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Justblow:
Thanks bro...

Refusal was July 31

Decesion over turned and passport submission September 4th

Submitted passport Sept 5th

Picked passport up yesterday September 11th

The endorsement starts from September 4 and expires March 4 2020




Please can you enlighten me more on this endorsement you talked about.

Martinomi:
Approval story


Timeline:

Date Submitted: 14th June Paper application
Biometrics done: 14th June
Medical request: 14th August
Medicals done: 22nd August at IOM lagos
IOM sent me the delivery message on 30th August
BVL: 3rd September
Approval(Letter of Introduction): 7th September
VFS pickup mail: 9th September

I was unable to link it so I left the application like that not knowing what's up with it.
The days between 3rd and 7th September looked like the longest days of waiting in my life. CIC no go give us high BP..

Docs submitted:
International passport biodata page
Digital Passport
Offer letter from school.(Bishop university- MSc Computer science)
CAQ

All CIC forms

Letter of sponsorship by mum
Affidavit of Sponsor.
Mum's passport datapage
Her Bank statement (14m balance)

Client Information Section
WAEC Certificate
Transcript of Academic records
BSc Certificate
Statement of Purpose
Birth Certificate
My residential permit copies while I was studying n living in Ukraine
My UK visa pages along with my entries and exits into the country
My other entry and exit into ivory coast was included too.
I wasn't employed as I was still doing my NYSC and didnt submit any nysc stuff.

In term of family ties, I included my mum and my sister who is a doctor here in Nigeria. I also included my other sister in Ukraine still studying medicine.
Finally backed it all up with prayers and fasting.

Special thanks to the bosses Frankrobben, Ayodeji786,Mzjokky16 and Nobleman

Honestly I started reading through the thread after applying and I almost lost hope on my application as i was seeing well pacakaged applications getting refusals. I can never forget June to September as they were my most spiritual months..

I'm wishing the rest still waiting for decision a favourable outcome IJN.

jesudaughter:
Yes, applied.

andrew444:
Now i get you concerning the 500k

Dont pay him any 220k and 100k, once you get your visa go there and look for job your self

Ymin:
A P P R O V A L A L E R T !!!
Program: MSc Biosystem Engineering, University Of Manitoba(Fall,2019)

This is my 3rd Application after 2 previous refusals and I have been a silent reader on this forum:

Application timeline
Route – Paper, processed in Nairobi Kenya
Applied 15th May 2019
Biometrics not required as the previous one is valid. I was able to link it online on the 26th May and then Background check already running.
Eligibility review 12th June
Medical Request 14th June
Medical Done 17th June at IOM Ikeja
Medical Passed 20th June
BVL-July 9th
Approval- July 10th
Then I got a text message late evening on Thursday 11th July from VFS Lagos that Passport is ready for pick up.
Passport pick up 12th July 2019(Within 2mins at VFS counter in Lekki, which was the fastest of all the waiting process from the beginning of the application)


Documents submitted:

Academic Qualification

B.Eng Degree in Agricultural Engineering
Msc Admission letter
Transcript from the University
CV
O Level Cert

Proof of Financial Support

Personal statement of account comprising current account balance of N3M and Fixed deposit of N3M
Reference Letter from the Bank to support SOA
Letter of Sponsorship as Postgraduate research assistant with funding of CAD18,000 for each year of my study.
Tuition is CAD12, 400 but also got an IGSES Scholarship of CAD5, 400 which is usually applied on the Tuition to effectively reduce it to CAD7, 000


Other documents

IMM Forms
Passport photo
Police Clearance Certificate was submitted during the first application so didn’t bother doing it again.
NYSC certificate
A work ID, Promotion letters and introduction letter from work
Landed property with Survey and Deed Of Assignment
Marriage cert and kids birth cert
Wife's passport biodata page
SOP and LOE address previous refusals in details

A few of my success stories and testimonies:

I first applied for a study visa to Canada in April 2018 and was refused June same year with Purpose of Visit.
Second Application was in Feb 2019 and was refused the same month with Purpose of visit and travel history.

In both cases, I used the services of an agent and I applied with the M.eng (One year course based) admission letter
Shortly before my second application, I contacted Frankrobbn to assist proofread my SOP. Despite his kind assistance then with every effort put in place, I was still delayed. Then after my second refusal, I contacted Bracha who encouraged me not to give up and assisted with part of my SOP correction.

Sometimes in Jan this year, I had thought of switching from the Meng to Msc but getting supervisor was the issue. After a series of emails with usual "no funding, no space" responses, God finally came through for me and that marks the turning point in my Canada journey. I got a Prof willing to supervise me and provided the Stipend that fully covers my study around April and then I decided to reapply for the 3rd time in May 2019.

This time around,Qudkom came to my rescue. We talk extensively, exchange emails and I had to even travel to a neighboring city to meet this wonderful and kind guy that I didn't know from anywhere just to ensure I get it right this time. Anyway, no more agent as I am prepared to take all the advice of the gurus to do it by myself.

Few days to my submission date, I had to literally go through all of Franks past post to ensure all my T's have been crossed and I's dotted.

My special appreciation thus goes to Frankrobbn, Bracha and Qudkom who positively influenced my application in a way or the other
Every other guru: Makano, Justmellow and so many Monikers I may not mention. God bless your selfless efforts on this thread.

I need to also mention that I am advanced in age and I have never traveled outside Nigeria before and I also graduated university in 2006 with about 11 years working experience. Married with 2 kids but I decided to apply alone first.
This is to encourage someone not to really give up.

Nevertheless all human efforts, IT IS NOT OF HIM THAT WILLS, NOR OF HIM WHO RUNS, BUT OF GOD WHO SHOWS MERCY....


More Success stories to every applicant awaiting feedback from Schools or the Embassy!!!

Chukwuemekatehi:
Please ooooo any Conestoga college student here, please let's connect

NIGHTLIFE100:
Enter uae first before you become a motivational speaker. Experience it firsthand!

Travelforum:
Guys, very credible information reaching me tonight. Tlontin and OptimusPrime21 were refused visas after passport request because they used fake statement of account. I hope you guys can come out to debunk this. So sad.

Bobbyunitedfc:
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Bros no vex...u no say na manual labor/factory job we dey do here and am contended big time.....I Sha know security job is hot cake here too my brother...

All theses fields u mentioned above is already saturated with Indians and Filipinos....
Let's not decieve ourselves bikonu

ojoduoludare:
please help.. which professional certification course can i do in dubai under 500k that can possibly give me hot job
thanks

mcobex:
Since you are working in UAE(you have a permit) you can apply over there and your app will be processed based on the processing time of the said country (UAE). Good luck

mcobex:
On holiday or permanent (working or studying there)? If on holiday or visit then you have to go back to Nigeria to apply but if you have a residence permit to work or live in UAE then you can apply there

mavinjay1:
You guys that kept saying "Go back home & hustle"
But Naija is nothing to write home about neither... even those in Naija are willing to leave. The more people think of going back home, the more the people at home are willing to leave the country also. Everyday about 80-100 Nigerians enter UAE everyday... So which way? May God just help person...

Just be very patient & follow the advice of people like NonnyG. Attend like 3-5 interviews every week (walk in or no walk-ins).
Never downgrade any job, Start with something but make your research about the firm very well before u enter... Its very important to know the type of Al Bab dat will employ you.

I know people that ive done visa chance 2 times - 3 times... still no job.

Once again:Just Start with something.. any job you see to get your Pali
After 6 months you then escape.
Even better jobs need at least 2 years UAE experience before u get am.

Nigeria system is not that when u go back home... there is guaranty of success.
The chance of being succesful at home is very low.
People that went back home are now in ghost mode on this thread because i can imagine the type of life they will be living now... Nothing is promising in Naija... People at home will tell you the way things are right now.

Take care of yourself, Pray & always be patient!!

Holla3110:
Actually I don't know how to check inbox on here, you can ask me here your question or send me a direct message to my email.

charlesELIKIBA:
this is a painful experience. i feel so bad anyone will go through this considering how you raised money for your trip and to now go back to square one is the saddest sight for any individual or parents sef.
i think its very important for us here to be transparent. this thread isn't transparent. i do not want a dime from anyone here BUT WHOEVER IS READING THIS:

PLEASE 3 MONTHS VISAS ARE FROM N170,000 TO N200,000 (anything more than that, tell the person to go to hell and find another trusted person).

FLIGHTS GRACEFULLY AIRPEACE NOW COMES TO THE UAE FOR N180,000 TO N190,000 for a two-way trip. anything more than this tell the agent or person to go to hell. you can even get cheaper prices on other airlines but maybe longer flight hours but airpeace is a direct flight (8hrs).

BEDspaces are from N50,000 to N65,000 maximum.

i know this will be taken down because i mentioned prices but i also want to say i am not an agent neither do i know any agent. i just am fed up of hearing stories of people coming to the UAE FOR 1MILLION, 900,000 for 3 months stay. its is selfish and sad.








my friend i wish you goodluck in Nigeria. God will not abandon you.

Holla3110:
I'm sorry about your situation but that's the reality here, if someone had advised you not to come then, apparently you would have seen a prospective enemy of progress, the truth is bitter but we must say it, UAE is a beautiful country with fantastic infrastructures but we Africans especially Nigerians will find it difficult to strive here unless for few lucky people. I came in UAE as a cleaner earning 36k monthly, I did a management course and it was very expensive while doing a cleaning job. God smiled on me and I got promoted to a Procurement Administrator in my company where I was once a cleaner and I was earning 5,000 drms... only few Nigerians will have this luck or opportunity. I worked for 6 more years, obtained diploma in Photography and that was how I became a CEO, I went back to Nigeria and I have no regret since I came back, I do travel to UAE for visit and other countries for events photography.
Most of the guys in UAE are spending naija money I. E visa procurements for their fellow brothers, most of them earn 1,200drms as salary but they make averagely 400k monthly in procurement of visas and accommodations for same Nigerians, you see them come back home with cars and you are intimidated and wanna follow their footsteps.
There is no harm in trying, who wanna come should come and see.

Okonkwobestman1:
Sequel to my approval alert earlier today, I wish to share my documents checklist for the benefit of some of us here.

To the glory of God, it's my first time and also my passport visa debut.

Applied :8th May 2019
Route : Paper
Medical request / Passed :14th/23rd June
BVL: 27th June
Approval :8th July

Documents :
-All CIC forms
-Admission Letter (MUN, Program -MSc. Energy Systems Engineering)
-Confirmation of tuition (Paid full 25,948k)
-SOP (3 pages)
-Minimum Expense Form from school website.
-B.Eng result (Mechanical engineering)
-Academic Transcript
-Passport data page (4 copies)
-My Birth certificate
-Letter of introduction from office
-O'levels (Waec/NABTEB/NECO)
-Family tree showing r/ship with sponsor as we bear different surnames
-Sponsor's SOA (with inflow/outflow of N400m+)
-Sponsor's Letter of introduction
-Personal SOA (N600K+)
-My Curriculum vitae
-2 digital passport photograph
-Relevant certificates of merit

Most importantly, I prayed like I've never done all my life.

To all the hopefuls, it will all make sense, keep your head up.







Congratulations OKo...God is awesome

Raheembisi:
Please can anyone help with address for medical test centers in lagos. And is it possible to walk in to do the test? And how much does it cost

chichi93:
Hello please I applied for sowp alongside with my husband's study visa application via paper route but we have only been able to link his application online, tried linking mine but can't see anything. Please is this normal? Or is it because I am the secondary applicant?

Leave7777:
Hello guys, please i need help. I don almost cry all my eyes out and I have prayed and I'm getting tired.

I applied in Feb18.
Biometric request was Feb 20. I did it on Feb 21.
I got a medical request on May 10. I passed it June 2 according to my cic account.

I got passport request June 13, I submitted June14.
On June 14 after submitting passport, I got a mail from Vfs saying;

Dear Applicant,

We would like to inform you that your application has been processed in our office on 14 Jun 2019
You can track the status of your application through our website mentioned below using your tracking number.

Anytime I track it, it says;

Visa application, Id ###### is being processed at our canada Visa office.

I was told it only takes 3 -5 days. My people, since June14 till now, nothing yet, this has affected my performance at work.

Please help, what do I do, what is wrong? Did I even get the right mail from Vfs? Is tgat the mail you get after submitting passport for stamping?

chiboy429:
thanks so much for your response. do you mean I can get it despite capturing and documenting in delta state? I just PMed you too

Razzo:
willing to help in anyway I can

Razzo:
willing to help in anyway I can

Razzo:
Finally TRV
Never been this patient in my life for anything

App. Date: 20-02-2019
Background passed: 20-02-2019
Medical Request: 12-04-2019
Medical passed: 24-04-2019
Eligibility review passed: 02-05-2019
Program: Masters
Course: Electrical and Computer Engineering
School: University of Windsor
Route of submissions: Paper

Documents submitted:
All CIC forms
Well detailed 3 paged SOP
Offer and Letter of Admission
Undergraduate Transcripts
B.Eng Certificate & other professionals certifications
WAEC Results
NYSC Certificate
Receipt of School Fees Deposit ($6,000)
Birth certificate and international passport data page of parents and siblings.
Police clearance certificate.
Employment letters
Pay slips
Resume/cv
SOA of sponsor, father ($30,000 & N29m)
Sponsor’s letter & affidavit
Parents landed documents
PLENTY OF PRAYERS

After my medical request, I got a mail stating that the naira account seems fraudulent and requested for “my bank statement ticket ID and password”. I won’t lie to you this rattled me despite using a genuine statement of account. I generated the requested using my internet banking and sent to them as requested.

After so much waiting and praying it finally came.
I really want to use this opportunity to thank one of the most selfless human beings I know @frankrobbn1. Right from SOP review till date you’ve been most helpful. You’re blessed and always will be.
Then @awuuga I met you in this forum, I’m so happy our paths crossed, your a friend turned brother. What excites me the most is that we are going to the same school and the same course. Also, you being a term ahead of me gives me someone to look up to for guidance in school.

To all helping out applicants here, you guys are awesome. More power.

My advice to newbies, try and read the threads. It might be tiring and nobody expects you to read all the pages but read enough.

JustMellow:
No worries

Anamekele:
It means you should go to a notary public and sign all your documents except those he mentioned. That will make them authentic.

Juleskiki:
This God oooo. Congrats darling

kcosam:
You need to submit notarized photocopies only with the exception of your international passport, letters of introduction/recommendation addressed to cic, and bank statements. These ones has to be the original.

makano:
Hello House, any Conestoga college prospective student here that have successfully paid any fee (be it Deposit fee or full Tuition fee)? Please which payment option is the best Option or rather which payment option did you use in paying ur fees successfully. Anticipating ur replies.. Thanks