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eddyme:
Hello Good people
Please what should i fill in this section.

Have you visited or lived in any one of the designated countries for 6 consecutive months in the last year?

The question is simply asking if you've stayed in any countries for 6 months..... if you've not travelled or stayed so long in any country, the answer to this question should be "NO"

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Adurami040517:
Please house and those who have submitted online application, I want to confirm if the current and expired passport are to be uploaded in the passport section or the current passport only, then I upload the expired ones in the client information section, cos my main travel history is on my expired passports while I have just one travel history on my current passport. Thank you

Adurami040517:
Oga Frank please can you help with answer to this

The current passport bio data page should be uploaded in the Passport column provided in your mycic account. Your relevant travel histories should be scanned and uploaded in the clients supporting column. Please don't upload your expired international passport bio data page. It's totally irrelevant to the immigration of Canada.

In the meantime, if you have questions or concerns of any kind. Don't hesitate to reach out here for assistance.

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Insanity:
Hello house,

I am a bit confused with an issue in my application. I have been working from home for a company since February this year and it's an unpaid job. I don't know the document to submit as evidence of this activity, as the company has agreed to provide an official letter for my application.

Should I request for a recommendation letter, employment letter or reference letter? I don't know if an employment letter is suitable in this case as I won't be submitting any pay slips or ID cards for this job, I have that for the previous employers.

Please I need your help. Thanks

A detailed job reference letter would work perfectly in your application. The letter should be in the company's official letter headed paper and should highlight the following -

1. Your job start date,
2. Your job responsibilities and duties with the said company,
3. The number of hours you work per week,
4. The letter should confirm the fact that the company is aware of your wish to acquire an advanced knowledge in the field of xxxxxx at xxxxxx school in Canada.
5. The letter should be written by the HR and duly signed.

Note - With this letter you don't require a job offer letter. You can include a study leave letter to further buttress the fact that you would be returning home after studies.

I hope this information helps.

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Adetayoade1:
Greetings to you sir does this mean the whole application would be on hold for months till biometric is done ? Wow

Exactly Boss! The Visa officer at the Canadian Embassy will not approve or send a medical request without collecting the applicant's fingerprints and face (biometrics enrollment details). Unless in the circumstance that you're not a first time applicant, then your application can be approved since your previous biometrics is valid for a decade.

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Toshotosho:
Gurus,

Kindly advice me.
Submitted an online application for student permit since 13th of February 2020 and the processing time then was 8 weeks, i have not gotten a feedback.

Please advise on what to do.


Thank you

Your application has exceeded the standard processing times. Kindly raise a CSE using THE NAIROBI WEB FORM enquiring about the current status of your application and asking if they require additional documents from you that could expedite the processing of your Visa. Thank the immigration of Canada for taking their time in processing your study visa and the fact that you're looking forward to a positive consideration in your application.

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Ollydollar:
Please how can I unlock my account on Gckey, a message has been sent to me since April 8th but I mistakenly lock d account as a result of wrong security question. I need help quickly to unlock my Gckey online account. Thanks

Report the issue to the Technical System Admin of IRCC. They will be responsible for unlocking your Mycic account.

oma22:
Hi guys, Good evening. So I have been a silent member of this group for a couple of month’s now. I got my medical request today. I applied on the 8th of March, did my biometrics on the 13th of March and my medical request dropped today. Thank you all for the information, it really went a long way.

Congratulations Chioma, I'm happy it worked for you.

oloreofe01:
Okay. I applied via paper route since 14th of February, linked my account but there's no update yet.
Does anyone know of those who applied in Feb, using the paper route that has an update on their application yet?

Raise a CSE using THE NAIROBI WEB FORM enquiring about the current status of your application and asking if they require additional documents from you that could expedite the processing of your Visa. Thank the immigration of Canada for taking their time in processing your study visa and the fact that you're looking forward to a positive consideration in your application.

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librangyps:
Is it possible to get medical request when biometrics is not done?

I'm yet to apply but wondering if theres no means to get the biometrics done, will the application be worked on?

You have to complete your biometrics first before a medical request will be initiated by IRCC. In the case that you're a first time applicant, you can submit your application and wait for 90 days prior to submitting your fingerprints at the VAC. During this time the first check which is the R10 check will be done on your application at the Canadian embassy by the immigration case analyst while the Visa processing will be pending until your biometrics details have been sent to the Visa officer and properly updated on your Mycic account.

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Wadogho:
@Frankrobbn1

The reason why I choose MUN is because of the cheap tution fees, and as you know money is a major factor. University of Saskatchewan is also my second choice of University
Please my email is wadogho@gmail.com
Can you message me let's talk more or better still drop your email address Nd I'd contact you
Let's talk better.
Do I also need to send my ss1 to ss3 Transcripts to MUN since I'm going for an undergraduate program??
I'm not a transfer student
Thanks

Wadogho:
@Frankrobbn1


And also please do I need to send my ss1- ss3 Transcripts since I'm going for a bachelor's degree (undergraduate)?

I'm not transferring from a university!

Preferable you should apply to University of Saskatchewan since that's your second choice. It's way much better than MUN in consideration of its undergraduate admission requirement.

I'm only trying to save you from the stress, time and effort you might waste seeking for undergraduate admission from MUN.

I know people that have been there and how things turned out for them. Experience has been the best teacher for me. I will advice you stick to my advice.

Following your questions about MUN undergraduate admission, what is required is your WAEC confirmation of result, you need to pay N10,000 to the WAEC office at yaba to prepare this document and an additional N14,000 for them to send it via courier to MUN.

For the English proficiency requirement - You will have to register and pay for the IELTS (academic option) exam fee of N75,000, read and must attain overall 6.5 band with no modules below 6.0band. Bear in mind, that there is also no guarante you will achieve this score after writing the exam. Now, can you see how much you've spent just to secure an undergraduate admission into MUN?. The entire process will also take between 2-3 months.

I have given my advice, the ball is on your court to decide.

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segzyndpep:
Yes will do that sir.
Also kindly advice what is enough for a one year programme as a proof of fund aside the tuition fee.Because i dont know anything again.

Aside the annual tuition. You need to show POF for your living expenses which is $10,000CAD and extra $2,000CAD for miscellaneous expenses (flight itinerary)

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Cowbell521:
Shey someone can get Medical request as this Lockdown dey so?

Yes, a few number of applicants have been receiving medical update from IRCC.

segzyndpep:
@frankrobbn1 sir i will need your support when i want to reapply sir.I am trying to get myself together for reapplication soonest.

Alright boss.

Keep me posted whenever the time comes and I will be happy to assist you with your application.

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Wadogho:
@Frankrobbn1


Hey Frank, please I'd like to ask how do I send my WAEC results to MUN, and also is it worth it going through an agency to apply for admission when I can just do it myself, also do I need my secondary school transcripts for the admission process
Thank

Why go for MUN that requires english proficiency exams (IELTS or TOEFL) for undergraduate programs?.

I would best suggest you save yourself this entire stress, time and money of sending your confirmation of WAEC result via courier to MUN, waiting for them to update it on your application portal and also sitting and writing the so called IELTS just to attain 6.0 band. It's pays if you channel this effort to a better school with easier admission process.

Apply for an undergraduate degree to schools like
i) University of Regina,
ii) University of Saskatchewan,
iii) University of Winnipeg.

The undergraduate admission process takes exactly 1 month for the University of Regina and 1 week for the University of Winnipeg, and University of Saskatchewan takes about 3 weeks. So make a selection from the list putting into consideration the cost of the program in those schools.

You're in the right place for guidance. Do this and thank me later

In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter, don't hesitate to reach out here.

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nicerichard05:
Second Application Online
Feb 28 2020

BVL dropped without medical request 17 April 2020. Up till now nothing yet.

Why the high rate of visa refusals from IRCC during this global pandemic? Its getting alarming day by day and not encouraging at all.

Please put yourself okay, do share the refusal letter when it finally drops.

Annettevoke:
pls house is GTBank and Zenithtbank issuing the MYBANKSTATEMENT ticket yet? I have tried requesting online and in the bank but to no avail, the bank officer said they dont know about it. has anyone gotten from GTBank or Zenithbank? pls advise @Mr Frank. Thanks

Luckymama:
I used GTB mybankticket for my application. Though I still attached my downloaded SOA (with stamp and signature) also. To avoid stories that touch.

When you request them to send the statement to the embassy, wait a while they will send the ticket to your email.

@Annettevoke, Sorry for the late reply please. I hope the response from Luckymama greatly responds to your concerns.

If you have any questions or concerns don't hesitate to reach out here.

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22tobiade:
sure everyone is keeping safe ,would like to know how long it takes for the online process of visa application for undergraduate.

The standard visa processing for Nigerian applicants is currently 7 weeks. Both masters, undergraduate and diploma program are processed within this time. However, about 20% of applications are more complex for the immigration officers to process due to things like how easily they can verify information, how well and how quickly an applicant answer their requests and whether the application is complete.

All I can say is that you should proceed with your visa application and hope for a positive outcome.

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Austacus:
CSE - Case specific enquiry
NAT - notice of Arrival
OW- Ontario works
AOR - Acknowledgment Of Receipt
BG - Background check
BOWP - Bridge Open Work Permit
ESL - English as a second language
CEC - Canadian Experience Class
CELPIP - Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program
CIC - Citizenship and Immigration Canada
COPR - Confirmation of Permanent Residence
CPC - Case Processing Center
CRS - Comprehensive Ranking System
DM - Decision Made
e-APR - electronic - Application for Permanent Residence
ECA - Education Credential Assessment
EE - Express Entry
eTA - electronic Travel Authorization
FST - Federal Skilled Trades
FSWP - Federal Skilled Work Program
IELTS - Internation English Language Testing System
IRCC - Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
ITA - Inviation To Apply
LMIA - Labour Market Impact Assessment
LOE - Letter Of Explanation
NOC - National Occupational Classification
OINP - Ontario Immigration Nominee Program
PCC - Police Clearance Certificate
PGWP - Post Graduation Work Permit
PNP - Provincial Nominee Program
POF - Proof Of Funds
PPR - Passport Request
PR - Permanent Residence
RPRF - Right of Permanent Residence Fee
TRF - Test Report Form
TRV - Temporary Resident Visa
VAC - Visa Application Center
VO - Visa Office

Open for correction.

You forget to include the following acronyms which are commonly used on this thread.

SOA - Statement of Account
SOP - Statement of Purpose
POE - Point of Entry
SOWP - Spousal Open Work Permit.
PFL - Procedural Fairness Letter
BVL - Biometrics Validity letter

Hope you're staying safe bro?

Oloshi83:
Hi FrankRobbn1!

Thanks for all the advice you give on the platform.

I remember seeing a post sometime last year where you mentioned Unis that offer full funding for masters programmes. I can’t seem to find it now. Can you please share some suggestions (applicant’s undergrad was in Economics and Mathematics, 1st class).

Thanks!

Have you checked McGill, University of Saskatchewan, University of Alberta, University of Ottawa, Simon Fraser University, Brock University etc

Let me know how I would be of assistance to you.

goldbergg:
Can i defer my admission for September 2020 to September 2021?

Yes it's very possible to do that only if applications for September 2021 is open. Simply write with cogent reason to the international admission office of your school requesting for a deferment to the next available term.

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Goldmia:
Please what is CSE Also, do I need a police character certificate or police clearance for my visa processing??

CSE simply means Case Specific Enquiry. You use THE NAIROBI WEB FORM platform to enquire about the current status of your application as well as to include additional documents which you deem fit to be useful in your application.

You don't need a police character certificate for study visa application. It's an optional document.

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Onweke:
If that is the case matured married applicant without children for now can certainly be self sponsored with how much in account for POF?. 3 -5 million naira okay for one year program?

After paying first year tuition fees, you should have 3.5M left in your bank account for one year program living expenses.

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OluwaFavored:
Hi House and guru like @Frankrobbn1, as I prepare gradually to apply for the SP, I have below questions please,

1. Sponsorship: My total money (both tuition and LE) for the 1st comes from school funding and myself (personal account) second year tuition is 75% funded and indicated in acceptance letter. In this case, who do I use as sponsor? myself? other? or family?. I wanted to add my uncle as co-sponsor basically for LE in second year if I will ever need money from another person in that second year.

2. EE prfile: What do you suggest I do with the EE profile? Do I withdraw it and include UCI number or leave it as it is? which one is better from experience?

3. Cost of Study section in the app form has tuition, room and board and other, there was no other expenses stated in my acceptance letter, only tuition and referred me to cic site for guidance. Now, do I put my tuition, LE as room and board? what do I now put in "other"?
Again,it required cost of my studies, is it for the whole program (2yrs) or just for the first year?

4. Lastly , I'm married with a kid before traveling to US and they are at home in Nigeria, but the marriage was a traditional one and there is no certificate from the court yet, I was lazy to do that before I eventually traveled. Now, do I indicate status as married or Common-Law? They will request for marriage certificate if I indicate married and Statutory declaration of C-L if I choose that. Challenge will be that how do we sign Declaration while we are apart in US and Nigeria? Can they accept two different declaration? one from here and another from Nigeria?

Thanks so much as usual, I appreciate. So sorry for the length. @Frankrobbn1 and other experience folks, please, help.

OluwaFavored:
Hi House and @Frankrobbn1, I'm patiently waiting for your responses, please.

In addition to my question 4, is marriage certificate or Declaration of Common Law relationship needed along with applications if your spouse is not coming along to Canada?

OluwaFavored:
Please, @Frankrobbn1 and all other experience folks, I need your response to below, spare me few minutes please.

My sincere apologies to have skipped your questions and was busy responding to other prospective applicants concerns.

Fast forward to your questions,

1-) To be eligible for a self-sponsorship. You must show proof of means of financial support for the remaining miscellaneous expenses that might occur during the course of your program in Canada since the second year tuition is 75% funded. You can add your uncle as a co-sponsor to your visa application basically to cover for the living expenses in second year that's if the funds in your account isn't adequate enough to sustain you for the subsequent years.

2-) Withdraw the EE and include the UCI number in the IMM 1294E application form given that your CRS score didn't meet up with the current Express Entry draw (455 on April 16, 2020).

3-) Tuition - Indicate your first year tuition fees as stipulated on the acceptance letter.
Room and Board - 10,000CAD
Others - 3,000CAD
Funds available = Total tuition for the first year, plus room and board plus others. This makes up the funds available for my stay.

4-) Declare your martial status as married. You can sign the form even though you're in the US. All you need to do is to fill the form with the necessary information, sign and send it across to your husband to append his signature and send it back to you to include with your application.

Sequel to your last question, marriage certificate is a compulsory document for candidates with spouse. This document is the only way to prove to the visa officer that you're legally married to your husband.

In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to reach out here for assistance.

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gregsamo:
What if I evaluate the HND + PGD with WES, won’t it be a degree equivalent?

It might be a degree equivalent but that doesn't guarantee you a space for a master's program in Canada. Prior to be granted a master's admission in any of the designated institutions in Canada, graduate admission department always take into consideration your undergraduate GPA of which yours is an HND certification and not a Bachelor's degree. As i earlier advised, your better option is going for a PGD program in Canada without declaring the previous PGD during the visa application. This is the feasible way to increase your chances to be granted a Visa to study in Canada.

I hope this information helps.

In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter, don't hesitate to reach out here for professional assistance and advice.

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Rollyxxmv:
Hello Mr Frankrobbn1 and everyone else. I specifically mentioned the above BC I'm new and i don't know how to post independently yet so i quoted him. I'd appreciate if everyone would give me an input bc I'm currently going gaga.

I applied first in Jan and got denied in Feb. Refusal Details being: "current employment situation and family ties in home country and in Canada"

Here's my profile:
I'm 23(24 by October) No tertiary education yet, i have an 8 year gap from end of secondary schl up till 2020.
I've been working since 2016 as an ict staff at an energy company, learning software dev. And volunteering at a local book club
SOA= 11,200usd + 13M , sponsor is mum, 2yr fees + living expenses is way less than the total of what i presented so money aint issue.
I gained adms at NBCC for a 2yr diploma in network administration for Fall 2020,
I had my sponsor write a letter too including my SOP , waec, family properties including a land Doc in my name, mum's last designation and salary increase.

I reapplied on 4th of march with all info above and added
Proof of family ties which include: Dad and mum's employment proof, my birth certificate and that of entire family,each member of family's local govt of origin cert
I also added proof of employment which include : Employment letter, confirmation letter, ID, Leave approval for duration of study from my employer and also indicated that i hv been denied bfr above.

This morning i got a BVL and from what I've been reading from y'all, BVL before medicals is likely a rejection which is my case at the moment. My mind is tricking me to think its bc of corona and no one would be reasonable to send a medical form at the moment.

Sorry for my very long post, Help a brother everyone �����

And pls how do i order GMCS notes

I regret to hear that your study visa has been rejected the second time. I would like to see the recent reason for a refusal from IRCC before I can be able to assist you on the best possible way to prepare an airtight and successful study permit application.

Be strong, don't give up.

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NwanyiOkpa:
Good evening,

Thanks for all your contributions and answers to my previous questions. However, I have a few more questions that i need to ask;

1. Can i use the statement of account that i request through the mobile app and is delivered directly to my email address? or must i visit the bank and get it stamped? NB: The statement has the bank's watermark.

2. According to the Canadian immigration requirement for a student visa, I need to show funds for year one alone. Do i need to show funds for year 2 also?

Thanks in anticipation.

NwanyiOkpa:
I doubt you are right but let's wait for the gurus sha.

Because from my calc, it's suppose to be

Year 1: 21K + 10K
Year 2: 4K + 10K

The first question has already been answered by me.... please refer to my previous post about using ONLINE GENERATED BANK STATEMENT for a study visa application.

It is the responsibility of the visa officer to determine whether your sponsor has the financial capability to cover for the subsequent years of study. This is achievable by going through your sponsor's financial history and ongoing turnover in his/her bank statement. That's the more reason it is very important to show excessive funds available especially if your program duration is more than a year.

Following the financial illustration given by you... Tuition and living expenses for the first year is = 31kCAD. Your sponsor should have a total sum of 12.5M and above to show adequate financial resources to cover for the first year of studies and ability to sponsor the subsequent years of study.

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Naijaforeigner:
Vsylva, Cflow and Matilda. Frank has answered all the questions.

God bless you Frank.

Amen!!!!!

Thank you my brother. You've also been very helpful and productive here. I appreciate you bro.

Chalva:
@ Frank ..Does CIC do random processing or first come basis?...am seeing people that submitted February still waiting while march applicants have been attended to.why?

It's quite unfortunate that IRCC doesn't practice the first come first serve basis when processing a visa application. This is as a result of individual case differences as every applicant's application is unique and as such treated based on the visa officer's perspective. About 20% of applications are more complex for the immigration officers to process due to things like how easily they can verify information, how well and how quickly an applicant answer their requests and whether the application is complete.

I hope this information helps.

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May06:
Hello everyone,

Trust you are all keeping safe. Please I would be grateful if you could share with me your thoughts/experience on (a) showing proof of funding; and (b) claiming sufficient family ties to return to Nigeria, when applying for a study permit from the IRCC.

(a) I have been offered admission into a one year Masters program at the UBC, Vancouver and plan to apply for a study permit. I understand from the Study permit application requirements that a student is required to show proof of sufficient funding for at least one year equivalent to the value of the tuition + living expenses of about 10,000cad. However, I would like to know if the VO, in considering the tuition, assumes that ancillary fees like insurance, textbooks and other student fees are inclusive- or is the tuition interpreted by the VO as strictly just "school fees"?

(b) On claim of showing sufficient family ties, Will the fact that an applicant has a married sibling (blood sister) who also entered Canada through the same route( that is, by doing a Masters), and now resides in canada as a Permanent resident negatively impact the applicant's claim of having sufficient family ties to return to canada, especially if the applicant is unmarried?

Please share with me your thoughts on the above. Many thanks.

A) Tuition fees are interpreted by the visa officer as school fees. Those ancillary expenses are seen as your miscellaneous expenses during the course of your study. Consequently, why the OTHERS was provided in the financial aspect of the IMM1294E (Study permit made outside of Canada form).

B) Having a sibling who also took same study permit route and presently in Canada as a permanent resident doesn't adversely have any negative impact on your application. The onus is dependant upon you to ascertain the facts that you've significant ties to Nigeria irrespective of the fact that you've a sibling in Canada. This is where social, economic and professional ties like (landed properties in your name, your beloved aged parents, registered business in Nigeria, lucrative career prospects from your present or future employers in Nigeria, your fiancee which you intend getting married upon the successful completion of your program) now comes in play.

I hope this information helps.

In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to reach out here for assistance.

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segzyndpep:
I also applied march 14th,No update yet.

Your application is barely a month now and still within the standard processing times for Nigeria applicants. You should be expecting a response from IRCC by month end or in May.

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Goldmia:
Please, I am new here and I am yet to get a reply from the message I sent to you yesterday. I got admission into Carleton university on April 16, 2020. From your post you said that the IRCC is working amidst the corona virus pandemic. However, my question is how do I go about my biometrics because I reside in the East precisely and movement has been restricted in all parts of the country.Please, help me out . I am confused.

Don't be confused about it. IRCC has stated that it will not refuse applications for non-compliance and it will continue to accept and process applications that are in progress at its case processing centres in Canada and around the world.

Moreover, when it comes time to submit biometrics, applicants will actually have 90 days to complete this step instead of the usual 30 days. Additionally, you can raise a CSE for extension of the biometrics.

I hope this information helps.

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Lekiboboe:
Wow, Thanks for your Clear and Concise response.
Well understood....

God bless you Oga Frank

Sequel to your 2nd response ;
1) Would a Savings Account be able to accommodate such amount ($10,000CAD) of money if my Dad wanna transfer it to my account?

N.B. My Bank Account type is a SAVINGS ACCOUNT

2) Would I have to show the VO a Teller or an Evidence that he transferred so so amount to me.


Thanks

Actually, it depends on the requirement and documents you used in opening this account. There might be restriction of some sort if your savings account is still a student account. I know very well that a regular Nigerian Savings Account can accommodate 10M and above. That being said, its advisable that you should confirm from your bank if there is any limitation as to the amount your account can accommodate.

You don't need a teller to prove at the point of entry that the money is rightfully yours. All the immigration officer wants to know is the amount you're bringing into Canada and be truthful as possible by declaring that it's for your living expenses. I am certain you will be fine. Also, it's important you also go along with your tuition receipt (if you've made any deposit to the school).

I hope this helps.

Lest I forget, I prefer you address me with my name Frank not with the title "Oga" . We are here to assist each other and thus there shouldn't be any practice of hierarchy on this thread. As I always say on this platform, "I'm thy humble servant to command".

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