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Olayemudia:
Approval!!!

Applied: 22/04/2018
Sent emails: 09/07/2018
Passed Medical (upfront): 10/07/2018 (9am)
Approved/Passport request: 10/07/2018 (11am)
Submitted Passport: 11/07/2018
Correspondence Letter: 18/07/2018
Retrieved passport via UPS: 19/07/2018


Online route
University of Manitoba
PhD Mechanical Engineering
IGSES award of 5400CAD
Research and Teaching Assistance from supervisor (amount will definitely cover tuition and living expenses)
Resumption date: September 2018

SUBMITTED
Excluding the IMM documents, I submitted
1. Proof of Means of Financial Support
a. A brief note on my source of income and a table of content showing the following:
I. Letter of the offer of Research and Teaching Assistance from supervisor.
II. Offer letter showing the award of 5400CAD
III. Letter of financial assistance from Uncle with his Bank statements and letter of introduction from his employer.
IV. Letter of assistance and treasury bill of mother.
V. Letter of introduction from Bank and six months bank statement
VI. Letter of introduction from employer
VII. Six months pay slip showing pension amount
VIII. Will of late father (asterisked where my name appeared)
IX. Death certificate of late father
X. Front page of deed of land transfer to me.

2. DID NOT SUBMIT ANY OTHER DOCUMENT like police certificate, statement of purpose, birth certificate, masters and bachelors degree certificates (distinction and first class respectively), no transcript, no NYSC etc.
The no supporting documents got me scared because I got to see this thread after submitting, but I fired on with prayers.
Many thanks to hardy116.
Cheers!

Congratulations...God wey do your own go do our own

AKFTK:
TRV Approved after 10weeks.

AlhaduliLlah.

I'd drop my details soon.

Congratulations....God wey do your own go do our own too

Brendamad:
Approval!!!!
Approved today 17/7/2018.
Application may 30
Medical request 21 June
Medicals done 26 June
Additional document request 21 June
Medical passed 1 May
Application approved 17 July
Paper route
University of Manitoba
Masters in nursing
IGSES award of 5400CAD
Resumption date September fall

Key factor God. Constant praying and grace took over.
Thank you all. Phocusjosh and all the nairalanders. To all the approval hopefuls, it will end in praise.

Bosses, if a supervisor decides to support a student, what is he/she support covering....the tuition or what?

Congratulations. God wey do your own go do our own

jummolami:
Good morning All.

God is awesome. "Behold I will do a new thing, now shall it spring forth!!!. I will make a way in the wilderness" saith the Lord!!!!!

Visa approved this morning @ exactly 3 months of application.

Applied: 16th April,
Medical request: July 3rd
Medical passed: July 11th
Approval/Passpport Request: July 16th

This came after a refusal last year. But God has done it.

University of manitoba -
IGSES Award
paid tuition balance


Thank God.

I really appreciate u all

Congratulations. God wey do your own go do our own

ademcoboy:
Good news

TRV APPPROVED

I picked up my passport yesterday.

Online route
Applied May 4,
Upfront Medical
Did biometrics May 9
Medical passed June 28
Eligibility review started on July 4
Approved/Passport Request..... July 4


Master of Sustainable Forest Management
University of British Columbia, Canada.

Msc

Fleshly:
Is it for MSc or PHD?

Congratulations o...God wey do am for u go do am for us ook

harde116:
Meanwhile, with so much joy in my heart and all Glory to God.

My TRV just got approved, and passport requested.

Will share details later, my fingers are shaking.

The thing is...in Simon Fraser university, if u are applying for a MASc in Engineering, you have to first secure a supervisor. Upon getting a supervisor, it two things next;either the supervisor finds your program or you have a scholarship from your country to fund the program incase your supervisor doesn't have funding. My supervisor has no funding and was like I should contact the dean of Grad studies to find a way around funding the program myself . Was thinking of using an Aunt's Company or foundation to issue a letter of scholarship to me.. what do u guys think? And I hope I explained better here cuz I need opinions

I have but was informed that it's a strict policy of the school that students for their thesis program must either have a funding from their prospective professor or scholarship from their home country

Newman1010:
@Josh1996, do you have the funds to pay for your entire tuition fee? If yes, inform the school that your family has decided to pay all your fees before resumption. I think the school is finding it hard to believe that you have enough funds to pay your fees. If you are sure you have the funds, pay you entire tuition and they will accept it. That’s the only way to show that the funds are readily available.

I have but was informed that it's a strict policy of the school that students for their thesis program must either have a funding from their prospective professor or scholarship from their home country

Newman1010:
@Josh1996, do you have the funds to pay for your entire tuition fee? If yes, inform the school that your family has decided to pay all your fees before resumption. I think the school is finding it hard to believe that you have enough funds to pay your fees. If you are sure you have the funds, pay you entire tuition and they will accept it. That’s the only way to show that the funds are readily available.

Congratulations bro...God wey do am for you go do am for us ooooo

Jewel80:
Visa approved guys!!!!

Good morning bosses, please I need your advice. I was able to secure a supervisor at Simon Fraser university. But he can't fund me and I intend funding myself but the school requires that students not funded by Professors should secure a scholarship in their home country as they (sfu) don't accept self funding. What can I do as I really want to work with man and the tuition of the school is very cheap. The Professor has already asked me to ask the Dean of Grad studies for a way around it but I also want to know your opinions please. Thanks

Good morning bosses, please I need your advice. I was able to secure a supervisor at Simon Fraser university. But he can't fund me and I intend funding myself but the school requires that students not funded by Professors should secure a scholarship in their home country as they (sfu) don't accept self funding. What can I do as I really want to work with man and the tuition of the school is very cheap. The Professor has already asked me to ask the Dean of Grad studies for a way around it but I also want to know your opinions please. Thanks

Check your mail

Khunbz:
I am

Please any Simon Fraser university applicant or student (MASc) please holla

Please anyone who is in Simon Fraser University. Please for their MASc prpgram, they are requesting for a scholarship funding from my home country instead of self funding. How did you go about it. And also can you give me details on the fees of the M.Eng program.
Thanks

Congratulations o
God dey do your own go do our own

Bodmillz:
First of all, I want to thank God almighty for making this a possibility. We propose but God disposes. I will like to thank everyone on this great forum who have contributed in one way or the other. I have been a silent follower of this thread for more than a year now and only became an active member after I submitted my application. I must say I learnt a lot in background. To all those waiting for their TRV, I pray God almighty actualize their dreams. I must also say prayer is key.

Profile:
-Male, 23 years old
-Graduated December 2015 from LAUTECH (B.Tech Electrical and Electronic Engineering, First Class Honors)
-NYSC (November 2016-October 2017)
-No Travel History
-Didn’t include any employment history (omitted SIWES and NYSC work experiences)
-Didn’t include CV
-haven’t paid tuition
-Got admitted to 2 years MEng Electrical and Computer Engineering Program at Concordia University.

Tuition: 14,000 CAD per year
Room, board and others: 14,000 CAD per year

Documents:
-All CIC forms
-CAQ
-Passport bio data
-2 pages SOP
-Academic Transcript
-Academic Certificate
-Etisalat Merit Award for Excellence, 2012 as one of the best undergraduate students in south west region
-NYSC discharge certificate
-Sister’s bio data page
-Sister’s documents showing her status in Canada (study permit doc, admission letter, funding letter). I stated in my SOP she’s on a fully funded scholarship to show sponsor would only be catering for me over there)
-Disclosed my bro is a Canada PR
-Parents marriage certificate
-Mum’s bio data page
-Mum’s TRV valid for one year and her return ticket (to travel June 22 and return back to Nigeria July 21)
-Dad’s driver’s license
-My driver’s license
-my IELTS certificate

Sponsor documents:
Sponsor is my dad
-CAC of his company
-His company bank SOA to which he his the sole signatory with closing balance of 23m
-Sponsor Letter
-Valuation report of family landed properties in mother’s name
-Bank’s letter of reference

My SOP structure:
- Introduction: stated what I was applying for, and the reason for applying which is the program I am going for. I stated the duration of the program.

Also stated my qualification and graduation date.

Body: I answered the following questions
- why I want a masters degree?
-why the chosen program?
-which specialization?
-why Canada?(the specialization is not available in Nigeria)
-why Concordia?
-what are the benefits? (Providing innovative solutions for dad’s company customers)
-which work have I done related to the specialization? (made ref to supporting Dad’s company I.T dept before and after NYSC in the completion of a multimillion project. I included the certificate of completion of the project and the letter of award of the contract. Also, made mention of new technologies I intend to learn and transfer to improve on the work done)
-who is my sponsor?
-what expenses will he be covering?
-what the tuition and living expenses for one year?

Conclusion:
Emphasized on what I intend to achieve on return to Nigeria and also home ties.

Home ties:
Parents
Family Landed properties
Dad’s company

Then prayers and fasting!

If I remember anything else I added, I will edit post.

Am available in case of any questions.

Gracias!

Edit: I will also like to note to applicants having either parents as sponsor. My dad used a powerful statement when stating why he’s sponsoring me. Apart from stating his company is currenting undergoing different projects which are within the confines of my proposed study. He also emphasized that it’s his role as a father to ensure I attain my life goals. I was touched by this and I think any VO who is human too will Ben touched by it.

Congratulobia ooooo. God wey do your own go do my own. Rep us well over there

ApostleNduBiz:
Hello My People,I received my approved TRV/stamped passport today at VFS office,Lekki,Lagos.

I've been a quiet follower of this thread.I stumbled on it after submitting my study permit application.I must confess some assertions made on this forum made me want to lose confidence in my application and made me leave my fate in the hands of Jehovah as my only Advocate.For instance,a member of this forum stated education loan cannot fly and while another member affirmed that Fixed Deposit Certificates as proof of funds is a no-no.

My Timeline
Paper application at VFS Lekki Lagos.... 18th April,2018
Linked my application online....5th May,2018
Medical Call....8th May,2018
Medical Done.... 9th May 2018
Medical updated as passed on my online account...18th May,2018
Contacted by my school (UBC) to give consent to confirm my acceptance and release my personal details(student number,date of birth,program,program start and end dates,etc) to CIC....8th June 2018....I consented immediately.
My online account started reading Account/Profile Updated..... 21st June 2018
Within minutes,my online account started reading 'New Message' (no longer Account/Profile Updated).... 21st June,2018
Yet and even uptil now my online account was and is still reading 'Your application is in progress','we are reviewing whether you meet eligibility requirements....We are processing your background check' (even after collecting my stamped passport...this shows the website is having issues).Even the 'new message' does not open for me to see the details.
Contacted by VFS to pick up my processed passport at Lekki.....25th June,2018
Visited VFS to pick up my approved TRV/Stamped passport.... 26th June,2018.

To all TRV hopefulls,it will end in praise.Keep on keeping on!!!Now i can sleep very well and plan ahead...What a big relief!!!


Components of my Study Permit Application....A 2-page letter of explanation introducing myself,highlighting my academic and professional accomplishments,clarifying my choice of program,choice of school,choice of country,and my post-MBA short-term and long-term career plans, etc

1. Completed study permit application forms with two recent passport-size photographs.
2. Proof of payment of study permit fee.
3. Original letter of acceptance from Sauder School of Business, UBC, Vancouver, Canada.
4. UBC confirmation mail of payment of the $5,000 CAD acceptance fee.
5. UBC confirmation mail of satisfying all the admission offer conditions.
6. Original copy of my valid international passport.
7. An introduction letter from my employer confirming my employment,salary/emoluments,grade,designation,job function and responsibilities,official language of communication,etc
8. A copy of my Staff Salary Account Statement with a balance of N405,000.00k
9. Notarized copies of my employment details (employment letter,confirmation letter,promotion letter)..showing my salary/emoluments and grade
10. A copy of my current resume (12 years banking career).
11. Notarized copies of my academic accomplishments-BSc Accountancy Certificate (2:1,UNN),BSc Transcripts,NYSC discharge certificate,Fellow of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria certificate,Associate Member of Chartered Institute of Bankers' of Nigeria Certificate,WAEC results .
12. A notarized copy of my birth certificate.
13. Notarized copies of the birth certificates of my spouse and 3 children.
14. A notarized copy of my marriage certificate.
15. Police Character Certificate/Report.
16. Proof of funds- Prodigy Finance Education Loan Confirmation Certificate of $55,000(US Dollars) + 6months tenor Fixed Deposit Certificate of N15,000,000 maturing in Sept 2018(proceeds of sale of two personal parcels of land) + 6Months tenor Fixed Deposit Certificate of N4,600,000 maturing October 2018 (proceeds of personal savings)+Pension Account Statement balance of N5,877,859.67k.

Please to those who got admitted to Dalhousie University and University of Ottawa. Please how long does it take to get a response to your admission application.
Thanks

Dalhousie University Masters applicants. Please let's link up

Congrats oooo....the God wey do your own go do my own

ibeakema:
Another awesome testimony on TRV Approval

My TRV has been approved... God is still in the business of doing miracles!


My first online application was refused.

Second application 21st of May
Paper Route
Upfront medicals
TRV approval 12th of June

Documents submitted
All CIC forms
Birth certificate
Nysc
Police character certificate
Bsc transcript and degree certificate
2 personal land evaluations stating their worth, including deeds
CAC documents of my husband's company where I am a co director
My husband's company board resolution to support my masters degree
My husband's company SOA
personal SOA
Draft of 8,000 Canadian dollars
Scholarship of $20,000
Proof of tuition deposit

Above all, I prayed and fasted because most times even with billions in your account, these VOs can just refuse your application.

Congrats bro..the God wey do your own go do our own

Prudento:
Now Guys, this is a Great and Unusual a News!!!

My Visa Application Has Been Approved!

My Profile: Applied this year, lol
Upfront Medicals: None
Medical Request: None
Visa Approved: Yes

Documents Submitted

All Forms
Proof of Application Fees Payment
Two passport photographs
International Passport, with photocopy of the data page
Copies of Birth Certificate and Certificate of Origin
Admission Letter, Msc
Proof of Funding: Letter of Full Funding from University
Police Clearance Certificate
Academic Transcripts
Degree Certificate
Awards
NYSC Discharge Certificate
SSCE
Resume
Proof of Employment/Activity:
Letter of Acceptance as a Volunteer in a University
Letter of Explanation
Birth certificates of family members

Conspicuously Missing:

No Statement of Account
No Sponsorship Letter from any big uncle
No assets
No travel history

Key Factor:
Jehovah God

Any dalhousie university applicant here?

Congratulations bro, God that did it for you would do it for us all...Amen!!!

Lemia:
Hello everybody!

Sum jus happen right now!

My Study Permit Application was just approved!!!!

I really appreciate all you guys in this forum. I couldn't have done this without you guys!

@Austinpee Thanks a whole bunch for the SOP review and the level of confidence you had in me!

Here's my profile.

Application submitted 11th April, Paper route, upfront medicals.

Approved 8th June.

B.Sc Industrial Engineering, University of Ibadan. (First class). Graduated January 2017

MSc admission to University of Waterloo, Systems Design Engineering. $36,635 per year funding ( comprising both RA and TA) and Dad also transfered 3M naira to me. Tuition $24,000

Had work experience with 4 different engineering firms(internships).

Submitted all CIC forms
Police Certificate
Employment docs
Dad's Employment and retirement docs
Landed property
Dad sponsorship letter
my CV
Perfectly crafted SOP
My SOA and Dad's SOA
My UG transcript
whole family birth certificates
NYSC documents.

Cheers!

Bosses, please answers

Josh1996:
Please from the pictures below is that the tuition for the whole program?

Please from the pictures below is that the tuition for the whole program?

Bosses, in a situation where the profs aren't taking master's student in the field I want to study, what do I do?
And the school (Dalhousie University ) says it's not mandatory to contact supervisors. Do I apply to the same field still or to another

Congratulations boss..go and make us proud ooo

zan1999:
My profile
PhD
University of Manitoba
Application submitted: 17 November 2017
Medical Updated: April 2018
Visa Approved: 31st May 2018
On scholarship

Bosses, in a situation where the profs aren't taking master's student in the field I want to study, what do I do?
And the school (Dalhousie University ) says it's not mandatory to contact supervisors. Do I apply to the same field still or to another

Good afternoon bosses, for those that applied to university of Ottawa...I just checked my uzone and saw a section with letter of supervisor approval among the list of uploaded documents. Is or was this really same with you guys

from the last time I spoke with the Graduate Admin. .they had not started evaluating my winter 2019 applications (that's the period I applied for) as they were just rounding up with the fall entries.
wait, so does that mean that my application file would still be sent to my potential supervisor for assessment despite her agreeing to be my supervisor?

Prudento:
Has ur application been forwarded to ur supervisor? If no, she doesn't have anything to tell you.