If you haven't applied for Canada visa before, you are likely to be called for Biometrics. I've applied before and I gave my biometrics, so no need to take my biometrics again. You guys should keep a tab on your online application to know if you will need to schedule an appointment

Does anyone know cheap hotel in Abuja?

The guarantor letter I used was from last year, I hope they won't reject my application because of it

AMEN

Kingksb:
Hello everyone I wanna use this medium to congratulate those who their visas have been approved... Congratulation!!! And to those who were denied never give up commit everything in God's hand and and work hard you will surely excel... And to those who are yet to go for their interview always have faith in God and believe that you'll be approved without any question and even be awarded a green card... My interview is on Monday anyone going for their interview on Monday have it mind that your visa has been approved already...let's just go and submit our passport to them for the stamp if you believe this don't hesitate to type a big AMEN ...success to all of us

Bro, did he says it is 6 months British visa? You don't know his situation in UK, it can be ILR even, you can never tell except he tell you.

Elfmannisback:

Even when permanent residence visa is at risk because of 6month British visa? Oga!

And why not sir? I don't think applying to one country affects another country? Life must continue while PPR is in progress

Elfmannisback:

Why do people start applying to US or UK in the middle of a permanent residence visa application?

Morning AbujaNIV and LagosNIV,

My I-20 stated that I will be using family as my funding source for PhD. My total fee is $32k inclusive of tuition, living expenses and books.
Fortunately for me, I got a funding guarantee letter from my department awarding me $18k as stipend for one year.

My questions goes thus:

Is it advisable to take my uncle's company account statement for interview to show that he will cover the remaining cost?

I have personal savings that can cover the remaining fee if I won't be using family funds, should I present my personal account statement and funding letter from my department if VO asked about who is sponsoring me?

Is there is any negative impact if am not showing evidence of family funding as stated on my I-20?

Instead of using family as stated in my I-20, can I now use my personal statement of account printed in May and the funding guarantee letter I received from my school?

NB: I don't want to present family fund anymore, want to go with my funding letter and my personal statement that will cover for one year.

jelmusboy:
Morning guys, kindly advice.

My I-20 stated that I will be using family as my funding source for PhD. Fortunately for me, I got a funding guarantee letter from my department awarding me $18k as stipend for one year. My total fee is $32k inclusive of tuition, living expenses and books.

Is it advisable to take my uncle's company account statement for interview to show that he will cover the remaining cost?

I printed a statement of account in May 2018, can I use it for my interview on the 1st of August?

Kindly advice please

jelmusboy:
Morning guys, kindly advice.

My I-20 stated that I will be using family as my funding source for PhD. Fortunately for me, I got a funding guarantee letter from my department awarding me $18k as stipend for one year. My total fee is $32k inclusive of tuition, living expenses and books.

Is it advisable to take my uncle's company account statement for interview to show that he will cover the remaining cost?

Morning guys, kindly advice.

My I-20 stated that I will be using family as my funding source for PhD. Fortunately for me, I got a funding guarantee letter from my department awarding me $18k as stipend for one year. My total fee is $32k inclusive of tuition, living expenses and books.

Is it advisable to take my uncle's company account statement for interview to show that he will cover the remaining cost?

In-flight entertainment of Royal Air Maroc is zero, food not great. I don't think I will choose them anymore except I am a cash-strapped

Nitta08:
Please who knows how the layover with AirMaroc is? Do they provide a place to chill while waiting or will one have to sit at the airport? Do they provide food? What is it like? My mind is doing me somehow.

Congrats bro... At last, I pray for mine soonest

Osaze007:
It has ended in PRAAAAIIIIIIIISSEEEEEEEEEEEEE
MY PPR IS OUT
I CANNOT BELIVE IT
I ALREADY BOUGHT MY TICKET TO Nigeria FOR 25th this MONTH
BUT THE GOD I SERVE SAID NO OSAZE YOU MUST FLY TO CANADA STRAIGHT

I SERVE A LIVING GOD
SOMEBODY SHOUT HALLELUYAH & ALLAH AKBAR

Morning people, kindly criticize my proposed transcript

VO: Good morning

Me: Good morning ma or sir

VO: Can I have your I-20 and passport

Me: Sure, why not?

VO: Why are you going to US?

Me: I am going to the US because PhD in the US distinguishes itself in terms of research and mentorship. The PhD is structured into coursework and thesis, this will make me grounded in both theoretical and practical areas of my chosen line of research. Academic mentorship is also direct in the US, thereby having direct and ongoing mentorship with my thesis advisor until the completion of my studies. Also, studying in the US will expose to me to latest research in the field, prioritized by the US CDC and funded by National Institute of Health.

VO: Where are you going in the US?

Me: I am going to United States for a PhD in Bioenvironmental Science with concentration in Environmental Health Science at Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland. This will enhance my competencies in understanding the impact of environmental variables on biological systems, especially on chronic and endemic infectious diseases in Nigeria. Upon completion, I will return to Nigeria to take up academic and research positions with utmost aim of identifying the effect of these health challenges in Nigeria health sector. Also, I hope to work on the best diagnostic, management and treatment approach of these infectious diseases from the environmental point of view.

VO: How many schools did you apply to and how many gave you admission?
Me: I applied to MSU, ETSU, University of Salford, University of Otago and WIU and four gave me admission.

VO: How did you hear about the school?

Me: I did an intensive online search, focusing on the schools that combined Biomedical Science and Environmental Health Science together owing to my academic and research background. I am a Biomedical Scientist by undergraduate degree and did my MSc in Environmental and Public Health. Also, my academic mentor at the University of Salford recommended the school to me because of the brilliant research work going on in the university in the field of biological and environmental health science.

VO: And why Morgan State University?

Me: The Ph.D. program in Bioenvironmental Science at Morgan integrates strong academic training, fundamental and applied research practices which focuses on an array of environmental issues that affect biological systems. In addition, the program has five areas of concentration which include: Environmental Toxicology, Environmental Science, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Health Sciences, and Environmental Biotechnology. My area of concentration will be Environmental Health Science. Also, there is an active ongoing research on Hepatitis C virus and HIV which is my area of research interest. Apart from the fact that it is my area of research interest, I have work and research experience in the field of viral hepatitis and HIV. Also, Morgan State University excellently combined these courses together with structured curriculum that will allow me to choose my area of concentration after completion of my core courses. The tuition fee is also moderate and has multi-cultural environment with the hope of transcultural exchange of ideas.

VO: How long is the program?

Me: The program is for maximum period of five years and I hope to finish within four years.

VO: How many credit hours is your program?

Me: I will take a minimum of 33 credit hours which will include core 22-credit hours courses such as cellular biology, toxicology of biological systems, seminar on modern biology and bio-environmental science, advances in Biochemistry, environmental chemistry, bioethics and communication. I will take additional 11 minimum credit hours chosen from elective courses which will include Microbiology of emerging pathogens, immunobiology, advanced molecular genetics, modern research techniques, environmental genetics, environmental carcinogenesis. Five core courses will be taken in year 1 and seminar, this will qualify me to write the comprehensive exam to become a PhD candidate at the end of first year.

VO: Can you tell me about yourself?

Me: I hold a Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science degree from Bleep and Master of Science degree in Environmental and Public Health from Bleep. I recently completed my internship job at Bleep hospital, England with focus on diagnosis, management and treatment of sexually transmitted infections in the community.

VO: What are you doing now?

Me: I am currently a freelance medical researcher and I also tutor students at various College of Health Technology in Southwest, Nigeria.

VO: Do you get paid for it?

Me: Yes, I get paid

VO: What will you be working for your research thesis?

Me: I will be working on the co-infection of HIV and Hepatitis C Virus in Dr. Chen’s lab in susceptible people such as MSM, Drug users and sex workers. He has an ongoing research in this area and we’ve discussed about taking up research assistant position in the laboratory on resumption at the University.

VO: What’s your highest qualification?

Me: Master of Science degree in Environmental and Public Health, from Bleep.

VO: What were the processes involved in the application?

Me: I wrote GRE, SOP, Reference letter and made my application with these documents. My degree evaluation was sent by WES to the University. I had Distinction which is 3.72/4.0 in my MSc and the best student on my course.

VO: So, you’ve travelled out of the country before?

Me: Yes, I have been to six countries, mostly Europe and USA.

VO: Who is sponsoring you?

Me: I got a funding of $18,000. This came after the I-20 was issued and I have a letter to support that. Other expenses will be taken care of by my uncle. He has been supportive since my undergraduate. He promised to sponsor my PhD if I get an excellent grade in my MSc, which I did. I graduated with a distinction and as the best student in my cohort.

VO: What does your uncle do?

Me: He is into exportation of Agricultural products such as cashew nuts, cocoa, charcoal into countries such as Vietnam, China etc.

VO: Why are your parents not sponsoring you?

Me: They are retired.

VO: Are you married?

Me: Yes, I am married with a daughter.

VO: Are they going with you?

Me: No

VO: Who will be responsible for their upkeep while you are away?

Me: My wife is working and also have some savings for them.

VO: And will she be comfortable leaving you?

Me: Before we got married, I told her of my willingness to pursue a PhD in a reputable university as Morgan, and when the offer came she was
very supportive.

VO: What do you intend to do after your study?

Me: I will be coming back to Nigeria to work as a lecturer at Bleep University because I did some collaborative research work there. I will also engage in high level research on Hepatitis C virus and HIV among Nigeria population which will seek to proffer a solution to how to reduce the incidence of these chronic diseases in Nigeria.

VO: I will be approving your visa.

Me: Thank you and God bless

Application made for PhD. I used the guarantor letter from last year

Your Dad's income messed you up. That salary cannot take care of your expenses and tuition. And he still need to take care of home

Dewumi054:


I've done that sir. Sorry I'm new here and didn't know how to go about it.
Thanks



Okay would do that. Thanks.

VO: Your passport and i-20 please

Me: Good morning and hands it over vo where will you be going in the united states me Southern Illinois university Edwardsville


VO: Why the United State of America?

Me: I'm not sure what I said here but she didn't let me talk for up to 10secs before cutting me short and repeated the same question "why the United States of America. I tried changing and rephrasing my answer but she cut me short again and asked another question.


VO: How many schools did you apply to?

Me: 3: Southern Illinois university Edwardsville, Southern Illinois university Carbondale and Southwestern Oklahoma State university


VO: Why SIUE

Me: I chose SIUE because it is known for its excellent academic reviews and reputation as regards my field of study. Also, according to the US news and world report SIUE is listed among the..(she cut me short again and asked another question)


VO: You are aware you are going for a two year course, why invest so much time and money into this course

Me: I took interest in Geographic information system when I took a course in GIS in my undergraduate days. I was fascinated at how GIS could solve most of the problems facing Nigeria such as the ineffectiveness means of data collection, storage and record keeping...(she didn't let me finish before she cut me short again and asked the next question)

VO: Who's going to be sponsoring you?

Me: My dad


VO: What does it do

Me: He is a professor in the University of Ibadan


VO: How much does it earn annually?

Me: Over 500 000 per month


VO: You aren't qualified for a non-immigrant visa. This paper will explain more to you. (She hands me the green paper and I left) The reason for my denial according to the paper she handed over to me was no prove of family ties even though according to the DS160 all my family members are here Nigeria.

That's it o! Please I need your help guys. She didn't give the time to talk much. She was just cutting me short.� I'm guessing probably my answers weren't good enough. Please I need your help on better response to give to questions like this.

Thanks

If you are yet to get your required IELTS score and ECA report that will give you a reasonable point to get ITA, please don't create EE profile.

I created my EE profile July 2017 and got ITA in February 2018. My GCMS note (219 pages) is full of details from the day I created EE profile till the date I requested for GCMS note. I'm just thinking that this is contributing to the PPR delay. Too much comments and notes, no negatives though

Looks good but why will I paid RPRF upfront and they won't see it, thereby delaying my processing. Can I sue them?

happytbaby:
Review the first six pages and last six pages

May 5th

Osaze007:


Aor nko

Observation from my GCMS note

1. I submitted four reference letters from four employers but it seems they are considering only three because they didn't mention or note anything about the fourth reference letter. Although, I still maintain my 3+ years of work experience with the three. All employers with online presence

Any implication for the fourth one?

2. Does the province/state you choose while filling ITA affects your PR application? Maybe speed of processing. I choose Saska

3. Application in Sydney when I called CIC yesterday

4. Paid RPRF as at submission and they noted outstanding in the GCMS note. CIC agent confirmed that they received it on the 30th May after uploading evidence of payment on the 23rd May when requested.

No Red or brown flag

9th of June

Osaze007:


When was your request date

Just received my GCMS note, almost 200 pages. What am I supposed to look out for in it?

I have checked every. The only email I got the following day after IP2 was the one telling me about vacant jobs cos I registered for job alerts in Canada. Surprisingly, three was sent that day which is unusual. Maybe I need to call CIC to confirm.
Amen, I pray for my PPR soon

Randomsue:


Hope you checked your spam as it could have been sent there in error. Also, is your email prioritised? These are options to explore...

Hoping it comes this week if the suggested is not the case

Amen

AyeMayBe:
I’m sure you’ll get it soon

Excuse me people. Is there anyone who entered IP2 of recent and yet to get PPR? Entered IP2 June 27th and still there.

Is this peculiar to LVO or all visa offices? I applied in UK, does it mean my application is likely to be in LVO?

Newmum0615:
So, these people did not only go to I and hubby's LinkedIn profile, they checked my our Facebook as well, checked out our wedding portfolio pics online (the one done by the photographer), checked my UK school graduation ceremony announcement that showed an online copy of the brochure showing names of graduands, online copy of church bulletin showing church dedication announcement for my son. Whew! These people checked everything. How did I know?
The links were listed right there on the GCMS notes I just received last night. Heading on the notes: Online Presence: Yes.

London is not joking. Long story cut short, clean up your online profile my people.

Have a blessed day.

Can they still refuse one visa after sending this passport the second time?

futureenergy:


I passed through same. I wasn't particularly happy with the new method of sending passport twice, so I queried it. After their explanations, I was still reluctant but they insisted. They only issued the visa after I had sent the passport back. However I made it clear to them that as their VAC is not in Nigeria, the risks and costs of sending passports to South Africa twice should be given consideration.

I sent you a mail bro but you haven't respond

Quoran:
You are talking about God's grace in your post yet you're advertising a sham stuff.Don't you fear God? Smh. People like you spoil things for genuine people.

Is it true that CIC account will not be updated when the golden email is sent?

Hello guys,

I applied for my student visa and INZ has been doing so many checks and verification, they in fact called me on phone to ask some questions.

Yesterday, they requested that I sent my passport to them again for further checks and screening. Is this normal?

Advice pls.

I was offered admission for PhD in Bioenvironmental Science at Morgan State University but on my I-20, the school wrote Biological Science. I complained to them and they told me they could only get Biological Science on SEVIS drop-down box.

What should I fill in my DS-160? Is it Biological Science, as contained in my I-20 or Bioenvironmental Science which is what I was given admission for?

Congrats to all PPR choppers. May the favour of God fall on me and everyone awaiting PPR today.

Can't wait to write my timeline here