Bro, as per my knowledge your mother's brother can sponsor you..I don't know why they did like that...But consult any good consultant, if he says that birth certificate of mother & uncle are required to confirm their relation,then I think you should surely attach these birth certificates. Don't take any risk & provide all the docs as per requirement. In my case,my father-in-law & my wife sponsored me & they accepted....Best of luck bro.
Students for September 2019 intake
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i just pray we all get our visas, i have been a ghost reader but i decided to ask today. i applied may 24th and i did bio-metrics by 27. am from Nigeria, 21 years but will turn 22 by august , just finished nysc, working in a company with base salary of 80k and applied using my father as sponsor, applied for post grad cert in Gis at fanshawe and i studied geology, already paid first semester tuition, and the account my father budgeted for my tuition has 6m inside that is second semester tuition plus cost of living, flight ticket too and extra 8 hundred k, i made sure he put in the sponsor letter that he will make sure i return to Nigeria to take care of asset (which we attached all the documents) and family which i also did on my SOP. the issue is that i wrote on my sop that i will return back to Nigeria to continue working and also set up side company so as to develop Nigeria blah blah stuff but i didn't attach my employment letter and study leave from company. will i have a problem?
I applied on 30/04/19 by paper application in general category.
Medical passed- 3rd may 2019.
Got biometric correspondence letter- 11June 2019.
Got student acknowledgement letters two times- 14th May & 28th May 2019
Account updated with approval on 13 June 2019.
Got email regarding approval- 14th June 2019.
Thanks for the support which I got from all the members & all the best for all the members in this group for positive response from IRCC.
No I didn't submit any webform. I was waiting for the completion of 45 days & got approval at 44th day.
How much is your tuition fee ? You should at least show first year's budget. Tuition+10k dollar. How much is 8m in canadian dollar ? More is better. What program are you going to study ? Is it related to geology ? I don't think you have any other reason to be refused.
Sorry to hear. I think you got the Biometric Validation letter...Sometimes we got refusals even after getting biometric correspondence letters...Pls. confirm & reapply... Best of luck..
my total tuition is 17,041 cad, i paid 8523,71, what i have in my account is 8m naira which is 22,063 cad after checking at oanda.com (i heard its the site consulate use in checking exchange.the course is only for 1 year.
the course is geographic information system and its related though.
Hi guys,
Got my approval last week and visa this week!
I submitted an online application (non-SDS) from India for August intake. Below is my timeline -
April 23: Got upfront medical done & submitted online application with all required documents
April 25: Got request for biometrics submission
April 26: Submitted biometrics
May 07: Received student acknowledgment email (which I'm made to understand are automated)
May 21: Received another acknowledgment email stating that my application is in process but due to high volume of applications, it's taking time for IRCC to process them
May 22: Medical passed & eligibility review status changed to "We have started reviewing your eligibility"
May 27: Submitted a web form enquiring about status of my application since 5+ weeks had passed from the date I submitted my biometrics (no response received till date but I'm not complaining!)
June 05: Final decision changed to "your application has been approved", received biometrics confirmation letter and got passport request letter on my GC key
June 06: Submitted passport at VFS Mumbai
June 10: Status of my application changed to approved & received correspondence letter which was basically the LOI
June 12: Collected my passport from VFS Mumbai which was stamped with the TRV and the envelope had a tiny slip which mentioned that my study permit application was approved.
This forum really helped me keep my wits together. It took 45+ days for my visa to be approved and for the longest time there was no update.
I would advise future applicants to submit a cover letter highlighting why they chose to pursue the course, tie it up with their experience / educational background, and give strong reasons why you would come back to your home country after you complete the course. Also attach your resume (extra information never hurt anyone), IELTS scoresheet, transcripts, degree, salary slips (if you're employed) in the client information tab. Your case will be stronger if you have a good covering letter & IELTS scores.
For those facing proof of funds issue, start with a cover letter giving a break up of your fees, living expenses, insurance & travel expenses and then give a break up of the funds and clearly state who is funding your education. For me, I provided my education loan summary, stated that my parents would mostly be funding my living expenses & also mentioned that I have my own funds to fall back on in case of any contingency. I gave edu loan documents & account statements for everything + a certificate by a chartered accountant to support this.
Good luck to you all and I hope everyone gets through!
Got my approval last week and visa this week!
I submitted an online application (non-SDS) from India for August intake. Below is my timeline -
April 23: Got upfront medical done & submitted online application with all required documents
April 25: Got request for biometrics submission
April 26: Submitted biometrics
May 07: Received student acknowledgment email (which I'm made to understand are automated)
May 21: Received another acknowledgment email stating that my application is in process but due to high volume of applications, it's taking time for IRCC to process them
May 22: Medical passed & eligibility review status changed to "We have started reviewing your eligibility"
May 27: Submitted a web form enquiring about status of my application since 5+ weeks had passed from the date I submitted my biometrics (no response received till date but I'm not complaining!)
June 05: Final decision changed to "your application has been approved", received biometrics confirmation letter and got passport request letter on my GC key
June 06: Submitted passport at VFS Mumbai
June 10: Status of my application changed to approved & received correspondence letter which was basically the LOI
June 12: Collected my passport from VFS Mumbai which was stamped with the TRV and the envelope had a tiny slip which mentioned that my study permit application was approved.
This forum really helped me keep my wits together. It took 45+ days for my visa to be approved and for the longest time there was no update.
I would advise future applicants to submit a cover letter highlighting why they chose to pursue the course, tie it up with their experience / educational background, and give strong reasons why you would come back to your home country after you complete the course. Also attach your resume (extra information never hurt anyone), IELTS scoresheet, transcripts, degree, salary slips (if you're employed) in the client information tab. Your case will be stronger if you have a good covering letter & IELTS scores.
For those facing proof of funds issue, start with a cover letter giving a break up of your fees, living expenses, insurance & travel expenses and then give a break up of the funds and clearly state who is funding your education. For me, I provided my education loan summary, stated that my parents would mostly be funding my living expenses & also mentioned that I have my own funds to fall back on in case of any contingency. I gave edu loan documents & account statements for everything + a certificate by a chartered accountant to support this.
Good luck to you all and I hope everyone gets through!
Then I think it's good enough. I hope you have written strong SOP about why you chose to study in this 1 year program even tough you have already Bach degree. And why you couldn't study this particular program in your home country.
Many of the crms notes I have read in this forum forgot to mention about why they should study in Canada instead of their home country. IRCC probably thinking why this particular person wanted to study in Canada by spending so much money for lesser degree.
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Hi, I applied for visa today under SDS category from India. I have some questions
1. I had heard that SDS is to reduce documentation and the applicant needs to submit only 1 year tution fee and 10k GIC. But my agent also submit My parent's income tax returns.
2. Agent has told me that if I want earlier appointment at the nearest VFS them I can contact an agent who will take INR 2000. So my question is that is there are corruption in the embassy?
1. I had heard that SDS is to reduce documentation and the applicant needs to submit only 1 year tution fee and 10k GIC. But my agent also submit My parent's income tax returns.
2. Agent has told me that if I want earlier appointment at the nearest VFS them I can contact an agent who will take INR 2000. So my question is that is there are corruption in the embassy?
Did you by submit a letter from your uncle explaining your relationship, certifying that he will sponsor you and prove it with his account statements of past 6 months?
You can take an appointment online. Don't fall for your agent's claims. Also please ensure that the agent who is handling your case file is authorized to do so.
Okay.. I had sent them a web form few hours later they send me request for medical. I will get that done next week. Keeping my fingers cross. When are you travelling?