I could be wrong but I think this might be why one is advised to first apply alone and apply for the family when one HAS established the purpose of the of the family members visit by resuming in school first then inviting them over to come visit.By purpose of visit I suppose that means they can't establish her purpose of visit in retrospect considering you the principal applicant are yet to resume school.

In your SOP did you communicate the plan for her care when you are receiving lectures in school when in canada?

I once read a post of a lady already schooling and invited her hubby and daughter over but the hubby was granted and the daughter wasn't n reason for rejection was something about how the child would return back to Nigeria after visiting the mother since the husband's who would accompany her to Canada was only visiting for some weeks upon which he would return back to work in nigeria and they didn't state if the child would return with him or at a later date

I also applied recently but was told that my hubby n daughter should gather their application docs. N once am dare even if its within d first week dey can go ahead n apply

i am even late already.sch resumes on september 12.

sigh....now confused***

ve neva read a strike related post in previous pages.so its a completely unfamiliar occurence we cant even project when they would call it off,either ways there would be backlogs everywhere

faroukfahima:


Bro Just Chill Make Them Resume Cause the Online Go Choke with Applications

JUST WHEN I FINIshed packaging all my docs to go to vfs tomorrow.

from this msg i suppose the wise approach is online application

jj17cv:
Notice – Canada’s mail service may be interrupted. Find out how this affects you
Updated as of July 6, 2016

Effective July 5, 2016, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has put special measures in place to minimize the impact on the processing of applications in the event of an interruption in Canada Post Corporation mail services. This affects the use of all mail services across Canada (first class mail, Xpresspost, Priority courier, Registered Mail) and Canada Post receiving agent locations.

IRCC will hold all non-urgent documents normally sent by mail until IRCC resumes using Canada Post services to avoid the risk of it not being processed by Canada Post in the event of a postal service disruption. Certain IRCC authorized cheques (such as refunds and resettlement support payments) will not be held and will be sent by courier or through other arrangements, as available.

If possible, you should apply online and upload electronic copies of documents instead of submitting paper applications.

When IRCC resumes using Canada Post services, we will process paper applications received during the special measures on a “first in, first out” basis. We will use the postage stamp data to set up this processing order.

All statutory and legislative requirements remain in effect. In most cases, deadlines will not be extended because of this interruption to mail services.

Our online application system and communication tools are available at all times before, during and after an interruption to mail services.

yemdogg:


She claimed that she has investment bond certificate of about 9m which she can liquidate anytime with about 13% interest rate. That's what informed my conclusion that she's probably buoyant financially. Also she claims to maintain other bank accounts with fairly huge balance in them.

Yes @yemdogg

I have a certificate from the bank showing the investment which can be liquidated anytime.everything I listed in proof of funds sections have verifiable documents issued from the bank to accompany them.its an investment so its not showing in the account balance it wud only reflect once its been liquidated which I can do at anytime.i also directed them to the exact page on my SOA where d bank debited me 9M last year to buy this investment upon my request.must d value be shown in d account balance.

I deeply appreciate ur insights.

yemdogg:


She claimed that she has investment bond certificate of about 9m which she can liquidate anytime with about 13% interest rate. That's what informed my conclusion that she's probably buoyant financially. Also she claims to maintain other bank accounts with fairly huge balance in them.

Yes @yemdogg

I have a certificate from the bank showing the investment which can be liquidated anytime.everything I listed in proof of funds sections have verifiable documents issued from the bank to accompany them.

I deeply appreciate ur insights.

yemdogg:


I think you're good to go.

Just remove the cancer/death issue and the the picture etc.

Look for something else to fill the gap.

Like I said earlier you've packaged a nice application.

Seems you have lots of documents..... It's a good thing though...at least you need documents to back up your claims.

Best of luck ma

Many thanks.very much appreciated. One more thing pls, pls can you go through the proof of funds section again.now knowing that SCB is the name of my bank does it appear easy to comprehend the items in that section or the story dere is too much?

michV:
i have a friend that studied computer science,has some IT training certifications and was going for this same program of yours in george brown college, i dont know the reason why the VO said on his GCMS NOTE "that the program is inconsistent with his educational and employment background and the VO said too unclear why applicant is going to canada for such course when similar program is available in college level in his home country which made his SP refused.madame try as much as possible to relate this program well cos i see this course is a new program introduced in canada and it's George Brown College that offers it,if u did read the faculty profile well, so that the VO wldnt think it's all this social sciences course.if you can print the program profile and attach it to your application so that the VO will know its an IT related course.i am saying this because of what has happened to my friend.moreover you application covers the every aspect a VO wld want to find excuse but find another activity than this ill health issue.if you cld make this application simple and clear,it would be better than make the VO crack his/her brain in understanding somethings they have just few minutes to take this decision cos other applications plenty for them table.i am ur intended canada school mate too. Forget notarizing! To me it's overdoing
Noo! Put something for that gap there don't ignore and say they will understand because they might figure it out as" current unemployment situation" and refuse you.
Find something meaningful and fix in that gap

Thanks so much for the feedback.I would surely include the program outline from there website.would also do more thinking to look for a beta way to present the unemployment period.

The proof of funds section.pls what's your opinion.do you think its too detailed?

yemdogg:


You need to keep your application simple.

I think it's a bit clumsy.

You have a nice profile but you seem to have complicated things.

You do not need to attach a picture showing you're sober or mourning.....seems desperate. If you are applying via paper route vfs won't accept or collect the pictures from you.

Though your undergrad discipline is in French but since you have a six years experience in IT..... I think you're good to go...

I think you need to find another explanation for your study/employment gap between August 2015 and now. Don't lie about when your mom died....these CIC people have records and this might backfire in the nearest future when you're applying for work permit or PR.

Your travel history is good enough but it's just a bonus to your application.... The real issue for study permit/trv is proof of financial capacity, home tie and purpose of visit.

The financial documents you intend to submit.... I really don't understand them particularly SCB I wouldn't know what that means but they seem cogent enough.

It's good that your husband and daughter will not be applying with you....you can use them as home tie.

You actually have a nice profile but please and please DO NOT LIE IN YOUR APPLICATION ESPECIALLY ABOUT THINGS THAY CAN/MAY BE VERIFIED BY CIC IN THE NEAREST FUTURE. (Death certificate cannot be issued twice and you don't know if CIC will request for it in the future)

Please try as much as possible to keep your application simple and unambiguous.

You seem to know much about travelling to Canada as you've attempted to fix/answer any query or question a VO might have. However, you profile screams desperation.

This is my humble opinion and does and not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Canadian Visa Officer.

I really appreciate your taking out time to read and ur opinions too.

I have been apprehensive about lying too cos death certificate can eaaily contradict me so I wud just take it out and say not in about that period since there's now a near future employment letter I would hope dey would just overlook the work gap period.i would take out the picture too.

SCB is standard chartered bank.

Pls wot more can I do to make it appear less desperate.

Hoping to read from you again.

Many thanks.

Sexyqueen2:
@t405, You look too desperate. In as much as we should do our best, to make our app. excellent; trying too hard spells desperation.

Av simplify things. You do not need to notorise all your documents; common, take it easy.

Thank you so much for the feedback. Much appreciated.

Pls do advise what steps should I tk to simplify tins.can u pls give me practical examples.

I mentioned notarization cos I did rather submit photocopies of those docs than their original and I tink I read somewhere that the original is required.

Sexyqueen2:
@t405, You look too desperate. In as much as we should do our best, to make our app. excellent; trying too hard spells desperation.

Please simplify things. You do not need to notorise all your documents; common, take it easy.

Thank you so much for the feedback. Much appreciated.

Pls do advise what steps should I tk to simplify tins.can u pls give me practical examples.

I mentioned notarization cos I did rather submit photocopies of those docs than their original and I tink I read somewhere that the original is required.

hello EVERYONE.

God bless the founder of this platform and all the wonderful contributions.Pls note that your efforts are immensely appreciated.I have been through the various parts of this topic.Pls see my application infos below.i would appreciate ur insight

Academic docs:

1)WAEC certficate (i have only one original.is it realy necessary to notarize a photocopied one if thats what i choose to submit)
2)B.A french certificate (unilag has insisted they do not issue transcrpits to students. Should i mention this in my SOP or just hope this stamped certificate would fly)
3)NYSC certificate (i have only one original.is it realy necessary to notarize a photocopied one if thats what i choose to submit)
4) IT related certificate which now allows me to work as a Systems analyst for over 6 yrs now
4) acceptance letter from George brown college for PGD diploma in Business Systems analysis (exact profession i am into).This program last resumption date is sept. 12 2016.i know it is late but the schs deferment process is that one reapplies and waits in the pool with all other applicants til it reaches your turn again.from my research those that do so end up getting another letter much more later becos they attend to al backlogs before getting to u.I have decided to go along and apply now bearing in mind two tins a)having done my upfront medicals,i cud be lucky and get my trv before sept 12. b)if i get my trv after i can den reapply to the school and whenever my offer letter reaches me i wud be ready n wont ve to panic to apply for trv c) if i am refused,i address the refusal reasons in my next applicaton aganist jan session


Employment:

1)well detailed CV showing career IT progression of over 6yrs
2)I stopped working in AUGUST 2015 from a job that pays NGN528,000 monthly.In my SOP i stated that i used the time away from work to support my mum who was battling with cancer though we lost her after.I then stated that i allowed myself sometime to get myself together and i am now ready to return to work but i would like to increase my capacity before i do so which is why i want to upskill with this program.i want to attach an undramatic picture showng my dad and us 4 children looking remorse.like i said the picture is undramatic but it bears a solemn representation of our mood then. (please note that i did loose my mum to cancer but it was some years ago and am concerned they might request for a death certificate but i am trying to do this to ensure they believe my unemployment period between then august 2015 and now was voluntary and not due to no job prospects)
3)a future employment letter where my resumption date is 3rd of october, 2016 from a IT company stated that the particular project i am needed on starts in january 2017 but i would be required to resume on october 3rd.
4)Past credible reference letter from my managers in my last employment where i was paid NGN528,000 and a certificate of service from the company itself confirming i was with them for 4yrs. issued from HR in south africa with official contact details(the company was an intl. company)


PROOF OF FUNDS: (TUITION IS CAD 22,800)
Sponsor: Myself (pls see below as stated in my SOP)

For my proof of financial funds, please see details below in order of statement of account docs presented with this application:
• Investment bond certificate of NGN9, 999,219 (CAD40, 000) I purchased from the Nig. Federal Govt. in 2015 to be returned to my account with 13.05% accrued interest whenever I choose to liquidate.
• Please see SOA.XXXXXXXXXX from SCB showing purchase details of this bond investment in Statement no.32/Pg. no2
• Source of funds for bond is accumulated salary income from past employers.
• In SOA XXXXXXXXXX FROM SCB, please see salary credits received from Bleep (past employer) in 2015.
• Also enclosed is my SOA XXXXXXXXXX from SCB with a balance of NGN945, 000 (CAD4000).
• A balance of NGN3, 999,190 (CAD15, 000) is also presented from my Stanbic IBTC Penson Account.
• Account statement from GTB shows a balance of NGN1, 300,000 (CAD4000). NGN700,000 was recently received from my husband XXXXXXX as contribution towards my study plans and another NGN500,0000 is the exact loan sum returned by my sister XXXXXXX (SAME MAIDEN NAME WIH MINE) from SOA xxxxxxxxx in SCB (please see SOA xxxxxxxxx statement no -/Page 2 showing the debit of this exact amount from my account to her named account on the 15th of may this 2016).


HOME TIES: (pls see as detailed in SOP)

I would also like to mention that my husband is an Information Systems Auditor in a reputable bank known as XXXXXX Nigeria. He would be predominantly responsible for our 2year old daughter XXXXXX during my study period. My father XXXXX and siblings XXXXX, XXXXX and XXXXX (pictures attached) all reside in Nigeria as well. I would be eager to reunite with them all upon the completion of my studies and to pursue the exciting opportunities this up skill experience would position me towards.


Additional docs : picture of my father and us 4 children.

husbands passport data page with past visa history(UK,SCHENGEN),PAYSLIPS, 10yrs work certificate from current bank employer

daughters birth certificate


MY TRAVEL HISTORY:

GERMANY
LONDON
SA
DUBAI

P.S i was denied entry to canada in 2014 and reason was that i was going to give birth.which was my unconcieved intention to which i submitted my International health coverage certificate along with my application but was later told by pple that i shud ve included a SOP but i dint even know that was an available option


pls your opinion of the overall feel of this application would be appreciated. (i would like for someone to go thru my SOP.anyone willing to pls)