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If you are traveling as a female student to Saskatoon very soon (especially those starting in September) and you need help with getting an accommodation in a shared apartment, reach out to me.

Good morning all! Congratulations to everyone that will be starting in the 2024 fall term which is barely few weeks away. If you are traveling as a female student to Saskatoon very soon and you need help with getting an accommodation in a shared apartment, kindly reach out to me. I can also arrange to pick you up from the airport (No charges). God bless you all. May this new week be filled with more PPRs by God's grace. Amen!!!

Hello everyone, please I need your inputs on something i've been trying to clarify on behalf of my sister. She's currently in the UK, and she submitted an application for both Canada work visa and Canada PR while still in the UK. She already has a visiting visa, and Here are my questions:
1) She did her medicals last week for the work visa, and this week she got medical request for the PR. Can she use the same biometrics and medicals for both work visa and PR?
2) She wants to travel to Canada on visiting visa this week, while still awaiting approval for the work visa. Can she submit her passport in Canada for her work visa, even if she applied in the UK?
Thank you all for your inputs.

Sometimes, you won’t receive your funds immediately you arrive. It could take a month or two months. Some of these VOs know this. It would be wise to show proof of independence even with a scholarship, to some extent. I know fully funded scholars who were rejected on the basis of insufficient funds.

orjohn24:
Oga, only discuss what you're certain about. If you're on a full scholarship covering living expenses (as many scholarships only cover partial costs), and you're fortunate to secure a fully funded scholarship, proof of funds isn't necessary. Simply present evidence of the scholarship, especially if it's a departmental one; your admission letter serves as confirmation. I'm acquainted with numerous scholarship students in Canada who didn't need to show proof of funds when fully funded!

Congratulations to everyone that recently got their PPR. To those that are still waiting, you shall not wait in vain. Are you traveling as a student or as a family for the first time to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, very soon? RCCG lighthouse, Saskatoon, freely assists students or families to settle down by helping them search for accommodation, airport pickup, shopping for household items, and lots more. Kindly reach out to me if you need this assistance in any way. God bless you all. May this new week be filled with more PPRs by God's grace. Amen!!!

You can use wakanow.

hardey144:
@Olanrae
How can I book a flight cheap ticket to Saskatoon Canada early August or late july

Are you a female? If yes, there might be a shared apartment available for May - but it's for females only. Maybe you can stay in an Airbnb for 1 week, then move in after the person occupying the space leaves in May. Send me an email if you are a female, I'm a female too btw.

Lolly30:
@aminat2000
I will be coming in Nxt week. Can u be of help please.

When are you arriving?

kanyin10:
pls who is in saskatoon or going. I need accommodation pls

Yes, you need it. Even if you are only transiting.

Tinakem:
Pls who has flown BA, do I need locator form. Pls ejooooo.

Lmao ....waso bawo? Congrats bro and welcome to a new dispensation

Octavoral:
Landing gist:

I decided to leave Nigeria October 1st to mark my independence from the country.

Left Abuja 10:20 pm via Lufthansa.
I was a bit tensed cos of enrollment letter. While the Lufthansa staff asked, I gave her all my documents. She kept scrolling but she didn’t see. She was so in a rush and gave dem all back to me. I felt relieved. It was a 7 hrs trip to Frankfurt. I was quite excited when I finally got on board. While on the trip, foods were served but I only got tea cos my body never fit reason vegetable n tomato with a touch of salad. I knew hunger for soon wire me. Flight smooth, no much turbulence, Comfy seats, watched movies, slept till we got to Frankfurt.

Hunger set in, I decided to get some snacks while we wait 5 hrs for flight to montereal. An apple drink similar to lacasera and a cup cake, dem bill me $30. Na dier I know say good life is expensive.
BTW, no matter Wetin u de buy, no de try convert the money to naira cos u go just de get Biggy BP. I ate and I no Belleful. For my mind, just endure, u go reach Canada.
After 5 hrs, we departed to Montreal on a 8 hrs flight. Na same food dem serve again, this time, I took burger, tea and water, watched movies, slept and dreamt beautifully.

We got to Montreal, immigration check, COVID vaccine checked, ArriveCAN checked, as we approach final lap for study permit. I was supposed to have a connecting flight to Toronto but cos of the numerous checks, I missed. My fears returned again when I tot of enrollment letter but I hoped for the best, I was finally cleared without being asked. I boarded Toronto on a rescheduled flight within paying extra. Got to Toronto, converted my BTA to CAD.

My disappointment started when person wey promise to pick me no gree pick calls. No Canada sim, no data. I left the airport on Uber to register sim, trip cost $55, sim with 1 month free call, text and 10gig data $50. I took another Uber to a hotel $55 trip. When I got there, I paid $120/ day for 7 nyts. Money just de go fian fian.

As I de like this, owo ti ku waso ooo.
Yesterday, I went to the school to confirm my slot for January. Ryt not, I’m looking for a shared apartment in Toronto or Brampton. Thereafter, a menial job till January cos money must be made. So, if anybody is willing to share an apartment within those zones, let’s connect. Male or female, I no mind. Abeg, anybody wey fit cook is preferable cos na face just de fresh, I don lean within 3 days.

Drops pen.

Congratulations to everyone that recently got their PPR, and those that are still waiting, yours will drop soon by God's grace.

Please is there anyone travelling in the last week of October, if yes, please kindly dm me? Looking for travel partners. Thank you!

Alright, thanks

DestinationCann:
Your branch
Letter of acceptance
Letter that shows your funding
Booked ticket
Stamped passport

Contact your bank for more details

Yes, I have started lectures online. No, you don't need a transit visa.

philit22:
Maybe by November. Have you started lectures online or you deferred to January? Also do you need a transit visa for British airways cos I’m just seeing different things.

Pls can I just walk into any branch/bank for the PTA or is it head office? What documents do I need to show to prove that I am fully funded?

DestinationCann:
Yes if you have a scholarship.
No, if you don't have a scholarship.


Don't book return ticket with plans to cancel, CBN will know and your bank will publish your name.

Did you get a return ticket or one way? Do you know if British airways will accept one way ticket?

badmanjo:
Then it definitely depends on the border officer who receives you, just be prepared with all ur required documents and pray the person is fast

Yes, Toronto

badmanjo:
I can't really say because it's a case by case thing and could depend on the immigration officer you meet. Is ur POE Toronto?

October 22. How long does the immigration process takes upon arrival?

badmanjo:
I'm booking through Wak*now and they said as long as I'm just transiting through UK I don't need to quarantine... I booked for Oct 15tg, how about you?

Good morning everyone and happy Sunday to you. May this Sunday's grace open doors of PPR this week for all that are still waiting. Amen!!!

Please my gurus I have questions;
1) Please how long does it usually take to complete the whole Immigration process when you arrive Canada? Can a layover of about 7hrs be sufficient for me? I'm asking because I don't want to miss my connecting flight.

2) Those that recently travelled on British airways, does the airline enforce a return ticket or is one-way acceptable?

Thank you all for your time.

Thank you so much.

Mofpearl:
Congratulations!!! You kept posting and rejoicing with others. Now it's your time to rejoice. I am happy for you

Eligibility started June 16th

atiteb4:
congratulations. When did your eligibility start reading?

By October ending by God's grace. British airways.
You?

philit22:
I’m going to Saskpoly. When do you intend leaving and what airline

Pls what quarantine rule is that? What does it state? I'm also booking this flight and I don't even know there's a rule. Please help ooo before I make payment.
Thank you.

badmanjo:
My people for someone transiting through UK with British airways to Canada, does their after Oct 4th quarantine rule apply?
I'm asking cause of their new regulations and I want to book the flight as soon as possible thanks.... Student Visa

My Canadian Neighbours please rejoice with me, God has located me too. {Quick song: Oyi biri biri, Oyi Kan mi ooo/×2 Aanuoluwa yi Kan mi ooo}. Thank you Lord!

My Timeline goes thus;
JUNE APPLICANT!!!
Application Submitted: 2nd June, 2021
Biometrics request: 3rd June, 2021
Biometrics Completed: 11th June, 2021 ( Updated thesame day)
Upfront Medicals done: 14th June, 2021
Medicals updated to passed: 16th June, 2021
BVL: 22nd Sept, 2021
PPR: 22nd Sept, 2021

Lists of Documents Submitted;
* 3 IMM Forms
* PASSPORT
- Copy of new and old passports
- Police report of missing old passports
- Expired Travel visas(Israel and Dubai)
- Immigration entry and exit stamps
* LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE
- Official letter of acceptance from the school (USASK)
- Email correspondence of research supervisor and I
*PROOF OF MEANS OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT
• Letter of financial support from research supervisor
• News article of research supervisor awarded grant
• My personal statement of account
• Gift deed from mother
• Sworn affidavit for Gift Deed
• Receipt of Payment for Gift Deed

* DIGITAL PHOTO

* CLIENT INFORMATION
• Statement of Purpose
• First Degree Certificate
• First Degree Transcript
• First Degree Research Project (Abstract Online Copy)
• Certificate of Completion (Biopharma Institute) – An abridged Course
• Foreign Credential Evaluation Report – WES
• IELTS Test Result
• Senior Secondary School Certificate
• National Youth Service Corp Certificate
• Police Character Certificate
• Birth Certificate
• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Employment from Current Employer
• Copy of Current Staff Identity Card
• Employment Letter from Previous Employment
• Recommendation letters
• Birth Certificates of Family members
• Pictures of Myself and Family
• Picture of Undergraduate Degree Graduation with my family
• Picture of Myself and Colleagues at work
• LAND DOCUMENTS (Deed of assignment, Land receipt, Land survey document, Submission of records)

APPRECIATION
This was an imperfect application made perfect by God. I thank God....Big shout to my God sent helper Mr Frankrobbin. I can't count the number of times I disturbed you and you were very helpful. Thank you so much. And big thanks to everyone that has contributed on this thread. May God bless you all! I pray God will locate all those that are still expecting a decision on their application. AMEN!!!

Big Congratulations to you.

Oh God, here is your daughter using this testimony as a point of contact to You. Please hear my cry.
June 2 applicant.

talk2naija20:
To God be the glory my PPR landed yesterday morning.

June 1st applicant!
I did upfront medicals August 11th.
Please if you are a June applicant and have not deferred your admission please make sure you have done upfront medicals o.
Classes commenced on the 7th of Sept. I must confess it's not been easy taking classes from here. I had to send a webform with my tuition, and enrolment letter attached.

For those that are still expecting please don't give up, keep believing God and you will surely get it.

You guys are the best and I want to say a big THANK YOU for your support.

Congratulations to everyone that got their PPR this week. May the land of Canada will favour you all.


June 2 applicant

Congratulations my dear friend. May the land of Canada favour you.
June 2 applicant still waiting on God

Victoryokondu:
My application details-
Application submitted -May 15
No travel history ooo
University of Saskatchewan- Masters in Law(fully funded)
Only one ghost update -August 7
Upfront medicals-May 26
Biometrics- May 25

Documents submitted
All forms duly filled

Proof of financials-
Letter of funding of 20,000 dollars per year
Deed of gift from my mum of about $15,000
Just the normal first bank statement.
I didn’t submit my mum’s statement I was scared lol
Landed documents about 5 of them for my parents and I didn’t state the value

2 paged statement of purpose
Family pictures
I don’t bear the same surname with my parents so I swore an affidavit as to birth attestation duly notorized

Submitted employment letter
Study leave from work
Transcripts
Waec certificate
LL.B certificate
Law school certificate
Scholarship award certificate from Total Oil and Gas for my undergraduate level
Birth certificate
Siblings birth certificates
Parents passport.

My application was not organized, I panicked a lot when I got scared I sent countless web forms and emails. Later on I sent confirmation of enrollment document, correspondence from school stating that they will pay my school fees for fall term from my scholarship and the documents I had to sign in that effect.

If someone had told me this will be a reality last year maybe I’d have been in doubt. This is to encourage everyone oo, the pain of waiting cannot be measured but God will come through. I cried yesterday sef and almost sent them an email that my mental health is seriously affected by the endless wait but one voice said I should chill.

I’ve made wonderful friends that have helped me through this platform and for that I’m grateful. Thank you all and may God help us on our individual journeys. Amen

Nice... big Congratulations to you

Emmasonic4me:
So here's the details:

DLI: Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec.
Programme: MSc. Actuarial Mathematics
Programme duration: 2 years
Admission: April 26th
Application submitted: May 14th
Biometrics request: May 15th
Upfront medicals: June 3rd
Biometrics done: June 4th
Medicals passed: June 11th
BVL: September 9th
PPR: September 9th

Documents submitted (in no particular order):

1) The 3 IRCC application forms for TRV, Study permit outside Canada and Family Information.
2) BSc. (Maths) Certificate and Unofficial Transcript
3) Advanced Diploma certificate in Business Administration and transcript (Obtained in 2019 in search of how to increase points for Express Entry)
4) SOP of 2 pages
5) Marriage Certificate
6) My birth certificate and Child's birth certificate showing names of mother and father from NPC.
7) Pictures showing registry wedding in 2020, family picture during child's dedication and pictures taken on my child's birthday to "emotionally" demonstrate happy moments for home ties.
8 ) 3 different land documents (deed of assignment) all in my name with only one having survey plan. This is to address economic ties and assets.
9) Current job offer letter, 3 months pay slips, salary increment letter, work ID card, introduction letter from my employer and study leave letter stating I'm eligible to apply for study leave upon getting my study permit approved.
10) Screenshot evidence of applying for CAQ. The CAQ Approval Letter came later and I sent via webform and emails.
11) My passport data page (Virgin passport...lol)
12) Admission letter (LOA) with full funding that covers cost of entire study in excess of $56k CAD
13) 2 MBS from Stanbic IBTC Bank. One for salary account (Bal N170k) and savings account (Bal N600k) with very good cash inflows and outflows.
14) IELTS General TRF to expire in November

The story:
I started this Canada waka since 2017 targeting PR in Express Entry Category. In the quest to get the target score to max language points for EE, I wrote IELTS 3 times. I missed a particular EE bi-weekly draws by 3 points...very painful I must say. My profile in the EE pool eventually expired and I wrote the 4th IELTS which luckily I now used to satisfy NSE requirements (although that NSE thing na scam).

I applied to 3 different schools, U of Ottawa, Simon Fraser and Concordia. Ottawa admitted me without funding but Concordia came late to the rescue with better funding. My first degree was in Mathematics (CGPA 4.36/5.00) and it aligned with my proposed study in Actuarial Mathematics. Did I mention that I graduated in 2010? What a huge study gap! I was so worried about this but the advanced diploma I did in 2019 belled the cat. I graciously stated that in my SOP that the diploma is recent and although I have been away from classroom for long, I came out with distinction in the diploma (CGPA 4.09/5.00).

I was not sure if the deed of assignment documents for the lands in my name made any difference but I added them because of what I read from others here. I believe this, the family pictures with wife and child staying back in Nigeria, proof of employment and letters from employer emphasized strong home and economic ties.

At some point, I read about a denial for a fully funded applicant and my heart sank for a moment. I did not submit any extra funding letters from my supervisors. I assumed all the details they need are there on the admission letter. However, I carefully mentioned the funding part in my SOP and included email address of my supervisor (hoping any clarification they might need about the funding should be directed to him...I dont need any additional documents request abeg...lol). My admission letter was a conditional offer (the condition was the official transcript I am yet to send) and it gave me concerns when people here were emphasizing unconditional offer letters.

I almost lost my mind frequently checking for updates on my application. I was even begging God for a ghost update to be sure my application has not been abandoned and gathering "online dust" already. I never saw any. My eligibility and background check started 2 days after biometrics was done. After medicals was updated to passed on June 11th, all I got was a long silence until today that the eagle landed. BVL and PPR mails dropped 3 minutes apart around 6.23am. Currently, I have deferred my admission to Winter 2022 starting in January but yet to get a new/revised LOA.

In summary, everything was a miracle from God. Irrespective of my sinful nature, the Almighty God decided to show me mercy and grace prevailed. I really can't capture all the details but these are the highlights.

Finally, God answered my calls and granted me amnesty!!! All Glory and honour be to Him alone. Thank you to all the people contributing positively on this thread. This Nairaland is a goldmine. Special thanks to the brain behind this forum @seun and all the moderators.

To all of you expecting the miracle, receive it in Jesus' name. Amen.

#ItHasEndedInPraise
#GodGrantedMeAmnesty

Wait first.. why are you checking portal again if PPR drops? Does it mean it might be reversed or what? Haaaaaaa, how much is flight to Nairobi (to and fro)... I want to check something

gracedson:
Even as my PPR don drop and even stamped oo, I still dey check my portal

Hahaha I can relate very well even as my PPR never drop. Awaiting the PPR alone sef, I can't count how many times I log in and out per day... my phone set don tire but it gats bear with me ooo

gracedson:
Those times we dey use am
Logout and login back CIC just to be very sure, make e no be say dem go change mind

Big Shoutout and Mighty Congratulations to all those that PPR rained on today... May the land of Canada favour you all.
Abeg, where una dey always run go when PPR drops, shay na altar ni? Coz this "will be right back to share...." dey always wonder me.

June 2nd applicant... God please

Really? Is it possible for the school to contact IRCC on your behalf?

mastersammy:
You can start by asking the school to help you notify ircc that you ve started classes with them and make sure you give the school your application details, so that they can use it to contact ircc on your behalf

Thank you Sir.

Lekiboboe:
Hello honorable

Read thie post in the link below

https://www.nairaland.com/6567181/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/399#103890193