East Africans who have applied for 2019 (or ever) please share here

[Eveslm]

Anyone has lack with their application? Would be nice to share with others

 

[Allan92]

Am reapplying my visa too the previous one was rejected

Hey,mine got rejected too,reason was that i won't leave canada because of my personal assets and financial status.I intend to reapply again next week with justifications.You can reach me via +254 723682063 we can help each other out

 

[estezah]

Hey,mine got rejected too,reason was that i won't leave canada because of my personal assets and financial status.I intend to reapply again next week with justifications.You can reach me via +254 723682063 we can help each other out

Did you apply for CAIPS notes yet?

 

[estezah]

Anyone has lack with their application? Would be nice to share with others

Yes, my application got approved after 17 weeks. It was such a stressful wait

 

[Eveslm]

Hey,mine got rejected too,reason was that i won't leave canada because of my personal assets and financial status.I intend to reapply again next week with justifications.You can reach me via +254 723682063 we can help each other out

Was it a study permit or visitor's?

 

[Eveslm]

Yes, my application got approved after 17 weeks. It was such a stressful wait

Wow thats over 4 months. Congrats

 

[Allan92]

Did you apply for CAIPS notes yet?

No.Am reapplying by addressing the refusal reason they sent me and with a stronger SOP and with Faith

 

[Allan92]

Was it a study permit or visitor's?

Study permit

 

[Eveslm]

Study permit

What did you put as proof of funds?

 

[Allan92]

What did you put as proof of funds?

My sponsors bank statements with over 60,000 CAD

 

[Allan92]

From the refusal letter what I understood was that I didn't show personal assets and finanacial assets which I intend to address in my new application SOP

 

[Master_petrel]

Applied on 17th April, still waiting ....10weeks now!

 

[Eveslm]

My sponsors bank statements with over 60,000 CAD

If your sponsor is a private individual and not an organisation, it is difficult to prove that the sponsor is genuine and that the funds will be available to you during your stay in Canada. If this is the case, may be for your second application try to make sure you have funds in your name that are enough for 1 year (around $10000). Others get a GIC thats for 1 year of your studies ($10000) apart for the amount paid for tuition

 

[Allan92]

If your sponsor is a private individual and not an organisation, it is difficult to prove that the sponsor is genuine and that the funds will be available to you during your stay in Canada. IF this is the case, may be for your second application try to get a GIC thats for 1 year of your studies ($10000) apart for the amount paid for tuition

What is a GIC?

 

[Allan92]

A GIC (Guaranteed Investment Certificate) is an investment that has a guaranteed rate of return for a fixed period of time.

You need to show at least $10000 for 1 year (for your use) . With the GIC, it proves that the money you have is for your stay as a student in Canada and not just money deposited for visa purposes. When you buy a GIC, it’s like putting money into your savings account, however, unlike normal savings account you may not be able to withdraw your funds for a period of time.

Thank you much.I always thought it's only applicable to Indians only.