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I don read am. I go email you.

standupguy:
You done see am?

Ok just replied your PM. Check your email.
Btw, I didn't mean to infer any incompleteness on your part-- i read your old posts a while ago and you were detailed in addressing the "insufficient funds" issue. I was just trying to reconstruct how CIC could have invented a new reason this time. Maybe they didn't read your SOP? I'm having a hard time understanding how they could be this malicious and heartless.

standupguy:
Accept my request so you can take a look at my SOP. Everything was addressed with details.

Boss, have you heard the Tupac song "the good die young"? That's my opinion about justice in the world -- it doesn't really exist. But we can always do our best and try to mitigate risks as best we can.

olageeee:
If there is any justice in the world boyz surpose get dre TRV'S nah....

@Standupguy
Dang. I'm so sorry to hear that dude. This is really perverse of CIC to have denied you for a new reason after you had addressed the insufficient funds issue. Very annoying and unethical of them!

Question: did you refer to your reasons for previous denial? I'm wondering if the VO treated it as a new application without considering that you had only been denied for insufficient funds before.

@Shyee lol @ "i might have been a gambler...and to your toast i am playing Kenny Rogers song- the Gambler. "

Abeg apply to more than one school this time o. MUN is not the only cheap school but even if it were, don't be a gambler again bros. Many research masters programs provide funding. Btw, I think you are making the right move by contacting potential research supervisors even before applying. Earlier in the thread someone posted these tips on getting a research supervisor; hope it helps you. This thread is a gold mine if you use it strategically. Read read read bro!

Per TRV application, when you are ready I'm sure there will be people on this thread to help you look over your SOP. And you can also always contact me.

Dude, your question about taking a bus has been answered. @Fhemmmy and I wrote about it after your initial post.
On getting a connecting flight, Google is your friend no offense . Just search "flight from Toronto to Charlottesville Prince Edward Island" for the easy answer.

Edited: Ok I get your second question now. You should probably book a connecting flight from Toronto to Charlottesville before you leave Naija. If you book it when you land in Toronto, then the ticket would be super expensive! Plus, the immigration officers might give you trouble if they realize you don't have a ticket to your school; you would have to convince them that you indeed have the intention of going to school. Pardon the initial misunderstanding of your question.

SantohFilz:
Please do so sire.. Or can I book a connecting flight to PEI on getting to Toronto
BTW what province are you staying?

Yes that will buttress your creds, although the PhD would boost your cred significantly and would up your visa chances much much more. Just wanting to leave Naija forever (lol) is ok, the VOs know that; however, they don't want an applicant who won't leave Canada should he/she not be able to legally stay there after studies (I was reading this on some obscure CIC website). This is why you need to prove to the VO that you are not desperate and that you have something to come back to in Nigeria. You will appear desperate if your studies don't show progression. A PhD would solve this problem. A research masters is 50:50 (since you already have a masters), but as long as you can explain clearly in your SOP your chances are infinitely better than with a diploma.

Btw, if you really want to move out of Naija then I'm surprised you haven't read enough of this thread to find the answers to all your questions (no offense o, just being real ). I would recommend you read from page one of Part 8; this would help a lot! If you have questions after reading, do not hesistate to ask from the many helpful people here. Cheers.

Edited: if you can get into a PhD program in Canada, you should totally consider it. Even if you decide to not finish it, you should be able to leave the program with a research masters after two years (at least this is how it is done in many US Phd programs in the sciences and engineering).

Shyee:
you really are an eye opener, i am about contacting the MUN's dean of engineering office if i qualify for a MAsters by research programme, if possible i will use that to buttress my creds. from your last response that will give more credibility to my purpose of visit, right? in actuality, i just wanna move...

Wow, that's a quick turnaround. Don't stop praying though as these days some people get delayed after medicals. You are likely to be approved though if you sufficiently addressed the "insufficient funds" issue.

judnele:
Hi guys just help me to thank God for his divine favor in my life o it's a miracle
Applied for trv 28 February got refused 30 march 2015. After much prayer and fasting I applied again with advise from people in the house like team 12. On the day of submission the devil came and defaced my passport photograph I submitted like dat on the 30th of July and just today I got the call for medicals 11th of August 1week and three days interval. With God all things are possible May He also provide for all those waiting for there medicals or visa

lol@ the bolded. hmm... u sure it was the "devil"?

@shyee How many PhD programs did you apply to? If you applied to just one school then that's a gambler's move! You should apply to 4-5 schools if you really want to get into a PhD program..

@stechi there are no guarantees for a Canada visa but you can significantly up your chances with the right strategy and documents.

For info on schools, see my previous posting and don't forget to click on @richcasey's links which contain lots of key points.

To best prepare a visa application strategy, I would strongly recommend you read a couple hundred pages of this thread. As a minimum, you should start reading from page one of Part 8. To become a Canada visa guru, you should additionally read one or more of Part 5, 6, and 7. Please do take the time to read read read! Best of luck.

@kuzee, you are welcome.

@kuzee Check out this here. I found it through a quick Google search.

Use this different link to search for programs in Canada.

To leverage a lot of info on this thread, go through the links posted by @richcasey.

@Fhemmmy I agree to some extent. I think such trips are more fun in one's own car and when spread out over a couple days or more. I have done similar trips (within the US) but I got tired of long drives... I actually actively avoid them now.

For a first time visitor to North America maybe a bus trip could be fun. But I think it would be tough to do such a 24-hour+ road trip right after a 24-hour journey to Canada from Naija. @SantohFilz

@hayqinsbFX, totally agree bro. Canada will be a good place for your learning and imagination. America has been the same for me. I just blew my cover lol.

Hahahahah!

standupguy:
Yes o.... Buhari needs to look into it................LOL.

Welcome to North America!

Gu2015:
Toronto touch down

Ah I'm not sure you want to do that o! I just did a quick Google search and such a bus ride will take a minimum of 16 hours in a private car, and about ~24 hours on a bus! Also, it costs about the same as flying ($200-$300). And BTW, most of the drive will likely get boring after the first few hours.

Do a Google search of "bus from toronto to prince edward island" and you'll see what I'm saying.

SantohFilz:
Sir, can I travel down from Toronto to Prince Edward Island with a bus?

Fhemmmy:
I am not sure, but i could try and help you find out but will cost you packs of gala

Oga Fhemmmy and his gala sha. Lol. My guy when last you chop gala? Gala no really get meat anymore o! Last time I chop gala I was heavily disappointed.

I just looked through your old posts and see that you are into civil engineering. Given your analytical mind, it makes sense that you are an engineer. You have the kind of mind that would make a good one. I'm an engineer too.

hayqinsbFX:
my brother, ure bursting my head
na wetin CIC turn us to o.....Analyst...
With the amount of time we spend on this thread its shouldnt be a surprise.....

Wow Akin, you are quite the oracle! Can't believe your hypothesis was right. To be honest, I was wondering how you could have hypothesized so wildly and confidently without any inside information. But you turned out to be right! You are a very analytical person and have the traits to be very successful in life, no matter what country you live in.

Edited: Do you have a science/engineering background?

hayqinsbFX:
...The medicals I think we're shared out at first to save time after full examination is done as resumption is near...

kennykentipsy:
...India government petitioned CIC and the excuse given was too much applications so in other to save time cos most resumption dates are near they send medical request to applicants while their apps are still being processed...

You are welcome, champ!
By the way, this was the same exact reason my sister was refused on her last application (well, two "insufficient funds" reasons were ticked even with more than sufficient funds in the sponsor's account). It is extremely annoying. I wonder why they didn't just ask her to bring more evidence.

I'm beginning to suspect that CIC would rather reject applicants with almost-perfect (but not perfect) applications because to reapply the applicant will pay a fresh application fee thus enriching CIC's pockets. This is a perverse incentive, and it is maddening and unfair. The "denials after medicals" is another unfair and unethical trend. E go beta.

ayooluwatoni:
Thank you SOJ

Ok, spend some time thinking about how to use your IT skillset for a school or reputable NGO. And then identify which school/NGO you would approach. Make sure you have a plan of exactly what you can help them with; you could also ask them what areas in which they need IT help. Tell them why you are interested in volunteering with them (don't say because you need to show it to Canada embassy).

ChukkyP:
Information Technology Professional
I was an information systems Consultant at my last place of employment.

Identify your passions and start volunteering with a reputable NGO in that area. You would put this volunteering as your current activity, with proof. Or, why not find a primary or secondary school close to you and volunteer as a teacher for some subject you are good at? Do the volunteering thing (identify a place asap) for maybe two months and then refire, but don't quit the volunteering after you refire. You could even use the volunteering thing to win the heart of the VO if in your SOP you link it with your passions.

Edited: what course are you going for?

ChukkyP:
Hi Everybody, Just wanted to use the opportunity to thank all the contributors in the house in advance.
I got admitted into Lambton College for the Winter Class 2016 but was unfortunately laid off from my Job 4 months ago.I am stranded right now as i do not know how to proceed with my application as per my employment status.

Very low probability that you would get a Canada TRV given that you already have a masters degree and are now going for a lower degree. It would be obvious to the VO (visa officer) that your main objective is to use the graduate diploma admission only for immigration purposes. Your best bet is to just apply for a PhD or a research masters. Just make sure that you would be able to convince the VO about your motivation for whatever program you apply and gain admission to.

Applying for TRV with a graduate diploma (given that you already have a masters degree) will likely result in a "Purpose of Visit" denial.

Shyee:
Shyee:God day peeps. i have a master in mechanical engineering in 9ja, i was advised that I could migrate to Canada thru education, even by getting admission to a diploma course. I wanna do that.I decided to apply for a graduate diploma in risk and safety engineering. I found out MUN is among the cheapest in Canada.i want someone to share his experience with me.are there other cheap institutions thatoffer graduate diploma courses related to mechanical engineering?really, the object of it all is porting to the Maple land

As CoCoLav, NigerianNewbie, and deedee0 suggested, no need to liquidate the FD especially given that it is your father's.

Inkblood:
Hello guys. thank you for the quick reply. @thesoj. the fixed deposit expires in september while my resumption date is in january, but i will just ask my dad to liquidate it. @deedee0 my dad is my co-sponsor, and i am my own sponsor. i have abt 6m for the cause, which in addition to my dad's 3m gives a total of 9m. it is well over the fees and estimated expenditures. my dad is a retired military man, i am currently employed. will list my docs in my next post. thanks for the concern

Hmm...

Inkblood:
firstly, last year the agent i applied through, in the family info form, filled only one sibling for me. now that i am applying again, by myself do i include my other two siblings? or stick to the one sibling?

Tough one. Putting the other two siblings would have been the best thing to do, but yawa might gas once they notice the discrepancy between the two applications. But if you don't put the two siblings' names, one day in the future you might want either of them to visit you in (or immigrate to) Canada and at that point it could jeopardize their visa applications once CIC notices the discrepancy. If you decide to include their names, consider attaching an explanation stating that you used an agent last time and he/she for some reason unbeknownst to you omitted their names -- you might want to phrase it as an honest oversight. The other possibility is to include their names and don't bring any attention to the discrepancy.

Inkblood:
secondly, my father who is my co-sponsor, with about 3m, has this amount in a fixed deposit. and he has the fixed deposit certificate. would he still need to liquidate the amount into his account before printing his SOA for my application? or would the fixed deposit certificate just serve fine? thanks for your help so far guys.

If the fixed deposit matures before your resumption date, you would mention this in your SOP. If it doesn't mature before resumption date, then liquidation might be the best bet. Also, make sure the N3m fully covers your total annual tuition & expenses if you don't want to get an "insufficient funds" delay.

Actually you may not need to go to Lagos to collect it.
Try this: go to the UPS (or Fedex) office closest to you, and tell them you want to retrieve your document from VFS in Lagos. They should be able to do this if you give them an authorization letter and prepay the shipment back to you. This is what my sister did to get her passport and documents back.

From the VFS Lagos website, under "Passport Transmission Services", it says:
To retrieve your passport, you have the choice of;
1. Picking up the passport in person or through an authorised representative from the CVAC or;
2. Sending a prepaid self-addressed courier return envelope along with your passport and request letter

daudugodswill:
Thanka@thebae i was called up for my medical.and i did it... It was a week after that i received my dispatched email and @ teeboy.. i live in Benin City, so are u saying that i should head over to Lagos to collect it...But the last question bothering me is IF I WAS APPROVED OR REJECTED. why didnt i get an approval mail.....

I pray OLUWA HELPS ME

Thanks for sharing brother. I'm so sorry to hear about your delay. You have been super helpful on this thread. If there's any silver lining in your delay, it is that they only ticked "insufficient funds", which you can straightforwardly tackle in your refire.

ayooluwatoni:
Hmmm... so I decided to run from here because of the pressures and especially refusals after medical exam saga towards the end of last month. But unfortunately I didn't escape it.
Submission date: 30th June
Medical call: 15th July
Medical assessment: 17th July
Date refused: 28th July
Dispatch mail: 3rd August
Passport pass back: 10th August
Reason: insufficient fund.
Please don't be discouraged to apply by my visa refusal, it was my error not theirs.
Cheers!

I was deliberately nice (at worst neutral) in my response to you. You should appreciate that trivial questions (for which one could use google to get the answer in seconds) devalue the thread. This was my point. Lets keep the thread valuable for future readers so they can glean important nontrivial information from as many posts as possible.

The ability to analyze and find information efficiently is a critical skill to have in developed countries. Cheers.

badtsharpguy:
You could have answered the question without sounding like a Boss.

true true.

handyteddy:
Oga chill! Let them play small nw! All visa nd no gist make us dry

thread derailed.

It was so sad because I had requested the gala and was already salivating!

Fhemmmy:

I one-thousand percent agree!

Fhemmmy:
I think before leaving Nigeria, people should look at where they could easily get VISA first and once in Canada, you can start worrying about PR...I do agree with you on that other provinces might be a lot easier because they need people so they will do more to accommodate and lure people to their province.