emmy4Gold:
Good Afternoon my people. Please I need help on what to do. I applied for study permit on the 16th of April 2021 with a passport that would expire on the 1st of September 2021. At the moment, l am yet to receive my renewed passport. I will like to know if this would affect the VO in reaching a conclusion on my application. Also, is it possible IRCC send me PPR when I have not send my renewed passport to them. I will appreciate your timely response. Gurus in the house kindly advice me on this

It won't affect your application. However, you need to urgently start the your passport renewal process to enable you submit the new passport should you get approved.

All the best.

afrobrown2000:
@Lianna2020...when you say 50/50..... i just found out this from a masters student at UNI of BC who is a friend.. she is a Mastercard scholarship student (1st class). During her application for student visa Mastercard gave them a dedicated Immigration assistant to help them have a smooth application and transition.

The immigration Assistant told/advised her to apply for SP and avoid applying for SOWP for her husband. she should just apply for the visiting visa for the husband. That this increases his chances of getting approval via Visiting visa than SOWP. Which they did and they both where issued the visa.

The immigration assistant advised them once the husband gets into the country he can apply for SOWP easily by driving or getting to the immigration border and get his SOWP (that it is his entitlement to get SOWP once he is present in the country) issued same day (esp in BC dont know if there is a restriction in other Province) this was before Covid, during Covid you apply for it online it takes less than 2 months max. This worked for them

This makes sense to me. She said some of her colleagues that applied for SOWP and where unlucky are still finding it difficult to get their spouse SOWP or Visa approved.

For those of us that are well experience and those that are already in Canada what are your views?.... I would like us to explore this pathway

Actually no two applications are the same. I was advised not to even apply together with my spouse and kids and some said I should just apply for visit for my spouse. At the end, I weighed my options and I didn't want the delay that comes with trying to bring my family to join me after landing in Canada. I ended up applying for SOWP for my spouse and visit for the kids. And to God's glory we were all approved. The good side of this approach is that, it's a lot easier if you are going for a PhD program that is fully or partially funded. In my case, I was partially funded and I have some funds to show too. You must also be able to logically convince the VO as to why you must go with the entire family vis-a-vis your home ties.

So you must strategically weigh your options and your circumstances before making that decision.

Best of luck everyone.

dupsydooo:


Thanks so much ......Am i to get police clearance for my spouse and kid too

For your spouse yes, for your kids no.

sfApase:


Thanks for the reply, I was refused and someone said that I am not supposed to apply for open work permit for spouse. I am confused! Check what I applied for in the picture below.

That's exactly what I applied for. You know there are no two applications that are the same. By the way, what program are you going for and did you provide good PoF.

Regards

Johnmark247:
Congratulations.

Please do you mind helping with the list of documents you and family submitted?

Already shared. Check my testimony on July 22. Best of luck

sfApase:


First and foremost congratulations, I'll like to know what you applied for each person, is it study permit for you with work permit, what did you apply for your spouse and kids. Kindly put me through.

Open work permit for spouse and visit for the kids

Hi all. My visa was approved with my spouse and kids two weeks ago and we plan travelling by month end. Must I get a travel exempt authorization letter for them before they are allowed to board. And if yes, please what is the process.

I need some clarifications in this area pls...

Thanks all.

Veryyyyyy long post alert!!!

PPR for my entire family . Our God is faithful.

In 2018 after a family trip to Dubai, we concluded exploring Canada or Australia.

After several attempts at the EE, we decided to go through the study permit route.
With my MSC, I decided to look for a PhD admission in 2018. (This was a rigorous process) I finally got an admission in December 2020.

Application submitted Jan 15th 2021
Biometric done Jan 19th updated same day.
NSE request Feb 2nd, for MBS and IELTS.
Responded same day and acknowledged Feb 5th. I only submitted my IELTS and LOE for the MBS
Upfront medical updated Feb 11.
Spouse eligibility and one of the kids started Feb 11.
Longest waittttttt of my life.
My eligibility started April 12.
Requested for 1st note, no so much information.
2nd note, status came back as recommend interview.
3rd note, received May 26th, status came back as review required.
In between, there were ghost updates.
Last ghost update was on 12th July.
PPR 22nd July.

Documents submitted.
For me:
All the Immigration documents
WES document
My certificates (ND, HND, BSC, MsC, CIPM, ICAN)
Email exchanges between I and my supervisor.
CV ( I have been working in a corporate environment all my life, so you dont have to be in academics to convince the VO for your PhD)
Property valuation for my landed properties. (Not professional valuation, just got a letter from the property company)
Pay slips for the last 3months.
Promotion letter
Police report
Vehicle document
Marriage certificate
My complementary card
Work ID card
Pension statement.
NYSC certificate
Passport pages for travel history. (SA, Kenya and UAE) I never travel well well. Lol
Family pictures
LOE

POF
Partial funding of 14k CAD per annum
Stanbic mutual funds statement. N5.8mio
Bank statements $4k and N1.2mio
Fixed deposit: 11mio

For my wife:
Her work related do documents (ID, trainings, promotion letters etc)
Her stanbic pension statements
LoE
Her certificates

For the kids:
Vaccination cards
Birth certificates
School pictures
Reports cards

Guys, I won't say my application was perfect, but his grace was sufficient. And at 38yrs, age shouldn't be a barrier! I'm sure someone is inspired. I'm still speechless!!!

Kkddyit:


Thanks Franck, I have sent you a dm, pls accept so I can forward you the full version of the GCMS notes

Hi Frank, have you had time to look at the notes now?

Thanks

Frankrobbn1:



Email acknowledged!


It will end in praise

Franck, I have sent you an email. Kindly go through it and revert.

Thanks

Frankrobbn1:


Quite strange! I will like to have a full version of the GCMS notes to gain a clearer insight of the applicant's immigration circumstances.


It will end in praise

Thanks Franck, I have sent you a dm, pls accept so I can forward you the full version of the GCMS notes

canadasool:
@kkddyit

Has your eligibility review started yet?

Hope you're also getting the ghost update thing?

Yes, started since April. I still got a ghost update this morning.

jfrazzy:
Good morning my people
Please help me I am so confused about all this, I applied for student visa since October 31st and did my biometrics November 2 and was to that I qualified for NSE and I should provide ielts and mybankstate, I don't have ielts but my school provided an email to address the ielts, but I did not use the my bank statement link. I just got the normal bank statement and attached and forwarded the document.,that was in December 23, they also said if I don't want I can leave it and wait for normal service up till now. No visa or response from them
What can be wrong

Do you log in to your GCKEY everyday for ghost updates to confirm if they are processing your application at all?

mazeb:
I just got a medial request letter despite having sent an upfront medical report dated June 10th 2020.

Should I book another medical or what again ?

Please advice.

Meanwhile what does a BVL letter look like ?

I think it's better you do another medical. This would have definitely expired by the time a decision is made on your application.
Best of luck.

Intrepid01:


Honestly your case with that guy is just dicey, I meanso difficult to judge. I remember you said you won't still pay him even if he doesn't charge back. I mean look at the date he charged back and the date he made payment for you, that's like a month after. He should have long been paid for the service he rendered. Fine,I remember you asked him to provide a valid identity. But I think the lesson here for all is that we should agree on terms and conditions before initiating business transaction with people we don't know. Both of you would take part of the blame.

Pls don't think that anybody that doesn't support you is a friend to the guy or a partner in crime. I don't know him from anywhere

My thought too

TennieYF:
Please has anyone here gotten MBS for Stanbic Mutual Funds account.

They do not issue MBS for their mutual funds.

Regards

"Hello,

We hope this reaches you well.

With careful writing, we wish to thank the Nation of Canada for giving us the opportunity to become students in various institutions of learning in Canada as such bringing about synergy between the two countries (Nigeria and Canada), while also putting both countries on path of growth through transfer knowledge & technical know-how.

In recent years, the economy of Canada has grown exponentially and thus competing with other great nations of the world on all positive Indices among which includes affordable and top notch educational system.

That said, we have now noticed some unexplainable delays we applicants from Nigeria are facing to acquire a study permit into Canada. Comparing our processing time with other countries, it is really disheartening that Canada study applications from Nigeria takes a minimum of 3 to 6 months and on average, while in some instances we have seen applicants get decision between 8 to 14 months.

Just recently, the NIGERIAN STUDENT EXPRESS (NSE) scheme was introduced, and this was to mirror the SDS program and act as catalyst in expediting the application process for those who meet up with the requirements. Interestingly, those who got selected for this route and met the requirements hardly get a decision within 3months of their application, as against the stipulated 20 calenders days processing time according to IRCC.

The rate at which Nigerian students defer admission is becoming alarming, for which our different institutions of higher learning attested to and even willfully propose deferment just to cushion the effect due to the delay in decision making from the immigration desk.

There is no gain saying most students have set out plans on commencement and time expected time of return to their home after study to impact lives, develop the growing society and help fight the economic challenges, but the long processing time had made a lot to alter or extend these visions and goals. It is worthy of note that time lost can never be recuperated.

Recently, we had seen our colleagues from other countries received responses and favourable decisions in 20 days or less whilst contemporaries from other countries do not get decisions in 6 months or more. The degree of disparity is shocking and unexplainable.

We believe international students are integral part of the economic & population growth plans of Canada. We therefore appeal to the immigration authorities to revisit and reconsider our processing time, to enable our future aspiration see the light of the day in a timely manner.

Thanks and God bless you"

ooa1st:
Adding my 1 cent to your write up



"Hello,
I hope this reaches you well. With careful writing, we wish to thank the Nation Canada for giving us some privileges to become prospective and full students of Canada schools as this is really bringing a synergy between the two countries (Nigeria and Canada), while also putting both countries on path of growth through transfer knowledge & technical know-how.

In recent years, the economy of Canada has grown exponentially and thus competing with other great nations of the world on all positive Indices among which includes affordable and top notch educational system.

That said, we have now noticed some unexplainable delays we applicants are facing to acquire a study permit into Canada. Comparing our processing time with other countries, it is really disheartening that Canada study applications from Nigeria takes a minimum of 3 to 6 months and on average, while in some instances we have seen applicants get decision between 8 to 14 months.

Just recently, the NIGERIAN STUDENT EXPRESS (NSE) scheme was introduced, and this was to mirror the SDS program and act as catalyst in expediting the application process for those who meet up with the requirements. Interestingly, those who got selected for this special route and met the requirements hardly get a decision within 3months of their application, as against the stipulated 20 calenders days processing time according to IRCC.

The rate at which Nigerian students defer admission is becoming alarming, for which our different institutions of higher learning attested to and even willfully propose deferment just to cushion the effect due to the delay in decision making from the immigration desk.

There is no gain saying most students have set out plans on commencement and time expected time of return to their home after study to impact lives, develop the growing society and help fight the economic challenges, but the long processing time had made a lot to alter or extend these visions and goals. It is worthy of note that time lost can never be recuperated.

Recently, we had seen our colleagues from other countries received responses and favourable decisions in 20 days or less whilst contemporaries from other countries do not get decisions in 6 months or more. The degree of disparity is shocking and unexplainable.

We believe international students are integral part of the economic & population growth plans of Canada. We therefore appeal to the immigration authorities to revisit and reconsider our processing time, to enable our future aspiration see the light of the day in a timely manner.

Thanks and God bless you"

Concerned Applicants

Adding my voice here. I have read through between lines, with some additions and corrections.

Teepearls:
I'm in support of this movement but many Nigerians won't participate. Fear fear people......no wonder our leafers dey do us anyhow.

To start with, can we do a comprehensive write up, sight some instances, implication of these delays and send to their twitter handle? My thought though.

Other opinions are welcomed.

Legacyedition:




Indian did this last year. Protested everywhere, online, vfs and embassy.



They did it and they are reaping it now.


Maybe we start our protest from Asekun. The Nigerian ambassador to Canada,

Nairobi visa office.


Ircc ottawa

Canadian Ambassador to Nigeria.

Marco Mendicino
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship .


It's getting out of hands. When those Indians were throwing tantrums last year, I was thinking they were killing their chances, never knew the oppression in this country was actually affecting my thinking and reasoning faculty.


They are reaping it now my people.


I am not good with social media, especially twitter.


Someone more knowledgeable should compose and organise how we protest this long wait. We will continue on daily basis till there's a change.


Please don't ignore . It will work.


Cc:

Mobi11
Electro
Mzmisty
Longjohnjoe

I'm totally in support of this. I have been practically unable to make major decisions since I submitted my application since Jan. 4months are gone already. We shouldn't be at their mercy I beg! Protest shouldn't necessarily have to be physical to start with, we can start on Twitter.

Thanks

Hi house, someone tried to differentiate between 'active review' and 'under processing' some few weeks ago. Can someone please refresh if you could remember.

Thanks

slim2tite:
Hello Everyone,I applied on the 25th of January for Study Visa(for me) with my spouse and kid,our medicals have been updated to pass,but I was surprised that my spouse's eligibility review has started since while mine has not started. Pls house what do you think?

Hi, please any update on your application as at today. Thanks

maestro09:


Please anyone. This is quite urgent

She is not residing in Canada, she is on visit. So use the Nigerian permanent address.

Best of luck

nwaugo:
First Bank just collect 339 naira for 1canadian dollar from my account through form A payment. Please house how much is CBN rate for 1canadian dollar now so that I will know what to do next. Is there anybody that pay through form A recently, if yes please how much did the bank charge you.

Note that CBN only sells USD for this purpose. However, the bank purchases the USD from you and remit in the currency on your invoice. In this case CAD.

I used form A in mid January, as at then USD rate from the CBN was 395.50 and CAD equivalent was 316.46. However as at yesterday CBN USD rate was 412 and dollar equivalent was 330. So I guess it's fair.

Best of luck.

Mmachisco:
I think you should request for a remark if you're sure of how well you performed. There's no harm in trying.

I will advise you to retake the exam if you have the means. Remark will likely not give you the desired score from what I'm seeing.

Best of luck.

Kkddyit:


Isn't this too harsh?

Please ignore since you have apologized. We will all celebrate in Jesus name.

Lovecars501:
the fifth time!! And u keep applying 4 it,u no pity urself can't u see dat u aren't destined to go there

Isn't this too harsh?

Upton:
Good day all.

Please I need advise on what to do.

I applied for admission with Chukwuka as my surname, Olusegun as first name and Nasir as middle name. So in my online application form, my full name is showing as Chukwuka Olusegun Nasir (surname, first name and middle name). At that moment, I didn't remember that in all my previous school documents/certificates and even National ID card and international passport, I wrote my middle name between my first name and surname, so it shows as Chukwuka Nasir Olusegun.

When the school received my supporting documents, they asked for a government issued ID because the way my name was arranged in my documents was different from how I filled it in the online application and I sent them a copy of my national ID card showing Chukwuka Nasir Olusegun explaining that in the past, I wrote my names in Surname, middle name and First name format. I haven't heard from them since and I don't know if the name concern is the reason I haven't gotten a decision yet.

I am thinking if I should just wait it out or go ahead to do a sworn one and same person affidavit and send to the school. Please I will appreciate your opinions.

Shouldn't really be an issue since all the three names are on the ID. But going forward, kindly arrange your names properly as this could be taken for someone else in it's entirety.

Best of luck.

Owerri1stSon:
Hello, Good afternoon.

I have been granted Visa to do a Master Course in Ukraine but the issue is, I don't know if I can apply for Ph.D in Canada after my Master program in Ukraine? How possible is this?

Yes you can.

wd2454418:
I need help urgently! I am to pay school fees in Canadian dollar, but I have it in naira, my consultant suggest I seek for who is in Canada, US or UK that can assist me to pay the money and I pay the person in naira.

The consultant told me raising draft in Nigeria might take 3weeks. Pls and pls I need someone to help me on this I have the money in naira.

You can use form A. It takes approximately 48 hours provided fund is available.

marcelonwa:


Like how much ?

This would typically be in relation with prior deposits. What is huge to A might be insignificant to B. Hope this helps.

Ichabodcrane:

help me out naa... time isn't on my side.

You question is not crystal clear. I'm sure if you rephrase answers will be provided.