Spectro:
There are fewer posts on the 'living Canada' thread than on this one.

It is clear that once people finally settle in Canada, they are less inclined to guide people in the aspect of how they can settle.

This student visa thread is one of the most active on Nairaland.

That’s 100 percent true. I asked 3 different questions on the “living in Canada” thread, only 1 was answered. Don’t even know who to ask again.
I’m even thinking of moving my flight ticket till I’m fully sure that I’m set to go.

Lagbaja88:
you are not qualified then. Work on your self get a career. Have 3 years experience and apply for express entry. The man cant do anything for you as you have no work experience. If the man is gay make he come marry u

Lol.... Abii

MisterT:
If you are departing Lagos May8 and landing on May 9th in Toronto airport, i need aquarantine partner at government approved hotel, Toronto
Holla

Hi
Sorry I wanted to ask for a list of all the important documents to take along when traveling. I’m leaving May 7th and landing May 8th

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Rootiab:
Please be careful.
Admin @Oliadeo7 just tried to scam me of 1.5m.
I know there are people trying to get help here. But take everything slowly. Don't be eager and get duped. He gave me rate of 340 to 1 cad and I fell for it. Not knowing that this guys is a scam. He paid the fees. Waiting for me to send the money to a Nigerian account that is not in his name and passport id doesn't have the same name nor does he has the same name on number. I told someone in Canada to call the number he gave me and he didn't pick and later called him to a private number.. He said he graduated from ubc. He has pr. All na lie. Please be careful. This are the pictures given to me. Please be careful out there.

Omo!! People are wicked oh. He sent me a private message 3 days ago that he could assist me with tuition payment, I thank God I didn’t fall in his trap.

Pinkey2021:


Hello Kayyyy, you don’t need to have an existing account with the bank before you use their Form A services. That I know for sure. Form A is a CBN directive and not an individual banking policy.

For instance I used Stanbic-IBTC and I’m not their customer. You can confirm this for yourself.

Visit any Stanbic, Access, Fidelity, Zenith branch etc, stay away from old archaic banks like First bank and co, lol.


{It’ll Surely End In Praise for us All}

Thank you so much

Pinkey2021:


To pay your school fees at the best rate (CBN), please visit any of these banks: Stanbic-IBTC, Fidelity, Access, FCMB etc and ask them for a (FORM A), that you want to pay your foreign University tuition.

Go to the bank with the following documents:

• Original International Passport
• Original copies of your University certificate
• Your school Invoice showing their bank account and other details.
• They’ll give you a form to fill too


{It’ll Surely End In Praise for us All}

Hi Pinkey2021. Please I wanted to ask if I must have an account with either of the banks listed to pay the tuition?? Since many are saying Zenith bank is a No No (lol) I want to try Stanbic or Fidelity.

Oluwayemisi0507:
Hello beautiful people.

So, it is already a week that I got into Canada (University of Saskatchewan) and a lot has been happening. I'll be back with my landing gist ( almost 24 hours on air )

I want to thank Frankrobbin, Silvamania, Awys, Olasubomy and all the amazing people that I didn't mention for all the advice. (Although I had applied before joining nairaland)

However, while I try to fully settle into Saskatoon, you can catch up on all my moving to Canada from Nigeria series where I drop some nuggets as to what to take along, how j booked my flight and covid appointment and I'll be posting more about my mandatory quarantine at the hotel, study visa processing, how I got refused the first time, what i did differently in the second application, how I changed my course and still got approved.

If this interests you in any way, check the link below and subscribe..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rae-Dwc8uA

Love you all.

God bless you abundantly!!!!!

NaijaCanadian28:


Ponmo is not allowed

Thank you very much

steroid:

Ponmo is not allowed. Anything chicken (Knorr chicken, maggi chicken) is not all.

@Kayyyy Beans is allowed

Thank you very much Steroid

olasubomy:


You can reduce your load from other items that are not compulsory you carry or can easily be gotten in Canada then spread the foodstuff between two bags to reduce the weight. The truth is you need your foodstuffs.

Another option is going with your load as it is and paying for extra luggage at the airport if your parents agree. You can take your food in small quantities as planned if you have explored other options in reducing the weight of your luggage.

Thanks so much, I’ll reduce my load then.

Royalty95:




Won’t all this result to extra luggage my dear I’m even on low cut at the moment. Will just find a way n get lots of wigs

Thanks for your info

Lol.... my parents have been shouting about extra luggage for the last 3 weeks when I show them my list. I’ll have to take them in small quantities then.
You’re lucky you’re on low cut

Spectro:


Utensils
Food stuff
Clothing
Bedsheets, towels, curtains
Shoes, socks, gloves
Winter coat
Belts
Laptop, phones, storage device
Singlets, underwears
Soaps, toiletries
Medicines

Seriously?? Utensils are allowed?? Thank God for this platform, I learn new things every time

Royalty95:



Please can you tell us what you will be buying so we can learn from you while shopping
Someone like me I don’t know what else to take along with me aside my box of cloths bag shoe and wig

Lol.... my dear please add extensions (attachments) heard they are really expensive in Canada.
Adding egusi, ogbono, crayfish, black pepper, seasoning cubes, spaghetti, tea bags, milo, red garri. I was told on the other thread (Living in Canada/ life as a Canadian immigrant) that dairy products are prohibited. So no milk

OyiBeeBee:
Good day.

Please for those who travelled recently with food stuff, is dried ponmo, frozen palm oil and beans allowed?

(Before you say it, yes I know these items are sold in African stores.)

Secondly, is there any place to change USD to CAD at Pearson Airport on landing?
Thank you.

Please this is a very important question. I also want to know if beans is allowed.

SlowlybtSurely:


All are allowed except sachet milk. Dairy products are prohibited with the exception of those for babies.

Thank you very much, I appreciate.

Hi all, I will be traveling to Canada on May 7th, by God’s grace and I want to start shopping. Please I need everyone’s help as to what is allowed and what isn’t allowed. Here are the things I’m planning to bring with me when coming;
Ogbono, egusi, crayfish, black pepper, seasoning cubes (knorr and Royco), granola (roasted oats), satchet milk, tea bags, satchet milo, spaghetti, macaroni, red garri.
Please please please, will they all be allowed into Canada??

sweetchi2411:


Ask your question on the Living in Canada/Life as a Canadian immigrant Thread. You will get good response there. Make a list of things you intend to travel with and they will tell you those that are not allowed and unnecessary.

Thank you very much, let me go there with my full list, lol.

Rootiab:
I'd have to ask. There is someone I know that works there

Thank you so much

Rootiab:
me too oh. Asin I feel like not going but I have booked my ticket and hotel

Same, lol.
Please I need to ask a very important question, please do you know what and what aren’t allowed into Canada?? I want to start shopping and I don’t want to have issues at the airport.

Rootiab:
when are you travelling??

May 7th. I’m already feeling home sick, lol

Wifefo88:
Heyy guys.. please who has been able to book with Ethiopian airline., I don't know how to go about the payment

Hi Wifefo88, I also had issues, so I booked through Travelbeta at Transcorp in Abuja. If you’re interested, I could link you up with the person that did mine

nyangbafa:
Hello everyone, I give God the glory as i just received my stamped passport today.
I want to specially appreciate this wonderful community of brothers, one of the best communities ever.
my timeline is as follows
Nov 16 2020 submitted my application
Nov 25 2020 biometrics enrollment
Jan 25 2021 Upfront medicals (passed in Feb 3rd)
PPR and BVL came in on the 29th of march 2021.

Like they say no two applications are the same, in my case I only had to show a letter of introduction from my employer as my funding document. my employer (government institution) had explicitly stated in the introduction letter that they will take care of my finances related to my study. i did not show my account or payslip anywhere as i no geti monie that time. the point here is that study dreamers should do the best they can and pray for favour, God will surely bring it to pass.


Also, is it the best time to apply for my Spouse and 5 month old baby? should i wait until i resume school in canada ? Please guys what do you think?



IT WILL END IN PRAISE.

Congratulations sir

oyibo4real:


Please my people, wahala be like bicycle, e no dey finish. Make una no vex, who is travelling to Toronto 2nd week of May, let's connect as travel buddies.

Fanshawe College students, am here oo!

Hi oyibo4real, I am traveling to Toronto 2nd week of May

DannyD12342:
Let's somebody shout hallelujah. Indeed what the Almighty God cannot do, does not exist. Out for the blues, BVL and PPR dropped today. I will share the full timeline soon. But now I have a small issue nairaland. In the PPR, they noted my passport must be valid for the duration of your expected length of stay in Canada.
• Please note that we cannot issue a visa beyond the expiry date on the passport.

My passport is to expire on the 2nd of March 2022. And my expected stay in August ending 2022. Please what should I do?

Congratulations

Rootiab:
from what I know. Even if you're to carry it shouldn't pass 100ml

Wow! That’s sooo small.

Teeeee89:
Just got my ppr
Applied October 18, 2020

I will post the full details later. I just want to say a big thank you to everyone that post their experience here and also people that answer questions. You guys are doing great and helping a lot of people without even knowing. Thanks so much guys

Congratulations

Blaze123456:
Finally
Applied December 12 2019
Medicals request feb 9 2021
Medical done feb 16 2021
Medical passed feb 26 2021
Loa request 9 March 2021
Loa submitted 22 March 2021
Ppr and bvl 8 April 2021

Congratulations dear!!

Hi good day everyone, I’m a newbie here and I have a question to ask please. I’ll be traveling to Alberta by God’s grace first week of May and would like to know if I can quarantine in my uncle’s house after the 3 days mandatory quarantine at one of the hotels.
Since my classes are online for now, don’t want to spend money on accommodation.
Thanks so much as I await your responses. Happy Easter!!!!

jizzle01:
PPR dropped today!!!

Here’s my timeline...

Submitted SP Application : January 31st 2021
BIL : February, 1st 2021
Biometrics done & updated: February, 2nd 2021
NSE Request & Submission : February, 18 2021
Medical Request: March, 10th 2021
BVL & Original Passport Request: March, 31st 2021
Submitted passport via DHL to VFS, Abuja: March 31st 2021

To those waiting on their PPR, keep your hope alive - it will drop!

It has ended in praises!!!

Congratulations!!!

Teejayy11:
Thank God!!! Finally PPR dropped this morning. I want to thank everyone on this platform for the valuable information shared here. It will end in praise for all of us.

Timeline below:

Application submission - 16th Jan
Biometric collection letter - 17th Jan
Biometric done - 20th Jan
NSE request - 4th Feb
NSE submitted - 13th Feb
Medical request- 1st Mar
Medicals passed - 13th Mar
BVL & PPR - 18th Mar

Special prayer for my baby girl to also come here to testify and drop her timeline too. Wish everyone here Favour!!!

IT MUST END IN PRAISE!!!!!!

Congratulations!!! Praying for many more this month

Papapa1234:
Abeg no come here to come pour sand sand for people garri.you are just one lucky person out of millions of applicant that got the visa using ordinary diploma..
Just cos you got lucky doesn’t make it ideal.
How did this platform discouraged when you already sent your application before coming here?
Yet you dey find who go buy ticket from
Platform wey discourage you

I don’t get why you’re so bitter?? You’re entitled to your opinion as I am with mine, so calm down.