Futureukstudent:
Hello guys, my sister got a visa denial this week. But that is not the main issue, cos she was not really interested in it anymore(other plans came up) the issue now is that one of the reason given in her denial was that they are not satisfied that she will leave Canada cos of her family tie in Canada and her home country (Nigeria). What do they mean by family tie in Canada because she never said she had any family in canada.

When did she apply?

kelvine95:


When did she apply?

she applied since last year, school adviced her to defer till this year September cos of the lockdown. So I think I visa processing really started this year even tho she started the visa processing since last year

Futureukstudent:
Hello guys, my sister got a visa denial this week. But that is not the main issue, cos she was not really interested in it anymore(other plans came up) the issue now is that one of the reason given in her denial was that they are not satisfied that she will leave Canada cos of her family tie in Canada and her home country (Nigeria). What do they mean by family tie in Canada because she never said she had any family in canada.

Family ties in Canada and in your country of residence

Far too many times, prospective international students who were refused with this point wondered why they should have a family in Canada before being given a visa to study in Canada. Please be advised that the full statement is “family in Canada OR family in your home country”. So, its either you failed to prove each criterion or both criteria, that is, whether you have family ties in Canada or whether you have family ties to your home country. This is what you should do :

Show sufficient ties to your home country i.e. what will compel you to return home after studies?

1. Do you have a spouse and kids(minors) and are you leaving them behind?
2. Do you have elderly parents who depend on you?
3. Do you own registered businesses/property that you need to continue managing after studies?
4. Do you have adequate funds?
5. Do you have family members whom are not accompanying you to Canada?


If you've any of the enumerated points, explain in detail their importance to you and how they would induce your return home after studies.


I hope this information satisfies your inquiry.


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When did she apply?

Futureukstudent:
Hello guys, my sister got a visa denial this week. But that is not the main issue, cos she was not really interested in it anymore(other plans came up) the issue now is that one of the reason given in her denial was that they are not satisfied that she will leave Canada cos of her family tie in Canada and her home country (Nigeria). What do they mean by family tie in Canada because she never said she had any family in canada.

Thank you for the response. My question to this suggestion is:

1. If the fund is transferred from either of my parents as "gift deeds" - will the VO not doubt the genuineness based on the profile of my parent with pictures shown on either they can afford such a huge money?
2. For how long do I need to leave the fund in my account before application?
3. Do I need to write a LOE or any binding document for this transaction from them?
4. What if I transfer the fund myself from my other account? what is the implication or how best should be the approach?

Thank you in anticipation of your response.

JustMellow:


Hello OctGsam,

You still have time to put in your application. Get your friend to transfer the funds to either of your parent not sponsoring—or playing crucial role—so the funds can come to you as a gift from the concerned parent. The deposit narrative of the funds should be "study support funds in Canada."

Best of Luck

OctGsam:
A friend wants to support my application with fund for proof of fund. Please advise on the best way to go about this.

He should deposit the money into your account in little denominations so as to avoid being suspicious. The money also shouldn't come from one source either. It should be deposited with different narrations and depositors name.


Ps: On the other hand, the advice from my capable colleague "Justmellow" is also a welcomed idea.


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Frankrobbn1:



Liquid cash available in Bank account are acceptable POF for study permit. Assests and other immovable assets like landed property, building, gold, jewelleries etc.


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But if I choice to use a fixed deposit (bond capital, money market etc) do I need to wait for 4-6months before application considering September resumption?

Rootiab:
okay. But for the 3 days quarantine. What's the cheapest hotel?

You will need to check online for this information. Some of the hotels can be booked online so check their rates. I think hotels in Toronto is a bit more expensive than other POE’s so you can do well to also check the other POE and also align with airlines that will fly to other POE asides Toronto.

Frankrobbn1:


Family ties in Canada and in your country of residence

Far too many times, prospective international students who were refused with this point wondered why they should have a family in Canada before being given a visa to study in Canada. Please be advised that the full statement is “family in Canada OR family in your home country”. So, its either you failed to prove each criterion or both criteria, that is, whether you have family ties in Canada or whether you have family ties to your home country. This is what you should do :

Show sufficient ties to your home country i.e. what will compel you to return home after studies?

1. Do you have a spouse and kids(minors) and are you leaving them behind?
2. Do you have elderly parents who depend on you?
3. Do you own registered businesses/property that you need to continue managing after studies?
4. Do you have adequate funds?
5. Do you have family members whom are not accompanying you to Canada?


If you've any of the enumerated points, explain in detail their importance to you and how they would induce your return home after studies.


I hope this information satisfies your inquiry.


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thank you very much for this explanation...what happened was that after getting the refusal letter, we heard that we have a uncle that went from Usa to Canada and had put down my mom's address as his relative contact address. So we thought probably their system picked it up and mayb denied her based on the fact that she didn't mention it on her application that she has a family in Canada. And my uncle immigration lawyer adviced that she should complain to that effect that she didn't know her uncle had moved to Canada at the time of applying for visa so that it won't affect any of her future visa application to Canada (thinking that she lied about not having any relation in Canada)

OctGsam:


But if I choice to use a fixed deposit (bond capital, money market etc) do I need to wait for 4-6months before application considering September resumption?

When making use of Fixed Deposit certificate, you don't need to wait for too long prior to submitting your application. You can wait for a month to prove that the money truly belongs to you before submitting the Fixed deposit with your application. More so, a reference letter stating that funds are unencumbered by debts or other obligations must suffice.


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Finally it has ended in praise
All thanks to God
Thanks to everyone here.

Please can someone tell me how I can submit my passport to the embassy...should I book an appointment with VFS Lagos before I can submit my passport...what are the things I should take along
Please someone should help please please

Congratulations! Please share your timeline. Thank you

Osamedehenry:
Finally it has ended in praise
All thanks to God
Thanks to everyone here.

Futureukstudent:
thank you very much for this explanation...what happened was that after getting the refusal letter, we heard that we have a uncle that went from Usa to Canada and had put down my mom's address as his relative contact address. So we thought probably their system picked it up and mayb denied her based on the fact that she didn't mention it on her application that she has a family in Canada. And my uncle immigration lawyer adviced that she should complain to that effect that she didn't know her uncle had moved to Canada at the time of applying for visa so that it won't affect any of her future visa application to Canada (thinking that she lied about not having any relation in Canada)

Having an uncle who is resident in Canada does not in anyway have a connection with her refusal based on family ties in Canada. As a matter of fact, in the Canadian immigration context, what they meant by a family member is a close relative e.g Spouse, Kids or parents. In view of the foregoing, she stating in her application that she doesn't have any family member in Canada is absolutely correct and has not misrepresentated according to subsection 16(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. I don't think its reasonable to state that she didn't know her uncle had moved to Canada at the time of applying for visa because this is far from her previous refusal. She should be more concerned about demonstrating to the visa officer that is well-established in Nigeria and would depart Canada after the authorized period of her stay.


I hope this information satisfies your enquiry.


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Osamedehenry:
Finally it has ended in praise
All thanks to God
Thanks to everyone here.

CONGRATULATIONS bro, Timeline please

Frankrobbn1:



Having an uncle who is resident in Canada does not in anyway have a connection with her refusal based on family ties in Canada. As a matter of fact, in the Canadian immigration context, what they meant by a family member is a close relative e.g Spouse, Kids or parents. In view of the foregoing, she stating in her application that she doesn't have any family member in Canada is absolutely correct and has not misrepresentated according to subsection 16(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. I don't think its reasonable to state that she didn't know her uncle had moved to Canada at the time of applying for visa because this is far from her previous refusal. She should be more concerned about demonstrating to the visa officer that is well-established in Nigeria and would depart Canada after the authorized period of her stay.


I hope this information satisfies your enquiry.


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yes it does...thank you very much I really appreciate

Rootiab:
TIMELINE! TIMELINE!! TIMELINE!!

GOD HAS BEEN WONDERFUL
FIRSTLY I WANT TO THANK EVRRYONE THAT SUPPORTED ME AND GAVE ME COURAGE. @AWYS AND @JUSTMELLOW, @FRANKROBBIN1, @DEOEMMANUEL, @LEKKIBOE. I CAN'T MENTION ALL
I FIRST STARTED MY JOURNEY IN 2019 AFTER YOUTH SERVICE. I REGISTERED A COMPANY AND I LATER FELT I DIDN'T NEED IT.
THEN 2020 AUGUST I MEET ALOT OF AGENTS. ONE AGENT TOLD ME I WON'T GET ADMISSION FOR MASTERS BECAUSE OF MY 2.2 AND I SAID, GOD IT'S IN YOUR HANDS. I MET ANOTHER THAT SAID 150K FOR MEMORIAL ADMISSION AND I EVEN WANTED TO SEND 70K AND PAY REST LATER, HE SAID NO AND I FELT GOD WAS TALKING TO ME TO DO IT ON MY OWN AND I WENT HOME AND APPLIED AND PAID AND IN 3 WEEKS MSC ADMISSION CAME. I THANK GOD. AND BY THEN I HAD NO SPONSOR, MY MOM SAID SHE WON'T PAY AND I HAVEN'T TOLD MY DAD CAUSE HE DOESN'T LIKE THE ABROAD TALK AND I PRAYED AND TOLD GOD MY PROBLEMS AND I TOLD MY FATHER ABOUT IT AND HE ACCEPTED.

17TH JANUARY I APPLIED
DID UPFRONT MEDICALS AND GOT PASSED ON 21ST.
BIOMETRICS 20TH
CONFIRMATION 6TH
NSE 8TH
I SENT MAIL FROM 28TH FEBRUARY TILL TODAY 17TH MARCH. WHICH MAKES IT 2 MONTHS. 17TH, 17TH.
DOLAPO GOD WOULD BLESS U AND THERE WAS SOMEONE THAT SAID I SHOULD JOIN ONE ONLINE YOUTUBE PRAYER AND ON MONDAY 15TH THEY WERE PRAYING ABOUT CONGRATULATIONS AND I SAID GOD 17TH IS MY DAY AND 19TH IS ALSO MY BIRTHDAY. I'D BE 24 YEARS ON 19TH OF MARCH. THIS IS THE BEST BIRTHDAY GIFT AND I'M GRATEFUL.
I TELL U. PUT EVERYTHING TO GOD AND HE WOULD DO IT.
ESE YOU HAVE BEEN MY ROCK THROUGH ALL THIS.
WE MEET IN CANADA. THANKS

Congratulations on your study visa approval. I'm glad to be in the context of your successful journey to Canada. Wishing you all the best.


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JustMellow:


Hello Prodigy20,

Honestly, it may be best if you can pay your first session fees and if possible, open a GIC or have your LE in your personal account.

The resonation of your opening statement sounds like you're going for a 2nd UG?

Best of Luck

I thought someone said on this platform that Nigerians cant get a GIC account. please did anyone use a GIC account as part of proof of fund here? or is it valid 4 Nigerians applying from Nigeria ?

Yk45:
THE EAGLE HAS LANDED..... who dey breathe?

This journey started officially in 2017, I applied 3 times before it was finally approved and stamped.

1st and 2nd Application refusal on the grounds:
● Family Ties
● Current Employment situation
● Purpose of vist

3rd Application:

Applied September 9th, 2020
Medical request: Febuary 24th, 2021 ( I had an upfront medical at hand, submitted it asap)
Medical passed: March 2nd, 2021
BVL: March 3rd,2021
PPR: March 3rd, 2021
Submitted passport to Abuja VFS: through DHL March 5th, 2021
Abuja VFS received It: March 8th, 2021
Counterfoil: March 11th, 2021 ( 2 year multiple entry as compensation for the previous refusal �)
LOI: March 12th, 2021
Then I had to hunt DHLto pick my decision envelope form Abuja VFS.
Passport received back: March 17th, 2021

Shout out to Frank and everyone that has kept this page with vital information. Shout out to MUN for let me defer my admission without getting tired of my request each time. Last shout out goes to Almighty God for finally making this dream a reality.

Congratulations on the successful outcome of your application. Thank you for taking the time to leave such a kindhearted review and sharing your invaluable experience. I am glad to have been a part of your process of immigrating to Canada and wish you nothing but success!


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Wow! Congratulations bro. God is wonderful Mz u really disturbed the TL

Rootiab:
TIMELINE! TIMELINE!! TIMELINE!!

GOD HAS BEEN WONDERFUL
FIRSTLY I WANT TO THANK EVRRYONE THAT SUPPORTED ME AND GAVE ME COURAGE. @AWYS AND @JUSTMELLOW, @FRANKROBBIN1, @DEOEMMANUEL, @LEKKIBOE. I CAN'T MENTION ALL
I FIRST STARTED MY JOURNEY IN 2019 AFTER YOUTH SERVICE. I REGISTERED A COMPANY AND I LATER FELT I DIDN'T NEED IT.
THEN 2020 AUGUST I MEET ALOT OF AGENTS. ONE AGENT TOLD ME I WON'T GET ADMISSION FOR MASTERS BECAUSE OF MY 2.2 AND I SAID, GOD IT'S IN YOUR HANDS. I MET ANOTHER THAT SAID 150K FOR MEMORIAL ADMISSION AND I EVEN WANTED TO SEND 70K AND PAY REST LATER, HE SAID NO AND I FELT GOD WAS TALKING TO ME TO DO IT ON MY OWN AND I WENT HOME AND APPLIED AND PAID AND IN 3 WEEKS MSC ADMISSION CAME. I THANK GOD. AND BY THEN I HAD NO SPONSOR, MY MOM SAID SHE WON'T PAY AND I HAVEN'T TOLD MY DAD CAUSE HE DOESN'T LIKE THE ABROAD TALK AND I PRAYED AND TOLD GOD MY PROBLEMS AND I TOLD MY FATHER ABOUT IT AND HE ACCEPTED.

17TH JANUARY I APPLIED
DID UPFRONT MEDICALS AND GOT PASSED ON 21ST.
BIOMETRICS 20TH
CONFIRMATION 6TH
NSE 8TH
I SENT MAIL FROM 28TH FEBRUARY TILL TODAY 17TH MARCH. WHICH MAKES IT 2 MONTHS. 17TH, 17TH.
DOLAPO GOD WOULD BLESS U AND THERE WAS SOMEONE THAT SAID I SHOULD JOIN ONE ONLINE YOUTUBE PRAYER AND ON MONDAY 15TH THEY WERE PRAYING ABOUT CONGRATULATIONS AND I SAID GOD 17TH IS MY DAY AND 19TH IS ALSO MY BIRTHDAY. I'D BE 24 YEARS ON 19TH OF MARCH. THIS IS THE BEST BIRTHDAY GIFT AND I'M GRATEFUL.
I TELL U. PUT EVERYTHING TO GOD AND HE WOULD DO IT.
ESE YOU HAVE BEEN MY ROCK THROUGH ALL THIS.
WE MEET IN CANADA. THANKS

Rootiab:
TIMELINE! TIMELINE!! TIMELINE!!

GOD HAS BEEN WONDERFUL
FIRSTLY I WANT TO THANK EVRRYONE THAT SUPPORTED ME AND GAVE ME COURAGE. @AWYS AND @JUSTMELLOW, @FRANKROBBIN1, @DEOEMMANUEL, @LEKKIBOE. I CAN'T MENTION ALL
I FIRST STARTED MY JOURNEY IN 2019 AFTER YOUTH SERVICE. I REGISTERED A COMPANY AND I LATER FELT I DIDN'T NEED IT.
THEN 2020 AUGUST I MEET ALOT OF AGENTS. ONE AGENT TOLD ME I WON'T GET ADMISSION FOR MASTERS BECAUSE OF MY 2.2 AND I SAID, GOD IT'S IN YOUR HANDS. I MET ANOTHER THAT SAID 150K FOR MEMORIAL ADMISSION AND I EVEN WANTED TO SEND 70K AND PAY REST LATER, HE SAID NO AND I FELT GOD WAS TALKING TO ME TO DO IT ON MY OWN AND I WENT HOME AND APPLIED AND PAID AND IN 3 WEEKS MSC ADMISSION CAME. I THANK GOD. AND BY THEN I HAD NO SPONSOR, MY MOM SAID SHE WON'T PAY AND I HAVEN'T TOLD MY DAD CAUSE HE DOESN'T LIKE THE ABROAD TALK AND I PRAYED AND TOLD GOD MY PROBLEMS AND I TOLD MY FATHER ABOUT IT AND HE ACCEPTED.

17TH JANUARY I APPLIED
DID UPFRONT MEDICALS AND GOT PASSED ON 21ST.
BIOMETRICS 20TH
CONFIRMATION 6TH
NSE 8TH
I SENT MAIL FROM 28TH FEBRUARY TILL TODAY 17TH MARCH. WHICH MAKES IT 2 MONTHS. 17TH, 17TH.
DOLAPO GOD WOULD BLESS U AND THERE WAS SOMEONE THAT SAID I SHOULD JOIN ONE ONLINE YOUTUBE PRAYER AND ON MONDAY 15TH THEY WERE PRAYING ABOUT CONGRATULATIONS AND I SAID GOD 17TH IS MY DAY AND 19TH IS ALSO MY BIRTHDAY. I'D BE 24 YEARS ON 19TH OF MARCH. THIS IS THE BEST BIRTHDAY GIFT AND I'M GRATEFUL.
I TELL U. PUT EVERYTHING TO GOD AND HE WOULD DO IT.
ESE YOU HAVE BEEN MY ROCK THROUGH ALL THIS.
WE MEET IN CANADA. THANKS

congrats bro.I tap into ur grace

Osamedehenry:
Finally it has ended in praise
All thanks to God
Thanks to everyone here.

Please share your timeline. Thank you.

IboBoyNuel:
BVL and PPR just dropped.

Second application

Application date: 13th October, 2020.
NSE request letter: 8th December, 2020.
Submitted NSE documents: 30th December, 2020.
Requested GCMS notes: 21st January.
Upfront Medicals: 21st January, 2021.
Medicals Passed: 23rd January, 2021.
After 40 mails and webforms to IRCC, finally
BVL and PPR : 17th March, 2021.

5 months.

It has finally ended in praise. Thanks to all everyone who answered my questions even when the question sounded dumb. Lol. Thanks to everyone who contributes to this forum. I did everything myself and i learnt everything I know from here.


Special thanks to Justmellow, Frankrobbn1, Qudkom (haven't seen this moniker in a while), lekiboboe, etc. I even sent mails this morning before receiving ppr. I can now finally pay my tuition before the deadline which is next week Thursday. To everyone who is expected ppr, keep praying. God always comes through for his children.

Congratulations to you on the approval of your study visa to Canada. I appreciate you leaving your review and sharing your experience. It's indeed a pleasure to be part of your TRV crowning achievement. I wish you all the best in Canada.


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Tiwathope01:
Good Evening Everyone, please what are the documents required for gift of deed? As a mature applicant I intend to sponsor myself for a year Pgd, I already have a certain amount but will be getting certain amount from a distant family member, is it okay for the person to send the money to my account? And is there any document required to explain where this money is coming from

All information about Deed of Gift and samples have been provided in my post last week.


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Am also awaiting decision form them.
I have mailed you

Olubs80:
Good evening everyone,

Please does anyone have any information about UBC and university of Victoria.

Has anyone received an admission offer for fall 2021 academic session from them?

My application has been in review since January. I submitted in December.

Frankrobbn1:


Congratulations on your study visa approval. I'm glad to be in the context of your successful journey to Canada. Wishing you all the best.


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Good morning Frankrobbn1. I applied for the second time on 10th of Feb, and my eligibility review started on the 17th of Feb. I have had 4 ghost updates, most recent one was on monday. I am really worried cos my funding cannot be deferred more than may since my research is time bound. I have applied for my gcms notes yesterday, and I really don't know if to message them or not.

olabisi6438:
good evening house
dec 17 applicant(normal processing). haven't heard anything from ircc oh. upfront medical passed after i sent medical slip to nairobi by mail.
my classes are starting by may. should i mail them? and is there a format for mailing them

You need to contact IRCC via webform requesting for the expedited processing and finalization of your application. You can do this thrice a week, this should remind them about your file.



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Good morning everyone,

Please is there anyone that applied 1st week in February that has not gotten NSE request? I applied on the 6th February with IELTS only and I have been expecting the request letter for MBS but I haven’t heard anything.

Alright, I've sent you a reply.

Iffylove:
Am also awaiting decision form them.
I have mailed you

kelvine95:


Good morning Frankrobbn1. I applied for the second time on 10th of Feb, and my eligibility review started on the 17th of Feb. I have had 4 ghost updates, most recent one was on monday. I am really worried cos my funding cannot be deferred more than may since my research is time bound. I have applied for my gcms notes yesterday, and I really don't know if to message them or not.

I would advice you email them via this medium - nrobi-immigration@international.gc.ca.

Also send an enquiry via webform - IRCC WEBFORM - NAIROBI

The content of the mail should state the date you submitted your application referencing your UCI and App No. You should advise the visa officer in writing that your funding letter cannot be deferred till another term. And as such you will appreciate your application be given due consideration/swift processing in order to enable you meet up with the Spring, Semester. You should also provide a copy of your funding letter highlighting in yellow link that your research is time bound. More so, include a reference letter from your supervisor in support of your visa application. At the end of the mail, thank the visa officer for taking their time to review your application and appreciate them for the success gained in your application thus far. Do this on a daily basis, you will see that your file will be attended to in no distant time with a positive result in the end. Take a bold step by getting your upfront medicals done soon i.e if you're yet to do so.


Let me know if you need further information from me.



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Tiara97:
Good morning everyone,

Please is there anyone that applied 1st week in February that has not gotten NSE request? I applied on the 6th February with IELTS only and I have been expecting the request letter for MBS but I haven’t heard anything.

If your bank provides mybank statement certificate for their customers, why not generate it and forward a copy of the certificate to IRCC rather than waiting for them to request for it. I would advice you do so as soon as possible.


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Good morning everyone,

Please i need help. I did biometric last week friday (12th march), got nse request (16th march).

I don’t have ielts and i intend submitting my mbs tomorrow. Please will my application still go through NSE or the normal process? Btw My class ld resume may 3rd!