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Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by gracedson: 9:20am On Sep 03, 2021
Olanray01:
I didn't even know of such until I got on this thread
One a scale of 1 to 10 how important is it?
Medical is an essential ingredient for your Application. You don’t have to wait for its request before you do it, in fact it’s advisable to do it upfront.
Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by gracedson: 5:36am On Sep 03, 2021
Olanray01:
No update since march 8
#feb28 applicant
Why have you not done your upfront medical ?
Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by gracedson: 7:37pm On Sep 02, 2021
ManLikeMace:
In the past we used to make a list of people who were waiting for PPR. Let’s do it again. Reply with the date you applied and if you did your medicals already and also your resumption month.

Manlikemace: April 4th upfront medicals - sept
Excellent idea.
Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by gracedson: 3:08pm On Sep 02, 2021
Teemenzo:


Congrats brother. Finally wr can drink zobo on this.
Yes oo my bro.
Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by gracedson: 2:58pm On Sep 02, 2021
ChisZom:


Congrats once again! See clean profile na cool God I want mine to be clean like this o grin grin
God go do am for sure.

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Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by gracedson: 2:50pm On Sep 02, 2021
My Application is finally completed, I got my Counterfoil document today.

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Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by gracedson: 2:40pm On Sep 02, 2021
ray007bu:


Maybe gurus in the house can help with this because I really don’t know.




Thank you.
Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by gracedson: 1:08am On Sep 02, 2021
ray007bu:


My program is fully funded so instead of showing tuition deposit receipt, I showed them that instead
Oh okay, Perfectly understood, as I am myself sponsor can my MBS serve as a substitute to the document ?
Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by gracedson: 12:31am On Sep 02, 2021
ray007bu:
LONG POST ALERT

LANDING GISTT

Omo, I’ve been inactive here for like a week and I just want to say congratulations to everyone that has gotten PPR and also to those that got delyed, please keep pushing, IT WILL DEFINITELY END IN PRAISE.

Traveled on the 23rd of August with Lufthansa (booked on AirCanada website). Let me just say that I’ll advise those that plan to use AirCanada to use someone already in Canada to help them to book because I made the mistake of booking from Nigeria only for me to receive a mail like a week to my flight that “my payment was not confirmed “ and I should come and make payment in person at any of their service centers (NOTE: AirCanada does not have any service Centre in Nigeria). My aunt was able to help me go to the Toronto Pearson Airport and make payment again and they later refunded my money.

So back to the D-day, i had a connecting flight with Lufthansa to Frankfurt and then from Frankfurt to Toronto which was set for 10:55pm. People are leaving this country ooo, the queue to enter Murtala Mohammed airport was so long and I heard people had even been on the queue for up to 2 hours. Mine didn’t take that long as I got to the airport around 6:30pm and the line had started moving.

Finally entered and had to go and weigh my bag because I knew it was more than the accepted kg (I had 32kg and 17kg). I balanced it sha because I don’t have money for extra luggage and my folks had to take some stuff back home.
When it was time to get boarding pass, they asked for passport, flight ticket and scanned my Covid test. They also gave me that yellow card to fill in my details. It’s advisable to wrap your foodstuff (it’s 1k) for protection.

My family couldn’t follow me past this point and this was when the floodgates opened ooo, me that was forming hard girl hard girl (Thank God for face mask lol)

At Customs, they asked for my boarding pass, passport (which they stamped) and then you’ll have to remove your shoes and any gadgets you have in your hand luggage.

My flight to Frankfurt was short sha because I slept most of it. The food was cold so I just had tea.

When I got to Frankfurt, it got interesting. Their method of searching, check-in and boarding was very organized. There was a woman there that her Covid test had expired and they told her she would have to redo it (very expensive at that airport).

The flight to Toronto was much longer and AirCanada’s movie selection is top notch. I didn’t even know when I had watched 3 full movies but then no WiFi (you have to pay for it)

Once we landed ehn, first thing I did was Thank God because no be me do am, I’m still shocked sef. Canada Border services asked for Enrollment letter, Admission letter, proof of funds (gave them my funding letter) and then Covid test and I was given my study permit. I also registered on Switch health for arrival Covid test so I ddnt have to stay on the long queue and was out of there within minutes, they also gave me hometest kit for Day 8 (I’m not fully vaccinated)

Right now, I’m on Day 9 of my quarantine (Hotel accommodation provided by my school for 14 days) and I’ve been trying to eat their food o but sometimes it’s difficult. My aunt brought food for me so I’m still on Naija diet .

Anyone that arrives Toronto and wants to connect, I’m always happy to.

Thanks for this platform, I really gained a lot from here, we will all rejoice!
Interesting and concise, Please what is a funding letter and how did you get it ?

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Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by gracedson: 12:11am On Sep 02, 2021
God be praised !! This Week so far, we have had numerous PPRs, However, if you are delayed, please do not give up, as our norms here firstly Order your GCMS, post the Notes here, our Gurus and we that are the less Guru are going to respond with our thoughts on how to repackage your application and makes it better.

We thank God in advance for the PPRs we are going to still get before this Week runs out and we thank him again for the numerous PPRs for Next Week (Amen).

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Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by gracedson: 12:06am On Sep 02, 2021
Obiag:


We are sending to Abuja tomorrow, but would like to have an idea how long it will take so I can book her flight as soon as possible cos classes started on the 25th; though she joined virtually.
Oh okay, I sent the envelope on the 24th of August, VAC acknowledged that they received on the 26th, on the 1st of September the IRCC confirmed that they have received it, made decision and sent it back to VAC, Same 1st of September, IRCC confirmed that they have received back the envelope and it’s ready for collection,
Now I am waiting for DHL.
I hope that gives you the idea, you may want to calculate with working days.
Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by gracedson: 11:23pm On Sep 01, 2021
Obiag:


Thank you so much. Am so proud of you guys on this platform. God will reward all of you immensely.

Have you received your passport from Abuja?
God be praised, I am going to receive it in few days, thank you for asking.

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Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by gracedson: 10:48pm On Sep 01, 2021
Obiag:
It has ended in praise.
PPR received today.
I actually joined this platform on behalf of my daughter. We worked through her application process together. Though I found this platform about a weeks after applying, but learnt a lot from the wonderful people here. You guys are amazing.

Timeline:

1st May : submitted application (normal route)
13th May: NSE request - was ignored.
19th May: Did Biometrics
22nd June: 'Action Required' indicated on her portal. A word document explaining why she couldn't submit the NSE documents was uploaded.
26th June: Upfront medical
12 July: Medical uploaded passed.
23 August: BVL
1st September: PPR.

Documents Submitted:
Application forms
Bsc certificate
Nigerian Police Clearance cert
FBI clearance ( lived in US 2013 to 2020)
Travel history
Bank statements - just enough money to cover tuition and cost of living.
Introduction letters from our employers (am her cosponsor).
No landed property
No photo.

I thank you all for all the questions answered and the courage drawn from the information available on this portal helped us to survive the wait (was killing).

I wish all the PPR recipients success in the land of Canada. For the PPR expectants, you will all receive in no time. For the delayed, it is not the end of the road. Please order your notes, address the queries and refire. It shall end in praise.

Congratulations to you family.
Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by gracedson: 1:33pm On Sep 01, 2021
gracedson:
God be praised for answering our bulk PPR’s prayer this morning, Now we want to thank God ahead for the bulk PPR’s we are going to get today Tuesday and for this Week (Amen).
Evidently, God has answered and he is still answering our Thanksgiving and Prayers.

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Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by gracedson: 1:32pm On Sep 01, 2021
Fisssssyyy:
PPR ALERT!!!!!!
I was in church this morning and I told God I wanted my PPR today and he did it
I got my bvl since 19th of August and it has been ghost update since then.
I applied on the 29th of April


What God cannot do doesn’t exist
I will be back with details
Yes!! Congratulations.
Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by gracedson: 11:56am On Sep 01, 2021
Lindimama:
The Lord has done it ooo!!! PPR Alert!!! What God cannot do indeed does not exist ��������
Oh yes !!! A big Congratulations to you.
Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by gracedson: 2:54pm On Aug 31, 2021
techboy:
PPR ALERT!!!!

My sister-in-law just got her OPR this afternoon.
I handled her application from start to finish and I'm super grateful to God and to everyone on this forum that has contributed to the success of her application.
I submitted her application before joining NL and trust me when I say "I learnt a lot".

Document I submitted before joining NL
SOP
Her brother's account statement
Letter of acceptance

Document I submitted via webform after I joined NL

Family picture
MBS
CAC document
Sponsorship letter from brother
Brother's Birth certificate
Brother passport data page
WAEC
One year Diploma certificate
Recommendations letter
Police character certificate

Please don't underestimate the power of webform.



Congratulations.

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Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by gracedson: 2:47pm On Aug 31, 2021
phlorem:

Thanks boss. God bless you. Passport sent already
Nah so !! Congratulations.

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Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by gracedson: 12:57pm On Aug 31, 2021
phlorem:


Baba I need your help with the breakdown of money to pay ooh apart from the 8920 processing fee do I need to pay any other amount to VFS. Did my biometrics in Lagos. I am sending my passport to Abuja.
You are only paying 8920 to VFS, the other to pay is to DHL courier.
Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by gracedson: 1:31am On Aug 31, 2021
Lianna2020:
Amen
Amen ooo.
Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by gracedson: 1:31am On Aug 31, 2021
Dofrenzy:


Amen
Amen Amen.
Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by gracedson: 1:30am On Aug 31, 2021
Stephblues:
Amen. Keeping faith for all those still waiting.

Oh yes.
Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by gracedson: 12:14am On Aug 31, 2021
God be praised for answering our bulk PPR’s prayer this morning, Now we want to thank God ahead for the bulk PPR’s we are going to get today Tuesday and for this Week (Amen).

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Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by gracedson: 7:51pm On Aug 30, 2021
Heaven2020:
My sister's yellow biometric slip was accidentally sent alongside my mom's passport to vfs. She got a passport request today, and we are confused about what to do next. Is it possible for her to get a new one and how we communicate with vfs Lagos? Please help
Yes, go to where you did the Biometrics, they are going to give you another slip, but you may have to pay.

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Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by gracedson: 5:46pm On Aug 30, 2021
Faithyyyyy:
IT'S A PPR ALERT!!!!


I applied for my study permit last year and got it within a month. Now I am a proud graduate of UOttawa.


Background story to a very complex application.

My younger brother finished WAEC in 2008 ( yes 13 years study gap). Aged 31 years old.
somehow his Bachelor's degree didn't get any transcript so we couldn't do anything about it but opted for a two years diploma program. (ordinary diploma).

We started the process for my younger brother in January this year and got denied within a month. I have been his sponsor throughout the process so I had to provide proof of support and sponsorship.

Reasons : Personal assets and financial assets
Travel History
Purpose of visit

How can I be helping others with their applications and enjoying Canadian education when my brother is getting denied! Never! Never!

We got back to the drawing board, worked on his living expenses, proof of funds, home ties, literally everything explaining all the visa officers concerns with a well presented sop ( I didn't study English for nothing). GCMS notes didn't come until two months later so I just used the visa officers concerns to address the refusal because no time.

New application: April 23rd
medical request : August 20th
Medical passed August 26th
PPR and approval August 30th.

Can you get a study permit with a 13 year study gap?
Can you apply for an ordinary diploma ?
Can you get an approval after a refusal?

I am here to tell you that with Faith and prayers all things are possible. Most importantly put in the best work on your study permit application after a refusal.
If you need to consult and pay for services don't be stingy to your future. No one will do all the hard work for you free of charge.

I will keep giving back and reviewing sop's for free because I have benefited from this platform but please note that I WILL NOT work on your study permit application free of charge.

Find attached the timeline for your encouragement.

PS he doesn't even know its been approved because I have the log in details. I can't wait to surprise him with this good news.

meanwhile let me do and bring my dear mama over too. Our families must jappa with us in Jesus name
Congratulations.
Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by gracedson: 3:43pm On Aug 30, 2021
ChisZom:


Amen! From your lips to Gods ears amen
It's being answered.

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Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by gracedson: 1:29pm On Aug 30, 2021
Onyekachiii:
Hello house, my medical request has landed, 25th of august. April 16th applicant . I already booked upfront since last month, so I will be going for medicals on the 6th of September. Please for IOM will I make payments when I get there or I pay online then go with my receipt? And what else am I to go with, please reply thanks a lot, I look forward to sharing my ppr landing soon too, amen.
Make a transfer to their account and print out the receipt before going there.

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Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by gracedson: 12:03pm On Aug 30, 2021
Oreoluwamipo:
Amen , our senior ppr recipient .. How is preparation going?

lol, see title, fine oo, preparation is going on thank you for asking.

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Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by gracedson: 10:47am On Aug 30, 2021
We pray for bulk PPR’s this Week (Amen).

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Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by gracedson: 4:51pm On Aug 29, 2021
Doree:


I booked and I bagged it!

PPR ALERT!!!
WHAT GOD CANNOT DO DOES NOT AND CAN NEVER EXIST!
May 10th Applicant. BVL & PPR 28th August,
Will be back to share my timeline.
Yes !!! Congratulations
Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by gracedson: 8:58am On Aug 29, 2021
Kaydelegend01:
I always pity all the waiters in the house. Sincerely its not easy at all. I have never waited for anything like this in my life lol. May 13th applicant, on God...we shall get our pprs by His grace, even sooner than we think.
Amen

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Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by gracedson: 3:38pm On Aug 28, 2021
Dofrenzy:
For those that have received their visas and are traveling. Make the joy of visa no make you fall mugu. I came across this post and will share it here.

Luggage experience in a plane.

The older lady comes and sits next to me inside the plane. She asked me to help her put her bag in the overhead luggage compartment. But a gentleman sitting across quickly came through. (I am not very tall and the overhead luggage compartment is something I try to avoid at all costs.
Immediately she sits down strikes up a conversation. She was very pleasant and well spoken. So we chatted all through the flight to Dubai.
Suddenly, when the pilot announced that we were now proceeding to begin our descent into DXB, my good friend 'developed' stomach pains. Me with my good heart, I pressed the stewards button, and the stewardess came to find out what the problem was. I told her my seat mate was not feeling well. And this lady, she suddenly began to address me as 'my daughter'. The stewardess told me that there was nothing they could do except give her some painkillers and wait until we landed. The pilot announced that we had a medical emergency on board and advised us all to stay calm. My new friend was crying and sweating like crazy. And she refused to let go of my hand... everyone assumed we knew each other.
So we land at DXB and the same gentleman who helped remove her luggage from the overhead compartment removed her luggage. But as he removed the luggage, he advised me to distance myself from this lady and make it clear to the cabin crew that we were NOT travelling together. He was a godsend!
So indeed, the cabin crew came and asked me if we were related, I categorically told them we had met on the plane. I didn't know her at all. So we began to deplane and as I said goodbye she kept begging me to carry her handbag. I was so torn... but the gentleman looked me in the eye and emphatically shook his head. He passed me a note telling me to let the cabin crew handle her.
So I exit the aircraft and leave my 'new friend' to wait for the wheelchair and be handled by the cabin crew feeling very guilty.
As we waited for our luggage to come through, I hear this commotion. My 'new friend' was running, trying to escape the cabin crew, having gotten out of the wheelchair! She left the stewardess with her handbag and just ran towards the exit with the rest of her hand luggage! Luckily the airport police were faster than her. They got hold of her and brought her back in handcuffs.
This lady starts calling out to me.. my daughter... my daughter!.. how could you do this to me..... that's when I caught on. She was carrying drugs and she was trying to implicate me!
Luckily for me, the gentleman who had helped her with her luggage came forward and told the airport police that me and her had just met on the plane. The police took my passport and asked her to reveal my full names if it was true we were travelling together. By God's grace, I had not even told her my first name! I was still asked to follow the police to a little room where I was questioned extensively. Where did I meet her?... where did I board... where did she board. Etc... And my luggage was extensively searched and dusted for fingerprints.
They dusted all her luggage and my fingerprints were not found anywhere on her luggage or on her handbag!
I was let go with advice never ever to get touch anyone's luggage either in flight or at the airport. So from that day, I don't care how much luggage you have, you will deal with it yourself. I will not even offer you a trolley to put your luggage on! Your luggage... your problem.... is my policy. And if you can't reach the overhead compartment, and I am the nearest person, please call the cabin crew because all I will do is give you a blank stare and then look away!

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