Debbyiiii:
I wasn't given any medical slip to upload so I want to ask does Iom send results to the Ircc embassy by themselves

Yes, they send it themselves. You weren't given a slip because it's not an upfront medicals.

@olasubomy but the heading of the letter states temporary resident and I applied for a study permit visa

Study permit, work permit are both temporary residence applications (this means you are allowed in Canada for a certain/defined period of time)

As for the charge 235 cad is the exact amount for a fresh study permit application, did you pay your fee for your previous study permit application?

Andrewtee122:
@olasubomy but the heading of the letter states temporary resident and I applied for a study permit visa

Celoexpress:
Thank you so much Mr Frank, never too late to hear from you.

Please I also have a few challenges that I will appreciate your advise and that of our gurus on this platform (Mr Frank, Lekiboboe, OtunbaTee, JustMellow, etc.)

I have deferred till May 2021 but I am yet to notify IRCC because I do not have the new LOA from the school yet.

Also, how often can I keep sending webforms please as my application is way over processing time and I have sent webforms and mails once every week for the past 3 weeks without acknowledgment or update from the embassy asides my GCMS notes.

Lastly, my passport expires January 2022, I have 2 schools in mind, my current school which I deferred ends in March 202. This means the study permit to be issued is longer than the validity of my passport. Do you advise I renew now since it is still a year away before expiry or wait till close to end of this year to renew which by then, I would be in Canada as I plan to leave in April.

Please guys, I would appreciate your advise and responses on this. Thanks to you for your consistent help.

Given that you don't have the new LOA from the school, you don't need to notify IRCC about the deferment.

You can make it a routine to contact IRCC Nairobi office thrice a week, this might trigger them to attended to and finalize processing of your application.

If you can renew your passport with a one year validity in Nigeria, it will save you the stress and cost of travelling to Ottawa for passport renewal.



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@Sleekcheek yes I did, got submission confirmation, got a receipt then I got my biometrics letter saying I should go for my bio8 I did my biometrics and I got the NSE request letter submitted that too.

Andrewtee122:
Good morning I'm a silent reader and I applied in November, I got this request letter from IRCC this morning don't know what it means I'm confused

The letter states that you are owing the sum of 235 Cad.
Did you ever at any point engage the service of anyone or company for immigration services?

The letter says settle the debt and explain why you incurred and did not pay up.

Just take time to reflect. I am sure it’s something that you will be able to sort out.

Thank you so much for this sir.

I was just about to complain that I was tired of checking my mails daily from IRCC and not hearing anything. I don't know if daily webforms is too much cause I still sent on Tuesday and I am tired of sending but now that you mentioned this, I will send again now.

I just hope I really get a response soon so I know what I am doing. I suspect it is the recommend interview on my gcms that is delaying them or probably the info sharing they are doing but it is taking too long. I am really tired of refreshing mails all the time.

Frankrobbn1:


Given that you don't have the new LOA from the school, you don't need to notify IRCC about the deferment. You can make it a routine to contact IRCC Nairobi office thrice a week, this might trigger them to attended to and finalize processing of your application. If you can renew your passport with a one year validity in Nigeria, it will save you the stress and cost of travelling to Ottawa for passport renewal.



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glam12:
This is my dilemma too. When did you submit yours @Olukologmail? I submitted mine on the 27th of January. Is it possible to fast track this with VFS? Because In my case I must be in Canada by 28 February. Pls has anyone in the house received passport back recently? How long did it take you?

So far I don’t think it is possible to fast track with VFS.

Abuja office has been said to be faster with their processing unlike Lagos. Don’t know if that has changed now.
We have had varied processing times, 2 week to a period of 1 month.

Fingers crossed, your passport will get to you before your travel date.

stevedestiny:
Good day everybody.

Please is it compulsory for your sponsor to be related to you? Cos my sponsor is a family friend
Anyone with ideas?


Thanks in advance

Your chances are quite slim with a family friend being the primary sponsor of your studies abroad.



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unilag100:
Good morning gurus in the house, pls I need your assistance on this issue that I have been thinking of recent.
For BSc I did International Law and Diplomacy, the course is just like international relations. I’m currently running my masters in Peace and Conflict studies in Ibadan.
I will be done with my masters this year by Gods grace I plan on going to Canada for another masters in CRIMINOLOGY. Pls do you think I will be accepted in criminology and mind you, I have no work experience in criminology. Also if not what courses do you think I can register for masters.

To increase your prospect of securing a study visa, I would recommend you go for a program that is directly relevant with your current employment status/job role.


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Teeprecious:
Hello house,has anyone used flywire to make payments recently? Is their rate pocketly friendly and can I have an idea of what the rate is like.
I anticipate a feedback as I am looking for rates that won't send me back to our village o.

Flywire corporation rates are very outrageous especially if you select the Naira option of making payment. You can choose the international bank transfer in USD option, the rate is moderate.


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@Yteem I did my application myself, the only time I used anyone was for the payment of my study permit and it was paid for and I got a submission confirmation and a receipt with it that's all I ever paid for, i remember when i wanted to submit my NSE requirements payment came up again but it didn't show anywhere for me to pay so I just clicked on next and submitted the NSE requirements.

Dolex86:
Hello...Please i just want to ask for guidance on this....I'm applying for Fall 2021 for a 2 years course and my passport expires June 2022...
Is it okay to go ahead with my application since its still over a year?
What is my best option?
You all are doing a good job here
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Thanks

Whats the level of education for the proposed 2 year course in Canada? Hope its a program that is higher than your already completed degree to show academic progression?



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Good day all and thank you for all the swift responses. Please I need clarification. My passport expires by the end of Sep this year.
I intend to use this passport to start my application while I renew and use the new one when I get my PPR.
I hope I am in line and this has no implication whatsoever.
Kindly advise.

Frankrobbn1:


Flywire corporation rates are very outrageous especially if you select the Naira option of making payment. You can choose the international bank transfer in USD option, the rate is moderate.


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But if one selects the USD one needs to have the dormicilliary account and find it with USD right even the black market rate for USD isn't funny at all am also trying to pay my fees as flywire is the option given by my school to pay but the rate this morning is 399 and using FORM A in the bank they said it takes forever I don't know what other option I can think of i have a deadline of February 15th to pay or else they will charge for late payment of $77 Winnipeg want finish me I tire

MrsYO:
Please guys @OtunbaTee @Frankrobbn1 @Lekkiboboe @Olasubomy @Justmellow and other gurus.

I need clarity on these informations;

1) I lost my job last year september due to Covid 19. Pls how do I explain this in my SOP even though I have sufficient POF? Should i still submit documents such as Letter of Employement,Promotion Letters Old payslips?

2) My husband was denied SINP last year, should i state it in my application or just be quiet about it since i wasnt the primary applicant?

See my responses below;

1. Do you've a registered business in Nigeria or among the board of directors in any establishment in Nigeria? You can claim that due to the impact of COVID-19 which have had adverse effects on the global economy and several companies revenue, your employer laid-off workers so as to manage the available resources they have, cost-cutting, buyouts, and/or mergers. However, you've a business which you run in the interim while making preparations for you studies abroad. On the other hand, if you don't have any business, you can simply include your former employment documents in your application.


2. You don't have to mention the denial of your husband's SINP. This is a PNP application not a visa application.



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Teeprecious:
Good day all and thank you for all the swift responses. Please I need clarification. My passport expires by the end of Sep this year.
I intend to use this passport to start my application while I renew and use the new one when I get my PPR.
I hope I am in line and this has no implication whatsoever.
Kindly advise.

You're on track, apply with the old passport and make plans towards renewing the passport in March. Once the passport has been renewed, you can send a copy of the updated Passport to the immigration.



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Andrewtee122:
@Yteem I did my application myself, the only time I used anyone was for the payment of my study permit and it was paid for and I got a submission confirmation and a receipt with it that's all I ever paid for, i remember when i wanted to submit my NSE requirements payment came up again but it didn't show anywhere for me to pay so I just clicked on next and submitted the NSE requirements.

For the submission of NSE, there is no additional charge.

This mail is a tricky and dicey one that should be handled with care.

Could there have been an error from the person that paid for you?

Can an application be submitted if payment is not made?

Just wondering aloud with you to see what exactly could have triggered the mail.

I think a letter of explanation stating that you made payment in respect of your application, also maybe attaching the receipt that you got when you submitted should be written and then send to them.

A letter of explanation was requested for anyway. So just put your thoughts together with evidence that you have and send.

Let’s also wait for more people to add to this.

Andrewtee122:
And I'm doing a study permit not a temporary resident visa.

Its the same oga, under temporary residence visa we have study permit. Lol

awys:

But if one selects the USD one needs to have the dormicilliary account and find it with USD right even the black market rate for USD isn't funny at all am also trying to pay my fees as flywire is the option given by my school to pay but the rate this morning is 399 and using FORM A in the bank they said it takes forever I don't know what other option I can think of i have a deadline of February 15th to pay or else they will charge for late payment of $77 Winnipeg want finish me I tire

Form A is 301naira to one CAD but this is subject to availability of what the govt supplies to the banks. Most banks already have backlogs of form A request and on queue waiting for Fx. Therefore,except one has plenty time to wait for the processing period,then one can use form A cos its the cheapest,but if there is a deadline,an alternative must be sought quickly.I have someone whose account is yet to be debited for form A done since 30th Dec.

@Frank Robbn 1 if one selects the international bank transfer in CAD which they charge extra 30cad dollars cuz I saw the options there can one still use the visa /MasterCard to pay which is in Naira and not USD

Teeprecious:


Form A is 301naira to one CAD but this is subject to availability of what the govt supplies to the banks. Most banks already have backlogs of form A request and on queue waiting for Fx. Therefore,except one has plenty time to wait for the processing period,then one can use form A cos its the cheapest,but if there is a deadline,an alternative must be sought quickly.I have someone whose account is yet to be debited for form A done since 30th Dec.

Am not even using the Form A I am looking for alternatives and USD black market rate is even higher

awys:

But if one selects the USD one needs to have the dormicilliary account and find it with USD right even the black market rate for USD isn't funny at all am also trying to pay my fees as flywire is the option given by my school to pay but the rate this morning is 399 and using FORM A in the bank they said it takes forever I don't know what other option I can think of i have a deadline of February 15th to pay or else they will charge for late payment of $77 Winnipeg want finish me I tire

There are different options when making use of Flywire Corporation for international tuition payment. There is an option that states you can make payment in USD with your dollar card and there is another that confirms that you can pay in USD through an international bank transfer. The international banks requires a swift code and the bank details which you will have to process using a FORM A. Apparently, most commercial banks are complaining that CBN has reported to have scarcity of forex to carry out international transactions. It takes over 7 to 8 weeks for payment to be made. At this juncture, your best option is to get someone abroad (preferably Canada) to make the payment on your behalf, while you send the equivalent in Naira to the person's account.



I hope this information helps.



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Elizdee:
Goodmorning all..

Please will there be any notification on my gckey account to know if my passport will be returned soon??

You will receive notification by SMS from VFS Global when your passport has been returned back to VFS by IRCC and ready for pickup.

You can also track the progress of your passport online through the webpage of the courier you used to send the passport to VFS. What you would only notice on your GC Key is a counterfoil which indicates that your passport has been stamped.

Congrats.

Hello all @ frank @just mellow.

Please if I save my stipend that I received by cash in a local cooperative society. Please how can I proof this money to the visa officer. Two do they accept statement other than that of a commercial bank.

In addition to this contact the person that made payment for you to be sure the money was not reversed.

Yteem:


For the submission of NSE, there is no additional charge.

This mail is a tricky and dicey one that should be handled with care.

Could there have been an error from the person that paid for you?

Can an application be submitted if payment is not made?

Just wondering aloud with you to see what exactly could have triggered the mail.

I think a letter of explanation stating that you made payment in respect of your application, also maybe attaching the receipt that you got when you submitted should be written and then send to them.

A letter of explanation was requested for anyway. So just put your thoughts together with evidence that you have and send.

Let’s also wait for more people to add to this.

Frankrobbn1:



There are different options when making use of Flywire Corporation for international tuition payment. There is an option that states you can make payment in USD with your dollar card and there is another that confirms that you can pay in USD through an international bank transfer. The international banks requires a swift code and the bank details which you will have to process using a FORM A. Apparently, most commercial banks are complaining that CBN has reported to have scarcity of forex to carry out international transactions. It takes over 7 to 8 weeks for payment to be made. At this juncture, your best option is to get someone abroad (preferably Canada) to make the payment on your behalf, while you send the equivalent in Naira to the person's account.



I hope this information helps.



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This will be my last resort getting someone I know in Canada to pay and I pay the equivalent.Thank you Frank I understand now.

awys:
@Frank Robbn 1 if one selects the international bank transfer in CAD which they charge extra 30cad dollars cuz I saw the options there can one still use the visa /MasterCard to pay which is in Naira and not USD

You can't use Naira Master Card to pay any amount that is higher than $100 per month. I think its only Access Bank that has a higher limit of $300, which is still very low. As earlier advised, your best option is to contact a trusted fellow abroad (preferably Canada) to assist you in making payment since you've a deadline from the University.



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awys:

This will be my last resort getting someone I know in Canada to pay and I pay the equivalent.Thank you Frank I understand now.

Best of Luck with your application.


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AbiodunMobi2025:
Hello all @ frank @just mellow.

Please if I save my stipend that I received by cash in a local cooperative society. Please how can I proof this money to the visa officer. Two do they accept statement other than that of a commercial bank.

Your work reference letter should corroborate that you're being paid in Cash in your current place of work. The amount you earn on a monthly basis and per annum. This letter must be duly endorsed by the HR manager of the company. Also, include payment receipt/voucher and salary certificate to support your cash salary payment.


It's highly advisable you present a bank statement from a commercial bank considering the new era of IRCC requesting for mybank statement certificate from Nigerian students after few weeks of applying for visa.


I hope this information satisfies your enquiry.


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Celoexpress:
Thank you so much for this sir.

I was just about to complain that I was tired of checking my mails daily from IRCC and not hearing anything. I don't know if daily webforms is too much cause I still sent on Tuesday and I am tired of sending but now that you mentioned this, I will send again now.

I just hope I really get a response soon so I know what I am doing. I suspect it is the recommend interview on my gcms that is delaying them or probably the info sharing they are doing but it is taking too long. I am really tired of refreshing mails all the time.

You're putting unnecessary pressure on yourself. Why not exercise a little more patience, and see if there will be any positive light from IRCC. Its true that your application has exceeded the standard processing times, however, always be positive about the process. I already advised you from the wisdom of my experiences on this thread for half a decade that "Recommend Interview" is not a death sentence and doesn't in any way have negative impact on your in progress application. As a matter of fact, the applicants I know with such eligibility assessment on their GCMS notes, have gotten approval, landed and began their studies in Canada. Due to the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic, IRCC do not conduct interviews whether for permanent resident application or work permit.

Take a chill pill for your application is in good condition and will be finalized in no distant time.

Let me know if you require further information.



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