ewilusi:
Hi Guys,I need an advice, I have gotten my TVR and intend travelling next week. I haven't registered or enrolled neither have I paid tuition reason bin that, I was given a conditional offer to clear 3 things in which I have done 2, the last is I have to present to them a study permit not TVR to be cleared to enroll and pay my tuition. bin in this predicament wont it b an issue at the POE? also do I have to carry lots of cash on me?
Thanks

Oga, it is TRV-Temporary Residence Visa..You kept writing TVR, na decoder?lol..Anyway, try and pay ur fees cos they might ask u at POE, if u intend to pay when u get there, u might need to show them u have ur funds by way of SOA. Yea ur school needs ur permit for enrolment, so u will do that when u start ur orientation and all. U just need to carry a few dollars if u can get to sort out ur movement in the city and accomodation. Ur ATM should come handy. Btw what school are you heading to?

Kcmoorebabe123:
Good day team, please I need help, I received ITA since and my days are almost running out. The challenge I av has to do with scanning and uploading the photo to specified limit, in terms of dimension, format, size etc. Though the photographer gave me the specified size but scanning it is increasing everything. Please help out. It is urgent

U can change ur scanner setting before u scan or betterstill still get ur desired format by editing the image via photo manager or other software.

ritilicious:
@all
I have been having problems getting a credit card to pay my application fee to dalhousie university. does anyone kno if I can use a prepaid credit card or debit card.

debit card works just fine!

justwise:


No matter how little the number of people applying for SINP are whatsapp group will kill this thread and its ant-traffic.

I'm not discouraging anybody but the truth has to be told.

Did u say whatsapp group will kill this thread? I don't think so. As long as information is sustained here,traffic will continue. With sb answering questions and providing answers, traffic will continue. I believe no one is indispensable here as u said but please let's be careful not to be ungrateful. If we don't appreciate those here before, others might be relunctant to take over. Anyone who has been following this thread can lead and answer questions. @justwise, am sure u know a lot on this thread by virtue of following and u can answer questions bt maybe time won't permit u. So let's appreciate he that has given his time biko!

@esteechris...What did u fill on ur form as tuition, funds available for stay? I am very optimistic on ur 2nd application though. If u really wanna go to that institution pls don't change. Just re-apply and have ur admission deferred(that is if the expiry date is past) but if not just apply with it again.

Futurewiser:
Is applying Canada visa online as a student together with my wife and one kid advisable?

You wont be the first to do that sir.....

esteechris:
Hello gurus in the house. Hope you're all having a peaceful weekend.
This platform helped me a lot since I applied on my own in Oct 5.
However, I was delayed last week(Fanshawe college ). Only reason is :insufficient funds to pay for my tuition without working..... (painful thing) .meanwhile I paid half tuition 7k5 CAD and dad had a closing balance of 4.5, 80m worth properties, 115m annual émoluments, and soa of 600k hence I work..

I want to re-apply, but to a different school, same program., HOW WILL THIS CHANGE OF INSTITUTION AFFECT MY SECOND APPLICATION?? .

I've been advised not to switch schools because it might give cic a wrong impression.
Raising the funds in my dad's soa isn't a problem.
I'd appreciate a response back from the house. Thanks fam
Cheers

Your sponsor's balance seem cool.. But the house needs to know more on your profile like what course u did @UG and what course u are going for? any gaps? docs submitted and all..

idolda:
Hmmm! I saw something similar on a school website but didn't pay much attention to it until I saw your comment. I will be through with my undergraduate EARLY next year and unfortunately the only course I have interest in is only offered in University of Victoria via distance learning mode. It's a 3yr dual masters degree with coop work and after mailing the school I was told that the admission letter won't indicate that it's a distance learning course. Do you advise I go for this course? Won't I have problem with TRV and study permit?
Alternatively, I might apply for another one as second option but I prefer course based to research courses but my fear now is getting admission into PhD might not be so easy with a taught course.(Never thought that's how it is in Canada)

Since it has coop then you can go for it as you will be required to gain some work experience on canadian soil, and u are already having a backup plan which is good. If you intend to further on Phd, make sure you communicate your school of your intentions, they will be in the best position to advise you if it will be possible.

idolda:
@ berexio1, does that mean that students who are going for masters by course work will have difficulty gaining admission into PhD program? Please I need answer to this.

It depends..For some courses there are make-ups u can do to qualify you while for some others u simply can't get in with ur course based masters. You will need to confirm with ur department to know.

linaluv:
please how or where do i get an essay i can send to a school i m planing to apply to

the school says i should submit a typed personal profile of 250-350 words essaying my goals in education , occupation and life,and also why i desire to attend their school. etc.

please guys help me out on this one

what can i do?

Typing this in google would have given u multiple samples to choose from and use as a guide..

linaluv:


thanks for the information, this will really help many of us on here still processing.
but u didn't tell us what age is best for an undergraduate or diploma applicant who has their parent as sponsor.

my brother is 28 years of age and he intends using his mother as sponsor
his university program is yet to be completed and he says that he didnt make good grades in the university here in Nigeria.
hes applying with his o level result also he currently works with the state government(JUDIciary arm of govt)
of what advantage can his current job be to him during the school application process and getting (study visa)trv process
is his age okay for a 1yr diploma program or a 3 yr university degree program

Why is he not going for a PGD? If his university results can get him a PGD, its better. If he decides to do Undergraduate he has a lot to do in explaining the large academic gaps, and his academic standing might be in doubt since he finished O level a longtime.

His employment can help explain what he has been doing also to his advantage.

That being said 17-24 is the likely ages for most undergraduates.

Been very busy of late. Am sorry if I didn't respond to your mentions here. I will get back to u.

Just to modify abit of the post sb wrote here abt the success rates of different categories of scholars.

With my experience with reading almost all the parts of this Travelling to Canada thread and with interactions with people out of this thread and my reasearch also. I would like to add my 2cents.

For PhD applicants- TRV success rate is 99% on first trial.I.e their first application. Doesn't matter if they haven't travelled outta the country before. PhD candidates are usually of high academic standing and most get funding from Canadian institutions. Hence there is little to worry about financially. Canada supports research a lot and we can see this by how they treat PhD students with good opportunities to remain even after their programs.

Master's Applicants-These set of people have a 99% success rate on TRV application on their second trial.I.e applying the second time after a previous denial. A lot get it on their first though when every other thing in the application is perfect enough. Especially applicants on a high academic standing with scholarships from Canada. Research based Masters is a path to further studies in obtaining a PhD. So these guys are potential PhD students. Course based Masters too have favorable success if financial standing is right.

PGD applicants- These set of people usually have a 99% rate on their 3rd trial.I.e applying the 3rd time after subsequent denials.This is after all loopholes have been covered and application is packaged well. A very few people in this category get it the first time.This is not to say they had the most packaged application. But if your application is well packaged, you stand a chance to get ur TRV.

BSc/Diploma- These set have a 99% success rate on their 2nd trial if their age,program,sponsors(parents) are right. Paying tuition for them seem like an advantage to get TRV becos they are perceived as dependants and might not be able to fend for themselves.

U can correct me if I am wrong.
Comments are welcome.

Cheers!

Any student looking for accommodation around Kitchener-waterloo axis of Ontario?

MideAtkins:


I just called the clinic so they said I can get the information sheet of my medicals for a token of 1 or 2k which I will submit with my next application. thanks so very much guys.
wish all TRV expectants good testimonies in IJN

Naija..Will they also write a receipt for charging u 1k for this? This country ehn..Pls do and enter Canada..

MideAtkins:


thanks once again, really appreciate your kind gesure.
I just finished service in July, no gap at all and am not working at the moment.so will the inheritance documents and My personal SOA boost my chances?

Sure it will. Try and explain how u got the funds since u aren't working. It could have been transferred from ur sponsor or parents.Was it just 'personal assets' only that was ticked?What of 'purpose of visit'? Try and write a convincing SOP too.Your inheritance docs is definitely a tie to ur home country.

MideAtkins:


funny you, why will complain about long stories, am happy you gave me your time to explain in detail.thanks so much.
about the medicals, I did it at the CONSULTANTS PRACTICE so like you said, I might be charged have the price but will I wait till after the embassy requests for a medical or I can ask for my previous medical results now and use it as upfront medical (because of the new IME number).
secondly, is letter of introduction and letter of explanation the same? cos I only submitted letter of introduction.
thanks expecting your response soon

You are required to attach a prrof that medicals was done within the last 12 months. Your case is not 'upfront' medicals. You have done medicals, u just need to upload a proof to CIC on ur application. Even if it is from previous rejected app..So mind the language u use when u contact the hospital.U simply need a proof of medicals done period and not that u want to do upfront.CIC will locate ur file in their servers and tie it to your new application or anyhow they like it done.

Cheers!

MideAtkins:


thanks so much for giving me your time.
1. as per the medicals, I did it after I got a mail to go for medicals so the sheet containing my IME number was printed by me and I submitted it at the clinic. I only have the receipt.
2. documents submitted: study permit form (IMM 1294), family form (IMM 5645), document checklists, acceptance letter from UPEI, IELTS, O'level, degree certificate, NYSC certificate, university transcript, birth certificate, introduction letter,tuition deposit receipt, sponsor SOA of #9.2m and a letter from my sponsor, student questionnaire, international passport and my passport photographs.
thanks so much once again will be expecting your response soon.

1. You have to get in touch with ur clinic where u did the medicals, ask them for a proof that medicals was done. A. Proof is what you need to show CIC, even though it is the one used for previous rejected application. They could email it to you. The thing with this medicals centres is they are too busy and find it so hard to go dig up ur file as they are always attending to new people. Am not surprised sb said they put a charge of 14k to transfer ur result and to generate a new IME. This for me is should be a service they should render free as it doesn't cost them anything. So find out from the hospital.
2. What's ur employment history like from when you left school? Any gaps? Show employment letters,payslip, and personal SOA to show u have been working. Also a future employment letter could suffice which could help portray the fact that you are tied to your country. Add more to ur document as u re-apply.

@GloriaNino. I saw ur PM and replied..

BlackXtar:
I just saw this now


Visa application, tracking ID..............Your processed passport has been dispatched from the Canada Visa Office ACCRA , on 25/11/2015 to the Canada Visa Application Centre.To know more, please call VAC helpline number or visit VAC website

What does it mean?. I haven't done my medical yet, or is it just my passport that is being sent back to me

That's a refusal bro..I was going to ask why u haven't heard from them since the 2nd Oct. You just have to wait till u are instructed by email for pickups..

BlackXtar:


That's the start of good news. Hope all goes well for you. I am still waiting for my medical applied 2nd of October

What route?

airhunde:
My medical just dropped, applied Sept 30

Cool..I guess ur re-applying cos I know this moniker.

I wish u the best!

Online or paper?

MideAtkins:
goodday Nlanders please I really need your advice and quick response on this
I was denied last week due to personal asset and financial status. am reapplying next month so I want to ask
1: if I can use my last medical as an upfront medical for my new application? if YES how can my medical result get to the embassy cus it will be a paper application.
2: like I said earlier I was denied because of my personal asset and financial status. my uncle is my sponsor and a SOA of #9.2m. so I will submit the documents of a building I inherited as my personal asset so how much can I have in my personal account for my own SOA?

1. Yes u can. Medicals is valid for a year. You just submit the medical sheet given to u after u did ur medicals that contains ur IME number and other pertinent information. CIC will use that to locate ur medicals on their server.
2.Let's have a look at ur profile, what u submitted and all in order to advise u better. Adding ur property document and statement of account is a plus and will work to ur advantage. You might want to keep ur SOA up to 1million naira if u can.

Cheers!

ayooluwatoni:
Please I need help ooo. Can anyone help me with accommodation at Prince George in British Columbia. I need a room between 350 and 500 CAD a month, my admission is for winter 2016. If that's gonna be difficult, pls i won't mind getting a roof over my head for 1 or 2 days for me to secure an accommodation of my own.....about my sex, on this issue I'm a female....lol. please help a sister out plssssss.
Thanks

Lol.So u are 1 of the females disguising as male? Nairaland says ur male and you're saying u're female. Who do we believe? Abi u be transgender?**jokes**

Try get a friend who schools there. Am sure they can help with a day or 2 while u visit the prospective areas for accomodation or betterstill lodge for a day with dinner. I think its cheap around same price here for hotel.

iykedare:
Hi guys,

Is it compulsory for prospective students to book return tickets? I'm going for a one year pgd programme.

Thesoj

Berexio1

The only reason u should book a return ticket is if it is cheaper than 1 way..If not book ur 1 way and enjoy ur trip!

Aitte..The good news already loaded over this page. Congrats thesoj,pinkettot and every other person who got a positive update. More to come...

Naykay:
Hello gurus in d house. Please is it advisable to do an upfront medical as I submitted on the 4th of nov for Jan intake and have not heard anything from them. Please I will appreciate ur advice

Upfront medicals is done before u submit ur application and included as proof for having satisfied the medical requirement.Once ur application is submitted, u can't do anything about it any longer, u can't send documents except CIC asks u to...At this pointn u can only wait for CIC instruction to go do ur medicals..

Mizbaby:
Please online or paper route which is faster?

Ajuju.

Expect positive updates this week..Am talking to online applicants..

Don't ask me how I got the info.

Just come and testify..

Ljayy:
Hello house ......please I need your help here.......a trust fund pension account with 4million and a stanbic pension account with 4million, can they be used as proof of financial statement from my sponsor

Yes it can be usedmmBt I will advise it b e used in addition to a personal savings or salary account.Becos pension is not easily accessible, and even at retirement, one only has some percentage to access.

IyaEjima:

No, booked myself.. Maybe cuz it's December, I hear tickets r expensive around this time.

If flights are expensive in december what will u say of Aug/Sept(peak periods) for students?Pple do less of travel with winter approaching. What do I know sef?

Jlakeside:
UBA is a fùcking scam bank.. Imagine they deducted #22k+ for CAD134 application fee...

That's a good rate compared to other banks like GTB and stanbic..Divide 22,000/134=N164 per CAD..I did a transaction with stanbic and I was charged N173 per CAD. You are lucky man!

freezingus:
I received a medical mail 13th November, IOM said they were booked and the nearest free space is 23rd November, what is the maximum time limit to have medicals done, I am scared. Please I need your suggestions..

IOM is not the only centre for medicals, play with the rest of the choices...