Hello,

Was your email responded to? If I were you I’ll resend the email.

This shows your biometrics hasn’t been updated. It doesn’t necessarily mean something is wrong, sometimes it takes time. But just to be sure, if your email wasn’t responded to, send a reminder.

All the best

Molly90:
Good day to everyone. Please I want to know if this profile looks normal. Application was submitted 8th of October and the biometrics was done last Tuesday just before Lagos state government declared the curfew. I was sent an email stating cancellation of appointments for that day. I called VFS to be sure I'm on track and I was told to email the Lagos immigration office which I have done. Please should I expect further update on the biometrics?

Hello Longjonjoe,

It’s a bit too early to say anything about the application, give it some time.

All the best

Longjonjoe:
Hello guys, i love this page and it has taught me alot. Please I’m new here. I applied on the 7th of October and did my biometrics on the 9th of October where my application on the canada.ca shows on review and my biometrics has been recieved but since on the 9th, no other email or anything. Is that a good sign please?

Hello,
Sorry to hear about the refusal.

Is it just a diploma or a post graduate diploma?

To be honest, linguistics and journalism are not related if you look at it properly.

Your funds were also considered insufficient. How much did you submit? Who was the sponsor? Was any tuition paid? Seeing that the tuition is on the high side, you need to have a convincing reason why you’ll pay that much, when there are cheaper options in Nigeria

ConradAce1:

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@JustMellowt & other
@lekiboboe
respected members
Good day everyone


Need your help for my sister.
Applied: August 24th
Biometrics but not done: August 25th
Refusal: September 10th
I applied for Winter Semester.
The moment I saw a notification, I knew it was a rejection. can't process within that range.
Ordered for the GCMS notes & hère is it.


Requested Date. 01/10/2020
Office Paris Text. Foss seen and integrated searches completed. Have today reviewed the file as well as the information and documents contained therein. Based on the documents provided, especially those relating to funds, reason for travel, family ties and previous trips, I am not convinced that RT reqs in good faith, that the funds are sufficient / sustainable for this study trip. . The cost seems to me disproportionate when I consider the nature of the previous studies, the economic situation (income and present assets) of the applicant and / or the immediate family and the employment prospects / potential wages. There does not appear to be a logical connection between the planned study program and the academic and professional background. I am not satisfied that she will be a bona fide student leaving Canada, if required, after an authorized stay. I am not satisfied that requesting a bona fide student under R179. File refused


Got BA linguistics
Applied for Diploma in Journalism
Fees: 42k CAD
Age. 25
Went for a diploma because she got a BA 3rd class

Jobs prospects. Copywriter, Reporter, Editor, Publisher, Public relations specialist and Corporate communications specialist.

Sponsor. Uncle & her self (86kCAD 15kCad)
-She has a very close relationship with her uncle.
- Asset. Land property worth 13kCAD & deed of gift (house) from mother. 16k CAD
- She works too. (Language teaching & translation)
- Got IELTS.



HOW I INTEND TO REBUTTAL
- Apply for 09/2020 session
- Go for a PGD not a Diploma in Journalism
- Pay first year school fees. The fees this is affordable.
- Sponsor would be Dad/ Mum & uncle would be secondary this time. Or I get a student loan.
- Money would be transferred to her account to make it look all sealed.
- Work on the EOX

I will appreciate your comments thanks.

Hello ayoadefantastic

Is the funding available for every year of the PhD?

You’ll need to get someone in her field to assist with a solid SOP. She needs to emphasize clearly how this PhD will be of benefit to her career in Nigeria.

Has she started building her own account? Even with funding, it’s advisable to show something in your account too.

ayoadefantastic:
Hello,

Pls kindly assist on how to address these concerns in a new application.

Profile:
BSc Agriculture, MSc, Botany, accepted for PhD Plant Science U of Alberta
Finished MSc in June 2020.
1st application May 2020, denied Sept. 2020. Applied while studying in China. Now in Nigeria and applying from there.
29k graduate assistance from Agri Food Canada
How best can the following concerns be addressed.
Thanks a lot.

Hello charlyduru,

Has he completed his master’s? What field? Why MBA when he just finished master’s? That could be the reason for the “purpose of visit” denial.

Well errors could be made in applications.

But he wasn’t denied for 1 reason, so without the job reason, there would still be other reasons.

You should share the visa officers comment from the gcms notes for the house to see and analyze

He should repackage his application and refire

charlyduru:
Yes he is legally resided in Thailand, he is a student currently doing his masters just wants to go for a MBA in canada.
The notes say job opportunity in country of residence which is thailand. I still dont understand why they would think he wants to come back to thailand and not his home country nigeria and we stated explicilty in the SOP.

Hello,

This is not a response to your question. Just a caution.

Have you ordered your gcms notes to see the specific reason for your refusal? Please do so before reapplying

Ayokaq:
I want to know if possiɓle to rapply online while still waiting for my passport to be returneɗ from refusal i got through paper route in sept

Hello,
You can’t submit your passport in person due to covid. It must be courier. Unfortunately I don’t know the process for Lagos.

Honney85:
Please o I need help please. I want to know if you need appointment to submit your passport o. I did biometrics in Lagos and I'm In Lagos too.

Also, if anyone has submitted passport in the Lagos office kindly tell me what the requirements are. Bikonu ��

Sorry to hear about your refusal.

The Gcms note is quite straight forward.

You were refused based on financial ground. The visa officer was not convinced that you could raise the said amount you had in your first bank account. And you also didn’t provide enough documents to make him believe your mum’s business could help her accumulate such amount.

The visa officer suspects foul play that the money might not be available for your studies.

If you schools tuition refund is favorable you can pay a year tuition if you didn’t previously


And try to avoid lump sum deposit.

Provide more documents to show the source of your income. How you raised such amount considering your salary. And how your mum too raised such amount, maybe show more documents from her business. Transaction receipts for example.

All the best

demiiii:
Hello Nairalanders, the GCMS note is here. Kindly help dissect and direct me on what to do.

Please Note-

I am applying alone.

Hello,

2. Going for undergraduate degree when you already have one might lead to a refusal except you have solid reasons, same with changing career. Yes there are scholarships available for undergrad

Do you have IT work experience? If you do, that could help. But just deciding to change because you want to is not enough.

yungchop:
Hello guys... My questions are...

1. I am a graduate of Botany and can't go for MSc because i don't have a 2.1, so which related courses can i get if i apply for a P Cert and what's the tuition range?

2. I'm interested in changing career entirely and going into IT, can i get scholarships for undergraduate studies? Thanks.

Hello,

Sorry to hear about your friend’s refusal.

But nothing here shows he was evaluated based on Thailand. Is he legally resident in Thailand? And did he attach documents to prove it?

The reasons he was given in the refusal letter are generic. To see the specific cause of his rejection, he needs to order his GCMS notes. To do that, just google “GCMS notes sites Canada” and he’ll see several websites you can order it from. It costs between $15-$20 cad and can take up to 35 days to be ready. If he has anyone in Canada ( citizen, permanent resident or temporary resident) to order it on his behalf it would cost $5 cad only. From the notes he’ll see the visa officer’s specific concerns and he’ll be able to address it before replying if he decides to reapply.

Before then he should share his profile (age, course applied for and level, course he’s doing now in Thailand, previous employment etc)

And the documents he submitted so people in the house can advise properly.

Best wishes

charlyduru:
Good day Good people, Hope we are all safe. please a friend of mine just got denied and attached is the reason. He did his bachelors in Thailand and extended it to a masters but wants to finish up his masters in Canada. We showed solid home ties to Nigeria and am surprised they evaluated him based on ties to Thailand. Please wats your take on this? thanks. why will they think he wants to come back to Thailand and not his home country of Nigeria to work.


• I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in
subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on your immigration status.

• I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in
subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on the purpose of your visit.

• I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in
subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on the limited employment prospects in your country of
residence.

Hello,

The trv(visa) you’ll get cannot exceed the length of your passport. So if you submit a passport expiring February, the expiry date of the trv will be February, and this is not reasonable.

If you submit your application and the decision isn’t made in time, you can send a new LOA with a new start date. But please check with your school to know the deadline for a deferral so you don’t miss it.

I guess you can apply with this passport if you’re in a hurry and then send the data page of the new passport via webform and email once you get it.

Best wishes

Glasses08:
Good day house,

I plan on submitting my visa application for winter 2021 this week though I am already behind with the timing and looking at the time lag for the VO to give a feedback I might not make the winter 2021 resumption date again.

My main concern is if using the LOA for winter 2021 term will affect if i will be granted a study permit since I am already behind. And if it won't affect and school has already resumed by the time my PPR drops(in faith) that means I will have to send a new LOA for Fall 2021 right? Or do I send the LOA for fall 2021 once I get it from the school before a decision is made on my application?

Secondly I just realised my international passport expires Feb 2021, I made plans to get a new one already but I am being given 2 weeks.
1. Can I still go ahead and use the passport number on this one that expires next year on my application and work on getting a new passport before PPR drops then I can send the new passport with a note.

2. Should I just wait till PPR drops then I send the one that will be expiring to them to affix the stamp? But my concern with this is if PPR doesn't drop before February, I can submit an already expired Passport by March or April na.

Please I need contributions on this as I am in a kind of dilemma right now.

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@Chukwubuikexo
@Chocs
And other gurus in the house

Hello,

Your sponsor can send the living expense to your account. Minimum 10k cad. Sponsor should state he has done that in his letter of sponsorship. You should state it in your SOP and highlight the date, so it tallies with your bank statement. The transfer should carry sponsor’s name

The remaining amount in sponsor’s account after deducting your expenses should be substantial enough to take care of of sponsor and his needs. So sponsor’s account should be solid.

Unfortunately, other reasons of rejections can come up. You can avoid it by making sure you tighten every corner of your application.

Best wishes

NwanyiOkpa:
Good evening everyone;

In the spirit of re-application; I have some questions to ask

1. Aside paying my full tuition and submitting an account statement of 9M+, how else can i tackle rejection based on finance?

2. I was delayed because of only financial reason. Is it possible for them to include other reasons for denial after a reapplication? if yes, how can i avoid it?


regards
Nwanyiokpa

Your situation has improved considerably.

State that you had no reason to travel until now. I have never seen travel history stand alone as a reason for refusal. If you tackle other ones well, you’re good to go.

You uncle can transfer your living expenses to your account. And make mention that he has done that in his Letter of sponsorship and that he’ll continue supporting you throughout your studies. You should also mention in your SOP that your uncle has transferred that to you on so so date and attach your bank statement. You can include an affidavit of support from a court done by your uncle if you want.

Bearing a surname is not enough proof. They want to be sure you have access to the person’s money. Sending your living expenses can help convince (minimum of 10,000 cad)

Stating that this uncle has been supporting you since is good but if there’s no proof, the visa officer can disregard it. If your uncle has ever sent a huge amount of money to you or something that shows he has ever supported you financially, you can attach that proof.

Best wishes

Glasses08:
Yes, I requested a gcms note. Here's the VO's point:

"No support for previous travel to assess as a positive. No support for personal income funds from a third party. Assessment of obligation is not practical. Not satisfied of provenance of and thus availability of funds to meet requirements of R216. After considering the applicants academic and professional history their financial situation as well as there planned studies and explanation provided for it, I am not satisfied that the applicant is a genuine student who who will pursue studies in Canada. The stated benefits of their intended studies does not seem to warrant the cost and difficulty of undergoing a foreign education. I am therefore not satisfied that the applicant will leave Canada at the end of the period authorised for their stay as required by R216(b). Refused."

I wasn't working as at then in 2018 because I just completed my NYSC and was still searching. However I have a good job now and reasonable amount in my savings. I have also completed my ICAN exams and qualified as a chartered accountant. I have also acquired a landed property in my name and also have a good pension fund so I hope those will address his other concerns. And I have fully explained those in my LOE. I have also worked better on my purpose of study and buttressed the point more in my LOE.

However, I wasn't really able to write valid points to address the travel history.

Then I am not so sure of the VO's concern about the proof of fund as my sponsor is my uncle who bears the same surname with me and my dad is late and my uncle has been the one sponsoring my education since I was in high school, I have also explained this in my LOE. Is there anything else you think the VO might want to see in this regard.

I will appreciate more suggestions from the house on how I can improve my chances.

Thanks

Ah, your application is very positive. Maybe it’s just stuck in an office that hasn’t started issuing PPR.

If you order gcms, PPR might likely come before it.

Most of the sites are more or less the same. I can’t really recommend any

Best wishes

blinn007:


Thank you, I have not ordered gcms note initially because I got Aip and Medical request, am thinking maybe I should have done so, could you please recommend any good one I could use? Thank you.

Sorry to hear about it.

Have you ordered your gcms at any point? That would help, at least if you see you’ve passed eligibility, your mind will be at rest.

You can raise a web form as your application has gone over the normal processing time, but also order gcms if you haven’t.

You shall testify

blinn007:


The wait is not easy, applied since March, am thinking of maybe raising a web form, classes are getting less interesting for me these days.

I read it well. Do not feel attacked. The message is to remove that idea from his mind completely. It wasn’t for you.

Cheers

topacs:
Read again I said ''IF'' he's sure he packaged his application very well.....

Judicial review with this profile? Please save your time and money. Repackage your application and shoot again. The application can be much more better than this. There are red flags in it.

topacs:
The reason for this rejection doesn't hold water but I wouldnt conclude cos I dont know the documents u submitted, However,If u are very sure u packaged ur application very well and have the fund I would advice u seek Judical Review, or u reapply with improved finance and situations. But before then

1. Did u pay ur school fees.
2. Are u currently working if yes did u add ur pay stub, pension and reference letter from ur employer.
3. Taking over ur fathers business? Is/Are there any legal document to back that up.
4. Are u married and have landed properties.
5. What was ur total proof of finance inclusive tuition fees.

Hello biyilove

In my opinion, the course is okay. The level of the course might be the problem. 4 years, loads of money just to gain knowledge, when you already have a Bsc? If I were the visa officer, I won’t buy it. You should go for a masters since you have a 2.1, and in the worst case a PGD. That would make much sense. There is no problem with going with a new course and level. Go ahead. State how this course will benefit your career, why it makes sense to spend such a huge sum on the course and why you didn’t do the course in Nigeria because these courses are widely available here. You indicated you’ll take over your dad’s real estate business, will the course you’re going for equip you with the ability to take over? If no, please drop that line. Anything you want to put in your SOP, think about it and make sure it’s reasonable and logical.

Strategic marketing coms. Is it closely related to your work line? Sorry I’m not in the field so I don’t know. But looking at it from the outside it looks different to me. Make sure you’re picking the right course to avoid purpose of visit denial.

For employment ties, submit an employment proof, a letter of introduction, your pay slips of 3-4 months and a study leave letter. Since your work is in marketing, mention some things you have achieved during your job.

All the best

biyilove200:
Hello Gurus & all Nairalanders
Would appreciate your help.

I submitted a study permit application for a Bsc in International Marketing at University of Manitoba. I have a previous Bsc. In Insurance (Graduated with 2:1) and i'm currently a Marketing and Sales Executive.

I indicated in my SOP that i picked International marketing because i wanted to understand marketing from an international perspective ,and another B.sc because Masters is advanced and i needed to understand the vital topics.
I also stated that I'd be taking over my father's business (Real Estate) upon the completion of my studies.

However,I got a refusal letter on 24th Sep 2020 on the following ground;
'I am not satisfied you will leave Canada at the end of your stay based on the purpose of your visit'.
Ordered gcmnotes which indicates proposed studies not a reasonable expense and accorded less weight to employment ties to my country of residence. Please find gcmnotes attached below.

I intend to reapply as i now have a Post Graduate admission to study Strategic Marketing Communications in Conestoga College.

I need help on how to tackle;
1. Proposed study as a reasonable expense. ( Will the PGC admission tackle this reason?) How can i prove the sudden change?
2. Employment ties. (I am employed. Submitted personal SOA).

Thank you so much for your time.

Hello Glasses08

May I ask if you requested a gcms notes for this application? If you didn’t, please request one immediately. The gcms notes will show the visa officer’s exact concern. The reasons in the refusal letters are usually generic.

Travel history on its own is not a big issue. Were there any other reasons given to you? If yes, please let the house know.

If you tackle all other reasons, you can just write a short explanation that you’ve not had any need to travel out of the country, that’s why there was no travel history.

From experience, travel history as a reason for refusal rarely stands alone. They just add it to other reasons. So you should aim at seeing the other reasons and solving them too. Not just the travel history.

Best wishes

Glasses08:
Good day house,

I had made an application that was denied in 2018 and I want to reapply now. One of the reasons it was denied was travel history. I am trying to explain this in my LOE and would appreciate any information I could use as I don't really know what to put in that area.

Please note that I haven't travelled out of Nigeria except to Ghana in 2008 or thereabout. I finished undergraduate study in 2016, NYSC 2017.

Thank you [color

Hello

The plain rule is that you should have your 1 year tuition fee + at least 10,000 cad for your 1 year living expense.

But they might expect you to show more money if you’re self sponsored.

For your baby you would need an additional 4,000 cad or 5,000 cad if the school is in Quebec.

It’s also not just about demonstrating the fund, you need to show the fund will continue to be available throughout your studies.

Best wishes

Queenmama03:
Guys Please I’m just thinking ahead so that I can start gathering money from now. Apart from school fees is 5m enough to show as proof of funds for upkeep if I intend to go with my 18month old baby. Duration of program should be 1 to 2 years.

Hello,

You can stick to a business related course. As this is more recent. It could be said that you want to learn how to properly manage your business. Hope your salon/spa is registered with CAC? That would make it a lot better.

There’s no province with higher acceptance rate as far as I know. If you do your homework well and package your application well, you’ll get the visa.

@lekkiboe will tell you some courses. He’s our guru for that

Best wishes

Tee1583:
Hi everyone, I am a newbie here, and I have been reading up on the thread. They have been quite insightful. Please I would appreciate if I can be guided in my decision making.

Here is my scenario

I studied chemical engineering with a 2.2 graduated in 2004, worked in an oil servicing coy as a process engineer for like 7years. After which I didnt do anything for like 3years. I started a beauty business in 2015, Salon/Spa.

I would love to do a postgraduate program in canada.

Now my real question is which pgd is advisable to go for with a high probabilityof admission and Study Visa?

In chemical engineering field or in business management? Betterstill any other program advise?

Also I would appreciate suggestions on which province has high visa approval and suggestions of colleges I can apply to.

I would appreciate your kind responses.

Okay, I understand now. I judged based on the info on the picture.

Lekiboboe:

Yes they would, but according to the response from the international dept. of the school
based on an IRCC Webinar
It says,
All the applications will be on hold if the said DLI is not yet on the list. only those application who's DLI's are on the list will be prioritised and also advances to 2nd stage.

Reason why am assuming that its applicants whose DLI are on the COVID-19 readiness plan are the ones Updates on their application.

Hopefully all will turn out well for other expectant applicants

Honorable, I don’t think this attached picture is saying that. It’s not in anyways saying they won’t get BVL or PPR if the school is not on the list. It’s in fact saying they should keep processing their permits.

Lekiboboe:
Update from

Cambrian College, Sudbury. ONTARIO

From all indications,
a DLI with a COVID-19 Readiness plan is now a yardstick for an Applicant to get updates via his/her Canada Study Visa Application from IRCC. (BVL >PPR)

Please kindly look for a guru to assess your notes to be sure they're not expecting some actions from you. @Frankrobbn1 please kindly assist if you can

Kemiog:
Hello House,

I have been following this thread for a while now, please I don’t know if anyone can help me.

I applied for my study permit April 20, I did not do biometrics because I have an existing visa which expires September 2021
No AIP
Medical Request - September 20
Medicals passed - September 24th
Applied for my first CAIPS note and it came 19th of September (eligibility in progress)
2nd CAIPS note (still the same )

There is so much going on today due to the PPRs. I can´t place my hands on it. Kindly try to send me an email. I can give my opinion. I'm not a guru or consultant though.

Best wishes

Olayinkaji:


Alright thank you, I received my gcms notes and I posted in the group.
Kindly offer advice.

Yes please. Send the deferral letter via webform.

choose `that you applied outside canada, and Nairobi is processing your application. This applies if you applied from Nigeria.

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

Best wishes

Pimp04:
Hi, so for my case I applied March 24, with biometrics from previous application and upfront medical, got AAiP Aug 6, then got deferral letter from my college for Jan 2021 intake. You advice I send it to IRCC Kenya office immediately? If yes how?

Sorry to hear. Please order your GCMS notes if you haven't

Best wishes

Dee4Doyinsola:
Amen, I can imagine how tiring this is for you but please keep hope alive. I submitted my study permit application, April 9th but due to covid, I can't even count the days of waiting again. I just trust that God will perfect everything.

Some schools take your last 2 years of study into account. So if you get good grades in your last 2 years even if you have a 2.2, you´ll still stand a chance of being admitted.

Olayinkaji:

SOrry you had admission with 2-2?

Honorable, I doubt it has anything to do with not getting a BVL. Applications are processed by different officers and affected by so many other factors, So BVL is not always according to when the application was submitted. AIP is already pointing in a positive direction. Your friend should keep calm and stay positive.

Best wishes

Lekiboboe:

Thanks Hon. Chocs ...appreciate....

Can I conclude that this scenerio does not av anything to do with the Applicant who got AIP and hasn't gotten BVL yet or could it be that cos his skool (DL) is yet to be in the Covid-19 readiness Plans ?

Hello adeenzo

Please keep calm. 45 days is still within the normal processing time.

What do you mean by “no response”? Have you done biometrics? Has it been updated? What is showing on your GC account under eligibility review and background check?

If you wish you can order your gcms notes to see what has been done on your application. But you’ll still have to wait for about 35 days to receive that after ordering it.

Best wishes

adeenzo:
@chocs, I am torn inbetween ordering my gcms notes or I should just wait it out, it’s being 45 days since my online application was submitted and still Canada hasn’t initiated any first response ... God take the wheel

Congratulations

Best wishes

englois:
Just to encourage those with second class lower (2.2) not to give up. I got my offer of admission from university of Windsor for Masters program (MASC). Thank you Jesus! Now to start processing my visa

Honorable, if she hides her masters and mentions it during PR application, wouldn’t it be a problem? I’m always for being as honest as possible.

Engager69:


Make it banking related because of your work experience, and I would advice you not to mention your initial masters. Doing that would not show career progression as the VO would expect you to go for a PHD since you already have a masters. Except you can explain without a doubt why the second masters would be of outmost important to you. But I advice you not to talk about your initial masters.