EmeeNaka:
Airline websites are the costlier sef. The Expedia is quite cheap, I somehow feel it's not real. I will check the Momondo you mentioned

Expedia is a legit site including those i mentioned. Just read the t&c of the flight before you pay. August is a peak travel period and ticket prices are quite expensive.

EmeeNaka:
Has anyone booked flight from Expedia? It seems to have the cheapest flight available.

You could get deals there but i like to compare with prices from skyscanner, momondo and the airline’s website as well.

PPR! Third time is the charm.

I had extensive and clean travel history, employment history, solid proof of funds but i had no home tie and to make matters “worse” i had just made a career change. My refusals were formed around home ties and purpose of visit which i unsuccessfully tried to address with SOPs and study plans for over two years. I couldn’t conjure home ties where there was none neither could i continue in my old career. I was at a fix so i angrily decided to push it to the back burner and carry on with my life and career as they were.

As it is with strong desires regardless of passage of time, i found myself on this journey again more determined than my past. On the submission date, i prayed for speed and good news and specifically requested for my application to be finalized before the end of July. Today, i praise God from whom all blessings flow.

Application submitted-21st April
Upfront medicals- 21st April
Medicals updated-19th May
Eligibility and ghost updates- i didn’t keep tabs
Ppr- 21st July

Documents submitted
Admission letter, tuition deposit receipt
Proof of funds- Real estate documents, employment documents of main sponsor and myself as well as bank statements, payslips, introduction letter, e.t.c total funds exceeded nse requirements.
Personal documents such as birth certificate
Academic documents

God bless everyone who answered my many questions. I hope everyone on this thread experiences even greater joy than i have today and those who have had refusals find the resilience and assistance needed for a successful reapplication. Amen.

Evergeen22:



Thanks bro. How much do you think it might cost and what are my chances ?

I only used an agent to pay because I couldn’t as I was making the payment from China

If you decide to use the services of an immigration lawyer, please click the link below to verify the person. Also, conduct a google search for reviews. All the best.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigration-citizenship-representative/choose/authorized.html

Spectro:
While I await my GCMS note, these are possible reasons for my refusal. For the sake of new applicants, these are the things I did wrong?

I have siblings in Canada who have families. I and my parents are the only ones that reside in Nigeria. I didn't pay tuition fee (there was no acceptance fee attached to my program either). Hence, there could be a 'Purpose of Visit' concern. Could it be he wants to go live with his siblings rather than study?

I am single, mobile (This is not an issue for applicants, unless there are other things to consider, such as what I stated earlier).

I anticipated this, but I underestimated its impact.

I believe if I have to reapply next time, paying tuition is vital. Once GCMS note comes in, I will get a better understanding of what really happened.

This is an annoying bump but i know you’ll figure it out. I remember that someone in part 18 with similar family circumstances as yours got his visa approved. Unfortunately, I cannot remember his handle. My advise will be for you to further strengthen your home times in your next application and tackle the purpose of visit from all perspective including those not stated in the gcms notes. Tuition payment, current employment, career stability and most importantly, the strength of your relationship with your parents should not be overlooked.

Unfortunately, a higher burden of proof is required from some people and we must provide compelling reasons to eliminate or significantly reduce the doubts of the vo. Sometimes, it can be unfair.

Chilexeve:


The VSF is at Ikate bus stop. From CMS, take a bus to Ajah, stop at Ikate bus stop, (it is not the last bus stop), cross to the other side of the road ask those okada people there, they'll direct you. It's a walkable distance.

Thanks for this. I was wondering when Lekki third roundabout became the last bus stop in Ajah. Lagos is not as safe as it used to be and this is not the time to be misdirected. Safety first.

Bunmijab:


Sorry sis pls how much did u do urs with the vendor and also and the immigration office

A change of name is not complete until you reflect the change on your government issued id, update your bvn, update your bank accounts, e.t.c. If you have enough time, yes you can do a change of name before submitting your application. If not, please proceed with your maiden name and ensure you declare your marital status on your immi form. Regardless of the name you answer, the most important thing is not to conceal your marital status on your application.

deeteeneey:
My question is related to bank statement.

So a UK bank statement will be used by the sponsor.
Can the regular monthly statements for the past 6months be used or does sponsor need to go to the bank to request a statement?

The regular monthly statement is sufficient. I would only advise going to the bank if a lot of time has elapsed between the period of the last statement and your application date. I think 2 weeks validity is the standard.

peruxie:
Guys I was sent this today...how can I tackle the 3rd part as there is no way I can pay the full tuition and accommodation when I am not guaranteed an approval.
Also, my salary account is always empty as the statement is being asked for.

VOs may request for additional information or documents while processing your application. In all the cases i know of, if you provide the required documents and it corroborates your application, you will receive ppr in a very short time. The VO wants you/ your sponsor to demonstrate your/his full financial commitment and wants an evidence of your employment. It’s quite simple in my own opinion.

Frankrobbn1:



Over the course of my five (5) years experience in handling complex immigration cases, I have seen on several occurrences, applications being refused by the visa officer after requesting and passing a medical examination. There is no blue print that works for Canada immigration processes and the format is not properly elucidated. A visa officer has absolute right to deny an immigration application if he/she is not satisfied that the applicant is a genuine student. I can tell you for free from the wisdom of my experiences that situations like this often occurs when an immigration officer is not able to complete their assessment on a file before transferring the work load to another visa officer for finalization. The new visa officer who then took up the application from where his colleague stopped will review the supporting documents/comments and may have some reservations thus unavoidably leading to refusal. I have seen this happen on several GCMS notes, albeit it's not common. Above all, should you've received a medical request, your application success is 95% close to approval. Keep the faith alive.

It will end in praise

This happened at my last application. I was ecstatic about the medical request and wasted my money only to receive a denial few days later. I must say that Canada has the most inconsistent and disorganized visa application process ever in my experience. For instance, after i addressed the issues raised in my first gcms notes, the second gcms contained more issues that were not referenced in the first note. There were gaps that showed the VOs were not as detailed as they appear and it was disappointing. I demonstrated travel experiences yet the VO said i had none. I had 3 years education gap but had work experience yet, the VO said i had 6 years education gap and doubted my motives. The VO said i wasn’t academically strong . yet my cousin who graduated with a third class science degree, who hadn’t worked for 2 years was granted a visa to study a diploma in business. What does academically weak even mean? Is Canada not meant for 2;2 holders? It made no sense

Legacyedition:




How much did this cost you. Most immigration lawyers charge $3,000 - $3,500 .


Maybe this RCIC might be cheaper but immigration lawyers preaches against them.... Abeg enlighten me.

No I didn’t pay that much and I don’t have any experience with immigration lawyers. Generally speaking, One would expect lawyers to charge more however, a successful application is not entirely about money or representation. There are just some things money or representation may not resolve. E.g family ties.

Sleekcee:
Thanks for your input. I already ordered gcms note but I don't knw the pqckage u said will contain all documents submitted. I would really love that for both this application and the first one that suddenly changed let me even knw what happened. Please people help me review my case .

Take a look at this link

https://www.getgcms.com/order-now

It is important for anyone who decides to outsource their visa application process to a third party to be informed of the pros and cons.

Anyone with common sense and a sprinkle of research skills can become an “agent” in 10 minutes. Let us carry out due diligence lest we fall prey to inexperienced hustlers and fraudsters.

If you decide to use an”agent” please consider a RCIC and note that they will cost you thousands of CAD depending on the nature of the brief. They will provide you with a retainer-ship agreement and every single discussion will be documented. The ICCRC can commence disciplinary actions against them for infractions as basic as refusal to provide you with an agreement and they can lose their license. I am currently using an RCIC and i verified his membership and ensured that he has no record of disciplinary investigation. I also researched on my rights under the agreement and i will not hesitate to file a report if he is negligent or unprofessional in any way. This is my third application and I didn’t want any headache or pressure this time around hence my decision to outsource my entire application so i can manage my stress level. Still, i read this thread and half of the previous one.

If you decide to use an agent who is experienced in visa applications but not a RCIC, please do your due diligence and weigh the risks. Usually, they will provide guidance for the entire application but you will submit your application by yourself. I have used one unsuccessfully in the past but a few family members have used the same agent successfully. Will i recommend the agent? No. That’s because they apply the same strategy to every application and this thread teaches us the opposite. Some will even outsource your application to others and you don’t want anyone messing up your chances at a successful application. Due diligence is critical.

There are brilliant minds on this thread who to the best of my knowledge are more professional and better qualified than many agents put together, yet they do not charge a dime. Read this thread, be familiar with the application process and you will be confident to diy successfully.

...................
May has brought us good news, our expectations are not cut short and our dreams are not dashed. We have experienced favor and mercy concerning our applications and it is raining ppr for all. Amen!

Rani001:
SOS


PLEASE HELP NL'S!!!!!


HOW CAN I GO ABOUT DOING AFFIDAVIT WHEN COURST ARE ON STRIKE


I WANT TO NOTARISE SOME OF MY DOCUMENT

Notary publics i.e lawyers notarize documents while affidavits are sworn to before the commissioner of oaths who work in the court registry.

If you’re in Lagos, the cheapest option is to go to any business centre around ikeja high court and tell them you want to notarize a document, they’ll make an introduction and help out for about 300-500 per document. I believe you can visit the high court vicinity in any other state for the same results but at a higher fee.

Sleekcee:
Good morning great minds. Please I need ur input here. I applied on September 2nd 2020, biometrics 12th September. NSE request Dec 16th, submitted on the 29th jan and no further update. I decided to do upfront medical on April 12th and gave my agent to submit on 14th April. We are in May and I have asked him to check if it has been updated to pass and he said not yet that it takes 28 days to get a response se from IRCC if urgent. I have deferred my admission from January to May and now I asked him to defer from May to September. I got a mail from the sch two weeks ago saying they got my request and will let me knw when a decision has been made. Since then no further info. Thats Fanshawe college. I have asked my agent for my new admission letter since he said he has deferred and this is his response "They said they will only issue new letter if the embassy request for it". Please do i need embassy to get my admission letter when I defer?
Now these are my issues: firstly I noticed my application number changed. The application number on my biometrics letter was diff from the NSE letter. I noticed it this year and asked questions and they gave me 4 diff answers. First they said IRCC asked them to apply thru NSE, another of his colleague said wen I did biometrics they did not get a response from ircc on time and they sent them an email and wen IRCC responded my application number was updated, he also said he forgot to upload mybank statement and cancelled to reapply and add it instead of the paper statement and later the agent said he did paper application in September and was asked to link it to online application so he did it in September 29th and my application number changed. Please were paper applications accepted in September when there was lockdown, and does app number change wen u link paper to online Plenty? Please let me know. Plenty stories but all I know is they reapplied on September 29th without telling me, my email was not used so I don't get mails, I don't have my password so I can't check anything. Also wen he submitted my application I drafted an sop and gave them to go thru and edit, they refused to show me the final document so I don't even knw what was submitted. I am just tired of everything. He said its against their policy to show u your own sop.
Next I have been thinking about is I have an EE profile and I told them before applying for this but we did not use same UCI. I don't knw if its okay or if diff UCI is okay since its a diff application.
I have ordered for my gcms notes as advised and I put my personal email. Please this is 32 days no response from caips gcms. I hope they did not send it to the email registered in my application even when I wrote my own email cos I don't even knw the mail they used to apply for me. For sometime agent stopped talking to me, said I was making troubles cos I sent them mail asking questions wen in doubt. He even mentioned he was going to report me to IRCC to ban me for 10yrs cos of the tune of my mail to them and I told him its not possible to be banned for conversation between u and your agent. Please the story is long but what can I do now? Can I send webform wen its not my email that was used to apply? I have sent mails to diff IRCC email addresses and got the same generic response of still under active processing. I don't even knw what eligibility review is cos I can't see my profile. The agent gave me my login details the first day I noticed the change in application number for me to see I had an active profile but the next time I tried to log in after 2 weeks I tried twice and was locked for 24hrs cos they said I put in wrong login details which means he changed it. He has refused to give me d details again saying its against their policy meanwhile I am not owing him a dime. Even when he gave me he said he signed agreement with IRCC that i should not be logging in too often. That u only log in wen there is an update. He kept saying ridiculous things like he is talking to a a baby. Even wen I try to argue he will insist he is right that if I log in wen they are trying to do an update it wil affect it so ircc said don't log in anyhow until they ask u to. And its same agent I used to get admission too. Please what is the solution and what are my chances? Even my own NSE letter has been different from what I've been seeing here. Mine specifically said I needed ielts and failure to submit before the deadline they wil assume I am no longer interested and proceed with denial not even option of normal processing route. I asked him why mine had a totally diff clause and he picked offence. My Application is now 8months no response. I need your inputs please �

It is clear that this is a rogue agent and not an RCIC. His style of intimidation and threat is juvenile and you shouldn’t be bothered about the unintelligent responses and reaction. Can you request for gcms notes? There is a package that provides you with the notes and copies of all the documents submitted during application. This is very important and it will provide clarity on the entirety of your application. Did you sign any agreement? Do you have formal correspondence? If the gcms notes shows any discrepancy on his part, i believe that you can file a report against him.

I have deferred admission in the past and i received a new admission letter to that effect and correspondence from the school as well. What is his proof of deferral if he is unwilling to provide any evidence? Email the school directly for a real time status on your admission. You should get some information. Provide the ielts result, while waiting for the gcms and feedback from your school. Also consider more experienced advise from others. It will end in praise.

JustMellow:


Hello Taminat,

It will be advised to update your EE profile immediately you get to know the TRF number. What if a long waited and unsuspected FSWP draw happens like the surprised April 16th, 2021 CEC draw that was done on a Friday? The finger biting will dearly be painful.

The officer may indeed apply discretion, but no two application is the same. Don't let the ITA that would come as a thief in the night catch you unaware, stay prepared during the day to catch it.

Best of Luck

Thank you for putting this in perspective. Thanks and God bless you.

Chioma3000001:
I submitted my application on April 14th with SOA of 10 million but on 26th April I removed 4 million from it..will this affect my application? Do they check the inflow and outflow of the account or do they just check how genuine the SOA is

An account may be transactional, however you should maintain a sufficient balance to cover tuition ( if you haven’t paid) and living expenses at all times. The inflow and outflow will be checked as well as the authenticity of the statement itself.

Frankrobbn1:



What is your current CRS after updating your IELTS results on your EE profile?


It will end in praise

Thanks Frankrobbn. It’ll be 459

I know it’s been said that an existing EE profile does not affect a study permit but i want to be cautious. I want to update my EE profile. Should i do this now or wait .

ajikaz2003:
###### LONG POST ALERT ######


It’s Testimony Time

Guys, I wish to share my success story in order to encourage others who have been delayed. First of all, I thank Mr. Frankrobbn1, Mr. JustMellow, Mr. Lekiboboe, and other contributors for their selfless services here. I also appreciate some people who have been trying to answer questions in the absence of the gurus, but most times your answers are wrong and misleading.

BEST OF LUCK TO EVERYONE AWAITING GOOD NEWS

Congratulations!!!

Moren002:
Good evening, everyone. Please, my fiance is planning to relocate to Canada to for postgraduate study, we've met some persons(agents) and make enquiry but they kept saying that Canada isn't accepting people for now, that is Canada isn't issuing visa now till further notice and they gave option of UK. But, from the comment s read so far I understand that some persons have been accepted even this year while some are processing. So, I'm confuse if the agents lied and do not know what to do. Please, can someone enlighten me and guide us. Please help....


Thanks.

If you require professional assistance in canadian application ensure that you only use a licensed immigration consultant/ lawyer. They will never refer to themselves as agents. Please google licensed immigration consultants for more info and note that they are expensive. However, if you decide to personally handle your application, you must read this thread to have an understanding of the journey and ask questions as you proceed. All the best.

demure178:

What’s the rate?

I think it was about 330 to 1 cad. I am not certain as i routed the payment through someone’s current account.

Yk45:
Hello house, please who has used Gtbank form A to pay tuition fee. Is it true you have to book your airplane ticket before you can fill the the form ?

I paid through gtb and they didn’t require a ticket. You only need a return ticket if you’re applying for pta

ogunleyesijibomi:
Hello house... I want to know if there is need for additional statement of account.. have paid a year tuition fee to my scchool in Canada and still have 4million naira in my own personal account which I submitted to NSC with test of English waiver letter.
Here is my question.. is the 4million naira statement of account okay or I still need to add another statement of account to boost up my financial status?
Finally I hope this doesn't sound somehow.. can anyone assist me with additional statement.of Account as this is my fifth time of applying to canada.. God have mercy oo

You have to weigh the consequences of your decisions and decide if it’s worth the risk. N4m is a little over 10k cad living expenses and may not be considered sufficient especially if you are self sponsored. Why would you want to exhaust your entire savings on studying? What is the significant impact on your career prospects? Why will you want to return at the end of your studies if you have little or no money to fall back on?

Have you considered using a legitimate sponsor or co-sponsor? I wish you the best this time around.

Lovecars501:
the fifth time!! And u keep applying 4 it,u no pity urself can't u see dat u aren't destined to go there

What do you know about destiny? Don’t be a troll, it’s unkind.

demure178:
Update on my procedural fairness,
I submitted the reply from my procedural fairness I got on the 20th of April yesterday, and after I submitted I checked this morning, I saw ghost update also.. now it’s 5050, heart beating fast, make them no ban person, cuz 2 million plus for a lawyer to fight the case Na hell.. But am
Positive though

Application submitted with MBS- Feb 14
Eligibility review started - March 20th
Upfront medical updated to pass- March 22
Procedural fairness letter- April 20th
Replied the letter with my lawyer and documents proof- April 22th
Ghost update- April 23th

Now

Waitinggggg.

I wish you the best outcome. God is on the throne

They say the third time is a charm so my application must be approved this time. I pray to write my story in full in the next few months with praises in my mouth. I am an April 21st applicant patiently waiting for nse or ppr request.

I appoint myself as the worship leader for April applicants

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Flywire has several payment options. Payments denominated in Naira will require a debit card. The cheapest payment method is the international bank transfer option in CAD via Form A. Select the international transfer option in CAD, follow the prompt, you’ll receive a payment instruction from flywire, print it, attach your admission letter, degree cert, passport data page, a letter of authorization from your Uncle and complete form A from your bank. Once the payment is approved, your bank will debit your uncle’s account and transfer the funds to flywire. This will be at CBN exchange rate and may take as long as 2-3 weeks

If you can’t wait that long, you can make a transfer from any dom account to flywire. I think there are options for $, CAD, £ and €

marcelonwa:


I used flywire to pay my tution deposit of $9,458 CAD, when I was generating my payment instructions, I selected international bank transfer in USD, that way you can pay into there US bank acc, which they now transfer to ur sch, that’s if ur school partners with flywire, after u have generated the payment instructions, then head to the bank, request to use form A, they will
Handle the rest, will also give u @ CBN rate..
I was given #395/$ then

It will end in praise

You can select payment in CAD. It is cheaper as mine came to about N330 thereabout instead of 395

LadyBlaq:
Hello again!

Please when explaining available fund for POF, is it advisable to get ones conversion using FX rate or black market rate?

You can’t use black market rate. Try xe or oanda. Xe has a lower rate which may be prudent

Iberisamuel90:
Tuition Deposit International Group A+ Fall 2021
Full payment of your non-refundable tuition deposit for the Fall 2021 term ($1,000 of which is non-refundable) is due by June 23, 2021 in order to enroll in your classes for the Fall 2021 term when registration opens. If you have any questions please contact the Office of the Registrar at 416 675 5000. Registration is scheduled to begin the week of July 26th, 2021. Please visit http://www.humber.ca/registration/ for updates. One Tuition Deposit payment is required. Select the Deposit option that best suits your program offer. Note: Confirmation of your tuition deposit payment can be found under the View Deposit Payment History. You will have access to view the tuition deposit payment on your MyHumber account under Account Detail for Term or Account Summary. Visa Debit and Mastercard Debit cards will not be accepted If you pay by credit card a service fee will apply. This fee is billed at a rate of 2.25% of the fee payment and is paid directly to the service provider, Moneris, and not to Humber College.

Any humber college applicant dat has paid his or her tuition fee should help me.explain dis.

Are you an international student paying from within Canada? I used the international payment option so my experience will differ from yours.

My understanding of what you wrote is that if you choose to pay via credit card, a fee will be charged payable to the payment gateway- Moneris. Debit card payments via visa or mastercards are not allowed. If you do not have a credit card, why not log into your humber account and follow the prompts which may lead you to the moneris website and attempt payment with your debit card. If it is declined, you can refer to your humber invoice and do a bank or online transfer.