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Frankrobbn1:
AyoPrudence,
To the bolded YES! Are you running from the cost of ordering your transcripts from your school? Please do yourself good by ordering it.

Okay. Thanks

jnyuwa02:
Transcripts only from your school. If the Wes Evaluated one has a copy of the one from your school, that is fine too.

okay. Let me explain better. I requested my transcript to be sent to WES from school, which was evaluated to a 4.0 CGPA scale and a copy of that was sent to me. That copy now is what I intend attaching to the client information with my SOP, hope it's not a problem?

GlitteringStar:
Thanks bro. You've been so helpful on this thread. Keep up the good work. May the Lord crown all your efforts with good success. I wish you and other TRV hopefuls the best.

Amen

Frankrobbn1:
AyoPrudence,
Sir! Strike has been called off. To be on the safer side submit the photocopies of transcripts from your school. Make sure they are dully stamped and signed by the university.

I intend doing the online route not paper, should I still order for the transcript from school?

reginabenson:
Guyyyyssss. TRV got approved today. I'll share my profile soon.

Congratulations boss.

Please I need you guys advice on this:

I intend attaching my transcript with other documents on the client information. Can I make use of the duplicate copy of WES evaluated transcript or it's compulsory that copy of transcript has to be the one from my school?

GlitteringStar:
Hello Everyone,

Kindly join the Express Entry thread if you are eligible (and your projected CRS score is high). My Canadian PR application has been approved. I will land as a domestic student. Express Entry is the REAL DEAL.

I wish everyone the best.

Congratulations! I believe I shall share my testimony too soon.

Since one can't obtain transcripts from school due to strike, has anyone here tried submitting a copy of WES evaluated transcript with his/her CIC application before?

Olalekank:
What of online. How do they get to give you your visa if you don't submit your passport

once you submit your application online and it's approved, you will get an email from CIC requesting your passport.

Frankrobbn1:
AKUPSME,
You are not allowed to fill this form with a system. Simply print out the last 2 pages (18-19) of the IMM5832E form which is the study questionnaire and fill them with a pen.

All the best!

Hi Frank, is this for those who intend using the paper route or the online route?

chibreezy:
Thank you so much Mr frank...please just a quick question sir, the mail I got stated [b];Your study permit application has been approved. If you applied via the VAC, a visa will be issued and your passport returned to you. If you applied online or had your passport withdrawn, you will be sent a passport request letter shortly..I did paper route so is my passport ready to b picked up or would I get a mail to dat effect..just to avoid me going dere twice..thanks ur response will b appreciated.

Congratulations

mcobex:
1. Canada high commission, Accra Ghana or deputy high commission, Lagos Nigeria. search online for the address
2. That won't be a problem.

Thanks boss!

Hi Guys,

Please where should my sponsor address his Letter of Sponsorship to?

Also, hope having someone in Canada raise bank draft on my behalf isn't a red flag?

*It's urgent o*

Frankrobbn1:
jnyuwa02,

Once a bank statement is within the range of 1-4weeks as stated by the Canadian Embassy is valid for visa application. So, I don't see anything bad in this. Applicants have done this in the past and was successful. Well, the essence of going through this route, is to show more funds in sponsor's account.

All the same your opinion is good and on a safer side.

Please how do I contact you to review my SOP? Help a brother oo

WEIRDPC:
Why worry over something you can't change?

You've submitted, the best you can do now is hope for the best.

Worrying will just give you unnecessary headaches.

Hope, on the other hand, will give you strength and something to look forward to, while you wait for a decision.

Best wishes.

Please how do I contact you to review my SOP?

iRealZeal:
Good Evening everyone, My name is Kunle and have been silently following this thread as a guest, I applaud you all for the useful information.
I did my Medical at Children's practice on January 29 2018 and have not heard anything from the embassy. Friends who did their medical after me have been granted their TRV, I mailed them but all they said is 'They're Still working on it.' I'm worried, just using Faith to put myself together now. Pls anyone experiencing such or has experienced such in the past?
Thanks in advance.

Was the application paper route or Online route

Please, I need an expertise help to review my SOP? Please how do I get in touch?

Hello House,
I like to ask this quickly.
Firstly, since the NASU strike is still on and school transcript can't be processed. Is it okay to use a copy of WES evaluated transcript for CIC study permit application??

Secondly, which is preferable to submit as part of application document, bank statement with a closing balance less than 20k or a fixed deposit certificate of that same account showing above 1M rolled over every month?

Lastly, can anyone here take through the steps involved in commencing paper application.

Thank you for all your contributions so far.

Cc: frankrobbn1

Prudento:
Called upon for both medicals and police clearance?

You are supposed to submit your police clearance with your application and wait till you are called upon for medicals. Have you submitted your study permit application at all?

ChuksEbube:
This was how I did mine. I completed it online, printed and signed on it. Hope this helps

Okay, but since its my first time... Do I sign up to begin application online before printing it out? And what other form am I suppose to hand fill?

Prudento:
Can't someone stay in Lagos for one month and wait for it for a month?

Hi chuks,
Please I like to ask, in filling for a paper application, do I sign up first, download the CIC forms or what do I need to do to kick start my application for paper route?

Hello House,
I like to ask this quickly.
Firstly, since the NASU strike is still on and school transcript can't be processed. Is it okay to use a copy of WES evaluated transcript for CIC study permit application??

Secondly, which is preferable to submit as part of application document, bank statement with a closing balance less than 20k or a fixed deposit certificate of that same account showing above 1M rolled over every month?

Lastly, can anyone here take through the steps involved in commencing paper application.

Thank you for all your contributions so far.

Ivan12:
After study permit submission, when will I receive email saying it has been received. Paper application

Hi Ivan,
What is the first step I need to take to start a paper route application. Please enlighten.

jnyuwa02:
Your brother can print his original US bank statement by simply logging online if he has online banking. Takes only minutes and he can email it to you. He can also transfer money into your dormiciliary account in Nigeria so easily. In 2-3 days it will be in your account in Nigeria. Ask him to transfer 10k to cover for your first year room and board. Since he is a close family relative, paying one year tuition is not necessary. If CIC want you to pay, they will let you know. Request also from him an affidavit of support. It's a sworn affidavit undertaking to support you and the reason why he is doing so. His drivers license, birth certificate and copy of green card or any legal status in the United States, need to be included. Don't forget to include a letter of explanation from your own end, expounding on your ties to Nigeria and the factors that would induce your return. Best!

oh! Okay. Thanks

Hello house,
I like to ask, if one have a sibling who's ready to sponsor but resides in the US for example. my questions are
1.How do one request for bank statement since it was said here that CIC expects original copies of SOA when submitting applications?

2. What exactly can be done asides transferring funds to my personal account?

3. What documents should I request since his not a third party/other relative?

Please kindly help as am a bit confused.

Frankrobbn1:
AyoPrudence

BREAK DOWN BETWEEN ONLINE ROUTE AND PAPER ROUTE

1-)The online route no one will correct your mistakes like it is done on paper route where VFS workers will make sure your papers are complete and are arranged accordingly before submission.

2-) If you have scanners and a desktop/system close by, online route is okay. But mind u, u need to compress your documents before you upload them and you will need to complete payment with your credit card, but the paper route you are to pay at the counter.

3-)The online route, after submission you will get notification a day or 2 days depending at times 1week to proceed for your biometrics. While the paper route, you will complete everything that very day at the VFS office, then wait for the outcome of your application.

4-) Finally, Online route is more expensive (68K-70K) compared to paper route (55-57K)

So it's left for you to decide which best suit you. But be guided that none of them has added advantage to your TRV application.

In regards to the sample SOP you're requesting for, no one here can give out his/her letters to intending applicants. Explore to www.google.com there you can find varieties of sop's. Beware of plagiarism. I only review SOP's I don't give out samples.

Thank you for your detailed explanations on this.

Frankrobbn1:
There is no maximum amount of pages you must have on your SOP, it really boils down on your situation and personal circumstances, if you have much to explain go ahead, but make sure it's not boring to the reader (visa officer). I always advise applicants to make their SOP'S brief, precise and straight forward 2-3Pages at least.

I appreciate how detailed you've been in answering and helping out most people out here. I'm new here and would like to know how to get started with application. But, I like to also ask which is best between paper route or online route?

Secondly, please can I get a sample of SOP from anyone here as a guide to draft mine?

Thanks

ahyoncolar:
Hi guys! Visa got approved this Monday at Lagos Embassy.

Being my first time, I got to the street that lead to the embassy very early (around 6:30am because my appointment was for 8am). I was bombarded by some mobile business centres guys who paraded me without giving me any breathing space. Not so long after the parade, I realised that some of my documents were missing. I had no choice than to engage one of those guys. They helped me print out all the missing documents at the rate of 1,000 naira (I wanted to cry though). After this I moved to the embassy entrance immediately. On getting to the police check point, I realised that mobile phones were not allowed at the venue. I look for a police officer to drop the phone with. She charged me a bill of 1,000 to help me keep the phone. I was so frustrated as that was the last card on me. At that point, I made a prayer to God that I must not go home with my passport as this stress and spending was too much. I was sweating profusely and later join the line at the embassy. Little did I know that I am going into another queuing. Anyways, after all the paparazzi, I was sent to a VO line. On getting to the line, I started observing people that are being interviewed by the VO. The VO was just denying people of visa. I was like, who is this wicked lady. At that point I was afraid and shaking. But I said to myself, I am going home with the white paper. I was tempted to change line, I discovered that other lines too were like the same. I just calm down at my line. After a lot of people were denied, I think one was approved, it got to my turn. I said, God favour me. Then the conversation started as follow;

VO: Good morning
Me: Good morning
VO: Your documents please.
Me: I gave her the documents (I20, Sevis Receipt and International Passport)
VO: Checking the documents and typing. After few seconds, you are going to illinois for doctorate degree (she was talking to herself while typing).
Me: I was looking at her.
VO: What is your highest degree of qualification
Me: BSc. First Class
VO: Really? But you are going for PhD. Okay you will be doing the masters along.
Me: I was just looking at her as she answered herself. I only nodded my head in agreement.
VO: She typed a little bit. How many schools did you applied to?
Me: Two schools, I named the schools
VO: Why have you decided to go for UIC?
Me: (Stammering) I listed three reasons as she was looking at me.
VO: What did you studied for BSc.?
Me: Chemical Engineering
VO: She looked at the I20. Okay you will be studying Chemical Engineering too.
VO: Have you traveled out before?
Me: No
VO: Why? (straight face)
Me: Because I have not had any reason to do that until now.
VO: She nodded her head
VO: What was your research area
Me: Kinetics and reaction engineering
VO: What will you be focusing on at UIC?
Me: Kinetics and reaction engineering
VO: What is Kinetics and reaction engineering? (straight face with full attention on me)
Me: (I was like, thank God) I answered her to the extent that she stopped me.
VO: What is your role at your place of work?
Me: I told her and stylishly relate it to process engineering, though they are related.
VO: Do you know anybody in USA?
Me: No
VO: Are you willing to pay for your bills?
Me: Yes. (I was like - who will say no?)
VO: Your Visa is approved. She gave me a white paper and circle my visa pick up point.
Every other things she said, I did not listen. I just wanted to leave the hall.
On leaving the hall, the police woman saw my face, among all other faces that were coming out from the visa office, she decided that she was not going to give me my 500 naira change. She latter calculated my transport fare for me and gave me 200 naira to return to Shomolu. Who am I to complain. At least I have my visa anyways. then I left the location.

The ONLY documents checked were;
1. I20
2. Sevis receipt
3. International Passport

Remark: I tried to see if I could get a science to the process, I can only say, the only thing is God's grace and favour. I prayed and prayed. Of course, I practiced with a lot of transcripts from here as given to me by my friend. I also spoke with other students that have passed through the process.

Thanks everybody. May God bless you.

congratulations

Iphy24:
Visa approved today.

Congratulations

ediaep:
Glory be to God, visa approved Nov 6th 6:30am lagos, can't remember the winow number but is the last one by the right.
Would have post this earlier than this but my phone was bad, just got a new one .

Interview was just God's favour because to me it wasn't an interview. I was the 3rd person on the line that morning, two vo were there attending to the two pple in my front n the woman showed up n say next
It was one advance woman
So I moved to her, as I was walking towards her she was smiling and looking at me, I just be like wetin this old oyibo woman see wen make her the smile.

Interview
Me: good morning
Vo: good morning ( still smiling) ur pp n i20 pls, I passed it sharply
Vo: where are you going in the US
Me: michigan
Vo:what are you going to do
Me:my master degree in EMR in conc in qualitative and quatitative research. ( wanting to explain more but she cut and ask me to take it slow, so I notice she want straight to the point answer, so I gave it to her )
Vo:why this sch
Me: among the schools I applied they are the only one that gave me my area of research interest(na here I see am)
Vo:How many sch did you apply to
Me:3, named them
Vo: how many admit you
Me:2, one is under departmental review
Vo:why this course
Me:it will improve me in the area of carrying out research and analysis in the lab.
Vo:how do you know about this sch
Me: my boss in the lab told me about it cos he did is PhD there some years back in same course.
Vo:who is paying for ur studies
Me: my dad
Vo: what does he do?
Me: told her
Vo: don't worry you getting your visa today
Me: thank you ma (BIG SMILE )
She keep smiling and gave me back my i20 and said keep it well you will need it at the poe
She give me white paper and circle kaduna instead of benin, me nor check am I dy hapi, as I ballout na I see am, I went back to give it to her to circle my benin for me, as I tell her, she smile and said sorry then circle benin for my mind even if na Ghana I go go collect my pp there provide visa dy inside.
All I did was
1. Prayed n told God I know am not qualified but I need you help on this.
2.prepared, I write for paper for office n my room, even use mirror like everyday.

Sch start Jan 4th,
Flight 13th Dec royal air maroc ( I was looking for cheap flight ) anybody flying same should alert me
Anybody going to western michigan university or there already I need your HELP ooooo

Congratulations bro, I will share my approval testimony soon.

Kayme:
Depends on your courier service if you chose to courier it yourself then that's like 3 to 5 working days... But if the school sends it themselves then that's 4 to 6 weeks

lol I think its best you do it yourself. FedEx takes about 3-5 business days.

TooMuchSauce:
My visa was approved this morning at the Lagos consulate . Transcript in a bit.

congrat bro