I have a degree in geosciences ,but hoping to do a Post graduate diploma in computer networking.
I have some IT professional certifications (A+, CCNA). Presently learning Python programming to add to it.

Do I stand a good chance of convincing the V.O?

saucepan:



He intends to visit often but not to settle. You know when you are younger, you have all your options open. For instance you can work odd jobs etc for a start. You have less responsibilities but as one grows your responsibility to yourself , your family, community, church etc increases, so yes odd as it may seem he has no intention to resart his life in his 40s.
But on a very light note, I didn't get the USA joke. Abeg some of us don dey approach middle age and can't quite catch some of this stuff. So my dear be gracious and explain to me
Cheers dear.

This is one fine "matured" woman. God bless you (real good) ma'am

Jjxtobi:
Just collected my passport today. Canadian visa no fine like that ohh

Come and give me na

Officialcomo:
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.

I'll advice you change course to something else....as a project manager a PGD in that is not helpful....you just need either PRINCE 2 or PMP...so look for something that helps improve your flexibility.

Austinpee4:

Study permit will be issued to cover the duration of your program. If there is a need to extend your program, you will have to apply for an extension while in Canada.

Thanks for the reply

jnyuwa02:


First of all congrats over your admission and full scholarship. I have full scholarship from the University of Saskatchewan too. It's like they have much money to give out to international students.

All jokes aside, you do not need to worry about any gaps in your education as long as you explain what you were up to in those time gaps. I observed they are very keen on gaps, I had a gap of two months from when I returned back to Nigeria and did nothing, but just chilling and catching up on family life. The VAC staff would tolerate no gaps left blank and made me refill my form twice accounting for those gaps and what I was doing. That is one of the benefits of doing paperoute than online application. You get guidance, while online there is no guidance, you are left susceptible to your own whims and caprice.

A second masters instead of a PHD always brings concern about purpose of study to the VOs. But I am confident that as a fully funded prospective student, you can demonstrate to the VO your passion for studies and what made you choose a second masters instead of PHD. Do not try to feign an excuse, come out clean. Tell them why you have chosen the field of study, why in Canada and how what you are studying will be an investment in the future of our country.

pls i sent you a mail. Kindly check. Thanks

chukzyfcbb:
I have a degree in geosciences ,but hoping to do a Post graduate diploma in computer networking.
I have some IT professional certifications (A+, CCNA). Presently learning Python programming to add to it.

Do I stand a good chance of convincing the V.O?

Not until you add Python dance to it.

Hi guys, Just got my GCMS notes. Full reasons are as follows: Limited economic and social ties to my home country, Study plan not consistent with past studies, sponsored by 3rd party, relationship with 3rd party & history of financial support not well substantiated. Therefore no sufficient funds for tuition and upkeep during first year of studies in Canada and not a genuine student that will leave by end of Study.

Pheeww!!!

In my little opinion, I see some mistakes from their end eg. Recall I mentioned that I went on vacation to Canada easy in the year for vacation so still have my multiple TR visa. So don't where the limited social and economic ties is coming from. Also, about inconsistent study plans what I applied for Masters of Technology and Entrepreneurship Innovation while my first degree was computer science and I work in a financial institution with 5 years experience! So I really can't relate with their take on this.

Furthermore, I stated in my SOP that my elder sister would CO SPONSOR not sole sponsor because I presented my bank account statement and shares documents. My tuition fee is roughly CAD 23,000 while I was being modest and stated CAD 37,000 at hand. (Although all funds in the bank account statements are far more than CAD 37,000 (Perhaps ithia was where I goffed). I provided a court Affividavit to address the relationship between my elder sister and I. May I mentioned that when I traveled I went with my elder sister's son and applied for our visiting visa then together. Infact in my family information page when I applied for TV and study permit i had always stated my elder sister's details which is a proof and I maintained the consistency. Well as per no sufficient fund for tuition, I paid a token advised by the department that I applied to. Was I supposed to pay all the tuition fee. Guys and gurus in the house please assist me.

We shall get our visas no matter what obstacle ,Amen

Hi guys, Just got my GCMS notes. Full reasons are as follows: Limited economic and social ties to my home country, Study plan not consistent with past studies, sponsored by 3rd party, relationship with 3rd party & history of financial support not well substantiated. Therefore no sufficient funds for tuition and upkeep during first year of studies in Canada and not a genuine student that will leave by end of Study.

Pheeww!!!

In my little opinion, I see some mistakes from their end eg. Recall I mentioned that I went on vacation to Canada early in the year for vacation so still have my multiple TR visa. So don't where the limited social and economic ties is coming from. Also, about inconsistent study plans what I applied for Masters of Technology and Entrepreneurship Innovation while my first degree was computer science and I work in a financial institution with 5 years experience! So I really can't relate with their take on this.

Furthermore, I stated in my SOP that my elder sister would CO SPONSOR not sole sponsor because I presented my bank account statement and shares documents. My tuition fee is roughly CAD 23,000 while I was being modest and stated CAD 37,000 at hand. (Although all funds in the bank account statements are far more than CAD 37,000 (Perhaps ithia was where I goffed). I provided a court Affividavit to address the relationship between my elder sister and I. May I mentioned that when I traveled I went with my elder sister's son and applied for our visiting visa then together. Infact in my family information page when I applied for TRV and study permit i had always stated my elder sister's details which is a proof and I maintained the consistency. Well as per no sufficient fund for tuition, I paid a token advised by the department that I applied to. Was I supposed to pay all the tuition fee. Guys and gurus in the house please assist me.

Asihanmi:
Hi guys, Just got my GCMS notes. Full reasons are as follows: Limited economic and social ties to my home country, Study plan not consistent with past studies, sponsored by 3rd party, relationship with 3rd party & history of financial support not well substantiated. Therefore no sufficient funds for tuition and upkeep during first year of studies in Canada and not a genuine student that will leave by end of Study.

Pheeww!!!

In my little opinion, I see some mistakes from their end eg. Recall I mentioned that I went on vacation to Canada easy in the year for vacation so still have my multiple TR visa. So don't where the limited social and economic ties is coming from. Also, about inconsistent study plans what I applied for Masters of Technology and Entrepreneurship Innovation while my first degree was computer science and I work in a financial institution with 5 years experience! So I really can't relate with their take on this.

Furthermore, I stated in my SOP that my elder sister would CO SPONSOR not sole sponsor because I presented my bank account statement and shares documents. My tuition fee is roughly CAD 23,000 while I was being modest and stated CAD 37,000 at hand. (Although all funds in the bank account statements are far more than CAD 37,000 (Perhaps ithia was where I goffed). I provided a court Affividavit to address the relationship between my elder sister and I. May I mentioned that when I traveled I went with my elder sister's son and applied for our visiting visa then together. Infact in my family information page when I applied for TV and study permit i had always stated my elder sister's details which is a proof and I maintained the consistency. Well as per no sufficient fund for tuition, I paid a token advised by the department that I applied to. Was I supposed to pay all the tuition fee. Guys and gurus in the house please assist me.

Dear Sir/Ma,
I can vividly remember your case but not too sure about your profile anymore.
Your case is different and very easy to tackle, more so that you have gotten your report.
Kindly share your profile and let's work on it together.
As I read your comment, I must confess am not too happy with what am reading on this VOs report not to even talk of someone that got delayed after 27weeks.
Kindly share your profile and juxtapose it with this report and let's see to it if you believe the Canadian journey really worth it.

Those granted never had two heads but I believe the right thing and putting God first really matter.
So try to give it another trial and never discourage if truly you know that the journey to Canada really worth it.

Igbouwanile:

Am telling you, it can be very demoralising, but don't lose hope, if u can try again one more time, that would be nice.

Thanks brova, restrategizing for fall 2018. planning to defer my admission when they upload my resume reason

Philadelphia:


Not until you add Python dance to it.

Haha. No be only python dance.
But on a serious note, do you think those professional certifications with a programming skill would be able to convince the V.O.

Because I see comments here that say they were refused visa based on the fact that the intending course of study isn't in line with their previous experiences or knowledge.
So I am trying to avoid all that

Mandoy:

Thanks brova, restrategizing for fall 2018. planning to defer my admission when they upload my resume reason

Oh! this is good, goodluck to you in ur next app.

I was going to wait till i got my passport, but seeing as this place needs some positivity. I Got my Medical Request yesterday after 19 weeks, im currently at the Children/Consultant practice....should be done soon. Hopefully by nextweek ill get my passport posted. STAY POSITIVE.

maygreaves:
I was going to wait till i got my passport, but seeing as this place needs some positivity. I Got my Medical Request yesterday after 19 weeks, im currently at the Children/Consultant practice....should be done soon. Hopefully by nextweek ill get my passport posted. STAY POSITIVE.

U r so right! This place needs some positivity. Congratulations in advance

yeahkim:
submitted my application on the 26th of June and just got the request for another LOA as well as medicals today

medicals passed today

maygreaves:

I'll advice you change course to something else....as a project manager a PGD in that is not helpful....you just need either PRINCE 2 or PMP...so look for something that helps improve your flexibility.

Thanks. I sent you a pm

Asihanmi:

Hi guys, Just got my GCMS notes. Full reasons are as follows: Limited economic and social ties to my home country, Study plan not consistent with past studies,
Did ur SOP address this in detail. What is ur role (job duties) in d financial institution.

sponsored by 3rd party, relationship with 3rd party & history of financial support not well substantiated. Did you present ur sister's SOA alongside affidavit of support detailing how much she has earmarked for ur study. Also her birth certificate and marriage certificate to show her relationship to you. It is expected that she has her own responsibilities and would not give everything in her account to you for your studies. EG. If her SOA had 10m, she would state dat 7m is for ur tuition. Alternatively, the best is for her to transfer said funds to u.


Therefore no sufficient funds for tuition and upkeep during first year of studies in Canada and not a genuine student that will leave by end of Study.

Pheeww!!!

In my little opinion, I see some mistakes from their end eg. Recall I mentioned that[b] I went on vacation to Canada early in the year for vacation so still have my multiple TR visa. So don't where the limited social and economic ties is coming from.[/b] this is totally different from travel history. They just can't see ur ties to this country.

Also, about inconsistent study plans what I applied for Masters of Technology and Entrepreneurship Innovation while my first degree was computer science and I work in a financial institution with 5 years experience! hmmmm. considering your banking experience, Ur SOP needs to address d progression here

So I really can't relate with their take on this.

Furthermore, I stated in my SOP that my elder sister would CO SPONSOR not sole sponsor because I presented my bank account statement and shares documents. My tuition fee is roughly CAD 23,000 while I was being modest and stated CAD 37,000 at hand. (Although all funds in the bank account statements are far more than CAD 37,000 how much was in your statement, how much was in ur sister's

(Perhaps ithia was where I goffed). I provided a court Affividavit to address the relationship between my elder sister and I. court affidavit as a proof of relationship does not seem OK. Birth cert is better proof
May I mentioned that when I traveled I went with my elder sister's son and applied for our visiting visa then together. Infact in my family information page when I applied for TRV and study permit i had always stated my elder sister's details which is a proof and I maintained the consistency. Well as per no sufficient fund for tuition, I paid a token advised by the department that I applied to. Was I supposed to pay all the tuition fee. Guys and gurus in the house please assist me.

My 2cents highlighted above

Asihanmi:

Hi guys, Just got my GCMS notes. Full reasons are as follows: Limited economic and social ties to my home country, Study plan not consistent with past studies, sponsored by 3rd party, relationship with 3rd party & history of financial support not well substantiated. Therefore no sufficient funds for tuition and upkeep during first year of studies in Canada and not a genuine student that will leave by end of Study.

Pheeww!!!

In my little opinion, I see some mistakes from their end eg. Recall I mentioned that I went on vacation to Canada early in the year for vacation so still have my multiple TR visa. So don't where the limited social and economic ties is coming from. Also, about inconsistent study plans what I applied for Masters of Technology and Entrepreneurship Innovation while my first degree was computer science and I work in a financial institution with 5 years experience! So I really can't relate with their take on this.

Furthermore, I stated in my SOP that my elder sister would CO SPONSOR not sole sponsor because I presented my bank account statement and shares documents. My tuition fee is roughly CAD 23,000 while I was being modest and stated CAD 37,000 at hand. (Although all funds in the bank account statements are far more than CAD 37,000 (Perhaps ithia was where I goffed). I provided a court Affividavit to address the relationship between my elder sister and I. May I mentioned that when I traveled I went with my elder sister's son and applied for our visiting visa then together. Infact in my family information page when I applied for TRV and study permit i had always stated my elder sister's details which is a proof and I maintained the consistency. Well as per no sufficient fund for tuition, I paid a token advised by the department that I applied to. Was I supposed to pay all the tuition fee. Guys and gurus in the house please assist me.

It is clear some VOs don't read application carefully, talk less of reading what is explained in the statement of purpose. I think if you file a second application, you should dedicate it strictly to revisionism as you have done here. Let them know their mistakes in all humility. Make the effort to transfer funds available to you into a personal domicilary account and if possible pay a year of tuition expenses and provide them receipt. Talk about your passion too for your area of studies. Don't forget to explain why Canada and not Nigeria for your course of study, any volunteer work participation should be amply documented. You might win the second round.

Pls,i applied for my gcms note since September 8,i have not gotten a response from them. I was told it takes 30 days. Pls,is this delay normal or is there anything I can do?.

For Research Students, If a Potential Supervisor doesn't reply you, try calling his line during office hours, if he can't pick, drop a voice mail.

Works like magic.

Also if you can fund yourself, do not hesitate to mention that too, adding a research topic you could work on is an added advantage.
Gods grace.

GlitteringStar:


Moi boss, thanks.

_{I'm a lady, though}

Oh.. Lol. My apology please!

Weldone sis!

maygreaves:
I was going to wait till i got my passport, but seeing as this place needs some positivity. I Got my Medical Request yesterday after 19 weeks, im currently at the Children/Consultant practice....should be done soon. Hopefully by nextweek ill get my passport posted. STAY POSITIVE.

Surest congratz in advance

Thanks for your feedback all especially guzenaira jnyuwa02 and awuf. I do appreciate.

My job role is personal banking which is not limited to promoting and enrolling customers on E-Channels etc. The course I intend to study MTEI- Master of Technology and Entrepreneurship Innovation has combination of science, business and finance. Unfortunately in Nigeria what you study most times you don't get a job role that matches it. However, I have been in this job role for about 5 years.

What I submitted when my study permit was rejected were:
1. My international paspsort
2. Copy of data page of intl passport of my elder sister, child, spouse and child (included my spouse and child for them see that whenever we travelled we come back)
3. My bank statements which is about CAD 20,000 and my sister's which is about CAD 60,000
4. Duly filled CIC forms
5. Original admission letter
6. Statement of purpose
7. Police certificate
8.Evidence of initial seat reserve deposit which was part tuition worth CAD 500 (Maybe this was the major reason they see it that I cant afford the tuition fee, maybe I should have paid like $10,000 or more)
8. My shares certificate
9.Affividavit of sponsorship from the court and letter of sponsorship by my elder sister.
These are all I can recall. I need to reapply to the school as they don't defer admission (St Mary's University)
However, in trying to be ready for packaging another application.When offered admission I'm thinking of paying like CAD 10,000 (Although the international student office of the school advised I pay CAD 20,000). I won't use my elder sister as my sponsor. I'd simply use my spouse's account and get the bank statement built up (My little thought so that my elder sister is not seen as a 3rd party).
I will get my spouse to give a letter of support / consent for my study. (may be this will take care of economic /social ties)
Also, I'd upload my SOP for your review. What do you guys think? A little digression, must one's spouse write IELTS for express entry?

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Asihanmi:
Thanks for your feedback all especially guzenaira jnyuwa02 and awuf. I do appreciate.

My job role is personal banking which is not limited to promoting and enrolling customers on E-Channels etc. The course I intend to study MTEI- Master of Technology and Entrepreneurship Innovation has combination of science, business and finance. Unfortunately in Nigeria what you study most times you don't get a job role that matches it. However, I have been in this job role for about 5 years.

What I submitted when my study permit was rejected were:
1. My international paspsort
2. Copy of data page of intl passport of my elder sister, child, spouse and child (included my spouse and child for them see that whenever we travelled we come back)
3. My bank statements which is about CAD 20,000 and my sister's which is about CAD 60,000
4. Duly filled CIC forms
5. Original admission letter
6. Statement of purpose
7. Police certificate
8.Evidence of initial seat reserve deposit which was part tuition worth CAD 500 (Maybe this was the major reason they see it that I cant afford the tuition fee, maybe I should have paid like $10,000 or more)
8. My shares certificate
9.Affividavit of sponsorship from the court and letter of sponsorship by my elder sister.
These are all I can recall. I need to reapply to the school as they don't defer admission (St Mary's University)
However, in trying to be ready for packaging another application.When offered admission I'm thinking of paying like CAD 10,000 (Although the international student office of the school advised I pay CAD 20,000). I won't use my elder sister as my sponsor. I'd simply use my spouse's account and get the bank statement built up (My little thought so that my elder sister is not seen as a 3rd party).
I will get my spouse to give a letter of support / consent for my study. (may be this will take care of economic /social ties)
Also, I'd upload my SOP for your review. What do you guys think? A little digression, must one's spouse write IELTS for express entry?

Hi...your profile is similar to mine and I was also rejected last month also for just Purpose of visit after 12 weeks...I didn’t really get what they meant though Cus that was the only place ticked. I will advise you try the EE because Based on your information you seem really qualified. I already got my ITA and submitted my application. This study permit just seems getting difficult by the day, I don’t know how else this people want to be convinced, it’s really frustrating.

Hi Ejizy, thanks. Congratulations on your ITA, you will get PR by God's grace. IELTS is doing my spouse and I STRONG thing Jare. Im getting tired on having to rewrite IELTS. Education background has been evaluated by WES already since 2015 (Not sure of the validity for education evaluation now)

I need to be clear if it is compulsory one's spouse need to write IELTS.

Asihanmi:
Hi Ejizy, thanks. Congratulations on your ITA, you will get PR by God's grace. IELTS is doing my spouse and I STRONG thing Jare. Im getting tired on having to rewrite IELTS. Education background has been evaluated by WES already since 2015 (Not sure of the validity for education evaluation now)

I need to be clear if it is compulsory one's spouse need to write IELTS.

I understand the Ielts wahala but with continuos practice you will scale through trust me ...it’s not compulsory your spouse writes but advisable to help boost once crs score. You can PM or check out the EE thread for more info so we don’t derail the thread.

People should be very careful with those agents. They should learn from this:
Somebody applied for a student visa through an agent at Ojodu Berger (name withheld). The agent packaged all the documents for him without knowing that the same docs given to him was the same given to other applicants that patronized them. Later, the embassy sent a procedural fairness mail to him for misrepresentation. The embassy alleged that he claimed in the form that he did not used an agent but comparing what he submitted with what other applicants submitted were similar and as a result they suspected that he used an agent. The guy responded and after about four months, he got a refusal and unfortunately for him, "inadmissibility" was ticked for him which means BAN.