Zannix:
Greetings guys...pls I applied for my Gcms notes on Jan12...I've not received it yet. It's over 20days. Pls is there anything else I can do?

GCMS Notes can take up to 30days. Wait a little bit more.

kensmoney:
Good morning everyone,
Please what is the process of applying for attestation letter (how can someone get attestation letter) I needed to submit my application this week.

Pls it's urgent

Good morning,

You can only get attestation letter if the province you want to study already developed a process to get it. As of now, only Quebec province already has its process done. The deadline for provinces to develop a process to get attestation letter is March 31st, 2024. Do your research and keep your eyes on the province you want to study.

Toniamelody:
Hello everyone,

Please house I need your advice. I am yet to receive an update from IRCC concerning my study visa. The final date to complete my tuition is next week Tuesday. Currently, I don't have the money now. Is it safe if I use part of my proof of funds to pay up? My concern is that I have not gotten a decision from IRCC and I don't know if it is safe for me to do that.
Someone should please advise on this.

In my opinion, if you don't pay up your tuition fee, you admission may be revoked. If your admission is revoked, and your study visa later approved, you may need to reapply to the school again if allowed. If not allowed by the school, you will have to forfeit your study permit as you can't use a study visa approval linked to one school to attend the other. In this case, you will have to submit another study permit application.

In other way, if you pay up, and your study permit is refused for example, you can defer your intake to next intake and reapply. If you decide you don't want to reapply, you can request for a refund of your tuition paid by showing your school your refusal letter. Although every school with their conditions, some school may fully refund you, while some school will remove an amount and refund you the balance depends on your school refund policy. You may check your school refund policy for more

My Opinion

Pay up your fees and have faith. Either good or bad, you can still use your paid tuition receipt to reapply. However, have faith and pray, it will surely end in praise.

Eldahray:


Is there a particular email to send to if yes , I will appreciate if I you can help me with it . also when submitting webform the biometrics is Lagos , do you mean I will pick nairobi. Please kindly explain to me better I’m a novice with web form. Thank you I really appreciate

Yes, select Nairobi. Most applications from Nigeria are processed in Nairobi

Eldahray:
Please house , I really need your help because I’m confused now . I apply for my student permit in November 23 2023 . Till now I’ve not gotten anything yet and I’m confused Mayb I should mail ircc . And also can anyone help me on how to go about sending the email.

Send email and webform to Nairobi. I have seen approvals of November 23rd, you own may be around the corner.

Email Template


Dear Visa Officer,

Just tell them that your application has surpassed the normal processing time as outlined on IRCC website without any update. Respectfully tell them that their prompt response will be highly appreciated. Kindly add URGENT to your subject line of the email.

Sincerely,

Full Name:
Application Number:
UCI:

Email Address
nrobi-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca
nairobi@international.gc.ca
nrobi-immigration@international.gc.ca

Webform Link
https://secure.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/case-cas-eng.aspx?mission=Nairobi

AskGod07:
Thanks vikkyexman. I really appreciate your insightful, well my wife has sufficient funds in her account with documentary evidence for the source of the funds.

I applied separately and gotten my visa 4 months after before I submitted their application.

Are you saying I need to show proof of funds up to 30Cad? Does it matter to be Canada bank account statement? Or if I have funds in my Nigeria bank account?

I’m thinking I should apply visitor visa for them

Okay, if you have shown enough funds and with enough evidence, then your LOE would have be the problem maybe. If you are planning to reapply either it's visitor or same visa, then I will say explain the funds and it's sources in tabular form. The Funds, The Source and The Amount in CAD. Then reference your proof of each sources in another space in the table. So when the VO look at it, they will go straight to the proof you shown through that reference for each funds. With that they will understand better.

Kindly note that, the visa officer that reviewed your own application may not be the one that will review theirs since it was submitted separately. So if you are planning to reapply, kindly ensure you explain well in your LOE as every applications are treated on its own merit. In addition, kindly note that visitor's visa holder can't work in Canada unless you are able to covert it to closed work permit in Canada with eligible LMIA employer which may not come so fast as expected.

AskGod07:
Pls any insight to this refusal letter for my wife SOWP & Study permit for the kids.

Note: I’m still in Nigeria when I submitted SOWP and study permit for them with my wife bank statement that has a sufficient fund to cover their stay in Canada.

Now I’m thinking maybe I should apply for visitor visa for them instead of SOWP and study permit

Please I need your contribution

First thing first, you need to review the funds submitted for your wife. Is it sufficient? What sufficient to you may not sufficient to the VO. Most of the time, if you submitted sufficient funds and you been denied based on insufficient funds is mostly you didn't submit enough evidence as per the source/s of the funds. You need to show how your wife accumulated her savings. If she's a business owner, show previous receipts of job/contract done and the business bank statement with her personal bank statement. If she's an employee of a company, she will need to show employment letter and payslip. Another thing is that of you need to show CAD30k for example, ensure you add minimum of CAD5k in case of exchange rate fluctuations.

As for your kids, that reason is associated with the purpose of their study. I think that has to do with your SOP or not inline with their previous studies. Ensure you explain in such a way that a kindergarten boy will find it quite easy to understand. You may also order their GCMS Notes to see the real reason behind the refusals.

Chapecoense:
We plan to raise proof of funds from sale of property and some loans, my brother is the applicant and my dad is the initial sponsor. Please Gurus in the house please is it better to leave funds in sponsor's account or move it to applicant's account?
CC
Zubizareta, all.
TIA 🙏

Please move it and back it up with necessary documents of all sources of the funds. That will increase you chances of approval

Xpemech:
hello, i got admission for september 2024, and i intend to use a sponsor to apply, please can you help me with the requirements or things i need to confirm from my sponsor ' please
my email is emechpx@gmail.com

You don't need much.
1. Letter from the company or the person stating why they want to sponsor you.

2. The company's/person's Bank Statement

3. Enough evidence pertaining to the source of funds of the company or the person.

4. Ensure you explain those documents in details in SOP/LOE

5. All other documents about you like your CV and your Academic Records. Make sure you also submit your personal bank statement and have some money in your account.

6. If you are employed, ensure you include your employment letter and your pay slip.

7. If they are sending the money to your account, ensure you do gift deed to back it up.

8. Ensure you have strong home ties and explain it in LOE

Lijay92:
Hello everyone, my Visa just got denied due to finances for the second time. Dad is my sponsor with his business company account, opening balance of 15m and closing balance of 40m for 4 months. I've paid 1st semester school fees. Don't know what to do again. Please what is that thing that I should request for to know the actual reason for denial?

You can request for your GCMS note to know the actual reason. But to my understanding, having denied your application wasn't because you don't have money, it may probably because you didn't show proofs of the source of the money. Secondly, you didn't explain the source in your LOE/SOP. Here is my advice, firstly, let you dad send the money to your account and you do a gift deed to back it up. Secondly, let your dad show proofs of the source of the funds like job/contract letter from clients or previous receipts of contracts done. If your dad pay tax, include tax payment receipt. Mostly importantly, explain those documents in your SOP/LOE.

In my case, I was rejected for financial reason, although I'm a self sponsored. I reapply again and include those documents mentioned above to show the source of funds in my personal account without applying for GCMS note and I was approved in my second application. Although, I later applied for GCMS note after I had submitted my application, that was exactly the concern of the officer. He said limited evidence pertaining to the source funds, and that he wasn't convinced that the money is sufficient and that the money was only for show purpose to be able to meet the financial requirement.

So, don't relent. Get strong documents to back up the source of your dad's income. It will end in praise.

TunnyOgunnowo:
Hello guys I just got my Original Passport Request letter.

I want to ask how can I send my passport and what are the documents I'll send along with the passport?

Print out the PPR letter, your biometric sticker sheet and your consent form. These documents was returned to you after your biometric.

Charliechyke92:
Please I need advise

There was a delay in my student permit so I deferred my admission to September 2024.

Glory to God now my VISA is out but it’s expiring in December 2024

Please I need advise on my next line of action. When should I travel ? Would the Visa be extended ?

Send your new acceptance letter through webform to ircc, then apply for study permit extension after you enter Canada.

ugnoble:
Please, what does this means in the rejection letter received?

Maybe your document is over compressed and the VO was unable to read your SOP and/or other documents to verify your purpose of coming to Canada. It means your documents probably not legible enough to read.

sherryju:

How long does it take ircc to request for your medical exam

My medical wasn't requested. I did upfront medical and I submitted the slip with my application.

TonnieA:


Or is there anything else that we should have done apart from uploading the one page sheet that was given to us to upload(for upfront medicals) while submitting the visa application?

Nothing. Just wait. It took almost two months for my upfront medical to be updated. Right now processing time is 9 weeks, so wait till the end of 9 weeks then send email and webform to follow up with them. If there's anyone his/her own application is more than 9 weeks, kindly send email and webform now to nairobi@international.gc.ca, nrobi-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca or/and nrobi-immigration@international.gc.ca. Ensure you include your application and UCI number in the mail. Another way is to send webformwebform using this link https://secure.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/case-cas-eng.aspx?mission=Nairobi

augustine128:
The school is no longer accepting applications from Nigeria

In that case, you need to reapply for new study permit with the new school offer letter.

augustine128:
I was told when you get to the point of entry in Montreal canada, you may have to put in another application for study permit due to the change in DLI. How true is this plz?

I'm asking because I have a study visa already. Before my visa came out, the school had already cancelled my program and they said there is no option for deferment.

I think you should reapply to same school and same program to avoid reapplying for new study permit, you will only need to send the new offer letter to IRCC via webform. If you want to change your school, you will have to apply for new study permit with the new offer letter from the school because tuition can't be the same.

Necksonnel:



I’ve read some of your reviews on moving to Canada as a student. What did you study ? Are you in healthcare sector or tech. I just just got admission into pharmacy technician in Lambton sarnia campus. Do you think it’s a good course in Canada base on your experience. I’ve made research but you know internet is different from real life experience.


I’m not sure if this PPL thing affect lambton college sarnia too because PGWP is very important. If anyone has idea about that too just to be sure before proceed with my application. Thanks

If your school is Private-Public Model Institution, it will affect. Check if your school is public or private on google then confirm the school DLI number and PGWP eligibility of the school on IRCC website. Or you contact your school for clarification.

Necksonnel:
How do I pay my school fees from Nigeria? I heard form A not working and even if it’s works, extremely slow I heard. What options do I have ?

Go to your school website to check available payment options of the school first. You can only pay through the school approved methods.

bobodudu100:
Hey Guys . I was looking to apply for PhD and also apply for PR so that once the PR is out hopefully one won’t have to pay high international fees. Please what are your thoughts on this . Thanks

PR? Have you submitted your profile to express entry pool? Have you received ITA? If yes, then you can apply for your PR and apply for your PhD when you get to Canada. If no, it's not possible to apply for PR. You can only submit your profile to express entry pool and wait till you receive ITA (invitation to apply)

My input is that everyone should not have such high expectations going to Canada, you may be disappointed. Canada is not heaven and every country with her own challenges. Which is why you should have cogent reason and motive behind your going to Canada and not making money. Know that at the beginning, it will be very hard, but pays at the end for those who can stand and rugged it.

Victorious1000:
pls my spouse just got admitted to Centennial college and we plan traveling together, what's your advice regarding visa application should we do it together or separately? Thanks

The new rule will apply to your application, no work permit for you if your spouse is going for undergraduate program, diploma or certificate program except if your spouse is a master or PhD student. Currently, as said by Mac Miller, processing of study permit will be paused till March 31st to enable provinces to build a process for issuance of attestation letter. Note that this letter must be included in study permit application. So, no study permit application for now till march 31st

AtoningBlood:
I sent an email to my school to clarify my position for more clarification regarding the updates about PGWP and SOWP. I was admitted for a PGD in May, 2024.

If your school is public college/university, you don't have issue with PGWP eligibility. Those institutions affected are private institutions which are not PGWP eligible but was licensed to offer public Institutions curriculum. It refers to as Public-Private Model Institutions. Example of public colleges/Universities are UBC, UoT, Centennial College, Seneca College, Humber College etc. Example of Private-Public Colleges/Universities are University Canada West, CCTB, Alpha College etc. Just research your school on Google to confirm. Thanks

Iyke6505:
Seriously this people are playing with people's emotions, they just refused my wife's application reasons been that The purpose of her visit is not consistent with a temporary stay given the details we provided in our application - I guess this has to do with the course my wife is coming to study. maybe they didn't see career progression which is not true because, she graduated in 2021 (BSC Agric science) after which she formally decided to venture into business.

Less than one year after her graduation, we officially registered our two companies in 2022 even though the business has been existing unregistered while she was in school. since then she has been managing the company. So going for a PGD course in global business management is needed to help her gain the relevant skills needed to further enhance the growth of the company since her first degree wasn't business related.

So what did they mean that the purpose of her visit is not consistent?

Why will they assume she will not come back after studies when we have both family and economic home ties - our 3 kids are here, our businesses are here and were well declared, official valuation reports of our factory, landed properties and survey plans, cars and also every other of our relatives and relations are all here in Nigeria.

Seriously I have been thinking of this refusal since yesterday night I am not understanding it, and they didn't say anything about insufficient funds ooh.

Sorry for your wife refusal. I can understand, I've experienced same before. However, don't relent, just reapply with stronger proof.

I think the VO question your wife years in business being less than 3 years. Did you explain in your SOP that your wife has been in the business for some years back and show proof to back it up? In my own case, although I started my business in 2012 and registered it in 2016 which I explained in SOP and showed my Facebook page creation date that shows 2012 to convince the VO. In my opinion, if there's proof you can show to back up your claim that your wife has been operating her business for the years you claimed, it may convince the VO. Sorry for the refusal bro.

[quote author=evans

People should not misunderstand the statement of the minister about PGWP eligibility for colleges. He said,

"Starting September 1, 2024, international students who begin a study program that is part of a curriculum licensing arrangement will no longer be eligible for a post­graduation work permit upon graduation. Under curriculum licensing agreements, students physically attend a private college that has been licensed to deliver the curriculum of an associated public college. These programs have seen significant growth in attracting international students in recent years, though they have less oversight than public colleges and they act as a loophole with regards to post-graduation work permit eligibility"

That is, there are some private colleges licenced as an affiliate of a public colleges to deliver public colleges programs. For example, you applied to UBC, and the program was delivered in their licenced affiliate private colleges initially which are not PGWP eligible colleges, you will not be eligible for PGWP. So ensure you choose your school wisely and know how your program will be delivered.

Thank you

seunpinky:
Hi guys, a friend submitted her study permit application in November and included an upfront medical result. He just got a message from IRCC requesting medicals. Does he need another medical since the initial medical was carried out in October last year and should still be valid?

Your friend should resubmit the completed slip of the medical exam via webform.

af0nja2000:
Yea thank u very much, just booked my appointment for Tuesday. Would go in person. Did u submit with courier? And what d cost like.

Yes, I sent it through DHL and only cost 2500 naira. Although, I resides in Lagos.

af0nja2000:
Yes to all my questions? Thank u anyways

It's yes. If your passport was requested, it means you have been approved. You will receive approval letter in your gckey account. You will submit your passport to where you did your biometric for stamping either in person or by any courier company. However, if you choose to submit yourself, you will have to book an appointment online. I just sent mine yesterday too to same Lagos. Is it detailed enough now?

af0nja2000:
Pls does passport request means I have been granted visa? Also since I did biometrics in Lagos am too submit there too?

Yes bro.

Ndubisi12:
please do they later request for your medical,if so how many days do it take ircc to request for it

No, they didn't request for medical again since it already done.

Lance008:

Do you use micro finance bank
I want to set up my POf

Don't make that attempt to use microfinance bank for POF, VO do not recognize MFB as POF. Bank Statement from MFB is not verifiable. It's automatic refusal.