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Agbaletu:
I do know that once you present your visa with flight ticket you can get dollar at CBN rate in the bank. That is what I have been doing any time I want to travel.

Thanks bro

Good morning House, what is the cheapest way to buy dollars in Nigeria? I heard it's possible to get at CBN rate for international students. . How true is this and what's the procedure?

Cc: Mcobex jnyuwa02 Austinpee4 Frankrobbn1 and everyone with valuable information regarding this

luvcarz:
Good evening house, pls I need your advice to understand why I was denied a study permit to Canada and I also need advice on steps to take to ensure that my study permit is approved when I re-apply. Thank you very much for your anticipated responses. I have attached a copy of the document showing d reasons the embassy gave for their refusal. The document is not uploading, basically they gave 3 reasons for the refusal. 1.) not satisfied that you have sufficient and available financial resources without working in Canada, to pay the tuition fees for the course or program of studies that you intend to pursue.
2.) not satisfied you have sufficient and available financial resources without working in Canada to maintain yourself and any family members who are accompanying you during your proposed period of study.
3.) not satisfied that you have sufficient and available financial resources, without working in. Canada, to pay the cost of transporting yourself and any family members who are accompanying you to and from Canada.

Sorry for the delay.

Order for GCMS note to know the real reason for the delay

Look out for Frankrobbn1's post on how to tackle delay caused by finances.

I think it's easy to get a solution to these problems as only the finances are ticked.

You can also share your profile so the house can now how best to advise you

Start planning to make part payment of your tuition in next application. Also, Your living cost for a year with a sum that is enough to cover your travel cost should be paid into your domiciliary or personal account.

Best wishes

yamen21:
@weirdpc I'm still expecting a reply from you. I sent you a mail. Please I'll appreciate your response

Alright bro. I will.

Saviouro:
thanks for your reply , the sponsor is my uncle, he used his company acct of 10m as proof of funds, he didn't make transfer and I didn't pay tution, my course is for one year.

For starters,

Order your GCMS note

look for a new sponsor that will not be using company's account. you can then use your uncle's company account as co-sponsor.

try to make part payment in the tuition

10 mil sounds small considering your living cost is like 3M. tuition is like 4.5mil. your uncle will need to take care of his business and other dependent.

when you get you gcms note, it will help understand why you were denied.

best wishes

Saviouro:
Good day guys, I was delayed last week, on my refusal letter only my finances were ticked as reason of refusal, my question is should I tackle my finance and sponsorship issue and refire since it was the only reason for denial or should I order my gcsm file to know if there maybe other reasons for denial before I reapply? Thanks.

Sorry for the delay.

Many questions to be answered. so just share your full profile.

What's your sponsor relationship?
What did you use as proof of funds?
Did the person make a transfer to you?
Did you pay your tuition?

You need to share your full profile so that the house can know how best to advice you.

Also, apply for your GCMS note.

Best wishes

cuteesthy:
please help me ooo, I have a GPA of 3.04/5 in microbiology I intend to go for masters but that seems impossible since most school accept 2.1
I now want to go for PGD in any course related to my field, what are my chances of getting a job there after graduation and can I still apply for my masters , please can any one suggest any uni or school for the PGD program cos now am really confused, my sponsor is willing to sponsor but it's my result that is not encouraging at all.

what's your CGPA in the last two years of study?

Holabisi:
Good pm all,

I was rejected today based on purose of visit and travel history

I applied online on 15 Jan 2018, an advanced diploma in pharmaceutical quality assurance

I have a bachelor's degree in pharmacy.

I'm planning on reapplying please advice on tackling this

looking foward to your help
thanks all

Order for your GCMS Note. and why are you going for a diploma course?

sogima:
Please i just got admitted to University of Windsor i have accepted my offer but really dont know how to start with my visa application.
Can someone direct me

Congratulations. because it is Windsor, I will offer my guidance. Have you read about the requirements for visa application on page 0? Have you printed your offer letter from eGAS, ?

Emmyblaqie:
Pls, m new 2 dis canadian stuff. Cn sum1 pls list d requirements/documents to av wen applying 4 an undergraduate degree. I rilli nid an ansa. Nd pls wots SOP?? Tnx

Hello,

You have to research on the necessary requirements /documents yourself. This can be done by using Google to check the admission requirements of the school you want to apply to.

SOP is statement of purpose.

abdullahi45:
I am in SA on study permit, please advise me accordingly.

Thanks

You can apply from SA.

You don't need the original copy of your waec. You only need a photocopy of all documents. They only collect original of statement of account in the embassy


Your maternal uncle can sponsor as long as you can show proof of why he wants to spend so much on you and he still has enough for his upkeep and dependents

Best wishes

abdullahi45:
Hello Gurus in the house, i need to make some enquiries. Endeavor to respond please.

1. How can i keep a good home ties in Nigeria as i will be applying for my canada study visa from South Africa as i am going there for my Hons/MSc?
What do you advice please? I hope no problem applying from South Africa as a Nigerian. please advice?

2. My sponsor is my maternal uncle and we didn't share the same surname, can he sponsor me?
What can we do to make him qualify to sponsor me?

3. Also do i need my original waec certificate for my Canada study visa application?

Anyone with relevant information about applying for Canada study visa outside one's country.

Thanks so much for time.

For the first part, what kind of visa are you on, in South Africa, ... if it's a visit visa, it's not advisable to apply for a study permit from there as your status in SA will be questioned.

Laurel10:
Good day everyone, I'm currently trying to apply for an admission to do my master's in Canada through an agency. Currently, I heard Nigerians have been banned from entering Canada because of the illegal immigrants that crossed into Canada from U.S recently.

My question is, do you guys thinks I'd be able to secure a students visa if the admission pulls through. I don't want to waste my time and money only to end up disappointed. Even the agency told me that Canada isn't a good option for now.

Please I need your suggestions and advice ASAP, I have to start with fall semester, all things being equal.

Thanks

Hello Laurel10,

Why are you using an agent for your admission application? It's something you can do yourself. If you're willing to go through the stress, you can get admitted without using an agent

There is no ban placed on all Nigerians. People from Nigeria are still getting their study permit every day. If you go through this thread a bit, you will definitely see recent testimonies.

The chances of getting a study permit is 50 50. Doing everything right and submitting every necessary documentations will definitely increase your chances. You can also get your study permit without using an agent. using an agent may even be detrimental to you as most of them are guilty of misrepresentation which gets people banned.

Best wishes.

yamen21:
Please one quick question.

Is 6pages too much for SOP/LOE?
12font size, 1.5spacing

In my own opinion, I think it's too long... most visa officer will not have time to read a 6 pages explanation considering the number of applications they process everytime.

Mysine:
My days I feel so stupid right now, I don’t think I made a photocopy and I just submitted it..
Do I go bk to the hospital or what?
I’m so confused

What clinic did you use? if it's Children practice, simply call them and beg for a reprint to be sent to your mail. If you don't want to beg, just go to the clinic, you might be charged a token for refiling or whatever they call it.

Papa111:
hello house, please I need advice on how to tackle this issue. thanks everyone

share your profile here and also order your GCMS note.

Akfakorede:
Thank God.
TRV approved, My app take 3weeks. Although i applied from Malaysia to avoid the Nigerian Wahala.
Special thanks to @WEIRDPC @justwise @Jnyuwa02 @bbclue. There contributions helped me.

Congratulations

Taymiia7:
@WEIRDPC, Thank you. Pls will the applicant be notified or the person has to go to their VFS office to confirm?

You will be notified by mail. You can also track it using the tracking ID you got during the process of filing your application.

Taymiia7:
Hello FaM, please how many weeks does it take for an applicant to get his/her passport back after the visa was refused?

5 to 7 working days

Nollywoodlove:
Hello everyone.

I've been a silent follower for quite a while, but decided to comment today. I really need your help. So I just finished from a Nigerian uni with a third class, which was honestly due to combination of several issues, most of which were somewhat beyond my control. I know this makes it almost totally impossible to get a canadian masters admission, and it is very hard to get TRV for PGD admission. So here's what I have on my mind, and I'd like to know if it makes sense. I want to get admission for a PGD here in Nigeria. I'll strive to get outstanding grades. Please, can this compensate for my poor undergraduate grade, and make me qualified for masters admission in Canada? If not, what are the other options that I have? Please help!!! jnyuwa02 Maziude Austinpee4 canadiannurse and other gurus.

Getting TRV for PGD is hard but not impossible. with a well packaged application, you will scale through. .

Also, you can carry out more research on Admission requirements for masters programme in some universities. To the best of my knowledge, I know some schools
a) check the last two years cgpa. How was your grade in the last two years?

b) Some schools require you to write GRE if your academic standing can not be determined from your undergraduate grades.


Best regards

hiscules:
Good evening guys, has anyone submitted application for TRV recently?, please is there anywhere in the application where you are instructed to provide your address history for the last 10years?

Someone please respond

I do not know about anything like that.The only similar thing to what you have asked is providing details of your activities in the past 10 years. from schooling to working ...

Best wishes

Adeolaissacutie:
Please how can I get admission into any Canadian university as an secondary school graduate... Is it expensive?...

By checking the requirements of each schools and applying the school that suits you. and yes it is expensive

Bostem:
Hello WEIRDPC,
My guardian is not my sponsor just using her SOA to get the Visa done with. There is no chance of getting a family as well

Since your sponsor is not a family member, you will have to establish why the person is spending so much on you to further your education in canada and not your home country. People on this thread have gotten approval with a sponsor that is not family. Using a family makes it easier to show the availability of funds. If you take your time to go through this thread, you should see someone with a sponsor that is not family. I suggest you speak with the person on the steps he or she took.

Best wishes

Bostem:
Please, can one use an international SOA(USA) of a family/relative to apply for Canadian study visa? help a confused fellow

Yes you can.

Cherryola:
@gbemiigbal my friend in canada his helping me to do it but along the line doing it this is what he told me (I'm seeing defierent thing now, I think it's only by only who , either a Canada in citizen or have a permanent resident . I'm just a student now , I can.) So what is he going to do from there

Someone with a study permit can request for it. so, your friend can make the request. you will have to fill imm 5744 form- access to information request. fill and send to him.

Best wishes

Bostem:
Please, I got admission in canada and to resume by May but i'm yet to submit my visa application because the SOA I want to use is a guardians own with 8m closing bal and then support with my dad's land papers to show a form of support and consent. My tuition for a year is approx. 4000CAD. Please can I continue with the application or Should I get a new SOA to make it stronger? Help a confused fellow

Why does your guardian want to sponsor you,? how many dependent does your guardian have? the source of his income, is there continuity? Do you have a better chance of getting someone who is family or close relative? just so you know, your tuition per year would be approximately 1.2mil per year. your living cost would be approximately 3mil per year.


Best wishes

Anike22:
Passport Request after the third application.
My God, My God!

Congratulations

Lemia:
Hello dearest Nairalanders, I need help with some things.

I have three major issues that I need your opinions on.

1. For the Visa Application, I'm planning to use my dad as my sponsor. The problem now is that he retired September last year so he's not earning much. Just pension. His statement of account has a balance of about 3M don't know if that would be sufficient alongside my funding which I was told would cover my tuition and living expenses.

2. As a young male of 24 years who happens to be the first child and considering I'm still even carrying out my NYSC and I have no personal assets how best do you suggest I go about proving home ties to the visa officer and convince them I would return to Nigeria.

3. What is the total estimated cost for international passport, visa application and medicals?

I need as many opinions as possible. If you have any suggestions, please share!!!

Thank you so so much for your much anticipated quick response. God bless you all!!!

The money is sufficient if you're sure the funding totally covers your tuition and living cost. How many dependent does your dad have?

you don't need to have a personal asset. Your dad's asset would be enough to proof home ties. Just get all the necessary documents. Land, building, investment et al. Your parent and sibling will also proof home tie, 24 is no longer young, in my own opinion, lol.

Visa application 56k. medical varies depending on where you're doing it. cheapest I think is 28k. passport is 30k. it varies too.
Note that you will spend money in getting your documents too. from passport photograph to printing docs.

Ediku126:
Guys I need your opinion on this.

Studied science laboratory technology majored in physiology/pharmacology option

If I choose master of pharmacology as my study program , will I be questioned about my career choice?

I am certain where you majored does not appear on your transcript or degree certificate but I am sure you must have done courses in pharmacology. Therefore, the onus is on you to prove to the visa officer how your chosen field relates with the previous study. If you do a good job at this, you will not be questioned.

thesoj:
Hello World!

Longest time brother

keduduka1234:
Hello
First of all I'd advise to ask if you can apply foe your visa within the US. You could contact the Canadian embassy in the US to clarify this.
If you can, just do it in the US.... You may have to move your return date tho, but my guess is that the processing time should be faster in the US. And if possible, you could move to Canada from the US
Hope this helps....

Hello Lovelywings,

If you're on a visiting visa in the US, do not apply for your visa from the US. But if you're a PR or On study permit, you can apply from the US.


I say this because applying with a visit visa will raise question like "status in the country of application "

Best wishes

keduduka1234:
Hello people.
You all are doing a good jobn on this thread!!! Una welldone oo
Biko I need your advice on a situation, my apologies if this issue has been addressed in a previous thread.

I got accepted into a graduate program in Canda and I have applied for my student visa online. My mistake was that I applied for the visa late. I did my biometric last month and I'm still waiting for CIC's reply.
My dilema is that the deadline for me to report to my school is the end of January (next week to be precise).

I don't know if I could ask the school to communicate with CIC on my behalf, or if another option is available.

Please I would appreciate your advice.
Thank you

There is nothing the school can do to influence the decision or speed of processing your visa.

The only option you have, if you think you can not make the resumption deadline is to defer to a later term, if your school allows that.