Luckymama:
Update and Landing gist. Sorry this will be long but I wanted to update the house on some issues that were coming up when I was active on the thread (Part 17).

[/b]Background[b]. I applied for the study visa in 2020 during COVID. Deferred my admission till May 2021. I am female, married with children. I didn’t apply with my husband or children, but they all had existing U.S and Canadian Visas. The plan was to travel with the family, then apply for my husband’s work permit within Canada.

With Covid restrictions, I couldn’t travel with my family when school started so I started online. Someone advised me to send an email requesting exemption for my family members to travel with me, which I did. I first applied for the children attaching their birth certificates, my student visa and their birth certificates. After receiving theirs, I applied for my husband. Attached our wedding certificate, his proof of funds and his visit visa. He was also granted leave to travel.

We landed at Vancouver, and while filling the passport update form, stated that my family was going to be with me for the duration of my studies. There’s a separate section where students and new immigrants are processed. We were directed to that section. The lady processing me asked what documentation we will need and I said I needed a Spouse Open Work Permit for my husband and landing record for my children. She asked if I had applied for it before leaving my country and I said no, but I would like to have it. After conferring with one of her colleagues, she asked if I travelled through the U.S and I said no. Apparently if you transit through the U.S, it’s easier to get your Work permit at the border. Anyway after some hesitation she gave us the required permits.

IMPORTANT POINTS:
1. For those that are able to, it’s easier to get documentation from within Canada. If for instance your children are American citizens or your husband already has a Canadian visiting visa, it’s better to wait until you are all within Canada to ask for documents. A Spouse open work permit can take more than 6 months to process from Nigeria

2. Always ask for what you want. Initially I was afraid to ask for the work and permit at the boarder, because it is clearly stated on the website that if you know your family is going to stay with you during your studies, then you must apply at the same time. I was worried that they will question me on why I didn’t apply for my spouses work permit when I applied for my student visa. But I sha summoned up
Courage and asked. The worst that can happen is they will say no.

Thank you to all who have been giving selflessly on this thread. Every step of this journey, from my first US visa and Canadian visa, to the entire process of getting the study visa would not have been possible without the advice I got from this thread and other threads on the travel section. May all who are on this journey also get successful results. It is, and will continue to end in praise.

Wow I always love to hear landing gist.May canada favour you and your family. It will go round

Please which email should I contact for enquiry about my study permit application
I applied since march

Esmeob:


Sorry I'm late guys

It has ended in Praise.

TIMELINE
Submitted- March 17
Confirmation of submission- March 17
Biometrics Collection Letter- March 18
Biometrics completed- March 19
Upfront Medicals- April 1
NSE Request- April 14
Medicals Passed- April 16
IELTS- April 19(I had to prepare for this exam in four days and omo it was stressful die. Result came in on April 26)
NSE submitted- April 26
NSE Submission Confirmation- April 28
Eligibility review- April 28
BVL-June 17
PPR-June 17

Hello Esmeob,

This is indeed thankful news. Big congratulations.

Cheers!

Luckymama:
Apparently if you transit through the U.S, it’s easier to get your Work permit at the border. Anyway after some hesitation she gave us the required permits.

Congratulations. Please what do you mean by statement in bold? Does it mean if i fly from Nigeria through say Amsterdam, then USA before landing in Canada even if i dont have an existing USA visa?

Leyemoshood:


Congratulations. Please what do you mean by statement in bold? Does it mean if i fly from Nigeria through say Amsterdam, then USA before landing in Canada even if i dont have an existing USA visa?

You can’t transit through US without a US visa. But if you happen to have a US visa, you can book your flight through the US. E.g through Emirates you can go to Toronto via New York.

owee:
Hello Guys,

I got an email this morning. Thinking it was BVL (liver failed me as I was expecting two emails in quick succession as people normally get here). behold it was a medical request. Note that I had submitted upfront medical (expires in August) while applying in April (also got NSE request in late April). Not sure what to do atm. Should I resend the medical form via web form and emails or request for a new medical at Qlife?

Your advise pls.

Cc: @Lekkiboboe, Justmellow, Frankrobbin and all comrades pls

Hello Owee,

You can use the still valid e-medicals slip to respond to the officer's MER and thereafter, book an appointment for re-medicals to allow you to have a valid medical record when facilitating entry to Canada.

Small congratulations for now. The big one is well preserved in my best wishes to you.

Best of Luck

jonosas:


TIMELINE
First-time applicant

*Masters (MENG) Mechanical Engineering, University of Windsor, Fall 2021 (deferred from InterSummer 2021)

*Background: B.Sc Mech Engr; 10 years’ relevant work experience; home-ties: family, land, pension.

Upfront medicals (IOM Abj) – 1st April
IELTS exam (in preparation for NSE request), General CBT – 3rd April
Application submitted - 14th April
Biometrics - 16th April
NSE (IELTS and MBS) request – 26th April
IELTS and MBS submitted – 28th April
Eligibility review started - 4th May
Medicals updated to pass - 19th May
BVL & PPR (3 minutes apart) – 16th June

Hello Jonosas,

Thank you for the recognition and appreciation. Know that it was highly appreciated.

Prosper!

Olaa123:


Been a long time you were away! How are you doing mama?

It’s been quite stressful, coping with work and online school. I do check on the thread once a while sha. All thanks to God

These IRCC people sef. You'll be emailing and sending webforms to them, yet they will not reply. Very painful. Very very painful.

Please, is there any other February applicant still waiting for them? Or na only me waka come?

tonnymexx:
Yes boss I have a registered the business long ago but the business is a family business so am helping my dad to manage the business.
Have applied for study permit visa twice on 2018 but i was denied twice should I order for GCMS before I apply for my next visa application or I should just apply?
Thanks

what reason did they give 4 denial in the rejection letter ?

Darmison:


2nd Applicantion 12th April
LOA: MBA UCW
An hour after gcms enter.
Background check started immediately as well.
I didn't notice the exact day my eligibility started but I'm sure it was between a week after I put in my application.
4 ghost update and later got another update when they updated my Medical.
NB: I sent webform and email of my medical last week when someone mentioned he uploaded his upfront medical yet they requested again.
11th of June- Medical passed
On Saturday someone mentioned he was refused cause of IMM1294E, i went back to check if I didn't make mistake. Gbam I made a simple mistake of year of graduation. I gave up right at that moment. Justmellow/ gcmswriters advised I send another through webform. They haven't acknowledged till now.
16th of June- Passport Request.

S/0 to Gcmswriters. They wrote my LOE and CV though with a cost. The LOE and CV helped me with backed with God's grace helped my profile massively. I recommend them.

Hello Darmison,

You overcame and conquered through your resilience. Thank you for the recognition, it means so much.

Prosper!

joideviv:


So the account has to be a business account and not personal (in my sponsor's name)?

u have to declare ur sponsor's means of income and if its business, u have to show evidence which is d CAC documents and business statements of account to show she is indeed running a business.some ppl add tax

Goodday all,please for someone who just gained admission for MAY 2022,what time is appropraite to apply for Study visa,when its the deadline from IRCC

Please answers are needed,cos this POF matter is serious

Have you requested for gcms note?

Kenechim:
These IRCC people sef. You'll be emailing and sending webforms to them, yet they will not reply. Very painful. Very very painful.

Please, is there any other February applicant still waiting for them? Or na only me waka come?

Feb 11 and still waiting

Kenechim:
These IRCC people sef. You'll be emailing and sending webforms to them, yet they will not reply. Very painful. Very very painful.

Please, is there any other February applicant still waiting for them? Or na only me waka come?

Did you end up applying for another gcms notes?

Kenechim:
?

larryrichie:
Good morning Everyone.
I am new here and am about to apply for my Canadian Student Visa Application, Please i need some advice.
Am using myself as Sponsor, I have the founds in my bank account since last year, tho the money were not sent into the account at once, this are payment from the sales of my business , i will like to know if there is any issue of me keeping the money in the account and have not make any withdrawal, this year i had credited the account 2times, i will like to also know must i keep running the account or just leave the funds there.
Please advise  any one in the house
@Frankrobbn1 @Justmellow @Adiekwe1@Lekiboboe @NairaLuck @justwise @Akannitommy and other gurus, please advice

Hello Larryrichie,

IRCC and/or the VO have no authority on how applicants should save or utilize their saved resources.

What is important is been able to demonstrate reliable and proof of business income and company registration. There must be a well-established origin of the hoarded cash.

Kindly do not run the account unnecessarily to avoid money lodgement. It is not a red flag not to have constant outflows, but it is most important to have regular inflows especially since you are self-employed as a businessperson.

From your post, it seems some of the cash came in as lumps, ensure it is properly addressed to avoid "Personal Assets and Financial Status" refusal ground.

Best of Luck

Sapte:
Sorry boss. Just advised him based on my personal experience with instagram agents especially those telling graduate with BSC to opt for another degree at the Univeristy of Manitoba. Am sorry please. Yours is different. I have heard alot about you.

Hello Sapte,

I was only teasing. Of course, you did great with your advice. It's a nice one.

I look forward to your testimony here.

Cheers!

MyRace:
Good afternoon all,

PPR just dropped after 1 year and 6 days (June 10 2020 to June 16 2021) there's a long story coming, just be patient,

Please can someone advise me on what to do if I can't find my Yellow Biometric Slip?

Also, where do I get the consent forms from?

I'd appreciate your responses.

Thank you all

Hello MyRace,

Indeed, you did a race. I still remember your moniker. Big congratulations.

Cheers!

...

My best wishes are with you Evergreen22. We await the cheerful news.

websta:
Hello Fam,
I want to know if the embassy do give visa to people who applied to Graduate Certificate programs of 1yr with the reason of changing career path. I have a BSc but wanna change career path.

Hello Websta,

It is not impossible, but a career switch reduces the visa chances especially when there is insufficient justification, blur demonstration of progression, or unclear prospect or projection.

It will be wise to go for a study that well-align with your previous study (if a recent graduate) or experience.

Best of Luck

Kunfu:

I submitted May 23rd
Yes I submitted all NSE requirements with my application

was ur MBS for 1 year?.if yes, then there is no need for NSE request cos u have sent the requirements already.except if ur MBS was 6 months

Kudiratu28:
Hello everyone, please I want to study Health informatics and I thinking of applying to confederation college in Thunder Bay or George brown in Toronto. Please are they good enough? Any other suggestions would be welcomed.

And also please if I have two year work experience and I go for a year program, would it be advisable, for pr in the future?

Hello Kudiratu28,

Confederation College isn't entirely a poor study hub despite its poor ranking. George Brown College is also a good one too and ranks higher than Confederation.

If you fortify yourself with adequate research, you may be able to attain PR with a 1-year program. To do it conveniently, a 2-year program is ideal or you can decide to pursue a second program of 6 months or 1-year at length to get a 3-years work permit under PGWPP.

If you see a program that suits your profile accordingly and demonstrates progression and that has a WIL component whether it's a 1-year or 2-years study, grab it.

Best of Luck

BaaleOfOntario:
Have you requested for gcms note?

Yes. My first GCMS (in April) came back empty. Second one (received first week of June) has Review Required, but there's no reason given for the Review Required. I ordered a third one late last night.

Teenie19:

Feb 11 and still waiting

Eeeiiyyaa! Hopefully both you and I will get a response soon.

Teenie19:
Did you end up applying for another gcms notes?

Yes, I did. I applied last night. That's another bout of waiting. I hope though I get a positive decision before the notes arrive.

Study Permit processing time for Outland Application is down to 7weeks.

Kenechim:


Yes. My first GCMS (in April) came back empty. Second one (received first week of June) has Review Required, but there's no reason given for the Review Required. I ordered a third one late last night.

To avoid delay of anything incase or you need to counter VO concerns. Just do like me.

I order every 20days.

Enjay316:

was ur MBS for 1 year?.if yes, then there is no need for NSE request cos u have sent the requirements already.except if ur MBS was 6 months

Yes my sponsor's MBS is for 1year hope it's acceptable

wole24:
Good morning,

Please I want to ask if my wife can be my sponsor.

She is a civil servant in the federal government and she does Business in her personal name. Her personal business account is running very well and also she has a different salary account. We intend to say she took money from her co-operative to explain a lump sum in her account. We also have kids but I am the only one going for study. I'm also working (Bank) but my salary is not that high.

Please any tangible advice?? This will really help.

Hello Wole24,

As long as the funds belong to your spouse and the funds in the cooperative savings record bears your spouse's information as the name on her travel document, supply the necessary evidence or authorized liquidation documents or redemption certificate as proof of trace for the inflow into your spouse's BA.

It is also reasonable to present your POF if your spouse will act as a sponsor or as the case may be.

Best of Luck

Jideks:
First time applicant
Timeline:
• Submitted application on the 23rd of April.
• Received Biometrics Request on the 24th of April.
• Received NSE Request on the 26th of April.

This timeline is amaaaaaaazing! I knew it when I said you're favored. You truly are! Congratulations again. God is just too good

tracy0803409:
Goodday all,please for someone who just gained admission for MAY 2022,what time is appropraite to apply for Study visa,when its the deadline from IRCC

Please answers are needed,cos this POF matter is serious

You have enough time to build your proof of funds and application do not rush, you could use this period till Oct to build your funds then apply in oct that will be 6 months to your resumption.

Please our Honourable gurus.I have a question especially 4 those that applied and use their present employment as part of Economic ties.Do they call ur company ?. I intend to get a letter from my HR for study leave but its between d both of us cos my company does not grant study full leave.except if u are doing part time here in Nigeria .moreover my MD will be so angry and disappointed if he finds out am leaving the country cos am so important to the company by God's grace.so my question is .does IRCC verify employment aside ur salary statement of account which obviously shows u get salaries from the company,ur employment and promotion letters, ur company Email nd I.D card etc.will they still want to call the company?.plz for those who have submitted their company ID cards ,employment letters etc.did they call ur company?

my HR wants me to verify this before giving me that letter cos only my General manager can instruct him to give such letter and if we tell the GM,he will tell the MD that am planning to leave.i dont even wanna think of that impact on out relationship nd the favour I get from him.please I need answers oo.thanks .

moreover it's my GM phone no that is on the letter headed paper used for my employment and promotion letter.i hope they wont call the man