Study Permit Challenges for Nigerian Applicants

[easy4kay]

Thank you so much

Please I will be going for Graduate Certificate Program in a College, but I can't find it among the options under: "My Level of Study will be:" drop down

The closest I can find is College-Certificate, should I pick that or pick Other studies

if you are a graduate, go for graduate certificate..consider the value of the certificate/money you will spend on the program after you pass out, only to be carrying ''college certificate'' all around where you have students with ''masters''. if you cant find it , there are plenty schools.

 

[Omofar]

Thank you so much

Please I will be going for Graduate Certificate Program in a College, but I can't find it among the options under: "My Level of Study will be:" drop down

The closest I can find is College-Certificate, should I pick that or pick Other studies

That is sufficient. They will see what level you are going for on the LOA.

All the best.

Omofar

 

[Omofar]

if you are a graduate, go for graduate certificate..consider the value of the certificate/money you will spend on the program after you pass out, only to be carrying ''college certificate'' all around where you have students with ''masters''. if you cant find it , there are plenty schools.

Hello easy4kay,

It appears you did not fully understand what he was asking for.

1. He is indeed going for a 'Graduate Certificate' which I think it an excellent option. Canada is not like Nigeria where the focus is on paper qualification rather than what you can really do. The graduate certificate program is usually 2 years just like most masters programs. The graduate certificate program offers the same immigration benefits as a Masters degree program on completion of studies. Graduate certificate program prepares students for work/industry, Masters degree programs prepares students for higher academic degrees such as a PhD. Most Graduate certificate programs have a compulsory internship component, while that is non-existent in Masters programs. So it depends on what the applicant wants. Also it is extremely difficult for Nigerian graduates to get into Canadian Masters programs. Firstly the standard is very high (they prefer 1st class or very strong 2.1, not like 3.5 more like 4.2 or 4.3. Also in most research masters you require a supervisor willing to take you, that is very difficult to get especially if you are Nigerian, its just more economical for the supervisor to take a Canadian citizen or a PR. You don't have all those challenges with graduate certificate programs.

2. He was inquiring about what option to fill on the study permit application. The options are quite limited and does not indicate for graduate certificate, so the one he was asking about is sufficient.

I hope this clarifies that.

Omofar

 

[longw]

Hello easy4kay,

It appears you did not fully understand what he was asking for.

1. He is indeed going for a 'Graduate Certificate' which I think it an excellent option. Canada is not like Nigeria where the focus is on paper qualification rather than what you can really do. The graduate certificate program is usually 2 years just like most masters programs. The graduate certificate program offers the same immigration benefits as a Masters degree program on completion of studies. Graduate certificate program prepares students for work/industry, Masters degree programs prepares students for higher academic degrees such as a PhD. Most Graduate certificate programs have a compulsory internship component, while that is non-existent in Masters programs. So it depends on what the applicant wants. Also it is extremely difficult for Nigerian graduates to get into Canadian Masters programs. Firstly the standard is very high (they prefer 1st class or very strong 2.1, not like 3.5 more like 4.2 or 4.3. Also in most research masters you require a supervisor willing to take you, that is very difficult to get especially if you are Nigerian, its just more economical for the supervisor to take a Canadian citizen or a PR. You don't have all those challenges with graduate certificate programs.

2. He was inquiring about what option to fill on the study permit application. The options are quite limited and does not indicate for graduate certificate, so the one he was asking about is sufficient.

I hope this clarifies that.

Omofar

Thank you so much Omofar

 

[longw]

Good day all,

Is this form among the ones I have to fill and submit:

Schedule 1 - Application for a Temporary Resident Visa Made Outside Canada (IMM 5257)

Thank you

 

[rembrandt2040]

Hello Jessevely,

I truly hope it works out as you pray for. If you look at my 1st post on this thread, I am not here to massage egos, I am here to tell the truth and guide people so they can face the realities of what it takes to apply for a Canadian study permit and get it approved. I have applied for about 8 people this year, 4 for tourist and 4 for study permit, they have all got their permits. I have another 6 or so waiting for their results. I know what I am saying, not trying to discourage but responding truthfully as I can based on your post or comment.

I sincerely wish you the very best.

Omofar

Hello Omofar
Just got denied for statement of purpose and financial status and personal assets.
I am a mature student and married.
How can I address the above reasons?I want to quickly reapply this week,my school resumes on Sept 3rd 2019

 

[Blije]

Hey y’all
I applied on the 13th of June, 2019 (Paper Application)
However, I just linked my application online on the 1st of this month. Does it affect my processing time in any way?
Because on the dashboard I saw date submitted as 1st July 2019.
Although I also saw date received as June 13th, which is actually the day I submitted my paper application. I did upfront medical which I have passed according to the information on the dashboard.

 

[Salo4567]

Hi
I am 18 years and recently got admission to Ualberta for the fall 2019 I applied for my study permit on April 15 2019, I received a medical request around May which i Passed and then on June 27 I got a correspondence letter about biometric validation which said my biometrics were valid for the next 10 years. I Just want to know how much longer I have to wait before I get a final decision and if my chances are still good. Thanks

 

[Enijessy]

Daddyjp,

That is a whole lot. Please see the message I responded to someone else in a similar situation on another thread.

Your academic profile is impressive, well done. Age and Travel history are points of concern. I will try to suggest what you can do to navigate your situation.

1. Sponsorship Letter- I will send a simple format to you through personal messaging.

2. It is very excellent that you have a job that pays you. At least you will be demonstrating to the VO that you are valued in Nigeria and have strong potential to grow, hence an indication to show that you may intend to return, but I will get back to that!

3. Here is the complex part, please try to follow, so you don't make mistakes.
a) You need to convince the VO of 3 basic things to get your study permit approved. I will take them one after the other.

i) Clear purpose of visit- In your case its your intention to study as evidenced by your excellent academic achievements, and letter of admission into a Canadian DLI. So for this I score you and A-minus.

ii) Ability to Fund item (i)- You must be able to demonstrate beyond reasonable doubt that you can afford to pay for your tuition fees and every other associated fees during your stay in Canada. Here I have a few problems. It appears your sponsor is a third party. With the current economic situation in Nigeria, the VO will wonder why a third party would be willing to spend so much on your studies. This could raise a red flag. You have to be able to demonstrate to the VO that you have has a 'long' term relationship with this person, and that is why he/she has vested interested in helping you reach your maximum potential in life. Also what is the source of income of the sponsor, working class, or self employed. The person must be able to show a viable and verifiable source of income.Finally, I would suggest you pay at least your tuition fees for 1st semester if possible, you pay for the whole session. This will show/demonstrate to the VO that your sponsor is indeed willing to invest in your education. In this area I score you a C+ (if you can get the sponsor to pay for tuition fee upfront, having the money in the bank account is no longer sufficient these days).

iii) Intention to return to home country on completion of item (i)- Bros, this is the hardest part to consider. Lets say you scale through items i and ii, you must scale this as well. With respect to your work experience- you don't have a lot, its not really a bad thing, but is your work experience related to your future studies, or just a stop gap job, you did not specify that here? Age- You are at an age or demographic is considered a high risk. These are highly young, mobile, Nigerians, who do not have a lot of prospects back in their country, hence wanting to use the study permit as a route to permanently settle into Canada. The Study permit is a permit that has what is called Dual Intent (both intention to study and and intention to settle). Even though you are emphasizing the fact that you want to study, the VO will look at your profile and could make a decision whether you will come back or not. Travel History- Bros, at 27 and no travel history to any developed country is a very high risk factor. If you had travel you can 'shakara' the VO that I have been to US, UK, Dubai, I did not over stay my visa, I came back home. This gives you credibility. But in your case, there is no precedence to measure what you would do. Here you wil lneed to write a solid SOP that will show that you have some novel invetion you will like to come back to Nigeria to implement. e.g you can focus on how you have interest in renewable energy technologies that will help resolve the power problems in Nigeria. how you hope to start-up a small business that would be involved in such practices. So with respect to Item iii, I would score you a D.

Now this is just my honest assessment based on personal experience. There is a factor you I have not put in here. It is called Divine Favor factor.

Please try to put all the aforementioned in place, then pray well, and God will see you through.

All the best.

Cheers

Omofar.

Hi Omar,
How are you ? I got rejected once based on purpose of visit that I won’t return . and I’m thinking about reapplying again after seeking the help of an immigration lawyer in Canada , though the time frame I barely have 7 weeks even though the normal processing time is 9 weeks for Nigeria, I still want to go ahead and submit a reapplication, what are my chances using an immigration lawyer in Canada .

 

[Enijessy]

If y

Hi
I am 18 years and recently got admission to Ualberta for the fall 2019 I applied for my study permit on April 15 2019, I received a medical request around May which i Passed and then on June 27 I got a correspondence letter about biometric validation which said my biometrics were valid for the next 10 years. I Just want to know how much longer I have to wait before I get a final decision and if my chances are still good. Thanks

ou get a medical request form them your chances are high .

 

[BHA@1234]

Hello Omofar
Just got denied for statement of purpose and financial status and personal assets.
I am a mature student and married.
How can I address the above reasons?I want to quickly reapply this week,my school resumes on Sept 3rd 2019

Hello, when did you submit your application?

 

[Enijessy]

Hi Omar,
How are you ? I got rejected once based on purpose of visit that I won’t return . and I’m thinking about reapplying again after seeking the help of an immigration lawyer in Canada , though the time frame I barely have 7 weeks even though the normal processing time is 9 weeks for Nigeria, I still want to go ahead and submit a reapplication, what are my chances using an immigration lawyer in Canada .

 

[Enijessy]

Hi

Hi
I am 18 years and recently got admission to Ualberta for the fall 2019 I applied for my study permit on April 15 2019, I received a medical request around May which i Passed and then on June 27 I got a correspondence letter about biometric validation which said my biometrics were valid for the next 10 years. I Just want to know how much longer I have to wait before I get a final decision and if my chances are still good. Thanks

once you get a medical request form your chances of getting the visa is higher than your chances of not getting it

 

[Omofar]

Hi Omar,
How are you ? I got rejected once based on purpose of visit that I won’t return . and I’m thinking about reapplying again after seeking the help of an immigration lawyer in Canada , though the time frame I barely have 7 weeks even though the normal processing time is 9 weeks for Nigeria, I still want to go ahead and submit a reapplication, what are my chances using an immigration lawyer in Canada .

Hello Enijessy,

Thanks for visiting this thread. Your immigration lawyer will be in the best position to advise you.

Let's know how it goes.

All the best.

Omofar

 

[Omofar]

Hello Omofar
Just got denied for statement of purpose and financial status and personal assets.
I am a mature student and married.
How can I address the above reasons?I want to quickly reapply this week,my school resumes on Sept 3rd 2019

Hello rembrandt2040,

I am sorry to hear about your refusal. I kindly refer you to the post I made on self assessment for Canadian study permit. If you are unable to assess your situation objectively, even if you re-apply, you unlikely to be able to address the issues raised, and hence another refusal. So please go through that article and then apply for your gcms notes, address the issues raised before applying.

All the best.

Omofar