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hayoBams:
landing gist!!!
Hey guys,
So my parents, sibling and cousins all followed me to the airport. The drive to the airport was hectic, my flight was actually on Monday and as y’all know Mondays traffic are quite heavy in Lagos. I went with Ethiopian airline and the flight was scheduled to depart by 1 pm but classic Nigerian time we didn’t depart until about 3pm which in turn affected me at Addis Ababa, but I’ll get back to that later in the gist.We left home around 8 am and got to the airport at about 9:30.

There were a total of 6 People with me so we had to bribe with about 3k for all of us to enter. We got to the check-in queue for Ethiopian Airlines which was a bit long but i was finally attended to, pro tip: make sure you weigh your baggage before leaving home to save yourself from headaches and also in as much as you won’t need a power bank in Canada I’d say you should keep one with you cause it might come in handy at the airport. So my bags were finally weighed and I had an extra baggage of which I was supposed to pay 106k but I eventually paid a total of 60k because my uncle was able to speak to the guy at the counter and within 30 minutes I was done.

Saying goodbye to my family at the immigration was the actually the hardest part of the trip because non travelers were not allowed beyond that point. we all cried and said our goodbyes. I manned up and swallowed my tears while reminding myself I’ll see them pretty soon.

As I had said at the beginning of the story, My departure time was 1pm but we didn’t start boarding till around 2:40 and by 3:00pm we had taken off. This was actually my first time traveling by plane so I was very nervous but then I met a very nice lady who was heading to Malawi turns out she came to study in Nigeria UI to be precise and in my mind I was like who leaves their coin to come study in Nigeria lol. We arrived Addis Ababa by 11pm of which we were supposed to land by 9pm and have a layover of 2 hours before boarding the flight to Toronto but due to the delay in Lagos there was no layover, so it was off the flight from Lagos, down to the flight to Toronto.
Finding the boarding gate wasn't hard, but there were a lot of stops before getting to the boarding gate, like I had to pull off my shoe, open my carry-on like 3 times.
The second leg of the trip was longer like 13 hours or so but I entertained myself with some movies. for me I don’t know about others but the food on the plane was wack I was lucky enough to had snuck in pieces of meat onto the flight, this was what sustained me till we finally arrived safely on Tuesday morning 7:45am Toronto time everyone clapped for the pilot because there was a lot of turbulence of which I though was gonna die lol.
As soon as I came down from the flight I followed the signs and quickly rushed down to arrivals, I already did the arrivecan stuff online before leaving Nigeria but the self decoration machine wasn’t acknowledging my passport so I just had to proceed to one of the officials at the counter and she filled a new declaration form for me. Please obey all the instructions you’re given and kindly ask questions on things you don’t understand.
It was my turn to be attended to, the officer was actual looking beautiful so I told her then she smiled she then proceeds to ask for my international passport, my tuition receipt and she printed out my permit, stamped it and handed it over to me then she wished me goodluck, pro tip: try complimenting the officer it really makes the officer feel more comfortable with you.My cousin was already waiting for me at the arrivals and we were able to get a SIM card for me.

Thank you so much to everyone who had contributed to my journey by relentlessly answering my questions. I’ll be resuming at centennial college this coming January and also it’s cold in Canada oooo make sure you are prepared.

And to everyone who’s still in their application journey, don’t stop cause it’s actually worth it, like the system here works.

Joedave25:
@Creativebelle,

If you are flying Ethiopian Airlines, you only need to present your Student Visa and enrollment letter (if available/ready )

I hope this helps

What about Qatar? Do you know what we are to present.

User00711:
Access bank. You can go with what Johnstan advised, I didn’t have that knowledge prior.
Just make sure you reach out to someone in the branch or go to the branch so that they can help review the application again. If you upload it without reaching out to them, it might take a long while before they re-visit it.

johnstan:
For Access Bank, all you need to do is go to the trade Portal, click on the refused application, there's an option to amend your documents, upload your letter to debit and contact the bank with the application number to review.
If you apply afresh you will start from the bottom on their queue.

Good luck.

User00711:
You should start the process all over again with the Debit Authorization letter. The same thing happened to me, I uploaded the letter when my application was recommended for rejection, I waited for about 1 month but no one reviewed the application again. I started the process again and the ADB reviewer approved it.

Esanson:
Yes you need to write a letter authorizing the bank to debit you and signed you can scanned the letter and upload it.

Yemlizzy:
I applied September 21st and mine is yet to start too. However eligibility can begin back end without our knowledge and we won’t get an update. So many people have gotten PPR without their eligibility commencing. Let’s stay positive.

peluscoten:
Who Am I that God is mindful of?


Double celebration for me today. I am a year older today, and my eagle has also landed (PPR). For those still awaiting the good news, keep the faith alive. You are next in line. Premium Thanks to Oga Makano, he handled my application from start to end. I am coming back with my details timeline.

Yahwehsdota:
I'm back with more details following our PPR.

I actually wrote this testimony on the day we submitted our application trusting God in advance that He will grant my family of 5 visa's and He did. I'm testifying on behalf of my husband since I'm the one that basically got all the information here on his behalf. Ours was an imperfect application with sponsor, gift deed and other inadequacies but God came through for us. God was with us from the very beginning and even the choice of school for my husband came from Him. I heard clearly in my spirit "don't be afraid, I'll help you (Isaiah 41:10)this visa is a done deal" and I held unto God's word in the midst of challenges. We submitted our application in July for resumption in September and I told God to please make it happen fast cos He promised early help in His word (Ps 46) and He came through for us.

I want to specially thank my Father in heaven, my Savior, Redeemer, King, Deliverer, Helper for bringing this to come to pass indeed we are the one's that God showed mercy and we have returned with our headstones of grace and dances of celebration!!

I also want to thank all nairalanders for their contributions and tips, not forgetting the gurus and all those who were always ready to answer questions regardless of how silly they were. You guys are the real MVPS. All tips for this application were gotten from nairaland. I prayed a lot, joined nsppd prayers, fasted 3ce a week and declared the word of God personalizing it over our application using the following scriptures: Gen 39:21, 2cor 1:20, prov 21:1, Ps 102:13, John 14:14, Ps 34:4-5 but it wasn't about my prayer, God showed me mercy and His grace qualified us.

We are first time applicants and these are the documents we submitted for my husband's application (student PhD) , SOWP for me and Study Permit/visit visa for 3 kids

International Passport
• International Passport (with travel History), Birth Certificate.

Letter of Acceptance
• Offer of Admission
• Curriculum Vitae
• University Degree Certificate and Academic transcript
• WASSCE and NYSC
• No Reference Letter from employer as ASUU strike was on.


Marriage Certificate
• Marriage Certificate, Affidavit of Change of Name, Newspaper Publication, myself, Hubby and children’s int’l passport, few family pictures.

Proof of fund
Here the total cost of POF shown for a family of 5 was $171, 508 CAD (including 25% of Pension) for 4 years program and PhD payment of $14,000 per annum.
• Letter of Sponsorship from Sponsor (hubby's sister ).
• MBS for sponsors personal and salary account
• MBS for applicant’s Account
• MBS for spouse (myself)
• Evidence of cheque raised by sponsor to applicant for part of tuition (to show commitment)
• Reference Letter for account of main applicant
• Pay slips for applicant and sponsor and spouse
• Letter of Appointment, ID card, Letter of Promotion for me and sponsor
• CAC docs for applicant and spouse
• deed of gift
•

Client Info
• Statement of Purpose
HOME TIES
• Parents’ and siblings Identity Document
• Pictures with parents and siblings
• Evidence of membership in several professional groups, religious and charitable organizations
• Evidence of health insurance scheme
• Pictures of engagement in volunteer services
• land documents
• pension documents

Spouse (myself)
• Letter of intent/Sop (I gave strong reasons why I need to go with my husband and also how I will make valuable contributions to the Canadian community using my skills and knowledge)
• Same documents provided in LOA and POF above
• Work related docs
• Pictures with family
• Int’l Passport (with travel history)

Kids
• Int’l Passport, birth certificate
• Parent Offer of Admission
• Email of Enquiries on Admission for Elementary School in Canada
• Academic Report from Current school in Nigeria
• Pictures with family and friends, pictures of them in their school
• International Passport of Parents

For my husband's SOP, he wrote on the importance of the course to his career, its benefit to his place of work, personal business, community and Nigeria as a whole, he wrote on his experiences and educational background and linked all to the proposed program. He broke down POF in a tabular form for clarity purpose.
Also, he gave them strong reasons why he needs to go with his kids and wife. He also dealt extensively on Home Ties which are parents, siblings, commitment in church, charitable organizations, professional associations, landed properties, personal business and included available pictures to prove.

God bless you all and for all those waiting keep trusting God and believing, you are next in Jesus mighty name �.

olokings:
Goto your student portal on myunb

click on "international students payments"

click on "CIBC International Student Pay".

select "No" to recruiter / agent

Input your Country & Region, and "Amount" you wish to pay. in Canadian Dollar

The System will initiate and give you the various options for payment, one of which is the US Dollar Equivalent to be paid via "Bank Wire".

Select the "Bank Wire" Option and an Invoice will be generated on screen and also to your email.

Take that, attach the usual docs, such as int'l passport, LOA, Ungergrad Certs, etc. and submit a tuition pay request on the Nig. Trade Sys. as Form A

ciao.

essentialone:
Apart from University of Regina, which other universities will allow one to apply for, and get visas without having to pay for part tuition fees?

SamuelOgunniyi:
Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice!!!

It's my PPR!!!
First-time applicant (Jesus did it).
I applied using the NEW PORTAL (Self-application)

Application Submission: June 26
Biometrics: June 28
Medical updated: September 6
Eligibility: September 10
PPR : September 17.

Document submitted.

(1)Letter of Explanation (Study Plan + Statement of purpose) (10 well-detailed pages).
(2) Degree certificate
(3) Certificate of Origin
(4) Police Character certificate
(5) NYSC certificate
(6) International Passport
(7) Leave letter
( Award Letter.
(9) Offer letter from my DLI
(10) Recommendation letter from my HOD showing I have a lectureship position slot at the University after my PhD degree.
(11) Undergraduate and MSci Transcript
(12) NIN/International passport of my family.
(13) Birth Certificate.
(14)COVID-19 vaccination card.
(15) Upfront e-medical slip

PROOF OF FUNDS.
(1) RA and TA letters from my school (fully funded).
(2) Additional money from my Aunt for my travelling (using her bank statement).
I want to appreciate everyone here for their motivation at all times. The admin of the thread and all the active contributors. But I can only say this. God will bless you abundantly. You’re indeed a blessing and you’ll never lack any Good thing. And everyone awaiting Visa responses I know the wait can be tiring but indeed your PPR is coming soon.

Indeed there is no weekend in Heaven.

God bless everyone! Thank you ❤️

Teeedeee:
My Testimony is full, the Lord has settled me and my family.

Family application for three: Study Permit for me, Open Work Permit for my husband and Vistors Visa for my daughter.

Here is our Timeline:

Upfront Medicals 24th March, 2022.

Application submitted 29th May, 2022.
Biometrics completed and updated 2nd June, 2022.
Medicals passed for my husband and I 3rd June, 2022.
Eligibility started for me 3rd June, 2022.
Medicals passed for my daughter 27th July, 2022.
Ordered GCMS notes 19th July, 2022.
Recieved GCMS notes 23rd August, 2022.
Eligibility for my husband and daughter started on the 25th of August, 2022.

PPR for my daughter - 6/9/2022.
BVL for me - 6/9/2022.
PPR for me - 10/9/2022.
BVL and PPR for my husband -12/9/2022

In total we had seven (7) ghost updates.

After about a month of submitting our application, I realized that I uploaded IMM1294 in place of IMM5645. I printed the form and sent it as an email and webform. I later saw this information in my GCMS notes.

To everyone waiting for PPR, keep up the faith. Your PPR will come and Canada will favour us all.

University of Ottawa is my destination. Is there any group for uOttawa students?

CharitoJames:
I don’t understand. The only LOI i know is the one IRCC issues to you after stamping your passport. Is there another letter?

Solidprof:
https://www.qlifefamilyclinic.com/can-calendar

Solidprof:
QLIFE: For those looking for available slots, I noticed we have some few now, for those interested................

olokings:
Hi Chi1995

Yeah, I'm going to UNB Fredericton in January 2023. However my resumption is Fall 2022 but I want to study online till Winter 2023 before I resume in-person

I still got some winding down to do at the office, plus I'm yet to finalise requirements to just up and leave with the whole fam of 6.

Please let's connect and share insights. my email is my NLUsernameatgmail

Ciao.

Crystalng:
Anyone going to Thompson Rivers University?

Crystalng:
Anyone going to Thompson Rivers University?