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1. No, not a 'must'. Explain why you want to study supply chain management and what you plan to do with it subsequently. Also provide details about your skills/knowledge that will allow you complete the program successfully.

2. There is no official limit for study gap when applying for study visa. Although, people generally mention 5 years for postgraduate. The important thing is to be active after study, e.g., working. So, you should be fine.

Chechem:
Goodevening House,
Please I have couple of questions, I really need clarifications.

1. Must my proposed course of study relate to my current work? For example, I am a tax administrator but I want to go for Supply Chain Management and Logistics, although is a Postgraduate Certificate Program. Will this limit my chances?

2. I just read about study gap, I finished schooling 2017 but I have been working since then. Will this study gap also hinder my chances?

Thanks in advance, waiting patiently for a response.

The issue of IELTS is not a big deal. You can leave that out.

As for your NO response, I will advise your send a letter of explanation via webform immediately. Explain the UK refusal and state the period, even if you don't have the full details. Then explain how you made the mistake and how you noticed it.

Treasure134:
Please I've already submitted my application but I noticed I checked on NO instead of YES when I was asked about been denied of visa from another country or territory... Because I've applied for a UK standard visa lately last year and I was denied though till date I'm still yet to know why(those an agent was involved) and also on my Canada application they asked if I've done IELTs before I checked on NO instead YES I did IELTS but my band score was 5.5 so my thoughts was this thing might not be necessary... Please what can I do asap to amend this part as my application is still on background check I submitted my application on March 1st and did biometric and updated March 9th and my school is resuming by MAY...and I joined this platform about 2weeks ago.. Please what can I do asap ?? Please I need help I'm really begging please , please people of God
@Frankrobbn1 @Teemenzo
@makano @Anon123 and others ... I need serious guide I don't mind paying for services I'm at my last edge of hope, I've been praying to God for this to work and I know he will do it and that's why he strucked my heart with this so that I can make amendment before the final decision comes up... I've spent so much on trips and I don't want to end up with the same result

What were your CGPAs for 400 and 500 level? If they are cumulatively above 4.0/5.0, then you can focus on schools that use the CGPA for the last two years of study. If not, you may want to focus on PGD as previously mentioned.

Kosizo:
Good afternoon all, I’m a graduate of electrical/electronic engineering (2.2) please which universities i can apply for with my grades for masters.

Yes, you can. What's important is the appointment letter and other personal details as shown on your passport.

Iffylove:
Hello everyone,
Can one use an email different from the one used to submit a visa application to schedule biometric?
Because I tried multiple times to use gmail to book biometric but the activation mail has not been sent for more than 30mins now, whereas when a yahoo mail address was used to book, the activation mail dropped instantly in the yahoo mail box. It was the gmail address that was used for the visa application.
Please advice.

1. It appears there was an issue with your proof of fund.

2. The VO is not convinced that you have family or factors that will make you return to Nigeria after your study.

pearlzsales1:
Good day everyone, I got my decision last week Wednesday and I am planning on applying immediately. Lectures resumes may 5 , I won't be able to request for GCMS because of how close resumption date is.
Please house, kindly explain to me what the denial letter means

1. It depends, even though the best is to apply for PGD as previously mentioned. Is your diploma the same course as your HND? If they are different and your diploma is related to what you plan to do in the future, you can still convince the VO. Let your LOE tell a compelling story.

2. Assuming each of them can conveniently sponsor you, your dad's presence is more convincing. First, parental sponsorship carries more weight. Second, the presence of your dad shows ties to Nigeria.

3. Not necessarily. Show home ties and other things that could make you return back to Nigeria.

Jacksonmma1:
Please I want to be clear on this and I will really appreciate if I get aswers
1)I applied for a 2yrs diploma/certificate using my HND,I don’t know if that’s gonna be good at the level of the VO

2)On my table, I have both my dad(home base)and my elder brother who lives and work in Canada(citizen) to use as my sponsors,I don’t know whose presence on my application gon really convince the VO

3)I have no travel history too...is it gon pose a problem??

Gurus biko make una help me�

(a) There is usually a place for authorization letter (at least, for a visitor visa on the new portal). But if you can't find any, merge it with the letter of explanation and submit under additional documents (client info).

(b) The travel history should also go with the letter of explanation under additional documents (client info).

kweje:
Hi everyone, i have seen the post on where to attach documents but i am not sure I saw where to attach
a) Authorization to travel for a minor
b) Travel history ( your past passport with visas n travel stamps)

I am using the new portal.

Can anyone help please?

Thanks in advance.

OK. No cause for alarm then. I have seen a case where the visa officer wrote that on GCMS note because they believed the applicant didn't show study progression.

It might still be tied to the purpose of study.

He shouldn't lose hope of reapplying. Let him get the GCMS note to know what next. And if convenient, he may apply from Nigeria next time.

SeyiMiilan:
hello @technix


My brother-in-law has not travelled to Canada before but he has 3 siblings in Canada. The 3rd point was not in his 1st rejection as the GCMS focused alot about home ties and family ties.
He has lost hope of reapplying.
Lately, i observed people applying from other countries are rejected because the VO does not believe they will return. Both study and visitor's visa.

Many Nigerians have gotten TRV and study visa from another country.

The third reason here seems the most serious. Before reapplying, I will advise that you wait for the GCMS note to know what exactly that third reason is.

PS: has your brother travelled to Canada before ?

SeyiMiilan:
@Teemenzo

Thanks for your response. i posted the rejection letter.

Pls, has any one here gotten a TRV recently when applying from another country?

I can help you.

peluscoten:
please who can help me pay my application fees for UNB ? $125 CAD abeg

After reading many complaints about agents not giving out login details, I found it strange and decided to probe.

Licensed agents use a portal called authorized paid representative portal to apply for their clients. An agent can open a single account on the portal and use the account to manage the applications of many clients. I believe that is why there are no login details to give to clients.

I think the best is just to get the UCI number, for subsequent applications.

Anon123:
TELL her demand for the login details as long as she has paid the agent in FULL.

Sorry about the refusal. It will end in praise.

Often, personal asset is tied to financial status. It means bank asset (from my experience over time and the evaluation guide provided by IRCC to their VOs).

Property is mainly considered for home ties.

It may be hard to comment on the others until one sees your LOE or the GCMS note.

dchamps:
Please gurus @mekano,@technix,@legacyedition@teemenzo and others please what could the vo mean by refusing based on personal asset because i don’t understand have you seen this before? I added 2 landed property in my application though in my spouse’s name. Does it mean the VO doesn’t see it as mine too lol.

For purpose of visit i studied accounting (HND) and i worked as an Admin officer / HR assistant for over 6yrs and i applied for Human Resources Management (post diploma) . Did i make any mistake with that? I stopped working amid covid but my ex boss gave me a recommendation letter. i have a business running since 2017 i included the CAC documents. I no even understand

For financial status: my spouse is my sponsor he Opened a domiciliary account in my name since 2019 which he deposited money solely for this purpose and he wrote a sponsorship letter i added all his work documents and how he accumulated funds from trip allowances plus all his travel history. I also added my personal savings account. I will wait for my notes to arrive but if there is anything i can get done before then let me know edakun.

Dual intent is used when applying for temporary and permanent residence simultaneously.

Multiple application is 'often' used for same type of visa application; e.g. two visitor visa applications.

One can apply for work permit and still apply for visitor visa and vice versa (depends on circumstance). Ordinarily, work permit application from Nigeria includes a TRV application (more or less like a visitor visa).

Due to long processing times of SOWP, one can submit a visitor visa application after a while (of course, a VO's discretion and applicant's peculiarity may come into play).

Ideally, SOWP will not be asked to be withdrawn if a visitor visa is issued.

jogojogo:
need advice house...
What exactly is the consent of multiple application?
What about dual intent or application?
I have read some write ups on these severally but none has so far made meaning to me

If I submitted an sowp and may be a visitor's visa on the same day or a short time difference like two weeks, could that be terned as dual application or intent?
I need explanations pls.....What happens if one of the request is eventually withdrawn
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I will advise that you apply for visitor visa for all of them (I believe your initial application was submitted before September 7).

With that, they can travel together. You just need to explain in your LOE.

skull4eva:
Good day guys i got this mail from IRCC this morning after series of webforms and emails, I think am confused my spouse applied for SOWP and my two kids VV. But the mail is saying quoting the last kids webform sent that he can apply for new VV in the new portal. See the mail below
Good day,

We recommend that you submit a new online application if

you submitted your visitor visa application before September 7, 2021; and
your situation has changed; and
you’re travelling for one of the following reasons:
to be reunited with an immediate family member who is a Canadian citizen, a person registered under Canada’s Indian Act or a permanent resident of Canada
to be reunited with an immediate family member who is in Canada temporarily
to be reunited with an extended family member who is a Canadian citizen, a person registered under Canada’s Indian Act or a permanent resident of Canada.
to visit for business (meeting, special event, training)
to attend an end-of-life ceremony or a funeral
to be present during the final moments of life of a loved one
to provide care to a critically ill person
to join a vessel as a marine crew member
to assume a posting as a diplomat or to travel as an accompanying immediate family member of a diplomat arriving on posting who will also be accredited in Canada
to handle the affairs of a victim of Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752
Get instructions to apply

Make sure to include up-to-date information and, if possible, your previous application number.

By submitting a new application, your previous visitor visa application will be withdrawn. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee of a refund, and you won’t receive a written confirmation that your previous application has been withdrawn.

If you don’t intend to travel to Canada right now

There’s nothing else you need to do. Your application will remain in the queue for processing.

If you no longer want to travel to Canada

You can request a withdrawal via the web form. There is no guarantee that you will get a refund.

Kind Regards,

Migration Office | Bureau de migration (SWG)

High Commission of Canada | Haut-commissariat du Canada

P.O. Box / C.P. 1013, Limuru Road, 00621 – Nairobi, Kenya

www.kenya.gc.ca

www.canada.ca/immigration
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Please advice accordingly. Thanks
Should I reapply for the kids using the VV new portal and leave their mums application on the old sowp portal

National Occupational Classification. It's a system Canada uses to categorize different occupations or jobs.

NellyG93:
What is the full meaning of NOC?

You can explain a lump sum by stating the source of the money in your LOE, and providing the evidence of the source (if possible).

The amount considered as lump sum depends on the cashflow in the bank statement. For someone who often receives/transfers N100,000 (with net flow of N1m), a sudden inflow of N3m may be considered a lump sum. For someone who often receives/transfers N1m (with net flow of N20m), a sudden inflow of N3m may not be considered a lump sum.

ANGELAREE:
Hello everyone
Please how can I explain lump some and how much is considered lump some

About 4-5 months.

Iffylove:
Hello everyone,
Please how soon does sowp application made inside Canada gets approved?
Thank you.

Select Quebec here, and enter the postal code of your school or residence.

https://www.ourcommons.ca/Members/en/search?searchText=H1H%204S3&parliament=all#

If you need further guidance, let me know.

Calmdancer21:
Please i need help with email address for MP's representing the Montreal region. thank you

There is an option for 'apply for a visitor visa for myself and on behalf of someone else'.

skull4eva:
Please how do I go about that on the new portal

I think the conviction for the VO is already in what you mentioned, i.e., our company wants to start a new IT department and wants you to head it.

Your company should state the reason and any conditions in its letter of sponsoship too.

You shouldn't have a problem moving with family. Your attachment to your company is one proof of home ties. You can also mention the unavailability of PGWP.

I will advise you move your entry to September, the time between now and May might be short for visa processing and adequate planning.

OLATUNDE1122:
Hello house please my company with no I.T background want to setup a new I.T department and they want me to head the department and also want me to go for a 1 year I.T diploma course in canada (c.i.m.t) to be precise and plan to go with my family my company promise to sponsor us all through the 1 year.

How do i convince the VO about the new career path?

Will they allow me move with my family as we will be back to nigeria after the course thats why we choose cimt cos they dont give pgwd?

I also seek for admission for sept but cimt offered me admission for may 2022 should i continue with this or ask them to move to sept to give time to process the study permit ?

If i start the process now can i get approval on or before may?

Your response will be appreciated
Thanks

I am technix!

Fabprincely:
Please who is @technix ..

Yes, you can.

skull4eva:
Please can someone add kids to the application for visit for spouse because i am also rhinking to apply for visit for my spouse and kids as soon as possible.

With upfront medical exams, many people still get rejected.

The reason is simple: IRCC processing goes as follows: background check, eligibility review, and medical exam. If one does a medical exam following a request by IRCC, the approval is almost certain once the medical is passed.

But it doesn't matter if one passes upfront medical or not, once eligibility review is not passed (e.g, purpose of visit, finance, home ties, etc. failed)

Josh3322:
Please is there anyone that has been rejected after passing medicals?

Which province?

Dukealara:
How much is the required funds for SOWP, Study permit and Visiting visa(2kids) application?

If the program is co-op, then one can apply for a co-op work permit and study permit at the same time. If not, then you may have to explain your question further; has the person been hired by a Canadian company?
Anyway, with study visa only, one can still work for 20 hours per week during school sessions and full time during regular breaks.

Positiveme2020:
Please house can someone get a visa to study a graduate certificate or diploma course and also a work permit. .. in Canada?

Hi,

This is fine. I can't sense any red flag here. If either of you has a parent, include them as hometies too.

Tohmee07:
Hello house,
My husband want to apply for study permit, he has study leave from his work and he plans to use it and his house property as home ties. When filling the visa application can he put that my son and I will come along with him for his studies? Hope we won’t raise a red flag by doing that?

Will appreciate your response.
Thanks

This sounds more convincing then. Now you can say he has gotten his leave approval. I think you don't have to wait.

gaeul:
Thanks for your response. My approval came late and my program don't have May just September. I told IRCC that my spouse can't accompany me because he is yet to get leave approval from his workplace

1. If you plan to invite your family immediately after your study permit approval, apply for everyone at once instead (student + family). You just need other means of demonstrating home ties (e.g. father, mother, business, etc.) or show evidence that you had always returned to Nigeria whenever you travelled abroad.

2. I will advise you apply for SOWP. The processing can be faster when attached to study permit.

3. Yes, study permit for the children too (although, visitor visa can work).

4. Sorry to hear about this. I have seen applicants with sickle cell approved, but I have never seen one rejected. Just inform the panel physician about it when the child goes for medical.

Best of luck!

RxOtunba:
Hello,

Please for someone who wants to apply as a family (student + wife and kids), what kind of visa will the wife apply for, is it a visitor's visa (since sowp takes so long, or when applied together with the student, sowp will be treated faster)?

For children of ages between 5-15yrs, what visa will be applied? Study permit right?

Can Sickle Cell condition affect the medical/visa outcome? One of the children is a Sickle Cell patient.

The delay is because your application is still being processed.

Nothing to do about it for now, except that you patiently wait and pray.

Quiver:
Hello guys! Can someone please help me on this.
Since 20th January when I did my biometrics, I haven't heard anything or gotten any email on going further or even my medicals.

What could be the delay?
Is there something I could do about this?

When filling your study permit application, what was your response when you were asked if she will accompany you?

If you had answered no, I will advise you wait and finish at least a semester before trying visitor visa (if at all). And when you do, try to convincingly justify why you are applying for a visitor visa when an SOWP is pending.

MG007:
Pls house, I got to Canada January this year and decided to apply for SOWP for my wife on 18th Feb, 2022 (barely a month now). But the truth is with all the news m reading here about people waiting close to and more than a year without any response is scary. I am thinking of applying for visitor’s but then again , I saw a recently rejected application with dual intent (SOWP and visitor) here on this same forum. Reason they gave was applicant appeared quite desperate. Pls house, can you advice if I shld still go ahead with the visitor’s application

@tuneao

The employment history can address your study gap. You should link your work experience with your course (e.g. it's easier to explain a course like MBA, hospitality, etc.) and explain how the study will advance your career.

As for the sponsorship, it shouldn't be a big deal, since it's a family company and your brother is the current manager. You just need to provide the relevant evidence (documents) and explain accordingly in your LOE.

In all, you should be fine. Best of luck!

tuneao:
@technix
Please i have a question….i have been working as a manager in my family’s hotel since i finish my nysc in 2016…now my brother is back to take over from me and sponsor me for my visa application and studies in canada ….will this affect my application and chances of getting a study permit (study gap and all)

First, I hope you have sent your new letter of acceptance via webform to IRCC, if not, please do.

Because you have indicated that your spouse is not accompanying you (I assume) when filling your study permit application, this is dicey. If you still want to apply before you leave, I will advise that you wait till about 2 months before your departure, then apply for your spouse's open work permit. You can add your study permit to his application via webform when you get it. But you will have to justify why he is now accompanying you; I think you can leverage the fact that you deferred your admission to weave a story.

Medical exam is required for visitor visa if it's more than 6 months.

gaeul:
Please house, my student visa was approved but I missed January. Will be going September cos my school do not have May. Can I apply for SOWP without student permit? If No, Can I apply for visitor Visa for my spouse now with my Visa and apply for SOWP later and Please, is medicals required for visitor visa?