Hi all,

I finally got my enrollment verification/attestation letter from Concordia University student portal last night with the good help of a dear member of this group @Siobhanle. Thanks once again for the help.

@Blavkmaann and other prospective Concordians, the hack for self-generating the letter is actually simple. I didn't find the feature on my student portal when accessed the website on my computer. Using the mobile App didn't help either. I was on this for several days thinking something was wrong with my profile setting. It was during a chat with @Siobhanle last night that she figured what I was doing wrong all these while.

Apparently, the only way to get the letter yourself was if you accessed the website via mobile web (on the phone) not the mobile app. That solved the problem. In case you ever find yourself in my situation in future after enrollment, then that is your hack.

BTW, safe trips to all members who traveling today and over the weekend. See you when we get there soon.

It will continue to end in endless praises!

Yes, very likely. I got my passport 24-hours after that message and my VFS status changed to same thing.

adeenzo:
I tracked my passport and got the following update: The decision envelope for your application, tracking ID No. XXXXXXX has been collected from the Canada Visa Application Centre, Abuja on 2020/12/16.
Does this mean that my passport is now with DHL?
Because I did a 2-way courier service with DHL and I tried tracking the return WAYBILL NO, on DHL's website but it's not showing the package has been received.
Do I get in touch with DHL or Abuja VFS?

YES.

Fai2:
Hello guys,

The letter of Correspondence that came along with your counterfoil in your IRCC account, is that the same as LOI?

Mine was not spelt as LOI, so I want to know if it is the same.

Please and Please, I need a response.
Thank you

Please be very careful and not be a victim. The issue of enrollment verification as a required document at the POE or point of departure (POD) is very recent - just in the last week or two.

The question I will ask is have you registered for courses? Have you paid the required fees (or applied your tuition deposit) to clear this balance? If you answer YES to both questions, then even if the school won't issue one (I think some schools call it "Attestation Letter", you can be creative about it.

Print out your course registration details, unofficial transcript from student portal, and proof of fees payment in addition to the email mentioned by my other Honorable. I do not think the email is enough on its own and also do not think after registration/enrollment and payment of fees, any school would deny you a letter to confirm this even at the risk of denial of entry.

The problem as I suspect may be that the school official who attended to your email/request was reviewing your current status and gave the verdict based on fact that you may not have enrolled yet and paid for fees owed for the semester (that is my overarching assumption and I could be stupidly wrong) and not a general school policy even for those who are eligible for verification.

Pseermuhel:
Thank you very much. I'm going to print out the mail and present it if they ask.

"Hi guys. If you know anyone traveling to �� from Nigeria as a student, please inform them to contact their school and obtain a recent enrollment letter within a month's time from departure time. If not, they will be prevented from Flying even with a valid study permit....

Cases seen from Ethiopian airline...

Please share with your contacts and save inconvenience and cost of rescheduling flights ✈️"

Above is a chat my brother based in Halifax shared from a whatsapp group of Nigerians he is a part of. See my other response on this subject for what the document is. It is essentially a proof that you have registered for courses, made payments for fees due and you are a genuine student. Not sure you can get it without fulfilling one of these conditions.

My thought though because it was the same in the US but they don't ask for it at the airport or for boarding. So imagine you needed to apply for renewal of student status or something from the IRCC/DHS (could be SOWP after you land) as a current student, they would need a proof that you are truly "enrolled" as a student. Your DLI will never issue it if you are owing, or have unmet obligations at the time of your request.

MOKENN:

Please who has information on this Enrollment letter thing.

I didn't get any from my school. Yet I hear that people are being stopped from flying because they don't have it.

What's the way out?

It is not the airline per se however, the Nigerian Immigration can stop you without it and they may already have informed the airlines to implement same before travelers scale check-in. I have also heard that even the POE guys need it to let you in. Am still working on getting mine too and hopefully that should be sorted later today when I can get back to talk with my school people in Montreal. Someone on here who is also going to Concordia already got it. I think it will have to do with you registering, paying your fees - no outstanding for the semester - and then you will be able to apply for/get one.

MOKENN:


That's exactly my problem.

Is it airline that's requesting?

Cos i'm flying Emirates not Ethiopian

Am sure they don't. The one that delivered mine sent me a thank you and prayer text by 6:57pm. I didn't know he saved my phone number. My heart melted.

MadeMan01:


Congratulations bro. Those courier riders don't know how almighty they are

Duly noted. I was thinking where to learn from those who passed through the same landing experience as we would.

mcobex:
In as much as I like your idea I think it will reduced the number of people coming back to this forum to share their landing experience and other things those who are yet to secure their TRV will like to know. Hearing people's experience will give hope to those still waiting for their TRV.
N.B: I am not trying to talk down your point, just saying it will reduce the number of students who have gotten their TRV coming back here to share their experience with those still waiting.
ONE LOVE

Hello,

The eagle finally landed a few minutes ago. I didn't get UPS tracking but I knew it was in transit after the full day phone wahala with VFS on Monday. I got 5 emails from them in the last 48 hours and my application status changed twice on the VFS platform during the same period.

I got a call just before 9am and I knew it was the UPS delivery man. I cut off an international call (with a friend in New Zealand) to pick up. Lo and behold, I was right. I rushed to the street junction to meet him. I only showed my ATM cards and old national ID and he was satisfied. After I signed for it, I went to the ATM and dashed him "5 Pieces of Cowries". The guy wanted to disappear into thin air.

To God be the Glory. Montreal here we come! To those expectant, your joys shall be fuller very soon.

#It Has Finally Ended in Praise - @Frank and Frat...@Kim, I sight you all!

Yes you are correct and on the right path. I hope you are generating it from your own account so you can also select whether you are the sponsor or applicant. At least for GTB, they specify. Best of luck.

Yteem:
Good evening all. I have been a silent follower. Thumbs up and well done to all for the good work. So much information and counsel that has been picked up from This forum.

I have an Enquiry about the NSE process. I’m trying to generate bank statement online, the only information requested for is the applicants name. No question about UCI or application number. Is this the same process with others who have generated their statements online.

Also I think one is supposed to pick send statement to Embassy.

Kindly please help clarify these issues. Thank you.

@Justwise, we have also called for a thread that is specifically meant for "new students arriving Canada". The "living in Canada" thread is not directly relevant to our situation post-approval. Most of the time, discussions on that page are for PR folks. Please help look into it. Gracias, Chiefo!

justwise:
part 18 will be created this weekend, quote this post to suggest things that need to be included .

Thank you

I will do this and maybe print out their response. Am flying with Turkish though. Thanks

Chocs:
Send the airline an email with your travel route(departure country, destination country and any transit) and ask if a test is required.

Yes it has been open to students since October 20th 2020, subject to meeting criteria, until further notice

AdoChel:
Please is the Canadian border open to students now? If no, any idea when it will be?

...............................has been collected from the Canada Visa Application Centre,Canada Visa Application Centre, Lagos on 12/15/2020 9:28:08 AM.

There is no UPS tracking number yet and their phone number has been busy since 9:00am. I have already shot them 3 emails before I saw this notification.

Someone or two on this group (not sure about Obanidavid but Frater..) didn't get the Covid test and flew Ethiopian to Toronto/Montreal.

Kakokako:
Please to those that used Ethiopian airlines recently, was Covid-19 test requested at the Airport by the airline officials?

Great news. Congratulations!

olasubomy:
My counterfoil has dropped and status has changed to approved with todays date December 14, 2020.

Backgound check completed.- Apparently, it stated my background check has been completed on November 9,2020.

Eligibility Review also completed today Dec 14, 2020.

I wish everyone waiting for a decision good news soonest.

I just sent at 6:30pm so their box is full.

Kimkalash:
Send at 11 a.m tomorrow

Delivery has failed to these recipients or groups:

feedback.cannig@vfshelpline.com
The recipient's mailbox is full and can't accept messages now. Please try resending your message later, or contact the recipient directly.

Akannitommy:
I changed my mind --- I sent them the email to the "feedback" email since I sent one other to the "Info" email earlier today. I go follow-up with phone calls tomorrow morning. Shalom!

I changed my mind --- I sent them the email to the "feedback" email since I sent one other to the "Info" email earlier today. I go follow-up with phone calls tomorrow morning. Shalom!

Akannitommy:
I go save this template for tomorrow. I don fire them one email just a few minutes ago. Thanks Chief!

Congratulations! Again another unscripted initiative. Taking your destiny in your own hands. I like the bold step. Weh don sir!

Ikechuqu:
Update!!

Finally got my LOI today.

After three weeks of mailing almost all the Canadian Embassies I could find on google and raising webforms, I decided to visit the Canadian High Commission in Lagos today with my stamped passport in hand.

I was asked to write my details down as the staff available was not seeing anyone today and told that it would be attended to.

Before I even left the Island, donotreply mail dropped.

So no more mail refreshing or login to application portal again!!!

Wishing everyone still on the journey a successful outcome to your application.

its all Praises from here!!

Congratulations!

adeenzo:
Finally counterfoil has dropped and status has changed to approved.
I got 3 years tho, and my course is a two year course.
Apparently my background check was completed the same day I submitted.
Eligibility was just completed today

I go save this template for tomorrow. I don fire them one email just a few minutes ago. Thanks Chief!

Lekiboboe:

I hope you will return the mail back to me

I sent the mail to this email address
feedback.cannig@vfshelpline.com

Subject:
URGENT!! I need to know if my Passport has been attended to and ready for dispatch to my address as said by VFS Canada Customer's Care Representative


Message Body
Good afternoon VFS Lagos (Canada),


I want to call your attention to my Passport which I have submitted since NOVEMBER 5, 2020 and yet to get back.


I got a mail last week Wednesday, December 9 that I should pay #11,310 for my Passport to be couriered to me, I did pay the money on Thursday ,December 10 and sent the Filled Form & Proof Of Payment to the required email address " feedback.cannig@vfshelpline.com"


I called the VFS Canada customer care representative that same thursday and I got the info that my Passport is ready and the payment (#11,310) and the form I filled  has been received.


I would love to know if my Passport has been attended to and ready to be dispatched to me


Below are my details and address for my Passport Dispatch


TRACKING ID : xxxxxxxxxx


NAME : xxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxx


ADDRESS: 2 Sorosoke Street, Abule Patoranking Avenue, Oma Lay, Ocho Rios, Lagos



I look forward to hearing from you and get my Passport back this week so I can finalize my travelling and not miss my forth coming examination.


Regards

xxxxxxx xxxxxxxx


It's kinda unusual but they responded to my mail 4 minutes later according to the time I sent the mail, e be like say VFS LAGOS like money, cos am assuming VFS Lagos be like "if you ain't talking money you are talking ........ "u know the rest

I beg borrow me the email address you shot at biko!

Lekiboboe:

Lolz,

Bee lose Maje

By the way,

I got this mail an our ago from VFS Lagos after reminding them via mail to know how far my Passport if it has been attended to cos I av done the needful (filled the form & paid the #11,310)


Dear Sir/Madam,


Thank you for writing to VFS Global Canada, Nigeria.


Please be informed that your passport has been dispatched to your provided address on the 11/12/2020 via UPS Courier Awb No. Xxxxxxxx. 

Please kindly be informed that courier delivery takes an average of 2-3 working days.

ADDRESS : 2 Sorosoke Street, Abule Patoranking Avenue, Oma Lay, Ocho Rios, Lagos

 

Best regards,

Team Feedback

Canada Visa Application Centre, Nigeria

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VFS GLOBAL




Is this a sign the eagle is on the verge of landing or I should keep disturbing them until the eagle land?

Thanks

Yes oh! We die there.

JustMellow:


Agbero Style

To add to Hon Justmellow submission, below are some unconventional tips I added to my SOP regardless that I had a $125k worth of funding;

I set up a Uber hire purchase contract with a driver delivering a fixed amount (about $100) weekly into a dedicated bank account. I didn't show the account but I showed the ownership, insurance and front page of the contract.

I bought a used van for family business while am away, from an auction in the US but it was still at the port in Baltimore when I applied so I added the dock receipt and bill of lading. I explained the purpose in my SOP

I indicated how long my family has been in Lagos Island and that am from an indigenous family of which I am the assistant secretary holding all heritage documents and inheritance rights. I ensured my Linkedln account showed this.

I indicated I am the treasurer of the local CDA in my area and that I am in charge of community funds that I have managed for over 2 years. I also ensured my Linkedln account showed this.

I have a wife and 3 kids, I included all their passports and previous visas. Letter of indigeneship from the Oba, LGA and traditional chief from my family branch.

I didn't include documents for my siblings - 2 are abroad and 1 is here - and neither for my parents because I had too much attachments so I had to cut out a lot.

3 CAC registration. One of the companies was set up with my wife and has not started business. However, that company has the object clauses that are related to my course of study. The SOP showed we are going to be running the company together upon my return and we already have a network of contacts and clients to transit into the corporate set-up.

The idea is to think about all your strong points and emphasize them. Don't assume something is not important; if you can articulate it, present it.

It shall end in praises.

JustMellow:


Hello kelvine95,

How did you get to know the bolded?

Despite the funding, in order to address the VO's concerns, these are my suggestions to you (based on assumptions before the arrival of your notes).

1. Get a Letter of Support from your mom.

It doesn't necessarily have to be huge but she can at least transfer any possible amount out of the $10kCAD to give weight to the LOS.

2. Get a study leave letter to support the already employment documents at hand.

3. Include your BS or MBS, which ever is applicable

4. If you don't have personal assets, use your future plans and current job (career advancement) if lucrative to demonstrate a strong HT

5. Give a breakdown of the full coverage of the funding letter or certificate and the length in which the extra funds your mom will transfer to will also cover or go

6. Present any membership certificate in your possession (if applicable)

7. Since you're a research student, approach a Senior Lecturer, Dr., Prof., HOD or Dean in your graduate school that you can easily have a mutual rapport.

Explain your situation with evidence (full funding letter, refusal letter, LOA etc)

Ask for assistant for a verifiable Letter of Attestation address to the VO that acknowledge your possible return to an ongoing research work that you are part of. That you will return in time for the presentation ceremony... (If applicable)

8. There is also the Power of Attorney stating your control over your mom's or late father's property (if applicable)

Endeavour to think deeply for answers, only way to stroll pass this artificial hurdle.

All the best

Roger that!

JustMellow:


Hello Akannitommy,

Sir is a title for those at the stage. I'm still a young adult. If you see me in person you go understand

For people that I know that got approved for SP or PR and that has travelled, none of them did one and they entered Canada without any hassle.

Even some CBSA agents at the POE don't pay any interest to the ArriveCAN thingy. Its good to have it available though–the CAN slip.

All the best bro!

Hi,

It seems it is only "werey" that can work for this VFS Lagos people. But it is so unfortunate that we have to call before they will do their job.

As planned, I called on 08150199900 and got through once then spoke with a guy around 10:00am. He said he would check physically if it is in their office and also ask the account unit to verify my payment. I told him my passport is already in their office as several people in my batch are already in Canada. I promised him I will call back by 12noon and all day including all week if possible. I have lost money from changing ticket twice which is true. He said if every thing checks out, they will hand to UPS on Wednesday and it will take 3 days to reach me.

Then I got three emails an hour later within 2 minutes.

The decision envelope for your application, tracking ID No************ blah blah blah
"(1) ...............has been received from the IRCC Office on 12/14/2020 11:00:41 AM and will be dispatched to...
(2) ..............has been received from the IRCC Office on 12/14/2020 11:01:01 AM and has been dispatched to..
(3) .............has been received from the IRCC Office on 12/14/2020 11:02:09 AM at the VAC, Lagos and is ready for collection.

I plan to call back again so they can confirm my payment and give me aws#

We die there today

Amen and thanks for the prompt, useful response as always.

Lekiboboe:

You are welcome

Na the new level be that ooo Hon. Akanni

Ok, Make sense

By GOD'S Grace this week, it will end in praises

Thanks Chief! We die there this week. I got them this morning already and will start another round of call again.

Lekiboboe:

Good Morning Hon. Akanni,

The representative told me the last time I called that passports are not treated sequentially by IRCC, that they even always allow to have Passports in Bulks before sending it to VFS Office in Lekki.

Its very obvious VFS Global Canada don't respond to mails but Calls, any time a mail is sent to them, they only send an automated response

To reach out to VFS LAGOS via calls, use the following number.

Note: I heard using a GLO number to call them is the best so as to avoid the YOUR NUMBER IS NOT ALLOCATED scenerio

- VFS Global Canada - +2348150199900, Press 1, Listening to the Long Speech, then after that Press 8 to connect with a Representative

- VFS Global Nigeria (General) - 08150188800
Call this no., then select South Africa, and when it is picked tell the representative to connect you with VFS Canada

Find attached the Auto Redial you should download at PlayStore

After downloading, install it, open it &
Set NUMBER OF CALLS to 200 or more

INTERVAL BETWEEN CALLS - 5 secs

Then click on START to initiate the call

I suggest you change your ticket. I sent my own passport since November 3rd to Lagos VFS. I have had to change my planned travel from 17th to 26th already. It is too tight between now and 18th - that's just 4-days.

adeenzo:
Any word from Abuja VFS, since Dec. 3rd wey I don submit my passport, nothing yet from them, still waiting for LOI
and I don go book flight for 18th, omo na on top vibes and Insha Allah I dey so

Ensure you add the CAQ if you are going to Quebec Province. @Justmellow sir, is the Covid-19 test result compulsory for everyone or those going on specific airline or heading to certain province?

JustMellow:


Hello Godsblessings,

The important documents are:

1. Admission Letter
2. Letter of Introduction
3. International Passport

If Applicable:

4. Enrollment Verification Letter
5. POF
6. ArriveCAN App Receipt
7. Covid-19 Test Result

The applicable documents should be packed separately in an easily accessible bag.

All the best

Sorry to hear about that. I don't think you should give up that quickly. I suggest you take some time off to de-stress and then relaunch your quest. As a fully funded student applicant, home ties may be more critical in your case than the finance aspect. In fact, both can be covered with the same additional inclusions in your application. Being fully funded does not mean you won't show some evidence of funding or local investments plus provisions for family (if you have one). I suggest you come back to explain your timelines and all the documents submitted. You will get needed help here and able to reapply.

kelvine95:
I was denied Visa this morning base on home ties and financial status. I want to order for my gcms notes, but I am not sure I will re-apply, since I am going there as fully funded.