties. Many applicants find it easier to use their family members as part of their home ties. But in the case you're applying with your family, it means you must be ready to show other ties.

It could be your business, investments, employment, financial assets and most importantly landed properties (which are mostly preferred cos they hardly depreciate in value but appreciate more over time).

Therefore, you must know what the visa officers want to see and craft your application to satisfy them. Submitting a valuation report of your landed assets (land & building) along with other required documents for visa application could actually boost your chance of visa approval.

Either for visit, study, medical or other temporary or permanent residency visa applications, it is strongly advisable for applicants to provide a valuation report of their property(ties) in order to assist and convince visa officer about their economic/financial status in their home country and also as proof of strong home tie to pull the applicant to return on expiration of period granted.

Property Valuation report could make a visa officer develop good mental picture of who the applicant is, it just like what CV is to a job recruiter. An employer can develop an idea who a job seeker is through the CV to decide if the job seeker should be considered or not. A valuation report describe in detail the property(ies) owned by the visa applicant and the corresponding value of such a property either a house undeveloped land, agricultural farmlands etc which undoubtedly could be a strong proof of the applicant tie to the home country that can pull him/her back after his/her study.

This document shows the amount of wealth you own in property(ties) in your homeland which will make a strong pull factor for your return to your homeland once the purpose of your visit is over and that may eliminate doubt of your return and one point of visa rejection.

Also, it could serve as a support document to your proof of fund which are usually liquid assets such as bank deposit etc. It will make lots of senses if you have good financial status as confirmed by your bank statement of account and property or assets valuation report to corroborate your status.

Though, there are many who do not submit this document due to ignorance or it doesn't matter mind set but it would be wise to do it by a smart applicant especially if its a non apprearance visa application or the one you first submit your application for assesment prior to physical interview.

It is important to prove that your housing assets is valuable as a strong home tie for returning after your study abroad or temporary visit and back up for proof of fund especially Canada Express Entry applicants and schooling.

The report would be a guide to the visa officer to establish the affordability of expenses of visit, stay, study and that the applicant have assets that can be liquidated to raise funds if the need arises.

In view of above, you may wish to consult us for engagement in providing you with this service of property valuation to meet your immigration purpose or whatsoever, our expertise team of Registered Estate Surveyors & Valuers with indepth knowledge of valuation will do justice to that to achieve your maximum satisfaction with utmost professionalism.

For any further inquiries with a view to engaging our service, do not hesitate to contact +2349049045703 (Whatsapp only) or +2348032296562.

Here to serve you right...you will be glad u did!.

Thank you

Note: Once you present your application well and provide the required documents in the 3 areas of consideration, your application is good to go

In Nigeria, It is ONLY firms of Certified Estate Surveyor & Valuer duly registered by the Estate Surveyors and Valuers Registration Board of Nigeria (ESVRABON) and the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) that are ststutorily recognised to carry out property valuation exercises according to Decree No. 24 of 1975, now CAP E. 13 LFN 2004 of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

Therefore, a valuation report NOT affixed with the seal and stamp of the regulatory bodies by the valuer is not recognized.

On that note, not just any Real Estate company can produce a valuation report.

Thank you.

SCHOOLS THAT COLLECT INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS IN CANADA

If you are looking at moving to Canada for Graduate Studies and looking for a school where you will be allowed to spread your tuition payment or pay instalmentally, check out the schools below:

1. Wilfrid Laurier University
2. University of Victoria
3. University of Calgary
4. University of Manitoba
5. University of Alberta
6. McGill University
7. Tyndale University
8. University of Ottawa
9. Queen’s University
10. University of Northern British Columbia.
11. Canada West
12. Brock university
13. University of Regina
14. University of Saskatchewan

Please note that availability, requirements, monthly fees, and eligibility may vary depending on other
factors. check with the finance office in the school to confirm what is available.

I am not a travel agent but do give quality information, hope and inspiration to those who are serious about moving to Canada.

However, you can reach out to me if you need to value your landed properties as a proof of home tie for your visa purpose.

As a bonus I'll always be honest with you and give advise i know could helps you to get to your destination.

Our valuation service have helped many to get their visas approved and already living, working and studying in Canada.

Note that nothing worthwhile in life comes without struggle and commitment. You can get to read more of my write ups on www.nairaland.com on benefits of landed properties valuation as a proof of home tie for visa purpose.

For further details and enquiries contact +2349049045703(whatsapp), +2348032296562

Thank you and have a blessed and amazing day.

SCHOOLS THAT COLLECT INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS IN CANADA

If you are looking at moving to Canada for Graduate Studies and looking for a school where you will be allowed to spread your tuition payment or pay instalmentally, check out the schools below:

1. Wilfrid Laurier University
2. University of Victoria
3. University of Calgary
4. University of Manitoba
5. University of Alberta
6. McGill University
7. Tyndale University
8. University of Ottawa
9. Queen’s University
10. University of Northern British Columbia.
11. Canada West
12. Brock university
13. University of Regina
14. University of Saskatchewan

Please note that availability, requirements, monthly fees, and eligibility may vary depending on other
factors. check with the finance office in the school to confirm what is available.

I am not a travel agent but do give quality information, hope and inspiration to those who are serious about moving to Canada.

However, you can reach out to me if you need to value your landed properties as a proof of home tie for your visa purpose.

As a bonus I'll always be honest with you and give advise i know could helps you to get to your destination.

Our valuation service have helped many to get their visas approved and already living, working and studying in Canada.

Note that nothing worthwhile in life comes without struggle and commitment. You can get to read more of my write ups on www.nairaland.com on benefits of landed properties valuation as a proof of home tie for visa purpose.

For further details and enquiries contact +2349049045703(whatsapp), +2348032296562

Thank you and have a blessed and amazing day.

SCHOOLS THAT ACCEPT INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS IN CANADA

If you are looking at moving to Canada for Graduate Studies and looking for a school where you will be allowed to spread your tuition payment or pay instalmentally, check out the schools below:

1. Wilfrid Laurier University
2. University of Victoria
3. University of Calgary
4. University of Manitoba
5. University of Alberta
6. McGill University
7. Tyndale University
8. University of Ottawa
9. Queen’s University
10. University of Northern British Columbia.
11. Canada West
12. Brock university
13. University of Regina
14. University of Saskatchewan

Please note that availability, requirements, monthly fees, and eligibility may vary depending on other
factors. check with the finance office in the school to confirm what is available.

I am not a travel agent but do give quality information, hope and inspiration to those who are serious about moving to Canada.

However, you can reach out to me if you need to value your landed properties as a proof of home tie for your visa purpose.

As a bonus I'll always be honest with you and give advise i know could help you to get to your destination.

Our valuation service have helped many to get their visas approved and already living, working and studying in Canada.

Note that nothing worthwhile in life comes without struggle and commitment. You can get to read more of my write ups on www.nairaland.com on benefits of landed properties valuation as a proof of home tie for visa purpose.

For further details and enquiries contact +2349049045703(whatsapp), +2348032296562


Thank you and have a blessed and amazing day.

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COMMON MISTAKES THAT COULD LEAD TO STUDY VISA REFUSAL. 🇨🇦

For several applicants that wish to relocate to Canada, UK, Australia and the likes with their families via the study route. Their major worries are about issues/mistakes that could result lead to their visa refusal and what could be done to prevent same.

Yeah, securing admission to Canada, UK to study is a major achievement. However, before you can pack your bags and move to Canada for your studies, you must get a study permit/visa

That brings us to "how can you avoid getting a rejection on our study visa application?".

If you’re planning to apply for a Canadian study visa, then there are some common factors to watch out for when making your study visa application.

CHOOSING A COURSE/PROGRAM OF STUDY THAT DOES NOT CORRESPOND TO YOUR PRIOR EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE:

The program you choose to study in canada has a significant impact on whether or not your study permit application will be approved.

If you didn't already know this, you do now. If your study program is not related to your expected career path, prior schooling, or recent job experience, the visa officer may be skeptical that your primary reason for coming to Canada is for education.

If your study program isn't a logical next step following your previous schooling, ensure that your statement of purpose clearly explains why you've chosen that program and how it will benefit your career.


UNACCOUNTED GAPS IN YOUR EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE:

It is critical to maintain consistency in your education and employment background. If you took a year out from school or were unemployed for a while before applying for a study visa, your application may be denied.

However, if you have genuine reason(s) for a gap in your academic or professional background, you must explain it in your statement of purpose.

FAMILY TIES IN CANADA AND YOUR HOME COUNTRY:

Strong family ties in Canada might often work against you when applying for a study permit. This is what I mean…

If you have siblings in Canada, mentioning them in your application may pass a wrong signal to the immigration officer to believe that you would not return home on completion of your study.

Similarly, if you mention that you don't have any direct family in your home country, the visa officer may believe you don't have a compelling reason to leave Canada after your studies. One way to go around this, is to show stronger ties at home; a job, a personal business, family, landed assets etc.

So whether through Study or Express Entry route, you need to know your onions so as to increase your chances of visa approval.

But higher percentage of applicants do not know what to do or due to ignorance ignore some vital documents that could boost their chances.

Relocating to Canada, U.S.A or United Kingdom through study is one of the best route to moving with one's family and eventually securing a Permanent Residence.

Getting admission to Canada, US or UK for study is a great achievement, however, that's just the first hurdle, before you can pack your bags and move to Canada, US or UK for your study, you must get a visa.

Although, most International students are eligible to apply to come to study in Canada with family members (spouses & children). However, there are few things to note to do this successfully. Let it be known that when you applied for admission, you did that for yourself alone, but when applying for visa, you can include your family (spouse and children) for your study visa

On that note, your visa application shall then determined by three things:

* Purpose of study
* Proof of funds
* Home ties

These three things are the expectations for single applicants as well, but if applying as a family, you have a stronger justification to make. You will need to show additional funds to cater for the family, justify the importance of having family members with you, and have other ties to your country.

Purpose of study:

In your study plan/letter of explanation, you will need to convincingly explain the reasons you chose to study in Canada and why your spouse & children should accompany you to Canada.

Your children can apply for a visitor/study permit (depending on age), and spouse, a visitor/work permit (depending on what they intend to do in Canada)

NB: If you are a student going to a school/program that is not eligible for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP), your spouse is not eligible for the spousal open work permit (SOWP).

This is one of the important reasons to ensure the program you apply for is eligible for PGWP. The study plan helps you to justify the purpose of your study & the importance of having your family with you so that your spouse can work and support the family while you're are studying.

Other reasons could be anything from the fact that your children are young, or your family has never been apart before. Family unification is important to Canada, so you can leverage on that.

Proof of funds (POF)

If you intend to apply with your family, you will have to pay extra application fees & also show more POF than a single applicant. You must also show that you have sufficient funds to support yourself & the family members accompanying you without working in Canada. You are expected to show enough to cover your tuition and living expenses as the student; and the additional funds for the living expenses of those accompanying you. And the total funds you need will depend on your own family number.

To be more practical, you need to show that you have the value of living expenses for one year (Naira equivalent of CAD$10,000 for you in addition to the cost of your tuition for one year).

Let’s say you wish to study for a Masters in Marketing for 2 years, and your tuition is $12,000 per year, you are expected to have the sum of $10,000 living expenses (1year) and $12,000 tuition for one year, a total of CAD$22,000. So if you have a family and you will be applying for them as well, you need to have an extra CAD$4000 for each of them for their living expenses per year.

If you are applying alone (at first), then you or your spouse needs to show enough funds for the living expenses on your family (no definite amount for this but should be sizeable depending on your family size).

Home ties

Proof of home ties, this is very crucial and an important aspect of the Canadian study visa application owing to the fact that many applicants have been denied based on insufficient proof of home ties, that simply means having sufficient fund is not enough to guarantee your visa approval. As an international student, you are a temporary resident & need to show that you have reasons to leave Canada after your study (if required to do so).

IRCC wants to see evidence of your home ties. Many applicants find it easier to use their family members as part of their home ties. But in the case you're applying with your family, it means you must be ready to show other ties.

It could be your business, investments, employment, financial assets and most importantly landed properties (which are mostly preferred due to the fact that landed properties hardly depreciate in value but appreciate more over time and immune to inflation).

Therefore, you must know what the visa officers want to see and craft your application to satisfy them. Submitting a valuation report of your landed assets (land & building) along with other required documents for visa application could actually boost your chance of visa approval.

Either for visit, study, medical or other temporary or permanent residency visa applications, it is strongly advisable for applicants to provide a valuation report of their property(ties) in order to assist and convince visa officer about their economic/financial status in their home country and also as proof of strong home tie to pull the applicant to return on expiration of period granted.

Property Valuation report could make a visa officer develop good mental picture of who the applicant is, it just like what CV is to a job recruiter. An employer can develop an idea who a job seeker is through the CV to decide if the job seeker should be considered or not. A valuation report describe in detail the property(ies) owned by the visa applicant and the corresponding value of such a property either a house undeveloped land, agricultural farmlands etc which undoubtedly could be a strong proof of the applicant tie to the home country that can pull him/her back after his/her study.

This document shows the amount of wealth you own in property(ties) in your homeland which will make a strong pull factor for your return to your homeland once the purpose of your visit is over and that may eliminate doubt of your return and one point of visa rejection.

Also, it could serve as a support document to your proof of fund which are usually liquid assets such as bank deposit etc. It will make lots of senses if you have good financial status as confirmed by your bank statement of account and property or assets valuation report to corroborate your status.

Though, there are many who do not submit this document due to ignorance or it doesn't matter mind set but it would be wise to do it by a smart applicant especially if its a non apprearance visa application or the one you first submit your application for assesment prior to physical interview.

It is important to prove that your housing assets is valuable as a strong home tie for returning after your study abroad or temporary visit and back up for proof of fund especially Canada Express Entry applicants and schooling.

The report would be a guide to the visa officer to establish the affordability of expenses of visit, stay, study and that the applicant have assets that can be liquidated to raise funds if the need arises.

In view of above, you may wish to consult us for engagement in providing you with this service of property valuation to meet your immigration purpose or whatsoever, our expertise team of Registered Estate Surveyors & Valuers with indepth knowledge of valuation will do justice to that to achieve your maximum satisfaction with utmost professionalism.

For any further inquiries, do not hesitate to contact +2349049045703 (Whatsapp only) or +2348032296562.

Here to serve you right...you will be glad u did!.

Thank you

Note: We are not travel agents but of the opinion that once you present your application well and provide the required documents in the 3 areas of consideration, your application is good to go

Best regards and do have a lovely day

MISTAKES THAT COULD LEAD TO STUDY VISA REFUSAL. 🇨🇦

For several applicants that wish to relocate to Canada, UK, Australia and the likes with their families via the study route. Their major worries are about issues/mistakes that could result lead to their visa refusal and what could be done to prevent same.

Yeah, securing admission to Canada, UK to study is a major achievement. However, before you can pack your bags and move to Canada for your studies, you must get a study permit/visa

That brings us to "how can you avoid getting a rejection on our study visa application?".

If you’re planning to apply for a Canadian study visa, then there are some common factors to watch out for when making your study visa application.

CHOOSING A COURSE/PROGRAM OF STUDY THAT DOES NOT CORRESPOND TO YOUR PRIOR EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE:

The program you choose to study in canada has a significant impact on whether or not your study permit application will be approved.

If you didn't already know this, you do now. If your study program is not related to your expected career path, prior schooling, or recent job experience, the visa officer may be skeptical that your primary reason for coming to Canada is for education.

If your study program isn't a logical next step following your previous schooling, ensure that your statement of purpose clearly explains why you've chosen that program and how it will benefit your career.


UNACCOUNTED GAPS IN YOUR EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE:

It is critical to maintain consistency in your education and employment background. If you took a year out from school or were unemployed for a while before applying for a study visa, your application may be denied.

However, if you have genuine reason(s) for a gap in your academic or professional background, you must explain it in your statement of purpose.

FAMILY TIES IN CANADA AND YOUR HOME COUNTRY:

Strong family ties in Canada might often work against you when applying for a study permit. This is what I mean…

If you have siblings in Canada, mentioning them in your application may pass a wrong signal to the immigration officer to believe that you would not return home on completion of your study.

Similarly, if you mention that you don't have any direct family in your home country, the visa officer may believe you don't have a compelling reason to leave Canada after your studies. One way to go around this, is to show stronger ties at home; a job, a personal business, family, landed assets etc.

So whether through Study or Express Entry route, you need to know your onions so as to increase your chances of visa approval.

But higher percentage of applicants do not know what to do or due to ignorance ignore some vital documents that could boost their chances.

Relocating to Canada, U.S.A or United Kingdom through study is one of the best route to moving with one's family and eventually securing a Permanent Residence.

Getting admission to Canada, US or UK for study is a great achievement, however, that's just the first hurdle, before you can pack your bags and move to Canada, US or UK for your study, you must get a visa.

Although, most International students are eligible to apply to come to study in Canada with family members (spouses & children). However, there are few things to note to do this successfully. Let it be known that when you applied for admission, you did that for yourself alone, but when applying for visa, you can include your family (spouse and children) for your study visa

On that note, your visa application shall then determined by three things:

* Purpose of study
* Proof of funds
* Home ties

These three things are the expectations for single applicants as well, but if applying as a family, you have a stronger justification to make. You will need to show additional funds to cater for the family, justify the importance of having family members with you, and have other ties to your country.

Purpose of study:

In your study plan/letter of explanation, you will need to convincingly explain the reasons you chose to study in Canada and why your spouse & children should accompany you to Canada.

Your children can apply for a visitor/study permit (depending on age), and spouse, a visitor/work permit (depending on what they intend to do in Canada)

NB: If you are a student going to a school/program that is not eligible for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP), your spouse is not eligible for the spousal open work permit (SOWP).

This is one of the important reasons to ensure the program you apply for is eligible for PGWP. The study plan helps you to justify the purpose of your study & the importance of having your family with you so that your spouse can work and support the family while you're are studying.

Other reasons could be anything from the fact that your children are young, or your family has never been apart before. Family unification is important to Canada, so you can leverage on that.

Proof of funds (POF)

If you intend to apply with your family, you will have to pay extra application fees & also show more POF than a single applicant. You must also show that you have sufficient funds to support yourself & the family members accompanying you without working in Canada. You are expected to show enough to cover your tuition and living expenses as the student; and the additional funds for the living expenses of those accompanying you. And the total funds you need will depend on your own family number.

To be more practical, you need to show that you have the value of living expenses for one year (Naira equivalent of CAD$10,000 for you in addition to the cost of your tuition for one year).

Let’s say you wish to study for a Masters in Marketing for 2 years, and your tuition is $12,000 per year, you are expected to have the sum of $10,000 living expenses (1year) and $12,000 tuition for one year, a total of CAD$22,000. So if you have a family and you will be applying for them as well, you need to have an extra CAD$4000 for each of them for their living expenses per year.

If you are applying alone (at first), then you or your spouse needs to show enough funds for the living expenses on your family (no definite amount for this but should be sizeable depending on your family size).

Home ties

Proof of home ties, this is very crucial and an important aspect of the Canadian study visa application owing to the fact that many applicants have been denied based on insufficient proof of home ties, that simply means having sufficient fund is not enough to guarantee your visa approval. As an international student, you are a temporary resident & need to show that you have reasons to leave Canada after your study (if required to do so).

IRCC wants to see evidence of your home ties. Many applicants find it easier to use their family members as part of their home ties. But in the case you're applying with your family, it means you must be ready to show other ties.

It could be your business, investments, employment, financial assets and most importantly landed properties (which are mostly preferred due to the fact that landed properties hardly depreciate in value but appreciate more over time and immune to inflation).

Therefore, you must know what the visa officers want to see and craft your application to satisfy them. Submitting a valuation report of your landed assets (land & building) along with other required documents for visa application could actually boost your chance of visa approval.

Either for visit, study, medical or other temporary or permanent residency visa applications, it is strongly advisable for applicants to provide a valuation report of their property(ties) in order to assist and convince visa officer about their economic/financial status in their home country and also as proof of strong home tie to pull the applicant to return on expiration of period granted.

Property Valuation report could make a visa officer develop good mental picture of who the applicant is, it just like what CV is to a job recruiter. An employer can develop an idea who a job seeker is through the CV to decide if the job seeker should be considered or not. A valuation report describe in detail the property(ies) owned by the visa applicant and the corresponding value of such a property either a house undeveloped land, agricultural farmlands etc which undoubtedly could be a strong proof of the applicant tie to the home country that can pull him/her back after his/her study.

This document shows the amount of wealth you own in property(ties) in your homeland which will make a strong pull factor for your return to your homeland once the purpose of your visit is over and that may eliminate doubt of your return and one point of visa rejection.

Also, it could serve as a support document to your proof of fund which are usually liquid assets such as bank deposit etc. It will make lots of senses if you have good financial status as confirmed by your bank statement of account and property or assets valuation report to corroborate your status.

Though, there are many who do not submit this document due to ignorance or it doesn't matter mind set but it would be wise to do it by a smart applicant especially if its a non apprearance visa application or the one you first submit your application for assesment prior to physical interview.

It is important to prove that your housing assets is valuable as a strong home tie for returning after your study abroad or temporary visit and back up for proof of fund especially Canada Express Entry applicants and schooling.

The report would be a guide to the visa officer to establish the affordability of expenses of visit, stay, study and that the applicant have assets that can be liquidated to raise funds if the need arises.

In view of above, you may wish to consult us for engagement in providing you with this service of property valuation to meet your immigration purpose or whatsoever, our expertise team of Registered Estate Surveyors & Valuers with indepth knowledge of valuation will do justice to that to achieve your maximum satisfaction with utmost professionalism.

For any further inquiries, do not hesitate to contact +2349049045703 (Whatsapp only) or +2348032296562.

Here to serve you right...you will be glad u did!.

Thank you

Note: We are not travel agents but of the opinion that once you present your application well and provide the required documents in the 3 areas of consideration, your application is good to go

Best regards and do have a lovely day