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I can't make that decision for you. I only shared what I did and my Visa was granted; which was declare and equally upload the refusal letter.

ricaabrams:
@sumji must we upload the refusal letter when applying or will just declaring it suffice ?

About 1 year and 2 days ago, was denied a Canadian study visa FOR THE SECOND TIME. I shared my profile and story here, then.

I bring you goods news from the UK! This is not for everyone...

The 2 years PGWP in the UK is currently on. Hopefully, it continues for a long period.
I'm in the UK for studies and my visa was approved without heartache and 21days fasting,... Posting this here to encourage anyone that might be burdened by unjustified Canadian refusals; the UK ain't too bad.

You're probably wondering if I've given up on PR? How dare I, at all! No doubt, PR is a long stretch in the UK (10 years), but this place can actually serve as a springboard! With some work experience, depending on how attractive the pay is here, I can choose to stay back or pursue Canada with a different approach (Express Entry) or Australia (points-based system).

My future kids deserve the privilege of options. Whether I relocate to Nigeria in the long run or not, I'll get my PR first, legally! For now, I just wanna see the world.

#EndSars

No sir. I did not declare such to my school, as that information was not requested by the school.

Assu:
Congrats... Did you declare the two Canadian refusal to the school?

Hi guys! Congrats to all those that have gotten their visas and kudos to those that had the time to update Nairaland, it's not easy.

Greetings from the UK! Lovely weather...

Here's my profile:
STANDARD APPLICATION AT VI
Biometric/No Interview (Walk-in) - 16 Sept. 2020
Decision Email (@14th Working day) - 6 Oct. 2020
Passport Pickup Email (around 11am) - 8 Oct. 2020
Passport with Vignette picked up the same day (8th)!

No non-straight-forward email and no phone interview.

Highlight: I had 2 previous Canadian study refusals AND I DECLARED BOTH. I equally attached copies of the refusal letters alongside my uploaded documents. I know lots of people yet to apply would find this last piece of information useful.

Thank God, thank you guys! All the best to everyone.

#EndSars

Congratulations are in order!

Akchi32:
I just got the good news. My visa has been approved.

Thanks everyone for everything.

Yes sir.


[quote author=Latito442 post=91230441]So this can work?

Thanks for the heads up

I overcame this concern by simply opening a pounds sterling account.
If you already have a dollar account (mine is GTB), all you need is go to the bank with a valid ID and fill 'Additional account' form. Within 24hrs you'd get your pounds sterling account number. Anyhow the pounds wants to rise or fall, doesn't change the value in your account.

bayosegun:
Please what's the best factor to work out £1 exchange to naira in case there's a flutuation in £ when putting maintenance funds for 30days. Is £500 to 1£ ok?

Oh congrats. Same here for September intake. I intend to leave all processes till July. Hopefully the embassy would have resumed by then, and it would be clear if resumption would be online or in person.

adeniyy01:
I got an offer to Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship for September intake.. am leaving all process to June.

Great! I've sent you an email.

iloveutd:
Yes I did gain... what course are you going for?

Hello all. Is there anyone here that gained a Masters admission into Robert Gordons University for September 2020? Let's link up please...

Hi, I actually asked on behalf of a relative, I'm not very knowledgeable on how it works either, sorry.

I'm sure someone on the forum can provide a better explanation for you.

winner01:
Please can you put me through on how this treasury bill thing works, I seem to be stuck at the POF stage.

Congrats man!

SISTERjSISTER:
Hello to the good people of nairaland
I got my grant on the 25th of February and I have been so busy since then, am typing this from my room in Sydney
lol I'M STILL JET LAGGED!!!!!!!!! and yes I passed a lot of hurdles ,lol it was either one problem or another .
In my next life I want SISTER j to be my sister, shes the real definition of a rare gem.
GOD IS GOOD !!!!!For those still waiting ,you will soon give your own testimonies and timelines.

Okay! Thank you for the heads up.

tunlex01:
Getting the right job that's on the occupation list or employer sponsoring you

Noted! Thanks a lot!

bligs:
Most students have the opinion that 2years is long enough to get a PR and this make them feel relaxed which is not totally true as getting PR in some occupation may takes longer.
If your course is highly competitive and your points is no where near the minimum requirements for your occupation, move to a regional area and explore the opportunity there or enrol in a short program that will lead to nomination.
A lot of people are fixated to Melbourne and Sydney waiting for PR that's not forthcoming and saying there's no job in the regional areas but on the contrary people in those places are surviving.
It is better to be in a regional area and get your PR between 3 to 5years then move to a place of your choice than to be in the city running around a circle.
PS: Tasmania is not a bad place but opportunities there are limited compared to other places like VIC and NSW, their 491 is favourable to those onshore and yet most people won't give it a second thought.

Thanks a million for the extra breakdown. It's becoming clearer. The course I applied for fits the bill (2yrs/skilled list).
One is looking at 5-7years before PR... Okay. This gives my research focus, cause now I know what to look out for. Thanks!

Can you kindly throw more light on what increases people's "luck" in getting the 491 visa before the 2yrs PGWV expires? It's very critical..

More grease to your efforts sir!

tunlex01:
@sumji, as Bligs mentioned, 491 is the new gold, although it has it benefits which includes Medicare, it's still not PR but pathway to PR.
This means you'll do
Masters 2 years
PGWV 2 years
491 visa 3 years before you can apply for PR
PR - indefinite.

You may be lucky to get 491 even before your 2 years PGW visa expires.

Thanks so much!! Your response means a lot to me. I'll do an intensive research on the 491 Visa, over the weekend. Great direction/pointer!

Please how would you suggest that a student utilizes the 2yrs PSWV? Is it by securing a job before one graduates or what angle are you speaking from please?

bligs:
In as much as studying doesn't guarantee a PR, it gives you an edge because the new 491 visa favours those onshore but the problems most students are having are lack of information and ability to utilize their 2years post study work visa judiciously until it runs out.

Hello Bligs! Please I'm in between options, despite my research I lack concrete information to decide (I've applied to both an Australian and Uk uni for masters).
Please can you expatiate on how one can attain a PR via study route, from Australia? Agents in Nigeria keep saying, when you get to Australia, you will meet your peers and learn how to get PR. 2 years PGWP is the only thing that sounds sure.

A student I'm speaking with in Australia, says even if your course is under the skilled list, there is just a slim chance that you will get a PR. Same student went further to say that most persons are being asked to leave the country after studies, that Australia is not as it used to be.... I read a couple of stories on NL where people are seeming to say that what they thought they knew about the PR via study route is not what they are experiencing in Australia.

Please and please, educate me on why you're suggesting the study route, is it really a better option? My alternative move is to go for the UK, and depending on the opportunities that come with the new 2yrs PGWP, I can still decide to move to Australia or Canada via Skilled immigration or EE.

Please other guru's in the house, also throw more pointers for me, from your experience. I believe in the multitude of counsel....

bligs:
The points are not reducing, those that are waiting should give study route a shot if financially bouyant or opt for Canadian PR.

Oh okay. Thank you for your response. Appreciate!

Palaexpress:
Sorry, I thought someone had responded. You'll need to liquidate it and show evidence that you have the money in your account (bank statement).

You can liquidate your investment prior to submitting your application post ITA and use the statement of account, or submit the treasury bill certificate. However, there are several instances where IRCC will raise flags about the certificate during processing of your application. At that point, you'll be required to liquidate and send them your bank statement.
Concerning the time, the longer the treasury bill stays, the better!!! If the treasury bill had been in your name and over 6months old, no issues at all. Just liquidate and submit your statement showing the balance. You don't need to wait another 6 months.

Regards

Thanks again for your response. Appreciate.

SunshineD1:
No, it is not necessary. Fix it for a long tenure though, say 91 days

Thank you @SunshineD1 for the response. The second part of my question though: please is there a required timeline, like one has to show that it's been there for 6 months (just like when using SOA), or timeline doesn't apply to tbills (so long as its in the primary applicants name)?

Would really appreciate your response!

SunshineD1:
It is okay to use tbills as POF.

I know no one is being payed to respond, so I'm once again KINDLY ASKING for a response to this question.
Thank you in advance.

Sumji:
Hello everyone! Can someone kindly respond.

Please, is it okay to present treasury bills certificate as "proof of funds" after getting ITA...............also, does the certificate have to be six months old?
Just want to be sure of what's acceptable for "proof of funds" ......as well as the required timeline.

Please can someone kindly respond.

Sumji:
Hello everyone! Can someone kindly respond.

Please, is it okay to present treasury bills certificate as "proof of funds" after getting ITA...............also, does the certificate have to be six months old?
Just want to be sure of what's acceptable for "proof of funds" ......as well as the required timeline.

Hello everyone! Can someone kindly respond.

Please, is it okay to present treasury bills certificate as "proof of funds" after getting ITA...............also, does the certificate have to be six months old?
Just want to be sure of what's acceptable for "proof of funds" ......as well as the required timeline.

Ohhh okay!! Thank you Otumbalamba! Always coming through.

Otumbalamba:
Its not, you are required to submit your medicals along with your application.

Hi fam, please a quick question for those with experience.

Is the system of Australian study visa similar to that of Canada, where once you get a medical request you're almost sure of getting a grant (of course with legit documents submitted)?
Or getting a medical request is not a form of assurance towards securing the grant?

Ignore that Abdulrahmon. Looks like a scammer. He tried emailing me as well. Go through his profile...

thofunmie:
i didnt get an email from you , are you abdulrahmon too?

Okay. Thanks a lot man. I've actually just confirmed it as well.

Otumbalamba:
You can reach me on 09026241498

Surprised! Thank you for the info. I'll get more details.

Otumbalamba:
Its automatic,and yes it applies to msc as long as you are from Nigeria.
Its a regional scholarship,hence Nigeria is among they region.

Hi, kindly respond. On what basis does Macquarie give the 10,000AUD which you mentioned? Does it apply to Msc?

Otumbalamba:
Australian schools are expensive and thus scholarship are rarely given to msc students.
Although some of them offer discounts off school fess ........Macquarie gives 10000AUD of your payment and waives IELTS test .

Thank you! Appreciate the response.

obainojazz:
You have to pick a two years masters course and it should be on the skilled list, after masters.. You get two years work permit... In that time, you should be applying for your PR..

Greetings everyone! I apologize in advance if this question has been asked before... I tried browsing through, but I dint find a direct answer.

I have minimal work experience, just above 1 year. My goal for Australia is to gain a PR. Due to my work experience I'm not qualified for the skilled immigrant route, so I intend to achieve this via the study Visa route (masters).

I've come across different information on how if one picks a course of study listed under the Skilled occupation list Australia, there is a better chance to legally integrate into the system (after the study visa expires) and continue living in Australia. On the other hand, I have 1 or 2 friends in Australia saying it's not true o, that once you're done with studies, they kick you out of the country and tell you to apply for PR or whatever from outside Australia.

Everything is becoming confusing now, please can someone/people WITH EXPERIENCE enlighten me? Cause Masters is expensive, and the whole idea for me is PR. Does undergoing a masters degree in Australia still count towards staying back or PR, just like Canada?

Please don't ignore. Thanks in advance.