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CanadaPR:
I have a lot to say and share but I'll save it for another day.

Prayer does wonders and I'm a living proof.

I agree people should package their application very well but saying prayer doesn't give visas is something I'll just shake my head about.

Adunola20:
This is a very interesting piece you wrote. Its very important to prepare a great application, rather than submit a poorly packaged application and expect a miracle.

But I like to draw your attention to a few things.

Religious beliefs are very subjective and personal, hence I will be careful in making a general conclusion about another person's experience.

You gave an example of how a man and his wife with a 'perfect situation' and your position on that is how can that be God?

Some people will ascribe that victory to God due to many reasons, for example:
1. It took God's grace, provision, favour and direction to acquire all those positions and wealth that gave them that 'perfect situation'.

2. There is a saying that you cannot judge a book by it's cover. The perfect situation you see may have many flaws that are unknown to you.

3. God is not only involved in the end product, if you choose to involve him in the process as well. Probably they involved him in the process and they saw how He helped them make good decisions about their Canadian visa application.

Wrong decisions lead to refusals. We need wisdom. God can give that through prayer.

You said the Americans make inventions and afterwards they say God bless America. I don't know your experience, it possible you have seen people who only involve God at the end or probably not involve Him at all. There are atheists who are inventing and building great things. But there are people, including Americans, who involve God in the process of the things they do or invent. Some will say God gave them the insight to do what they did.

My point is this: if someone choose to ascribe glory to God for a successful application. If you have doubt, ask him/her: What is your story? Why do you think God did it for you?

There are people who would not ascribe their success to God. It's a personal choice and we are all entitled to that.

Don't make a conclusion on another man's experience. Or belittle a person's stance because you did not have that experience.

We are all entitled to ascribe our success to whoever we choose. If you believe God did it for you, say it with confidence.

It will end in praise!

Engager69:
Sorry about your refusal..,

Why do I feel like I know this particular VO..

I applied for my study permit sometime in September. Biometrics request and background check followed immediately.
I got Medical request in less than a week.
I should also mention that I got admission into two top schools (masters program) within record time.
I didn’t rely on how good my applications might look, but I held on to faith in God, that my case will be different.
When I applied for my study permit, I prayed that my application will not exceed 1month by Gods grace, not knowing it would take far less than a month.
Also for my admissions, I specified the week I would receive admission from the two schools. Lo and behold, the admissions came one day apart in that specific week. Nothing is impossible with God! This story is just tip of the iceberg of how powerfully I have experienced God.
All things are possible for anyone who has faith in God. Let’s always rely on God, I promise, people would think you are doing jazz...lol
Please I’m not saying don’t do the hard work oh, but don’t put your faith in your hard work. So many “perfect” applications have been rejected.
My final advice - don’t just pray, be specific in your prayers, it shows your level of faith before God.
Peace!

Matildabenn1:
Good evening house please I would be needing your help in criticisms and all help I can get please I would really appreciate it on how to tackle my refusal letter...
I finished high school 2015 and since then I haven’t attended a university but 2019 I made up my mind to go to the university so I tried applying to USA but was denied. 2020 I then applied to study in Canada but I choose a diploma in business administration and my gcms notes came out today and here’s the outcome I was denied due to the following reasons

skull4eva:
Thank you vibrant 99. Actually I Had already deferred to winter 2021 before the comments started coming in. My principle is while awaiting another opportunity dont throw away the one at hand. Mcgill is a good school and highly competitive. I have started mailing new supervisors but pending their responses i wish to know whether if i proceed to submit a new SOA of 8m after i have paid 10k cad tuition i will overcome the VO concerns on finance? Things would get better am certain. Just answer me in all honesty. If i wont stand a chance of approval with that let me know

Osemigho:
Most schools for PhD is less than 8k? I beg to differ. Most Canadian school that charge 8k for yearly PhD tuition will likely charge same amount for a masters research in the same program or school. If I am wrong, please provide evidence.

Lots and lots of advantage with PhD? What are the advantages for the student and not the school? How does these pros outweigh the opportunity cost?

Akannitommy:
@vibrant99

Your argument is valid but I pitch tent with @fratermathy on this. The moniker has a chance at getting funded if he alters his strategy a bit and avoids desperation. If he can overcome these two, he would be able to get full benefit of his profile.

My point is MCGills ranks in the top 3 in Canada consistently and that will remain same for decades to come. It also maintains a global ranking in the top 50 and will continue to pull it weight for years to come. Hence, for an applicant to get in at all speaks to their competitive profile. Therefore, the problem I see hear is that the department took more qualified applicants in this cohort who have been offered all available funding. However, if the candidate enrolls there is a good chance he/she will get funding in subsequent semester or years but that is if he gets the visa. So the first obstacle is to get that and one good way to do this with little stress is to apply to programs that has better fit to his profile and maybe rank slightly lower than MCGills and therefore less competitive. I argue that if he had applied to multiple programs with the same profile that got him/her an unfunded offer at MCGills, the chances of getting a full or partial funding in other programs elsewhere is very HIGH.

Delay is not to deny! I suggest the moniker defer until fall 2021 or even risk forfeiting the current offer and repackage his application to 3 to 4 other programs. If he is so keen on MCGills, he can inform the supervisor and the admission committee that he would be applying to external scholarships and other programs with a view to get funding. A PhD offer is not a gift but an acknowledgement of your preparation and potentials, so get the best offer possible for your skills. If he/she calms down and present a funded offer in 6-months time then apply without family, I am 99.99% sure the SP will be granted.

NB: The value PhD full funding averages about N30m equivalent. Who doesn't want free money? I would wait one more year to improve my chances of such an opportunity. My two cents though. I know people who got multiple funded PhD offers and found it difficult to decide on which one to pick. It was no longer the program with the best funding but then other sentimental factors came in too. In fact in one of those case, 2 schools (NYU and MIT in the US) offered the candidate 50% each of cost of flight ticket to come visit the campus, meet with students and professors to enable her make a firm decision. Not tales by moonlight oh! I was involved in the whole story. So think calmly and optimize your value.

Cheers!

Anon123:
@justwise. My moniker was banned for a whole day. Am sure I didnt default in the rules. Am sure its that stuff you notified the house about.

fratermathy:
On the average, McGill charges around C$18,000 per year for PhD for international students. However, I agree that most schools keep PhD tuition low.

The issue is not even about tuition or paying for it. If you're applying for a study permit as a PhD student without funding, the VO will ask MANY QUESTIONS and that alone can influence a negative decision. This is without prejudice to those who have TETFund or some other external scholarships or funding. However, in general, VOs prefer internal funding or Canadian based funds for PhD applicants.

skull4eva:
But you didnt say i stand a chance with my next application paying tuition showing a balance of 8m and using family as hometies

fratermathy:
I agree. A PhD is a job and no one should start it in Canada without FULL FUNDING! It is abnormal to pay for a PhD in North America.

Rubbie21:
Hi there,
Sorry about the refusal but can I say that you shouldn't be in a hurry to submit another application. [b]PhD is funds consuming [/b]and I wouldn't suggest you use all your personal funds for this purpose, at least get a partial funding. Getting a co sponsor as well in this case may not settle the VO's concerns on a financial stability because you still have your family here to cater for, how do you resolve that? In my opinion, try and get a funding however small as it will go a long way with your application.

skull4eva:
@fatermathy, vibrant 99 et, al

Please as regards my issue am still looking for phd funding but as a plan B i will like to ask that if my sponsor pays my tuition fee of 10kcad ahead before the winter and i attach the receipt of payment with new application and also raise my account balance from 4million to 8million curtesy of parents good deed gifts of additional 4m to support studies parents pay slips for 6months promotion letters and assets as well as sponsors bank statement pay slips and employment letter. A good LOE showing the changes as well as using my wife and son as home ties will the application stand a chance then?

oma22:
I ordered for my GCMS notes, it came about 2 weeks ago and my visa has been approved, since April actually. I wonder what’s keeping the passport request.

sleekcheek:
I just got my gcms notes (applied on the 25th of August. To be honest I expected this result while still hoping for the best. I have already deferred my admission to winter 2021 and I intend to repackage my application and reapply.

My question is there is a part where the wrote *do not finalize until biometrics is completed or a new letter is sent when VACs reopen* What letter are they referring to? Does this mean I still have hope of saving this application or should I just wait till they finalize and reapply again?

Thank you all for your anticipated assistance

Nastan:
My good people of Nairaland, Calvary greetings to you all!

I have come again for your worthy advise as usual.

I am going for a 2yrs baccalaureate Diploma, commencing in Winter term, and I'm planning to submit my application for Study Permit anytime next month. But my worries are:

1. Whether 8m is adequate for proof fund

2. The said amount came into my accounts on 26th Aug (3m) and 2 Sept (5m), in two savings accounts I maintain in different banks. By the time I will submit my SP application, the funds would be barely a month and 2weeks in my account.

Please will it have negative implication on my application?

Note: My school didn't demand for any tuition deposit but I intend paying my first semester fees of about 2.2m (CAD7,660) and attach same to my Student Permit Application.

I will appreciate advise/suggestions on the above.

Thanks

Rock247:
Hello Everyone,
I just got the dreaded refusal mail

Please does anyone know a reliable source to get GCMS notes through?, because I don't have some one over at Canada to represent.

NwanyiOkpa:
Mehn, I tire o

haymekus:
Hello guys, I just graduated from university last year and I haven’t done my NYSC due to covid, I will like to do my pgd/MSc at a university in Canada(or Australia). What will I need for this. thanks

Kiingdomjw:
Hello my respect to everyone. I just joined this group today, my name is Kingdom, I'm 22 years old. I work as a computer graphic designer in a printing press. I applied for Undergrad Computer Information Systems in a College.

Please I need some clarifications regarding my study permit even though I've already submitted my second application since July 3rd.

I was denied in April for only one reason "based on personal assets and financial status"
Then I used a sponsor that had 10m naira in his account, but now changed to a sponsor that has 37m, affidavit of support, sponsorship letter, statement of purpose, letter of explanation, added with my own account statement (with ballance of 119k) with my registered business name and my inherited landed property documents.

Please I want to know
Will the change of sponsor have any effect on my new application

Miide2:
hey guys i got my gcms notes back today
can someone please tell me what this means
@frank @anon123 @vibrant99

Mobi22:
This guyyy ehh

So does he have to wait to an official refusal letter before he can reapply boss?

Legacyedition:
Hi everyone. Thanks for your help always



After paying my first semester tuition fee of $6k, I have only about 5m left. I wanted to use my dad to cover up as the co-sponsor, but the man gave me account with 6 months total credit of 13m and closing balance of 6M. Will this be enough?.....


Secondly, his proof of source of fund,

He has 3 registered companies.

But the major 1 which I knew and grew up with, he isn't the one that registered it and he had been using it since 1990s. It was a surprise to me when I couldn't find his name on the company particulars. I didn't collect the particulars,


I have the CAC and tax clearance certificate.

Won't this be like a lie if I used this?. Also I can't say he's employed into the company cos he doesn't have a boss, even the current company office, he built it.


Or I should just collect the second CAC certificate without tax clearance as proof of source of fund.?. Thanks.

Iphiegrace:
It has not been refused officially. It just took too long without update so I ordered the notes.

Iphiegrace:
I got my GCMS note today and my study permit was refused based on the fact that they cannot see a logical reason spending so much in my education when my career / educational background are not correlated with the course of study.
Please gurus, I need to know if I can add LOE and some other supporting documents via webform or wait till they refuse it officially.