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Hello house. Pls i need help in the following:
- is it advisable to do medicals just before submitting an application, or just after?
- any disadvantage if medical is done before its requested for?
- is a copy of the visa page required for online application?
- i have one of my 3 bros as my sponsor(works in a major oil producing in Naija), but i intend to include the payslips n letters of co-sponsorship of the other two(one works in a machine manufacturing co and the other, a major oil servicing firm, both of them in the U.S.). Is this ok?
Pls, don't mind me, I like stating it as it is so i get the right answer(s).
Thanks

Solo8:
While we wait, does anyone have a video recipe for correct coconut rice? Some of the ones I've seen don't look that good. I want to try to make it for the first time.

Sorry, I might use this thread to ask for other things when its not too busy. This is the only thread that seems to have correct people.

Hello, just 'youtube' coconut rice, and u will have it, step by step.

soji0509:
Canada Visa Application Centre Manor Hall, Plot 110, Admiral Ayinla Way,Opposite Treasure Garden Estate,
Third Roundabout, Lekki Phase I – Lagos

Thanks. I appreciate.

CoCoLav:
About the copy of the visa page

Oh! Ok.
Thanks

CoCoLav:
@Crich I'm not sure pls let the more experienced ones answer.

I'm sorry. To which question, pls?

soji0509:
Is there anyone here who can confirm if the Biometric centre in Lakki opened to the public yesterday and today ?
Thanks in advance

Didnt know there's a biometric centre in Lekki. Great! Pls, do send me the address. Thanks

chucksbadt:
Sent you a PM bro......please reply

No, i didn't get any request from u.

CoCoLav:
@Cronsberg you are not required to submit your passport for online applications until specifically requested for.

Hope you uploaded a photocopy of your data page in your online application though?

Pls, is a copy of the visa page also required?

mevisbleek:
Thank you sir. I went to manitoba for 1 week and couldn't help but notice how dry that place is. To hustle 14k ain't easy at all but doable. Since money is kinda tight (not for so long no worry) I guess you should go for the cheaper tuition. Maybe when school close u fit come out west to do heavy hustle. Maybe work 14 hrs a day to get that money fast. I must confess it is possible to hustle real douche but possible when school close cos then u can pickup more hours. No worry my brother as I said just come first e go align no worry. It is well no worry

I like d way u encourage people. It helps me too. Thanks. Godbless u.

Hello all.
I noticed people get denied based on personal asset n account balance. If one is being sponsored, why ask for his/her personal assets? This isn't in the list of requirements stated on cic website. I just don't get it.
Does anyone know someone who was issued TRV without it?
Also, is it of more advantage to pay part/whole of tuition before applying for permit?
Experienced guys, ur answers pls.
Thanks

hayqinsbFX:
Lol to this....na Accra dem dey check the documents na..

Oh, Really! I didnt know that? Wow! Then, why do people go through paper route? And how safe are their docs? Just wondering.

donmikoa:
Thanks for the reply. Are u saying I won't be granted admission for MBa without going for the pre-mba?

I am not sure.Might be possible. I know with my qualification(MBA n work exp), sometime ago, i wanted HR but i was told i didnt qualify for that except i first do a one year diploma in HR.
So, i'm just not sure.
I suggest u send a mail to whichever school u are interested in, and ask what your chances are.

donmikoa:
Can u please assist me. I am currently working as a business developer in one organization. I studied mcb in sch. But I have a passion for my job. I want to further for M.Ba. I don't know if I will be granted admission l. Cause my masters is not in line with my B.Sc. What university in Canada can accept me. I don't wanna write any Toefl or ielts.
Thanks.

Hello,
I think u should apply/go for a pre-MBA in a Canadian school before fulltime MBA. I studied MCB too but got an MBA from a Nigerian Business sch, and all 7yrs work experience were majorly in the banking sector. I guess dt's d reason all schools i applied to for another Masters program,both in d US n Canada, offered me admission.

hayqinsbFX:
[b]1. Bobola86; Jan 30, Concordia University College of Alberta, online, PG TRV
2. Jengbetiele; Feb 15, UofS, Online, TRV
3. Pmiller1:Feb 17, Sask Poly, Dip, Online, DELAYED
4. uchetorial: Feb 17 Sask Poly,PG -Paper Route
5. Hesque: Feb 19, Humber, PG, Online, TRV
6. CruzAj: Feb 19, NSCC, Pgd, paper, DELAYED
7. Joeyf: Feb 26, NSCC, DIP,Online
8. Yreg: Mar 02, MUN, Pgd, Online, MEDICAL
9. Waledarep: Mar 03, MUN, Advanced Dip, Paper, DELAYED
10. Ohammed199: Mar 06, University of Manitoba, UG, Online DELAYED
11. Marcuskens: Mar 08, MUN, Online
12. Dapsey66: Mar 10, Centennial college, PGD, Online
13. Newww1: Mar 17, Lakeland College, PG, Online
14. ada4all: Mar 29, Seneca College, PG, Online. DELAYED
15. Moheat: April 8 Humber College, Diploma, online,
16. Sexysammy0906: April 8, Vancouver Island University, MBA, Paper MEDICAL
17. Jakay: April 8, MI of MUN, Adv. Diploma, Online
18. Darefestus April 23rd, UofL, PG, Online
19.CruzAj: April 24, NSCC, Pgd, paper Route
20. Hayqinsb; April 27, Seneca, Adv dip, paper route.
21.Bepzi4jesus April 8th, Okanaga College, Diploma, Online route.
22. nigeriannewbie May 5, U of Ottawa, PGD, paper
23. berexio1 May 7, university of waterloo, Meng, online
24. Joeyf: May 26, NSCC, DIP,Online
25, zattiezat; may 15 ,U of S, Masters,paper
26. pyroxene; may 21, Niagra, pgd, paper

If you have admission and have applied for TRV Please provide the following information **Submission date**Institution* **Mode of submission: Online/Paper **level of study BEST WISHES[/b]

Pls, what are the advantages or disadvantages of paper and online routes?

Ugochux:
51 what? Ur source?

I noticed it in march. Check the cic.gc.ca website. Under processing time for different country applicants.

Ivylane:
HAS anyone noted that update on 20th May processing time is now 51weeks

For Nigerians, right? I noticed this in March while waiting for my acceptance letter from school. It's no news. That's why I'm surprised some people still get response between 1 - 3 months. I just pray they don't work with that. That's one full year. Which crime Nigerians commit na?

richcasey:
i dunno if i am right but one huge red flag i see in this application is, she started a new job in february , you applied in April . i believe VOs won't buy the study leave and promotion letter thing. you know most companies have a policy on the minimum time you have to work before you get a study leave let alone promotion on a PGD. ANYWAYS i no be the VO, this is my opinion just based on the things i have seen here since part 3 started.

What if the family is owned by a parent or a sibling, and you have been offered a higher position(probably, a managerial position) on completion of your Masters degree?
I know someone who was in this position, and after his study, he came back home to take over from his dad. Infact, this happens.
One thing I see here, is that these VOs have been given full authority and so they seem to be feeling soooo in charge. And D reputation of our country and the people's credibility have been dented that's the reason the VOs can't just believe what ordinarily should be reasonable and could be true.
God helps those of us at the receiving end.

kennykentipsy:
u need notify ur company ahead if u wanna undertake study leave so they can fill up the absence. however it stated in the letter that you should give prior notice if there is to be any change in ur training/study.

Na wa o! What letter?
What if your company isn't that type who is willing to let u go on a study leave so early? The only company who would do that, is one owned by a friend or family. What if this is the kind of company one works in, and ofcourse are willing to give u the study leave?

darefestus:
@Dbaba

All of those things you mentioned are usually uploaded along with the letter of explanation documents..And proving home ties can be done in different ways, from SOP to landed documents to marriage to future employment..Again it is no fault of theirs that most can't seem to convince them enough.

i am going for a 2-yrs master of admin in leadership. My siblings, parents and fiance live and work here. If this is all the ties I have here, what proof of ties to I need to present? Also, I'm wondering who does a Leadership course and intends to remain in Canada?
I need answers please.
Thanks

modskiller:
You need additional docs.. Brb please.

Did you submitted your own SOA and proof of what you've been doing after graduating with proof. Try to get a study leave from your current coy if possible. Brb please........

This thing about getting study leave needs some explanation. How can a company give u a study leave when you don't even have the study permit yet? A company gives study leave when you are ready to commence the leave. I think the right thing should be a letter of introduction from your company stating that you intend to go for your study...

Emblem:
Hi VO,

I just got back from Houston, Texas. My wife just had a baby there............i was able to visit some schools during my visit and so i am thinking of applying for an F-1 (Student)Visa. I heard some things which i will like to confirm from you all.

1. That my B1/B2 visa doesn't guarantee me an F-1 visa.
2. That my B1/B2 visa will be canceled even if i get denied of F-1 visa.

Lastly, will u suggest i just go back to US with my B1/B2 visa and change my status to F-1(Student) visa......... I know its very legal based on the info i got from USCIS( United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) website http://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/students-and-exchange-visitors/students-and-employment/special-instructions-b-1b-2-visitors-who-want-enroll-school .

Thank You.

I have answered u already. It's legal but don't take that route especially that there are some immigration laws we don't know about. I shared my experience with u.

tbaib:
If you are not asked dont say. Is there anywhere on your form that asks if you have been banned from usa? If yes say the truth cause theyll know they track people especially immigrants.

Canada only cares about money and criminal records of foreign applicants

They also want proof that you are valuable in your country and not just going to come here and sit down after what u do to stay in canada after you get it is up to u. But the before part is more important


There is nothing prayer cant solve(if you are a christian or in any religion)

Also there is this province application category some are looking for immigrants. I think quebec (Please browse more on it for info)

Thanks. That's some but i wish u were 100percent sure. I've been praying n i know it's well.
Going to Saskatchewan.

tbaib:
I guess the mistake was leaving at all people do what u do but dont leave till they get their study visa

Pick it up with a lawyer to clear your name in USA at least. Contact a lawyer in USA . Ill speak to a friend who is using a lawyer also ill drop the name when iv gotten it most of these lawyers say no pay till they won the case.

Oh, thanks alot. God bless you

Hello VO.
Please, I need your help in the following:

-is it possible for a VO to place a non-entry bar of 5(five) yrs (i thought it's a 3/10 bar rule) on a U.S. visitors visa because of an overstay of less than 180 days even when that over stay was based on a change of status which was applied for way before the expiration of an I-94?
-is it possible to get a U.S. immigration to look into this?
-is it also advisable to apply for a study permit in Canada following this, since both countries cross check each other's database?

Thanks a lot for your anticipated response.

Hello VO.
This is a non.immigrant question but I noticed that that thread hasn't been visited by the VO for a long time now.
Please, I need your help in the following:

-is it possible for a VO to place a non-entry bar of 5(five) yrs (i thought it's a 3/10 bar rule) on a U.S. visitors visa because of an overstay of less than 180 days even when that over stay was based on a change of status which was applied for way before the expiration of an I-94?
-is it possible to get a U.S. immigration to look into this?
-is it also advisable to apply for a study permit in Canada following this, since both countries cross check each other's database?

Thanks a lot for your anticipated response.

justwise:
Bro this thread is the fastest growing thread in this section purely because people make their contributions openly here, private conversations will not be available to others here to benefit from.

If somebody gives you wrong advice in private it's difficult to spot but when such happened openly here somebody will spot it.

I'm a lady but I get it. You are right though.

simeon83:
.
Yeah hi,I jz guessed sha,because of ma own experince here in naija...I wz denied in u s embassy here in naija late last year ,and leta applied @ canada embassy last 2months,thou wz delayed on only insuficient fund...and on d u s issue I did,it wz in. Anoda package,me too tot d vo wud contact d u s embsy in oda to complicate matter buh dint..that y I sed so...*d affected person shud nt rely on dis oo*thanks

Oh! These are two different situations. Mine was not just a denial but a ban.

justwise:
You are coming across to me like one, i have edited your previous posts containing the same line. Please stop asking people to pm you for private chat. If you want to contact somebody here then feel free to use the PM to do that.

Hi Justwise,
I actually have 'pm.ed' him. He isn't an agent. He is just like us. I guess that statement was just an innocent one in a bid to offer an advice.
Thanks

akanni:
Crich, personally, i think you should get a lawyer to take up the ban issue and try to resolve it. Since you have evidence to support it, it's worth fighting because it will definitely affect your application to Canada negatively.Though like someone mentioned, presenting docs to support it when you apply for the Canada study visa, I am not positive it will make much impact, I would wonder why you did not clear the issue with US before now.This is my candid opinion, talk to an immigration lawyer and get their advice, its their job.

N.B Sorry, i just saw mevisbleek's comment after i sent mine, we are on the same page!

Thanks Akanni. Will sure do that

simeon83:
[b][/b].
I don't fink is for all applicant....

Hello, Simeon83.
Why do u think it isn't for all applicants. Have u had d experience, or someone u know had it? Pls share.
Thanks

mevisbleek:
My brother I'm so sorry hear this. Your situation is convoluted to say the least. I can only speak for Canada. Canada and usa works together, let me give u an example, I was speeding in new York because I was rushing to make it to Toronto to get ready for work the next day, I was stopped by the police for speeding and was given a ticket. When I got into toronto in a couple of days I got another ticket in the mail by toronto police asking me to pay an additional amount because I was caught speeding in yankee also my license was seized in Canada for 30 days due to that incidence.
Back to your issue, if you over stayed your visa it will be extremely different for Canada to give you study visa cos they can easily pull up ur record from their elder brother (yankee). My advise would be to apply tho but with a strong support letter detailing why you offer stayed and also give reasons why that won't repeat itself when u get to canada. The Vo would believe that if you have done it before u can easily do it again.
I would strongly advise that u hire a reputable immigration (I don't mean all those packaging agents in naija) lawyer maybe in yankee to assist u with this battle.
It's not over my brother I've seen lawyer fight removal orders trust me.
On the yankee side it's either u take the 5yr ban and move on or fight a lawyer to fight the battle for you. I swear to you I'm not trying to sell the services of a lawyer but the Vo's kinda respect a good lawyer.
It is well my brother, no problem is worth killing Ur self over. You can pm me to talk further. I'm not an agent I'm just a dude that got study permit with the help of NL in 2009 and I like to share my personal experience and help others in return

Okay, thanks a lot for your response.
I'm a lady.
I didnt over stay my visa(visa is still valid) but my 6months(i-94).
Like i said, it wasn't my fault. I applied for d status change august 11, my i-94 to expire sept 30, got a response of denial nov 11. Left for nig. dec 19.
The denial was majorly based on school start date. Try n read dt paragraph again.
Thanks

justicia:
Well, this is what they called insufficient: I used 2 sponsors, Dad n Maternal Uncle. Dad wrote he was giving me 3.5M out of 3.8M in his SoA. Uncle wrote he was giving me 4M but he had 2.1M in his SoA, although I showed proof that he earns 11M/yr and he has property. Then my own SoA of 1.1M. So that's it. From what pple here have said, I think the V.O. felt 3.5M was too much for a retired man to give me out of 3.8M and for my Uncle's that his balance was lower than what he promised and what's gonna happen to his dependants.

But they can't keep denying people based on this cos most graduate schools require you pay by credit hour or semester ie in bits.