Moadejimi:
Eligibility in view according to the notes applied for in Aug and requested by atip in september. But received a refusal yesterday on not being able to pay my fees despite making a full tuition payment with extra 1k cad in my student account and also housing deposit before applying for the visa in May.

He should keep praying, his case won't be like mine by God's grace. I just shared what the counterfoil query and answer means.

Pls y'all, avoid sending CIC messages if not necessary, all the messages I sent them appeared in my notes. They actually see the messages.

You didn't answer the question. Prior to your denial when you ordered your GCMS notes, did it say eligibility passed? If no, then Abiodunne's case cannot be like yours. Yes, all the mail you send are stored in your GCMS notes, so folks avoid sending them mails too much, it may convey you as too desperate and lead to a denial.

Igbouwanile:

Okay, remember asking u if the notes u ordered was a smart move, what does ur refusal note say? & it's cool u are reapplying for ur gcms.

yeah, I remember. There was no concrete reason stated on the Gcms note, only reason for refusal and the messages I sent when the application has passed normal processing time

Mandoy:

Thanks bro, I just weak since yesterday

Me I no weak sha. I had already removed my full hopes on it and focused on other things. Life too short for Canadian Heart Attack

jnyuwa02:


I sense something amiss. In the column where it asks who is responsible for your school expenses, did you unequivocally state that you are on FuLL SCHOLARSHIP? So many people on full scholarship make that mistake stating that they are also sponsoring themselves, thereby subjecting themselves to the whole nightmare of personal funds scrutiny. I have also observed lately that VOs are not honoring funding that comes in the form of only teaching assistantship and work study, they prefer funding to come in the way of scholarship that entails you studying without working in Canada. Just an observation from someone I am currently helping who was denied even with full scholarship comprising of TA and work study. Care to share with us what kind of full scholarship you had? Did you unequivocally state in filling the CIC form that you are on FULL SCHOLARSHIP?

I indicated full scholarship. I even explained the scholarship extensively in my LOE. The scholarship comprised of Teaching Assistance though! But it still doesn't make sense at all!

McOsheBaba:


Me I no weak sha. I had already removed my full hopes on it and focused on other things. Life too short for Canadian Heart Attack

anywqys, life goes on

Miles490:
So sorry about that bro, it’s getting clearer they don’t buy that funding thing nomore, they keep switching up lol this not the first or second case I’m seeing being refused. I think they want you to spend YOUR OWN money. I haven’t seen anyone with funding (either full or part) approved lately. It’s crazy. God dey!!

These Embassy people are very funny. If they don't want people to study in their country again, they should say it outrightly, instead of raising people's hopes

McOsheBaba:


I indicated full scholarship. I even explained the scholarship extensively in my LOE. The scholarship comprised of Teaching Assistance though! But it still doesn't make sense at all!

How much TA money did you get? How much free money? And how much where you expected to contribute from personal funds? What was your SOA balance from your own personal funds? Because I have also seen them wanting people to show that if they are unable to fufil the terms of their scholarship, they have enough personal funds to take care of their own education. Such tyranny by CIC.

McOsheBaba:


I indicated full scholarship. I even explained the scholarship extensively in my LOE. The scholarship comprised of Teaching Assistance though! But it still doesn't make sense at all!

Am so sorry for the outcome of your study application....

However, apart from the full scholarship you got, did you also put another sponsor in your application and did you put your own bank statement in your application?

matic12:


Am so sorry for the outcome of your study application....

However, apart from the full scholarship you got, did you also put another sponsor in your application and did you put your own bank statement in your application?

Yes na. I put my own bank account of about 700k. Uncle's own of over 5M.

McOsheBaba:


Yes na. I put my own bank account of about 700k. Uncle's own of over 5M.

Now I can see why. Not enough money to sponsor your education in Canada should you God forbid default the terms of your scholarship.

I was really looking forward to your approval my brother, but then God's got better plans for you.
Regards bro

McOsheBaba:
After every every, I was refused based on financial reasons. I wonder how they would deny someone who has full funding and yearly stipend of 12,000 CAD based on financial reasons. It's really sad.

It only means something better is on the way, take heart brother.
Best wishes

Mandoy:
After exactly 27 weeks, my application has been refused. A final decision hasn't been given yet.

McOsheBaba:
After every every, I was refused based on financial reasons. I wonder how they would deny someone who has full funding and yearly stipend of 12,000 CAD based on financial reasons. It's really sad.

Holy Neptune!!! This is so so sad! Kai! So sorry bro. That was so unfair of C.I.C. I wonder what their flimsy reason would be. Just take heart ok. It will only make you a better person. Don't give up.

jnyuwa02:


Now I can see why. Not enough money to sponsor your education in Canada should you God forbid default the terms of your scholarship.

Abeg, those guys no dey use sense to analyse. Why would I need a scholarship if I can afford the fees?

Mandoy:

anywqys, life goes on

So so sorry @Mandoy. I must say this is painful! It broke my heart. The best is on its way. God will compensate you will something better.

McOsheBaba:


Abeg, those guys no dey use sense to analyse. Why would I need a scholarship if I can afford the fees?

Because scholarship in Canada is needblind. Meaning scholarship decisions are made based on merits, and not who needs them. You can have a million dollars to your name and still get slammed with tonnes of free money if you have good grades and write something in your essay and thesis proposal that the school really likes. And the poor man is sent away empty if he cannot roll with the big boys in the academic circle. But I agree with you in one sense, requiring people with full scholarship to document their own money too for their education, is new policy I observed from CIC. It borders on pure tyranny!

Guys, please I need an answer to my question. Experienced guys here , help out.

I don't have 3.0 CGPA requirements for MSC in Canada, what is the other route I can follow?

Graduate diploma ,does it lead to MSC admission in Canada, as we have here it here in Nigeria?


Thanks .

001ng:
Guys, please I need an answer to my question. Experienced guys here , help out.

I don't have 3.0 CGPA requirements for MSC in Canada, what is the other route I can follow?

Graduate diploma ,does it lead to MSC admission in Canada, as we have here it here in Nigeria?


Thanks .

Some schools will waive a low GPA if you can show 2 or 3 years of work experience in the field you are applying. Heck, some schools will even accept you with no degree at all, if you can show compelling circumstances and experience. PGD is not a guarantee for MSC admission, but it surely helps. Some schools offer Foundation Studies leading to acceptance in some of their programs, but they don't guarantee anything, you will have to apply and pass through the MSC admission process like everyone else. Completing the Foundation Studies and PGD though, gives you some bragging rights during the admission process and GRE and GMAT are waived in many schools, if you complete the stated programs. I must attach a caveat however, PGD prospective students applying for visa in Nigeria face a much tougher time than masters students in getting visa. So you might want to dot your i's and cross your t's wisely. I often advice people to try and get into a masters program and go for PGD only as an absolutely last resort.

jnyuwa02:


Some schools will waive a low GPA if you can show 2 or 3 years of work experience in the field you are applying. Heck, some schools will even accept you with no degree at all, if you can show compelling circumstances and experience. PGD is not a guarantee for MSC admission, but it surely helps. Some schools offer Foundation Studies leading to acceptance in some of their programs, but they don't guarantee anything, you will have to apply and pass through the MSC admission process like everyone else. Completing the Foundation Studies and PGD though, gives you some bragging rights during the admission process and GRE and GMAT are waived in many schools, if you complete the stated programs. I must attach a caveat however, PGD prospective students applying for visa in Nigeria face a much tougher time than masters students in getting visa. So you might want to dot your i's and cross your t's wisely. I often advice people to try and get into a masters program and go for PGD only as an absolutely last resort.

Thanks .

Example of such school?

001ng:

Thanks .

Example of such school?

You can't expect to be spoon fed every information. Go do the needful due diligence for yourself. Make google your best friend. When I was doing my own research, I found some schools that invoked their own discretion to accept people with no bachelors degree or a low GPA if work experience is shown. Some had expensive tabs or deadlines that did not fall within the parameters of what I was looking for. Go find them, do your research, read up, they are there.

Ope100:
It only means something better is on the way, take heart brother.
Best wishes

Thanks bro, I'm not given up yet

OmalichaUC:

So so sorry @Mandoy. I must say this is painful! It broke my heart. The best is on its way. God will compensate you will something better.

Thanks so much I appreciate

I want to commend you guys for the good job being done here. I'm an HND graduate with a low gpa of 2.6/4.0 scale. Please do I stand a chance of getting an M.sc opportunities? I studied Urban and Regional planning. Thank you in anticipation.

I want to believe you read my opening sentence Sir.

jnyuwa02:


You didn't answer the question. Prior to your denial when you ordered your GCMS notes, did it say eligibility passed? If no, then Abiodunne's case cannot be like yours. Yes, all the mail you send are stored in your GCMS notes, so folks avoid sending them mails too much, it may convey you as too desperate and lead to a denial.

Ope100:
It only means something better is on the way, take heart brother.
Best wishes

Bro what's up with your app

Moadejimi:
Check my opening sentence again Sir.

Ok let the guy relax, they probably punished him by making him wait this long for a year because of his incessant enquiries. I think at a point they ignored him totally. He is even lucky he didn't get the desperado label tagged on him. Your call now for him to ramp up his fasting and prayers is not the way to go as his case is quite different from yours. He is a ticking approval waiting to happen as his eligibility says he has passed. It's time for feasting and thanksgiving not food deprivation.

hi
pls i need some clarification about college tuition cos i discovered some demand just deposits and later full payments before due date of like 11 days into the session. Is it possible to process Trv with the deposits or u must make full payments to process trv? tnz in anticipation.

jnyuwa02:


You can't expect to be spoon fed every information. Go do the needful due diligence for yourself. Make google your best friend. When I was doing my own research, I found some schools that invoked their own discretion to accept people with no bachelors degree or a low GPA if work experience is shown. Some had expensive tabs or deadlines that did not fall within the parameters of what I was looking for. Go find them, do your research, read up, they are there.

Thanks for your contributions so far.
I didn't ask you to spoonfeed me, I asked that question to know if you have one handy. I have been doing my research here for sometime now, all I do see is this 3.0 cut off. Asking for an example is not a bad one.

Esughusughu:
Hi guys!! Please I need your assistance. I booked Ethiopia airline from Lagos to Toronto with a stop over at Addis Ababa. On getting the itinerary, I saw stop 1- Addis Ababa to Dublin, stop 2 - Dublin to Toronto. There was no layover in Dublin. My question is, do I need an Ireland transit visa for such a trip? (I don't have one).
Since I wasn't too clear on the itinerary, I contacted the agency and the service agent didn't seem to understand, then she canceled the already paid booking. If you have an answer, kindly reply, it's urgent.
Thanks.

you don't need, have replied your email like 3 times...

I just picked up my passport. I was refused based on purpose of visit only.

Other reasons: your proposed studies are not reasonable in light of one or more of: your qualifications, previous studies, employment, level of establishment l, or your future prospects and plans.

BEng Civil Engineering (Water resources engineering option) 2013
GPA: 2.2
NYSC 2014
I've been working as a Project Manager from 2015 till date for a Private firm.
PGC- Project Management - Algonquin College
Paid for first semester
Dad's SOA- 13M
Personal SOA- 1.6M
SOP - from what I've read here, I didn't explain much.

Anyways, I have requested for my GCMS. I'll wait to know what to address.

I just picked up my passport. I was refused based on purpose of visit only.

Other reasons: your proposed studies are not reasonable in light of one or more of: your qualifications, previous studies, employment, level of establishment, or your future prospects and plans.

BEng Civil Engineering (Water resources engineering option) 2013
GPA: 2.2
NYSC 2014
I've been working as a Project Manager from 2015 till date for a Private firm.
PGC- Project Management - Algonquin College
Paid for first semester
Dad's SOA- 13M
Personal SOA- 1.6M
SOP - from what I've read here, I didn't explain much.

Anyways, I have requested for my GCMS file. I'll wait to know what to address.

McOsheBaba:


I indicated full scholarship. I even explained the scholarship extensively in my LOE. The scholarship comprised of Teaching Assistance though! But it still doesn't make sense at all!

Sorry about the outcome of your application. Quite unfortunate really. I can only see few things that MAY have raised the officer's doubt about funds 'AVAILABLE'.

Like you already know, an applicant MUST have 'sufficient and AVAILABLE' funds to cover tuition and living expenses for the first year.
I stressed the available because i noticed you mentioned a TA and a 3rd party sponsorship. The yearly stipend you will be having from the school will be under some terms and condition which can be defaulted even before you complete the first semester which may leave you without funds during your first year.

Secondly, 5m in your uncle's account does not mean you have access to it since he is a 3rd party. 700k is the funds you actually have access to.

So with a likelyhood that a TA funding leaves you with a 50:50 chance of AVAILABLE funds, a 3rd party sponsorship and a 700k personal funds, there is so much to raise a reg flag on regarding AVAILABLE funds for tuition and living expenses which is the angle that is considered.

Here is what i propose if you decide to reapply again.

1. Have your uncle transfer atleast your living expenses fund to you.
2. Increase your personal funds to say 1m
3. Provide an affidavit of sponsorship of your uncle.
4. Do not try to explain too much about the funding you have. You can't understand their educational system more than them. They know already, the more you try to explain things, the more their eyes is raised to why you are particular about bringing their attention to it. Remember, they are looking for things under the covers, you will be helping them uncover them if you do.
5. Get your GCMS note.

Regards bro.