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Kankanio:
My people, GOD DID IT!

A do-not-reply email from cic dropped this morning at 09:39AM and a second one dropped at 09:45AM, I was scared to my bone. I had to sum up the courage to sign in to my account to check. My people, application approved!

I return all the glory to God and say a big thank you to everyone here. You guys kept me busy during the wait because I kept coming here to read the testimonies. I stumbled on this platform in June, 2021 and somehow contacted a few persons whose names were referenced. Of all the people I contacted, @Frankrobbn1 gave me the hope to go on this journey. I kept asking him, Frank are you sure? He may have even been tired of me asking. I just want to say thank you, Frank and may God bless you richly. I am 44 years old just so you know. MBA Universitity Canada West. My School resumption date is January 10, 2022. I applied with my 5 year old daughter. Though hers is yet to be approved, I know it will come.

I watched @Blavkmaann video on youtube where he was celebrating the submission of his term paper and said some words of prayers. While the prayers were going on, I felt the urge to place my hand on my phone. He got to a point where he made this pronouncement “If you’re not in the abroad ….. may the person handling your visa application approve it in the Mighty name of Jesus.” I shouted Amen. The unction was so strong and at that point I knew it was a done deal.

To everyone waiting, yours will surely come. Just find ways to take your mind off it. For those who have been delayed, as I’ve come to learn on this platform, Request for your notes, Re-package and Re-fire.


TIMELINE
I submitted on August 15, 2021
Background check started almost immediately
I had already done biometrics in 2016
Did an upfront medicals on August 31, 2021
Medicals updated to pass on September 2, 2021
Eligibility Review started on October 13, 2021
Then the long wait!
Correspondence letter on December 15, 2021
Passport Request on December 15, 2021

Note: At the time of Passport Request, Background check is still in process and the eligibility requirement is still under review.

List of Documents Submitted

1. Completed IRCC Forms
2. Employment Letter
3. Letter of Introduction from my place of work
4. Promotion letter
5. Salary Upgrade
6. Work I. D.
7. Pay Slips for 6 months
8. Pension Contribution Statement
9. Particulars of Directors of Registered business
10. Memorandum of Association
11. Certificate of Incorporation
12. Articles of Association
13. Landed property documents
14. University Unconditional Official letter of Admission
15. Tuition Deposit
16. Birth Certificate
17. NIN Slip
18. WAEC Certificate
19. Bio data page of International passport
20. Statement of purpose
21. NYSC Certificate
22. B. Sc. Certificate
23. Transcripts
24. Passport Photograph
25. IELTS Certificate – Expired
26. Bio-data pages of Children’s Passport
27. Birth Certificates of Children
28. Report sheet of their last term’s results
29. Children’s NIN slip
30. Sole Guardianship for children
31. Affidavit of Return
32. Mybankstatement
33. Statements of Bank Accounts

Congratulations on your PPR, go and flourish in Jesus Name, Amen

heydamiejay:
LONG POST ALERT

MARCH 2021 i got conditional offer from centennial college to study human resource management (pgd) i took a pause for 5months because i did not have enough money to pay for my deposit to get the proper admission letter (LOA), and also i did not have any means to to get proof of funds for visa application .so i had a friend who i said i could use his account he is into construction ,he had a balance of 20million but he wont be able to transfer the money to my account cos it is for his work.i remember asking a guru here if its possible to use a friends account and he was like 3rd party is not guarantee but nothing is impossible.so i took faith and use the account ,the worst will be a rejection and i will re strategize for my next application .i did not pay any deposit required by the school i just went ahead to use the admission deposit letter to apply.

As at when i applied in july 31 the statement of i used was 2moths late,it was not recent it was printed as at June 2nd ,i did not know the statement of account to be use has to be printed few days to your application to show its recent ,but i had already submitted my application.

my sop was just one page very scattered ,i wrote the wrong passport number in my sop .when i was addressing my sponsor i just wrote he is my uncle i did not add any picture or documents to prove relationship ,my home ties i said i had my mum and my dad back home to come back to .
After 3moths and 2weeks i decided to send a web form to remind ircc that i need a decision to know my next step in life.i sent the web form like 2ce, after then i just got feed up and i stopped checking,maybe because i have not even paid any school fee that might even be the reason for delay ,i paid for gcms notes with @mekano i was even reluctant to send my details ,he called to follow up for my details till now i have not still sent it cos i gave up on the application. 3rd week of November i decided to check my account but i could not access it ,it continued like that for over a week ,last friday i just decided to try it on another browser and behold it was original passport request(PPR) it dropped since on the 7th of December but saw it on the 10th,mind you my phone screen is bad so i did not have access to my mail i tried opening it on my system but was giving me plenty authentication wahala i just left it .

when i saw the ppr i ran out of my office was jubilation on the street telling my mum the good news .the lord did it when i was almost giving up no school fee paid ,no plenty documents submitted i used a total outsiders account for proof of fund ,all indication was against me but he turned it around for me for good .thank you Lord, i pray this favor goes round

Admission -march 2021 centennial college

APPLICATION -July 31 2021
Documents submitted
*DEPOSIT ADMISSION LETTER
*Application form
*dob certificate
*NYSC CERT
*Transcript and certificate(AUTHENTICATED BY MOE &FOREIGN AFFAIRS)
*PROOF OF FUNDS
*SOP
*UPFRONT MEDICAL
upfront medical -august 23 2021

medical updated to pass -September 13 2021

web form sent - November 11 2021

bvl and ppr -7 december 2021

THE LORD DID IT .

What God cannot do doesn't exist, God is really great. congratulations to you.

donmyzy:
no, they didn't

Ok thanks.

donmyzy:
Alhamdulillah!!!

I feel so relieved sharing my PPR as a silent reader of this thread. I applied to NBCC Moncton mainly because I have siblings in New Brunswick. I was a bit worried as I have ties to Canada which reduces my chances of success. However, I took the wisdom from this thread focusing on my ties to Nigeria in my SOP. I did upfront medicals at IOM in early July and submitted my application at the end of July with biometrics a week after that.

Then the wait began, four (4) months of daily checking of my IRCC account, reading posts on this thread, and constant refresh of my email. Other parts of the four months were spent worrying over how small the number of documents I submitted was compared to other PPR posts that I have seen on the thread. After the regular processing time passed, I sent two webforms and decided to request GCMS notes at the end of November.

I woke up this morning to the BVL and PPR mail.

First-time applicant
Sponsor: My dad provided one (1) year statement of account.
School: NBCC Moncton

Below is the timeline of my application:

Submission date; July 31, 2021
Biometrics passed: August 5, 2021
Upfront Medical Passed; August 9, 2021
----- No Update and 4 months of Anxiety----
Request for GCMS notes- November 29, 2021
Eligibility Review Started - December 6, 2021
BVL and PPR; December 7, 2021


Here are the documents I submitted with my application.

Application for Study Permit Made Outside of Canada (IMM1294E),
Family Information form (IMM5645E)
Temporary Resident form (IMM5257B)
Letter of Acceptance from NBCC - Accounting and Payroll Administration
International Passport Biodata page,
Statement of Purpose.
Proof of Medicals
Passport Photograph.
One (1) Year Statement of Account (Dad provided his one (1) year statement of account., I didn't provide any bank statement of my own).
Evidence of Work requirement

Thanks to the wonderful people of this community and contributors like makano, Lekiboboe, eclint, and Anon123 who continue to help people. God will surely reward you for the good that you do here.

Congratulations on your PPR i want to ask if they requested for official transcript from you?

Henriie:
People weren't watching when you got your visa?? You guys are funny

God bless you.

viviangogos:
Hello, welcome to Canada study thread. I always tell people that in this journey, it is very good to ask questions but then, you will surely need to read informations that have been posted already so that you can arm your self accordingly. Go to the the first and subsequent pages on this thread and read up the basic informations that have been posted regarding this journey, it will definitely help you in preparing better.

For your questions:
1) Partially Yes . Some schools accept 70% of your last two years, so some 2.2 may have a high CGPA in the last two years of studies. Also some accept professional experience with the 2.2. A school like UCW accept 2.2 for their MBA that is if your career pursuit is in this line. Most MSC programs are very competitive and 2.2 is not always a good fit, but if you do more research, you can get in with your 2.2. If you are not able to get an MSC, you can always go for PGD too.

2)

Schooling in Canada is not cheap except you get funding for your program. Schools like Mun and University of Manitoba are affordable. Colleges like NBCC and NSCC are very affordable but they do not offer MSC.

3) This depends on your tuition fees and cost of living in your province of choice. The provinces in the Atlantic regions are more affordable to live in.

4) It can take up to a minimum of 6 months from admission to study permit, however, the duration will depend on when IRCC issue your SP cause the timeline differ for different individuals.

5) Proof of funds required for one person is calculated with: Tuition fee + Living Expense ( 10,000CAD ) + Travel ticket. So you are doing a two year program, it is always best to have the first yea POF in liquid cash, and then have the other year in investment , other source of income supported with proof.
More people will add their own opinions too.

All the best to you.

Thanks for this info bro, I want to ask if NBCC require IELTS from International Students from Nigeria?

viviangogos:
You can use this link to check for available date for iom
https://mymedical.iom.int/apps/omas/#_frmHome

And this one to check for Qlife:

https://www.qlifefamilyclinic.com/appointments-landing

All the best

Thanks am very grateful

Ketima:
Gifted please stop ok. I know a man voice and woman's voice. You're making it sound somehow and I didn't want to take it tis far as my job was to save newbies from impending loss of money. So you think I will be doing such thing and won't record our discussion? I have voice record of her call in my phone. Maybe I will share It here for the group to tell me if that's a man or a woman's voice. No matter how masculine a woman can be like south Africa 800meter sprinter, their vices must be feminine.

Do you even know if the person you're talking about you refered to here is the same person I had chat with?

See have tried my best to explain things to you but you seem not to change your believe, so i don't think there is any point in begging you again or stressing over this matter again. Don't judge a book by its cover okay.

Aijay26:
OKAY STORYTELLER.

Hmm, thank you.

Aijay26:
LOL you are not a Canada International Student aspirant. I am in doubt if you have applied for your visa.

Have gotten admission from University Canada West but am patiently waiting for the other school i applied to

Ketima:
Woow woow woow. Congrats freeman. youre now free from sputum test wahala garnished with an omicron free PPR. God bless you freeman

Seriously waiting for that sputum test gist.lol.

Congratulations bro, am so happy for you. please i need info about the sputum test because i have a similar case.

Lianna2020:
You can always make your point without swearing and you’ve been here since 3 years ago?
but you started commenting like 8 days ago.
So hmmmm
Okay

I am just pained that, all this was caused by my wrong advice.

Ketima:
Hello gifted,

Are you sure you know him? Well if you look well, I didn't reveal phone number nor did I reveal email address. All I wanted her was to say her office name and address, But it was hard to say. How can I come to fayemi or is it fayose (lol) and call her. And to burst your bubble, I used him instead of her cos is a she and not a he. So how you say you know him when the person the other side is a lady? And you said you spoke to him too Unless there is something you're not telling us. Maybe I chat with a guy, then a lady does the call? If that's right, then it means is a syndicate group of scammers. I have gone vast here to know that this kind of people don't work alone. That's why I was using him and not her and you're telling me you spoke with him and not a her.

As for the curse, don't mind her. I'm too deep in Christ that she can't use the same person I serve to curse me. Lol. Good morning all and welcome to a brand new day.

I swear to God, i know him, he is a man and not a woman, he just have female voice on phone. infact i used there bank for my stuff but i can't be talking too much on here because its on air. but believe me i know him very well. i was the one that put him to this stuff and if you need their office address that is not a problem for me to give you but you know its also risky on the Bank bcs its againts CBN policy to be doing such business, the Bank license can be retrieve. it is not what you think okay. ketima i can't be lying to you, have been on this platform since 2018 why would i lie and for what purpose.

Maya2pretty:
I hope you know the way you are sounding comes across like you work with him right?

There is nothing like “he doesn’t know how this forum works” something that is legit is legit

I said I was the one that asked him to join Nairaland and market his work. I put the whole thing upon myself because I shouldn't have gave him such advise. It was my fault like I said

SomBaby:
Sis would do just fine...I'm not a bro, though it seems I sound like one...
As par the company matter...then he should have come clean...I work for so and so...but the thing be say, I dey give loan ooo...not the bank...and bla bla bla.... customers sef prefer meeting bankers one on one for loan than the bank...cos of charges and fees...come to think of it, he is the one parting with the hoooge sum and I don't see why he should be skeptical on stuffs like address... infact, it should have been the other way round...you feel me?

It's well...he should reverse the curses and statements he made and we will beg Ketima to delete those chats...

I understand your point, he has is fault too, I think it's because he doesn't know how this forum operates, I will talk to him and he will make correction on that. He will reverse the curse and make una help me beg ketima

SomBaby:
You did well on your own part, by advising him to come here...we don't know him, infact we don't know anyone here. From the chat, he was asked severally for address, like seriously...he is dealing with a sensitive matter yet he could not provide a simple address... office ooo and not residential....which bank hides their address bikonu? Asking him to come to one busstop... that's how people get abducted or kidnapped or even worse killed off....abeg warn him or rather advise your friend to be more professional next time . Even scammers sef to an extent behave professionally....from what I gather, he is a staff of the bank ..but instead of using the bank, he wants to do his own personal loan...I know most bankers that do this ..as a banker myself, I already know wetin dey sup

Thanks for your understanding bro, he told me he was scared of releasing the company address or name on air, am very sure you know why he can't do that. You guys need to help me plead to ketima to remove is contact from Truecaller as a scammer. I should be punish for this

Ketima:
Continuation

Hi ketima, I hail your good work, since have been following you on this platform have know you as a good person, but you see this case you need to tamper it with mercy, this guy is not a scammer neither a theif, I am the one to be blame for this matter because I was the one that adviced him to come to Nairaland and advertise is work, the guy is just a mfb marketer and I know him very well. This is my fault and am ready to take responsibility for it, please my brother, you saving his number on Truecaller as a scammer can destroy the guy career forever. I think I should be punished for this, abeg the guy is not a scammer just tamper with mercy and forgive him. I beg you in the name of God, it's was the wrong advice I gave him that led to this. I never knew it will turn out this way and also I never know i was giving him wrong advise. The moderators can punish me for this and set the guy free.

Ketima:
Continue

Hi ketima, I hail your good work, since have been following you on this platform have know you as a good person, but you see this case you need to tamper it with mercy, this guy is not a scammer neither a theif, I am the one to be blame for this matter because I was the one that adviced him to come to Nairaland and advertise is work, the guy is just a mfb marketer and I know him very well. This is my fault and am ready to take responsibility for it, please my brother, you saving his number on Truecaller as a scammer can destroy the guy career forever. I think I should be punished for this, abeg the guy is not a scammer just tamper with mercy and forgive him. I beg you in the name of God, it's was the wrong advice I gave him that led to this. I never knew it will turn out this way and also I never know i was giving him wrong advise. The moderators can punish me for this and set the guy free.

viviangogos:
Since you already did an upfront medicals before, you should upload the e-medical sheet that was given to you when you did it but as long as it is still valid ( done within the last 12 months)..

All the best

Please can you share the link to register for medical with me?

Teeprecious:
Here.
Travelling by December.
You?

Please, I want to ask, how many months does it take Canada to process a student visa? thanks

gracedson:
It is not official yet, and it will never be Official in Jesus name, haaa, Omo

Amen in Jesus name

Andytheo:
PPR Alert!!

Indeed God is faithful. I'm so grateful to all the members on this platform that has helped me in my study permit application.

I'll try my best to keep this post short.

The very first thing I did when I began my journey to study in Canada was to take IELTS Academic. I sat for the exam on the 10th of April, 2021 and results came in sometime around May. Thankfully, I had an overall band 7.5. Listening-8.5 Reading-7.5 Writing-6.5 Speaking-7.5.

After that, I started applying to colleges because I didn't get into universities. I applied to Cambrian, Durham, Georgian, Lambton and Conestoga colleges (all in Ontario). Got admissions in all, thankfully.
I chose to study Computer Applications Development in Conestoga to begin in January, 2022.

Then my visa journey started...

TIMELINE
Application submitted: 12th July, 2021
Biometrics done and updated (Lagos): 14th July
Medical request: 30th September
Medicals done (IOM Lagos): 21st October
Medicals updated to pass/Eligibility review: 26th October
PPR request/BVL: 24th November
Passport sent to VFS Abuja: 25th November (awaiting stamping and delivery)

DOCUMENTS (Applicant)

All the IMM forms
International Passport
Digital passport photo
Letter of Acceptance/Co-op confirmation letter

Client information documents
- Statement of purpose (Very important)
- Degree certificate
- Waec result
- IELTS result
- Professional certificates
- Birth certificate
- Resume
- Police clearance
- Nysc discharge certificate
- Academic transcript
- Family pictures

SPONSORS DOCUMENTS

Passport bio-data page
Birth certificate
Proof of first term tuition payment ($8,723)
Bank account statements for 5 months (February - June, 2021)
Letter of Employment
Payslips for 4 months (February - May, 2021)
Pictures of sponsor and applicant


Truly, it has been God all the way.
I know my application wasn't perfect but God perfected it.

I studied Chemical engineering and I'm going for a PGCert in Computer Applications Development. Isn't God wonderful?!

My sponsor is my elder brother, no lump sum, no landed properties or company registration. Just the first term tuition was paid ($8,723). I was worried about my family ties but I talked about my love for my family and opportunities in Nigeria upon completing my studies.

Though the application might be very stressful, the wait may seem long, trust in God and He will make everything beautiful in His time.

Indeed, it will end in praise.

God is great, Canada will favour you in Jesus name

kennyjoy:
Big Congrats to you.

God is great, Canada will favour you in Jesus name

Ketima:
Hello gifted child,

What I think VO's look at for I either career progression and/or academic progression. Do not choose a course based on cost, but should be based on progression(academically or professionally). Any course you're choosing and when writing your SOP,at first, try to be the VO of your application and ask yourself, how can I prove to a VO who is not seeing me that I'm genuinely going for his course for a particular progression pathway. Also, after writing the sop, ask yourself if what you have written is eye catching and have you explained to the vo critically why you have chosen that course. Try to create and answer all what if and what if not that VO's might think when looking at your application.

Now as regards your course PGD, you already have a degree, with 5 years of experience. Now, what level of grade did you come out with ( I mean 1st class, 2.1 or 2.2)? If 2.2, then PGD is your best bet, otherwise consider masters with funding if money will b an issue. But it doesn't mean a 1st class or 2.1 or even a master degree holder can't for for PGD. Many have and were successful. But in all, you must prove to the VO They that the choice of program and course is your best bet.

As for microfinance banks SOA. I have read if not here or somewhere that they really feel not too convinced with microfinance SOA or what have you from any microfinance( I can't verify that, so I stand to be corrected). So I would advise, if you're to use it as I have seen many use it here though and succeeded, try to back it up with concrete duly sighed and stamped letters from the body to show genuine existence of such funds. Again fixed deposite can serve but proper documents must accompany it.

My thoughts though. All the best

Thanks for your input and all the advice, your advice really answered my questions. Thanks you so much boss, am very grateful.

Please my people i need advice on this, please don't be tired of my questions, i graduated with Economics Education and have been working in a financial institution for 5 years as a credit analyst, the question, is can i apply for 1yr Business certificate program? initially I wanted to do PGD or MBA but am also looking at my pocket, i found that Business Certificate program cheaper?

Secondly all my funds are in microfinance bank, i want to ask if i can use microfianance bank statement of N9m and also commercial bank fixed deposit certificate together?

Please my people i need advice on this, please don't be tired of my questions, i graduated with Economics Education and have been working in a financial institution for 5 years as a credit analyst, the question, is can i apply for 1yr Business certificate program? initially I wanted to do PGD or MBA but am also looking at my pocket, i found that Business Certificate program cheaper?

Secondly all my funds are in microfinance bank, i want to ask if i can use microfianance bank statement of N6m and also commercial bank fixed deposit certificate together?

For someone who graduated in economics education, can I apply for certificate program in business administration? I want to ask if they give visa for certificate programs. Please I need advise on this, just looking for cheapest way tuition that I can afford. The certificate programs is for one year.

Teeprecious:
Here.
Travelling by December.
You?

Am a bit lost here, are we paying total of Cad 11,151.60 per semester? or this amount is for the first year full tuition fee? please get back to me on this

Can I use Microfinance bank statement for visa application, all my funds are in Microfinance bank am thinking of moving it to commercial bank but I don't know if it will cause an issue?

Teeprecious:
Here.
Travelling by December.
You?

I just started my application for fall semester graduate diploma global business management. What did you applied for?

justwise:
Credit to JustMellow

Can I use Microfinance bank statement for visa application, all my funds are in Microfinance bank am thinking of moving it to commercial bank but I don't know if it will cause an issue