@justmellow and others, why would the application have stayed with them for almost 8 weeks and a review on our eligibility conducted for almost 2 weeks?? Any reason in particular why it stayed that long?

JustMellow:


Hello Lekan45,

There is no way this family application would have flied using a scholarship from a government official, owing to you and your spouse's financial circumstances. The problem is not the submitted documents but still, it could also not be far from it. Irrespective of the generic nature of the gcms notes these days, its still advisable to request for it to ascertain the actual concerns of the VO. Please note that, I would attempt to proffer advise based on my knowledge.

If you intend to reapply, do away with the scholarship if the total sum which should cover all your study expenses in Canada can't be liquidified into your personal account. Also, considering your insufficient funds, it would be advisable to apply alone. One thing you should note is that, the VOs don't honour/recognized a scholarship, most from Nigeria whether government or organization except maybe on few cases of MoU between the Nigeria-Canada government.

As far as the nature of such scholarship goes and as far as the VOs are concerned, such scholarship is considered not authentic because the history or existence of the nature of the scholarship couldn't be established or ascertained. Arguably, most people on this thread that has used scholarship either from an organization or government (officials) were refused in the erstwhile. Until I see one or two testimony here or outside this thread that has gotten an approval to Canada with scholarships from Nigeria's public or private institution, then I can begin to advise on such move.

My advise are:

1. Use an individual as sponsor who you can easily establish relationship connection to.

2. Work on your funds a little bit to at least have your 1year LE

3. Since you have paid part of your tuition fees, it is good.

4. Apply as a sole applicant

5. Demonstrate how your family intend to survive in your absence. Give a break of their monthly upkeep, include evidence of enrolling your child in school for at least 1yr duration etc

6. Your spouse may also want to write a letter of support, whereby using the opportunity to demonstrate that she's well-established and gainfully employed. In she can state the monthly allowances you've made available for the family's upkeep. She can also include her payslips, employment letter, promotion letter etc to support her claim of been financially established.

7. If possible, get a medical healthcare plan for them at least for 6 - 12 months and build on this as part of the provisions made for their wellbeing.

8. Your study plan should be good and convey vital details and be able to provide explanations to your cover the weakest link in your application.

I think I should stop here.

All the best

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JustMellow:


Hello Lekan45,

There is no way this family application would have flied using a scholarship from a government official, owing to you and your spouse's financial circumstances. The problem is not the submitted documents but still, it could also not be far from it. Irrespective of the generic nature of the gcms notes these days, its still advisable to request for it to ascertain the actual concerns of the VO. Please note that, I would attempt to proffer advise based on my knowledge.

If you intend to reapply, do away with the scholarship if the total sum which should cover all your study expenses in Canada can't be liquidified into your personal account. Also, considering your insufficient funds, it would be advisable to apply alone. One thing you should note is that, the VOs don't honour/recognized a scholarship, most from Nigeria whether government or organization except maybe on few cases of MoU between the Nigeria-Canada government.

As far as the nature of such scholarship goes and as far as the VOs are concerned, such scholarship is considered not authentic because the history or existence of the nature of the scholarship couldn't be established or ascertained. Arguably, most people on this thread that has used scholarship either from an organization or government (officials) were refused in the erstwhile. Until I see one or two testimony here or outside this thread that has gotten an approval to Canada with scholarships from Nigeria's public or private institution, then I can begin to advise on such move.

My advise are:

1. Use an individual as sponsor who you can easily establish relationship connection to.

2. Work on your funds a little bit to at least have your 1year LE

3. Since you have paid part of your tuition fees, it is good.

4. Apply as a sole applicant

5. Demonstrate how your family intend to survive in your absence. Give a break of their monthly upkeep, include evidence of enrolling your child in school for at least 1yr duration etc

6. Your spouse may also want to write a letter of support, whereby using the opportunity to demonstrate that she's well-established and gainfully employed. In she can state the monthly allowances you've made available for the family's upkeep. She can also include her payslips, employment letter, promotion letter etc to support her claim of been financially established.

7. If possible, get a medical healthcare plan for them at least for 6 - 12 months and build on this as part of the provisions made for their wellbeing.

8. Your study plan should be good and convey vital details and be able to provide explanations to your cover the weakest link in your application.

I think I should stop here.

All the best

Quite comprehensive, open and precise. Thank you.
Your advise would be put into good use.

Thank you.

JustMellow:


Hello Lekan45,

There is no way this family application would have flied using a scholarship from a government official, owing to you and your spouse's financial circumstances. The problem is not the submitted documents but still, it could also not be far from it. Irrespective of the generic nature of the gcms notes these days, its still advisable to request for it to ascertain the actual concerns of the VO. Please note that, I would attempt to proffer advise based on my knowledge.

If you intend to reapply, do away with the scholarship if the total sum which should cover all your study expenses in Canada can't be liquidified into your personal account. Also, considering your insufficient funds, it would be advisable to apply alone. One thing you should note is that, the VOs don't honour/recognized a scholarship, most from Nigeria whether government or organization except maybe on few cases of MoU between the Nigeria-Canada government.

As far as the nature of such scholarship goes and as far as the VOs are concerned, such scholarship is considered not authentic because the history or existence of the nature of the scholarship couldn't be established or ascertained. Arguably, most people on this thread that has used scholarship either from an organization or government (officials) were refused in the erstwhile. Until I see one or two testimony here or outside this thread that has gotten an approval to Canada with scholarships from Nigeria's public or private institution, then I can begin to advise on such move.

My advise are:

1. Use an individual as sponsor who you can easily establish relationship connection to.

2. Work on your funds a little bit to at least have your 1year LE

3. Since you have paid part of your tuition fees, it is good.

4. Apply as a sole applicant

5. Demonstrate how your family intend to survive in your absence. Give a break of their monthly upkeep, include evidence of enrolling your child in school for at least 1yr duration etc

6. Your spouse may also want to write a letter of support, whereby using the opportunity to demonstrate that she's well-established and gainfully employed. In she can state the monthly allowances you've made available for the family's upkeep. She can also include her payslips, employment letter, promotion letter etc to support her claim of been financially established.

7. If possible, get a medical healthcare plan for them at least for 6 - 12 months and build on this as part of the provisions made for their wellbeing.

8. Your study plan should be good and convey vital details and be able to provide explanations to your cover the weakest link in your application.

I think I should stop here.

All the best

Thank you Sir...

Can you please elaborate on "job prospect"? I don't seem to understand considering we are both employed and will not be seeking one. Secondly, we have already applied for study leave and leave of absence for her period of study. If I may add, the worth of the scholarship is well above the figure you mentioned.

Also, if you can, please give clues on how these loopholes can be covered. I will appreciate it. Thank you.

Qudkom:


Sorry about the refusal but this application is embodied with so many fundamental flaws;
1. If you're traveling with a wife and a child you new nothing less than 12million as proof of funds.

2. With the difficulty in obtaining a study visa and the continuous refusal based on home ties it is usually advisable to have your family temporarily in Nigeria to serve that purpose.

3. The job prospect and chances of coming back is also very low.

You really need to deal with this loopholes.

No relationship at all other than he is representing the Constituency we both come from. She went a rigorous process in obtaining the scholarship. Written exam,
interview, paper presentation of business to be engaged in the same Constituency after completion of the study.

The scholarship covers for tuition, accommodation,
feeding, study learning materials and other living expenses throughout her study period

MisterSpark:
Hello Bro, sorry about your refusal.

I am not a guru, However could you mention;

1-Your relationship to this lawmaker?
2-Does his scholarship offer cover only study or both living allowance for the duration of your wife’s study?

Hopefully other experienced followers here could help put you in the right direction.


Best wishes ahead...

REFUSED.... Wife applied for study permit, husband for open work permit, daughter visitor visa.

Refusal reason - will not leave after completion of study/work/visit based on 1. Family ties in home country and Canada. 2. Prospect of employment in Home country 3. Personal asset and Financial Status.

Wife documents submitted

Detailed scholarship from an elected government official (lawmaker) on his official letterhead. Paid 1st semester tuition already
All employment documents (civil servant)
A letter from a monarch
Acceptance letter from the tuition
Stated that study leave from work have applied for
Letter of Intent
Marriage certificate

Husband documents
SoA showing 1.6m balance (inflow of 1.8m) in 3+months
All employment details (civil servant)
A legal agreement by the family indicating the husband has been given the right to manage the family's asset existing and to be procured.
A letter of introduction from a business lead partner stating the husband's stake and duties in the business.
A letter from another monarch
Stated that leave of absence from work has been applied for
Marriage certificate

Daughter
Birth certificate
And other IMME forms....


To reapply
Wife additional documents
A letter and statement from her cooperative Society showing her savings of 650k
A bank balance of 280k
Family pictures
Sworn affidavit to the Honourable stating that she will return.
Pension fund account balance.

Husband
Same bank balance (improved inflow and outflow)
Vehicle documents
Updated letter of Explanation stating ties with family.
Pension fund account balance.

Please, experts in the house, what are suggestions? What should be remove, what should be added?

Being fully governmentally employed, why the employment prospects again? In wife's intent, she wants to have a change of career owing to her personal interest and past job experience.
Short term goals and long terms goals were clearly stated and very relevant to the nature of the community.

We have just received refusal letter. Reasons are based on family ties in Canada and Nigeria, personal assets and financial status, employment prospects in home country.

We are both employed and pensionable,
We do have personal assets and even managing family assets
Family ties in home country is well established too.

What's to be done guys?

Lekan45:
Hey guys, great job being done with the information shared. It helps a great deal.

I had hoped that I'd share a positive outcome for our application but things didn't go as anticipated.

My wife got a scholarship by a government official with comprehensive details of the funding.

She applied for a PGD in business management, she studied accounting and education. Admission secured, letter of acceptance uploaded. First semester tuition was even paid.

We have a daughter. Less than 4 years.

I have in my account 1.6m and a cash inflow of 1.9m in 3+ months.

We both work for a state government and I have sufficient ties.

I submitted close to 8 different documents displaying my ties to my home community ranging from employment letters, landed properties and estate management deed, two other businesses I am engaged in, letters from two strong traditional rulers with internet presence, a leave of absence from work...

No criminal record.

In our letters, we stated our short term goals, long term goals, expectations upon our return to contribute to the community as per the scholarship. We stated why she chose that course, why I need to go with them, what I know and what experience I could probably bring back to Nigeria to help develop my community.

She applied for study permit, I applied for spousal open work permit, and our girl for a visitor visa.

Our application was submitted on 15th of January, Biometrics done and updated on 21st January, a ghost update on 26th of Feb and shockingly, 7 weeks (9th March 2020) after biometrics, we were sent a BVL.

From the information shared on this platform so far, applications that go as far as 7 weeks and a ghost update have got a good chance, as a matter of fact, good as done. We are still processing what could have gone wrong..

We are waiting for our refusal letter... Contemplating if we should reapply, appeal or just focus on making the best out of what we have here. That scholarship opportunity may never come again.

What should we do

PS: Our application was verified and vetted by a former Visa Officer (not Canadian) before we applied.

Hey guys, great job being done with the information shared. It helps a great deal.

I had hoped that I'd share a positive outcome for our application but things didn't go as anticipated.

My wife got a scholarship by a government official with comprehensive details of the funding.

She applied for a PGD in business management, she studied accounting and education. Admission secured, letter of acceptance uploaded. First semester tuition was even paid.

We have a daughter. Less than 4 years.

I have in my account 1.6m and a cash inflow of 1.9m in 3+ months.

We both work for a state government and I have sufficient ties.

I submitted close to 8 different documents displaying my ties to my home community ranging from employment letters, landed properties and estate management deed, two other businesses I am engaged in, letters from two strong traditional rulers with internet presence, a leave of absence from work...

No criminal record.

In our letters, we stated our short term goals, long term goals, expectations upon our return to contribute to the community as per the scholarship. We stated why she chose that course, why I need to go with them, what I know and what experience I could probably bring back to Nigeria to help develop my community.

She applied for study permit, I applied for spousal open work permit, and our girl for a visitor visa.

Our application was submitted on 15th of January, Biometrics done and updated on 21st January, a ghost update on 26th of Feb and shockingly, 7 weeks (9th March 2020) after biometrics, we were sent a BVL.

From the information shared on this platform so far, applications that go as far as 7 weeks and a ghost update have got a good chance, as a matter of fact, good as done. We are still processing what could have gone wrong..

We are waiting for our refusal letter... Contemplating if we should reapply, appeal or just focus on making the best out of what we have here. That scholarship opportunity may never come again.

What should we do

PS: Our application was verified and vetted by a former Visa Officer (not Canadian) before we applied.