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Benquip:
This Study Visa application just tells us that everything is based on the blessings and approval of God Almighty.
We have seen over qualified application and they got refused and also seen qualified application and got approved. The success of our application is based on what God has predestined for us all. There's is always a reason for everything in life if God can show us what will happen to us on the nearest future we won't try to question him on some setbacks that will propel us to be more successful.

I applied November 19 2020 and completed my biometrics 25 of the same month. Hoping to get Approval in Principle but got nothing and paid first semester fees and started class online January 6 2021 and blessing of refusal came in April 16th 2021 few days to the end of Ramadan. Reapplied May 6 by submitting updated files and addressing all the points raised in the GMCS note and the vague response from IRCC. Finished second semester August 14 and yet to get a decision on my study visa application.

God Bless is All as we receive our blessings of PPR and Congratulations to us all.

May God grant us our heart desires..

The wait is indeed sad and painful but God will see you through it all. You will not be disappointed.

mamatee2:
Come and join me sing Halleluyah!
Jehovah Jireh has done it for me.
My PPR just dropped. BVL dropped some hours before.
I applied with my daughter. Her Eligibility Review started early this morning.
I also just got a request letter for authorization letter from my spouse for her to travel with me. I will send to them that shortly.

Indeed what God cannot do does not exist!
I am over the moon right now.
Thank you everyone for all that you do on this platform.
Will be back later with my timeline.

#May3 applicant

Congratulations. It is indeed a hope to us all at this time. May we all get our PPR soon in Jesus name. Amen

Mayordeb:
I just received a refusal mail today.
Submitted on May 2nd, a first time applicant

I was told some of my documents lacked authenticity.

Please what next can I do before reapplying because all my documents were genuine and I've also had a lot of trave history to the US, UK and Ireland.

df

Sorry your refusal. This refusal ground is a strange. Do you have an idea of any statement they may be referring to? Did you submit my bank statement? I hope our gurus can make input on this. Meanwhile, it is of utmost importance that you order for your gcms note as soon as possible, that is the only way you can understand and tackle this refusal ground.
Please stay strong and focused I pray God’s strength for you.

Zocken:
Good afternoon people. Is there anyone here that is studying or has applied to Selkirk College? I am trying to obtain more information about the college

Thank you

I am in Selkirk, started online already . Still waiting for PPR

Temmygrace:
Hello everyone,
I’m new here! Please I need guidance on my study Visa application. I was refused recently.
Brief Summary:
I’m 35 yrs old. Worked as a customer service representative in a bank for 5 years. Another 5 years as a Customer relationship officer with state revenue service. Started my own retail business and I have been self employed for 5 yrs. I have a B.Sc degree in business administration (3rd class). I would like to study marketing and applied for a 2yr diploma program at Sheridan college. With my degree class, I wasn’t sure I could get into the post graduate certificate program. With an offer letter, I applied for a study visa and was refused on several counts (will get to that later)
But let’s start here - Kindly advise me on the best study program path that will help my Visa application based on my academic qualification and work experience. Thank you all.

It’s better you do Pgd in Business Administration. 3rd class notwithstanding, you will get admitted.

sunshine087:
Writing this on behalf of my sister to encourage someone here.

The US denied her students visa 4 times. We decided to try Canada since the US refused to give her visa. She received admission into 2 university out of the 3 she applied to.

Here’s her Timeline
April 26——Study permit Application submitted with upfront medical.
April 28—— Did her Biometric.
May 6 —— NSE request
May 12—— Reasons why she can’t go through NSE was received (sponsor lives in the US and English exam was waived for her). All with evidence.
May 28——- Applied for GCMS note
July 2 ———- GCMS received but blank
July 5 ——- Applied for a new GCMS note
July 10 ——— Submitted a webform to ask for the status of the application.
July 20 ——- Webform received and told it has been forwarded to Nairobi.
July 21 —— Eligibility review started.
July 26—— PPR (Passport Request)
July 28 ——- Passport sent to Abuja
August 4 ——— Passport Stamped
August 5 ———- GCMS note received (visa approved).

Sister now in Canada

Congratulations to your sister. May God direct us all and guide our pathways to our places of rest.

Esom16:
Omo....PPR just dropped for me this morning ooo.
Ahh God!!!! I don't know how to feel but I am just so so so happy that I've cried, screamed...I don't know.
Omo... please despite the refusals I'm seeing this morning, use my own and have hope abeg. God is still God and he makes the unqualified qualified.
I'll still come back with my full time line and all. God is faithful!!!!...
Ahhh I'm still screaming o.

Congratulations. It is your time nothing could shake it. God is good.

LJF11:
Application Story and Landing gist combo, Enjoy the ride

Good day nairaland family, here is my application story and landing gist, before you begin to read you should know this was an imperfect application God perfected, last year after covid19 hit , I started taking my study thought more seriously, I engaged my brother who advised I get a lawyer since we didn't know much about the process, we got one and he said all the nicest things to us about the need to use a legal representation because with that I could always appeal any unfavorable decision so I was impressed and I decided to go on with him , we agreed like 600k and we were good to go, he sent the required form and then it was time to get admission, Nigeria university transcript stress began , I tried to get it but because of nasu strike I wasn't able to progress so I lost the first school because I wasn't able to get my transcript so I engaged my lawyer to see what my option was with this transcript wahala, he said we have to wait for it because with my engineering degree I needed to show academic progression, by that time I got tired of waiting and I wanted a solution not a waiting plan so I told him I heard I could get admission with only my waec and he said yes but it would be a diploma and it wouldn't should academic progression, I got confused and asked what do you mean by academic progression I want to spend my money and now u are telling me I can't spend it because of progression, it sounded very confusing to me so I told him he should get me a business administration degree and I would use our family business as a work progression ,he warned that I should be going for an MBA with my degree already and not a diploma, at that time the progression topic was still vague to me so I told him to go ahead that I would use some of my business and leadership certificate I got during my work experience in the oil and gas having worked for an IOC to show I am not green in the business world , he said it was my call and went ahead to secure the admission, I paid my deposit fee and we started preparing my documents for application, my family business employment letter , my brother statement of account, sponsorship letter , letter of explanation, letter of submission by my lawyer, all my certificate, family cac documents, brother landed properties , after I felt I had reasonable documents , we applied around October 2020 then my wait began then NSE came , we were the first batch of NSE , so I wrote ielts and the proof of funds became a problem because I sent majority of the money in my account to my dad's bank , so we just sent the money to my brothers account making his to be like 13 mil after that I entered nairaland lol, that was when I understood what my lawyer was saying about progression bla bla bla, I started seeing strong applications, and people were bluntly stating if u applied for a diploma programe forget it and I was here with an engineering degree going for a college diploma, I decided to run to God , I don't know how to fast so I invested more in charity to be able to access God's heart and booking mass, in January I decided to go for medicals, I told my lawyer about it he said no ,he started behaving like I was disturbing him and that I would have to pay for any extra services he does for me after paying more than 600k, I ignored him and went ahead and did the upfront medicals and told him to send it for me since he was in charge of my correspondence, he said no , I went and created webform and sent it my self, then my fellow october time line started receiving PPR February, I told him to help me send a message enquiry the status of my application, he still refused see wahala, I went behind him and sent a message directly to Nairobi and my brethrens he called me next week telling me my PPR has dropped , I just looked up to God and just said thank you , an imperfect application God perfected, guys to show you the power of God , here is the twist ,when my gcms note came in, the case analyst stated I was going for a post graduate diploma ,I am not very religious but this life is spiritual , this is for applicants waiting for PPR , do the best you can and commit it to God, I took responsibility and God helped me, one of the biggest burdens we would always have is making decisions, let us be motivated by faith and not fear, this page has been such a blessing to a lot of us and this is the little way of paying it forward ,to improve the overall knowledge and to guide people in various scenarios, thanks to just mellow , frankrobbbn, lekiboboe and everyone who keeps enriching this group, we probably would have no idea how this group protects us from those hustlers, the wait is hard but you have to stay positive always and keep your faith intact, now for people who have gotten PPR , join me in the landing gist next story , this is getting too long

Congratulations. I love your testimony. He is God of all flesh. Nothing is too difficult for Him.

Shefunmih:
PPR alerts
You guys will have to forgive me I am sending this late. My PPR came out on August 10th, 2021 after one year. I applied for my study permit on August 9, 2020. On Dec 19th the embassy sent a mail requesting me to write IELTS and submit before 30days, which I did. Dec 19th was the last time I heard from them up until July 22nd, 2021, where I was told to submit my medicals.
The miracle that happened is this. I did my medical on August 4th which was on a Wednesday and the hospital told us it was going to be uploaded on Monday. I did not even check if it was uploaded or not all I got from the embassy the next morning was the passport request mail. I could not hold back my joy and tears. I mean I have waited this long for this. I was already done with the first year moving to the second year now.

What I did :
I sent a mail to the Parliament in Lethbridge and Calgary
I sent IRCC my transcripts, enrollment letters, and tuition receipts
I sent emails and web forms every time.
Lastly, I prayed and fasted. I can't count the number of fasting I did. I thank God it came out positively
I am so sorry this is coming late.

I pray for everyone still waiting that God who turned my waiting to testimony will do yours speedily. Amen
I learned a lot from you guys and I will forever be grateful for this platform.

Congratulations. Canada will Favour you, the Lord of your testimony will continue to uphold you. Amen.

RollyA:
Hi, thanks for checking. Not yet. A consultant has reviewed my application from the surface, says I may reapply but till my notes come before he will be certain I won’t need JR. Said I didn’t do much with proving relationship between my uncle and I, no birth certificate showing he’s my dads brother, among other little things in his own opinion. A lawyer is currently reviewing also and am waiting for his comments.

thanks for checking in, I came to reply cos I got your mail

It is well . I am praying strength for you. I pray your gcms note will say it all. Above all, your next application or JR (whichever) will be given God’s speed and instant approval in Jesus name.

Awas:
March 9th applicant . Jesus did it!

Age 41
Diploma
Changed career path

Silent follower .
Biometrics submitted upfront.
Medicals submitted June 14 after receiving medical request .


No update after medicals and medicals was not updated

PPR request August 10th.
I will give more details later

Still expecting the details. Especially the change of career and diploma part.

19CannyMum:
What is hard for God to do out doesn't exist o, it can never ever exist o.

Full post later. First time applicant.

Congratulations. He is the God of all flesh, nothing is impossible for him.

KikkyQ:
PPR dropped this morning at 6a.m
I have applied for tourist visas two times before. The first one was approved, I visited once and came back to Nigeria.
The second one which I submitted since last year April is still pending till now.

I applied for study permit 12th of April, 2021.
Ghost update once.
No update whatsoever. Eligibility requirement has still not started till now.
School resumes September 7 and I was scared I wont meet up, but all glory to God, I am sharing my good news that my PPR dropped this morning.
I am 23 years old and going for Alternative Dispute Resolution in Humber College

It has been a rollercoaster but I thank God for his intervention.

I would be willing to assist anyone who needs help with any questions. My email is always open.

Congratulations. May Canada Favour you.

Silverkc:
Honestly I know all these applications are approved by God's grace.

It is not about how you package it or how your financial status is.
It is not about your family ties or academic progression.
This is just God and God alone. No more no less

I second this. When God says it is time for approval, the VO will only see what God want him to see.

Chilove007:
I think the VO only focused on your husband's statement of account and not your uncle/mum.

It's well.

What of her own account? Over 10 million naira? And almost full payment of school fees. I am short of words, but still, God is still good.

OCT202020:
Abeg who get correct binoculars ,mo I take am view where dem enemies dey before I fire them correct fire

Refusal came in today and the only reason was personal asset and financial status,can you imagine despite submitting
1.Work related documents
2. Salary account
3. Pension Statement
4. Land/Car documents
5. Insurance policies
Den still no gre bow,but las las den go bow, e be like say den never know me.

From the above,you can see that it's just by God's grace and I believe,now is not God's appointed time for me.
I no get money for judiciary o,I for try am, but I'll order for gcms note and re-strategize.

I'm looking at
1. Changing from 2yrs course to 1.
2. Paying full tuition (not just 1st semester as earlier done)
3. Suggestions from all.

Congratulations to the those who scaled through,to the hopeful,never stop believing and to those in my class,pls don't give up,your time will surely come by God's grace.

Who dey breeeeeeeeeeeet.

Sorry about your refusal. Still, God is good.

EmeeNaka:
This is so painful to read. I must say that you did your best this time. But, it has happened and there is no other way to reverse it than to repackage your application for Resubmission. I will recommend you contact Frankrobbn1 this time around. He will surely find a way around this.
So sorry for this outcome.
In fact, your application is more packaged than my own, so already I am gonna have a sleepless nights for days to come. My hope now will be on God and not my package.

I lost hope in my application since and rely 100% on God. I am just short of words.

RollyA:
Personal Assets & Financial Status

My first preassessment notes were vague, in fact i still don't understand it till today as attached.

I did a lot of things differently despite that in this second application:

I paid 28k out of 33k of my tuition through my mum, she gave me 7m which i immediately used to pay 20k cad (in my first application i paid only 7k)
I showed 10.3m in bank account (MBS) (my sponsor gave me 6m since last year Nov and still standing in my account, balance of 4m was my savings) (funds were still intact)
i had mutual funds of 1.4m (since first application)
I had 2.4m in pension ( got a letter from PFA 25% is immediately accessible) also since my first application
i attached gift deeds for both my uncle and the new funds my mum gave me
My uncle showed over 18m in his bank plus introduction letter showing his net worth
My mum attached a retirement letter and stated that she had funds from her 32 years of working, she also had a balance of 4m left to show she will be fine
I included study leave and evidence I got a promotion last year and commendation for stepping in an acting position as MD.
My husbands business docs, showed also 2.3m in his account, he had 2m as fixed deposit (same with first application)
I attached his land docs and added the survey in the second application
i bought shares almost 500K to establish assets (new)

I have ordered for my first and second notes, maybe I should have ordered final notes from my first application because i used preassessment notes while my application was still in progress to apply.

I am numb, I am sad, I feel like all my efforts were in vain.

I had ordered my notes last month to see what was happening and they are only due tomorrow, i guess they dished out the refusal today so i wouldnt have time to ammend.

This is scary. It looks like a perfect application. But still, God is still good. If you can, consider judicial review, if not just re apply and pray more. I pray your gcms note will be meaningful and portrays the mind of the VO.

dfutbolar:
I got a refusal as well. Luckily the GCMS notes I ordered will arrive tomorrow and I'll be able to see the VO concern which will help me see how I can refire say for January intake.

Mind you I've paid 8k+ fees
Have a valid US visa.
Travel experience Austria, France, Turkey, Cyprus,Ghana,USA.
Have living expenses transfered to me by sponsor with a gift deed to back up.
Have savings of mine in salary Acct of 3m
Sponsor also has quite huge amount.
But with gcms notes coming in tomorrow I'd know what to do.

Maybe I'll open a GIC this time, or even go fund my US Acct with the living expenses and apply from US, all thoughts crossing my mind but I'll be calm till tomorrow to see my notes and see what can be done.

First time I will ever be denied a visa.

I'll be back to share a good news in future.

All I can say is, it is well. I pray your gcms note Will have the necessary information needed to get a PPR in your next application.

RollyA:
my application was refused. same reason. i am so heartbroken. how can i be refused for the same reason, twice.

Short of words. Delay is not denial. I still believe that what God cannot do does not exist. He has got your back . God is still good, no matter what.

JayEjabz:
Got a refusal yesterday based on personal assets and financial status. Such a sad and discouraging feeling after waiting for so long since April. Like why not make a decision on time so someone can reapply again before September.

I know the feeling, delay is not denial. Please order for your gcms note, by the time it comes, you will be i a better frame of mind. May the Lord strengthen you at this period.

Teemenzo:
Guys, im going for my medicals tomorrow. I don forget all the documents to take along. Abeg help a bro.

Thank you

Your international passport

Jazi432:
What God cannot do does not exist.

Visa Approved after 5months and two deferrals. First time student applicant.

I return all glory to God for the success of my application.

Date of application - February 25th, ignored NSE.
Medical request - 17th June
Medical completed - 8th July- BP was over 150.
Update to pass - 26th July
PPR - 28th July.

Documents submitted
All forms
Bank statement (salary account) and FD certificate
SOP
Financial support letter of employer
Work ID
LOA
School fees receipt
Employment letter and pay slip


I can't thank God enough for helping me on this application. First of all, I'm a mature student. I thought my chances of getting a study visa was slim but i went for it anyway committing it first into the hands of God. I applied myself. The consultant I contacted initially told me I have to keep money in my account for six months before applying otherwise he could help get me a sponsor at a cost; I knew this one (so called consultant) will get me into trouble sponsor ke, with a different name? how do we explain the relationship na ? so i made up my mind to apply myself without waiting for six months or using any sponsor. I just used my regular account and explained any unusual transaction i had on my account.

Secondly my BP on that day was really high, I was worried about it but God took control; you can imagine my joy when my medical was updated to passed.

For everyone on this platform believing God for a positive response from IRCC, keep your hope alive and always pray about your application. I know the long wait is tiring, i went through different stages of emotions during this period; it wasn't easy at all, but it has ended in praise.

For everyone waiting, yours will end in praise too. You will all share your testimonies.

Congratulations. Only God can do what no man can do.

zaunty:
Oh Lord, my God
When I, in awesome wonder
Consider all the worlds Thy hands have made
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder
Thy power throughout the universe displayed
Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee
How great Thou art, how great Thou art
Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee
How great Thou art, how great Thou art

Good evening everyone!
I made a promise to my Jehovah that when he approves my Canada Study Permit Application, I'll sing this song and testify of His glory.

My story is long but I'll see if I can summarize it. Please note that I've been peeping into this forum for close to 2 years now but this is my first time posting. God Almighty had used this forum to bless and comfort me. That's why I want to post my testimony for people to know that God is able to grant them PPR. Receive your testimony and comfort too. God bless everyone who has been contributing to the success of this platform, including the lady that dropped a powerful prayer one night for ppr hopefuls.

When I needed comfort, I always prayed to God and also visited nairaland forum regularly.

Now this is my story:
I'm 41 years hold and a University Lecturer with PhD. Sometime ago, I made a decision to move to Canada through the study route. I applied for diploma and was granted admission. I later applied for Study Permit in March, 2020 but was refused in May, 2020. Now, I see that God Almighty didn't want me to travel to Canada with PhD to do diploma because He has better plans for me.
I was depressed and almost lost hope. But that's not who I am. Giving up is never in my DNA. So by God's grace, I drew strength from JESUS Christ and decided to re-strategize. So by God's grace, in 2020 August, I decided to ignore the fear about stress and rejections from searching for PhD Supervisors. So I started sending emails to professors requesting them to be my Supervisor. Just one night retrial, I woke up to see an email from a Professor who scheduled a meeting with me to assess me to know if he'll agree to be my Supervisor. To cut the story short, I was accepted, admitted into the University with full scholarship, including a Teaching Assistantship position. Oh, hallelujah!

Now, the story about my study permit application. Still bearing the anger of the rejection of last year in my mind, I reluctantly applied for study permit. I tried downloading the PDF of the application documents but without success, so I angrily edited the former forms in my computer that I filled last year and submitted to IRCC on the 18th of March, 2021.
Got NSE request on the 14th of April. This put me in a good spirit, so despite all odds, I travelled to write the IELTS exam and by God's grace, I passed and sent it to IRCC on 11th of May. Submission acknowledged on the 12th of May. No information from IRCC till 17th of June when I received medical request. Medical Examination done on 7th of July. Passed on 14th of July.
Correspondence Letter on 9th of August and PPR today, 10th of August.

Note that till now, my eligibility and background check aren't competed and my profile is still showing "we are processing your application".

My Jehovah is great and able. I almost developed high blood pressure, anxiety attack and depression as a result of the process but God Almighty gave me victory and approved my application.
I've sent my passport to VFS today.

May Jehovah listen to your worrying hearts and visit you with good news, including PPR.

Congratulations. I can’t help but smile. Thank you Jesus.

Awas:
March 9th applicant . Jesus did it!

Age 41
Diploma
Changed career path

Silent follower .
Biometrics submitted upfront.
Medicals submitted June 14 after receiving medical request .

No update after medicals and medicals was not updated

PPR request August 10th.
I will give more details later

Hurrah! Congratulations. This is a proof of better things to come. All praise to Jesus.

EmeeNaka:
I am strongly hoping on God for that day.
But I will not tell you lie, this lack of PPR is really worrisome to me and is threatening my hope on that 13th August.

Never doubt what God can do. I don’t care about their target or whatever, all I know is that I’m getting my PPR very soon. Speak things which are not as though they are and experience what faith can do.

afomon12:
March 1st applicant and still waiting. Its not making sense anymore. Its over 5 months !!

It’s hard, I know but it’s not time to give up, we shall not wait in vain. He is too faithful to fail us. The darkest part of the night is morning.

MhaameAhenkan:
I have come to give God all the praise and encourage someone here who's reading.
We need to just believe, have patience and pray that all will end in praise.
I put in my application on 15th March, 2021. Did my biometrics on 19th March, 2021.
I wasn't hearing from them, no update ..nothing. I even had to defer my program because of the delay. I was sending emails and webforms everytime. The responses I was getting were APPLICATION STILL UNDER REVIEW. To God be the glory, I just received my PPR today, infact this morning. It will surely end in praise for all of US

I just want to share my application timeline to give someone hope.

Application Date: 15th March, 2021
Biometric request: 16th March,2021
Biometric done: 19th March,2021
Medical request: 15th July,2021
Medical passed: 23rd July, 2021
BVL: 7th August, 2021
PPR: 9th August, 2021

Our praise reports is coming.
Thank you.

Congratulations. Amen our praise reports come soooooon in Jesus name.

greis1:
Had to go back to my last post on pg 280 to drop my timeline

First Application: March 2020
Refused- May 2020
Second Application: July 11 2020
Upfront medical- July 10 2020
Refused- August 23 2020
Judicial Review- September 2020
Settlement offer- October 2020
Application reopened- December 10 2020
Medical passed- February 28 2021
BVL- March 11 2021
Medical expired, new request and submission- July 2021
PPR- August 6, 2021

My application was quite complicated—
*at the time JR was done, I didn’t have an admission anymore (the college had even refunded me); I had to look for a new school (different program and province) and upload new LOA within the 30-day timeline.
*According to the GCMS notes I got in June 2021, PPR was issued in April for the old LOA, and this was later cancelled after the visa officer noticed the new LOA.

God is good. Congratulations

RollyA:
Congratulations! i tap into this testimony in Jesus name. Delay is not denial. I have worked, toiled, saved, spent, so grace will cover the rest. #april17

Similar timeline and situation. May God Favour us and fill our mouth with laughter soon.

STRICK00:
HELLO EVERYONE I HAVE BEEN A SILENT READER ON THIS PLATFORM


HELP ME REJOICE, MY PPR JUST DROPPED ON MY 6TH APPLICATION

I HAVE BEEN IN TEARS SINCE 5am WHEN I SAW THE UPDATE

I WILL COME BACK TO SHARE MY STORY

Congratulations and congrats. Another congratulations and congrats. God is good.

ericksen:
Won't they weigh the 10kg bag too?

It depends on the airline. Sincerely, KLM has never weighed my hand luggage, but BA, is another case entirely! There was a time they even acted like monitoring spirit, checking at the boarding gate to see if I have added stuffs to my hand luggage