NewStats: 3,260,861 , 8,172,838 topics. Date: Tuesday, 27 May 2025 at 09:38 PM v6rl

shinaxurdick:
Please what does it mean when you get a mail from ircc that “We updated your application status” but when you check there is no changes on the application.

If you are on top of your MyCIC , checking notifications and messages (Junk Folder, etc) and you don't see anything else, then likely an internal GCMS mechanism.

Take it easy, just make sure you're up to date as above. Best of luck!

Itiswell2334:
Good morning guys please I have a question
1.) I want to apply for Canada study visa application as a single applicant(I am not married), I have fill the imm1294 and imm5645 form, please is it compulsory for me to also fill the imm5257 form??

No. Enjoy your studies ;-)

Itlenox:
Good evening, everyone
I'm seeking advice. I studied Environmental Technology for my first degree and I'm planning to pursue a Master's degree in Canada. I've been told I can pursue any course for my Master's regardless of my first degree, so I'm looking for recommendations on courses with good job prospects that can enhance my chances of staying in Canada after graduation. Any suggestions?

Good evening Friend,

"I've been told I can pursue any course for my Master's regardless of my first degree"

In Academics or Immigration? In Academics that is a very low percentage approach, e.g. you did your BA in East Asian Studies now you want to do a Masters in Chemistry? With love and respect I believe you can see the obvious inconsistency here with an ANY program approach.

Same for Immigration. a human looks at your application. What would they think of an application like the one above? Good chance they think it might not be all that realistic and how would you ever have obtained ission into a reputable program with a similar history as above in the first place? Need more review likely. Sounds like someone taking a program, ANY program just to get a visa...

Best general advice, a logical and easy to understand academic progression that would make sense to the average parent is likely the easiest for VOs to approve. And also do the right thing for your future, a radical change from your previous course of study might not be the best investment long run for you personally, again just an opinion ;-)

Best of luck!

Mojimade:
I understand you! But in this case, I’ve already paid for the tuition in full, there’s a GIC of $20,635 for living expenses and an additional 25M in my personal which has been there for close to 6 months. My question is not about the proof of funds, it’s more about the SOURCE, to show that the money is legit, my dad is my sponsor and he has given me everything needed which I listed above, plus an affidavit of sponsorship.
So my question is, to show that the money came from a legit source are his employment records enough? In this case, Appointment letter, Payslips, CAC, Personal Tax Clearance and Business tax clearance. Or is it a must add that I add his SOA ?

Cheers, I better understand you now ;-) The "GIC of $20,635 for living expenses and an additional 25M in my personal " is likely enough (no guarantees always). The question is then how to best reflect the source of those funds, or what is referred to as "provenance" by VOs (if you see that word in GCMS notes now you know what it means).

Simple general advice here for the DIY applicants, assemble your financial docs in a logical, sensible order, bank certs up front, history, then employment letters, other ing docs. Make sure to include a straightforward , logical explanation letter that is simple and easy for a case assessment clerk to review and understand. Be strategic.

Good thought experiment always, if YOU were the reviewing clerk at the embassy and YOU were reviewing the file, what would you consider to be the most efficient and logical explanation of the details on your file? Write your letter and order your documents with that idea in mind.

Best of luck!

Itiswell2334:
thanks for your response but I hope putting no won’t be a problem because I was planning on taking the normal IELTS test after my visa is out

Answering honestly is never a problem (Visas, life, etc), it's the minor inconsistencies that cause 99% of all problems.

My advice is always 110% honesty, even if painful, then address whatever issues or questions are necessary, etc. I don't know what your program so can't comment past that.

Wish you the best ;-)

9jaHustler:
Is there any advantage of a 2 year course over a 1 year course in a Canadian university?

Difficult to answer without more detail. Do you mean post grad one year certificate or two year Masters? Do you mean one year course work or two year dissertation?

I don't know of any two year bachelor, three year bachelors do exist.

Having said that, what's your actual purpose? I assume find a great job afterwards, most employers would probably prefer more not less education. Be careful on courses being offered, some sound awesome (great website!) but they are more or less visa schools (They wouldn't exist unless they are mostly foreign students), and Canadian employers are well aware of who they are.

Stick to the most established and reputable is my advice for your own personal future prospects.

MomyT:
Hello everyone! Greetings of the day!
Please advise me on this issue:
I've just gotten ission for a 2 years master course at Mount saint Vincent University but I want to differ this ission till next year due to some unforseen circumstances. Is it possible I apply for my study permit before the diferral as their requirements keep changing every year. Is it possible I apply and keep my visa with me till next year when I'm ready to go? Thank you

Don't advise any of these approaches above.

Best course of action is know exactly what you plan is and adjust, keep everything honest. Inform the school of the deferral, get a new LOA from them based on accurate info of your future plans and apply straightforwardly with the updated and accurate documents.

Itiswell2334:
Please guys if my program is a 6 months program, will I click program more than 6months or less that 6 months when I just want to apply for study permit….please I need answer

Hello my friend, in this case you need more specificity.

How many days is the program exactly, what are the exact dates? First day of classes and last day?

That's your answer ;-)

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

Avoid micro finance documents, just saying...

Itiswell2334:
Happy Sunday guys, please in the imm1294 form ,the part where they asked “have you taken a test from a designated testing agency to access your proficiency in English or French” please will I click yes or no to this question…… I have a bachelors degree but I have not yet written IELTS for Canada test just only the UKVI IELTS I’ve done

The correct answer to this question in your circumstance is NO, take the normal IELTS, basically the same, if you got a good grade on UKVI you'll probably do well.

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?

Verifiable statements from commercial banks are the strongest proof of funds, backed with history showing stable funds. Everything else is looked at less favorably. E.g. employment letters and property transfer deeds, etc are notoriously faked.

Davido97:
Hello guys, please my sister and her fiancée applied for the study visa since may 2024 and up till now they have not gotten any message from IRCC for biometrics . Please is this normal or there is a backlog on this ?

No, this is definitely not normal, they need to follow that up.

Good morning All,

My experience learning French was that I improved quickly in two ways:

- one on one speaking, online with a native speaker, I was referred through Alliance Francais. If you have the funds for that they are usually reasonable and you will make rapid improvement. Two hours a week for 6 months and you will feel close to fluent, helps your confidence a lot.

- reading French books. Often overlooked by learners, there are second hand books stores in Lagos for sure that I know that have French books, start simple and work up. Good thing about reading is that you can have the dictionary by your side and many French words are similar to English.

Hope that helps someone.