Study Permit Challenges for Nigerian Applicants

[Omofar]

Hello omofar.
My passport expires August 2020.
Can I go ahead and apply for a student visa. I’m intended program of study is a 2 year programmer

Yes you can. Minimum passport duration should be at least 6 months. The embassy will issue you a TRV for up to the length of your passport, and when you get to the POE in Canada, the CBSA officer will issue you a study permit for the duration of your course. You will need to however extend your TRV if you wish to travel out of Canada.

All the best.

Omofar

 

[Omofar]

I received my passport with a visa stamp on it, but I have not yet received the approval letter since 21st of August 2019, Please How can I get the letter?

Congratulations, the letter will come through the email if you applied by submission or if you applied online, it will be on your portal.

Make the most of Canada.

All the best.

Omofar

 

[Omofar]

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Hi Omofar, let me begin by appreciating the excellent work you're doing here. Almost read through and your replies have been both professional and friendly.
OK, i am 28 Mathematics major in my first degree, I was going to apply for masters but from my research and from this forum I might be on a disadvantage vis-a-vis my age. My query is this, I want to apply for a PGD diploma instead but In a different field can I do that? Also I graduated 2017 and have a business that is registered with CAC. Personally I have 17,000 CAD in savings I.e 10,000 CAD plus part payment for my tuition, I hope it can serve else I should be able to get my friend to vouch for whatever balance that would be left. My goal is to eventual go on with Masters after the program but work in between there in Canada, please advice appropriately. Thank you once again for all you do here and represent.

Hello Cephars,

Thanks for your kind words.

I presume you must have some work experience, your age is not so bad. I would suggest you really consider looking into a program that aligns with your first degree or your most recent work experience. Being a mathematics major, anything in IT, computing , cybersecurity etc should be a good fit.
I would suggest you demonstrate the source of your income, and try to beef it up a little bit more. Finally, I would strongly recommend you try to get into a Masters degree program, you are likely to get a scholarship and with that, you have more than enough for your personal upkeep.

I wish you all the best.

Omofar

 

[Zinnieyoga]

Hi,
I am presently preparing to submit my application to my Canadian school. But Intend to use prodigy finance to sponsor a portion of my tuition fee. How will this affect my visa application later on. Also, my school doesn't require me to write an English exam will this affect the visa application too.

 

[Dompax]

Hello omofar
My medical was uploaded yesterday hence medical was passed on the18 September...
Got ppr today 19 Sept by 12pm

Congrat

 

[Dompax]

Hello. I applied on same day as well, and no feedback. Please, what's your current status?

Contact them through webform

 

[Samuel_123]

Dear omofar,
Please can I discuss with you privately, this is my email address: adediniadesoji@Gmail.com

 

[Rosiee]

Good afternoon
Omofar please I have a question
How do I get the gcms after refusal?

 

[Bamcyburg]

Happy weekend my oga I sent you an email you’ve not checked it. Kindly do. More blessings

 

[Lesifo]

Hello Omofa, I quite appreciate ur professional advice u're dishing out to people, it's very helpful. I've a question please, I've been refused study permit from CIC Nairobi, kenya. No doubt there were mistake in my application which CIC wouldn't point out. But can still apply for visitor's visa if I got an invitation from?, n would the refusal determine my chances?. And can I apply for work permit Ro Canada? Bcos I had an opportunity to do so, but I've d feeling that the application process may be synchronized. Are there chances? Thanks

 

[Jidecharles]

Hello Copingwithlife,

I hope you are coping well (lol). Thanks for visiting. I also want to thank you for the link you shared. I will thereby respond to it.

I used the operative word, *seem*. I process Canadian Study Permits (CSPs) for multiple clients, I see how the VOs treat those with US visas compared to those without. So my opinion is based on the facts at my own disposal. I recently applied for three young people for pgd studies. I applied for all three of them online. I applied for the person with a US visa last, she got her permit first. Two applications processed in Kenya office and one in London. 2 other got rejected. I re-applied for the one of the ones that got rejected, addressing all the issues raised in the refusal letter, and she got her visa, she will be off in May. The third person decided to get someone else. You may wish to do your research, unless the person is a criminal, terrorist, if it is a normal person and has US visa, his/her chances of getting a Canadian visa is almost 100%. Your article also does not apply to this case. Those Nigerians at the border did not apply for Canadian permits, they only applied for US permits. The smart ones that applied for Canadian permits based on their history of US travel get their visas, and will not be part of those at the US-Canada border seeking asylum status.

Many thanks again.

Cheers

Omofar.

Hello Copingwithlife,

I hope you are coping well (lol). Thanks for visiting. I also want to thank you for the link you shared. I will thereby respond to it.

I used the operative word, *seem*. I process Canadian Study Permits (CSPs) for multiple clients, I see how the VOs treat those with US visas compared to those without. So my opinion is based on the facts at my own disposal. I recently applied for three young people for pgd studies. I applied for all three of them online. I applied for the person with a US visa last, she got her permit first. Two applications processed in Kenya office and one in London. 2 other got rejected. I re-applied for the one of the ones that got rejected, addressing all the issues raised in the refusal letter, and she got her visa, she will be off in May. The third person decided to get someone else. You may wish to do your research, unless the person is a criminal, terrorist, if it is a normal person and has US visa, his/her chances of getting a Canadian visa is almost 100%. Your article also does not apply to this case. Those Nigerians at the border did not apply for Canadian permits, they only applied for US permits. The smart ones that applied for Canadian permits based on their history of US travel get their visas, and will not be part of those at the US-Canada border seeking asylum status.

Many thanks again.

Cheers

Omofar.

hello and good day
What about those with Uk visa? What are there chances of getting a study permit?

 

[Jidecharles]

Good day sir;

included in my application.
2. Second reason was due to family ties in Canada and in Nigeria, I have a relative in Canada who has agreed to provide accommodation and feeding only during the period of my studies but tuition and fees are entirely sponsored by my parent.
3. The final reason was due to employment status. I’ve been working with my dad in his construction company since completing NYSC in 2017, though my previous course of study isn’t related to construction but the course I applied for in Canada is civil engineering technology, therefore all the work I do has been under supervision of either my dad himself or a site engineer(s) so my appointment letter has a clause in it saying that I’m in training. I applied to study civil cause of the passion I have for the profession and this is why I chose to be working with my dad to get hands on experience while also seeking professional qualifications.
I really need your assistance on how to go about this point. It’ll be great if I could get a means of contacting you in person you could reach me here jidegerman20@gmail.com
Thank you.

 

[Sacur]

Good day sir;

included in my application.
2. Second reason was due to family ties in Canada and in Nigeria, I have a relative in Canada who has agreed to provide accommodation and feeding only during the period of my studies but tuition and fees are entirely sponsored by my parent.
3. The final reason was due to employment status. I’ve been working with my dad in his construction company since completing NYSC in 2017, though my previous course of study isn’t related to construction but the course I applied for in Canada is civil engineering technology, therefore all the work I do has been under supervision of either my dad himself or a site engineer(s) so my appointment letter has a clause in it saying that I’m in training. I applied to study civil cause of the passion I have for the profession and this is why I chose to be working with my dad to get hands on experience while also seeking professional qualifications.
I really need your assistance on how to go about this point. It’ll be great if I could get a means of contacting you in person you could reach me here jidegerman20@gmail.com
Thank you.

Ur timeline bro

 

[Jidecharles]

Ur timeline bro

I submitted my application on the 31st of August 2019, did the biometrics on the 4th of September, the refusal letter came on the 19th of September.
Do you know any efficientway of showing family ties?
Thanks

 

[Johnnyjude]

Thanks for your information here sir,
I received my biometric and medical appointment letter last week Tuesday but my admission offer letter happens to be among 3rd September intake.and have already sent defer of admission letter to the school for January intake but have not received a message from the school.
So my question here is should i still wait for the defer admission letter or I should use the one they sent to me in the month of may
What am really concern with is the POE