moyin1010:
Waoh Hmmm. My brother just don't give up. Send me your email please.

favour56:
Hello Everyone,
I have been a silent observer here since June, 2016 when my first visa application was 12weeks and counting. I was eventually refused august 19th (applied since march) reasons were level of education and current employment status , like others that applied for a PGD program. It was frustrating and exhausting. At first I didn't want to reapply because I didn't know where to start from and how to convince the visa officers. My best option will be going for a masters degree, but at the level of my career that's not what I want at the moment. So I contacted my school is Canada and they requested for the CAIPS note. It came back after 28days and their reasons were with my level of education ( BnSC Nursing) and the fact that I'm currently employed they don't see any reason I should be going for a post graduate diploma programme so therefore they don't think I'm a genuine student that would return after studies. When I got this all hope was lost. Getting a master degree was the only way out I said to myself. Then school offered to be my agent if I want to reapply and gave some tips like stressing how getting further degree is not what's next in my career, how international exposure in clinical and medical field will help get a more satisfying job in Nigeria. I took my time and composed another letter of explanation( my first letter of explanation wasn't well detailed) . I poured my heart out and explained my short and long term goals and how the diploma program will really help to achieve them. I was encouraged by friends and family to give it one more trial. I summoned all the courage, picked myself up and gave it my all one more time. I got letter of introduction and study leave permit from where I'm working and most importantly I basically committed everything into God's hand because it's a miracle I really needed. I worked on my faith and I did an upfront medicals( wasn't called for medicals in my first application)
I got bank statement( my dad is the sponsor) and sponsor's letter.
On October 28th I submitted through paper route and I prayed and hoped for a miracle. I set my mind on 2months for a miracle to happen.
To the glory of God the miracle worker I tracked my application on the 1st of December and I saw your passport has been dispatched from accra to VFS on 30/11/2016. I didn't believe it at first, I had to collect a colleagues phone to check again and I saw the same thing. I was scared, at the same time thanking God for fast response. I didn't know what the decision was but I just held on to my faith that it has been approved.
I haven't collected my package from lagos as I type this. But I know God that has started this good thing will finish it.
I'm typing this long story to encourage someone, we can always give it one more trial, search within your heart and ask yourself is this what is really next for me? Can I go ahead with another program? Does my choice tally with previous education background ? For me the diploma program is what I really needed now and opting for another degree won't really matter without the level of experience I want to acquire first. It's really important to compose a letter of explanation to explain why you are going for the program and how it wil help your career in Nigeria.
Then take it to the Lord in prayers, let him take control and direct your path. The waiting period is not easy. I decided not to check Naira land or any other forum people discuss their visa ordeals because as much as it helps to gather information it also increases my anxiety level. ( don't get it wrong, I got very good informations here that helped when I was reapplying)
All thanks be to God. I got my package today and it has been approved within the space of a month. I do serve a living God.
I hope I have encouraged someone to hold on to their goals/ dreams no matter how many times they have been disappointed or let down. The God that has done mine can do yours too.
If you don't think this is a miracle I don't know how else to convince you.
Do your part, pray and give it all to God.
I wish all the people waiting on their TRV a swift and positive response. You too will share your testimony by the grace of God

Mikymiko:
Just got refused on insufficient fund to pay for tuition and purpose of visit.

michV:
it is always painful when a GURU who selflessly assist others to successfully get their TRVs and it turns out this way. just few days back i just only log on to this thread in search of your fruitful testimony as i told you on chat last week that your response from CIC wldn't exceed this week friday. @mikymiko from experience i may not say THE PURPOSE OF VISIT was as a result of your program.NO.. purpose of visit has accomplices of which Insufficient funds is also 1 of them. if your course was not related to you UG,your intended school in canada wouldn't have given you admission in that field for Masters onlike PGD(C) that gives admission in almost any field.i feel YOUR STUDY PLAN a.k.a SOP must have passed a wrong signal to the VO to question purpose of visit too. but if you are skeptical, apply for ur GCMS NOTE before reapplying especially in this re-occuring issue of FUNDS..
you are the last person i look up to here this year to hear his success story.. I hang up my ''guru'' boot for this thread as i am happy i have touched lives and my part of contributions made success stories.with this sad story of @mikymiko,i make a painful exit.......

STENON:
Thanks so much.

I saw same list of least developed countries for app fee waiver at UBC, yet I read that app fee was waived for Nigeria at UBC.

STENON:
Yes, my OFFICIAL transcripts came late so I forfeited it including the scholarship nomination.

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N/B: I think this forum has to exhaust a discussion on how to feel that column for funds on application form, because I feel when not properly filled would certainly give insufficient fund even if your account is huge.

judlice84:
I got to Canada yesterday with Air Maroc. Their price is relatively cheap, not an excellent serivice on board but can be considered ok. We landed like 8pm and the view from air was perfect. I have already started my registration and getting my affairs in order. For those of us who are still in the process, I say unto you: please do not give up on this dream. It worths every penny, anxiety, heart ache and time. When you get here, you will understand what I mean.

P.S: mikymiko, sorry to hear your story. Take it as a challenge and face it squarely. Let the FAVOUR of the Lord be upon you all and let your Canadian dreams be fulfilled.

Still battling jetlag. It defeated me last night but I will fight this night .

michV:
I hang up my ''guru'' boot for this thread as i am happy i have touched lives and my part of contributions made success stories.with this sad story of @mikymiko,i make a painful exit.......

Folaroyal:


A VO will want to ... (1) See that an applicant is able and can well support his/her first year of study tuition and living costs without recourse to public funds...... by showing proof of funding for just that tuition as specified "first year tuition" in your offer letter + 10,000CAD..... (That is the cic regulation)
** available funds is the total of your bank balances, fixed investment, and that part a sponsor pledges to give per annum.

(2) That applicant possesses such ability as being able to continuously support tuition and living costs in preceding years...
*** by means of e.g. rent payment on property, pension statements, fixed deposits, affidavit of sponsorships.

wiljen120:


Good to hear that you landed safely, please what did you encounter at the port of entry. What are the questions asked?

Osemigho:


What happens when someone have thesis scholarship covering fees and upkeep, same account rules still apply?

Am gathering info on typical minimum balance people don use. Especially if it is scholarship and personal or direct family account alone.

Mikymiko:
Just got refused on insufficient fund to pay for tuition and purpose of visit.

Folaroyal:


A VO will want to ... (1) See that an applicant is able and can well support his/her first year of study tuition and living costs without recourse to public funds...... by showing proof of funding for just that tuition as specified "first year tuition" in your offer letter + 10,000CAD..... (That is the cic regulation)
** available funds is the total of your bank balances, fixed investment, and that part a sponsor pledges to give per annum.

(2) That applicant possesses such ability as being able to continuously support tuition and living costs in preceding years...
*** by means of e.g. rent payment on property, pension statements, fixed deposits, affidavit of sponsorships.

Mikymiko:
What date did you apply? Did you apply via paper route or online route?
PGC or PGD?

dasolechild:
i applied on the 10th of october

Mikymiko:
What date did you apply? Did you apply via paper route or online route?
PGC or PGD?

blaugrana82:
hello guy, i just tracked my paper application this evening and i saw that it's been dispatched. pls guys what does this mean? cos I've not got a medical mail yet and i didn't link my application online. pls guys i need ur replies

dasolechild:
I applied on the 10th october, online route and its a PGC

Mikymiko:
Just be optimistic.

Mikymiko:
Just be optimistic.

Mikymiko:



REAPPLIED: October 19, 2016 with an upfront E medical slip via paper route.
Medical passed on October 31, 2016.
Refusal: December 22, 2016 on insufficient fund to pay for tuition and purpose of visit. Other reason are: Based on academic history and study plan, I am not satisfied that applicant is a bonafide student.



Pray for Mikymiko

Mikymiko:
Just got refused on insufficient fund to pay for tuition and purpose of visit.

KayPapi:
I dey vex o cause you don't understand how much I was discouraged on here to not pursue PGC on here. I was just stubborn & faithful with my application.
Previous concern? Nothing sure of what you mean
Think I asked about possibility of applying from UK, is that it?

KayPapi:
This post is for the hopeless, less confident and doubtful hopefuls.
I got passport request for PGC, Conestoga College, already have a masters in UK.
My God is bigger.
More to come later when it's stamped.
Best Xmas Gift ever.

Mikymiko:
Just got refused on insufficient fund to pay for tuition and purpose of visit.