@Bumdish; Thanks for the update. I will try Ethiopian Airline next time.

dealexad: Guys, my status changed today and i got my trv today too!! na for brt bus stop i bin track d tin on my bb o.
All TRV/MEDICAL awaitees, patience. spoke with d guy at the vfs office and he said they will still issue trv's from thursday, after the 26th.

Congratulations.

TRV_IJN: My eyes have beheld my TRV, my hands have touched and felt it. My God is good.
Love you all.

Congratulations! God is faithful.
Start your preparation fast, there is so much to do.

mercylicious: Congrats henkyz. I am d next to be celebrated.

Amen! God will surely do it.

Henkyz: @All and sir Siga, I'v picked up my TRV now.. Praise God!!!!
For those of us remaining, u'd be issued IJN Amen!!

Congratulations!

Siga

Siga

iluminati: @ J20 its 201k not 210k i book one way not return. I wrote memorial and they said accommodation is full. I have book air canada to st john on 29th dec by 8.30am cos the flight from naija will arrive at 6.30am. Pls which other good link can u give me so that i can book off camp accommodation since campus accommodation is filled up.

Try the (1) MUN website, log into mymun, go to General Services Link and you will see students looking for flatmates

(2) Also on MUN website go to housing, check the off campus housing and see students looking for flat mates and landlords looking to rent houses

(3) or this http://stjohns.kijiji.ca/f-real-estate-room-rental-roommates-W0QQCatIdZ36

There are several rooms/houses available for rent on these sites but as advised by the school authority do not make any payment until you have inspected the place and checked the distance to the campus also the payment terms for utilities.

What I will advise is to book temporary accommodation in hihostel for a few days and you/your cousin can use the few days to inspect the houses/rooms available for rent. Seems very easy when reading it o. I hope it is as easy when we get there.
Hihostel website - http://www.hihostels.ca/

@Kayce43
I join you in prayers. God will do it
Remain expectant.

Siga: ...nice enough time...what date?

1st Jan

iluminati: @ J20 i booked Ethiopia airline at 201k for dec 28th. How much did u book air canada to newfoundland? How did u reserve accommodation in memorial uni?

210K for return or one-way?
Aircanada to Newfoundland from Toronto depends on the time slot you are picking; mine was about $850 for return but you can check their site to select the appropriate time you want and you can book one way.
For accommodation, I applied for campus accommodation in July and I just got an offer last week. Prior to getting the offer I had checked through the MUN website, off campus housing site to see what was on offer and also the mymun.ca site to see students who were looking for flat mates. I also check through kijiji.ca. There are so many rooms to let on those sites but the school warns that it is better to inspect the property before making payment.
For temporary accommodation I got a hostel in St John's that I can stay for a day or two till the hostel opens but I may be allowed to stay before the hostels open if I arrive early but there will be no catering services till 5th Jan.

The research for flights and accommodation is even almost as tedious as the visa process.

Siga: ...no wahala at all...if I am free and know the time u go land for Toronto I fit meet u for airport if u have enough time inbetween ur stop over....let me know

I will definitely inform you before I leave and I have over 6 hours wait in Toronto. Enough time to lounge, look around and get excited about landing in canada.

ferdimako:

For how many does the return ticket last? Or no expiry date?

It is valid for one year and there is charge for date change.

Bros Siga. I hail.
How are things with you, bros? Hope to see you one day in Canada.

iluminati: Royal air maroc does not fly direct to montreal you must transit thru New york city. Their flight is very small. 118 seats. There is no direct flight to canada. I have finally booked Ethiopia airline to canada on 28th Dec since their transit time is only 2 hours wait in addis ababa unlike turkish airline which is 8 hours wait. Any one going to memorial who have booked airline?

How much did Ethiopian Airline charge?
I am going to Memorial and I booked KLM to Toronto and Air Canada from Toronto to St John's. I did return and the cost is crazy, 473k.

iluminati: @J20 how much did you pay for the KLM airline? I dont think my cousin will agree to travel on new yr day. From toronto to mun is how much? What program are u going to study in MUN?

440k. Sciences
The flight leaves at night so all new year festivities will be over by then.
Has your cousin sorted out accommodation?

wuralulu:

Yes changed,to bad news still
Your application reference number NGA/ is now ready for collection.Please visit the centre where you submitted your application with your Receipt and Identification Proof between 08:00am and 03:30 pm (Local Time) all working days to collect the same which has been processed on 28/11/2012 
Copyright

Not to worry. Just get the reasons you were denied and re-package your application. God will do it.
Some get it at first trial while others have to do it twice or even thrice.
God's time is the best

iluminati: Hello house, pls who knows the most affordable flight to Canada. That my cousin has collected his TRV yesterday and he is going to Memorial University in Newfoundland, Canada. Pls drop an advise on flight to use and approximatelt the air ticket flight. Thankss....

I am also heading to MUN; I plan to travel 1st Jan. The best option is KLM to Toronto and then Air Canada to NL but if one has transit visa to US then United is cheaper.
Perhaps we should relate more on this so I can travel same date with your cousin.

Cori_corde: Please contact the Visa Application Centre for further instructions , your attention is required at the earliest

^^
Today, as I tracked.

God is ever faithful O! Don't lose hope.

Congratulations.

goddeymydear: I leave on the 31st

Been MIA guys. Sorry. Took a little break and did some traveling. And All those still awaiting med and trv call, don't give up...God is your strength. He never fails and just have faith, the same God that did mine will do yours even in a hundred folds. Amen.

If you do not mind, can you tell me which airline? I am trying to get cheap ticket. You can email me joshike2012@yahoo.com.

Anyone with idea of the best/cheapest flights to Toronto? I need suggestions, please.

Anyone planning to travel between 30th December and 2nd January?

Jokzoh:

Congrats!!!!! But how you take make your tuition payment? Mine is giving me a hard time

I was not asked to make any payment.
It has been suggested that GTB, Zenith and First Bank are the best option. I am going to use Standard Chartered Bank.
Check your school website and contact them to give you their details. You can pay through bank transfer, bank draft (slow process) or use credit/debit card.

lillaowow:

So, you got called for medicals on d 14th week....interesting.....Maybe I ShLd chillax then

Relax bros. The medical call will come. A friend of mine who used an agent submitted about 17th July was called for medicals last week, 15th Nov.
There is no need to worry, just keep praying and keep tracking. God will do it.

I want to say a big thank you to all the contributors on this thread especially those that took time to answer my 'silly' questions;- Phemmmy, Newacca (your write up and story remains an inspiration and I know we shall meet in Canada next year), Bumdish, Naijasexy (always willing to answer no matter how stupid the question appears), Olaremy2k, Bamshy, Ebugirl, Dipo and others. Thank you all so much. Also to my new mentor, Siga; thank you, bros.

I also appreciate my sweet mum for believing so much in me and for going through this whole process with me.

@all,
You can do it yourself, you do not need an agent. Just take time to go through the 'travelling to Canada' threads and ask questions.

@Mercylicious
I am going for undergrad, the closing balance was about N4.2m and monthly pay average of 450k.

I submitted my application on 30th July and did my medicals on 1st November and re-submitted on 2nd Nov. My status changed on Friday, 16th Nov but was askd by VAC to come back today to collect that it was not with them yet.

earthgreeners:

Congrat, list all your documents and the journey so far

Thanks. Listed already.

lillaowow:

Congrats.
I use your good news as a point of contact to my application dis week. God shld do smthin positive

I join you in prayers and I say a big AMEN!

mercylicious:

Congrats. Its a gud way to start d week. Start now to prepare all d egusi and ogbono.
I had a dream last night. I was in a plane leaving naija, I come rememba say I forget d ogbono wey I grind and d bitterleaf. I come dey make arrangement wit my guy how e go take send am to me in Canny.
Hahahah. No be malaria oo.
One dem call me 4 medical, ill start packaging dem cos I don't want d dream to repeat in real life.
I must pack my ogbono and bitterleaf

lol
Thanks so much, Mercylicious. May your dreams come true! See you in Canada.
I am not sure about packing Naija food o, I intend to stay in the school hostel.

kayce43:
Wooooow!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!! Is this ur first try? Kindly list documents u submitted (as a. Way of giving back to nairalanders) if u havnt and plz specify who sponsor is to u. Congrats oooo, I can imagine how ur feeling.

Thanks. It is my first try and I used my virgin passport with no travel history.
Documents have been listed.

These are the documents I submitted:-

All the necessary forms from CIC website
Print out of my SSCE result + scratch card
Testimonial + SSS transcript from my secondary school
Birth certificates of self, my parents & siblings
Acceptance letter + Breakdown of tuition & living expenses from MUN
My mum's statement of account + pay slip for 6 months
Mum's tax clearance certificate
Letter of introduction from my mum's company + her employment letter
House & Investment documents - mum's
Sworn affidavit of support from High court - done by my mum
Letter of sponsorship to CDHC written by mum
Passport photographs
International Passport

Make una join me thank Baba God for His wonderful works. I got my TRV this morning.