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Hello gurus, pls does UK conduct visa interviews? if yes, what are the questions like?

brovaSketch:
hello gurus, pls is it a good idea to mention that you have done some contract IT jobs with organizations in Canada while applying for study visa from Nigeria?

Pls can anyone help with this?

hello gurus, pls is it a good idea to mention that you have done some contract IT jobs with organizations in Canada while applying for study visa from Nigeria?

Hello house, Pls who can help with how to get the Police clearance certificate

Pls this number isn't going thru I also need to get it. Can you help?

adeakin:
go to Police Station (FCIID) Alagbon near ikoyi immigration office with your passport and passport photograph. depending on your bargaining power its between 5k to 8k. or call 0805 179 4,9.99 she works there. no need for sample they issue same document to everyone

JosephYemsol:
LONG POST ALERT!

My PPR journey

It's been Grace nothing else!

First time applicant

LoA @ Conestoga college: Dec 11 2020
•study visa application submitted: July 19th 2021
•Biometrics letter: July 20th 2021
•Biometrics completed and updated: July 22nd 2021
•Upfront Medical done: Jan 10 2021(months before applying for my visa)
•Medical updated to pass: July 27th 2021
•Eligibility review: sept 25th 2021 (sighted), not sure of the exact date it started.
I did not catch any ghost update
•BVL/ppr: October 26th 2021

My story
I got my admission into Conestoga College to study Construction management with coop (2 years program) Admitted for fall 2021. I deferred almost immediately to winter 2022 so as to enable me have enough time for researching on how best to submit a nice application (i have later realised that the success of this journey is in no way by my power, it's been Grace)

Prior to applying to Conestoga, I had gotten admission into Carleton uni for meng prog in civil Engr. I also had $25k loan from MPOWER financing for my offer at Carleton.

I was about preparing my visa doc when I stumbled on some posts on Nairaland emphasizing on coop opportunities. Since my offer at Carleton did not provide coop, I opted for Conestoga. This choice was also at the expense of losing the loan from MPOWER as they do not offer loan for pgd/pgc programs.

As a self sponsor, Frankrobbn advised that it's best to show pof of the total duration of study as against showing pof for first year only. Tuition is approximately 18kcad per year (36kcad for 2 years) + 20kcad for living expense for 2 years. Frankrobbn insisted that I show a pof greater than 56kcad for total duration of study.

This seemed impossible but God in his infinite mercy provided assistance as well as the wisdom to solve the challenge. Myself and Frankrobbn brainstormed on how best to tell a convincing story to the visa officer as follows;

I theoretically expanded my dads computer engineering firm to include a construction arm. Since this will not reflect in the cac document, I had to do some serious explanation in my sop. I deliberately did this to help strengthen my home tie further claiming that id return to fully manage the biz (just as most of us applicants would always say ). I then compelled/convinced/forced/pressured/begged my dad to send me some money monthly (salary simulation) for 6 months (from Jan to June). Not that he was financially buoyant enough, God did His thing.

Employment
1. Project director at my fathers company (part time) - Gof tech Ltd

2. Construction sales engineer at a multinational company (full time) - Mbcc ltd

education
BTech in civil engineering 2016.
_Note that I was almost about to complete a masters in civil engineering at Uni of Ibadan, but I did not disclose this in my application._

_I also ensured that my Linkedin account as well as other relevant social media profile maintained these stories._

Documents submitted

education
1. LOA from Conestoga college
2. Btech civil eng 2016 cert
3. Academic transcript
4. waec & nysc cert
5. ICT Training certificate
6. IELTS

employment & professional certification documents
1. CV in Canadian format
2. Nigerian society of engineers membership certificate
3. Employment letter from gof tech Ltd prepared by myself
4. Employment letter from mbcc ltd
5. Letter of salary increment from both companies
6. Manufacturers association of nig: cert in hazard and risk assessment
7. Cert in HSE 1 & 2
8. Appraisal bonus letter from mbcc Ltd
9. Recommendation letter from Mbcc Ltd. This letter was written by myself. I flattered myself a lot in this letter, I also mentioned that the company granted me a study leave (I called it *paid leave of absence*)
10. Complimentary and biz card from both companies.

Proof of funds
1. Bank SOA showing N25m (75kcad) and reference letter duly stamped by Uba. No mbs
2. First semester tuition receipt (9,337Cdn)
3. My father's house doc (survey plan only)
4. My father's company cac doc
5. My mother's nur/pry/sec sch cac doc
6. Deed of inheritance of a 2 bedroom bungalow from my dad. _i claimed the house is worth over N20m. _I did not submit any valuation doc to prove this_
7. 3months pay slip from Mbcc Ltd.
8. 2 months pay slip from gof tech Ltd prepared by myself.

Other documents
1. 5 pages SOP (with sub headings)
2. 3 IRCC FORMS 
3. Upfront medical slip
4. Expired police clearance cert
5. International passport
6. Family details such as birth cert, family photos of parents and siblings.
7. I mentioned my girlfriend as a home tie (showed photos of us together in some outings and claimed id marry her someday) ;Dmaybe it worked, who knows.


Special appreciation
First and foremost to God and my parents. My dad used to pray only on crossover night. The intensity of his prayers increased when I applied for my visa. My mum, she loves prayers more than her husband.

Frankrobbn of fandrglobal.com. Really, I can't stress how good he is, especially when it comes to telling stories and brainstorming ideas to convince the visa officer. Yes I paid for his service, I was more than willing to - considering the high number of success rates and testimonies shared all around by several applicants who have employed his service.

Other particular gurus on NL such as Ralphudoh, Chocs, Justmellow and Lekiboboe(now canadaboboe ). These gurus helped in answering my tonnes of questions.

My bosses at work were so understanding and helpful. It's a peaceful feeling to have non toxic employers.

My friends Aminat (now at Cornell uni, New York), Mujib (uni of Toronto), Mubarak (uni of Alberta). These 3 idiotic geniuses helped me a lot on my SOP with corrections & proofreading's.

Lessons learnt in this journey
1. A cheerful giver will never lack. Showing good deeds has it's way of coming back to bless the giver in multiple folds.
2. Be hungry for knowledge, do a lot of research (homework). Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well.
3. Having and developing a cycle of good friends have a powerful impact on ones intellect, financial and physical health.
4. God factor can never be overemphasized.

To all PPR hopefuls, God will grant you all your heart desires. To all approved applicants, may we all excel globally.

Congratulations brother!!!

Honourables, Can someone pls help respond to this?

brovaSketch:
Hello gurus, pls what's the chances of organisational sponsor? As in if your organisation that has about 20m in closing balance choose to sponsor you, what are the risks involved? Does one stand a high chance?

Hello gurus, pls what's the chances of organisational sponsor? As in if your organisation that has about 20m in closing balance choose to sponsor you, what are the risks involved? Does one stand a high chance?

What's CAQ?

fratermathy:
You're not travelling as a student so I really don't know what they'll ask of you. However, for most students, they ask for proof of enrollment, admission letter, ArriveCAN slip, and CAQ (at POE). It is a very straightforward process.

Ethiopian Airlines fly from Lagos to Addis Ababa and then you'll go to Dublin before reaching Toronto. Flight time is around 20 hours in total.

Good point
Guys should keep faith alive but learn about the worst that could happen.

It will end in praise.

adeenzo:
Please just a piece of friendly advice to all PPR expectant with January resumption date; please don't be discouraged, IRCC can still answer you within January, that being said please make sure you know about your school term deferment and fees refund regulations, the last thing that you want is to start your classes online and be denied, making a refund for your fees might be possible but a certain percentage will surely go, but deferment won't be possible again.

pls did you use a naira Mastercard? It's been declining my transactions.
also, could I send you an email?

JosephYemsol:
Yeah... Like u making a card transaction na....

Congratulations. Thanks for sharing

MOKENN:
Good people I'm reaching y'all live from my quarantine room in Hamilton.

I arrived yesterday by 3pm canadian time via Emirates after a 5hr layover at Dubai and a long 15hr flight.

Temperature is 1°C outside.
My friend n old school mate picked me from YYZ and we went to eat at the residence of another old school mate who's married but husband is in the air arriving nxt yr.

There were several checks .
At 9ja you have airport officials checking weights of baggage, the Emirates staff checking covid-19, study papers like passport, LOA, Enrollment n tuition receipt, arriveCAN and flight ticket. Immigration dey too. Then those that search u and ur carryon before boarding.

At Dubai after the 5hrs layover, the Emirates guys still rechecked all the papers and we boarded.

Boeing 777 was cool. U are in an entertainment station of your own. You can request any drink anytime. Food was big ...though I no de eat much.

We delayed 1hr before take off cos one Arab family on 1st class came late.

Wetin u go do nah?

At YYZ, u go trekk o.
Trek reach boarder officers they checked same papers, the guy offer me coffee sef. And gave me my study permit n directives on how to get SIN and Bank account.

Next step the agent only asked me to show my arriveCAN app. That's all.

I went to claim my other two 23kg boxes that I checked in.

Dogs just de stroll around de sniff bags

Just before I exited to the waiting area, I was asked my declaration card.

As they see say I carry fish, the guy asked if I have ginger n vegetables I said yes. He politely said I should go for search.

I did.

The guy only inspected the ginger and opened the exit door to the waiting area.

I stepped out and waited until my guy came to pick me.

It's 18:49 here. We are still in 2020.

Gotten my Canada mobile line, Applied for SIN and booked an appointment with TD Bank for the 14th for my bank account since I have to appear in person.

Keep trying my people. All the wahala is worth it.

It will end in praise

Thank you, was the cibc immediate?

JosephYemsol:
I used the cibc online payment...
U can also use d western union but payment has to get to the Canadian bank within 3 days...

Hello Honorables!

Pls for prospective Conestoga students here, how did you pay your initial deposit and what is the best and fastest route? Thanks you!

Interesting! I'm really expecting the response too cos one could have spent part of the money before moving

iampaulsmith:
My school told me it should be from the same account but it should be a recent SOA i.e it should be printed again to show the funds till the most recent week, say two weeks before your flight.
However, let’s wait for advice from those that just travelled.

Thank God for you.

Pls quickly, the SOA u are advising one should print, could it be the same you used while applying or a new one entirely?

rebecausoro:
Thanks.

The POF I showed them was my funding letter. She just read it and that was all. However, if you're self sponsored or have a third party sponsor, it may be wise to travel with a soft copy or printed copy of the SOA. They aren't concerned about cash at hand.

One thing I observed about the Canadian border officers is that they're humane and understanding. If you explain yourself honestly and show them proof of what they asked for, even if it's soft copy, they'll acknowledge it.

Unlike Nigerian immigration officers that were begging me money before stamping me out.

I fell victim of scam too before coming to Nairaland... My story go sweet when my application finish sha

Congrats again bro!

adeenzo:
Yes ooo, it has been God all the way.... I had submitted my application before I even knew there was a forum on nairaland for student visa. I felt so bad that only if I knew this before, I would have made my documentation more solid. But we thank God for his grace and mercies.

Na so! Bless you bro!

Lekiboboe:
Hahahahahaha

LWKMD

Well,

No Man is an Island of Knowledge

I only know that " B.SC holders do apply for Post Baccalaureate Programs"

I don't know if HND holders does


We learn everyday

Abi o

Tonyodg2:
e shock you say Honorable lekiboboe with co-op dey ask questions too

I was hoping that Lekiboboe would come and answer until I saw the poster

Lekiboboe:
Good morning to y'all

I got a question

Can someone with an HND do a Post-Baccalaureate program ?

I got a friend who has an HND in Microbiology, and wants to do a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Food Bioscience at Dalhousie University

Based on her HND qualification, is she eligible for a Post Baccalaureate Program?


Thanks

.

Ok thanks

Anon123:
They hardly or never ask.

Must it be savings? Also can one use a microfinance bank account?

Anon123:
Then you dont need a proof of sponsorship. You upload your statement of account (savings account).

My people pls at the POE which proof of funds do you show? Is it the one you showed while you submitted your application or a new one?

Asking for a friend pls.

Hello timigreene,

I would strongly advise that you go thru this thread from the beginning as the response to your question has been giving numerous times. however, I don't think you stand a good chance if the person is not related to you, because even if related, you might have to go the extra mile by possibly drawing a family tree to show the relationship between you and the relative. So being related improves your chances.

it will surely end in praise.

timigreene:
Thanks to everyone that have provided a response to my question. A quick one, can I use someone I'm not related with as a sponsor?? Secondly, is it possible to claim a sponsor we ain't related as my uncle?? Will they get to know it's not tru?

Congrats Dameelee

Dameelee:
PPR just dropped...
Thank you Jesus.

Ok. Thanks Honorable

JustMellow:
Hello BrovaSketch,

There is no need for a professional course since a Master is amongst the possessed academic qualification. The best options to boost the CRS score is taking TEF/TCF as you've said or PNP, or to retake IELTS and max out.

Cheers!

As for certificate courses, I really don't know but I think your field has a lot of certificates like ICAN, CFA, and the likes that you could consider. For the french, I'd advise that you take an online class. I'd let @Lekiboboe and other gurus take it from here

fareemah:
@brovaSketch - Thank you for this
Please can you suggest any professional certificate that can add to my CRS score?
Any suggestion as regards where I can get good French classes in Lagos?

Congrats Hon MOKENN

MOKENN:
The Eagle has landed my people.

DHL has delivered my passport.

Na LOI remain.

It has been a strenuous journey but... We Move!

Hello fareemah,

I am not an expert but I'd advise you to take short professional certifications or french classes that can boost your CRS score, you have a very interesting profile and stand a chance if only you can add few certificates to improve your points. I really think that the Express Entry is a better route.

Praise at last, is the watchword!

fareemah:
Hello Nairalanders,

Which is the best study pathway for immigration to Canada?

Here is my profile summary,

I have B.sc and M.Sc in Economics and also obtained ACA (Chartered Accountant).
I have 10 years experience in Accounting, Audit and Finance.
My CRS score is around 460 and it seems quite low for Express Entry ( Pls share other means to enhance it)
I really want to relocate to Canada through study program as this seems much available.

Please advise on the funded M.Sc or Phd programme that fits my qualification and work experience.
I will appreciate if you can also share university links for this.

Thank you to all Nairalanders