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Khalesi:
Go through the previous pages especially part 8, you'll find details of the procedure for upfront medicals. Team12 simplified it so well, you won't miss anything.

Note to TRV hopefuls, if something is worth doing then it's worth your time and dedication. When you're advised to go through the previous pages of this thread, it's not like one wants to punish and make others suffer. .......

You are right! I started following this thread in May. I read through for months and just applied for my visa early this month. Even now, I still go through old threads once in a while just to get tips on how to study and survive in Canada.

***Edited
For the new guys, a very easy way to search this thread for info, lets say on "biometrics". Just type "biometrics travelling to canada nairaland" in google.
Thanks to thesoj for this trick.

Also go through the posts of the following Tnuola, team12, hayqinsbFX, thesoj . These are the elders in this thread. They have given out so much info here.

Cheers

olamitunposi:
Hello house, i am about asking a question on behalf of a friend that wants to apply for a Msc programme in unialberta. i want to know if applying would require toefl, Gmat or any English proficiency exams... (Peeps in UniAlbert)

It will be clearly stated on their website. Why not help your friend and browse through??

Zionplace:
VERY URGENT: I already submitted my application, did bio and medical. I am at the moment with my sponsor who needs to confirm if I can edit/reuppload the sponsor letter in order to exchange it for the one that was initially uploaded. WHAT WILL I NEED TO DO HOUSE?

Unfortunately, you cannot. You can only upload a doc after submission if the VO requests for it.
Cheers

ugonnachimezie54:
Please o, is SOP needed for you to get your visa application accepted.. Like is it compulsory to write SOP

In the online visa application, it is optional (I dont know about the paper route).
But you can write write one to explain/clarify issues in your application that are not apparent to the VO. For example, if you have study gaps or going for a course that is not related in anyway to your undergraduate degree or work experience.

Cheers

@ Psalt, I suggest you go through the links below . Then if you have any specific question you ask here. Cheers
**edited also go through this post by Chrigo
https://www.nairaland.com/1475467/travelling-canada-part-5/72#19290079

thesoj:
[size=14pt]***IMPORTANT LINKS***
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CLICK HERE TO FIND A UNIVERSITY IN CANADA

LIST OF ALL POST-SECONDARY AND PGD PROGRAMS IN CANADIAN COLLEGES

CLICK HERE TO FIND A SOP SAMPLE FOR THE VISA OFFICER

CLICK HERE TO FIND A LETTER OF SPONSORSHIP SAMPLE

TIPS ON FINDING A RESEARCH SUPERVISOR FOR RESEARCH OR THESIS-BASED MSC OR PHD

STEPS TO CANADA ONLINE VISA APPLICATION

FIND OUT WHERE STUDY PERMITS ARE PROCESSED FOR NIGERIANS

CLICK HERE FOR A SAMPLE OF LIST OF DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT FOR YOUR STUDY VISA

THE POPULAR TRV CHOPPING DOCUMENTS COMPILATION

MORE POPULAR TRV CHOPPING DOCUMENTS

HOW TO SHRINK YOU FILES FOR YOUR ONLINE VISA APPLICATION

CLICK TO SEE COMMON REASONS FOR DENIAL

HOW TO PAY YOUR FEES IN CANADA FROM NIGERIA 1

SAMPLE LETTER OF INTRODUCTION FROM YOUR WORK PLACE

CIC E-MAIL FOR INQUIRIES

MEDICAL EXAMINATION LOCATIONS IN NIGERIA

HOW MANY YEARS WORK PERMIT IF I STUDY FOR 1 OR 2 YEARS, CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT WORK PERMIT AFTER GRADUATION

CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT IF CIC CALLS THE BANK TO VERIFY A STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT

EXPLANATION FOR
-Purpose of Visit-Travel History-Home ties-Personal asset-Length of proposed stay ETC PART 1
-Purpose of Visit-Travel History-Home ties-Personal asset-Length of proposed stay ETC PART 2
-Purpose of Visit-Travel History-Home ties-Personal asset-Length of proposed stay ETC PART 3

A VERY IMPORTANT CLUE WHEN DRAFTING YOUR SOP

IF YOUR APP IS MORE THAN 8 WEEKS, CLICK HERE TO SEND A CASE SPECIFIC ENQUIRY TO CIC

HOW TO CARRY MONEY TO CANADA FROM NIGERIA AFTER TRV APPROVAL

CHANGING INSTITUTION AFTER TRV & LANDING IN CANADA

thanks to @richcasey
***UPDATED***

kudos4u:
Pls I need someone to put me through on Mycic.After I had successfully completed my application then I submitted and I received a msg in my email box, which I was referred to login to Mycic to check my confirmation code but all I can see is sign in partner. Here is my question am I going to pay to view Mycic account, second which partner it's advice able to chose and third how am I going to pay them. Thanks

First of all, I dont think you have submitted your application if you have not paid. You have to pay online using a master or visa card before you can submit your application.
Secondly, you dont pay to view your account.
You should login using GC key
Cheers

kudos4u:
Pls house want to know how true is this site www.cic.gc.ca and I will be very glad if someone can put me through, here is my Whatsapp number 080xxxxxxxx thanks very much.

The site is as "true" as night and day.
Just go through the site and then ask questions if you dont understand. You dont have to drop your number here.
Cheers

YeToonde:
Hey everyone. I had to register to share my testimony as it may just be what someone particularly needs at a point. Forgive the length cos this thread has been dry for a while compared to when I first found it......
Glory to God!!!

Congratulobia!!

ewilusi:
Hi,
I am of the same predicament, I submitted on the 5th Aug to resume sept but i had to defer for Jan 2016 till date I hvnt gotten any medical call yet. from my tracking number which contains CAAB in it, I learnt it means my application is bin processed here in Lagos. So do I still do a case special enquiry? Tho the processing time in Lagos Nigeria is 41 weeks.. getting fed up and rethinking..

Yes you should do an enquiry cos 41 weeks (about 10 months) is actually not realistic. Most persons here get a response from them within 8 weeks.

BTW, i think CAAB means Abuja cos I did my biometrics in Abuja and my tracking number starts with CAAB.

chigoziri7:
Good morning house. Please i need some advice.

@Khalesi, @thesoj, @montrealer @EmmaMsc and all,
Please as a graduate of french langauge (B.A 2005, 2.1, 3.77 GP) with over 7years professional experience in Human Resources, Apart from applying for an MBA or Masters in HR or Masters in French Language, Which other course or program can i apply to and Justify well in an SOP directly or indirectly using my language skills and professional skills.

Thank you for your advice.

Hi I suggest you go for a masters in HR (study in french language). This should be easier to explain in your SOP.

CHEERS

ceemac:
@EmmaMsc... I sent you a PM as I will like you to lead me on how I can secure admission for 2016 in Elect/Elect with a CGPA of 3.9/5.0..

I will be waiting baba as we are even namesake sef..... Lolz

Off course. I will offer my help to the best of my ability.
Cheers

thesoj:
Summer semester is an optional semester in most schools/programs and is usually when most students take an academic break. Some use the opportunity to get an internship, some use it to get a side job, some use it to spend all their time on research (for mostly PhD and research masters students), some take courses, etc. CIC considers summer to be a scheduled break (unless you commenced your program in the summer session) for international students, during which you can work full-time if you choose to.......

Thanks bro for this. It was revealing

ajaereogechi:
I thank God for his good work in my life... application sumitted :21th of july. Biometric done:21th of july. Medical request: 21th of september. Approval mail:5th. Of oct. Dispatched passport:15th of oct. Trv collected:19th. Of oct.. paper route.georgian college... thanks

Congratulations!

paparazzi1987:
Hello House, Please I need your assistance to interpret this. I got a mail from CIC with below message :


There have been no updates to your application (*********) since you last checked your MyCIC account. Thank you for your patience.

This message is intended for the following e-mail address: xxxxxx@gmail.com. If this message is not for you, please delete it.

When did you apply? Is it up to a month?

fatanu:
Guys pls i opened a proxy cic account just to have a glance of documents i will need, i saw documents fields available to uploaded are few compare to all i have read here. This is for online application.
Please where do you appropriate some supportive documents you make want to add to support your documents e.g
Transcript
Degree Cert
CV
employment letter
study leave & letter of introduction from your company

Where do you appropriate all this documents...No field to upload all this documents for online application

i suggest transcript, cert and cv under "letter of acceptance" and the others under "proof of financial means"

Blindspot is the bomb!

ikem01:
Hello house, I have done my biometrics but it hasn't been updated on my cic account... Is this normal. Online route. I did the biometrics on Monday

what status is showing?

chigoziri7:
Or can it be the VO is wondering why he is going from BSC to Diploma instead of Masters. I understand you cant go lower than your first educational qualification...

Probably, but people in this forum have gone for a diploma after first degree.

My main bone of contention is that: didnt d VO go through his application thoroughly? Are there no documents that shows that he finished last year?

hayqinsbFX:
And my much awaited GcMs has landed
What do u guys think...

Hmm this is clearly a mistake on the part of the VO. how can he claim you've been academically idle for 7 years when you just finished school last year?
Strange stuff

Rickywowoz:
Thanks a lot boss, I'm also going to university of Regina. which program did u apply for?

Electronic Systems Eng.

Rickywowoz:
please house I'm applying for admission into a course based engineering program (M.eng) with the hope of working for sometime and then going for PhD but a friend just told me that I can't go for PhD with an M.Eng degree that you can only do that with a research based masters degree(Msc)....please I want to confirm from the house if this is true

True for the most part. But in my intended school, univ of Regina, you can transfer from an MEng to Msc program or get admitted to a Phd programme with an MEng by taking additional courses.

I suggest you check wether that is possible in your intended school.

Cheers.

I heard the shots too close to stadium junction.it went on for a while

Hmm very plenty
Quantico
Blindspot
The Player
Limitless
Scandal
Homeland
The Blacklist

Oct 2
Online
Univ of Regina
M Eng.

Regina peeps plenty oh

oligee:
Abeg o! bosses in the house help me answer this question na. I am quite new here and I need the information for a friend. Though I have referred him to this forum. But he needs answer to satisfy immediate curiosity and to know exactly what to do next. Thanks in advance.

I think this question is best asked in the express entry thread as most persons here are going for studies.

https://www.nairaland.com/2624318/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/8

Cheers

niyiguy:
My question is, do I need go for my medical before application or medicals after application?

The choice is yours. You can do an upfront medical and submit it with your application OR you submit without one and wait for CIC to send you instructions for medical.

Cheers

annikanyi:
hello house, i am in the process of applying for a masters of law in uni of ottawa and osgoode law school for september 2016, my problem is how to put together my good application package. i have been advised to go through an agent but they are pretty expensive. what do you advise?
are there people in the house that have put out successful applications? i would not mind getting some tips and guideline s on howw to go about it. thank you.

Hi, I really don't know anything about Law, i am going for Elect. Eng.
Other members of the house can help out.
Cheers

uksconsult:
House good evening .please I would love someone to help with this few questions.I applied to a college in Alberta and was given an offer letter for January intake . So my questions are
1,can my husband and son accompany me to Canada . My husband will come back after 1 month because of his business .


2 what forms would both of them fill will applying with me .

3 .can I use 3 different sponsors. . My husband ,my elder sister and my aunt ?

Thanks would luv a response asap

Some persons on this forum like Team12 where able to successfully apply for their kid and husband. You should contact her.

In the meantime you can go through this post for more info https://www.nairaland.com/2367106/travelling-canada-part-8/222#36148014

Also go through the attachment prepared by Tnuola for documents submitted by people that successfully applied with their kid and spouse.

cheers

AverageNed:
Good day house
Please what are the documents required for somebody going for undergraduate

You will find a list of documents in this link. Though it is mostly for graduate study, you can choose the relevant ones. Cheers
https://www.nairaland.com/2367106/travelling-canada-part-8/222#36148014

obiscolly:
Which card works to pay online visa application fee? I've tried UBA and Stanbic mastercard and both didn't work.

thesoj:
GTB Mastercard. 100% sure.

Yeah GTB works effortlessly. But dont know why their excgange rate is very high I was charged 225 naira to 1US$ when I registered for TOEFL in March (CBN rate was 200 naira) and 165 naira to 1CAN$ when I paid the online visa fee last week(CBN rate was 150 naira)

iykedare:
hi guys,

Under the additional documents section,can I upload my other documents as a combined one or will there be provision for me to separate them?

cc montrealer
ayooluwatoni

If you mean under "The Letter of Explanation" section, then yes you upload all the documents as a combined one.

Cheers

teesboy:
Nothing to fret about folks. It is just an indication that your application has been queued up for review by a visa officer which is an actionable activity on the back end but you will not get a message in your MyCIC account to this effect. Remain calm and keep prayer mode fully activated.

Alright. Thanks