RxOtunba:
In terms of career progression, I intend joining the Research & development dept of a multinational Pharma company in Nigeria, like Novartis or Pfizer. Then gather some experience over the nxt 7-10yrs and set up my own pharma company in Nigeria(Since the UWindsor program also trains extensively on how to start up and manage pharmaceutical companies. Will the visa officer not look at it that many drugs are not produced in Nigeria.

That's why you need to do a lot of research for your SOP. State figures, projections and the realistic goals you want to achieve in Nigeria with your Masters. Your post above is a good start, your major reason for choosing Windsor has to be your statement in parenthesis above, with weblink to the school startup page, just expand on it. You need to go deeper into the Pharm. industry in Nigeria.

This is what I did in my SOP, I am in the energy industry, I quoted projections from international organisations in Nigeria or abroad, with weblink to the articles, industry policies and upcoming projects. Anyone reading could see the future with me in it with my masters. I quoted the expected earnings in Naira and CAD for the future positions that I am gunning for if I achieve a foreign degree from Canada.

Also, I quoted lecturers at Windsor (Windsor is a member of an energy research institute) in the industry as the reason I am going to Windsor, with weblink to their profile, projects and website. My interest in them and what I hope to implement from the knowledge I will gain was also included.

Your SOP has to be very detailed like a paper, with references to your statements, such as documents you attached to your application and so forth. What ever you write on your SOP should have evidence, either attached to your application, or a weblink to the page etc.

RxOtunba:
Using the CRS and hoping that I score at least 7.5 in all sections of IELTS, my score is 390 which I feel it's a bit low. Yes, my dad can put the money in my account for 4months. UWindsor requests a down payment of $4k but I'm thinking I should pay all d first semester tuition of about $10k. Is that good enough?

Yeah, you can pay the first semester tuition and transfer the rest of the funds to your personal account.
Your CRS is too low, though you can boost it with another certificate, BC in IT, LIMA or TEF can do that. But I think studies is the best route for you at the moment. Do you have admission already at Windsor? For which session?

RxOtunba:
Suggestions on this please..

Your US Visa denials have no effect on your Canadian Study Permit Application, you must declare in your SP application that you were denied and state the dates in the given section to avoid 5year visa ban.

UWindsor is a good school and your sponsor transferring the money to your account is a good idea too. Just make it 4 months prior to your application, and he should explain the lodgement of the funds in his sponsorship letter.

You have a good profile and career progression fi your going for Masters(you didn't say), however, don't you think Express Entry will be better for you. Mid 20s, good occupation with experience. You can check your CRS points and weigh your options.

Let wait for the gurus to give more insight.

Goodluck!

Eilenora:
Hello.

Please is there anyone here that has submitted their passport to Abuja VAC? What do we exoect in terms of real time tracking and effectivemess? How many days did it take the passport to return vis a vis Lagos VAC? I submitted my passport on Friday and it got there this morning. Is there anything I am supposed to do to fast track the process as I have bought my ticket already for Dec 26th.

We are on the same boat, sent to Abuja on Friday, received trackingid Nov23. Wait, you got a ticket already? You move fast. I read a post from someone that sent to Abuja VFS and received within 2 weeks, that's what I am estimating for my own.

JustMellow:
In no particular permutation, Big Congratulations to:

SKEPTA
NairaLuck
Eilenora
Demeelee
Noms11
Insanity

Wish Y'all Big Things Only.

Thanks bro. I hope to meet you some day.

Rootiab:

Some agent told me I won't because I have second class lower

One well-known reputable agent in Lagos also told me that I don't have a chance, due to my profile. I did the online application myself, I received my Passport Request Letter a few days ago.
Once you have an admission from a DLI institution and the required funds, you're eligible for a Study Permit application.

Goodluck.

Uzomachukwu:


An application is complete only when the applicant has done their biometrics, medical, and submitted all the required documents. According to IRCC, it's only then that the given processing time starts counting.

Oh okay. Thanks a lot for the information, I wasn't aware of this.

Uzomachukwu:


Count from when the application was completed, not when it was submitted. Applying for GCMS note, which will take another 2 months to arrive, isn't the way to go for now.

Okay, thanks for the clarification. I've got it wrong all this time, I counted mine from the date I submitted my application online, before I applied for my GCMS. Please, what do you mean by when the application was completed?

Time2soar:


Congrats

Thanks

Uzomachukwu:


Those guys? Their delays seems to be legendary.

I applied June 16,
Upfront medicals Sept 1,
Biometrics Sept 8,
Eligibility and Background checks still ongoing,
No AIP,
No BVL,
No update about my medical.

I've contacted them thrice in the past 1 month. They responded only once, two days ago, saying:

Good day,

In response to your email enquiry below, kindly note that this application is still under active review by our office. At the moment, we are not in a position to give a clear indication of when we anticipate finalizing this application.

We are working on processing applications as quickly as possible; however, processing times are affected and any disruption caused by COVID-19 is not reflected accurately on our website. We will make all the necessary efforts to finalize your application as soon as possible.

Please refer to the below link:



https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/travel-restrictions-exemptions.html

We trust that this information suffices in responding to your enquiry.

Regards

You should apply for your GCMS notes ASAP, your application has exceeded the normal application time of 14weeks. The notes will give you all the information you need concerning your application.

Goodluck!

Time2soar:


Congratulations

Thanks a lot.

PPR received!!!!

NairaLuck:

Congratulations ❣️ dear, but HOW COME THOSE B4 YOU ARE YET TO RECEIVE PPR?

Means maybe your PPR might be delayed too

Thanks. Whenever it comes, I am ready. My classes will resume January 7, I can even do online till second semester.

Seriously, what do you think of the delay? I read your post on the second Covid19 wave and plans for another lockdown, do you think that's the reason?

owolabia:


From Kenya or China?

China

BVL has landed!!! So happy, now I can sleep a little. We move.

Goodluck to all, e no easy!!!

Iceman2020:
Please is there anyone here with AIP that's still expecting BVL and PPR?

Abi na only me waka come?

Yeah, a lot, me included. I got MR, AIP, and did biometrics more than 2 months ago. I've sent webform and emails to all the IRCC contacts and offices I know of, and I am still waiting for my application update. I think it is because my school is not on the readiness plan list yet, I am hoping for 17th Nov now.

It will end in praise!

Dbankx1:


Hello, sorry for the disturbance, but it isint too clear, should I upload my mother’s details like birth certificate and passport or my fathers birth certificate in the client information ? Or where can I upload such documents Or should I upload them in the financial sector as they are both my sponsors??

If I were you, I will include my parent's birth certificates in the client information section and upload financial documents such as account statements, affidavits, CAC docs, sponsor's payslips, gift deeds etc. in the proof of funds section. I will also mention in my SOP all this information and where they can be located in my application. This is why I advice to include a table of content page as the first page in any merged pdf, this page will contain the description of the documents merged in the file and the page numbers.

Goodluck!

Dbankx1:
Hi,
I have multiple files to send but there’s only one button to upload, my transcript has multiple pages and is a pdf format, how do I upload that to word?

Your transcripts are supposed to be merged with other supporting documents in pdf file format and uploaded on the Client Information section. Please, read page one of this thread before you apply to ensure you're not making any mistake. Do not be in a rush, do it right the first time.

Check out the link below for the application procedure, how to merge documents and where to upload them.

https://www.nairaland.com/4773130/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/33#72169936

TimAke:
PPR just dropped guys. I'll give a detailed update soon. Let me catch my breath first

This is a great news bro! Congratulations!

SKEPTA:


Amen oh

SKEPTA, I sent you a mail.

Bruan:



Thank you very much Chocs. This was really helpful. Please when reapplying in merging documents together in a pdf, do i label the title above each document stating what it is or I can just merge them without writing any title on each of them

If I were you, I would include a table of content page as the first page, this will contain the document titles and page numbers in the merged document. Goodluck.

Olaidecool:
Hi guys! Please no abuse, no one knows all

Please how can I know courses that are research based?

I'm applying for M.Eng Electrical Engineering at Newfoundland university, I don't know if its research based. I tried finding on the school website but Thesis based is written for Electrical Engineering.

My question: is thesis based the same as research based and is M.Eng Electrical Engineering research based.

Thanks house

You can email MUN Admissions Coordinator or your department's international liaison office to confirm this.

In Memorial University Engineering Masters program, MEng is a thesis based degree(research) while MASc is a course based degree. This is in contrast to most of the other DLIs.

If you are going for a research based degree, I will advice you, based on my personal experience with them, not to apply if you don't receive a go-ahead or positive response from a supervisor, even though they mentioned that you don't need to get a supervisor to apply.

The school website can be a bit tricky to navigate, make sure you're getting the right information, that's why I advice you contact your department for more information.

Goodluck!

wasd4luv:
Thank you so much for this vital information. Pls do you know how I can pay a deposit of $4000 to Uwindsor?

I used CIBC, but that was when Form A was suspended.

heidepaper:
Please those who have applied for their study permit. Kindly help

Yes, they don't have the validation field locally on the documents you mentioned. You can upload them, validation will be requested before the final transmittal of all the uploaded documents.

Goodluck!

TeeMade:
@donmakabelli, thanks for this wonderful post cos you read my mind. My only question is that must your SOP be 2 pages or can it be up to 3 depending on your situation and things you need to emphasize

I don't think the number of pages matters, but ensure your SOP is straight to the point. Every paragraph must have a role in the overall story you're trying to tell.

My SOP was 4 pages. I created a table of content for all the documents I submitted in each online application upload section. Each document has a reference number in the table of content, so in my SOP, I quoted the reference number of the document that I was using as evidence of that part of my story. For instance, when I wrote about my degree, after the sentence, I included the reference number of my degree certificate, just like a research paper. This way, the VO can easily refer to my table of content to see the document sequentially.

Everything I wrote in my SOP has a document I attached as evidence. If I don't have any evidence, I won't include it. I used this format that you just quoted, with the sections. Include only the sections that works for your application, sections that you have legit documents as prove.

Goodluck!

Luckymama:


It’s not really that it doesn’t qualify you for PR. It’s just that you may need more than 1 year to get the necessary points for PR. For instance to get points for work experience in Canada you need at least 1 year work experience. What if you finish the program and it takes you a while to get a job in the proper NOC. Before you get the job and all that a greater part of that 1 year is over. Then you don’t get those points.
What if the one year PR expires before you are called to apply for PR? Then you have to leave Canada because Post Graduate Work Permit cannot be renewed.
It’s safer to get a course that will get you at least 2 years. No matter how bad it is one should have been able to get a job and the needed experience within 2 or 3 years.

Those are good points you stated there, one year will be a tough time to get a job and apply for your PR. But there are other criteria for getting points on the EE or CEC routes. Even on the CEC, people still get the requirements with a year program and a year PGWP and get their PR. So everyone can't follow the same path, we need to explain the details for the person to make an informed decision or direct the person to a weblink to read and make the decision themselves.

WeirdKidinClass:


Do you know of any student loans from Nigerian institutions for international education or any other international student loans that are available to Nigerians?

Check out the link below

https://www.internationalstudentloan.com/apply/?utm_campaign=istl_summer_4&utm_source=ISTL-Summer-Loans-Series-4&utm_medium=email&utm_content=be37613322b004d5041ad8cde91a9694&utm_term=criticalimpact

Answer the questions that relates to you and you will see the available loans. This is mainly for US and Canadian schools.

Disclaimer: Please, do your due diligence yourself, I do not know or work or deal with any loan company.

Dos2020:
Please for clarification,

If going for a 2 yrs program do you have to have the whole 2 years funds available in your account plus cad$10,000 or just first year with $10,000.

If you're going for a 2-years program, you're sponsoring yourself and you don't have any other means of income when you're there, I will advice you have the total funds i. e. Full Tuition and Living expenses for the 2 years plus miscellaneous funds for flight (4kCAD or so). But if you have a sponsor, you should only provide tuition and living expenses for 1-year, then sponsor's evidence of means of income for the subsequent years.

Disclaimer - This is just my opinion, it is not a compulsory IRCC requirements. IRCC only requests for tuition and living expenses for 1 year. Check the official study permit checklist for Nigerians for more information.

Nellyoo:


Also, I'm thinking about buying N300k worth of shares, stock or bond, I want to use it as a home tie..

Please house, is this good enough for a home tie considering the fact that I will be purchasing it very close to the period(1 month before ) I am applying for my study permit

Thank you

Hope you're aware that 1-year program can only fetch you 1 year PGWP. If your plan in the end is to pursue PR, this might not be good for you. I advice you go for a program 16-24 months in length, which will lead to a 3-years PGWP, enough time to apply for PR.

I thought you mentioned getting a sponsor in your initial post. If you have your full tuition and additional 11kCAD as living expenses, If I were you, i will include 5kCAD for miscellaneous like flight expenses and others, that should be enough for a 1-year program. But remember you will only get 1-year PGWP.

A PGD program is okay because you have HND.

He doesn't need the HR to sign, mine was signed by my manager, but all the other items were fulfilled, letterhead etcetera

I don't think 300k worth of shares can get you a strong home tie, in my opinion. How many units can that amount purchase? From your profile, you graduated last year, you've not had any paid employment, I don't think the VO would be looking for assets to tie you to your home country.

Goodluck!

Nellyoo:


Thank you very much for your response.. But I think giving the man money to pay into my account and requesting that he sends it to me Is gonna be a difficult one.. Honestly it's gonna be a whole new level of convincing and explanations and I don't see that coming out positive

I already sent another person money and the person has paid it back into my account as salary but since you mentioned that the payment should come from the company(which I said I'm working for) account And should be continuous for at least 3 months, I think this is going to be another problem as I just started payment this month and I really intend to apply for study permit ASAP

Pls what else can I used as a home tie?

-I am 25, single
-Graduated 2018, finished NYSC 2019 ending
-Looking to pursue a PDG
-I don't have any actual employment, or assets
-All the members of my immediate family(siblings and parents) are here in Nigeria
- no travel history but no study gap either
- my uncle in Canada would be paying my tuition upfront and my elder brother(who is also single with no kids or responsibilities) here in Nigeria will be providing his bank statement with at least 11k CAD as my proof of funds
- my international passport coincidentally would be expiring at the end of my proposed PGD program
- lastly instead requesting for an employment letter as a full staff, can I just ask for letter of employment as a graduate intern (unpaid position) to show I have not been while away time since I finished NYSC last year. Also, the job position is also going to be in relation to what I intend to study for PGD

Pls gurus, how would I reasonably prove to a VO that I would be returning to my country. I am very sure a lot of us here are having issues with home ties too

Thank you house

If the employment is an unpaid graduate intern position, you can submit an employment reference letter.
A detailed 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, Canada.
5. The letter should be written by the HR and duly signed.
- I was assisted by Frank with this statement above

For the home ties, you're a young new graduate, I don't think the VO would be expecting you to have assets, I think your family will okay, but you will have to state how important your family is to you in your SOP.

Your major concern should be your funds, make sure everything is as clear as water for the VO. I advice that your living expenses should be in your account, sent by your sponsors, and stated in your SOP clearly. They should pay a semester fee too, then provide evidence of their capability to pay for your subsequent expenses in the following year, depending on the length of your program.

Why are you going for a PGD? What was your first degree on? Your GPA? Because if you got second class upper and your going for a PGD, that might raise a red flag.

I'm just an applicant like you too, so this is just my own thoughts. Every application is different, but one thing you should do is to present a clear application with evidence to proof all you stated in your SOP.

Goodluck.

Aquanitavit:
hello please i have asked before and no reply the please i also need and will appreciate every ones input on these . first congrats on your progress ,my question is if you provide all documents requested from and the ones you couldn't provide due to log down how did you go about it because i saw in their site that if you are having difficulties providing any document you should attach a reason and explain why you cant provide it. reason am asking is because am having trouble getting my English proficiency exception letter from my school and i don't know how to go about these and that's the only thing holding me from applying .

The English proficiency letter or test certificate is not a compulsory requirement for the visa application. I just attached it to my application because I have it already, since last year even. If that is the only document remaining for you to apply, you can apply without it, it all depends on you.

Goodluck.