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So sorry to hear about this; it can be really disheartening. I can advise you to explore other options (Canada express entry, Australia, or even UK; depending on your field of study/work). Cheer up, great news awaits you.

Simplicitymac:
Hello great people.

I am not an active member on nairaland, over the weekend I decided re-open nairaland and read up updates on student visa, i got to know about bvl and the refusal trend

I applied on the 26th September and just yesterday i got the bvl mail and i started praying for a positive followup, only for me to get the refusal letter now. I am so heart broken. I think i should just forget this Canada thingy, I will just lock up myself and cry, i am so so sad.

Qudkom:

They have DLI number, but sadly don’t offer PGWP eligible programs.

What I have heard is that you can still get the 3 years PGWP if you don’t apply for a PGWP after the one year programme. Meaning you can only get the PGWP once.

So you need to ensure you get an ission offer before your study permit/visa expires; if you want to remain in Canada legally. Then you can go for the masters program and after then you can apply for the PGWP, which will award you 3 years work permit.

You should however wait to get responses from more knowledgeable people about this.

Good luck.

IboBoyNuel:
Good day guys. Thank you all for your contribution. I've learnt A lot hear.

I have just been offered ission into Centennial College to study Global business management for May 2020. It's a two year Graduate Certificate program. I just got the mail today and i haven't paid the tuition deposit of 2300 CAD yet.

I also applied to Durham College for International Business Management but i haven't gotten yet. This one is a 1 year graduate certificate program.

I'll also want to go for my masters in management when I'm done with the programme.

my challenge right now is:

1) if i go for the one year program and then go for masters later, will i b still be eligible for the 3 years PGWPP?

2) bearing in mind i still want to do masters after the program, do you suggest i go for the one year programme or two years programme?

CC: Justmellow, Qudkom, Frankrobbn1

Yeah, including weekends.

Ubah007:
including weekends?

wow yours was fast. I’m so happy to hear this. Congratulations �

sotonte18:


Omg! Thank you.

This is my timeline. It was an online application via an agent

Application Submitted: October 21
Biometrics Done: October 22
Medical Request: November 7th
Medicals Done: November 18th
Medicals ed: November 20th
Bvl received: November 22nd
port Requested: November 23rd

If you have already gone through the biometrics and medical stage, then this is good news. You will likely get the visa. However, it came to my notice that CIC still does another vetting before making a final decision. In my case, it took about 15 days after submitting my port before CIC finally sent me a final decision mail, which stated that a counterfoil had been attached to my port.

I hope this was helpful?

sotonte18:
Hello everyone

Please does a port request mean your visa has been granted?

I would say that it is subjective. It really depends on what one wants to use such qualification for. If you really meant ‘which of them is higher in rank’, then I believe it is masters.

Olayinkaji:
Which is better, a diploma or a masters degree...

Send a copy to my email: [email protected]. I will help go through and revert. Also, I will ask some questions of you, which would help me in giving a proper on your SOP.

MouthOdor:
Hi people,

Please can someone help me read my Statement of interest before I submit? Just to go through it and make necessary recommendations.

Danke

I taya o

eightyeight:
You people have started again. What is the source of this information? How many application samples did you look at to arrive at this conclusion?

It will be better and smart not to cause hysteria by ing wrong information around. Please let's all do better.

I’m sorry but I strongly disagree with this. Not only is my school not on this list, but this claim is counter-intuitive. If a school which one applied to finds one worthy of being granted ission, I see no reason why a VO will begin to look at your previous educational institution as a criteria for approval or refusal of study permit. I can understand if they are checking the authenticity of documents submitted, but not which school you attended.

A better reason for the high number of application refused may be the quota system, which some people mentioned earlier.

Linzo:
Hey fellow aspirants, I'd figure one of the major reasons for rejection especially in the masters program for Nigeria students.
The major reason for refusal is school of your undergraduate, Visa officers give credence to your undergraduate university. Have you notice that graduates from UNN, Unilag, Unibadan, convernent and top five universities are hardly refuse Visa? Most of the refusals are graduates for lesser universities especially private schools.
If you're not from the aforementioned schools please do well to constructively package your application. Take note

She applied herself.

Chukwuemekatehi:
Did she get the ission herself or an agent helped her with it?

I have a friend who was offered ission to Conestoga for May 2020 session, but she is worried the offer letter isn't legit, as she got it about 3 days after applying.

Based on this reply here, is she meant to send official copies to Conestoga? She only used the scanned copies in her online application, but they didn’t request for it. Thanks

Frankrobbn1:


Unofficial Documents will be ed during application process. Official Documents including transcipts should be sent by institution of learning via courier.

I still haven’t received mine yet. I haven’t received the mail saying it is ready for pick up. I will likely them by Wednesday, if no update.

Ubah007:
Thanks I appreciate but please how long did it take for them to return the port?

I think that happens for someone people. I experience the same thing, but I get email notification from vfs on the progress with my port. It must be a problem from their system.

Ubah007:
Please I’m trying to track my port after submission since Thursday it keeps on saying no records found.

Thanks a lot.

JustMellow:


Hello Orlarshaynee,

To the first bolded, your observation is absolutely correct. That time frame was before IRCC made secondary verification after PPR mandatory. In most cases, a submitted port could stay beyond 2wks or more, depending the case.

To the second bolded, congratulations. You scaled through the secondary verification.

Congratulations!

LOL. Haba. I know she said to critique her mail, but this was a bit harsh, but funny nonetheless.

Like you suggested, I think she should go through the professor's research and develop an interest for one of the key areas she (the prof) is currently working on.

Also, just a little addition, try and proofread for minor errors such as 'labarotory' spelling. And this may just be me: try capitalising the first letter of the major words in the email subject next time. E.g 'Student Interested in ing Protein-folding Laboratory'.

I hope this was helpful? cc @rieme26

RealTrump:


Whick kain kwashiorkor email be this? That school specifically asked you to tell a Prof. WHY u want to their Lab.

1. I'm a young researcher...wetin concern her with your age?
2. I graduated from unilag...unilag na Harvard?
3. I am fascinated with your research... fascinated by what exactly?
4. I want you to mentor me... excuse me, who r u?
5. I will be grateful...send your thanks to God not me.

Your strongest point is your research publications...use it. And read up her work.

From my experience, it varies. I submitted my port on the 4th of November 2019, and I asked the guy who collected my port how long it could take and he said average of 15 days. I researched and found that some people get theirs as early as 3 business days. I am yet to get a mail from vfs that my port is ready for pick up; although, I suspect that will come today.

I've been having issues with tracking my port using the tracking ID provided and have had to depend on the email notifications vfs sends. The last one said my port "is under process at the IRCC Office". However, I got an update on my CIC profile that a final decision has been made and a counterfoil has been attached to my port.

How long has it been since you submitted your port? (I am assuming you went through the online route for your visa application).

Ubah007:
Please how long does it take for a a port to get stamped and sent back after submission

Thanks for this contribution. It’s similar to what I just posted and I didn’t even know you already responded to his question. Well done for always being helpful here. God bless.

Frankrobbn1:


Your chances of securing a visa to Canada are good provided that you're able to explain your ion for business, and also try as much as you can to link your previous internship experiences during your undergraduate studies in agricultural economics with your current job role as a business owner. Explain extensively why you need a business management Certificate and it's benefits to your career and home country. Once you can be able to come up with convincing reasons behind the aforementioned, then you're close to your visa success.

I feel that, if you are able to explain your previous academic and career path, and how studying business management will contribute to your development for a certain role or help you contribute to your home country, you should be fine. Bear in mind that, there are other criteria the Visa Office (VO) will evaluate before reaching the conclusion that one should be granted a permit to study. Also, add prayer and I believe all will be well. I wish you the very best.

IboBoyNuel:


Yea. Thank you. I'm thinking a Graduate Certificate in maybd Global business management or business management.

What are my chances of getting my visa approved?

I'm yet to apply for ission though

Many thanks. Good news shall be yours as well.

Mudicua:
Congratulations!! so happy for you.

Thank you very much. God bless

Frankrobbn1:


It's fine! We learn everyday.... Once again congratulations on your TRV crowning achievement.

Please I have a question regarding port drop and pickup. Did you pay any additional fee when dropping your port at the visa office in Lagos, which I assume was also where you had your biometrics.

I’m having a bit of an issue understanding all the information posted on vfs website, regarding port drop and pick up.

Thanks.

Bimmy35:
APPROVAL.

Am a silent reader and been following the thread for a long time.

First I really appreciate all the selfless guys for their invaluable contributions, they are never tired to assist people on the forum. God bless you all.

Got my approval on September 24 and port pick up yesterday October 08.

Below is my timeline.

Application type: on-line

Application date : June 21

Bio-metric : June 24.

August 26: Sent web-form after 9 weeks without update.

Medical request: August 28

Medical Done (IOM Lagos) : September 05 ( Please always ensure you follow up with these guys if you notice your medical is not updated after 3 working days, they can be nightmare).

Medical ed: September 19

port request and submission September 24.

Course: MBA- University of Canada West

Sponsors: My Mum and Sister.

For all TRV hopefuls please do not loose hope and continue pushing.

God bless.

Thanks for pointing that out. I wrongly assumed the same procedure for Nigerian sponsors applied to supervisors in Canada.

Frankrobbn1:


I think you're mistaken the applicant's question for a sponsor here in Nigeria. The question is actually referring to a graduate Supervisor in a university in Canada providing full funded scholarship for the applicant's research master's program. Hence all the requirements like international port, employment letters and statement of from the applicant's supervisor as suggested by you is not needed here.

As I have rightly said in my previous post, what the applicant needs to show/present is a minimum of 1.2M in his for his flight itinerary and other miscellaneous expenses that might arise during the course of his studies in Canada and I'm sure he will be fine with this. More so, if the applicant doesn't have upto this amount in his , he can get a sponsor that will present a bank statement of 5M upwards since he is a fully funded applicant.

Cc: Xenyth, be properly guided!

I imagine this will vary from school to school, however, I’d recommend you either check the school’s website or them for info on refund duration.

Freshprince777:
Good morning all, pls how long does it take to get a refund from a school in canada(Evergreen college). They asked me to send refusal letter and refund form which I sent to them since on the 2nd October.

Thanks

From my experience, what you will need is a detailed sponsorship letter explaining your relationship with your sponsor (your supervisor) and why they are sponsoring you. Also, you will need their statement of , their proof of employment or ownership of a business etc. and finally a copy of their port bio data page. I hope this helps.

Xenyth:
Hello house. will I have to provide any form of proof of fund if my supervisor is offering me full funding with tuition fee cover and a stipend of 25000CAD per year which is more than what I need in a year?

I think this is possible, since both applicants will likely be applying separately. However, you need to show your relationship with such person and why they are sponsoring you; of course they will have to give proof of their financial capability (statement of , company documents or proof of employment and all).

chucs:
Goodmorning everyone. Please pardon me if my question may seem like i'm drawing anyone backwards. It is as a result of how urgent I needed the information.

Please I want to know if a family friend can sponsor me for a Canadian study program? He lives in Uk and he is a citizen.

I also want to know if he can sponsor two persons at ones.
I will really be glad to get a favourable reply.

Yeah I think that is correct. The instruction should be there, if I correctly.

MUN19:
Then only Digital Photo should be in JPG, the rest document in PDF files right?

Home ties was basically the family farm business, as I said I would be more than happy to return at the end of my study to Nigeria, so I can apply the practical knowledge I would have gained to the farm business.

Also, I mentioned in the concluding aspect of my SOP, that my parents will be retiring from the business in a couple of years, and will be handing over the operations to me.

Finally, I had to spell it out to the visa officer (also in the conclusion), that I have no intentions of over staying my validity period in Canada, similar to my time studying in the UK(which of course is very true; I can not goan hang in another man's country ).

I hope this was helpful.

Sophiesteve:
Wow congratulations.
Please what did you use as home ties

More TRV success by Gods grace

Yes, under the optional document slot was where I put the additional documents. However, for proof of funds, I put sponsor's statement of , sponsorship letter, sponsor's port bio-data page, company documents and landed properties in the slot provided for PROOF OF FUNDS. I hope this helps.

MUN19:
CONGRATULATIONS... pls which one is the additional files, is it the same with Client information/ Optional documents? Pls urgent answers. .

Another Update: first I’d like to give God super thanks for this house, and my friends and family who ed me through this period of waiting.

I just got a mail now; PORT REQUEST (PPR). Wow. I’m in awe. I will be back to post my timeline and any tips I may have.

It was God, I kid you not.


TIMELINE BREAKDOWN OF ONLINE STUDY PERMIT

Date Applied: August 14 2019 (Online)
Confirmation of Online Application Transmission: August 14 2019
Biometrics Request: August 15 2019
Biometrics Completed: August 20 2019
Medical Request: October 01 2019
Medical Completed: October 09 2019
Medical Status Update: October 13 2019
Biometrics Validity Letter/Correspondence Letter: October 31 2019
port Request (PPR): November 01 2019

Kindly note that the following status did not change throughout my application process:
1. Background checks
2. Review of eligibilty


Programme applied for and offered ission in: Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain management (1 academic year duration)
Institution: Mohawk College

I have a BSc in Agricultural economics and farm management (Bowen University Iwo), and a MSc in Agricultural economics (Reading University).
I currently work with my family farm business; as a farm inventory manager.

Documents I submitted with my application:
1. Letter of acceptance from Mohawk College
2. MSc degree certificate and transcript
3. BSc degree certificate and transcript
4. NYSC certificate
5. WAEC certificate
6. Previous copies of travel stamps and visas to show travel history.
7. Statement of purpose/intent: I had to give a background of my work and academic history, and went further to explain how studying supply chain management would help build my skillsets and in turn help me when I return to the family business in Nigeria.
8. Sponsorship letter from my Dad.
9. Copy of sponsor port data page
10. Proof of funds: This consisted of my dad’s statement of , his landed properties, receipt of acceptance fee of $1600 paid to my school (I did not provide any personal proof of fund).
11. I also did not provide any letter of introduction from the family company, stating my salary. Although I did provide details of my employment status in the online IMM form.
12. The company’s CAC documents and audited statement for last year were provided as well.

I arranged all the additional files into one pdf file and detailed it well with a table of content. A friend who also got approval before me advised this.

Above all be prayerful; be helpful to others, and I believe yours will come too. Again thanks a lot Nairaland family.

If anyone needs further clarification or assistance with their application, feel free to drop a message here, so everyone can benefit from it.

Best wishes.

Orlarshaynee:
Update: As I finished posting the previous message, I got an email from CIC to check my online app. I did and saw a biometric correspondence letter. I’m just hoping for the best. My application is currently over 8 weeks.

I think the first and best thing to do is your school and explain things, then also ask them if you can still pay tuition now and if they will still give you a chance for Winter 2020 resumption, if they say it is late for that, ask them if they can consider you for the next resumption maybe fall 2020.

From what you posted, it seems you already paid a fee to secure your seat; the $1500. It is important they give you another chance, else it may affect your getting a visa (not permit) to study (if there isn’t any school you will be going to). What I mean is, the screening at ‘port of entry’; they will likely ask for proof that you’ve paid tuition for the term you are resuming for. This is what I think, however, you should wait for responses from the gurus here.

Obehi44:
Hello house,

My school sent this email saying ission has been revoked, stating that either tuition was not paid or other reasons.
Though this was the same ission that was used for the previous visa application that was refused in Sept.
But I honestly forgot or forgot to check that there was a set date (Oct 15, 2019) to pay the balance(after paying the $1500) tuition fee for the first semester (ission is for Jan 2020).

Now, visa application is on and just completed 2 weeks. Medical is upfront and showing "we are reviewing the result of your medical".

My question now is, what do i do concerning the school? them? If so, what do I say? Will they still allow me to pay?

Will this have effect or affects the visa process?

No I didn't. I waited for the request before going for mine.

Ubah007:
Did you do upfront medicals?