| jamespi2008: 3:43am On Jan 30 |
I applied for my student permit 11/12/2024 with accompanying mum 11/12/2024. Biometric was completed 13/12/20024. Myself (Algonquin Architecture Diploma), my mum, my close friend ( Algonquin Diploma Computer programming) we went high school togther and graduated June 2024 and one of my distance relative( she applied for PG Algonquin Paralegal).
January 6th, My application and my mum application was withdrawn. While my firend and disctance related where approved same date.
Reason for withdrawal was invalid PAL. I had mistakely ed my friends PAL. This i noticed after I got the withdrawal.
Mum refusal letter
This letter refers to your application to accompany a family member as a temporary resident.
As your family member’s study permit application has been closed, your application has also
been closed and is not accepted for processing. Your processing fees will be refunded. Please
note that refunds may take between 6 to 8 weeks to arrive.
Should you choose to re-apply, please submit a new application including all required documents
and pay all applicable fees.
Sincerely,
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada
Government of Canada | Gouvernement du Canada www.cic.gc.ca
Additional Resources
For additional information and legal references, please visit:
• Study in Canada as an international student - Canada.ca
• Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (justice.gc.ca)
• Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (justice.gc.ca)
My refusal Letter
This letter refers to your application to study in Canada as a temporary resident.
On January 22, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) established an
intake cap on most study permit applications. As a result, new study permit applications
submitted to IRCC must include a provincial or territorial attestation letter (PAL/TAL) from the
intended province or territory of study (or for applicants destined to Quebec, an attestation of
issuance of a Quebec Acceptance Certificate that confirms the student has a place in Quebec’s
share of distributed study permit applications), unless the criteria for an exception is met.
Your application did not include a valid PAL/TAL from the province or territory where you plan to
study and, based on the information provided in your application, you do not meet the criteria for
an exception. Therefore, in accordance with the Ministerial Instructions with respect to the
processing of certain applications for a study permit, your application cannot be accepted for
processing. Your processing fees will be refunded. Refunds may take between 6 to 8 weeks to
be issued.
Should you choose to re-apply, please submit a new application including all required
documents and pay all applicable fees. Please ensure you provide a valid PAL/TAL or provide
evidence that you meet an exception as part of your submission. Visit: Study permits: Provincial
attestation letters - Canada.ca for examples of evidence.
Sincerely,
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada
Government of Canada | Gouvernem
When I ask MP for a follow up this is what I got from her.
Fri, Jan 10, 10:51 AM
to me
Hi xxxxx,
I spoke with IRCC this morning regarding xxxxx She noted that the officer stated that the letter provided was not valid, and that the applicant was not actually eligible to apply. Unfortunately, our time on the call ran out, so I have put in a request for more clarity on this one. Once I have more information, I will get back to you.
Thank you,
Next follow up
Jan 22, 2025, 1:37 PM (7 days ago)
to me
Hi xxxx,
I spoke with IRCC again re: xxxx’ application, and they noted that the letter they received did no have his name on it. It was someone else’s name. They are assuming the wrong letter was ed with the application. This is what made the letter invalid. This can not be a re-consideration, and needs to be a new application with the correct letter.
Unless you have proof that the letter which was ed with the original application, a new application will need to be submitted.
Thank you,
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
However I reapplied for myself and mum 21/01/2025
And today noticed a Ghost update. when I checked seems they updated my medical
Application status and messages
Check the status, review the details and read messages for your application.
Application status
We are processing your application. We will send you a message when there is an update or if we need more information from you.
Latest update:
Review of medical results - January 29, 2025:You ed the medical exam.
All finger crossed. I actually completed upfront medical last year. before I applied
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| kobobay(m): 3:51am On Jan 30 |
jamespi2008:
I applied for my student permit 11/12/2024 with accompanying mum 11/12/2024. Biometric was completed 13/12/20024. Myself (Algonquin Architecture Diploma), my mum, my close friend ( Algonquin Diploma Computer programming) we went high school togther and graduated June 2024 and one of my distance relative( she applied for PG Algonquin Paralegal).
January 6th, My application and my mum application was withdrawn. While my firend and disctance related where approved same date.
Reason for withdrawal was invalid PAL. I had mistakely ed my friends PAL. This i noticed after I got the withdrawal.
Mum refusal letter
This letter refers to your application to accompany a family member as a temporary resident.
As your family member’s study permit application has been closed, your application has also
been closed and is not accepted for processing. Your processing fees will be refunded. Please
note that refunds may take between 6 to 8 weeks to arrive.
Should you choose to re-apply, please submit a new application including all required documents
and pay all applicable fees.
Sincerely,
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada
Government of Canada | Gouvernement du Canada
www.cic.gc.ca
Additional Resources
For additional information and legal references, please visit:
• Study in Canada as an international student - Canada.ca
• Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (justice.gc.ca)
• Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (justice.gc.ca)
My refusal Letter
This letter refers to your application to study in Canada as a temporary resident.
On January 22, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) established an
intake cap on most study permit applications. As a result, new study permit applications
submitted to IRCC must include a provincial or territorial attestation letter (PAL/TAL) from the
intended province or territory of study (or for applicants destined to Quebec, an attestation of
issuance of a Quebec Acceptance Certificate that confirms the student has a place in Quebec’s
share of distributed study permit applications), unless the criteria for an exception is met.
Your application did not include a valid PAL/TAL from the province or territory where you plan to
study and, based on the information provided in your application, you do not meet the criteria for
an exception. Therefore, in accordance with the Ministerial Instructions with respect to the
processing of certain applications for a study permit, your application cannot be accepted for
processing. Your processing fees will be refunded. Refunds may take between 6 to 8 weeks to
be issued.
Should you choose to re-apply, please submit a new application including all required
documents and pay all applicable fees. Please ensure you provide a valid PAL/TAL or provide
evidence that you meet an exception as part of your submission. Visit: Study permits: Provincial
attestation letters - Canada.ca for examples of evidence.
Sincerely,
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada
Government of Canada | Gouvernem
When I ask MP for a follow up this is what I got from her.
Fri, Jan 10, 10:51 AM
to me
Hi xxxxx,
I spoke with IRCC this morning regarding xxxxx She noted that the officer stated that the letter provided was not valid, and that the applicant was not actually eligible to apply. Unfortunately, our time on the call ran out, so I have put in a request for more clarity on this one. Once I have more information, I will get back to you.
Thank you,
Next follow up
Jan 22, 2025, 1:37 PM (7 days ago)
to me
Hi xxxx,
I spoke with IRCC again re: xxxx’ application, and they noted that the letter they received did no have his name on it. It was someone else’s name. They are assuming the wrong letter was ed with the application. This is what made the letter invalid. This can not be a re-consideration, and needs to be a new application with the correct letter.
Unless you have proof that the letter which was ed with the original application, a new application will need to be submitted.
Thank you,
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
However I reapplied for myself and mum 21/01/2025
And today noticed a Ghost update. when I checked seems they updated my medical
Application status and messages
Check the status, review the details and read messages for your application.
Application status
We are processing your application. We will send you a message when there is an update or if we need more information from you.
Latest update:
Review of medical results - January 29, 2025:You ed the medical exam.
All finger crossed. I actually completed upfront medical last year. before I applied
You will get a response soon about the final status of your application.
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| technix: 4:27am On Jan 30 |
Yes, you can. You will just need to put more effort in justifying your purpose of visit, e.g. why the new study path and what you plan to do with the study.
Itiswell2334:
Please guys I have a question. I have a bachelors degree in bank and finance and also two years experience working as a caregiver for the elderly. Can I go for early childhood education program in Canada ?? Please what are the chances of getting a visa
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| technix: 4:29am On Jan 30 |
You can use family and other community activities you do.
dzionyte:
Hello, I need help concerning ties to home country, I can't use properties as I don't have much, employment and investments are also out of the question, what can I do?
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| technix: 4:30am On Jan 30 |
Yes, it is possible. I have seen people approved on here and I have many clients who were approved with kids.
allola:
Please guru,
Is it possible to apply for a study visa with my little daughters? Or is there anyone who applied with his or her kids nd the study visa was granted.
Thanks as I await your responses.
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| Jeboy(m): 4:53am On Jan 30 |
You have to look at the reviewed immigration requirements for foreign students and children dependent. A lot has changed in Canadian immigration polices recently. Don't be too quick to refer to others that may have qualifued based on pre January 21st immigration policy.
technix:
Yes, it is possible. I have seen people approved on here and I have many clients who were approved with kids.
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| jamespi2008: 5:29am On Jan 30 |
Like how soon?
kobobay:
You will get a response soon about the final status of your application.
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| Amky: 6:28am On Jan 30 |
Please can you give more details on how you ed IRCC for the refusal explanation. Was it by email or what ?. I really want to know why I was refused and correct it.
jamespi2008:
I applied for my student permit 11/12/2024 with accompanying mum 11/12/2024. Biometric was completed 13/12/20024. Myself (Algonquin Architecture Diploma), my mum, my close friend ( Algonquin Diploma Computer programming) we went high school togther and graduated June 2024 and one of my distance relative( she applied for PG Algonquin Paralegal).
January 6th, My application and my mum application was withdrawn. While my firend and disctance related where approved same date.
Reason for withdrawal was invalid PAL. I had mistakely ed my friends PAL. This i noticed after I got the withdrawal.
Mum refusal letter
This letter refers to your application to accompany a family member as a temporary resident.
As your family member’s study permit application has been closed, your application has also
been closed and is not accepted for processing. Your processing fees will be refunded. Please
note that refunds may take between 6 to 8 weeks to arrive.
Should you choose to re-apply, please submit a new application including all required documents
and pay all applicable fees.
Sincerely,
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada
Government of Canada | Gouvernement du Canada
www.cic.gc.ca
Additional Resources
For additional information and legal references, please visit:
• Study in Canada as an international student - Canada.ca
• Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (justice.gc.ca)
• Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (justice.gc.ca)
My refusal Letter
This letter refers to your application to study in Canada as a temporary resident.
On January 22, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) established an
intake cap on most study permit applications. As a result, new study permit applications
submitted to IRCC must include a provincial or territorial attestation letter (PAL/TAL) from the
intended province or territory of study (or for applicants destined to Quebec, an attestation of
issuance of a Quebec Acceptance Certificate that confirms the student has a place in Quebec’s
share of distributed study permit applications), unless the criteria for an exception is met.
Your application did not include a valid PAL/TAL from the province or territory where you plan to
study and, based on the information provided in your application, you do not meet the criteria for
an exception. Therefore, in accordance with the Ministerial Instructions with respect to the
processing of certain applications for a study permit, your application cannot be accepted for
processing. Your processing fees will be refunded. Refunds may take between 6 to 8 weeks to
be issued.
Should you choose to re-apply, please submit a new application including all required
documents and pay all applicable fees. Please ensure you provide a valid PAL/TAL or provide
evidence that you meet an exception as part of your submission. Visit: Study permits: Provincial
attestation letters - Canada.ca for examples of evidence.
Sincerely,
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada
Government of Canada | Gouvernem
When I ask MP for a follow up this is what I got from her.
Fri, Jan 10, 10:51 AM
to me
Hi xxxxx,
I spoke with IRCC this morning regarding xxxxx She noted that the officer stated that the letter provided was not valid, and that the applicant was not actually eligible to apply. Unfortunately, our time on the call ran out, so I have put in a request for more clarity on this one. Once I have more information, I will get back to you.
Thank you,
Next follow up
Jan 22, 2025, 1:37 PM (7 days ago)
to me
Hi xxxx,
I spoke with IRCC again re: xxxx’ application, and they noted that the letter they received did no have his name on it. It was someone else’s name. They are assuming the wrong letter was ed with the application. This is what made the letter invalid. This can not be a re-consideration, and needs to be a new application with the correct letter.
Unless you have proof that the letter which was ed with the original application, a new application will need to be submitted.
Thank you,
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
However I reapplied for myself and mum 21/01/2025
And today noticed a Ghost update. when I checked seems they updated my medical
Application status and messages
Check the status, review the details and read messages for your application.
Application status
We are processing your application. We will send you a message when there is an update or if we need more information from you.
Latest update:
Review of medical results - January 29, 2025:You ed the medical exam.
All finger crossed. I actually completed upfront medical last year. before I applied
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| Zyzman: 8:09am On Jan 30 |
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Hello House,
Please does anyone knows how long it takes to obtain "English as a Medium" Document from Unilag?
Applied for it 4 days ago.
(Edited) I got the document from them in 4 days.
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| kobobay(m): 10:56am On Jan 30 |
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| jamespi2008: 1:43pm On Jan 30 |
This you can either do via requesting GCMS notes which takes about 30days response time, could be less or more. But in my case, my uncle who lives in Ottawa went through ing his Member of parliarment (MP). Seems MP has direct phone communication with IRCC to get similar result we get from GCMS notes.
Amky:
Please can you give more details on how you ed IRCC for the refusal explanation. Was it by email or what ?. I really want to know why I was refused and correct it.
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| Amky: 5:11pm On Jan 30 |
Okay, thanks
jamespi2008:
This you can either do via requesting GCMS notes which takes about 30days response time, could be less or more. But in my case, my uncle who lives in Ottawa went through ing his Member of parliarment (MP). Seems MP has direct phone communication with IRCC to get similar result we get from GCMS notes.
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| Adekanyin39: 9:33am On Jan 31 |
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Booking completed successfully
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| technix: 9:43am On Jan 31 |
I would advise you use a VPN. Opera browser has one.
Adekanyin39:
I’m beginning to wonder if this is intentional, I have been unable to book a biometric appointment in over a week, it’s one error message after the other, we’ve tried it on several systems, phones, and continents! To be honest the same headache happened with my daughters uk appointment. Is anyone else having troubles getting a biometric appointment at vfs?
Any help would do!
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| technix: 9:48am On Jan 31 |
Lol. You should have asked if I have done that or at least, refer to a particular policy that has affected what I said. And saying "don't be too quick" is rather condescending. The recent changes do not apply to children of international students.
Jeboy:
You have to look at the reviewed immigration requirements for foreign students and children dependent. A lot has changed in Canadian immigration polices recently. Don't be too quick to refer to others that may have qualifued based on pre January 21st immigration policy.
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| omisakint: 9:56am On Jan 31 |
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Good morning, please how much Is biometrics fee and visa fee for a family of 4 two kids of less than 10 years old and a father and mother.... Thanks.
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| Islandia: 10:16am On Jan 31 |
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please who is in windsor university whatsapp group? i want to be added. 08033668998
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| Predator188: 6:47pm On Jan 31 |
technix:
Lol. You should have asked if I have done that or at least, refer to a particular policy that has affected what I said. And saying "don't be too quick" is rather condescending. The recent changes do not apply to children of international students.
The children may receive a hit on pgwp application as dependents. The rules is somehow for foreign workers.
Applying for pgwp without teer 0, 1, 2 and 3 jobs in labour shortage occupation, the spouse will not be eligible for OWP.
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| Jeboy(m): 8:53pm On Jan 31 |
It's not condescending unless you think you are Mr know all.
What is there in saying you should have a review. Na pride dey do you jare.
technix:
Lol. You should have asked if I have done that or at least, refer to a particular policy that has affected what I said. And saying "don't be too quick" is rather condescending. The recent changes do not apply to children of international students.
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| Jeboy(m): 8:58pm On Jan 31 |
Baba leave am, he hasn't done detailed job on the recent change.
Even peeps that use immigration consultants to process their application do get refused talk less of others. Canada has changed a lot. To get sowp with pgwp or study/visit pernit for dependent kinds will be difficult now with the new policy.
Predator188:
The children may receive a hit on pgwp application as dependents. The rules is somehow for foreign workers.
Applying for pgwp without teer 0, 1, 2 and 3 jobs in labour shortage occupation, the spouse will not be eligible for OWP.
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| technix: 9:05pm On Jan 31 |
The questioner asked about their kids while studying. Doesn't have anything to do with spouse.
Predator188:
The children may receive a hit on pgwp application as dependents. The rules is somehow for foreign workers.
Applying for pgwp without teer 0, 1, 2 and 3 jobs in labour shortage occupation, the spouse will not be eligible for OWP.
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| technix: 9:12pm On Jan 31 |
Lol. Your hands are itchy. From question about kids to policy change to OWP.
I haven't done a detailed job? Interesting assumption. Guy, I am in Canada and I follow immigration updates.
It's very simple, post a link to a recent policy that affects the kids of international students while studying. If you can't, just move on abeg.
Jeboy:
Baba leave am, he hasn't done detailed job on the recent change.
Even peeps that use immigration consultants to process their application do get refused talk less of others. Canada has changed a lot. To get sowp with pgwp will be difficult now with the new policy.
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| Predator188: 9:15pm On Jan 31 |
technix:
The questioner asked about their kids. Doesn't have anything to do with spouse.
This is where you missed it.......
They blocked 🚫 kids as dependents on tempoary foreign workers application kids are no longer eligible and pgwp is a temporary foreign worker program and this is the confusion and how it may effect international students..applying for new work permit.
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| technix: 9:43pm On Jan 31 |
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| technix: 9:51pm On Jan 31 |
No worries at all. The way they worded the new rules can be confusing.
Predator188:
Yes you are correct owp.
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| adegoke616: 9:57pm On Jan 31 |
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No you cant, because most schools will still base your ission criteria on ur bachelors degree
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| Deeegbee: 11:06pm On Jan 31 |
Predator188:
The children may receive a hit on pgwp application as dependents. The rules is somehow for foreign workers.
Applying for pgwp without teer 0, 1, 2 and 3 jobs in labour shortage occupation, the spouse will not be eligible for OWP.
Please, does this affect spouses of international students who are already in Canada working with an Open Work Permit and waiting are for their partners to complete their programs 
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| Deeegbee: 11:07pm On Jan 31 |
Jeboy:
You have to look at the reviewed immigration requirements for foreign students and children dependent. A lot has changed in Canadian immigration polices recently. Don't be too quick to refer to others that may have qualifued based on pre January 21st immigration policy.
Please, does this affect spouses of international students who are already in Canada working with an Open Work Permit and waiting are for their partners to complete their programs
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| zubizareta(m): 12:46am On Feb 01 |
Deeegbee:
Please, does this affect spouses of international students who are already in Canada working with an Open Work Permit and waiting are for their partners to complete their programs
Yes it affects them. The law is already was effective jan 21 for everyone.
Your spouse will have to get a job offer in teer 0,1 and some selected jobs in teer 1 and 2 for you to be eligible for OWP when he/she switches to pgwp.
Generally, most of the kids aren't affected. However, dependent kids that were eligible for OWP are no longer eligible. Example dependent kids not more than 21 that were through with secondary schools and were in the past eligible for OWP are no longer eligible.
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| jamespi2008: 5:29am On Feb 01 |
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I noticed another Ghost update on my today. But not my mum?
Ancious to see if decision can be made pretty soon. This makes. it two Ghost update on my . I also noticed the IRCC returned our last application fees. So I will say I will have to forget about the reoconsideration I have submitted.
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| jamespi2008: 5:33am On Feb 01 |
jamespi2008:
I noticed another Ghost update on my today. But not my mum?
Ancious to see if decision can be made pretty soon. This makes. it two Ghost update on my . I also noticed the IRCC returned our last application fees. So I will say I will have to forget about the reoconsideration I have submitted.
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