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Good job so far. As rightly said, your funding source is a major determinant of the additional documents you need. Looks like your sponsoring yourself, so let me break it down for you.
If you're sponsoring yourself and employed, some additional docs include:
- Employment letter
- Pay slips
- If possible, get a letter of promotional offer to prove that you'd be promoted when you're done and back in Nigeria
- Letter of study leave
- etc

Self-sponsor and self-employed or own a business:
- CAC doc
- Business Bank Account statement
- Some transaction receipts of service offered to clients
- Website if you have one
- Payroll, if you have employees
- etc
- In your SOP, discuss the potential impact of the course on your business.

I applied for my study permit as a self-sponsored and business owner. The main idea is to think of what the visa officer would want to see to clear all doubts about your source of funds.
It is more important to show that your first-year expenses are covered and if this were last year, I would have advised you to forget the second year. However, given the recent happenings and policy modifications, I would agree that you should get a co-sponsor or something to prove that you can cover second-year expenses.
That's all and your SOP must also be very detailed. Leave nothing to chance and follow up with prayers.

PlsHELPaBruvva:
Police character certificate
Tax clearance receipt
Landed documents and gift deed
Picture of my siblings
My siblings birth certificate
My school document
first year tuition fees paid
I have about 24 Million + in my account
Business certificate

This is everything I've got for International business two years course. Please I'd like to know if I am good to go, is there any other thing i need to add to this application before writing my SOP, and explaining the amount.

Splendid news! Congratulations to you and your family!!

Yahwehsdota:
I didn't know God will honor me & my family this way���....... See what the Lord has done, what we prayed & waited for has come to pass, see what the Lord has done �‍♀️�‍♀️�‍♀️.

It's PPR for a family of five ...... ���. Husband (student), spouse open work permit for me, study visa for 2 children and visit visa for my last Child. All glory to God Almighty. It finally ended in praise. Our time line is attached.

Will be back with more details.

I’m not an agent and really, no one really knows how these people operate. However, here is what I think:

I don’t think you should include it. Another way to look at it is to think through all the online profiles and interactions you’ve had. Have you ever declared your MBA publicly online? If not, then consider to declaring it in your application.

Ordinarily, an academic masters, which is want you’re going for, is different from an MBA, but like someone rightly said, it all depends on the VO. You don’t want to leave anything to chance and try to keep it simple. The more complicated your case, the more difficult it is for a VO to understand, the more time it takes and the higher the denial chances.

For the proof of funds @frankielilbaby is correct as far as I know. Most of these guys go on student loans to finance their college education and they know it’s tough. All you have to do is show PoF for the first year tuition and living expenses. No stress.

And sometimes, all these financial reasons for denial are generic and denials are often a result of a plethora of issues. Best bet is to put forward a very strong and properly indexed SOP to address the concerns a lot of people have highlighted here.

Hessian:
I need advice please. I have a first degree in Economics (2006). I have an MBA (2022). I also have 14 years experience in Sales and business development. Now I want to apply to a Canadian university to study for Master in Business Economics. Does it make sense to include my MBA qualification when applying ?

I am very new here please!

Thanks in anticipation of your advice.

Only BSc, GMAT and you should also have 3 - 5years of experience. I didn’t disclose my MSc.

Pristine664:
Congrats boss! More grace.

Please what certificate did you use to apply for MBA at the University of Alberta.

Can someone apply with Bsc (science) only?

I will appreciate your response.

PPR Alert!!

Guys, God has done it for me and my family.
I woke up this morning to a message from IRCC and with shivers down my spine, I paced around with my PC on my hand while I check for the 3 of us. And guess what? My study Visa application has been approved, work permit for my wife and visitor’s visa for my daughter.

First time applicant
Did my application myself
Nairaland helped me! Although I wish I read Nairaland before submitting. I thought I made mistakes.

Documents submitted;

*Admission letter from the University of Alberta (MBA)
*6paged SOP for me and 2paged SOP for my wife
* marriage certificate
*My Child’s birth certificate
*CAC documents (For myself and my wife’s businesses)
*Proof of funds
- 16M balance
- 110M transaction volume
- 2M+ from my wife’s account
extra 2M+ for my wife and daughter’s upkeep when they return to Nigeria
- 3months Proof of salary payment to my employees

*Travel history
- Dubai- Stamped passport page

*Education
Bsc certificate (for myself and my wife)
Nysc discharge certificate (for myself and my wife)
GMAT score (640)

*Home ties
-Land deed of assignment
-Property valuation document of about 52M+ (A house and 2 cars)
-Street named after me with receipt from local government
-Letter from the Landlord Association of my street
-Recent PHCN bill

*other documents
-Police character certificate

*Pictures
-pictures of myself and my wife in Dubai
-wedding pictures
- pictures with family members
-Pictures from my child’s naming ceremony
-Random pictures in our compound

Xclusiveman:
Let me also drop my own details here. I have been a silent reader, but its time to get more involved.

June 4 Applicant - Family of 3 (My wife, daughter, and I)
June 8 - Biometrics done and updated
August 4 - Eligibility review started for the 3 of us (Ghost update)
August 26 - Upfront medicals at Q-Life
Sept 2 - Medicals uploaded (called Q-life to confirm)
Sept 10 - Medicals updated to "passed" (Only mine)
Still waiting for my wife and daughter's medicals to be updated to "passed"

After 100s of web forms and emails, I couldn't meet up with the Sept 15th deadline for resumption, so I've deferred and now waiting for an updated LoA and guess what? it's a cohort-based MBA program at the University of Alberta, so no winter or spring intakes. I had to defer to next fall (September, 2023), but nothing spoil.

I was given several options by the university, such as starting some courses online but it also has its associated risks, especially if our visa decision is delayed or refused (God forbid).

Anyways guys, that's my story. Let's continue to pray and hope. God dey for us.

UPDATED OCTOBER PPR HOPEFULS
Happy new month and Independence, this October we shall receive our golden mail.
ROLL CALL
7COLOURS: Application date June 9th, Eligibility started 22nd July

xxsandyxx: Application date June 15th, Eligibility started August 26

Buks 03: Application date June 15th, Eligibility August 17th

perfectbecky: Application date 16th June, Eligibility/ Medicals not updated

Frankielibaby: Application date June 21st, Eligibility 24th September

Sos123: Application June 23rd, Eligibility 28th September

Olutoyiin: Application date June 24th, Eligibility 24th September

Zacolas: Application June 24th, Eligibility 18th September

Otikmsk: Application June 25th, Eligibility started 26th August

Timex146: Application July 22nd, Eligibility 30th August

Bepositive11: Application date August 31s, Eligibility not yet updated.

Eje18: Application date August 16th., Eligibility not yet started.

Okay4sure: Application date June 16th, Eligibility August 4th

Leo222: Application date July 3rd, Eligibility not yet started.
Iremide2019: Application July 7th, Eligibility not yet started

Xclusiveman: Application date - June 4th, Eligibility review - 4th August, Upfront medicals updated - 10th September

Pls add mine:

Xclusiveman: Application date - June 4th, Eligibility review - 4th August, Upfront medicals updated - 10th September

olutoyiin:
UPDATED OCTOBER PPR HOPEFULS
Happy new month and Independence, this October we shall receive our golden mail.
ROLL CALL
7COLOURS: Application date June 9th, Eligibility started 22nd July
xxsandyxx: Application date June 15th, Eligibility started August 26
Buks 03: Application date June 15th, Eligibility August 17th
perfectbecky: Application date 16th June, Eligibility/ Medicals not updated
Frankielibaby: Application date June 21st, Eligibility 24th September
Sos123: Application June 23rd, Eligibility 28th September
Olutoyiin: Application date June 24th, Eligibility 24th September
Zacolas: Application June 24th, Eligibility 18th September
Otikmsk: Application June 25th, Eligibility started 26th August
Timex146: Application July 22nd, Eligibility 30th August
Bepositive11: Application date August 31s, Eligibility not yet updated.
May God help us all

Anyways others you can add yours

I’ll still advise her to try. Here is why:

UK is easier to get into, but expensive and difficult to maintain your status after your program. I have also been waiting and praying for charito and I think now she has enough knowledge to re-apply.

Application for PGWP in the UK is expensive and if you still need an employer to sponsor you.

- check here: https://www.gov.uk/graduate-visa

I think anyone should atleast try twice before giving up. It’s difficult, but doable.

So sorry, but don’t give up pls.

Letuspraytogod:
No. Don’t advice her to re-apply.
Let her channel her energy elsewhere.
If you’ve the funds, go to UK. You’d get your visa in less than 6weeks.
Canada is too draining. Waiting on them will Bleep your mental health up.
I haven’t been living like a normal human since. Application is almost a year now.
It’s crazy but it is what it is.
God is the greatest

Well done my sister. I apologize for the misconception and thanks for given some insight into your SOP.

In the end, these VO people like stories that touch. Their movies don’t lie. Lol

And like you rightly alluded to, na God dey run am.

Congrats once again. I pray you find God’s Favour and direction in Canada.

Cheers!

Uzoamaka123:
I’m a woman o lol �


Anyways I drafted my sop in such a way that I layed emphasis on the fact my family is in USA but I choose to school in Canada because I want to be independent.

I also explained how HR is a thriving career in Nigeria and Africa at large and there are always job availability and I want to use the hr knowledge to expand my business.

God just did the magic touch.

No go rewrite para letter o. This was an open letter written by many Indians with no name or any other form of identity attached to it.
And it was posted on social media platforms.

Letuspraytogod:
Make I go re-write my para letter to Ircc. I don see motivation.

This isn’t true. Attached is an open letter written by Indian students to the IRCC. As you can see, even the ones who applied in April through SDS were waiting as of mid - late August, while the the regular applicants have gotten theirs.

Despite being pivotal to Canada’s elaborate immigration programs, I think IRCC is poorly funded and visa officers do things how they like. If not, we won’t be seeing too many cases of applicants winning appeals.

For me, once you submit your application, what happens is unpredictable and there’s very little you can do, unless there are issues you HAVE to address.

tlk2Prince:
For real? Indians getting PPR and we are here waiting like say na heavenly race. The whole wait dey frustrating tbh but last last we’d get a positive result.

Congratulations man!

@bepostive11 Lol… he has weak ties to Nigeria but very strong ties to the USA. Bottom line is that he’s likely to leave Canada after his program. Or what do you think?

I’ve been thinking guys.. do these emails and webforms really help? I actually think sending millions of webforms might even deter the officials from even checking mails and webforms that are truly urgent.

I’m yet to find any correlation between sending multiple random webforms and updates on applications though, unless they request information directly or the applicant sends an update that’s relevant to the process such as an updated LoA after deferral or change of program/school etc.

Anyways, congrats to those who have gotten their PPRs and prayers to those of us waiting.

bepositive11:
Congratulations again!

Your case is very interesting. You have weak ties to Nigeria, no landed properties, and your whole family is in the US yet you didn't have any problem. I wonder what IRCC is looking for. Is it just money? I wonder.

Congratulations!

aclfemmy:
It's a go!
Pls, rejoice with me. I just my ppr today while I got bvl last Saturday. I'm 2nd time time applicant. More details loading pls. I will be right back during my break-time later today pls.

A big congratulations to you and I must confess that I like your diversification strategy and thank God that it worked well for you.

Disclaimer: I'm not an agent, and neither am I a guru. This may not answer your question directly and it might sound a bit off, but I just thought to share, since some people are more focused on derailing this thread.

So, let's analyze this together from a point of reason. Pay attention to the emboldened words.

The primary purpose of applying to schools abroad irrespective of the country is to relocate. This, I believe is true for many, but if not for you, then my analysis could be useless to you. Your single most important service to yourself is to make a decision that is beneficial long-term and this might require cutting some short-term losses.

First of all, I don't think you'll be able to use the Canada study permit while running your program in the UK, unless you defer your admission to a time you'd have completed your UK program. What this means is that you'd incur tuition and living expenses first in the UK (plus flight costs) and then, Canada. Double Expenses.

Second, there is a risk of losing the Canada Visa if the school refuses to accept deferral or you're not able to complete your program in the UK in record time, or as a result of any other unforeseen circumstance.

What you need to consider:

How long does it take to become a Permanent Resident in the UK and Canada? I think 5 and 3 years respectively
How long does it take to become a Citizen in the UK and Canada? I think 6 and 5 years respectively
Will your child become a citizen if delivered when you're still a temporary resident in the UK and Canada? I think No and Yes respectively
What is the process of securing PR (ILR) in the UK and Canada? For UK, you'll need an employer at some point and for Canada, it's a 100% self-driven process.
Can you get a refund for your flight and Tuition?
Can you afford to lose those funds? and if you do, what's the Opportunity Cost - For instance, if the UK program tuition cost is 15,000pounds and Canada Program Tuition cost is 10,000CAD per year. It might still make sense to forgo what you've paid because living cost in the UK is generally higher than in Canada (of course, there are other location-based factors to consider).

If I were in your shoes, I'll go for Canada no matter the short-term losses.

Again, Congratulations. This is definitely a good problem to have.

Solacul:
Good evening Nairalanders.....

God had finally picked my call concerning Canada Study Visa application.... but I need advice from great men and women of this forum.

1. I applied for Canadian Study visa sometimes in April this year, after a long wait without decision on the application, I submitted a fresh application to other schools in the UK. Further to this, I applied for UK study visa which was successful.

2. Just the week after the UK visa came out, Canada sent mail that my application has been approved that I should send my original passport for stamping.

3. I have booked my flight already to UK and I have paid almost 80% of my school fees in the UK.

4. My confusion now is that if I should send my passport to Nairobi, I will not be able to meet up with my travel plan to UK.

5. I really wish to get the Canadian visa, my question is now that " CAN I GET MY PASSPORT STAMPED WHEN I GET TO UK AT THE CANADIAN EMBASSY IN UK?

Thank you so very much to everyone, as I anticipate your candid advice.

Let me also drop my own details here. I have been a silent reader, but its time to get more involved.

June 4 Applicant - Family of 3 (My wife, daughter, and I)
June 8 - Biometrics done and updated
August 4 - Eligibility review started for the 3 of us (Ghost update)
August 26 - Upfront medicals at Q-Life
Sept 2 - Medicals uploaded (called Q-life to confirm)
Sept 10 - Medicals updated to "passed" (Only mine)
Still waiting for my wife and daughter's medicals to be updated to "passed"

After 100s of web forms and emails, I couldn't meet up with the Sept 15th deadline for resumption, so I've deferred and now waiting for an updated LoA and guess what? it's a cohort-based MBA program at the University of Alberta, so no winter or spring intakes. I had to defer to next fall (September, 2023), but nothing spoil.

I was given several options by the university, such as starting some courses online but it also has its associated risks, especially if our visa decision is delayed or refused (God forbid).

Anyways guys, that's my story. Let's continue to pray and hope. God dey for us.

Xclusiveman:
Lol... I fit assure you say na you be number 2. I be number 1.

Lol... I fit assure you say na you be number 2. I be number 1.

Letuspraytogod:
Abeg I dey look for work oo.
“Email refresher”
Na me refresh email pass for this life! Omo it’s well

tomiee:
pls can i have your contact detail as i am confused in some aspect, here is my e mail tomiwa.adelaja@yahoo

I have sent you a mail containing my contact information. You can reach whenever you want.

Thanks

tomiee:
The deadline 1st June is first Jan 2018,but I applied for sep 2018

Oh okay, that's right. I applied for January entry point (winter). The department is still reviewing my application, no new information yet. Someone who has gone through this should pls come in.

tomiee:
On their site its says it's takes about 3 weeks. I'm about to start my admission process there I would like to know how yours went

Admission process for Manitoba? Thought their deadline is 1st of June for international students. I'm still on it, I mailed a potential supervisor twice, it's not a requirement but it was asked during the online application to provide the name of a preferred supervisor, I guess it's just to know if you know what you're doing.
Is there anyone in the house who has gone through this process successfully, we need info on the steps and how long it took.

Thanks

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Hi guys,

I have started my online application for MSc. Sociology and Anthropology in the university of Manitoba. I had 3.71 cgpa but above 4.0 in my last 2 years and in fact above 4.5 in my last year of undergraduate study. I presented and published my undergraduate project in a conference proceedings.

My application has been updated from "pending initial assessment by the faculty of graduate studies" to "Complete, under review in department". This has been the status for almost 3 weeks or more.

I also mailed a potential supervisor twice and I didn't get any reply.

First of, with my academic standing, do you guys think I can get the admission. Secondly, do I need to do anything right now, perhaps, mail them to ask questions?

Pls advice accordingly.

Sincerely,
Xclusiveman.