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My apologies for not giving the updates yesterday. Please for anyone applying for study permit, do note that proof of funds is not the only vital criteria. Proper arrangement of your documents is also highly sacrosanct. I recently heard from the International Student Advisory Unit of a Canadian university that the average time a Visa Officer spent on each application is about 6 mins. This means you have a very limited time in convincing the Visa Officer about your application in the midst of hundreds or thousands of applicants. Hence, do ensure to properly structure and present your application and documents in a concise, easily understandable and straightforward manner. I personally recommend using a table of contents so that every section of your application can be seen at a glance. Find below the similar structure I used for mine . I prefer separating my SOP from LOE. My view is that LOE should focus on just explaining the contents of one's application while SOP should focus on everything about oneself (background, course, future plans etc). Wishing you all the best by God's grace.

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dtrixna01:
Hello guys. Pls how do I transfer money from a nigerian bank acc to a Canadian bank acc? I don’t want to have to do the black market rate. I’ll be arriving Canada soon.

You'll have to use black market rate.

There's a second option though.
You can apply for upkeep allowance using the form A process. But there's a limit. 1k or 1k5 dollars per semester depending on your bank. You'll also have to be in Canada before you can apply. And only God knows the processing time.

Ohh, there's a 3rd option.
You can apply for PTA. Some banks give as much as 4k usd. The minimum is 2k. As a student some banks might not require you needing a return ticket, others will. Also, there's no guarantee you'll get it

OLAN2015:
My apologies for not giving the updates yesterday. Please for anyone applying for study permit, do note that proof of funds is not the only vital criteria. Proper arrangement of your documents is also highly sacrosanct. I recently heard from the International Student Advisory Unit of a Canadian university that the average time a Visa Officer spent on each application is about 6 mins. This means you have a very limited time in convincing the Visa Officer about your application in the midst of hundreds or thousands of applicants. Hence, do ensure to properly structure and present your application and documents in a concise, easily understandable and straightforward manner. I personally recommend using a table of contents so that every section of your application can be seen at a glance. Find below the similar structure I used for mine . I prefer separating my SOP from LOE. My view is that LOE should focus on just explaining the contents of one's application while SOP should focus on everything about oneself (background, course, future plans etc). Wishing you all the best by God's grace.

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StJohnKml:

Dollar card

Thank you.

Hi everyone,
1. Please, I want to apply for study visa with my family. But I intend to use microfinance Bank statement. I hope the statement will be acceptable without an issue.

2. The documents, I can use to backup landed and building properties from my parents to me. My parents only have receipts used to purchase the land and survey documents.

3. Should my spouse write hers LOE or including her in my SOP

Please your advice will be highly appreciated. Thanks

Mulatta:


The person helping me with it says it's still in Nairobi and I'm begging to get bothered.

ports are stamped in Abuja, that person probably doesn’t know what he/she is saying.

StJohnKml:

Thanks, brother.
I used the new portal.
Grounds for refusal: "Your assets and financial situation are insufficient to the state purpose of travel..."

Although, it baffles me how so, based on my POF submission and property documents. The CBSA notes would clarify things sha.

I pray yours comes positive soon. Don't fret because of my outcome o. I wish you the best.

Pls how long did your application took? when you applied and when you got a response back?

TDaniela:
Hello guys, anyone here going to Durham College for the September 2023 intake? Or anyone already attending Durham College?

Pls can you send your email want ask some questions. Thanks

Ayodeji786:



Pls how long did your application took? when you applied and when you got a response back?

Submitted on the 13th of April
Got a decision yesterday 11th of May

Hello house. Please what is the procedure for submission of port at the Canada VFS office in Lekki, Lagos? I have booked their appointment yesterday. Does it require booking for DHL, UPS etc separately for the movement of the port or do I have to come back to the VFS office to pick it up physically after it has been stamped? I will appreciate especially from anyone that have done it before. Thanks and regards.

tenderjunkie:

You will get an email with the details once your booking has been made

please ooo this’s the 2nd day after I applied, for iom medical and I’ve not received any details email from them. What should I do plzzzzz

dtrixna01:
Hello guys. Pls how do I transfer money from a nigerian bank acc to a Canadian bank acc? I don’t want to have to do the black market rate. I’ll be arriving Canada soon.

After you've opened a Canadian bank , you can do that with lemonade app

Hello good day am glad to this group and bring my plight on here I hope I can get some solution to my issue…I applied for a study permit visa which I got rejected but my proof of funds was enough to get rejected (14 million naira) as proofs, a complete payment of first semester fees and other documents which I still later got rejected…so then I have applied for the GCMS notes to know why they gave me the rejection letter please does anyone here knows how long it take for the notes to be processed any helpful information would be appreciated..thanks

GloriaBekee:
please ooo this’s the 2nd day after I applied, for iom medical and I’ve not received any details email from them. What should I do plzzzzz

Send them another mail. Don't forget to include your port data page

Ayobamiaz:
Hello good day am glad to this group and bring my plight on here I hope I can get some solution to my issue…I applied for a study permit visa which I got rejected but my proof of funds was enough to get rejected (14 million naira) as proofs, a complete payment of first semester fees and other documents which I still later got rejected…so then I have applied for the GCMS notes to know why they gave me the rejection letter please does anyone here knows how long it take for the notes to be processed any helpful information would be appreciated..thanks

I was in a similar situation last year. If the rejection is about proof of funds alone (then you are quite lucky). How much is the total tuition? What is the duration of the course. Also, do you have sources of income or investment to back up the 14m? Is the 14m equal or more than the summation of your entire tuition fees, living expenses etc for the whole program? Lastly, when you are reapplying, you can try to pay the full tuition for 1 year in advance and convince the VO that you have additional accessible funds to the rest of your program. I got my PPR just yesterday.

Cuppycak3:

Send a mail and I’ll add you to centennial WhatsApp group chat

Please kindly add me

Hello everyone please I applied last year but was refused due to financial reasons, I've reapplied again and my medicals was requested for few days ago which I submitted and it was changed to ed today.

My challenge now is that deadline for class registration is today and i need to submit my study permit/ letter of introduction to be able to for class, please I need advice should I send a Web form. To IRCC.

The total tuition fee is $19k …I paid $9500 for the first semester..the duration of the course is just a year program..I showed them my business certificate cuz I have a business which I run here also the 14million is just for the living expenses alone for my stay there in Canada

emmflexcsc400:


Same here,please we need answer to this question..

Let's connect bro, I will send u mail now.

GloriaBekee:
please ooo this’s the 2nd day after I applied, for iom medical and I’ve not received any details email from them. What should I do plzzzzz

Happened to me as well, sent several mails to them until I called them. 0802 226 4059 Follow the voice prompts until it gets to speaking to an agent then wait…

14million for living expenses is much, even your 1 year program is not up to 14million @$1cad 345. You are cover with tuition and expenses even after you paid first semester already, there’s more to it bro wait till your GCMS note arrive.

It’s painful when you tried all your ability to meet up with POF and got denied

God ga your back bro

Ayobamiaz:
The total tuition fee is $19k …I paid $9500 for the first semester..the duration of the course is just a year program..I showed them my business certificate cuz I have a business which I run here also the 14million is just for the living expenses alone for my stay there in Canada

AskGod07:

14million for living expenses is much, even your 1 year program is not up to 14million @$1cad 345

I had to make sure I have it in excess but I still don’t know why I didn’t get the ppr and I have a friend who did his own and got his ppr for may …he only paid 2200 and 10 million as pof and got his ppr
…I think it depends on the officer that handle the application

Engr2016:

I was in a similar situation last year. If the rejection is about proof of funds alone (then you are quite lucky). How much is the total tuition? What is the duration of the course. Also, do you have sources of income or investment to back up the 14m? Is the 14m equal or more than the summation of your entire tuition fees, living expenses etc for the whole program? Lastly, when you are reapplying, you can try to pay the full tuition for 1 year in advance and convince the VO that you have additional accessible funds to the rest of your program. I got my PPR just
yesterday.

Bro !!! Going with this option now is it 100% guaranteed…cuz right now I just have to wait for the gcms notes before I take the next step ..how long does it take to get the notes ? I used the free version nit the paid according to my agent in Canada he said he’s more faster than the paid one

Ayobamiaz:


I had to make sure I have it in excess but I still don’t know why I didn’t get the ppr and I have a friend who did his own and got his ppr for may …he only paid 2200 and 10 million as pof and got his ppr
…I think it depends on the officer that handle the application

what was your opening balance in the . That might also be one of the factors they considered

AskGod07:
14million for living expenses is much, even your 1 year program is not up to 14million @$1cad 345. You are cover with tuition and expenses even after you paid first semester already, there’s more to it bro wait till your GCMS note arrive.

It’s painful when you tried all your ability to meet up with POF and got denied

God ga your back bro

Amen 🙏..thanks bro

Emryyy:
what was your opening balance in the . That might also be one of the factors they considered

Let’s not even go there is like 6 thousand naira and since 2018 I’ve been using it till date

Emryyy:
Hello everyone please I applied last year but was refused due to financial reasons, I've reapplied again and my medicals was requested for few days ago which I submitted and it was changed to ed today.

My challenge now is that deadline for class registration is today and i need to submit my study permit/ letter of introduction to be able to for class, please I need advice should I send a Web form. To IRCC.

Option 1- Write to your school and beg for extension, to submit the SP.

Option 2 - Defer the ission to the next available intake.

Ayobamiaz:


Let’s not even go there is like 6 thousand naira and since 2018 I’ve been using it till date

Ircc take cognizance of inflows n outflows in the , not like uk that u can jus deposit one 15m or even open fresh acct with huge millions and leave it for 30days den print and submit… na UK dat one work for

Ayobamiaz:


Let’s not even go there is like 6 thousand naira and since 2018 I’ve been using it till date

What was the balance at the beginning of the period of the statement start date? I suspect they could not reconcile the huge balances with your inflows but once you get the GCMs notes, it will be clearer.

My dear i can help you gat to do it yourself. If only you want. No need for Agent
Try to reach me on my email what i have will go a long way for you. Even with schools that have low tuition fee. But you will not start this year but next year. Begin your Application this year.

CuriousGeorge:

Good morning everyone
Please I need assistance,on a school that offers post graduate diploma or masters with low tuition first payment.I need help on how to go about applying for ission and processing visa
Please I need guidance from someone,1on1 guidance I don’t mind paying from the little I have.I am getting frustrated..all I have is 3million and a sponsor for proof of funds..m a female,26 this year.Please someone shld assist me send an email or drop a number…please

2kurupt:

After you've opened a Canadian bank , you can do that with lemonade app

Isn’t lemonade black mkt rate too ?