₦airaland Forum

CEloka:
Good evening everyone,

Please I have some questions regarding Ethiopian airline booking.
1. I booked on hold. How long will the booking stay?
2. Which is better; transferring to their account or going to pay at a bank?
3. Does anyone have the contact details of Ethiopian Airways?

cc @Akingsqueen and everyone else

1. Book on hold last for 48hrs
2. If you are in Lagos, you can go to their office in VI and lay with your card.
3. Check the website for their Nigerian address. The last time I went to pay (Mid July) I was told all there lines are down and they are trying to fix it, don't know if it's fixed now anyways. You can try sending them a mail.

uxomykaz:
Hello everyone, Greetings to you all.

Please this is going to be my first time posting here.
Am 23 yrs old, graduated last year October B.sc Computer Science with a 4.79/5. Currently on NYSC, and would be through this year October.

I read the whole of part ten and currently reading from the beginning of this part 14.

I intend applying for a research based Masters in computer science with funding. After searching through the list of universities in Canada n their tuition fee for CSC.

I intend to apply to MUN, UBC, USASk and Queens university this September when admission application for fall 2019 begins.

However, MUN and Queens require contacting/getting a supervisor before applying.

My question is how do I go about this and when should I begin to contact them. And I hope my lack of work experience wouldn't be a disadvantage in getting funding?
I saw the links on "tips on contacting a supervisor" on the first page of every new part.
I have read it, and don't know if I just have to do what is written their alone, or if there r some other things I need to do.

Am just trying to be very careful and not make any mistakes. Your replies would be appreciated. Thanks.

Please any student from UBC, USASK , MUN or Queens university? Would also like to get in touch and ask for information regarding admission.

Thanks

I'm going to USASK for MSc Computer Science, you can contact me for information about USASK CS admission. Don't know about other Unis you mentioned.

uxomykaz:
Hello bro.
please I sent you an email via nairaland.
Please I want to ask a few questions and need your help. I would be through with my NYSC in October. And I plan on applying to university of Saskatchewan this September when their application for fall 2019 begins. Thanks.

Acknowledged. I have responded.

IELTS/TOEFL is not a prerequisite for granting TRV. If you think you have a good chance with those scjools, apply. I know quite a number of people that got admission (Full scholarship) and TRV without writing any exams.

GOODLUCK!!!

jdhills:
GOODAY guyz! i want to freshly apply for admission for master degree in canada....i heard and gleaned online that there some schools that dont require IELTS or toefl which off cos makes things easier obviously but am a little skeptical about this especially when matter reach embassy for student visa.... is it advisable i do this?

VISA Delivered today. Processed in Nairobi, Kenya.

Applied on May 8th 2018, Medical request on June 8th, Medical done on 14th if June and passed on 25th of June.

DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED

ACADEMICS
Admission Letter: MSc Computer Science, University of Saskatchewan
University Certificate: Universe of Lagos (First Class)
Curriculum Vitae
Transcript
WAEC Result
Copies of all scholarships and awards received during undergraduate.

PROOF OF FUNDS
Scholarship Offer Letter from University of Saskatchewan (20,000CAD)
About #78,000 in my NYSC Account
Uncle's letter of Support (Pledged an additional 2M for flight and other miscellaneous and sent 1M to my account as a show of his commitment)
Uncle's Salary Account.
Uncle's Letter if Introduction from his company (He's the CEO)
My GTB Account statement indicating the 1M from my uncle

HOME TIES.
My birth certificate
My younger sister's birth certificate

OTHER DOCUMENTS
All CIC Documents
Police Report Certificate
SOP

Special thanks to Ademco, PhocusJosh, jnyuwa and every other persons that contributed to this story one way or the other.

For all TRV hopefuls, your testimony is coming soon by the grace of God


ABOVE ALL, GOD'S FAVOUR.
AlhamduliLlah.

TRV Approved after 10weeks.

AlhaduliLlah.

I'd drop my details soon.

Kinfinity007:
pls can I apply for fall 2019 now?

If the application portal is open, why not?

nduki10:
Devastated, after 12 weeks just got the refusal mail

Sorry bro, don't give up. Order for your GCMS note to gain better insights on what caused the refusal and then refire.

You can also share your profile so gurus in the house can better advise and on what and what not.

If you are going to USASK for fall 2018, holla at akaniolagunju@gmail.com let's connect. !important

Kinfinity007:
Anybody going to usask

I am...

@jnyuwa how are you Sir?

Hope you are not affected by the current bruohaha on the Plateau. God's safety upon you bro!!!

Congratulations to all newly approved TRV holders.

And for the TRV hopefuls, our time is near. BE POSITIVE.

Phocusjosh:
Long Post Alert

Visa Approval after 16 weeks of application

Online route
Applied March 12, 2018
Biometrics done March 16, 2018
Medical request mail May 1, 2018
Medical done May 3, 2018
Medical Passed May 6, 2018
Filled the webform to inquire about my application; June 11, 2018 and I got response June 26, 2018
Application approved, Passport requested and submitted June 27, 2018

My profile;
BSc Agricultural Economics and Extension (First class)
Landmark University (2016)

Applied for MSc. Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics
University of Manitoba


Documents submitted
CIC Documents
- IMM 5257B (Application for Temporary Residence)
- IMM 1294E (Application for Study Permit Made Outside Of Canada)
- IMM 5645E (Family Information)

7 page well crafted SOP explaining purpose of visit, finance and home ties

Academic Documents
1. Admission letter
2. Degree certificate,
3. Certificate of academic excellence
4. Agro-revolution vision driven certificate,
5. Academic transcript
6. WAEC Certificate
7. Primary School Leaving Certificate

Employment Documents
1. Employment letter
2. Work ID Card
3. Letter of Introduction
4. CAC and NEPC certificate of my place of work
5. Updated CV
6. Salary account with balance of N546,301

Home ties
1. My agribusiness company (CAC certificate, tax registration, Local purchase order, memorandum of association, company profile)
2. Two landed documents of my father (Certificate of occupancy, deed of agreements, survey plans, purchase agreement and survey plans).
3. Family pictures (Father, mother, me and my other siblings (3)

Finance
Sponsor; My dad and myself
Expenses; $11,600 (tuition), $10,000 (living expenses), $6,000 (accommodation), $4,000 (miscellaneous); Total expenses = $31,600
Source of funds;
I got scholarship worth $5400(IGES), $3,000 (deposit paid), $1,951Personal savings.
Dad used two accounts; 21million plus and 2 Million plus (total debit of 24M and Credit of 26M)
He made a commitment of 7.5M in the letter of sponsorship
Sponsorship Declaration and Affidavit of sponsorship

Sponsor's documents
1, International Passport
2. Employment letter since 2005
3. Promotion letter (2016, 2015, 2014, 2013)
4. 7 months pay slip
5. Salary account statements
5. CAC of consulting firm
6. CAC of family business
7. Pension account statement
8. Letter of introduction from his workplace
9. Landed documents

Other documents
1. NYSC Discharge certificate
2. NYSC ID Card
3. Birth Certificate
4. State of origin
5. Proof of previous financial support (undergraduate receipt)
6. Police character certificate
7. Voluntary and personal development achievements to show that I engage in extracurricular activities; leadership summit and training (certificate of participation)

NOTE; I ensured i used Microsoft word to hyperlinked every scanned documents so the visa officer can easily access it.
Ilovepdf.com to compress my documents from 20MB to 3.9MB

God is forever faithful!!! I owe all thanks

Nevertheless, I read more of thread 7,8, 9, 13 and more of @Thesoj post for hints

Phocus my guy, Congratulations!!!

We de here...

messynaldo:
Good day guys. Anyone applied to usask for fall resumption

Nope. You do everything the same day.

kceecool:
Good day everyone,
Please I want to inquire if in Abuja Vfs office , would one still need to book appointment before submitting application like lagos vfs office... please treat as urgent.
Thanks.

davipod:
Did you get an approval from any supervisor before applying?
Dad on their site that approval is needed

For my department, Computer Science, no approval was is required. You would be contacted by a supervisor interested in your application.

cecechi:
Me.... by Gods grace

Same here, USASK

@cecechi, what Course?

BMCSlayer:
did they send you an email like this[b] You have a new message in your account for application[/b] for the medical notification?

Yeah

Phocusjosh:
Congrats bro. Please, is this your first ever application? Meanwhile, what school are you going and your intended course of study?

Congratulations brother. Really happy for you man.

We go jam for there by God's grace.

Congratulations Lemia, this is one of the approvals I have been looking forward to.

I can remember vividly the day you highlighted the document you submitted.

Well detailed and well deserved.

Some of the other Approvals I'm looking forward to among others are that of Phocusjosh, jnyuwa and Frank.

I wish all other TRV hopefuls a successful ending.

Lemia:
Hello everybody!

Sum jus happen right now!

My Study Permit Application was just approved!!!!

I really appreciate all you guys in this forum. I couldn't have done this without you guys!

@Austinpee Thanks a whole bunch for the SOP review and the level of confidence you had in me!

Here's my profile.

Application submitted 11th April, Paper route, upfront medicals.

Approved 8th June.

B.Sc Industrial Engineering, University of Ibadan. (First class). Graduated January 2017

MSc admission to University of Waterloo, Systems Design Engineering. $36,635 per year funding ( comprising both RA and TA) and Dad also transfered 3M naira to me. Tuition $24,000

Had work experience with 4 different engineering firms(internships).

Submitted all CIC forms
Police Certificate
Employment docs
Dad's Employment and retirement docs
Landed property
Dad sponsorship letter
my CV
Perfectly crafted SOP
My SOA and Dad's SOA
My UG transcript
whole family birth certificates
NYSC documents.

Cheers!

Medical Request mail just dropped.

Has anybody done medical at Abuja before? If yes, where and how much is it?

emeify:
Announcing my TRV approval to the glory of God. This is my second attempt

BSc Biological Sciences (Nigeria)
MSc Project Management (UK)
Proposed program: Masters of Sustainability, Brock (2 years with full funding).
Previous attempt was a one year course based MSc degree

Years of work experience: 15 years

Submitted March 19 (online)
Medical Call - May 16 and passed May 22
Approval - May 25th

Documents:
All IMM Forms
My education degrees and transcripts and relevant courses
letter from my employer and payslips (6 months)
Employment letters from previous jobs

Marriage certificate and birth certfs of my husband, kids, and ID for parents and siblings
Police certificate from the UK

Pension statement
Landed docs
6 months bank statement (self sponsored)
Hubbys letter from employer
My company documents

My offer letter

SOP explaining why am going for a second masters degree, how my previous degree and
job fits into my proposed program and my solid after study plans (I worked on this for like 3 months)

Faith in God

This is to encourage those who have a complicated case like a previous Masters degree
or think you may be advanced in age.

I had help from @Frankrobbn1 (reviewed my SOP) and @elles2000 (encouraged me from her own experience).
I am very grateful to both of them. I am also grateful to this great forum as I learnt a LOT from here.

I pray that the Lord meets you all at the point of your need

It will end in praise

Congratulations. More testimonies coming soon.

Phocusjosh:
Congrats. A sign of hope for me. Got medical request May 1, no update yet till date.

Phocus, your TRV is on its way by God's grace. Nothing shall stop it.

Congratulations brother....

Newman1010:
Quick one

Application 20 March 2018
Biometric 23 March 2018

Since then nothing changed. Got a notification from cic today 18 May 2018 and I saw the following:

We are now reviewing your eligibility
Medical passed
Your application has been approved, kindly present your passport (passport Request)

Glory be to God in the highest.

Going to SMU, Halifax for Master of Finance

Thank you Jesus for everything.

12 weeks after the deadline. Some cones earlier, and some later. Go to the departmental website or better still, contact the administrative secretary of your program.

Shadowy:
Good morning. Please how many weeks does university of Saskatchewan take to go through application and offer admission. Then how long does it take to finish the visa processing.

Famzyactivity:
Please How is the crowd in Abuja vfs centre?

No crowd, just a walk-in...

ayoslas88:
From any where in Lagos, enta bus going to Ajah drop at Ikate bustop, cross to the odaside and ask for VFS office.

I wil advice u to go early (8am)

Best of luck

8am is too late bro, on Friday, I was there as early as 6:30am, and still couldn't submit. Some people got there as early as 4am.

And already, there's a list of people they will attend to first in Monday. The ones they couldn't attend to on Friday, they wrote their names in a register and they will be following that register on Monday.

I will advice anybody that wants to submit and he's in Lagos or it environs to use the online route.

How is the crowd at VFS Abuja? because the crowd here in Lagos is mad.