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Many thanks Bunmi. I wish you success in all your endeavours.

Bunmijab:
Wow what a timeline to read
Congratulations
May u find favour in Canada

LONG POST ALERT!

My PPR journey

It's been Grace nothing else!

First time applicant

LoA @ Conestoga college: Dec 11 2020
•study visa application submitted: July 19th 2021
•Biometrics letter: July 20th 2021
•Biometrics completed and updated: July 22nd 2021
•Upfront Medical done: Jan 10 2021(months before applying for my visa)
•Medical updated to pass: July 27th 2021
•Eligibility review: sept 25th 2021 (sighted), not sure of the exact date it started.
I did not catch any ghost update
•BVL/ppr: October 26th 2021

My story
I got my admission into Conestoga College to study Construction management with coop (2 years program) Admitted for fall 2021. I deferred almost immediately to winter 2022 so as to enable me have enough time for researching on how best to submit a nice application (i have later realised that the success of this journey is in no way by my power, it's been Grace)

Prior to applying to Conestoga, I had gotten admission into Carleton uni for meng prog in civil Engr. I also had $25k loan from MPOWER financing for my offer at Carleton.

I was about preparing my visa doc when I stumbled on some posts on Nairaland emphasizing on coop opportunities. Since my offer at Carleton did not provide coop, I opted for Conestoga. This choice was also at the expense of losing the loan from MPOWER as they do not offer loan for pgd/pgc programs.

As a self sponsor, Frankrobbn advised that it's best to show pof of the total duration of study as against showing pof for first year only. Tuition is approximately 18kcad per year (36kcad for 2 years) + 20kcad for living expense for 2 years. Frankrobbn insisted that I show a pof greater than 56kcad for total duration of study.

This seemed impossible but God in his infinite mercy provided assistance as well as the wisdom to solve the challenge. Myself and Frankrobbn brainstormed on how best to tell a convincing story to the visa officer as follows;

I theoretically expanded my dads computer engineering firm to include a construction arm. Since this will not reflect in the cac document, I had to do some serious explanation in my sop. I deliberately did this to help strengthen my home tie further claiming that id return to fully manage the biz (just as most of us applicants would always say ). I then compelled/convinced/forced/pressured/begged my dad to send me some money monthly (salary simulation) for 6 months (from Jan to June). Not that he was financially buoyant enough, God did His thing.

Employment
1. Project director at my fathers company (part time) - Gof tech Ltd

2. Construction sales engineer at a multinational company (full time) - Mbcc ltd

education
BTech in civil engineering 2016.
_Note that I was almost about to complete a masters in civil engineering at Uni of Ibadan, but I did not disclose this in my application._

_I also ensured that my Linkedin account as well as other relevant social media profile maintained these stories._

Documents submitted

education
1. LOA from Conestoga college
2. Btech civil eng 2016 cert
3. Academic transcript
4. waec & nysc cert
5. ICT Training certificate
6. IELTS

employment & professional certification documents
1. CV in Canadian format
2. Nigerian society of engineers membership certificate
3. Employment letter from gof tech Ltd prepared by myself
4. Employment letter from mbcc ltd
5. Letter of salary increment from both companies
6. Manufacturers association of nig: cert in hazard and risk assessment
7. Cert in HSE 1 & 2
8. Appraisal bonus letter from mbcc Ltd
9. Recommendation letter from Mbcc Ltd. This letter was written by myself. I flattered myself a lot in this letter, I also mentioned that the company granted me a study leave (I called it *paid leave of absence*)
10. Complimentary and biz card from both companies.

Proof of funds
1. Bank SOA showing N25m (75kcad) and reference letter duly stamped by Uba. No mbs
2. First semester tuition receipt (9,337Cdn)
3. My father's house doc (survey plan only)
4. My father's company cac doc
5. My mother's nur/pry/sec sch cac doc
6. Deed of inheritance of a 2 bedroom bungalow from my dad. _i claimed the house is worth over N20m. _I did not submit any valuation doc to prove this_
7. 3months pay slip from Mbcc Ltd.
8. 2 months pay slip from gof tech Ltd prepared by myself.

Other documents
1. 5 pages SOP (with sub headings)
2. 3 IRCC FORMS 
3. Upfront medical slip
4. Expired police clearance cert
5. International passport
6. Family details such as birth cert, family photos of parents and siblings.
7. I mentioned my girlfriend as a home tie (showed photos of us together in some outings and claimed id marry her someday) ;Dmaybe it worked, who knows.


Special appreciation
First and foremost to God and my parents. My dad used to pray only on crossover night. The intensity of his prayers increased when I applied for my visa. My mum, she loves prayers more than her husband.

Frankrobbn of fandrglobal.com. Really, I can't stress how good he is, especially when it comes to telling stories and brainstorming ideas to convince the visa officer. Yes I paid for his service, I was more than willing to - considering the high number of success rates and testimonies shared all around by several applicants who have employed his service.

Other particular gurus on NL such as Ralphudoh, Chocs, Justmellow and Lekiboboe(now canadaboboe ). These gurus helped in answering my tonnes of questions.

My bosses at work were so understanding and helpful. It's a peaceful feeling to have non toxic employers.

My friends Aminat (now at Cornell uni, New York), Mujib (uni of Toronto), Mubarak (uni of Alberta). These 3 idiotic geniuses helped me a lot on my SOP with corrections & proofreading's.

Lessons learnt in this journey
1. A cheerful giver will never lack. Showing good deeds has it's way of coming back to bless the giver in multiple folds.
2. Be hungry for knowledge, do a lot of research (homework). Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well.
3. Having and developing a cycle of good friends have a powerful impact on ones intellect, financial and physical health.
4. God factor can never be overemphasized.

To all PPR hopefuls, God will grant you all your heart desires. To all approved applicants, may we all excel globally.

Ketima:
Woooow, Yes oooo. It don the happen to my people. Congrats Yemsol

Thanks ketima!!! My boss!!!

Congrats to you once again...

Iffylove:

Congratulations.........all glory be to God

Iffyyy... Thanks a lot.

Yours will come v soon..

Winnn:
Congratulations! Canada here u come!
quote author=JosephYemsol post=107076500]PPR ALERT

July 19th applicant

Got my PPR this morning.

I'll surely come back for details...

Thanks winn... How far with yours...

Omiinii:
Congratulations. Go and Excel!!

Amen. Thanks a lot

Dofrenzy:
Leave MA guy make him go happy craze happy come back. Day kin happy wey you go dey happy dey shout.

You garriiitt!!!

Thanks a lot


Hey my chief.. How far with yours??

Teemenzo:
JosephYemsol, i am planning to join you in your dreams this night if you don't drop your timeline today. Me i dey chase person oooo. Oua we dey wait for you

Relax, I will SURELY drop my timeline as well as my story...plz, make I settle first...nah work dey disturb theirself no be me...something I go soon leave for them now..

GodsGabby:
At last!!
Congratulations brother.

Thanks a lot ooo...

Thank you!!!

PPR ALERT

July 19th applicant

Got my PPR this morning.

I'll surely come back for details...

tourphland:
Help me thank God guys
July 10th app


I’ll drop my details soon

At last bro. Big congrats...


May u excel in Canada

Sweetness24:
July 13th still waiting...request for updated LOA since Sept 30th,God will do it for us all

Your ppr is certain... U did upfront medicals right?

raimiade11:
Any July applicant with eligibility please?

Yeah.

I'm July 19th applicant, eligibility started sept 25.

tourphland:
My bro July 10th here ooo…

July 19 is still alive and waiting oooo

makano:
Hello Sweet

Note: Before IRCC can send an applicant PPR, they would have done their thorough check and investigation to see if truly the applicant meets the IRCC immigration requirements of a study permit Visa.. Meaning, for IRCC to send an Applicant a Passport request, it shows the application has been approved...

You cannot be rejected after PPR except you submit a fake Passport or you robb a bank and you are caught..

Peace

Actually there was som1 here who got ppr request and later got an email to say it was an error, then rejected afterwards...story about 2 sisters here.
She sent pictures as evidences...

Frankrobbn1:
Congratulations bro on the successful outcome of your study permit application. Thank you so much for trusting me with your application. I appreciate your positive review and kind words. I wish you success in Canada.


It will end in praise

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FRANKROBBN. MAY THE GOOD LORD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOUR WORK.... MAY YOU FIND FAVOR IN THE LORD'S SIGHT... As you have been a blessing to many, may you be continually blessed...




Today is FRANKROBBN'S birthday!!!!!

Bukuns2000:
My ppr just dropped now, July 15, my story long gan oo but na God I will drop my story tomorrow

Wow. July 15.

Congrats. May you excel in Canada.

Is like dem don resume issuing ppr to July applicants...

July 19 applicant, may God show his mercy on all ppr hopefuls.

SweetJJ:
Even if someone wants to pay up to 25kcad it's not up to 25thousand naira. My point is: it is still better that sourcing for dollar from other sources. Like aboki or the flutter something something. So you mean because of the little difference everyone should go and open an account with access bank ni? Also you remember the Prices changes everyday tomorrow Access bank price may even be more than GTbank.

Please chop knuckle bro.

Ketima:
Please all, is this below address for Lagos VFS correct?

Canada Visa Application Centre, Lagos
Manor Hall, Plot 110, Admiral Ayinla Way,
Opposite Treasure Garden Estate,
Third Roundabout, Lekki Phase I – Lagos

Thanks.

Congrats bro.

May you excel in Canada.

I remember that our eligibility started the same day....

Blavkmaann:
Hey Nairalanders….I Dey see una love for YouTube oo, una Dey support me massively!

I fit no Dey regularly dey here to give update and assistance, but if anybody need I for about anything Montreal, as anything as where to stay, who to pick u up from airport, suggestions on where to chill,
I have a Nigerian party next Friday! Incase y’all wanna come, if you need to review ur SOP!

I could try my best to drop my 2 cents

Meanwhile

Have a sneak peak what a day in my life is like here in Montreal Canada

In this video, I talk about my involvement in the EndSars Protest, I show you around my school, I take you in how I get ready to go to “in person” classses!

In the concluding part, I hit on my new neighbor, but ended catastrophic
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Thank you so much ❤️

Lol!!

Blacvkmann... U r still crazy....

School lectures never finish u?..

Baba go woo a white (add her to your list of princesses) and do video make we watch d outcome...

Keema2404:
Do people who also get visa refusal get correspondence letter update in their account.

yes

If you have the fund, I'll advice that you go for JR (judicial review)

If not that u seem to have lost interest, would have suggested that you request for your gcms note, then go for JR afterwards...

Davidbanky:
Bro! I’m going alone … the only family I have is a wife. She’s not even going with me.

pumpernickle:
19th july application
26th biometrics

My eligibility started nearly 2 weeks ago...

Hope your eligibility has commenced?

pumpernickle:
19th july application
26th biometrics

Hi bro. Coincidentally I'm also July 19 applicant....

OctGsam:
I wish you well. Because your "Eligibility start" post alerted me on Monday night 27th September to check my profile when I was reading this thread to notice mine also have changed. I stopped frequent login to my account to reduce anxiety . Including @JosephYemsol(m): 7:41pm On Sep 27 and @Mikediaye: 9:18pm On Sep 27 users. I included the date and time of post because I bookmark those our eligibility started the same day somewhere for tracking.

Lols. Nice one!!!!!!


My ppr is very close by then

Enjay316:
I dont know if u did this urself but there are certain things u must put on ur transfer form 4 GIC which includes ISBO and GIC and I think some other terms that shows opposite of what you are telling them the money is for.I dont know if u tried ur style personally and ir worked but most people I know opened a Dom account .They sent that attachment to me after my registration

I had the same form as well. The bank did not tell me to open a dom account to send money to cibc when I commenced the process.
Someone also already explained here earlier how he did his using form A or so...
Maybe bank differs. Some details required by cibc in the form were filled by my bank themselves.

Any which way, All must be well!!!

PatrickOkunima:
GIC PALAVA

Good day, all.

Please, I need your help.

I opened a GIC account with a Canadian Bank. I was sent an account to pay to latest by Wednesday this week.

I have tried to open a domiciliary account with GTBank and Zenith to no avail.

I have operated a savings account with GT Bank for more than 15 years now. I thought as an old customer I'll be given some consideration, but I was wrong.

I went to Zenith, the same story. The Manager said he has no powers to open a domiciliary account, only the head office does. That even if he forwards my application, it will not be approved.

I know people have gone through similar challenges before. Please, how did you go about it.

I await your responses. Thanks in anticipation.

Brother!!

YOU DONT NEED TO OPEN A DOM ACCOUNT TO SEND MONEY TO GIC BANK IN CANADA!

All you need do is go with the printed docs that the Canadian bank sent to you and take it to your bank to help make payment (you'll tell them it's your house rent fees for a year)...

Your bank will debit the dollar equivalence in naira

Conestoga /waterloo campus /jan 2022 resumption..


Anyone??

Zhaynurb:
Stop sprouting rubbish like a parrot , am damn serious about what I was saying about University of Manitoba. I would like to meet friends .

U should learn to confirm messages before throwing out insults... His message was not referring to you, rather it was directed to the moniker with the name "dickpussy or something"...

Clearly the guy (dickpussy) was talking about hook up (sex), he termed your message to something else.

Ketima was only trying to warn u about him...

Ketima:
You don't need to make it look like you're mocking the person. Cos I can't see anything funny in what was asked though.

What r you saying? Who's mocking anyone here?..

I knew your bvl dropped and I anticipated that your ppr has dropped as well. I was only expressing my shock when u said u r yet to get the ppr!!!

The "haha" was not a laugher, it's an exclamation .

Ketima:
Hello house,

Is it advisable to be sending email to Nairobi everyday after BVL or will it have negative effect?

Haha, your ppr never drop? Nawa o...

Just chill tho