NewStats: 3,259,321 , 8,169,801 topics. Date: Saturday, 24 May 2025 at 05:16 PM 5s5r6h

Mickymall:
Good day everyone, I am applying for my MSc in Canada with student loan from Mpower which I have been given conditional approval by Mpower. I also added additional source of funds from a friend and my personal savings. I have a current job with monthly salary of 470k in Nigeria. If my student loan is approved by empower and also my ission is successful. What is my chances of visa approval and can I apply with my wife and kid or leave them behind because my intention after graduation is to settle in Canada. Pls I need a professional advice on this

No one can say if your application will be approved or not, however, you need to take steps in line with the requirements from IRCC. Firstly, IRCC only recognizes Mpower loan for tuition payment, so you have to raise funds to cover your living expenses and other sundry costs. Using third party as sponsors is very difficult as you have to explain the sources of their income and WHY they are sponsoring you, you also need to show you have some savings as well as this will your economic establishment in your home country.

KakashiJonin:
Thank you, for your time and insight. The reason why i am having doubts is because i couldn'treally find any solid alumni information about the canadian campus as opposed to their main campus in Boston, which has a very good/solid reputation especially their co-op program which attracted me to the school in the first place. Coupled with mixed comments i read online about their Canadacampus which they call a satellite campus as opposed to Boston.

I also want to mention that I was also able to secure an ission at Concordia University montreal for Masters in information systems security (M.Eng), which also has a comprehensive course offering but their Co-op program doesn't have as much clout has Northeasterns, coupled with the fact that they didn't really give me any funding unlike Northeastern University ission which came with 25% of plus some fundings here and there.

I would appreciate it if you can give me your opinion on which I should go for and why. If you can thank you.

Make a scale of preference, look at what you have and need, then see which of the schools ticks most of the boxes, also you will need to consider the location of the schools and the cost of living as well as job prospects there. Once you list the things you need, you will be able to determine the school that will be better for you.

MOO02:


Thanks for your prompt response.

The first refusal was generic (insufficient fund & no strong home ties) but I am still waiting for GCMS note.
My school has issued a new PAL. Can I submit a new application or should wait for the GCMS notes.

Please wait for the notes, how long ago did you request for the notes. You will need to send a new application with the new PAL. The app fees for the withdrawn app will be refunded to you.

MOO02:
I got a refusal and a withdrawn application within 2 months
I recently began the process of applying for my study permit. Unfortunately, my first application was refused and the second was withdrawn by IRCC due to an issue with the PAL I provided cos i used itforthe first one that was refused. As a result, the PAL is no longer considered valid and cannot be used for subsequent applications requiring a PAL even though the document clearly states that it is valid until December 31, 2025. I have requested for GCMS note for the first application but yet to receive the note. Do i need to request for GCMS note for the second application that was withdrawn?
My sister is the one sponsoring me and we only ed her statement as POF.
In light of this, I kindly request your guidance on how to submit a new study permit application and what other ing documents do I need to add

Please get a new PAL, PAL can only be used once now, then when you get the GCMS notes, you will know how to package the new application

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You will need to rework your POF, the of your sponsor seems too volatile to serve as POF, the outflows and inflows are too many and the balance often left in the is too small to cater for you, also you did not add your SOA and other documents that shows your economic establishment, you need to show what you are doing presently backed with docs and if your sponsor can send you the funds then that will be helpful

dzionyte:
Yea I got the GCMS note, echoes concern about my not being presented and what if 3rd party funding cease, couldn't determine my personal financial /socio economic situation.

Do you mind posting it here?

KakashiJonin:
Good evening, everyone.
I recently received ission to the Master’s in Information Systems (MSIS) program at Northeastern University’s Toronto campus. I understand that the main campus is in Boston, USA, and I’ve heard mixed opinions about how much attention is given to the satellite campuses.

I’d appreciate any insights on the credibility and overall experience at the Toronto campus. Additionally, I’m curious about the success and reliability of their internship/co-op programs in Canada — are they as strong and well-ed as those offered in the U.S.?

I guess since you If you have secured ission already, you have done your due diligence already, why are you having misgivings? Anyway, the school is legit, their programme is solid, I have come across a few people have enrolled and graduated from the school, infact they will be having their graduation ceremony on May 27th.
Pros of the school
Their course structure is solid
Their faculty is also great.
Their lecture structure is very manageable (allows you time to do one or time to get income)

Cons of the school
It is expensive
It is a private university, as such their graduates are not eligible to participate in the ONIP masters stream for PNP.

In my honest opinion, if you can afford the school, it is not bad at all, as for the co-op, you would have to search for yourself, though I understand the school usually has a fair for students to meet with potential employers, though it is not a guaranty they would hire you for co-op, at least the fair gives you a chance.

dzionyte:
Hi, pls I need advice, I got refused a month ago, I didn't include my in the first application, I submitted my sponsor's Statement of , employment and payslip.. I was refused on financial ground.
For my second application, I plan to hold the balance of school fees, flight money and few for miscellaneous in my bank, sponsor will do a deed of gift and get a GIC for living expenses..
Do I stand a chance or I should Change strategy?

The first thing is to get your GCMS notes for the rejected application, so you know the detailed reasons why you were refused, after that, it gives you a direction on how to package your new application

Femzy900:
Good evening house, I'm a graduate of English Education and I'll love to put in for Cambrian college. Please do I need the IELTS Exam?

Firstly, you need to decide the course you want to study, then check the requirements for the course from the school website, also ensure what ever course you are going for is PGWP eligible.

mzmee:
Hi guys please i was asked to submit mbs statement for my sponsors , the problem is that the statement isn’t real, so mbs wont correlate, my agent said i shouldn’t respond (i know we don't deserve any pity or anything )
But please does anyone know what will happen if i dont respond to the ADR? Will i get a PFL or just a refusal? Im really worried, i plan not to apply again till i have concrete funds available. Im just really scared right now

Hmmmmm, that your agent is bad, there is no way to know what the response of IRCC will be, if you do not respond to an ADR, the only bright side is they are requesting for ADR and not requesting you to respond to Procedural Fairness Letter.

However, note that this record will be in your file and might always flag when an officer reviews it.

Anonymous8:
Hi please, I got a request from ircc to submit mybankstatement, I submitted the normal pdf from the app originally, how do I let ircc know on the portal when my bank has sent it

There is a sheet of paper your bank will give you, that is what you will on your portal

Itiswell2334:
Good morning guys ircc requested documents from me today …..please what does ircc mean by “ include a current student statement of from your designated learning institution” please what do this mean And also how do I submit the requested documents on my ircc secure , please I need answers I was only given 7 days to respond

Resend your SOA for the period required via MBS and then print your statement from the school portal if you have made any payments to the school. All the best

esosa4real:


Thanks Bobomaigida for responding.

Yeah, I will discuss with FIL to be sponsor. Just to be clear, how will the living expenses thingy work out since he doesn't have a bank in Canada yet. He is barely sixteen. He does not have to have an in Canada, he can have a naira and some part of the funds sent there.

And yes the course is PGWP eligible. Good

BTw, I started the study permit application yesterday, just to be clear on what the process entails, and because he is a minor, I have chosen his sister in Canada to be custodian. Has anyone here applied for a minor before? That is fine, you would have to fill the custodial details so IRCC can see it

Finally, I noticed he wouldn't need biometrics as he did it last year but seems he will now require medicals. I they stopped upfront medicals for PR applications like a year+ back. How does this work for study permits? Do we blank white papers and then later submit medicals via webform or do we arrange for medicals before we can submit the SP application? Thanks. He does not need another biometric, he can go ahead and do the medicals or leave it till it is requested, not doing it will not stop the application from being submitted, when answering the eligibility questions you will answer medicals have not being done

haymoneyszn:



they gave generic reasons

School gave generic reason? That is strange, any way it is to look for other schools, use google or chat gpt to search then go to the sch website to check the requirements.

esosa4real:
Greetings my people, old time Nairalander here based in CA.

I just thought it wise to come seek the counsel of experienced here as student visa applications is not my forte as compared to PR and TRV visa applications.

Basically, my 15 year old brother in law who is currently in secondary school in Nigeria and finishing this August, just got ission to study Software Development as a 2 year Diploma course in Bows Valley College Calgary with proposed start date in September. We applied to 3 schools including Uni of Calgary who are yet to give a final verdict.

He has a five year visiting visa and was here in CA last year for holidays. Bow valley has sent a document to enable him apply for his study visa. I however know that study visas from Nigeria now is tough hence my enquires/questions below. Please feel free to engage or provide any valuable advice/suggestions and answers.

1. Is the fact that he is applying for Diploma from secondary school okay? Is it a regular and popular study route or will it throw red flags. Otherwise, over here Diploma is quite popular. It is not a problem since the school has evaluated him to be acceptable, but confirm is the course is PGWP eligible.

2. His Dad (My Father in law) would be sponsoring him for his education in Canada. What is the minimum amount that should be in the bank statement. Tuition + at least 1 year living expenses $20,700 and miscellaneous like $4000, pls note the sponsor needs to show how subsequent fees and exp will be paid, to strengthen the application, the living expenses should be sent to the student's .

3. He initially wanted to send the fees to his daughter in Canada so she would be the one to sponsor, but I temporarily advised against it. I feel if the appliocant shows too much ties to his sister or Canada, it may be a red flag. I feel his Dad should be his sponsor. Abi how ona see am? And btw, FIL is a Business General contractor and I worry about what documents he needs to show? (Is Cert of incorporation, Tax cert necessary or should he keep it simple)? Dad as sponsor is better, but he needs to show his source of income with documentary proofs

4. Can FIL use his personal bank statement as proof of sponsorship? Or does it have to be his business where the money is coming from? Using the personal is better, but same principle still applies, as he needs to show how the funds in the were raised and if there are lumps sum deposits, they will be explained.

5. If I correctly, Statement of purpose/intent are usually required during study permit applications. Is this still a cardinal part of the application. Does any one have a draft / example we can read and use as a guide only. SOP is still needed, you can check online for samples or search here for a draft

6. I saw someone post that he added an affidavit of return. Please what is this document? Also, how can a 16 year old boy show ties to Nigeria and demonstrate that he would return. Any suggestions? Not needed, it is document that can work against the student during the immigration journey, a mad VO might flag it and question why the student did not return home after studies. his home ties will be work prospects in Nigeria, his family he will return to.

Thanks for your anticipated response, Looking forward to them.

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haymoneyszn:
Hi everyone. Please i need help.

I have just been denied ission for an MET program at Simon Fraser University. I studied microbiology and i have a second class upper degree but my degree is a 3 years degree. Please recommend schools and programs that i can do with a Bsc in microbiology.

Do you know why they rejected your application?

Rae3355:
Please anyone with similar experience or advice…

My friend that applied at the same time with me just checked the application status tracker and document numbers have been updated since 28th of April but no PPR yet.

Please what should she do? Or should she just wait? she’s resuming this May.

Thanks!

If the study permit numbers have been inputted, she start packing her bags, the PPR will drop in no time.

cessna150:


She went for medical immediately they requested for it. Infact, she walked in to do the medicals, she begged the security at the gate.

In times past this used to be an uphill task, dates were full, that was why people were doing upfront meds, now it is a bit easy to go in and do medicals. Alot has really changed. Congrats once again

cessna150:


She is a first timer. 1year course and we paid 9500CAD.

Applicant’s Documents*

*IRCC FORMS*
1. Application for Study Permit Made Outside of Canada (IMM1294E),
2. Family Information form (IMM5645E)
3. Temporary Resident form (IMM5257B)

Congratulations

cessna150:


Thank you. We have filled the webform and attach the document from IOM, I hope they can process it on time because her resumption is May 5th at Conestoga. Thank you for the response

The letter they sent would have provided the number of days they will hold the file pending when they receive the med results, ensure IOM has sent it, then send emails to IRCC, check on this thread, you will see the email addresses.

cessna150:
Good evening

I got an update on my wife's ''Medical Report - Section A Client identification and summary (IMM 1017E)''

She applied for a study visa to resume next month at Conestoga College

Please any meaning?

They are requesting for her medicals, if you have done it send it via webform and email. It is also a sign of progress.

Icecaptain:


Thanks maigida. Na gode.

The program is eligible for PGWP.
How much should I be targeting as my POF please?

Living expenses + Tuition(first year must be available)+flight costs and miscellaneous

$20,700+****+$5000 =******

krys22:
Hi Everyone, I just wanted to have a level of estimate of my wife's chances. We just applied, shes's going for an MBA, we've paid the mandated $10k out of $53k, we did a GIC of $25k CAD, I sold one of my properties for 70m and deposited in a new globus bank and also included the documentation as proof for the source of funds, the is supposed to be used for her studies in canada, I have around $19k USD in my DOM and I showed my payslips, i earn around $5k monthly. I'm not migrating with her and I'm her sponsor. Is there anything else I could have done to improve my application, I'm just asking incase there is a denial so we can maybe start preparing for it now

The N70m could have been moved to her so it can be shown it is accessible to her at all times.

Icecaptain:
Thanks for the response.

I have Btech Elec/Elect but I do HVAC for survival. Would I be considered?

The HVAC program is not related to Elect/Elect.
The HVAC is 1 year program which means my family won't be allowed.

Thanks in anticipation sir.

Please check if the course is eligible for PGWP first, before taking any steps to apply for it. Then you should be preparing your POF too.

Icecaptain:
I'm sorry if I'm asking on a wrong thread.

I'm 44 and want to study HVAC-R (heating ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration), a year trade school program in Canada.

Please where should I start from?
I only have my credentials and port with me.
Please How much would I need as POF for me alone?
And is there a possiblity to relocate my family if eventually I was able to get PR?
I'm sorry if my questions are not orderly please. I'm newbie 🙏

Firstly, what is your current profession, is the HVAC related to what you do presently?
You need to confirm if the course you are interested in is eligible for post graduate work permit.
Then check the tuition cost for the programme and check IRCC website for the POF you need.
Going with family depends on the programme you are doing, only master's student in programmes that 16 months and above in lenght can bring their families in presently.

Deronke1:
I just got ission to Fanshawe college today although I have a valid Canada visit visa valid for 10 years.

Will that increase my chances for student visa??

No one can say what your chances are, SP application will be judged on its own merits, if you meet the requirements then you are good to go.

olumide135:
Okay cool. My fingers are crossed am just being hopeful

Go and start packing your bags. Congratulations in advance.

Mojimade:
Good day everyone,

Please I need clarity/ guidance on my next application. I’ve been refused solely on financial grounds.
So now, I’ve paid my complete tuition and I’ve started the process of GIC to cover living expenses. Also, I have about 25m to cover flight and miscellaneous which has been in my for about 5-6months.
My dad is my sponsor btw. So my question now is, after proving the source of funds with land sale document (Deed of Transfer) his employment records (appointment letter and Payslips)and business records (CAC and Tax Clearance), do I need to submit his statements again?

He is your sponsor, you are supposed to show his SOA, so they can his financial history. Please did you request for GCMS notes for the first rejection?

Birdiecute:



Thanks for your reply... I've been reading this thread since January started from part 21 and I've seen various reasons for rejections .. so I felt like if I added my own business and statement it might help boost the POF and home ties stuff like that

You need to do it better or appropriately, MFB s will be seen as not having access since they do not do FX transactions.

Birdiecute:
Hi guys please I need advice
My Aunty and her husband is sponsoring but I want to add my own Bank statement but it's Monie point MFB will this be an issue? And I ed my business (CAC) in March but I will be applying for visa by August .. will this affect my POF .. I'm applying for winter next year January.. if I get my visa early can I leave Nigeria by November.. when school is starting Jan 2026

Your Moniepoint statement will be of no use because it is a MFB, you can move the funds to commercial bank and explain the sources of fund and why you moved to the commercial bank. Why are you planning to add the business docs, since you are being sponsored by your Aunt and her hubby? November is a long time better to leave in December except you have enough funds to settle your bills and have a good reason to arrive two months to your start date.

oklarlexzy:
Application approved after 3refusals. Thank you @ bobomaigida and every other person who keep helping out on this platform. May the Lord continue to answer ur prayers. Amen

Congratulations, may Canada favour you.

Bobomaigida:
Hello, does anyone know what a port holder can do to resolve port not found in the system error from the NIS website when trying to apply for port renewal from abroad?

Please I am still on this issue, in anyone has any idea on how to resolve it, please let me know.

So that the person does not have to travel down to Nigeria to renew the port