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DereI:

I can see the gurus are coming back gently. Welcome back Miss Derel.

123baba:
I have gotten mail for passport submission, my course is 2 years, but my passport have less than a year Validity.. do i need to get another passport? Because i saw on the mail that my passport needs to be valid throughout

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123baba,
Congratulations! You don't need to renew your passport here before submitting it to CIC. Just submit your passport as instructed. Your visa will be issued with the validation of your passport. Once you get to Canada you can renew your passport and apply for an extension of your Visa.

OFFICIALAEL:
Sorry about the delay. From the VO’s report you failed to convince him/her that you have strong financial backing and that there’s high job opportunity in your career path here in Nigeria. My questions to you are
1. How many years is the program?
2. Did you pay one year tuition?
3. Did your sponsor transfer 10,000 CAD to your acc as living expense fee
4 How much liquid cash did your sponsor show during your application? And did he/she explain source of income ? (Note that it’s not advisable to use a company or business account )
5. In your SOP did you explain why this program, why Canada, future plans after studying, how the program exposes you to opportunities in Nigeria. Stating brief and concise meaningful accounts of each year since your graduate study.
6 lastly if you are working here in Nigeria did you submit documents to back it up.

Nice job OFFICIALAEL

Laurel10:
Please house I will be writing TOEFL on the 10th of March and I'm registering through this people B.YMafit Center, they it's stated they have their office in Abuja but I'm in Lags, I'm want to register with them cos they're running a promo at a reduced price of #40,000.

Please I want to know if they're very legit before I pay on Monday. Is there anyone who knows about them?

Secondly, please I need guidance with the registration and actual exam. Your info and advice will be highly appreciated.
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What institution are you heading to in Canada? Did the institution ask you to complete an English test bearing that you are coming from an English speaking country?
English language proficiency requirement is always waived for Nigerian students. So check properly in order not to waste your money for TOEFL IBT.

= Prudento

As i said earlier, Doing upfront medicals is not compulsory whether paper route or online route. It only helps in fastening the visa process and nothing more.

The duration before cic will request for medicals - That we don't have answers to.
If your application is successfully reviewed you will be called to complete a medical test.

Asapant:
Guys.. I Graduated from Houdegbe North American University, Benin Republic. I guess I shouldn't have issue concerning Travel history ...

Travel history is not a factual reason for visa refusal. Do your best by tackling other related refusal grounds not TRAVEL HISTORY. Moreover, having a Benin Republic visa is as good as not having Travel history at all, because the Visa don't count. A good travel history are European countries, Australia, North America, America etc...

MICHV1:
The humble return of MICHV... for those who could recognize my moniker!!!

TRV Doctor..... Sacrificial Lamb !!! I will be back with full update and to give the hopeless, hope!

On this thread I started my journey and on this thread I ll come to give back and convert and win souls

Of course yes the bold made me to remember you MichV.

Asapant:
Thanks boss.. Are you planning admissions into any institution ?? Let's share ideas

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No Boss. Currently on visa process now.

ParadiseAce:
pls I need help here,I want to apply for my masters degree in a school at Canada and Australia but the school I wanted to apply dont offer my course of study,please can someone send me a link of school that offers Accounting or any related course...thanks...

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Explore to schools like: University of Saskatchewan.
Memorial University of Newfoundland.
University of British Columbia .
Univeristy of Manitoba.
Carleton university

Lastly check this site: www.google.com

Prudento:
Hello Guys,
I just got admission and Research Assistantship funding of $12,000CAD/year for two years at Mcgill, MSC. My fees is $10100 Cad. I do not have ANY supplemental funding. But my supervisor at McGill keeps saying I should apply for TRV with that amount and it would fly. Please how do u advise?

Prudento
Get a SPONSPOR to support your visa application, preferably a close relative with good bank statement, this will help alot in tackling the issues of insufficient funds that will be raised by a visa officer.

Asapant:
For those applying for PGD. I think it's advisable to apply for a 2 year program.. Because the V.O might probably think someone going for a year program could be desperate to run out of Nigeria. My thought..

Bosses in the house. What do you guys thiNk about my submission

Asapant
You're correct Sir! The length of stay in Canada matters alot on applicant application.

Prudento:
Please do you have to wait until you're instructed by the vfs before doing medical test?

Prudento,

No! If you wish you can complete upfront medicals and attach the E-medicals slip to your application. Upfront medicals helps in faster processing of your visa. So, if you do not undergo an upront medicals then you have to wait for CIC to instruct you to complete medicals, when such notification comes from CIC then it's a sign of success/visa approval.

swisster:
happy Sunday fam.
please house, which hospital is the cheapest for medical clearance and how much does it cost.please help me out. Thank you.

Children Practice Ikoyi Lagos. It cost 28,050K.
You need two (2) passport photographs and a copy of your int'l passport bio data page.

Doraries:
Nice one Frankrobbn1... thanks for these helpful tips and keep up the good work you're doing here.

Please I would like to know if it's advisable to go for a PGD in Project Management in Canada after an MBA program in UK or would another Masters in project management be ok?

Reason I'm going for project management is because
I run a company here in Nigeria, partly projected towards conference/workshop organization. But from my experience so far, I discovered that I need to learn more on how to handle these projects and I feel that an in-depth project management course/program would help a lot.

On another note, I don't mind going for a PhD in Canada but how easy is it for me get through the admission process including finding a supervisor as well as getting funding for the program?
Your candid advice will be highly appreciated.
Cheers

Doraries,

Option 1-) If you've so much interest in this program PROJECT MANAGEMENT, having an MBA in Uk. I best suggest you go for a Phd. I'll like to also let you know that there are PhD students here in person of MAZI (Maziude) who is already in Canada, you can possibly Pm him and get informations from him and Silk07 who is presently active on this great forum. The both of them can be of paramount assistance in proof reading your letters and securing funding for you.

Option 2-) Go for another Masters degree in project management in Canada and don't disclose it to CIC that you already have an MBA in UK. This will also fly.

The above are my two opinions. As for the PGD, Its not a welcome idea.

All the best!

sogima:
Please is SOP same as Letter of Intent/ letter of explanation.

Yes it"s thesame. It's left for you to decide which name suits you best. Most applicants here uses SOP mainly for their study intent and Letter of explanation to address the concerns of the visa officer regarding their previous denied application. So it's left for you to choose anyone.

Ekoishome:
Hello House,
I would like to know from more experienced people if with my profile can get admitted to a Canadian University for an MSc program up to PhD. Though my grand intention is to remain after studies and raise my family there . Please see my profile,
Close to 39 yrs, married no kids yet, 12 yrs work experience in multinationals for which 2.5yrs was for a Canadian coy based out of Nigeria on a managerial position , I have assets I can dispose to raise funds tuition,feeding and housing even up to 4years if I chose not to work in addition to other yielding investments at home.Education Bsc, MBA
My ultimate desire would be for hubby to join me.
Would like to know if my application can fly.

Thanks as I await feedback.

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Ekoishome,

You have a good profile for Express Entry pool, since you have grand intention to reside legally with your family in Canada, go for EE using the below link:

https://www.nairaland.com/4212543/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/342

I'm certain you will attain a great CRS score. Canada needs people like you. Please rush into the pool.

All the best!

sKeetz:
Please house, I need your advice

I am currently 24 years old and am considering going back to school, I finished secondary school 8 years ago and I couldnt proceed to the university due to circumstances beyond my control.

I want to apply to schools in the canada for a bachelors degree, I am ready to take SAT/TOEFL if that will increase my chances of getting admitted. My question is what are my chances of getting the visa considering my age and what can I do to increase my chances.

Thank you all.

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sKeetz,
Coming from an English speaking country, You don't need to sit for an English test prior securing admission into Canadian universities.
Explore to schools like: University of Manitoba
University of Winnipeg
Brandon University
The above mentioned school are very fast in admission decision(issuance of acceptance letter), you only need your waec result.

Your Age has nothing to do with your application for visa, you need to explain your study gaps, what have you been doing all this while and why do you decide to pursue your bachelor's degree now in Canada not Nigeria. If you can provide answers to this questions and explain clearly your study gaps and interests. Your visa will be approved.

All the best.

olugere:
Hello,

I will to defer the admission as style to keep the admission because I don't have money and I want to keep admission , or can I write them that they should give more time before paying.

The program is 1 year, please advise I don't know what to do

I just want to secure this admissions in as my PhD admission did not click

It will be best you defer the admission, as it will give you the chance/privilege to run around to pay for your fees.

Asapant:
Hello guyz.. I currently need your guide. I graduated 2.62/4.0. Now I plan to apply to Wilfrid Laurier for masters in communication and masters in public relations at mount saint Vincent uni respectively.. Do you guyz think I can secure a masters with my GPA ?


Please you guys should kindly see to my issue..

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Check the admission requirements from the University webpage. Canadians institutions minimum requirement is 2.1 CPGA, if your grade point is up to this, you can fit in for a Masters degree. While some schools usually checks your last 2 years in the University. So explore more on the school webpage, possibly email the admission office.

Omoarukheo:
Hi guys,

I just got my admission to university of Windsor and i am about to apply for my visa but i have certain difficulties and your wise counsel would definitely go a long way

1, i am 21 years old and i finished my Nysc November 2017 and I am currently Unemployed, please how do i tackle the issue of current employment situation

2, Please what can i use as home ties as i currently have no properties or money, my account is on zero balance right now

3, my dad is my main sponsor and he has close to 10 million in his account, will it be wise to use a family friend as a co sponsor and is it necessary for her to transfer money to me or is an affidavit of sponsorship enough ? note that my dad is bearing all the expenses and this is just a move to boost the finances

4, if i have to use her as the co sponsor, how can i show my relationship with her?

please gurus in the house attend to this

God bless

Omoarukheo,
1-) Current employment situation shouldn't be your worries now, simply let them know you're a fresh graduate, you just finished serving your home country and since then you have been gathering and preparing for your masters degree(admission) in Canada. You will be fine, they won't question you for that.

2-) You must not have property before your application can be approved. Simply add your parents landed property, business assests it's also a good tie to you and also include the birth certificates of each and every members of your family.

3-) 10Million is good to an extent. If I may ask how many dependants does your father have matters alot. Sponsporing your education in Canada will it pose to be a burden to his business, family and personal welfare?. After paying your tuition how much is left as his available balance. Remember you need to show proof of funds for your first year tuition and living expenses of 10,000CAD and you father must certify the visa officer that funding for future years exist i.e by adding documents regarding to his source of income .
Yes you can use a co-sponspor if the financial strain will be much on your dad and will affect his available balance. Just make sure the co-sponsor shows commitment towards financing your studies in Canada by either paying paying your tuition or transferring funds into your personal account.

4-) Since your co-sponspor is no way related to you. Let her pay your tuition or transfer funds into your account, it will go a long way in addressing proof of relationship. Also, remember to get vital documents from your co-sponsor and everything will be equal.

All the best!

Thebushboy1:
Good morning Jnyuwa02, Frankrobbn1, Austinpee and my fellow housemates

This is how I have arranged my documents to be submitted soon. I would like to confirm which document I need to do notary public for. Secondly am I missing any document?

Personal documents
Letter of intent
CIC documents
International Passport
Resume
Birth Certificate
Medical report
Police clearance
Bank statement (Dom)showing 10,000 Canadian dollars.
Bank statement for Salary account

School Documents
Admission letter
School receipt
University transcript
University certificate
NECO Result
NYSC certificate
Certificate of proficiency in IT
secondary school testimonial

Brother's sponsorship documents
Birth Certificate
Affidavit of sponsorship
Letter of sponsorship
Letter of employment
Data page of international Passport
Bank statement (salary and Retirement)
3 months Payslips

Home ties
Birth certificates everyone. (Dad, Mum, Sister, wife + myself and my brother)
Parents' support letter where they listed their properties and put me in charge as they are now growing old.
Wife's support letter to give consent for me to study and help manage our properties until I return
My personal land document and the lease contract/agreement on it.
All Land documents and Plan in my parents' name.

Kindly advise me.

Warm wishes,

Thebushboy1,
The listed documents of yours are pretty okay. Just make sure your SOP is convincing enough and your intended program is reasonable in light with previous studies/job role and your application will turn out to be successful.

All the best!

Josh121:
Please Frankrobbn can 3.1 cgpa in final 2 years fly for master in university of saskatchewan. the are requesting
A cumulative weighted average of at least 70% . Please help I want to start process for my wife

If your cumulative average is upto 70% you can scale through. But I don't think 3.1 CGPA for the last 2 years in the University can secure you a Masters Degree. If the answer I gave is incorrect someone please quote me wrong .

LordTrezy:
Boss would appreciate if you could help review my SOP.

Go ahead. But there will be a little bit delay as there are many SOP's I'm yet to review from prospective applicants. If you're not in a hurry you can send it down.

Ivan12:
Will be going for an undergraduate degree after.
My elder ones did the same and their performance in Uni are great.
My mum doesn't want me to go to uni straight and struggle.

Please help me with my question. Thank you

If you can prove to the visa officer that you can meet the conditions of your acceptance then you have no problem.
The question you asked is simply asking you what is the difference between pre-university program offered in Canada to that of Nigeria. You should know more than we do.

ChuksEbube:
Checked my cic account and on the medical report column, it's written you passed medical test. But the rest column is showing like "Still processing"... Please is this general to all cic accounts? Just curious
P.S::: I did medicals upfront

Do you expect to fail your medicals, Since you did an upfront medicals, you have to wait your application is still processing.

Sleemzy13:
Mr Frank! But why

You promised me Bro
Well, perhaps you should do me this favour
I will mail you two files just to be sure, i have the right Docs.
Thanks for all the help, really appreciate big time

Sir! You're free to send me your letters.

SpeedndAccuracy:
boss...I hope you don't mind reviewing my SOP?

Sent you a PM already...

Keep up the good work...

God bless

Sir! Go ahead and send the SOP.

bbclue:
FRABKROBBN1

I WAS SENT A MAIL TODAY BY CIC TO PAY FIRST YEAR TUITION FEE...THREE OPTIONS WAS GIVEN TO CHOOSE.....but my school said I can pay tuition on arrive.....and I attached the email sent to me by my school.....

See u all in some months.....

Wow! Congratulations sister. When did you submit your application? Please let's private chat.

chokl8candie:
hello Frankrobbn1 ......

can you give me a list of affordable canadian universities that do not require gmat or GRE for post graduate studies

thanks in advance

chokl8candie,
You should www.google.com this first.

Explore to school like : Athabasca University, Royal Roads University and Thompson Rivers University MBA, they have Master of Arts programs that don't require the GMAT but their fees aren't friendly.

AyoPrudence:
I appreciate how detailed you've been in answering and helping out most people out here. I'm new here and would like to know how to get started with application. But, I like to also ask which is best between paper route or online route?

Secondly, please can I get a sample of SOP from anyone here as a guide to draft mine?

Thanks

AyoPrudence

BREAK DOWN BETWEEN ONLINE ROUTE AND PAPER ROUTE

1-)The online route no one will correct your mistakes like it is done on paper route where VFS workers will make sure your papers are complete and are arranged accordingly before submission.

2-) If you have scanners and a desktop/system close by, online route is okay. But mind u, u need to compress your documents before you upload them and you will need to complete payment with your credit card, but the paper route you are to pay at the counter.

3-)The online route, after submission you will get notification a day or 2 days depending at times 1week to proceed for your biometrics. While the paper route, you will complete everything that very day at the VFS office, then wait for the outcome of your application.

4-) Finally, Online route is more expensive (68K-70K) compared to paper route (55-57K)

So it's left for you to decide which best suit you. But be guided that none of them has added advantage to your TRV application.

In regards to the sample SOP you're requesting for, no one here can give out his/her letters to intending applicants. Explore to www.google.com there you can find varieties of sop's. Beware of plagiarism. I only review SOP's I don't give out samples.

cecechi:
hello everyone, please how is it possible to write maximum one page letter of explanation with all the information needed on it. its not easy at all

There is no maximum amount of pages you must have on your SOP, it really boils down on your situation and personal circumstances, if you have much to explain go ahead, but make sure it's not boring to the reader (visa officer). I always advise applicants to make their SOP'S brief, precise and straight forward 2-3Pages at least.

Tunba28:
Hello house, I applied for my visa Jan 25 and was refused Feb 12. The following reasons were stated:
1. I'm not satisfied that you have sufficient and available financial resources without working in Canada to pay your tuition fees.

2. I'm not satisfied that you have sufficient and available financial resources without working in Canada to maintain yourself and any family member accompayning you.

3. You have not satisfied me that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay ticking:
- Travel History
- Purpose of visit
- Current employment situation
- Personal assets and financial status

4. Your proposed studies are not reasonable in light of one or more of your : qualifications, previous study and employment, level of establishment in your country and relationship to sponsor.

Please people, how do I go about responding to this? I'll like to re-apply ASAP

NB: My wife applied for open work permit alongside my study permit application as she will like to accompany me.

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Tunba28

First and foremost apply for your GCMS note using this link: https://atip-aiprp.apps.gc.ca/atip/welcome.do?lang=en

Secondly: while waiting for the arrival of your NOTES.. Use this link to prepare for your next application : https://www.nairaland.com/3948393/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/391#63425662

Thirdly: Change your course and make sure your intended program is reasonable in control with your previous studies/job role.

Fourthly: Pay for your full tuition and have funds in your possession/account.

Fifth: Add both your sponsor and your personal bank statement to show proof of personal financial establishment. Moreso, remember to add necessary documents regarding your employment(CV's, introductory letters, promotion letters, employment letters, payslips etc..).

Moreso endeavor to establish proof of relationship to your sponsor i.e by showing previous transcations b/w you and your sponsor, birth certificates, marriage certificates, proof of payment of tuition.

Lastly, Prepare a rational explanation to why you opted out to study in Canada and not Nigeria, why the course, how this course would enhance your career prospects here in Nigeria, Show more interest in coming back home after your studies in Canada, provide strong ties to your home country by adding landed properties, building's documents, shares certificates and business investments in your name. Your wife is also a good tie(Why apply for a work permit at same time) she can do that once you have secured your TRV.

I strongly believe that putting all the aboved mentioned into consideration without getting your GCMS NOTE, your application will be approved.

All the best dude and sorry for the outcome of your application. It will end in praises in your next application.