Study Permit Challenges for Nigerian Applicants
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Immigration_guru
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before you reapply, order GCMS notes and then rectify the reasons of rejection, That is when you reduce the rejection chances by many fold
I got a refusal letter today being a weekend. Planning of applying for GCMS note before reapplying.
Thank you for your interest in studying in Canada. After careful review of your study permit application and supporting documentation, I have determined that your application does not meet the requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR). I am refusing your application on the following grounds: • I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on your family ties in Canada and in your country of residence. • I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on the purpose of your visit. • I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on your personal assets and financial status.
You are welcome to reapply if you feel that you can respond to these concerns and can demonstrate that your situation meets the requirements. All new applications must be accompanied by a new processing fee.
Any advice?
Thank you for your interest in studying in Canada. After careful review of your study permit application and supporting documentation, I have determined that your application does not meet the requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR). I am refusing your application on the following grounds: • I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on your family ties in Canada and in your country of residence. • I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on the purpose of your visit. • I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on your personal assets and financial status.
You are welcome to reapply if you feel that you can respond to these concerns and can demonstrate that your situation meets the requirements. All new applications must be accompanied by a new processing fee.
Any advice?
Hello Omofar,
First of all, what do you mean by LOA?
And how do I prove I’ll be returning to my Country, after my studies in Canada.
I’ll also like to know if I’m to provide a Letter of Explanation and Statement Of Purpose is I’m applying for the Canadian study permit for the first time?
Hello Richy2,
I am sorry to hear about this unfortunate news. Please apply for the GCMS notes, study the reasons for the refusal carefully before you re-apply.
All the best.
Omofar
Hello KateBen,
Thanks for visiting this thread. I am sorry that I am just responding to your query, I must have missed it.
It is unfortunate that your application for study permit was refused. I will strongly suggest you apply for the caips/gcms notes, study the rationale given by the VO for refusing your application, address the issues raised then re-apply. I wish all the best.
Omofar
Hello Ofomar,
If so, where do I attach the SOP and Letter of Explanation as there’s no room for that in my application portal?
Greetings!
GIS session #2
Anyone applying for study permit from Nigeria may be interested in the following data. It is the most updated data on the subject of study permit approval rates based on country of application. I will post data for Nigeria from 2012 to 1st quarter of 2017.
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017(1st Quarter)
Total Number of applications 4,279 5,486 7,488 8,903 10,273 2,545
Total Number Approved 1,650 2,490 3,123 3,560 2,501 371
% Approval 39% 45% 42% 40% 24% 15%
Source of the above information can be obtained here https://open.canada.ca/data/en/dataset/63858380-265e-4948-8e96-ca50fceca2d7?_ga=2.237275528.964540470.1501869032-771005413.1497994661
If you analyse closely the data, you will see that there has been a steady decline in number of study permits approved for applicants from Nigeria. Only God knows what the approval rates will be today. This is the reason why you cannot afford to be complacent with your application to the Canadian embassy. Furthermore, you need to be sure that you are able to meet the minimum requirements, if you don't meet it, you are very unlikely to get your permit approved. So a quick way assess yourself are as follows
1. Age:- You need to consider this in relation to the level of qualification you want to pursue. Ideally, 17-20 (Undergraduate), 21-24 (PGC/PGDs/Masters), 25-27(PGC/PGD/Masters + at least 2-3 years relevant work experience), 27 and above (PhD + relevant work experience). This is not too say people cannot get permits outside of this bracket, but what I have posted is just the most ideal.
2. Funding:- Very Very Very Very Important. if you cannot demonstrate in a compelling manner that you can afford to sponsor yourself without needing to work while studying, you will not get a permit.
3. Travel History:- Depending on your age, they may waive this or take it more seriously. For example, a 32 year old man with no international travel history is now applying for study permit to pursue a Masters degree. The chances of getting a study permit approval are highly unlikely, he could be lucky may if he is being sponsored by a government agency etc.
4. Employment History:- If you are a mature applicant, from 26 and above and you do not have a relevant work history or experience and you want to apply for study permit, you are unlikely to get approved.
So I will advise you to read through, critically assess yourself, and determine if you are in a position to get a permit, if you are then you can approach a professional to assist you, if you are not, don't bother, that professional will just take you for a ride.
I wish you all the best with your plans for Canada.
Omofar
GIS session #2
Anyone applying for study permit from Nigeria may be interested in the following data. It is the most updated data on the subject of study permit approval rates based on country of application. I will post data for Nigeria from 2012 to 1st quarter of 2017.
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017(1st Quarter)
Total Number of applications 4,279 5,486 7,488 8,903 10,273 2,545
Total Number Approved 1,650 2,490 3,123 3,560 2,501 371
% Approval 39% 45% 42% 40% 24% 15%
Source of the above information can be obtained here https://open.canada.ca/data/en/dataset/63858380-265e-4948-8e96-ca50fceca2d7?_ga=2.237275528.964540470.1501869032-771005413.1497994661
If you analyse closely the data, you will see that there has been a steady decline in number of study permits approved for applicants from Nigeria. Only God knows what the approval rates will be today. This is the reason why you cannot afford to be complacent with your application to the Canadian embassy. Furthermore, you need to be sure that you are able to meet the minimum requirements, if you don't meet it, you are very unlikely to get your permit approved. So a quick way assess yourself are as follows
1. Age:- You need to consider this in relation to the level of qualification you want to pursue. Ideally, 17-20 (Undergraduate), 21-24 (PGC/PGDs/Masters), 25-27(PGC/PGD/Masters + at least 2-3 years relevant work experience), 27 and above (PhD + relevant work experience). This is not too say people cannot get permits outside of this bracket, but what I have posted is just the most ideal.
2. Funding:- Very Very Very Very Important. if you cannot demonstrate in a compelling manner that you can afford to sponsor yourself without needing to work while studying, you will not get a permit.
3. Travel History:- Depending on your age, they may waive this or take it more seriously. For example, a 32 year old man with no international travel history is now applying for study permit to pursue a Masters degree. The chances of getting a study permit approval are highly unlikely, he could be lucky may if he is being sponsored by a government agency etc.
4. Employment History:- If you are a mature applicant, from 26 and above and you do not have a relevant work history or experience and you want to apply for study permit, you are unlikely to get approved.
So I will advise you to read through, critically assess yourself, and determine if you are in a position to get a permit, if you are then you can approach a professional to assist you, if you are not, don't bother, that professional will just take you for a ride.
I wish you all the best with your plans for Canada.
Omofar
Hello Turph_Kako,
I really do not know why people separate the SOP and LOE. In my own experience, I have used only one Letter. I do not even title the letter SOP or LOE. I title it as Application for Study Permit. You can explain everything you want there. I recommend not more than a page, at most two pages. Most of the things you will be saying have already been answered in the other forms. You want to explain that you have recently accepted an offer to study so and so course at so and so school. You want to explain why you are applying for the course and how it is of more value to you personally than similar programs in Nigeria. You also want to tell the VO that you have paid x amount of your tuition (I recommend 1 session, but if not a minimum of a semester). You also want to explain your plan to return to your home country at the end of the program. blah, blah, blah. You can do this with 500 words that is a page. Finito...
When you write too much story, it becomes suspicious to the VO. The VO has a lot of applications to go through be/she does not have time to go through your epistle. You want to make it sufficient. Just enough to explain your situation, but not too much to get the VO irritated or suspicious. One page is fine.
Then you merge the letter (in your own case SOP and LOE) with the Letter Of Aaaceptance (LOA) and proof of payment as a single PDF, and upload it. Canadians call it that, I prefer to call is admission letter, but hey whatever makes the Canadians happy..
All the best.
Omofar
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Immigration_guru
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It takes, 30-35 days after the request has been submitted and you receive the Tracking number
Hi Omofar,
Reading your advice has truly been a great help. My application was approved. Thank you for your dedication to helping people here.
What's the longest time (number of days) it has taken to receive passport back after passport request?
Reading your advice has truly been a great help. My application was approved. Thank you for your dedication to helping people here.
What's the longest time (number of days) it has taken to receive passport back after passport request?
Wow...Congratulations!!! I am very happy for two things, that you got your permit approved, and that my mediocre advise contributed in some ways to help..Thanks so much.
Maximum 2 weeks.
Congratulations again, make the most of Canada.
All the best.
Omofar
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