Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 15 by Josh1996: 6:25pm On Jan 03, 2019 |
Congratulations o God wey do your own go do our own oooo Adebayo2296: Guys celebrate with me my application was approved! I am coming back to share more details. Thanks everyone!!!! |
Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 15 by Josh1996: 10:14am On Jan 03, 2019 |
Amen!!!!!!!!!!!!! Kendrick213: Before the end of next week, medical requests, decisions on applications for may/June/July will drop. IJN |
Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 15 by Josh1996: 10:37pm On Jan 02, 2019 |
No. Submit original copy of documents addressed to the embassy and phocotpy of those not addressed to the embassy nua07: Please house, if you are applying for Study Visa, paper route, are you expected to submit all your supporting documents in their originals? |
Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 15 by Josh1996: 2:42am On Jan 01, 2019 |
Happy New Year people of God. He will grant us all our heart desires |
Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 15 by Josh1996: 1:33pm On Dec 31, 2018 |
I claim it, AMEN!!!!! HOTemple: Here is my testimony! Applied July 20 Biometrics July 23 Upfront medical Medical passed sometime November. Passport Request December 11 Application approved December 25 (Christmas Miracle) Passport received today!
The only secret to success is GOD. After Admission I was in a rush to submit my application for the fall intake, I was not even on nairaland or any other forum by then. After submission I came to realize the errors I made or I thought I made in my forms. I did not even know people needed SOP or Ielt until I joined nairaland. My application was without these. I got in contact with an Immigration councilor in Canada to assess my application, other than the tuition fee deposit paid, what was left in my dad’s account was not much, the councilor said I was likely to get rejected but I should still have faith. To be honest, my main concern is to begin my bsc degree in computing science. Since the delay was unbearable, I got admission to the Uk and was waiting for the rejection letter so that I can get my tuition deposit and start my degree in the UK. Then again I decided that I will be positive and I believed my application will be approved, after over 5 months wait having faith and praying was all I could do. YOU NEED TO PRAY OOO!!! That is the only good thing I did on my application, I PRAYED.
Long story short, GOD came through for me Even when I was told I can’t get admission with neco, I applied to only two uni and got admission from both. Did I mention the only secret to success is GOD! A lot of times when we are faced with challenges, he does that to draw Us closer to him. (For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 ) You are next in line for a Miracle! |
Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 15 by Josh1996: 12:37pm On Dec 30, 2018 |
Plesse for online application, what card is used for payment. |
Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 15 by Josh1996: 2:37pm On Dec 28, 2018 |
Congratulations, God wey do your own go do our own Emmyirab: Approval alert!!!
Hello family, passport request just dropped! Online application, submitted July 26th, Biometrics done on July 30th, Eligibility review started and medical mail dropped on December 19th, Medicals exam done on December 21st, Medical passed and passport request on December 28th.
Course: BSc. Computer science. University: University of Regina.
My personal docs; 1) Data page of my international passport 2) My birth Certificate 3)Certificate of origin 4)National Identification number slip 5)Affidavit of return 6)Evidence of 500 CAD tuition deposit (required by the school) 7) WAEC Result
Highschool transcripts 9) Skill acquisition program transcript and certificate (Certificate from computer lessons I attended after highschool) 10) TOEFL report (I did this when I was applying to the US. It isn't required, I just added it for show off) 11) The data page of my profile on a Nigerian university's portal, as evidence of admission into the university. 12) A page from Vanguard newspaper, showing that diploma programs were cancelled for universities by the National University Commission in October 2016. 13) My personal bank account statement showing inflow of money for the few months I have worked independently (100k+). 14) A good SOP (very important!)
Financial documents: 1) Letter of sponsorship and declaration of sponsorship, stating the money in one of my dad's account is set apart for the first year of my tuition and living expenses. 2) Data page of my dad's international passport 3) My dad's statement of Account showing he has over 15 million Naira set aside fir tuition and living expenses for the first year. 4) Letter of reference from my dad's employer. This is attached with his salary account’s statement showing the inflow of his salary every month end. 5)My dad's work complementary card 6) Receipt of 500 CAD tuition deposit, required by the university. 7) Declaration of asset, stating some of my dad's assets.
Affidavit of ownership of one of his landed properties 9) Affidavit as to sold land (This is to justify a huge lump in my dad's account statement) 10) My dad's business registration document. 11) Deed of conveyance, agreement papers and receipts of some of my dad's landed properties. 12) Survey plan of one of my dad's landed properties. 13) Government approved building plans of some of my dad's landed properties. 14) Pictures of some of my dad's landed properties.
I was a student of one of the Nigerian universities doing a diploma program. Almost two years into the program, the NUC scrapped diploma programs for universities. I was broken! So I decided to study abroad.
I applied for a visa to study in the US five times within a period of one year! I couldn't get past the interviews cos I couldn't explain myself to the VO (kind of an introvert). So I decided to try Canada once and if I didn't get the visa, I would give up any hope left of studying abroad. Fortunately my first application has just been approved.
I have never crossed Nigerian borders. That is, I have no travel history.
Observation: I'm not a guru, but from my observation spending a lot of time on the US student visa thread and this Canada student visa thread; The VOs know there is a 70% chance of we not returning to Nigeria after graduation, but they can't deny all applications based on this fact. So they want someone who shows potential of adding something positive to Canada, incase the person doesn't return to his/her country. They key is just "self-hype". In my SOP, the way I hyped myself, you'ld think I thought Zuckerberg how to code. (Hype yourself with sense sha)
Note: The above doesn't mean you should neglect saying you will come back to Nigeria. In my SOP, I stated some career opportunities for computer science graduates in Nigeria.
I fasted and prayed too. God did his part and I did mine. Thanks to God.
Special thanks to Frankreubben. This guy went out of his way to teach me things I didn't know about the visa process. I too go ask am question!.. lol.... Thanks a lot brother. Thanks to everyone who shared their profile and contributed in one way or the other to this thread.
To the hopefuls, "It shall end in praise!" |
Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 15 by Josh1996: 6:05pm On Dec 24, 2018 |
Congratulations. God wey do your own go do our own Sachuks: Long Post Alert!
Hi guys! I’m super excited to make this post. I came across this forum when I was about to submit my application and I have been a silent reader. Sincerely speaking, all the information I gathered from page one of this thread and from individuals’ comments aided me in putting together my application documents.
I’m a graduate of Petroleum Engineering (MSc & BSc). I was offered admission to do an MSc in Mining Engineering programme (Petroleum Geostatistics concentration) at the University of Alberta, beginning January 7, 2019.
Here is my application timeline:
November 22 - Submitted my application (paper route), with upfront medicals. November 23 - Linked my application to my online account December 5 - Medical exam passed. December 6 - Received correspondence letter for biometrics validity (from Nairobi). December 6 - Eligibility review began December 21 - Received another correspondence letter for biometrics validity (from Lagos). December 24 - My application was approved.
Document submitted
Academic Documents: • Acceptance letter from the University of Alberta. • Receipts of payment for official transcripts processing, to meet admission offer conditions. • MSc/BSc academic transcripts and degree certificates • West African Examination Council (WAEC) certificate
Proof of Financial Support: • Funding letter from the University of Alberta (indicating CAD1,750/month stipend plus full tuition cover). This was my only proof of financial support.
Other Documents: • All the required CIC Application forms. • Police character certificate • Upfront medical form • Data page of International passport and page showing travel history. • NYSC certificate • Birth certificate • Certificate of Origin • Mother and siblings’ birth certificates • Resume • Internship completion certificate • Letter of Introduction from the lecturer I work with (as a Graduate Assistant). • Letter of Introduction from my HOD/MSc Thesis Supervisor.
Above all, I give all thanks, praise and glory to the Almighty God for His immense grace and favour. For all TRV hopefuls and everyone reading this post, may God speedily grant to you unmerited favour in Jesus Mighty Name…
Happy Holidays! |
Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 15 by Josh1996: 9:28am On Dec 24, 2018 |
Congratulations Unchee: I hope this will encourage someone:
22nd Sept - Submitted online application 3rd October - Invited for medical 15th October - Did medical at IOM Abuja 21st October - Medical Passed Waited to 6 weeks. One of the longest waiting time of my life 29th November - Biometric correspondence letter 30th November - Original Passport request 3rd December - Submitted passport at VFS Abuja 18th December - Correspondence letter 19th December - Passport ready for collection
Document Submitted Apart from the normal compulsory document, i also submitted: - Proof of financial support: 9.2m, self sponsor, 4 months - My pension scheme financial contribution for 6 months - Letter of Introduction from the company i work with stating that i work with them and have worked for certain number of years. The letter didn't state that i was going to school. - Statement of purpose: I hadn't joined nairaland before i submitted my application. So, my SOP was purely from my own thoughts. It was a 1 and half page SOP. I just stated why i wanted to study in canada and why i wanted to study Electrical and Computer engineering. Last year, I was denied visa because of insufficient fund. This year, i applied to another school with a lower tuition fees. I also stated it in my SOP why i was moving from school A to school B and why i believe that i could get better quality of education in school B. Seriously, I don't believe in exchanging SOP's from one person to another. Before you know it, we are all writing similar thing and grammar to VO's. Remember plagiarism is not tolerated over there. Just sit down and get your unique SOP. Give me the guidline and let me develop it myself. Well, this is purely my idea. i stand to be corrected - Landed Property: Well, i bought one of those village lands in Abuja without CofO. I just attached the letter of agreement from the village chief.
Document not submitted - Police report - Tuition fee receipt. I haven't paid tuition fees yet
Finally, Pray, pray and pray. Then, crown it with thanksgiving. We can't thank Him enough but we can thank Him some more. For me, this is the most important thing.
I hope this helps. |
Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 15 by Josh1996: 2:22pm On Dec 23, 2018 |
What is the best advised route to follow at the moment. Paper or online route |
Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 15 by Josh1996: 5:26pm On Dec 20, 2018 |
Good evening guys, my sponsor didn't give me her international passport data page or any form of identity. Only bank statement. Please what do i do. |
Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 15 by Josh1996: 2:26pm On Dec 19, 2018 |
Please guys, my sponsor's business isn't registered. Please what documents can she submit to show that she's self employed |
Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 15 by Josh1996: 12:24pm On Dec 19, 2018 |
Good afternoon bosses, please my sponsors business isn't registered. What can I use to show her source of income. |
Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 15 by Josh1996: 6:30pm On Dec 18, 2018 |
Congratulations Boss, there is truly a Living God and all glory return back to Him. Congratulations again Goldenegg: Compliments of the season my people.
So this is my story.....
Applied in April Refused in June
Re-applied in June Refused in November
I was so heartbroken and devastated..... But I just held on to God's promise.
I didn't want to try again.
But the Spirit of God gave me the courage to try again.
So I applied again in November.
God finally came through for me and I got my approval this December.
Lesson : If God has said it, that settles it because He will surely do it. Don't give up. It's not over till you win!
By the way I'm a matured student o, in my forties. I left university over 20 years ago. If God can do it for me, He will also do yours!
To God be the glory! All I can say is THANK YOU JESUS CHRIST MY LORD! |
Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 15 by Josh1996: 7:12pm On Dec 15, 2018 |
Please i'd love to know if the embassy contacts the bank to enquire if the amount on the statement submitted is same with what's in the account? |
Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 15 by Josh1996: 6:55am On Dec 08, 2018 |
Congratulations boss. God wey do your own go do our own oo. Amen!!! I know I'll soon give a testimony too Justobserving1: PPR!!!! I saw a post about people only posting when they are denied visa and not when they are approved and I felt bad because it is actually true. Anyways I joined nairaland after I submitted my application however, I will state what I did to ease my application
I applied on the 3rd of October 2018, did my biometrics on the 9th of October. Then on the 25th of October I checked my portal and sa my medicals has been updated to passed.
[b]I applied online and I did upfront medicals[/b Then on the 28th of November my eligibility review started, I got a biometrics validity correspondence later same day. Then on the 1st if Decmeber which is a Saturday I got my PPR. I didn’t even know they respond to people on the weekend
Anyways to the important part my documents SOA of 11m I paid my tuition of CAD7,800 I put my father’s companies certificate of incorporation. My father was my sponsor I put his sponsorship letter My bank statement was for 6 months there was also a letter on the statement from the banks stating my father is the sole owner of the account and some other information I can’t remember I also put my fathers certificate of ownership for a land I then put two different valuation documents for a house in lagos and ph
Then for the other information I put my SOP which was very detailed. I studied economics as my Bsc and I’m going for masters in economics which makes my case very easy to explain. I also worked in a good company practicing economy’s I put my present companies offer letter, WAEC, some NYSC documents because at that time I was still doing my NYSC. I put my transcript, TOEFL result because in one of the forms online I was asked if I had taken the English proficiency exam and I selected yes so It made a lot of sense to include that in my document. I got 96/120 in my toefl.
I prayed and prayed and prayed. I checked my portal everyday until I got the PPR. Thank God for good news. It shall end in praise for every other applicant. |
Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 15 by Josh1996: 7:01pm On Dec 02, 2018 |
Congratulations, God wey do your own go do our own o...AMEN!!! lonelydude: APPROVAL!
@makano, Bros no vex...overjoy caused it.
Applied 25 Sept.(paper route) - MEng (Applied for Fall but deferred to Winter before I submitted application). Biometric 25 Sept Eligibility Review started 23 Oct. Medical Request 23 Oct (Yes same day as eligibility) Medical done Nov. 9 Medical passed Nov 17 Biometric validity letter Nov. 23 Approval Nov. 29.
Docs: Very detailed SOP (got a clue from one indian student's SOP on Google).I can share if you want. IMM Docs All academic certs All employment letters (past & present) Letter of recommendation from my Mentor Police certs C of O of property outside Lagos. Travel History (3 US visas & 3 UK visas) Self sponsor TB -13 & small assist from my bro for living expenses CSOA. Tuition not yet paid.Will pay in few days before leaving.
I'm 39 and married. That was my only attempt but I have previous MSc from Jand over 10years ago. I had an open mind whether approved or not because I always live with the mentality that Jesus has taken the wheel and that he's on the driver's seat of my life and wherever he moves me can never be wrong for my destiny.
Keep your hope alive because your own miracle, your approved visa is on the way towards you.
You are next to testify. |
Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 15 by Josh1996: 12:33pm On Nov 30, 2018 |
Congratulations. God wey do your own go do our own oo...Amen!!! rotormast: Application Approved on the 23rd of Nov.
First application was denied in January and reason was based on Financial ground.
2nd Application was submitted in September
What I did differently:
I prayed
Did medical insurance
Tuition deposit of 47,000 CAD
Shorten my SOP to just 6 lines and straight to the point
I prayed
I prayed
I prayed
I prayed
I will be travelling sometimes in December to do an aviation upgrade program. |
Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 15 by Josh1996: 5:27pm On Nov 28, 2018 |
Good afternoon bosses, I have full funding to a university in Canada. The funding covers my tuition and living expenses with 2k CAD change. My issue is my uncle intends standing as sponsor for me with his chambers (law firm) fixed deposit account of 3.2m and a rental property. Will this slide. I need opinions. Note he's standing as a sponsor to take care of just my flight itineraries and miscellaneous expensess during the course of my studies |
Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 15 by Josh1996: 3:18pm On Nov 28, 2018 |
Good afternoon bosses, I have full funding to a university in Canada. The funding covers my tuition and living expenses with 2k CAD change. My issue is my uncle intends standing as sponsor for me with his chambers (law firm) fixed deposit account of 3.2m and a rental property. Will this slide. I need opinions. Note he's standing as a sponsor to take care of just my flight itineraries and miscellaneous expensess during the course of my studies |
Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 15 by Josh1996: 4:30pm On Nov 27, 2018 |
Congratulations, God wey do your own go do our own rachaelD: Hello house, application approved.
Applied July8 for September 2018 Biometrics was done a week after Submitted about 5m in my brothers account and evidence of fixed deposit 10m License to practice Statement of purpose Letter of attestation from sponsor Letter of introduction from work and bank Payslip for sponsor and mine. My statement of account didn’t fit the size so I didn’t submit. No update on the account even my biometrics and upfront medical. Just generic responses. Later added my transcript, certificate via cse form
22/11/18 -I was asked to submit passport Submitted on Thursday, counterfoiled Friday, letter of correspondence on Saturday.
Picked up today.
It is only God that made it possible, I didn’t even pray so much but I always left it in his care whenever I could as I felt defeated. If you don’t believe in God, I don’t know what to tell you because I’m sure he’s the one that came through for me. I even submitted all my additional documents in financial support side instead of with SOP and I still forgot to submit some. |
Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 15 by Josh1996: 7:54pm On Nov 23, 2018 |
Congratulations, God wey do your own go do our own..Amen!!! Lenta: Silent reader although I have asked one or two questions here. I stumbled here after I submitted my application online.
My application was approved today or PPR came in today.
Applied July 8th. Biometric July 10th. Decided to do medicals on my own in August. Medical passed 2 days after I uploaded my result. My eligibility review started today 23rd November. My passport request came in today 23rd November.
I wrote to them twice in September and I got the generic "processing" and "active processing" the first and second time respectively.
I graduated (B.Sc,Nigeria) in 2006, (MBA,USA) 2012. Was refused permanent residence visa in 2014. was refused visiting visa in 2017.
I applied for another Masters BTW.
Thanks to you all.
Sholenta aka Lenta |
Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 15 by Josh1996: 11:12am On Nov 23, 2018 |
Please can I get a copy of your affidavit of return ibeli0: Praise God.. it has ended in praise application finally approved and POE letter just came in . brief profile 1st application Course PGD global business Conestoga Paper application Submitted may 29 2017 Refused 15th Aug 2017 Sponsor 3rd party Reason for refusal,lack of sufficient fund available SOA 2.2 m sponsor account fix deposits 100m
Second application Course Masters in global management (MGM) international business , royal roads university Victoria BC Submitted online on the 13th of September 2018 Medical request on the 12th of October couldn't do medical assessment until 29th of October Updated 1st Nov then I no reply from CIC until i sent them a web mail, got response immediately and on the 15th November passport request came in ,finally POE letter arrived today 22nd November 2018 SOA Naira account 12m Dollar account 30k Fix deposit 4m Added 2 property documents valued by an estate surveyor Family documents Husband &kids as home tie Submitted 2 CAC documents business and professional practice Tax clearance for both companies Leave letters Letter of introduction from my partners Affidavit of confirming purpose of visit by my hubby Affidavit of return by me. Children birth certificate Copy of international passport. Committed every thing to God in prayers prayed against any form of delay and denial and received the grace for speedy approval......and it came to pass to God be the glory!!!!!!!!!! |
Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 15 by Josh1996: 9:06am On Nov 23, 2018 |
Good day bosses, please i'd love the opinion of the house on my intending application. My uncle (sponsor) intends providing the statement of account of his company (fixed deposit account). How can such a move in anyway affect my application.
Thanks |
Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 15 by Josh1996: 2:43am On Nov 23, 2018 |
Good day bosses, please i'd love the opinion of the house on my intending application. My uncle (sponsor) intends providing the statement of account of his company (fixed deposit account). How can such a move in anyway affect my application.
Thanks |
Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 15 by Josh1996: 2:41am On Nov 23, 2018 |
Congratulations, God wey do your own go do our own ooo..Amen!!! ibeli0: Praise God.. it has ended in praise application finally approved and POE letter just came in . brief profile 1st application Course PGD global business Conestoga Paper application Submitted may 29 2017 Refused 15th Aug 2017 Sponsor 3rd party Reason for refusal,lack of sufficient fund available SOA 2.2 m sponsor account fix deposits 100m
Second application Course Masters in global management (MGM) international business , royal roads university Victoria BC Submitted online on the 13th of September 2018 Medical request on the 12th of October couldn't do medical assessment until 29th of October Updated 1st Nov then I no reply from CIC until i sent them a web mail, got response immediately and on the 15th November passport request came in ,finally POE letter arrived today 22nd November 2018 SOA Naira account 12m Dollar account 30k Fix deposit 4m Added 2 property documents valued by an estate surveyor Family documents Husband &kids as home tie Submitted 2 CAC documents business and professional practice Tax clearance for both companies Leave letters Letter of introduction from my partners Affidavit of confirming purpose of visit by my hubby Affidavit of return by me. Children birth certificate Copy of international passport. Committed every thing to God in prayers prayed against any form of delay and denial and received the grace for speedy approval......and it came to pass to God be the glory!!!!!!!!!! |
Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 15 by Josh1996: 8:43am On Nov 21, 2018 |
Congrats boss, the God wey do your own go do our own...AMEN!!! 123abcclown: Applied June 29th Biometrics July 3rd Eligibility review started August 14th Medical done November 8th Medical passed and Passport Request November 20th.
I sent countless mails and Webforms to the London office.
Documents submitted Normal CIC Forms
Employment Letter 4 months Payslip Letter of introduction from my office. Letter of introduction from previous employer. 3 Copies of Professional Certifications Birth Certificate CAC Document of Company I run alongside my brother Bachelor Degree Certificate Undergraduate Transcript NYSC Certificate Oil and Gas Training Certificate (MOOC) Welding Training Certifications (2 Copies) HSE Training Certificate PMI Membership Certificate Another Training Certificate in Electroplating SSCE Result Brother and Sister Passport Data page (including Visas and Stamps) Mom’s declaration of age. Letter of Admission Proof of Tuition deposit (Payed ~13K of 26K Tuition) Personal Statement of Account for 4 months (Balance of ~N800,000. Inflow and outflow just over N3m) *my bank statement was over 200 pages and I uploaded just the first and last page* Land Purchase documents in my name A bullet point financial qualifications essay where I included a family tree to show relationship between me and my sponsor (My Uncle). Letter of sponsorship from my sponsor Sponsor’s personal bank statement with a balance of ~N6m (with an inflow/Outflow of ~N80m). *here I also only uploaded first and last page of the SOA* Sponsor’s company bank statement (balance of N20m with an inflow/outflow >N200m) Sponsor’s company information |
Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 15 by Josh1996: 8:43am On Nov 21, 2018 |
123abcclown: Applied June 29th Biometrics July 3rd Eligibility review started August 14th Medical done November 8th Medical passed and Passport Request November 20th.
I sent countless mails and Webforms to the London office.
Documents submitted Normal CIC Forms
Employment Letter 4 months Payslip Letter of introduction from my office. Letter of introduction from previous employer. 3 Copies of Professional Certifications Birth Certificate CAC Document of Company I run alongside my brother Bachelor Degree Certificate Undergraduate Transcript NYSC Certificate Oil and Gas Training Certificate (MOOC) Welding Training Certifications (2 Copies) HSE Training Certificate PMI Membership Certificate Another Training Certificate in Electroplating SSCE Result Brother and Sister Passport Data page (including Visas and Stamps) Mom’s declaration of age. Letter of Admission Proof of Tuition deposit (Payed ~13K of 26K Tuition) Personal Statement of Account for 4 months (Balance of ~N800,000. Inflow and outflow just over N3m) *my bank statement was over 200 pages and I uploaded just the first and last page* Land Purchase documents in my name A bullet point financial qualifications essay where I included a family tree to show relationship between me and my sponsor (My Uncle). Letter of sponsorship from my sponsor Sponsor’s personal bank statement with a balance of ~N6m (with an inflow/Outflow of ~N80m). *here I also only uploaded first and last page of the SOA* Sponsor’s company bank statement (balance of N20m with an inflow/outflow >N200m) Sponsor’s company information |
Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 15 by Josh1996: 5:49pm On Nov 16, 2018 |
Congratulations ooo I have faith that the Almighty God that did yours will do mine. Amen!!! goingforward: Hello Nairalanders,
Long post alert!!!!! (Family application) I am eternally grateful to God for this Testimony. When I wrote that Jesus did it I meant every word.
MBA Program Online Application Submitted application: 14th June 2018 Upfront medical exam for my family
FAMILY APPLICATION TIMELINE- Study permit for myself and kids and Visit for Spouse
Background check started immediately for everyone Eligibility review for myself and kids – 7th September 2018 Passport request for me and kids- 17th September 2018 Eligibility review for my spouse - 20th September 2018 Medical passed for all of us – 20th September 2018 25th September 2018- Received Information letter from CIC- Stating that Passport request was sent in error (That application is still under processing)- This was after I had shared with the house that we had gotten passport request.  I Sent about 5 emails to them including CSC’s (received generic responses) Then sent another email (sent it like 5 times that day) stating in it that I had ordered my GCMS to know what was going on on my application - 6th November 2018 Finally, Passport request for my spouse - 7th November 2018 Then Application Approved for the whole family – 7th November 2018 Counterfoil (Spouse)- 14th November 2018 Counterfoil (Myself and kids) – 15th November 2018
DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED FOR SELF
1. ALL CIC DOCUMENTS: 2. ACADEMIC DOCS • Bachelor’s Degree Certificate and Transcripts • Msc. only Transcript (Certificate was not out yet) • WAEC Result and Certificate • NYSC exemption letter ( I did a part-time BSc. Program) • Many IT professional certifications
3 PERSONAL DOCUMENTS • Digital Passport Photo • Int’l passport pages with previous visa stamps • 5 pages SOP (TIP: I specifically stated why I chose my school, why I am going for an MBA even though I have an MSc. I stated why I was going for an MBA and not a PHD and why I choose to go for this program at this time. I also mentioned other schools I applied to i.e IVEY, UOT and Rotman. I mentioned some courses of the curriculum of my school, ( I listed the specific courses I will be learning) and explained how those courses are in line with what my company needs at this time to take us to the next level. I also Stated one or two people in the industry internationally and locally in Nigeria who are my role model and how I researched on each of them. I also stated how having an MBA took their businesses to another level etc) and how I want to be as successful as them in my own country upon my return. My SOP was very detailed.
• Birth Certificate • Police Certificate • 2 bank personal bank Statement of account. • Personal Investment portfolio letter from the bank. • Bank reference letters • Letter of Handover/leave and handover of my business to my spouse and Management team • Letter of approval from the HR of my company confirming acceptance of my study leave. • My CV • Pay Stubs for four months • Work ID Card • Court Marriage Certificate • Church Marriage Certificate • Sworn Affidavit and Change of Name from maiden to marital name • Newspaper publication for Change of marital name • Family Pictures (I put a lot of pictures, my wedding pictures, our wedding anniversary pictures, my kids at school pictures, my kids birthday pictures (showing all of us cutting their birthday cakes), picture of me at work presenting to a client, Picture of my spouse and I showing previous vacation trips abroad) etc. • A document providing explanation of Funds for my study. ( I provided a detailed analysis of my available funds and captured that on an excel sheet before transferring it to a word doc. I also stated sources of funds to fund my year 2 tuition and living expenses for myself and kids. ( A friend advised me to do this breakdown as this shows clarity and confidence before the VO that you have planned ahead and are able to cater for your program for year two also. She said this also helped her in her application, my friend has been in Canada for 2 years now, she also went on study visa)
• Spouse Pension statement.
4. COMPANY DOCUMENTS • 2 company account statements (also explaining under each page, every source of lumpsum payments and businesses done, provided invoices to back it up) • CAC of two diff companies of which I am also a director/Co-owner • Bank Reference letters for the companies • Screen shot of CAC company name search on CAC portal • Some past Invoices and Receipts of Payment • Payee tax receipts • Company Income tax receipts • Company car documents • Company letter stating support of payment of my tuition. • Company letter stating businesses that the company has and ability to fund my program.
5 SCHOOL DOCUMENTS • Previous Request from me to my school requesting to defer from 2018 to 2019 cohort. ( I chose not to apply for study visa in 2018, I deliberately deferred) • Updated Acceptance letter from my school • Updated Admission Letter from my school for Jan 2019 cohort • My school class schedule for 2019 • Some email trails between my school and I during the process of my gaining the admission • Acceptance of Deferral letter from my school from 2018 – 2019 cohort. • Admission letter from my school for 2018 cohort • Acceptance letter from my school for 2018 cohort • Letter of intent to study at my school • Receipt of application fee • Receipt of 1st installment payment of Tuition (non-refundable) • Academic IELTS result
6. CHILDREN DOCUMENTS • ALL CIC Docs • Digital passport photo • Intl’ Passport • Birth Certificates • Study leave letter for my kids (collected this letter from their school) • Study reference letter (collected this from their school) • Last term school results sheet • Upfront inquiries about health insurance for my kids ( I had emailed some health insurance providers and attached this email correspondences to their application) • Upfront enquiries from schools around the area of my school. ( I had emailed some schools to enquire on their ability to take in my kids, I also attached email correspondences/feedbacks from about 5 schools) • More Supporting documents from my company docs ( I attached this here as there was no space left in my own application to add this.
7. SPOUSE DOCUMENTS • CIC Docs • Digital passport photo • Intl’ Passport with entry and exit stamps to several countries • Company Introductory letter • Pay stubs for last four months • Personal Bank Reference letters • Personal bank statement • Work ID card • Home Utility bill with home address • Company Utility bill with office address • Personal car documents
WHY I SAID IT WAS A MIRACLE 1. I received passport request and then after 1 week and some days, I was expecting ‘’your passport is ready for pick up ‘’ only to receive an email in my CIC account that the passport request sent was sent in error. I was shocked that this could happen. When I researched on a few people online who this had happened to, it ended in a refusal. But I held unto the word of God that said ‘’ who’s report would I believe? God or man?). 2. I held unto the word of God. I prayed more, I praised him and I kept fasting, I encouraged myself. 3. I made a huge mistake while I was uploading my personal bank statement. After submission. I realised that my bank statement was supposed to be 20pages, but I mistakenly uploaded only 5pages. ( it was incomplete). I really did not know what to do, so I took it to God in prayers. I was scared that the VO would think that this was deliberate and that I wanted to hide something. But God took control. 4. In addition, some people genuinely advised that I apply first on my own then later my family can apply. But you see, my family is everything to me so I never for once considered the thought of applying alone first. So with faith, I decided to apply together with my family. 5. Also, my school only gave me one chance of deferral I had differed from 2018, and I would have lost the admission if I wasn’t granted the study visa, but I thank God who did it!
A big thank you, to all the seniors and everyone who takes time to responds to people’s concerns and request on this forum, to everyone who helped me with information on this nairaland forum. I must confess you guys are awesome and I appreciate you all. I pray from my heart, that my sweet Jesus who heard and answered my prayer would hear and answer the prayers of everyone reading this in Jesus mighty name. Amen.
Tip: Prayer changes things. Please never loose hope. God still works wonders. Always tell it to Him, He hears, He listens and he answers!
If you are applying as a family with Children, upon passport submission we paid 11k for each child for ‘’passport Transmission.’’
Mathew 17 vs 201- ‘’Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you."
It ended in praise, My God will do yours also and you shall testify in Jesus mighty name amen!
I am Goingforward.!!!! Forward only.  |
Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 15 by Josh1996: 8:39am On Nov 12, 2018 |
Amen goingforward: Good Morning Nairalanders,
Listen, Fear bows down to Faith!
2nd Timothy 1 vs 7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. Never condescend to Fear. The currency that God recognizes is Faith. Fear is of the Devil while Faith is of God. Fear disappears when Faith is present.
Jeremiah 32 vs 27. "Behold, I am the LORD, the God of [b]ALL [/b]flesh; is anything too difficult for Me?’’ Absolutely nothing!
Walk in this conviction this week.
May all our Study TRV desires come through this week in Jesus mighty name. It will end in praises and thanksgiving.
Be faith-filled.
Goingforward. |
Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 15 by Josh1996: 12:38pm On Nov 08, 2018 |
Please i'd love to ask if the school you are admitted to sends any document to the embassy prior or during the period of applying for the visa. Thanks |
Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 15 by Josh1996: 9:25am On Nov 08, 2018 |
Congrats my brother. God wey do am for you go do am for us all AMEN!!!! Lotusboi: Visaaaaaa Approvalllllll guysssssss!!! Since June 13th. I’m still Shaking. When I calm down I’ll upload my profile. Maple Land, I’m coming for youuuuuu!!!!! |