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| Re: Travelling To Canada by tonio2: 7:22pm On May 27, 2009 |
rodolpho: sorry to hear that too, that is their usual anthem 'not a bonafide student' nobody is ever a bonafide student -except themselves. but if i may ask did you send your original transcripts to them, are you a member of any professional or student association, does your school require toefl etc.these are some docs that may help buttress your 'bonafidablity'. if can also remember, you were the one that had issue with changing jobs, do you have any idea on whether they contacted your former workplace, cos in most cases a leave of absence letter is good enough to confirm ties in the case of a study permit. As for the deferment just as AY mentioned is usually only for a year -but talk to your school and tell them you have pending issues with the embassy, I ve seen my friends deferment extended 2ce due to visa issues. it is good you can reapply again but i will not want you to rush into it , if you feel it will take some time to thoroughly repackage your application , then its worth it instead of hastily submitting another one and risk suspension, do you work? you will do well to save more money which will significantly boost your proof of funding as well. trust me, there is no need to rush or panic, you will surely be better off if you take time. wish you the best 1 Like |
| Re: Travelling To Canada by hamzatafee: 9:30pm On May 27, 2009 |
toni o.: Thanks so much, |
| Re: Travelling To Canada by rodolpho: 7:08am On May 28, 2009 |
Toni O. Thanks for your post. i really appreciate it. Yes, i actually had an an offer to change job, which offer is still open, but i didnt take the offer neither did i informed my employer so that wasnt a factor in the Embassy's decision. the offer is still open till june 15 now and i may have to take it if i dont make any headway in my application for student permit. i d rather do my ll.m though as i have let that lingered for so many years. I didnt do Toefl or any such examination. The only professional exam I have done to date apart from french language course is the arbitration exam. well i dont know if i can defer again. i actually tot one can defer only once but i must confess i dont know the basis of my belief. but i will contact the school to confirm. any response they give me will determine my next line of action. i hope to have a response by tuesday. but as at now i am leaning towards resennding the application. gentlemen i thank you all for taking time out to read my mail and offering your advice. you are all appreciated. |
| Re: Travelling To Canada by tonio2: 8:28pm On May 29, 2009 |
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| Re: Travelling To Canada by yusufadebayo02(m): 8:39pm On May 31, 2009 |
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| Re: Travelling To Canada by teachme(m): 1:28am On Jun 01, 2009 |
nice one yusuff!!!! |
| Re: Travelling To Canada by Fidelo(m): 1:43pm On Jun 01, 2009 |
Finally submitted my docs to CDHC on thurs, 28 may 2009. I pray the waiting game dosent take too long @yusufadebayo, nice of u 2 have taken time to share the mail with US |
| Re: Travelling To Canada by Nobody: 1:56pm On Jun 01, 2009 |
yusufadebayo02: Damn!!! Thanks for the Info!!!  |
| Re: Travelling To Canada by Fhemmmy: 4:12pm On Jun 03, 2009 |
rodolpho: If you think you have been rejected unjustifiably, you could file for review of the file. |
| Re: Travelling To Canada by Fidelo(m): 3:47pm On Jun 09, 2009 |
Everyone's been pretty silent, Wats goin on? |
| Re: Travelling To Canada by Nobody: 4:07pm On Jun 09, 2009 |
ok, let me talk. i have sent my application to the embassy last week monday in order to meet up with the 3months deadline cos my college will resume on 7th sept but my docs was not fully completed because my uncle how was suppose to give me his financial documentation of his business like the invoice receipts and update statement of account was out of town. so i had to send the rest of the docs and the statement ending 24th of march to the embassy. now he is around and he has given me the update statement of account and all other financial documentation of his business. My question is, can i send them to the embassy now to update the docs i sent last week. pls i need you advise now. wat do u think i should do. i need you r urgent response everyone |
| Re: Travelling To Canada by Fidelo(m): 4:20pm On Jun 09, 2009 |
globalpaul:Gud 2 hear from some1,i was wonderin if every1 was suddenly too busy 2 nairaland. U shouldnt be askin dat Q o, start runnin 2 CDHC to submit the updated account statement or else u'll be givin dem a reason to do wat they know how to do best ( u know now), DONT GIVE DOSE GUYS CHANCES |
| Re: Travelling To Canada by goldenval(m): 7:24pm On Jun 09, 2009 |
i needed so help urgently because am helpless and confuse, please who will assist me with the statement of account?, will it possible or??>, advice, my visiting invitation letter is here with me and still here but have seek for help here but to no avail,  |
| Re: Travelling To Canada by Nobody: 8:45pm On Jun 09, 2009 |
@ fidelo, should i post it or go give them at the canadian embassy myself |
| Re: Travelling To Canada by sowa: 7:27am On Jun 10, 2009 |
Hello House, Pls can anyone enlighten us on how you can file for appeal in case of rejection |
| Re: Travelling To Canada by hamzatafee: 4:48pm On Jun 10, 2009 |
CDHC do not appeal, You can only rearrange your documents and reapply, GoodLuck !!! |
| Re: Travelling To Canada by meetyommy: 11:28am On Jun 12, 2009 |
How can you make an international application and say you want to go with a document that is not even acceptable at any of your own country's University |
| Re: Travelling To Canada by sowa: 12:41pm On Jun 12, 2009 |
Hello meetyommy, Could you please be more explicit in your statetment to make some of us understand the exact point you are driving at Thanks |
| Re: Travelling To Canada by tonio2: 5:21am On Jun 13, 2009 |
globalpaul: globalpaul: Better you submit it to the CDHC yourself, if you used a courier service to send the initial documents,make sure you include the tracking number with your submission. good luck |
| Re: Travelling To Canada by Nobody: 6:33pm On Jun 13, 2009 |
thanks to toni and fidelo, i will get it to the embassy myself this coming week by God's grace |
| Re: Travelling To Canada by Fidelo(m): 7:29pm On Jun 13, 2009 |
globalpaul: @globalpaul, u nid 2 act fast. Better submit the updated stystement ASAP so they dont use the outdated statement against u . @ all, anybody heard anytin from CDHC yet? |
| Re: Travelling To Canada by Laruze: 10:49pm On Jun 14, 2009 |
CDHC just refused me. reasons, i dont hav enuf funds, i wont return 2 naija n nt a bonafide student.  even wit about N3.5million and other readily available funds. and a leave letter 4m my employer. honestly i dont knw wat dey want again  |
| Re: Travelling To Canada by teachme(m): 1:29am On Jun 15, 2009 |
Laruze: did u put landed properties / tie to nconvince dem of ur return? was all the amount together totalled 3.5? |
| Re: Travelling To Canada by Laruze: 6:21am On Jun 15, 2009 |
teachme: I included my popsy`s landed properties that worth abt 10milion,with total fund available almost 20million. i told dem i hav 2 come back to monitor his poultry biz, since he`s getting old and i am the only son. And also included study leave letter 4m my employer,my CSCS acct statement and my personal bank statement though with less than 300k in it. |
| Re: Travelling To Canada by sowa: 7:35am On Jun 15, 2009 |
Hello Laruze, I want to assume you must have applied to one of the school racist schools in Canada.e.g Mcgill university. This is because i see no reason why embassy why CHDC should say you are not a bonafide student having been given admission letter and letter of acceptance Moreso, part of the mistake you this-You shouldnt have left N300,000 in your own personal bank account. You dad could have transferrred some funds say N5m out of his account to you bank account for window dressing, at least to convince embassy You claimed that you intend to come back to manage you dad`s business. Is your proposed course of study directly related to your father`s business? All these and many more ought to be been looked into before applying |
| Re: Travelling To Canada by Nobody: 3:43pm On Jun 15, 2009 |
@ all, i think wat we just need from the hand of this so called Almighty CDHC is prayers with our applications with them,listening to the case of LARUZE. i dont know wat they want from him again, all those who that av applied, dont be fret cos of this, OUR GOD is still on the throne and he's gonna change the king's command to favour us and we shall all open our 32 diamonds to praise him . To those that av been denied, this is just a challenge of faith, never get tired, move on and God will surely surprise u , We shall get there |
| Re: Travelling To Canada by Fidelo(m): 4:09pm On Jun 15, 2009 |
globalpaul:Amen Laruze:I'm beginin to assume wat CDHC means by not a bonafide student is dat u jus want to use a student visa as an avenue to run away frm 9ja. apart from dat I see no reason while someone with an authentic addmission letter wouuld be labelled as not being bonafide. Like someone mentioned 1. is wat u're goin 2 study related to ur popsy's poultry bizness 2. How much is the amt 4 ur course(tiution + other expenses) and how mny other dependents does ur dad have. Dependin on wat these are 3.5m may not have been enuf 4 dem And its a pity decisios cant be appealed. Anyway gud luck in ur further endevours. |
| Re: Travelling To Canada by Fidelo(m): 4:27pm On Jun 15, 2009 |
sowa:Ha Sowa. Wat beef do u hv wit mcgill. great school if u ask me. Check several rankings and u'll discover its one of the best in canada Also, transferring funds to his accont for 'window dressing'( funny term,wer did u coin dat from?) is not a gud idea,it breeds suspicion. Would he be able to prove the source. Ahh! If u ever did dat,prepare for a barrage of questions,oh!. Hid dad hd 3.5m liquid cash wer would 5m had come from? If he has 5m in his account, i wonder wat his sponsor would then have  ?Ur best bet is be straightforard and pray 4 the best. |
| Re: Travelling To Canada by sowa: 6:09pm On Jun 15, 2009 |
Hello Fidelo, Pls do not misconstrue me . The guys in CDHC are not angels . They look at some parameters before taking their decision, You need not have N5m in your bank account before you convince them even though having such amount is not a bad idea.the most important thing is for you to prove the source of your funding to be genuine Moreso, one paramount thing to them is your tendency to return to your homeland.Did you write GMAT? Hello Laruze, Pls how many days does your application stay with almighty CDHC before their verdict came ? We shall survive them |
| Re: Travelling To Canada by Fidelo(m): 6:24pm On Jun 15, 2009 |
sowa:We are both saying the same thing. My point is even if u have N100m in ur account make sure its genuine and not some sort of 'window-dresssing' (i'm in luv with this word) Yes o, @Laruze, how long did u have to wait? |
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