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TravelRe: How Easy Is Getting Admission Into Netherlands Univeristies And Visa by deommanuel: 3:56pm On Oct 12, 2022
Hello Everyone.

Please anyone studying at Vrije University here?

I am interested in the business analytics MSc program and I have a 2:2 in chemical engineering. I've looked at the requirements on the website, and I really don't know if I'll be given an offer considering my Bsc background.
TravelRe: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by deommanuel: 12:00pm On Sep 26, 2022
Hello Everyone.

Please for a recent graduate (May 2022), is it necessary to show proof of work experience and salary payslips for visa application?
TravelRe: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by deommanuel: 9:30pm On Sep 12, 2022
Please Everyone, is NYSC certificate compulsory for visa application? (Master's program)
TravelRe: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by deommanuel: 9:29pm On Sep 12, 2022
Light21:
And God did it at his own appointed time. It's me the lady that always come here to cry and ask plenty questions. So today I have come to return all glory to God almighty for granting my husband onshore, myself and our son offshore Visas today.

I pray for those waiting that you will receive your goodnews soon. Visa took exactly 6 months
Congratulations!!!!!!
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by deommanuel: 9:14pm On Sep 07, 2022
Shannon70:
I just use X as a generic comment - whatever it is you believe you did not explain.

US based funds - from friends, family, regardless of their visa status - create a tie to the United States. That is something that needs to be finessed.
Thank You Shannon
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by deommanuel: 2:56pm On Sep 07, 2022
Shannon70:
So questions like this are hard to answer. While there are three things the applicant needs to demonstrate, they are ultimately subjective. (1) Bona fide student; (2) ability to pay; (3) present intent to return to Nigeria. Young people are assumed to have weak ties - therefore one and two need to strong.

When it comes to funding - noting that the school required evidence of ability to pay is better than merely moving money around. What has changed usually needs to be that you did not adequately explain X.
Thank you for responding Shannon. That goes to say that having a US based sponsor isn't a red flag?
How about one on h1b visa?
I also don't understand what point you mean by X in your last sentence.
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by deommanuel: 1:43pm On Sep 07, 2022
Good Afternoon Everyone.

Hope we're all doing good.

I have a question I need help with.
I was denied a F-1 visa last month at the Abuja Consulate. I have a US sponsor.
Is it cool to have my sponsor transfer my COA to my account to show willingness to sponsor me? Anyone who did this for a second trial?

Is it also a good response to "What has changed?" (I'll be sure to include other details like home ties to this question tho)
I understand that it might not be the reason for detail, but I'll appreciate any responses please.

cc : shannon70
TravelRe: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by deommanuel: 3:44am On Sep 02, 2022
Good Morning Everyone.

Please did anyone here apply to and get into University of Adelaide?
Please which Nigerian agent did you use?
I'd like to know if they charged any fees too.

Any information on the school will be appreciated as well.

Cheers grin
TravelRe: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by deommanuel: 9:00pm On Aug 26, 2022
Hello Everyone.
My name is Emmanuel. It's a pleasure to be here.
I've been going through the thread and I have a lot of questions to ask.

1. I finished a Bsc in Chemical Engineering in November 2021 (2:2 grade) and I'm looking to apply for a MSc in Business analytics or information systems. Would it be easy to make this switch?

2. I do not have any work experience yet. How will this affect my application?

I want to ask if there's a dedicated community where alot of applicants help each other or something. I'm ready to do the work but I'd really love some guidance on the journey.
Any general advice will be greatly appreciated too.

Thank you Everyone.
TravelRe: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by deommanuel: 11:03am On Apr 09, 2022
Beverlyhills:
Put in a good study application , dont leave anything to chance.
Look out for the student section here and get more information.
Will do.
Thanks a bunch.
TravelRe: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by deommanuel: 11:56pm On Apr 08, 2022
Hello Everyone.

I've been seeing alot of comments on first time travelers and how they're usually denied french visas.
Is this applicable to only tourist/visit visas? Do they usually reject study visa applications from first time travelers?
Is education a good route to enter France with?
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by deommanuel:
Becky42:
Good evening , is there anyone here with admission to University of Little rock , Arkansas ?
Hiii!! I got an offer.
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by deommanuel:
Themaths:
I'm currently at University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Do you have any questions?
YES PLEASEEEEE!!! I've been searching for you all my life. Haha. I got an offer for the MS-BISA program at ualr this morning.
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by deommanuel: 4:29pm On Jan 15, 2022
fairheart:
IF YOU NEED GRE MATERIALS, QUOTE AND DROP YOUR EMAIL UNDER THIS COMMENT.
deommanuel@gmail.com

Thank You so much
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by deommanuel: 6:12pm On Dec 07, 2021
deommanuel:
Hello Everyone.
Glad to be here.

Please I'd like to ask if it's a wise idea to apply for a certificate program in the US?
If yes, is it difficult getting a visa for that?
I finished with a B.Eng in Chemical Engineering (2.2) but I'd like to switch to a business analysis program.
Please to add to this, if I have high GRE and TOEFL test scores, can a university with a minimum requirement of 2.1 still offer me admission?

Secondly, are graduate assistantships available for course based masters? Is it possible to get some form of tuition fee reduction if going for a course based masters?
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by deommanuel: 4:31pm On Dec 07, 2021
deommanuel:
Hello Everyone.
Glad to be here.

Please I'd like to ask if it's a wise idea to apply for a certificate program in the US?
If yes, is it difficult getting a visa for that?
I finished with a B.Eng in Chemical Engineering (2.2) but I'd like to switch to a business analysis program.
I'd greatly appreciate any response to this..
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by deommanuel: 9:23am On Dec 07, 2021
Hello Everyone.
Glad to be here.

Please I'd like to ask if it's a wise idea to apply for a certificate program in the US?
If yes, is it difficult getting a visa for that?
I finished with a B.Eng in Chemical Engineering (2.2) but I'd like to switch to a business analysis program.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 19 by deommanuel: 11:56am On Aug 15, 2021
Lekiboboe:
MY LANDING GIST!!!!

KLM Flight at MMIA, Ikeja. Lagos to Amsterdam (almost 6hrs layover at Amsterdam Airport), Amsterdam to Toronto.

Got to the Airport 4pm, August 11th

Brought three bags (22kg Clothes, 20kg Food), Laptop bag with my laptop, clear bag having my docs. & some other Contents (chips) inside of it.

Interestingly, the first search port , they checked my first bag which was having my clothes in it, as I was trying to bring my second bag (which contained Food stuffs) , they said I shouldn't bother, was quite surprised. Because i know i might not be able to go out during quarantine, I packed a substantial amount of food stuffs and ready to eat foods such as Peanuts, Chips etc. The second bag i used to pack my foodstuffs was a Traveling bag, am assuming they thought it was Clothes that was also inside that bag. In a nutshell I wasn't directed to Nigerian Quarantine Agriculture service, I went straight to KLM post to check-in.


Documents Asked;
- International Passport
- LOA
- Tuition Payment. Receipt from the School
- Negative COVID-19 Test
- Enrollment Letter was asked but i had only "Travel Authorization Letter (Travel Support Letter)", Enrolment letter wasn't available, my DLI would not give me cos my Program is an in-person and they told me i need to be in Canada in physical, get the STUDY PERMIT before I can be allowed to register. The KLM staff was a bit skeptical about me not having ENROLLMENT LETTER, but only TRAVEL SUPPORT LETTER, I had to show her the e-mail from the school to prove that what I was saying was legit, she called her OGA, the oga sha scanned thru the TRAVEL SUPPORT LETTER and the mail, he was pointing out a portion of that letter to her & told her "I was good to go".

She directed me to another port to check in my luggage, and i met another lady, she asked for my passport, gave me YELLOW card that I should fill it and also write the name of my destination, DLI, Naija Phone number on it, then she gave me my boarding pass (Lagos to Amsterdam, Amsterdam to Toronto)

From there, I sat down somewhere near one Foreign Affairs mini office. I was jejely waiting there, Mumsy, Dad & my Aburo (sisto) were with me. Naxo one man with I.D card just come meet my mumsy say, is she your son, mumsy answer " yes". He come talk say make me i follow am (he looks like a Custom/immigration/foreign affairs staff, wasn't able to see details about his ID, but he be like say he get mouth for that airport, he was on a casual outfit, not in Uniform). He was with some travellers going to Canada as well. Naxo me just follow am, he told mumsy, say make dem give him her fone make he snap us Sharp sharp, telling her that " after this place they are not allowed to follow me to the Immigration section".

Mumsy come dey kinda cry, hug me, me come dey feel emotional but smiling, Daddy and my Aburo (sisto) no cry but we hugged, snapped pictures and said their BYES to me.

So i went through the Naija Immigration section, and it was seamless. This man was in our front all through, I no know wetin him dey follow those Customs guys, immigration guys talk. I guess that man na one ANGEL. I was with my one year Living Expenses in Cash $8K USD (equivalent to $10K CAD), I wasn't able to get PTA for naija bank cos my ticket na ONE WAY.

Naija Immigration guys only asked of my:
- International Passport
- Boarding Pass
- Yellow Card.

He made a stamp on my PASSPORT, collected my YELLOW CARD, gave me back my boarding pass and said I can go.

We went to another port of immigration, commot belt, remove shoes, remove phone, remove laptop put on big tray like that,entered the other side and left.

In a nutshell, I didn't grease anybody hands, nobody asked me for money (anything for the boys), nobody asked "how much is with you" customs seff no ask me any question, i just walk pass them as that man dey go for our front . I was just being attended to like a DIPLOMAT and all was a cruise.

Along the line I saw one cute yarinya (kai walahi odo wun yefe wink ), his Dad/guardian (an Airport/Aviation staff I guess) was with her putting her thru, na so we gather dey together dey gist till our Amsterdam Flight was called for boarding, but our seat come far, nobody to gist with again huh

FLIGHT FROM LAGOS TO AMSTERDAM (SCHIPOL AIRPORT)
Flight departed Naija : 11pm , August 11th

Food Was quite OK, Oyinbo Food, chai.... We were served twice. Me just zip my Orange Juice after eating.

Movies Yapa cool,
I watched GOLD STATUE (Gabriel Afolayan, Sola Sobowale, RMD, Kalu Ikeagu) but didn't complete the movie, BOB Abishola TV series and WonderWoman 1984

Got to Amsterdam 5am the next day " August 12, we waited till 10.45am (5-6hrs stop over) before announcement was made about boarding the Flight going to Toronto from Amsterdam, we were on queue, the KLM staff there asked for my Docs., told him I was a student.

Showed him my
- COVID-19 Negative PCR test
- Boarding Pass
- Passport
- Travel Authorization Letter

He said I should make sure I show all documents to the CBSA guys at Toronto P.O.E. & he wished me a safe trip

I can count the number of Dark skin passengers on that aircraft, 80% of them were Whites, Middle East & Asians.

FLIGHT FROM AMSTERDAM TO TORONTO

On the KLM flight from Amsterdam to Toronto, we were served oyinbo food, me i just jejely asked for Natural Orange Fruit juice all through to press the food, the food was delicious, and was jejely sipping it (to keep boosting my immune system). I was able to complete the MOVIE (GOLD STATUE) on this flight, also saw the movie "Godzilla vs KingKong".

We arrived Toronto Pearson Airport 12.45pm (journey was 6-hours). We Trekked wella before getting to the CBSA officers check point. There was a machine i visited first with my international Passport (for Scanning) & also answered some questions, and also the machine snapped my picture, when i was through, a white slip was printed out automatically with my picture on it and some other info.

So I was on the queue, met an immigration officer (a Cute woman with a latina-like face attended to me);
she asked me
- why are you in Canada, told her to "TO STUDY"
- International Passport
- Negative COVID-19 Test result
- ArriveCAN receipt.

So on that slip that had my picture in it, she made a remark with a Marker on it, gave me back, and also gave me a Paper having some information about COVID-19.

So I proceeded to the next immigration officer.

He asked for my
- Passport (Gave to him)
- Why I was in Canada?
- Is this my first time in Canny?
- What DLI (School) are you attending?
- ArriveCAN receipt

Within 5-minutes, he printed my STUDY PERMIT, on that letter there was an information which shows I can work as a student & he also gave me a Work permit (Co-op Work permit). In a nutshell i got two WORK PERMITS.

I was directed to an exit, met another immigration officer, he asked how much was with me, I told him $8K USD ($10K CAD equivalent), was trying to bring it out, he just said "you can go"

Went to claim my LUGGAGE, saw my first bag, was intact, saw my second bag containing the food stuffs, the Bag has been opened, zip messed up, the KLM staff come dey apologize say na the people wey arrange my load no do am well, and talk say the few turbulence that happened in the air affected some luggage including mine. i checked if all was intact and discovered nothing was taking cos i get list of everything in a paper. cool

I am not vaccinated, so i went for my rapid on arrival PCR TEST, they asked if I have reg. on the switch health website, I said YES. So I went to switch health (representing TORONTO) to do the COVID-19 TEST. Afterwards, I.was directed to go get my COVID-19 TEST KIT

Note:
If you are landing at TORONTO PEARSON AIRPORT (YYZ) make sure you reg. at the switch health website so you won't waste your time at the airport.

I connected to their Wifi and got across to my Airbnb host, cos she say make I call her if I don finish with Border officials.

My Airbnb host (a Philippine Woman) come use her OCHARA TEAR RUBBER TOYOTA JEEP come pick me for Airport go the Airbnb Location. She was very nice and welcoming, we gist small sha, and i related to her wella as if we don know each other before, she was enjoying our convo all through, me jz dey use some Geography totori her. We got to the Airbnb Location & she showed me around, her place make sense, bed dey bounce wella, WiFi dey (the speed no be here at all, I come use style remember my GLO network for Naija, wey I go Switch-On the WiFi, climb tree up go out am to receive fast network reception). grin

So far so good, Quarantine as being dope, na one Israeli guy dey the other apartment , he is fully vaccinated but was staying in a room in that same Airbnb. The guy sha help me change small money, rate was dope sha, come help me buy Groceries. He talk say if I need anything make I holla at him.

All I can say is, GOD TOOK PERFECT CONTROL, journey was long but amazing

I MUST say ORILEDE CANADA is damn amazing" no fire brigade approach from anyone, no body blood dey hot for here. Everyone looks cool , respectful and ready to help, everything na SEMPE SEMPE for here.

I pray for everyone awaiting a decision from IRCC, your Canadian Dreams would come to reality soon & very soon!!!

Peace!!!
Thank You for such detailed gist.

May God guide you in all your ways Chief!!

Super Congratulations to you!!!!! cool
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 19 by deommanuel: 6:21pm On Aug 05, 2021
STRICK00:
HELLO EVERYONE I HAVE BEEN A SILENT READER ON THIS PLATFORM


HELP ME REJOICE, MY PPR JUST DROPPED ON MY 6TH APPLICATION

I HAVE BEEN IN TEARS SINCE 5am WHEN I SAW THE UPDATE

I WILL COME BACK TO SHARE MY STORY
Omooh!!!

I rejoice with you today!!!
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 19 by deommanuel: 6:14pm On Aug 05, 2021
Jeff5gold:
Landing gist landing gist landing gist grin grin grin grin


So I arrived at MMA, all those serious looking bag boys carried my luggage, I think say them be better people until they told me I needed to buy yellow card 6 thousand naira that without the yellow card, I won’t be allowed to board or immigration will charge me 200 dollar, well I quickly made it clear to them that I came to the airport with no money atall not even dollar….I nor get money to waste.

Flight was by 11pm check-in started by 4PM they asked for my
Enrolment letter
Acceptance letter
School fees receipt


The airline staff (KLM) verified the documents, Omo one fyn woman..I nor just understand just squeeze face Dey say 3 weeks to resumption…Omo I being 1 faint …after snapping those documents I mentioned earlier, I was asked to bring my covid test result…then I realize I’m good to go ����

If you are traveling..buy snacks or anything put for your bag….hunger almost kill me.

So when I arrived Toronto airport; officer asked me if I have been accepted by the school I’m going to, I said yes, and he said if I have proof I told him yes and should him my acceptance letter.
He was observing the letter then I gave him my letter of introduction without him asking grin
Then he ask if I have paid my fee .. I told him yes and gave him my receipt…he observe the receipt and he said …oboy your admission letter say 15k then why did you pay 3k …..I just smile and said ….we are allowed to pay per the courses you are offering and I will be offering only 3 courses that’s why I paid 3k …..he just node head
So I told him I have my covid result…he asked me to bring it.
Then he started asking me some questions, Omo …I think the officer was looking at my file and asking me questions from there. I realize that when he called the name of my sponsor grin. And asked about his job. I told him every every.
So he ask if I have proof of funds….I told him my sponsor refused to give me grin (I forget to carry o)
Then final question..what will you be doing till your school resume….I told him quarantine grin
So he printed my study permit Nd SiN stuf …..Nd started advising me that I can work for 20 hours then holiday time, I can work for 40 hours….and I can go back to Nigeria for visiting (I just shake my head for my mind).
So that’s all….then I was walking down to the next part I started hearing…hello sir, hello sir , hello sir…..I didn’t bother looking back ….I nor believe say immigration officer go Dey call me sir….I finally looked back, it was d officer and he gave me one of my print out that I forgot with him grin……


So I went to claim my baggage.
After that, I went to do covid test, then after that …went to one joint to wait for my shuttle to my hotel. Nice hotel nice view, Everything went smooth and I thank God for a safe trip.
Wishing everyone coming this fall Safe travels.

I use style like their food sha.
This is Beautiful!!!

Thanks for sharing.

May the Land of Canada favour you!
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 19 by deommanuel: 7:08pm On Aug 03, 2021
@lekiboboe and any other persons that can help.

What school and course will you advise for someone with the following:

BSC Economics 3.45 cgpa
Works with Fed govt ministry of Labor and employment
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 19 by deommanuel: 5:37pm On Aug 03, 2021
Metari1:
Welcome back!

You always cross my mind. Good to hear from you. Sorry about the delay, and greatly admire your selfless kindness even during this short delay. We will be rejoicing with you soon!

Big thanks to vicky, was glad to help.
Thanks so much!!

Hope you've been good too?
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 19 by deommanuel: 5:36pm On Aug 03, 2021
Kenthro:
it will end in praise surely. have you gotten PPR
Nopesy.

Not yet
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 19 by deommanuel: 4:10am On Aug 03, 2021
Hello Nairaland grin grin

I do not know how to begin this post, but na God go help me.


First, I want to say a big Thank You to Vicky. I dunno your moniker but you know yourself. Thank You for helping reach out to the family here on my behalf. I really appreciate you for that!

Next I'll like to appreciate the entire Nairaland family for the show of love. Omohh e no easy. My heart is full of so much gratitude to every single one of you.

No need to make this a long post abeg undecided
Ending of April no funny for me atall
Robbed on April 25
Application denied on April 27.
It was even more painful as I had to view it on my PC screen. The thing just bold for my face. cry

Hehe
Regardless, I give all the glory to God. It was a really long wait, and it was worth every single second of it.
Thank You to everyone here who in one way or the other contributed to my application.

Here's my Timeline.

Got admitted to Uom to study International Business in October, 2020

Application Submitted - Dec 16
Biometrics completed - Dec 22
NSE Request Letter - Dec 24
Upfront Medicals. - March 24
Medicals Updated. - April 12
Letter of Refusal. - April 27

My application was processed via the normal route. I was denied based on Personal Assets blah blah, cos I know I finished them with my SOP godi. grin

I'm back now and willing to help as many as I can on this journey or lemme just say application grin
I'm willing to go through as many SOPs as I can.
I'm ready to answer as many questions as possible.
Let's all get involved in any little way we can.
For Charles Dickens says, "No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another"

My advice to everyone who's yet to apply or waiting for a decision?
Please do not be scared. I know it sounds impossible but on the long run you'll discover your fear and worry doesn't change anything.
If your application was denied, don't give up too. Keep refiring until you hit your target.

I wish everyone awaiting PPR good news in the shortest possible time.

Believe me when I say this..

It will end in Praises!
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 18 by deommanuel: 3:25pm On Apr 26, 2021
Emmyzdon:
Goodday house,

I submitted my application on April 20, 21 and did my biometrics on April 23, 2021. I submitted MBS and IELTS result with d application. I observed that my biometrics was effected on April 23. See a screenshot of what my profile is showing as it is still showing action required after by biometrics has been updated.

Is it advisable I book medicals now?

Pls can someone explain to me. Thanks
Hello,

You recently just submitted your application. In my opinion, you should allow things flow for a while before going for medicals.

Your Portal is most likely going to be updated very soon.

Please do not worry yourself.

IT WILL END IN PRAISES
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 18 by deommanuel: 3:15pm On Apr 26, 2021
tobi12345:
Dear people of God , I applied for study since November 16. , 2021 and I sent several mails . Recently got this feedback from with response below.
On Thursday, April 22, 2021, 6:16 AM, nrobi-immigration@international.gc.ca wrote:

Good day,

In response to your email enquiry below, kindly note that this application is still under active review by our office. At the moment, we are not in a position to give a clear indication of when we anticipate finalizing this application.

However, we wish to inform you that our office is doing the necessary to ensure that this application is processed and finalised within the shortest timeframe possible.

We trust that this information suffices in responding to your enquiry.

Regards,

What does this mean people ?
Should I withdraw my application or give them time . My school resume next month May 2021.
Hello

To add to what @onweke said, I recently just got this exact same email. All we can really do is to wait for IRCC to send our PPR.

IT WILL END IN PRAISES..
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 18 by deommanuel: 12:00am On Apr 25, 2021
Ibukun2000:
Thanks....You r next to testify
AMEN & AMEN!
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 18 by deommanuel: 12:00am On Apr 25, 2021
Yk45:
No landing gisting since, wetin happen una never travel since?
You know the process just got more stressful, with the hotel quarantine and all. So settling in could take a while.

Or maybe it's the cold in some cities. Hehe

Whatever it is, I'm sure they'll be back to gist us soon.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 18 by deommanuel: 11:47am On Apr 24, 2021
ajikaz2003:
###### LONG POST ALERT ######


It’s Testimony Time

Guys, I wish to share my success story in order to encourage others who have been delayed. First of all, I thank Mr. Frankrobbn1, Mr. JustMellow, Mr. Lekiboboe, and other contributors for their selfless services here. I also appreciate some people who have been trying to answer questions in the absence of the gurus, but most times your answers are wrong and misleading.

Secondly, I like to thank Mr. Frankrobbn1 again because he made efforts to ensure I get approved this time, after 2 previous attempts. He is truly a guru. From the choice of course, to choosing the University, including review of LOE & IMM forms, with covering all possible refusal technicalities in my LOE. I appreciate your help, Mr. Frankrobbn1, Almighty Allah will bless you.


1st Application - Online (Did it myself)

- Course: Post-Bachelor Certificate in Accounting.
- School: University of Lethbridge, Alberta
- Sponsorship: Self
- Application submitted – October 9, 2019
- Application refused – November 6, 2019
- Refusal reasons: Family ties and Employment situation


2nd Application - Online (Done by a Canadian Immigration Lawyer)

- Course: Post-Bachelor Certificate in Accounting.
- School: University of Lethbridge, Alberta
- Sponsorship: Self
- Application submitted – November 29, 2019
- Application refused – January 28, 2020
- Refusal reasons: Family ties and Purpose of visit
- GCMS Notes: No evidence on file of PA’s acceptance to Master of Accounting as stated (VO made a mistake here and we pointed it out in the new LOE), and the Applicant’s plans of study appear vague and poorly documented.


3rd (Approved) Application - Online (With all NSE documents)

- Course changed to: Master of Management – International Accounting & Finance
- School changed to: University of Windsor, Ontario
- Sponsorship: Self
- Intake: September 2021, but was changed to May 2021 while my application was in progress
- Application submitted – February 10, 2021
- Submission confirmation – February 10, 2021
- Upfront medical approved – February 16, 2021
- Eligibility review started – February 17, 2021
- Ghost update 1 – February 24, 2021
- Ghost update 2 – February 26, 2021
- Ghost update 3 – March 3, 2021 (GCMS shows that LOA was confirmed this date)
- New LOA for May 2021 – March 19, 2021, sent via IRCC & Kenya Webforms March 20
- Follow-up emails – Started March 22, 2021, twice a week to Kenya, later to London, and Beijing.
- Email acknowledgement – Received once only from Kenya on March 22 with application still in process. I realized there are 2 types of acknowledgements: (1) Active review: if you receive this, then your application is not almost finalized yet, (2) In process: this means your application is in advanced stage.
- Ordered GCMS notes (through a colleague in Canada, I think it’s faster this way) – March 31, 2021
- PPR & BVL Received – April 12, 2021
- Passport received by VFS Abuja – April 15, 2021
- Passport stamped and Counterfoil received – April 15, 2021
- UPS picked up passport – April 15, 2021
- LOI received – April 16, 2021
- UPS delivered passport – April 19, 2021
- GCMS received – April 19, 2021
- Application Visa Office: Nairobi Primary & Windsor Secondary, but application was finalized by Lagos. PPR & LOI came from Lagos.


Lessons learnt:
(1) Career progression is very important,
(2) Significance of fund and its accessibility cannot be over emphasized,
(3) Home ties carry heavy weight, especially family/economic/volunteering, etc
(4) Travel history is an added advantage for matured students like me (40+), Lagos VO acknowledged this in the GCMS notes.


Documents Submitted

(1) Client Information (with a table of content)
- Letter of Explanations (7 pages)
- Education certificates & transcripts
- CV
- Employment documents (past & present), including awards & pay stubs for present job
- Statements for liquidated Investments to back up 2 huge lump sums (this is very important)
- My wife’s letter of introduction & support, Marriage certificate, kids’ birth certificates, wife & kids’ NIN documents, wife & kids’ passports & visas, Family & wedding pictures
- Investment document in my wife’s name to show money will be available for the welfare of my family when I am away
- CAC documents for my businesses
- Professional certificates, including copies of Financial Statements I have signed before
- Documents to support volunteering activities, both religion & sports
- My Car document
- Travel history documents, old passports with visa & stamps
- NSE documents


(2) Proof of Fund (with a table of content)
- $4 CAD tuition fee deposit
- 1 year MyBank Statement Certificate
- 1 year regular Bank statement with fund more than my entire tuition fee + LE + Miscellaneous
- Pension RSA Statement with reasonable balance
- Investment letter in my wife’s name
- Documents for Residential Properties with Valuation reports and proof of rental Income

(3) All the 3 IRCC Forms (Well reviewed by Mr. Frank)


Parting notes
(1) Prospective applicants must be patient
(2) Do not disturb IRCC office if your application has not exceeded processing time or your resumption date is not approaching or your tuition payment deadline is not due soon
(3) It seems Airlines from India & Pakistan aren’t allowed to enter Canada now, so IRCC may shift attention to the Applications from Nigeria, please get set for your good news
(4) Endeavour to go the way of NSE
(5) I feel sad when I read negative comments about Nigeria here, please let’s stop it. It will come to haunt you or other Nigerians. Every country has her challenges, please let’s speak well of our country

BEST OF LUCK TO EVERYONE AWAITING GOOD NEWS
IT HAS ENDED IN PRAISES!

CONGRATULATIONS
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 18 by deommanuel: 11:41am On Apr 24, 2021
Ibukun2000:
Truly there's always light at the end of a tunnel

After the long wait... Waited for 14months

Mercy Showed up( Anu nimorigba)

God is just too Faithful to Fail

My Study Permit has been Approved
Delay is not denial oooo my people

Applied initially 2019 and i was refused(Denied)
Reapplied Feb 24,2020.. It get mails from IRCC till mid last year i was asked to reapply again cos my application has lapsed one year

Medical request - Feb 8 2021
Medical Examination- March 24
Medical Passed-March 26
Biometrics Validation- April 15
Approval- April 22
WHAT GOD CANNOT DOES NOT EXIST AND IT WILL NEVER EXIST.. It Can ONLY be GOD..���
Join Me to Thank JEHOVAH OVERDO�‍♀️�‍♀️�‍♀️ as HE has done it for me HE will do it for you...�
My Medical Examination partner. cheesy

IT HAS ENDED IN PRAISES!!!

CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN!
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 18 by deommanuel: 4:07am On Apr 24, 2021
MsJanez01:
Wow... never knew u were still waiting oh. God will come through for us all. Dec is a long wait

It will end in praise
AMEN smiley
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 18 by deommanuel: 8:26pm On Apr 23, 2021
Teenie19:
Amen!!! Congrats in advance!!!! thanks for telling me your AOR on time! grin grin
Thank You for responding.

IT WILL END IN PRAISES FOR US ALL!

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