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Obamacare: I dont know if my company remits my tax cos I dont have a tax card and it already too late to request for one. So i will be taking my chances. But there is tax deduction on my payslip. What about that?@umehmart, that is progress. @Obamacare, Well . . . The tax clearance thingy falls under the Supporting Document Category. Any other document your consider an added to your application falls under this category hence your are still good to go even if you do not have any document under this category, so far you have all the required documents/criteria, authentic and well packaged. Over syllabus no dey pay at times. I think the tax deduction information on ur pay slip is also a good indicator. Some companies also use tax consultants who could give you a memo/letter or something like that, which could also be used (Pls exercise restraint sha). @ogbeche77,@mercylicious. I would further make issues clearer soonest. For the benefit of those at the verge of submitting there application, I would like to quickly skip some pages in my writeup and list the documents I submitted for VISA application hoping it would provide direction for someone out there. FORMS Checklist(Remember to tick the documents your provided on the checklist) Application form IMM1294 Family Composition Form Study Permit Questionnaire Study Permit Questionnaire (Additional Sheet) Two Passport Two passport photographs Processing Fee Bank Draft payable to "Canadian Deputy High Commission" Original Passport Original Passport Copy of passport bio-data page Letter from Institution Offer of Admission Letter Letter of Acceptance Student Portal admission status page print-out Originals of all documents plus one photocopy Academic Document University of Lagos Certificate University of Lagos Statement of Result The West African Examinations Council Senior Secondary Certificate National Youth Service Corps Certificate Certified Ethical Hacker Certificate Cisco Certified Network Associate Certificate Oracle 10g Certified Associate Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management (ITIL) Certificate of Participation – Penetration Testing Certificate of Completion – JAVA Standard Edition Certificate of Participation – Personal Mastery and Superior Customer Delight Certificate of Participation – Creativity and team Building Originals of all documents plus one photocopy Proof of funds My personal Bank Statement with past six months history Pension plan statement print out Originals of all documents plus one photocopy Official Fee Schedule Official fee schedule print out Original Police Clearance Certificate Original Police Clearance Certificate Self- addressed pre-paid return courier envelope Self- addressed pre-paid return courier envelope - It is no longer required, I can give you my own if you need it Reference Letter A notarized affidavit of support from spouse Photocopy of spouse office ID Card Details of my spouse bank account for the past six months. Reference letter from spouse employer spouse pension plan statement print out Originals of all documents plus one photocopy Proof of Employment Reference from my employer Photocopy of my office ID Card Letter of Offer Confirmation of Appointment Letter of Promotion TAX Verification print out TAX Card Originals of all documents plus one photocopy Marriage Certificate and Birth Certificates Marriage Certificate Babies birth certificate Spouse birth certificate My sworn declaration of Age Photocopy of my original birth certificate (Lost the originals) Originals of all documents plus one photocopy Other Documents My Resume Family portrait Landed Documents Statement of purpose This list is quite exhaustive, I know, but it is not by that. Na make God help us all |
gel03: PLEASE I WANT TO KNOW IF TAX CLEARANCE IS A COMPULSORY REQUIREMENT FOR CANADIAN STUDY VISA APPLICATION.I WORK IN A GOVT PARASTATAL. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ANTICIPATED RESPONSESIt is not but definitely a strong document to solidify your application. I actually didn't use a tax clearance certificate, but did a print out of my profile page on the Lagos State Tax Portal (http://www.lasg-ebs-rcm.com/) showing my tax history. I also included my Lagos State Tax Card in my application. |
sucre cruz: @All what does this one mean oYou could as well just start migrating in the direction of 16,billings way. Just keep refreshing that page, the status would soon change to "your bla bla bla is now ready for collection" in no distant future (hopefully b4 noon). At least based on my own experience. |
bumdish: . . . to be continuedAfter a long wait both from the school and supervisors, I decided to do some reminders. Find sample below Good day, Mail trail refers. Kindly update me on the status of my Graduate Progam, XXXXXXXX , XXXXXX program application as I am yet to be updated my application status and the online portal still reads "No Decision Yet" on my profile. Thanks for your usual assistance. I received replies like Hello, In review of your account no decision has been made. When a decision is made it will be posted on your profile. Regards, Office of Admissions but still no reply from the Supervisors. To cut the story short, updates began to arrive, 3rd preferred school Program Decision XXXXXX Reviewed - unsuccessful 2nd preferred school Program Decision XXXXXX Successful (Research Based Masters offered) 1st preferred school Program Decision XXXXXX Successful (Course based Masters offered due to unavailability of interested supervisor but with an option to convert to the Research based equivalent after the 1st semester). Learning points: 1. There are clearly several and even better ways to some of the methods I adopted. 2. The Journey could be tedious and sometime tiring, but don't relapse and try not to procrastinate 3. Have a working plan with well outlined milestones 4. Ask a lot of questions, better to look foolish than to come out stupid 5. Maintain a lot of correspondence if you can with every stakeholder 6. I would advise you apply to more than one school, and even more than two. It could be expensive but I think it is wise 7. I strongly believe that victory to not always to the strong neither is favour always to the wise . . . This closes the Chapter on my admission paroles. VISA application chapter continues shortly. Also, I would try to attach sample SOPs subsequently. . .Happy reading |
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ogbeche77 to answer your question, I went on to mail a number of supervisors requesting to be considered their research students. This was after I had already applied for admission to the various schools. Here is a sample mail I sent to the supervisors Dear Sir, I, XXXXX with Refno: XXXXX, an applicant to the XXXXXXXX program, am writing to ask if you would be willing to be my graduate supervisor. I am an XXXXXXX graduate and currently working as a XXXXXX in a Telecommunication Services company in Nigeria. I aspire to further my career in the areas of Business Intelligence and XXXXXXX hence, my choice of applying for a graduate program in XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXX. I became highly fascinated by the information I gathered over the internet about your profile, research experience and areas of research interest specifically in the area of XXXXXXXXX as it aligns greatly with my research interests and aspirations. I believe it would be a fulfilling and rewarding program working with you through the graduate program. I hereby request that you consider to be my graduate supervisor if hopefully I am offered admission into XXXXXXXXXX program. I attached here my Resume and Statement of Purpose for your perusal. Thank you for taking time to consider my request. Regards, This went out to a number of professors in the various schools I applied to. I cannot remember receiving any reply from the supervisors on my request. I also sent out mails like the one below to confirm the arrival of some docs such as academic reference forms and transcript that I sent to Canada via courier services. Dear Sir/Ma, I am an applicant to the XXXXXXXX , XXXXXX program. My detail is as listed below: Surname: Given: Refno: Program Code: I since sent all required documents to the XXXXXX Admission Services address; I would like to confirm if all my required documents have been received and possibly the status of my application. Thank you in anticipation of your kind response. |
With my school options clearly outlined, I went on to gather the documents required for admission, documents like: Academic Transcript, Application fees, Contacted my referees about my plans (2 University lecturer and 1 career supervisor), Statement of Purpose, Resume (Resume was revamped to reflect my academic achievements and capabilities), and filled the necessary forms (some downloaded form while others where online forms ) and then applied to the first 3 schools in my list, all research based masters. One thing I also did was to google for Nigerian and non-Nigerians students who were students of those schools telling them about my intentions and seeking their advice on other steps I needed to take in securing admission and possibly getting a supervisor. Here is an excerpt of a sample mail I sent to a student Hello Good day, Compliments of the season to you. I got your contacts on Nairaland and I have been a follower of the "Travelling to Canada" thread. Hope you are doing great over there. I would like to make inquiries from time to time and I hope you would be disposed to that. Currently, I have submitted my application for XXXXXXX, Bleep Fall session at the XXXXXXXXXXXXX. I attached here screen prints of my admission portal details. I would appreciate your advice on what my next steps should be and how long it might take to get a response/decision from the school. Here is a typical response I got Got ur mail.I would suggest you mail a professor in the dept whether he/she can be ur supervisor since u are coming in for a MAsc progree.If you can get a profeesor that will accept you as a research student that makes the whole exercise easier. If u didn't get the consent of any professor before you applied then your file has to go around before they can decide on your admission. This is my phone number xxxxxxxxx for any further enquires. my university email is XXXXXXXXXXX Thanks |
sucre cruz: @All please am getting worried o, how long does it take CDHC normally issue TRV after everything has been done I mean medical and date extention because omo e no easy waiting oI really do feel the stress associated with this kind of wait. I presume you already have your CDHC file number, have you attempted mailing them directly? Pls keep faith, e go soon land by God's grace. |
sucre cruz: @All please am getting worried o, how long does it take CDHC normally issue TRV after everything has been done I mean medical and date extention because omo e no easy waiting oi QUITE |
Obamacare: SO WHATS THE MEANING OF ALL THESE YOU ARE USING TO CONFUSE PEOPLE NOW?Hi Obamacare, I don't intend to confuse anyone just in-case it my info comes out as such to you. I consider my effort to share my experience here one way of giving back to a community that has blessed me so immensely. I intend to share the good, the bad and the ugly decisions I took hoping it would add up to the knowledge base the community continues to provide. In any case, I am not oblivious of the fact also that one man's meat will always end up being another's poison. |
bumdish: @ All, got my TRV. My profound appreciation to everyone who has been a part of the stories on this forum, The owner of Nairaland Seun, the dude who started the Travelling To Canada thread at 2:36pm, Mar 10, 2008 lao(f), Delta007, Justwise who has continued to ensure the survival of the thread, Fhemmmmy Big Brother Canada, a great deal of people who have both come and gone, and not forgetting NEWACCA, brother you indeed have the right spirit. I would do a detailed break down of the timelines and activities I undertook to get to this point shortly, hoping someone, somewhere would find it useful. As a matter of fact, I intend to demystify the process of Admission and VISA application to the best of my abilities. Once more, Thanks all.Like everybody, I started off by deciding on a graduate course that would match both my short and long term goal. At least, I wanted to move to the next big thing on my career ladder. As a techy, I needed a course that would keep my experience very relevant but with an eye on business side of technology so as to create a real competitive advantage. Armed with my decision, I went all out in search consulting people and of course the internet on the Institutions that would match my need in terms of reputation, academic quality and course availability. I started out by drawing out a template that would enable me qualitatively compare my options. I was able to narrow down to 4 schools as highlighted below. I have chosen to obfuscate some details for personal reason (Please bare with me). School 1: XXXXXXXXXXXXX Course: XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX Requirement: 1. BSC - 2nd Class, Upper Division 2. Official Academic Transcripts 3. Three Confidential Reference Forms for Admission to Graduate Studies are required 4. Statement of Purpose - a one page statement addressing your academic background, area of research interest, proposed research studies 5. GMAT and GRE are not required for Management Sciences Year: 1 Term: 3 Term Fee: $6,643.54 Application Deadlines: February 15th Application fee: $100 CDN Contact: XXXXXXXXXXXXX LINKS: XXXXXXXXXXXXX School 2: XXXXXXXXXXXXX Course: XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX Requirement: 1. BSC - 2nd Class, Upper Division 2. Official Academic Transcripts (2) 3. Three Confidential Reference Forms for Admission to Graduate Studies are required 4. Statement of Purpose - a one page statement addressing your academic background, area of research interest, proposed research studies 5. Provide a CV that details your work experience. 6. Submit all documents (except the ones sent directly) with a signed copy of the application form Year: 1 Term: 5 academic terms (fall, winter, Summer, Fall & Winter) Term Fee: $ 6, 748.16 Application Deadlines: March 11th Application fee: $100 CDN When can I join? Students can join the program in any term: Fall, Winter, or Summer. Contact: XXXXXXXXXXXXX LINKS: 1. XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX 2. XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX 3. XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX School 3: York University Course: Information Systems & Technology (MA, MAIST) A user-centric approach to the integration of technology across multiple sectors in order to meet the informational, creative and productivity needs of diverse organizations. Your MAIST degree will prepare for employment in a broad range of sectors such as the not-for-profit and public sectors, including health and education, and the private sectors including business, industry and information technology. Requirement: 1. BSC - 2nd Class, Upper Division 2. Official Academic Transcripts 3. Three Confidential Reference Forms for Admission to Graduate Studies are required 4. Resume 5. Statement of Purpose - a one page statement addressing your academic background, area of research interest, proposed research studies 6. GMAT and GRE are not required for Management Sciences Year: 1 Term: 3 Term Fee: $3,998.34 + $240.74 (Supplementry) Application Deadlines: February 15th Application fee: $90 CDN Contact: York University Office of Graduate Admissions P.O. Box GA2300 4700 Keele Street Toronto, ON CANADA M3J 1P3 Courier York University Office of Graduate Admissions W322 Bennett Centre for Student Services 99 Ian MacDonald Blvd Toronto, ON CANADA M3J 1P3 LINKS: http://sfs.yorku.ca/fees/courses/index.php?term=fw10&faculty=Graduate%2BStudies http://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/information_technology School 4: Ryserson University Course: The MMSc in Management of Technology and Innovation Master’s degree for people interested in a research career in industry or academia. The curriculum is coursework-based plus a thesis. It emphasizes the development of sound qualitative and quantitative research skills, oriented toward research in the area of technology management and innovation. Students apply these skills to write a thesis that makes an original contribution to the theory or empirical study of technology/innovation management, giving graduates a strong foundation for doctoral studies or a career in research. Requirement: 1. BSC - 2nd Class, Upper Division 2. Official Academic Transcripts (2) 3. Three Confidential Reference Forms for Admission to Graduate Studies are required 4. Statement of Purpose - a one page statement addressing your academic background, area of research interest, proposed research studies 5. Provide a CV that details your work experience. 6. Submit all documents (except the ones sent directly) with a signed copy of the application form 7. GMAT Score of 550 or more 8. †Students without an undergraduate degree in business will begin the program in the Foundation Term (Full-time in May or part-time in September).If Foundation Courses are required: 9. Foundation Term: Up to 5 Courses$1,871.78/credit Year: 1 Term: 3 Term Fee: $ $20,589.58 (3 Term) Application Deadlines: March 11th Contact: LINKS: 1. http://www.ryerson.ca/mba/programs/mmsc/ 2. http://www.ryerson.ca/mba/admissions/fees/ 3. http://www.ryerson.ca/mba/admissions/ . . . to be continued |
dipo+:Sept 2012 |
@ All, got my TRV. My profound appreciation to everyone who has been a part of the stories on this forum, The owner of Nairaland Seun, the dude who started the Travelling To Canada thread at 2:36pm, Mar 10, 2008 lao(f), Delta007, Justwise who has continued to ensure the survival of the thread, Fhemmmmy Big Brother Canada, a great deal of people who have both come and gone, and not forgetting NEWACCA, brother you indeed have the right spirit. I would do a detailed break down of the timelines and activities I undertook to get to this point shortly, hoping someone, somewhere would find it useful. As a matter of fact, I intend to demystify the process of Admission and VISA application to the best of my abilities. Once more, Thanks all. |
bumdish: Is this what you currently have on your portal? bamshy: not exactly. It said my app has been processsed on 17/05/2012 and I should come with the slip given to me for collection of my docs. Can't remember the exact words but that's the summary. Where did you get that message from?That was the information on my under my profile in the portal but it has now changed to "Your application reference number NGA/_ _ _ _ _ is now ready for collection. Please visit the the centre where you submitted your application with your receipt and identification proof bla bla bla". |
bamshy: Got my TRV today. Wish us all the best. Bumdish, ebugirl, noswaa, fflowers and all applicants get set for your good news! However, we must trust in God absolutely! He only makes all things poSible in His time. God bless us all!Is this what you currently have on your portal? Your application has been assessed by the Canadian High Commission/Consulate General of Canada and is being returned to the centre where you applied. |
bamshy: Got my TRV today. Wish us all the best. Bumdish, ebugirl, noswaa, fflowers and all applicants get set for your good news! However, we must trust in God absolutely! He only makes all things poSible in His time. God bless us all!Biggest Congratulations to you. |
Danyl: @all, is it compulsory for me to do toefl or ielts examination before i can apply for the student visa, pls i need enlightenment. thank you.It is not even required especially if you studied in Nigeria. |
dipo+:Ye papaaaaa!!! This is wonderful. So glad for you. I can imagine the smiles on you face. Did you have to visit/call them? or was the portal updated? |
wisebrown: Hello people,Do you have any problem sourcing or paying the $2700? Is the Application processing fee ($2700 or $315 ) refundable? Do you mind clearing from your agent exactly what he/she intends to do and how he/she intends to do it (I hope your agent permits you to ask questions!). |
gini: Hello People, as part of the trv application package, one is required to submit Birth Certificates and Marriagee Certificates of Family members. Am married and my question is, do I need to submit that of my Siblings and Parents even though they have nothing to do with my sponsorship? Or is it just for my immediate Nuclear family ie my husband and kid? Please reply friends am kinda confused. Thanks.Evidently, there is no rule stating otherwise. Personally I think you can (CAN not SHOULD) if it is readily available and if it wouldn't add to the complexity of your storyline, but going by the experience of friends who are currently in Canada, you do not need to submit Marriage/Birth cert of ur siblings & parents since they didn't include it in theirs, all you need to submit is that of your nuclear family since you are married. |
dipo+:Your advise make sense. |
dennis.cla:Biggest congrats. May God continue to advance you on even as you proceed to another phase of life. |
gini: I've meaning to ask this question as I find myself in exactly the same shoe. Please experienced people here should throw light on this and let's know what to do before we apply for Visa.Well . . . in his case, he took additional courses hence compressing his program into a yr. That way, he was able to save himself tuition for the 2nd year and more time to do other things wit his time. He is at the point of applying for Work Permit already. |
symbian03: @ Phemmy, Newacca et all experiened.A friend who had a similar issue was given only a year visa for a 2 yrs program. I guess they expect him to reapply for the other year when his current visa expires and probably on a new passport. I guess the more experienced guys would throw more light. |
dipo+:I haven't seen what a transcript looks like cos I am not meant to . . . at least, for now. I av simply described what a Unilag Statement of Result looks like and that is what I used. if you are still in doubt, 1st floor Senate building, Records and Data is their to clear your doubts.You could also visit, http://www.unilag.edu.ng/transcript.pdf , mail records@unilag.edu.ng, unilagrecords@yahoo.co.uk or unilagrecords@gmail.com or call 018509585, 017412788, 07044607904 (Between 11am & 3pm, Mon – Fri). Ask the Authorities your questions and intentions, then you'll be able to make up your mind. For me, I would never advise anyone to cut corner or start tipping a post man around a bend. |
dipo+:dipo+ is absolutely correct on the VAC issue but for filling the questionnaire with typewritter . . . hmmm . . . As far as Instructions are concerned the only one I can see on the questionnaire is Please complete this questionnaire. If additional space is required add another sheet of paper. . There is nothing saying it must be Hand writing or Machine typed etc. To me, what matters is the content and its legibility. Fine, you have to read in between the lines but excessive assumptions may do no much good. A case in sample, form IMM1294 was specific on this You must answer all the questions on this application form unless indicated otherwise. Download and fill out the application form on a computer. |
gini: Thanks Bumdish. The CIC website says Transcripts, I hope they wont mind the statement of result. dipo+:While I appreciate your input I would beg that we do not make categorically statements on specifics we are not privy to. If you are taking about statement of result from unilag, then you are taking about a document listing all the courses you offered Semester by semester. The grade scored per course is also listed against each course. Your gpa and cgpa is also calculated by semester per session. The document also contains the description of the the score range each grade represents. Also, you will get 4 sheets for a 4 year program and 5 sheets for a 5 year course; each sheets showing your courses/grades per session and the last sheets shows your final grade and graduating class. Each sheets would also be stamped and sign by the schools authority. There is always more always more than one way to enter the market. Just choose the best route that gives your soul some peace. |
dipo+:While I appreciate your input I would beg that we do not make categorically statements on specifics we are not privy to. If you are taking about statement of result from unilag, then you are taking about a document listing all the courses you offered Semester by semester. The grade scored per course is also listed against each course. Your gpa and cgpa is also calculated by semester per session. The document also contains the description of the the score range each grade represents. Also, you will get 4 sheets for a 4 year program and 5 sheets for a 5 year course; each sheets showing your courses/grades per session and the last sheets shows your final grade and graduating class. Each sheets would also be stamped and sign by the schools authority. There is always more always more than one way to enter the market. Just choose the best route that gives your soul some peace. |
dipo+:While I appreciate your input I would beg that we do not make categorically statements on specifics we are not privy to. If you are taking about statement of result from unilag, then you are taking about a document listing all the courses you offered Semester by semester. The grade scored per course is also listed against each course. Your gpa and cgpa is also calculated by semester per session. The document also contains the description of the the score range each grade represents. Also, you will get 4 sheets for a 4 year program and 5 sheets for a 5 year course; each sheets showing your courses/grades per session and the last sheets shows your final grade and graduating class. Each sheets would also be stamped and sign by the schools authority. There is always more always more than one way to enter the market. Just choose the best route that gives your soul some peace. |
gini: Ok. Thanks a lot. I may not be able to use your method because my school uses different courier companies who send their staff for pick up. But then you've really helped me a great deal as now I know that the Visa office doesn't mind a transcript that is not in a sealed envelope so I'll apply and let them send to a company where a friend works then I'll pick up from the friend and add it to my application package. Chikena!Request for Statement of Result (You will do dat at Records and Data, 1st floor Senate House). Your transcript is meant for Academic inst, while your statement of result would serve other purposes including embassy needs.Your Statement of result can be handed to you unlike Transcripts that will not be handed to you in Unilag. No need to cut corners. |
Noswaa: Please my good people,where do i pay my visa application feehttp://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/nigeria/visas/fees-frais.aspx?view=d |
bamshy: You can if you want. It's no biggie. It's a medical evaluation form that has your passport photograph attached and stamped. Depending on your choice of clinic, you will be required to make 5 copies of your international passport data page, the medical evaluation form in the envelope and the medical instruction form itself. In addition, you will need to bring along 5 passport photographs and 28k. You will do blood/Urine test for HIV, STDs and STIs and other ailments. In addition you will have your xray done and a doctor to ask you questions about your sight and general health.Thanks for insight and details. Has anybody used the newly added hospital in Ikoyi? I am seriously considering using them cos the appointments I got from the other clinics are aren't quite favourable to my schedule. Please advice. |