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sleekysoft:
Notice it August 12 so it’s more than 3 months

same here more than 3 months...this modufak people

makano:
I wanna believe this biometric validity is for applicants from September upwards. May/June/July Applicants wont get any Biometrics Validity. So no cause for Alarm for May/June/July applicants. Peace

Where is the source of this Intel?

Wahlai...ee just join. If to say naa Germany sef eh ehen that one naa my plan B for next year if these cic guys decide to be total assholes and waste my entire year

Lagos2canna:
Nice writeup but Bulgaria no follow

I think so bro...ivy league schools knu wah a min

sleekysoft:
Does the house agree with me that the institution also kinda help your TRV chances? Just thinking

Please how many weeks fasting, processing time is now 17weeks oo

Dwebb55:
You're almost good to go. Package your documents well, write a strong SOP and read up page 0. Use what you've learnt to complete your application and then enter into prayer and fasting.

Tnablack:
Lol.
A.K.A Pharoah Must Let Us GO!

Tnablack:
Lol aka the most patience creatures.


We die here

Aka endurance trekking...aka patient dogs ...aka the unsolids

Congratulations, God really showed up for you. Chai I need a miracle ooo...

LekwachiJJ:
Hello everyone..Pls pardon my long post. Finally my visa came out today after I submitted my passport on 18th September. I want to give the glory to God and thank everyone here especially those make very insightful contribution, the type that gingerred me to take some steps.

Mine is a strange one. Applied on 11th May. Biometrics on 23rd May. Medicals on 23rd August. Passport request on 18th September. And then everything came to a stand still for over 2 months. Within this period I submitted over 7 CSE webforms and wrote over 10 emails to Lagos VO but got maybe 2 responses. Meanwhile my online status remained at a confusing situation: eligibility review ongoing, meds passed, background check ongoing but application approved and passport requested. By October 18th I received a mail asking me to send in updated bank statement in a new format: bank statement request ticket plus password. My bank had not implemented this new format and so gabe me a cover letter to add to the normal statement. And then nothing again.

My last webform was responded to with the story that my application was in London. I wrote London last week and complained about the restriction of my movement for other personal and business travels outside of Canada with the continued with holding of my passport. London responded that my application has been approved since September and that they are aware my passport was dropped at VFS, can I go to VFS for "printing of your visa". So confusing! VFS does not print visas. Even then my many visits there revealed thar my passport was at the embassy.

Finally yesterday morning as I was driving to Anifowose instead of VFS as directed I got a call to attend an interview this morning. I was there by 6 am and by 8.30 I sat in front of an officer who told me my bank statements were not clear or legible. This is bery untrue as I scanned them myself. After barely looking through the updated statements I brought he asked me to wait for 10 minutes and in exactly 10 minutes my passport came out with my visa!

I applied to study MA Communication in UOttawa. My first degree ia in Pol Science, over 27 years ago. I had an MBA since 2001 and am a very mature appliacant. My SOI stated that after working in communication for over 2 decades I needed to retire to academics by studying in Canada and merging my long practical experience with serious academic scholarship for the benefit of my future students.

Document attached:
1. Acceptance letter and Statement of Intent
2. Dom account statement with over 100kUSD
3. TD acount statement with 40kCAD
4. Letter of employment, payslips
5. Travel history to Canada, US, UK, SA, etc
6. Scanned passport data page ( passport valid till 1st June 2019. So while waiting I applied for renewal and added the new passport via webform and email).

I did not add any property or evidence of family ties beyond what I filled in the family information form. Just the above.

Bottom line while waiting, I prayed and fasted like never before especially after I was told my application was in London.

My admission was deferred to Winter with the kind understanding of my faculty and I will be travelling by God's grace before new year. My testimony I did not lose faith in the power of God despite the odds against me as shown in many of the tesimonies and feedback in this forum especially about long gap from last degree

I pray everyone here will have a good story to tell and bery very soon in Jesus name. Amen.

I sent them my new LOA through webform and via email even without their request that was in September. But is the medical that I'm skeptical to do because of cost implication , what if they just wanna be plain assholes after I spent money flying to Abj and back plus hotel bill In case I didn't finish in time , a whole lot money to blow on this uncertainty in VOs attitude.
PS. If Ph clinic was still working I for just stroll

blaugrana82:
Same here. Mine is 23weeks too. I noticed people that applied during that period has the same issue. If they wanted to reject your application, it won't still be on eligibility review. People that applied same period and had same issue did upfront medicals and got passport requests. Well, as for me, they requested my new letter of admission cos I deferred to January. So I'm not waiting for any medical request cos there's no time. I'm going for upfront medical which will hopefully trigger that favourable reply. I would suggest you do the same. If you deferred from fall to winter, send the new LOA and go for upfront medicals. My 2cents

Congratulations sweetie !

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.

Lagos2canna:
Lol ...I greet all May, June and July soldiers.... The kings and queens of patience

no be small patience...

mightyola:
Calm down Chief. You have waited this long, Order your Notes.

i have ordered already 10days ago...

Hello house ,

I am thinking of withdrawing my application. Application is 23weeks , only eligibility review no medical mail yet. School resume January that is my last deferal chance.

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get out from here...

Senatorkolade:
PLEASE WHO HAS APPLIED TO DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY?
Is it compulsory to find supervisor before application or the potential supervisor will select students from the pool of applications

from my experience, if you are applying for a research based program you need to contact a supervisor before application but if it is course based you do not need to contact a supervisor. Got it?

Fram:
Hello Guys. So my application was approved today but there’s no approval letter from CIC. Only the counter foil document number.
So I need advise

congratulations...please can you share your timeline

As in eh...the generic reason is alarming

canadabyfire:
You forgot to state that, when then start attending to applications, dey would start by refusing applications with one reason "purpose of visit".

olamble:
This is serious, Canada refuse my application I don't know may be this cic guy review some application submit online before taking a decision I submit on 9th of July

sorry man...but can you share details of what you submitted.

jnyuwa02:
It starts to become a big barrier once you have over 5 years gap where you didn't attend school. You need a strong SOP to justify to the VO why it should be believed you really have the interest of going to school after such a long gap and not merely using study route as a way of facilitating entry to Canada.

this is correct...because from his application everything seems right. The gap needs to be covered especially using any form studying activities while working, perhaps some short courses,certifications etc

MeinKampf:
I graduated 2008. I'm 34yrs and single.
I explained why I didn't go to western Europe for the course as the focus in Europe is always on Engineering management as against Industrial Engineering part while the course isn't available at post graduate level in Australia.
If not for the money involved, I think I should opt for Judicial Review.

the study gap is questionable if you we are to think like VOs...that is why purpose of visit was the reason for denial. You need to write a very convincing SOP to explain why you are a genuine student despite this 10years gap.

042viber12:
So for me that my eligibility review started on the 8th of November, that means it's either December or early January I will br getting a mail for medicals

miracles happen...have lil more faith it could happen sooner than you expect...

I'm fighting depression...

sleekysoft:
How are you holding up ??

sleekysoft:
Please any June applicant, please holla

June 21,holla!!

123abcclown:
PPR!!!

Wo la la

I’ve been disturbing the group for quite a while. Good to know the trolls also get approval

congratulations...im next ooo

Sorry man

SetApart78:
Hi guys,

I've just received a refusal message. I applied through paper route on 21/10/2018 and I received the refusal message this morning. The reasons for my refusal are:
1. Pursuant to Section 219 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulation, I am not satisfied that
you:
i. have sufficient and available financial resources, without working in Canada, to pay the tuition fees
for the course or program of studies that you intend to pursue.
2. You have not satisfied me that you would leave Canada at the end of your stay. In reaching this
decision, I considered several factors, including:
i. immigration status in country of residence.
ii. purpose of visit
iii. employment prospects in country of residence.

But my application was supported with the following documents, in relation to these refusal reasons

1. I made a part payment of $19,300 towards my tuition fees out of $25,700 for the two years Msc program and receipts attached
2. My sponsor's (father in-law) bank account statement with a closing balance of N4.5m after making the part payment
3. My account statement with a closing balance of N2.2m (Nigeria account statement)
4. My recent employment offer letters (5), both the ones I accepted and those declined. This was to show employment prospect.
5. My employment visa in country of residence.
6. My six(6) months bank statement in country of residence, and
7. Letter from my employer

These were added to other documents to support the application. I am a bit confused on what next to do in order to address the VO's concerns.
The program is starting by January and I need to reapply ASAP.

Please help.

Just what I wanted to ask

Bennycrown:
I guess this gives you a further explanation on why the decision was made.if i might ask,what exactly was wrong with the diamond bank certificate that was declared illegible?

Hmmm...this things don't have timelines from my experience. Just pray it doesn't take forever. People had the theory sometimes early this year that once eligibility review has started it is matters of few days and approval is around the corner. Now this is completely untrue in recent times...just keep an open mind while praying too .

kylexy61:
This usually happens about one or two days before getting a medical request. I have seen this happen at least 3 times on this thread. Just wait for two more days. There are no guarantees, but it's likely you'll receive a medical request soon.

That is the new format of generic response, actively processing. Very irresponsible !

Doubleapproval:
I applied on 11th July. No news yet. Thought I got a reply to my inquiry four weeks ago that my application is now on active review.
Since then no news or update.

Chief please I need it too...thanks.

sleekysoft:
Hello congrats , I sent you a Pm, can you kindly respond with a template of email you sent thanks

Thanks very much for your lucid explanation ��

goingforward:
They responded to PPR for my spouse after i had sent an email stating that i had ordered my GCMS to know the situation of my application. After my spouse own came then we got approval for the family.
I sent this email 1 day after i had ordered. I ordered for it 1st week in November. My GCMS has not even come yet.

Congratulations forward...please clarify about that gcms notes part. Did they respond with PPR after you got the notes or just when you ordered ?

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.