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sleekcheek:
Good morning house, I must say this thread has been most useful and informative. Kudos to everyone sharing genuine and useful tips.
I applied for my study permit since May 1st and I am yet to get any AIP or medical request (my admission is for fall). To be honest I am not feeling so confident about my application and after going through all the tips shared here I now know I could have done more to package my application before submitting. I have booked for my biometrics collection for next week and now I want to consider deferring my admission to winter 2021 while I take more time to repackage my next application if need be.

The question is since my application is still in process do I need to send my new admission letter for winter 2021 to ICCC via webform?
If my study permit application turns out to be positive will my deferral to winter 2021 have any negative impact?

Please Gurus I will appreciate your assistance on this. Many thanks

See wat I will advice you to do. Defer the admission first. Since you application is still in process and no decison has been made, apply for your gcms note, With all the information you have gotten here, if theres anything you wish to include in your present application, you can send via webform. The gcms note helps to tell you exactly what's delaying your application, this will help you to either repackage your next application or include extra documents to increase your eligibility of being issued a visa.

My 2kobo.

Abeeb23:
Hello good people I’m new on here, please is there validity for Canada student visa fee?

I dont get wat u mean here..
Visa fee is 45k
Biometrics is 40k the last time I checked ... So you pay a total of 85k..

ericksen:
For those that went for their biometrics collection today, how much did it cost and hope I can pay with my atm card?

If your application is online .. You have already paid for it wen u applied for visa..

Bestvibe2020:
Hello house,
Good evening all
Please I applied for study permit on the 24 July but till now I haven't gotten any other update on my application
Status reads eligibility review on going and background check not applicable

Is it okay if I request for my GCMS notes to know the status of my application besides my school resumes September 8.

Yes please

mayored:
Guys,

1. Pls how exactly should I request for my GCMS notes. I'll appreciate a guide as I'm new on that.
What to pay and how, anything to help.

2. If I get the notes, can I raise a web form in response if they are yet to finalize?

3. My friend was also a co-sponsor with me on my application. Can that be a reason they are yet to give any response since May.

4. Can a friend sponsor another friend.

No vex I beg.

Pls check your mail...

2)yes you can ... The gcms note gives you a broader view of what and what is delaying your application.

3) your friend being a co-sponsor isnt wat is delaying your application. It could be theres a document they need which they hardly send you mails to request unless you order the gcms note to see.
4) your friend can sponsor you as long as you show beyond doubt why your friend is sponsoring you. But its wise to use somebody closer..

Jermaineayo:
Thank you!

No problem

websta:
I want to apply for a graduate Certificate program for one year because I'm transitioning into a new field. After the one year, I can apply for 1year MSc in that field. What do you think guys?

Again, will applying for a graduate Certificate of 1year affect my visa success?

The idea is good..

No a 1yr program doesnt affect your visa chances.. Visa approval lies with how you package your visa application

websta:
So a one year graduate Certificate course won't give me a stay in Canada?

A one year program won't give you 3yrs PGWP.. Meaning after the one year... You have few months to stay before you leave

Jermaineayo:
Thank you so much for your response...I'm truly grateful.

Please, will the international passport be stamped in Nigeria, or how's the process like after the require someone's passport...Thank you!

It will be stamped in lagos, VI to be precise

Jermaineayo:
Good day @all,

Please with regards to passport collection and stamping, when does one get notified on submission of passport? especially after biometrics has been done

Will somebody's international passport have to be flown abroad or will the stamping be done here in Nigeria?

I'm clearly ignorant in this area, hence my reason for asking

I look forward to hearing from someone soon...Thank you!

Back den 2018 it was in 4days or a weeks time but now, it takes time cos they go back to verify your statement of account most especially. Pls be patient, definitely you will get a response

Eilenora:
Hello guys, please can you advise on this situation as I dont know what else to do

On July 14, 2020, I submitted my application for a study permit. I did an upfront medical examination and attached an e-medical information sheet evidencing same to my application.

On July 24, 2020, I received an email requesting that I undergo a medical examination. I raised a web-form attaching the evidence sent to me by my Panel Physician (Q-life Family Clinic) confirming that my medical report was indeed sent to IRCC and clearly reflecting the date that same was sent (June 25, 2020).

On July 29, 2020, I received a response from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship[b] Canada,[/b] informing me that they had received this document and forwarded same to their Nairobi office.

On August 13, 2020, I sent a follow up email to "nrobi-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca" regarding this issue to confirm that they had indeed the document from their Canadian office.

Today makes it 30 days since I received the request for medicals and the status on my account now reads: “We did not receive the results of your required medical exam. Check your medical exam request message below for details.”

I have raised yet another webform to Nairobi this morning to avoid stories that touch.

Wondering if there is any other thing I can do. Should I be worried?

No... You should also know that most of these guys are working from home with a lot of applications to handle which is reason for the confusion but as you have sent the slip to Nairobi email and webform. You are good to go

websta:
Hello guys, I'm applying for a 1year graduate Certificate program.. Will I get a permit to stay after schooling?

No.. You will need to gain admission for a further 1yr program and also extend you stay by submitting a fresh pof to have a chance towards a PR. Rather its better you apply for a 2yrs course to save you that stressful in future

mrolusoji:
House, thanks for having you. I need assistance. I've been unable to book biometric appointment on vfsglobal for Canada, may I know if anyone can help me out. I'll be glad. Would u mind say hello to diverstouchcompany at gmail dot com.
Thanks

Pls ask your questions here

Dameelee:
Hello house,
Please I want to find out how long it takes for IOM to send medical report and how long it takes for it to be updated on the profile?
I did mine last week wednesday (not upfront) and there is not update yet.

4 working days

Yinkagbo:
Thanks bro....I am to start applying to some schools but someone just told me that I should not apply to school that require for 500usd deposit but I should do for schools that require like 5000usd or 8000usd with this I will have higher chance or assurance of my application been granted .....what is your view on this?

This is a lie pls.. Visa approval lies on how you package your visa application and not the school you applied to or the tuition deposit.

Jesusrules24:
I would be travelling to Lagos for Biometrics. Can I just book for my medicals as well? I have not received medical request, but I have AIP.

I am trying to avoid travelling twice.

Kindly advice if it is possible to do medicals even when it has not been requested. And if yes, how do I send the result to Ircc afterwards?

Yes its possible .

The clinic sends the results themselves. Also you can send the slip they will give to you via webform.

mayored:
Hi Gurus, kindly assist.

I plan to do upfront medical after submitting my application in May with no update, school starts next month end. I hope this fine? In addition;

1. Can I also inform the VO that I now have more funds in my acct, just to strengthen my application?

2. Should I include a copy of my latest SOA as proof?

Thanks,

Pls send the updated soa to show you now have enough to support your studies and living expenses via webform. Also if you are not certain about getting a visa decision before classes starts, yiu may need to defer your admission to the next session unless if you are okay with the online classes.

I will also advise you apply for your gcms note to be certain about the status of your application if you haven't gotten an update and hold on from doing the medicals until you get the gcms note in order not to waste money.

emeify1:
Please can anyone confirm if biometrics has started in Nigeria, or there is a date to start?

Monday 24th

Sbsspaces:
Hello,
A warm greetings to everyone, pls I need an advice
Is it advisable to apply for 1year Pgd course and how certain is it to get post study work permit. Also what's the duration of the PSWP. Thanks.

Its advisable to go for 2yrs PGD program with a 3yrs PGWP if you have plans of a PR.

Osemigho:
Hello,

It is possible to get a masters admission with 2.2 of your last two years of study is a above 4.0/5 Although it may be hard admission to get one, particularly with scholarship.

Well.. I know that but its a 50/50 situation with no guarantees. If he or she has the funds to taste the waters, they should but still not guaranteed.

Osemigho:
Thanks for your great contribution on this thread. You have given excellent answers, but I think I need to clarify some of it.

1) Meeting the standards does not guarantee admission. It depends on the level of competition and some times departmental goals/protocols/politics.

2) There are several masters program below 15,000 cad. However, accounting programs are usually on the higher side.

3) Study permit does not come with a work permit. Both are two different things that you must not mix up. You are only allowed, not mandatory, to work 20 hrs off-campus during school session and full-time during school break. Please don’t mix things up.

4) Departments determine admission requirements. There is a general pattern of English language test exemption for Nigerians. However, you program may request it from you for certain reasons like Teaching Assistant Scholarship. Also, GRE or GMAT is usually required for business or accounting graduate program.

All the best.

Duly noted ... Thanks for the correction

Yinkagbo:
Thanks for your contribution.....what I mean by is this time good to apply is "this pandemic period"as in nobody is sure of how next year would be ....

As you can see.. People are applying for visas knowing fully well about the pandemic next year. To even shock you vac offices opens tomorrow and international flights starts 29th of this month. Also visa approval seems to be on the high side considering the losses Canada has incurred during the global lock down. So this is the best time dear

Yinkagbo:
I want to apply for.msc Agri business...but I graduated with cgpa of 3.14.can I be admitted for msc,and is this time good to apply?

If its a 2.2, no it's not possible to gain admission for a masters otherwise your best bet is a PGD in Agric biz.. U can chexk Agric economy. You have to check the availability of your program to know if the course is still open or not.

Preshy2004:
Hello, great ones. Pls I want to find out if one can do medical without request from ircc. Because I will be going for biometric on the 1st and am going from Phc. I don't want to fly twice that is going for biometric and later going for medicals later. My boy submitted application on the 25th of june. He has gotten biometric message but no AIP and medical request yet. I don't want a situation whereby when asked for medical one has to fly down to Lagos again for the medical. So I am thinking if it is possible to do the medical at once and send it through a web form or what is the best way. Because I am optimistic that by God's grace he will be given an approval. Pls I need your advice Thank you

Yes you can do do a medicals without a request from IRCC but you need to book for the medicals

jago2016:
Greetings my fellow Nairalanders
I hope you all are staying safe? Thank God for keeping us all in good health during this pandemic era...

I would be absolutely grateful to receive every bit of suggestions and advise you give regarding this matter .

I want to apply for Masters in one of the universities in Canada that is pretty affordable (cheap) for international students.
I studied accounting and graduated with a cgpa of 4.04 in my field. I would probably be looking for a graduate program that is related to my course.
I have started researching on universities where I could run a masters program but still need the assistance of everyone here.. Things i look out for are:
1. A university that has a high acceptance rate for international students (Nigerians)

2.Affordable tuition fee ( $6000 cad - $ 15000 per year)
3. A province that has high employment rate for international students , i really need to get a job while studying

4. Also is it possible to get admitted without GRE and IELTS?

Please i would appreciate everyone’s contributions...Thank you

1) All universities accept international students as long as you meet their acceptance requirements and standards.

2) no masters program has that range of tuition fees. Its from 24k upwards.

3) a study permit comes along with a work permit therefore its mandatory as an international student ,you must be working.. You can consider ontario.

4) Neither IELTS nor GRE is required for admissions.

MadeMan01:
Thanks @Anon123.
Like how long will it take to reflect on my profile?
How will I know if Q-Life has sent it.
I'm going for biometrics on Monday August 24

4 working days

sarmamotors:
Submitted my Reapplication since May 23rd.No update at all. No WA o. Am tired

Send a webform to enquire about the delay. How? Google "Canadian webform" or yiu apply for your gcms note which takes 30days but might be lower depending on the amount of gcms applications on ground.

MadeMan01:
Hello House,
I just did my upfront medical at Q-Life this morning at Victoria Island. What else after this? Do I send the UMI sheet via web form or hold on for my IRCC profile to be updated

No.. Q-Life will send it themselves

Jermaineayo:
Please how do I send the e medical slip, do you have a link to the webform?

Google Canadian webform..

Pee2Jay9:
I can see all the documents i submitted in their appropriate sections, even right now.. What i want to know is if added documents sent via webform will be updated on the portal like the others. Any ideas?

Well.. This is the first and wondering how you are seeing those but if you send via webform, you will get a notification that it has been received

Jayne07:
Good afternoon everyone.
I have an admission for global hospitality management at Conestoga college against January 2021. School fee payment deadline is October. School gave fly wire and cibc as options to pay fee and my bank is saying no third party payment is allowed. Any idea how I can pay my tuition of 8865.25 CAD. Please help

Flywire though their rates are high. Dollars is scarse now. You dont need your bank to use flywire. You can sit at your home. All your need is your student number and ATM card

Jermaineayo:
Thank you for this. I'm grateful.

Please, I did upfront medicals after submitting my study permit application in Qlife, should I still submit a webform because the clinic said they'll send it to Canada for me.

Your response will be highly appreciated.

If on your visa portal it hasn't been changed to passed 4days after the medicals, pls send the slip again.