Bettypro:
Good morning house, please I need the advice of the gurus on this thread. My visa application has been approved and I have received my stamped passport. However, I listed my partner as one of my home ties, I even included pictures of us from 2019 till date, stating that I would come back after my study to get married.

Now, he wants us to get married before I leave in April 2024.

1) If we get married in April, do I need to inform IRCC of the change in my marital status and most importantly, would that not raise concerns?

2) Is there a duration people need to be married for before they can apply for SOWP? If I have to get married, I would want him to join me, maybe after six months or a year.

Please I need advice.

Hi, I suggest you go ahead and get married. You do not need to inform IRCC and it will not raise any concern. My wife travelled to canada and did not mention me in her application. she finished her 1 year first program, returned and we got married. She went back for her second program and I applied for SOWP 2 weeks after the wedding and got approved.
Just have enough evidence that the relationship and marriage is genuine. Your spouse will also need to show adequate funds (despite your financial evidence of being able to support both of you in Canada) and strong home ties.

Good afternoon, please can someone confirm what month Access bank is currently with the form A disbursement? Thanks.

Good afternoon, please can someone confirm what month Access bank is currently with the form A disbursement? Thanks.

Hi guys, thumbs up for the support rendered on this platform. Please I need information on how I can get the property valuation document as I intend to apply for the sowp later in the year. I reside in Anambra and so will appreciate the contact of a certified estate valuer especially from those that have submitted the valuation report. Thanks.

Hi guys, thumbs up for the support rendered on this platform. Please I need information on how I can get the property valuation document as I intend to apply for the sowp later in the year. I reside in Anambra and so will appreciate the contact of a certified estate valuer especially from those that have submitted the valuation report. Thanks.

pjombo:
Hi guys, please my question is to those running a Masters program in USM. Can a budget of 3 million naira take care of every necessity for the one year program? I am talking about tuition fee, accommodation, feeding, travel expenses to and from etc.

I think 3.5m should be enough if you manage well and depending also on your course. For economics management, tuition and deposit is about rm18,000. Living expense is about rm1000 per month. A total of rm30,000 is about n2.7m at n90/rm. You can add n800k for flight and unforseen expense. I believe finally it is down to your chosen lifestyle.

@Orofun1
Hi, I also got Msc admission for one year at USM to start in 2018, after which I will immediately start a PhD program. The issue I am faced with now is that I intend to defer the admission to 2022 because I also plan to work for about 4 years to save enough money for both programs. Please were you given a maximum amount of years that your admission can be deferred? I am in the process of cancelling my VAL and request that my admission be deferred hopefully for 4 years. I just don't want to go through the whole process of reapplying for admission.

My VAL was approved in October last year, I did not know it has a validity of 6 months. Since my start date is September 2018, it means I have to apply for another by next month. I have contacted USM to return the current VAL for cancellation so that I can reapply. Quite unfortunate I have to pay the VAL application fee twice.

@barleeh
Congrats on the distinction u made. Have you considered being an academic. May be you should apply for PhD admission to universities in Canada. You have a good chance of being selected with funding. Although pursuing a doctorate degree can be mentally exhausting and you have to be ready for the duration, I think it is worth the shot.

My VAL was approved yesterday at 38%. It took about 8 working days. I am just waiting for it to be mailed to me then I can go for my Visa.

Thanks a lot, I have seen it. You have been of immense help.

@zaimeg
Pls how did you get your offer letter from USM and how long did it take? About 2 weeks ago I got a mail from the school stating that I should check the status of my admission application and if it is successful I should print the offer letter. I logged into my account and saw that my application is successful but still can't find the offer letter anywhere. I have sent the school staff several mails but no response. Just want to know if this experience is the norm. Thanks.

zaimeg:


Download the instructions from http://www.ips.usm.my/index.php/download/category/8-student-visa

The VAL process is strictly online. It is quite straight forward. You visit the EMGS website and register. After which you pay the fee of about 1620 ringgit. See the file I attached. Please read all instructions and ensure you comply as directed especially as regards the passport photo and information page of your international passport otherwise your application will be stalled.
As regards the school fees, since it is 4 courses a semester, i think at 4 credit units, that will be 330 ringgit x 4 x 4. Maximum 6k ringgit for the first semester depending on the credit load you want to register. Just process the VAL first. Cheers.

Thanks bro.

zaimeg:

Yes, the tuition fee is $3300. Though you will pay the equivalent in ringgit. You don't need to have all the money with you. Just have enough for the first semester tuition, personal bond, accommodation and medicals. The fees for the first semester depends on the credit load which you will offer. Is it coursework or research?
Cost of living in penang is quite high because it is a tourist attraction and highly industrialized. The cheapest condo is 1000 ringgit a month. People usually combine to rent one. 1 ringgit is between 90 and 100 naira in the black market.
To process the VAL is about 1700 ringgit. You should start early by uploading your documents.
Finally, the environment is friendly. Though crowded because it is a small island, you can enjoy your time here while achieving your educational pursuit.

Thanks. I sent the school a mail to direct me on how to go about processing the VAL because I have no idea of what to do. I need more explanation please. It is coursework, 4 courses each semester.

I just got admission to study a Master's degree course and start date is September 2018. Pls I need to confirm if the tuition fee for economics management is actually $3300 as I was informed. What is the cost of living in Penang (like renting a 2 bedroom apartment)? How much does it cost to process the VAL? Finally, how friendly is the environment? Thanks.

Please is there anyone currently studying at USM?

Sharles:


When did you apply

18 April.

I just logged into my cic account and saw that my application was refused based on the ineligibility criteria. I am still expecting my package so that I will know what the reason is for the rejection. I paid my full tuition and had 8000usd in my dorm account for over a year for living expenses. I even included my my naira account with over 5m. Employment letter, introduction letter, payslips were all included.
I suspect that the reason might be because I already earned a Master's in the UK and applying for the same level of study. But I did not do well enough to secure a PhD admission and so I decided to repeat the masters.
Well, I will explore other study destinations, repeat the masters, then my next application will be with a PhD admission.
I wish everyone the best. Let us keep moving forward.

Igbouwanile:


O Boy, hwfr ur application?

Baba, I still dey wait o. Nothing yet.

EJIZY:


University of New Brunswick

Departments will say you can't pay because they are not sure. My department told me the same. Contact Shannon Breen (Shannon.breen@unb.ca or call +1 5064534624), the financial services receptionist, and explain to her. She will give u the account details and sort code for a transfer. That was how I paid mine.
It will help if you can pay the tuition with that N4m cos it might be a problem to your application.

SURGEE:
Hello Guys being a while, i Had a little editing to my previous post. Thanks to onyeoma3 and other guys on this thread. You guys rare amazing! Funding basically covered tuition and incidental fees with a little remaining for living expenses. Still God is faithful. I just need to prove living expenses.
Please i would like to ask, if a third party is to prove as sponsor and you just want them to pay the amount into your account, like how long must it stay in the account before some one can return it. I obviously know someone has to prove relationships and other source of income documents from the sponsor which wouldn't be a problem. My question is how long must the money stay in one's account after submission to CIC.

Thanks. Osemigbo i can see your TRV, its on the way already bro and same to all other TRV hopefuls.

Our case is ordained to be different

It is safest for the money to be in your account until you get the permit. Those guys are unpredictable. The VO might request for your statement after 3 months of holding on to your package. What do you do then if you have already returned the money?

Hello, I tried to apply online to UKM for a Master's programbut was told I have to submit institutional email addresses for my 2 academic referees. I have tried without success to explain to the school that most universities in Nigeria don't have functioning institutional emails. Please how can I approach this issue? For those that got admission, how did you tackle the issue? Thanks.

collinsfbi:

Pls anybody in the house, I need an urgent response to this for your younger brother.

I paid about N55,500.

oluwaCanny:


not necessary?? i believe u wanted to say not compulsory during submission but the VO may request u to get one prior to approval of ur study permit

That is exactly what the lady told me. She even said it is somewhere on the website. I will like someone going for submission to confirm the statement. I was shocked when I heard it.

The police report can't be gotten on the same day if done in Abuja because they will still need to send it to Lagos for the authorised signature. VFS Global staff even told me that the police report is not necessary. I did not include it in my application.

Osemigho:

LIST OF TRV HOPEFULS (SUMMER & FALL 2017)
1. Abiodunne October 5th, PGD, Conestoga. Paper route Medical Mail 14th february
2. Sundaydammy submission 13th oct, 2016 paper PGD mohawk college,
3. Ayos16, Submitted 22nd Dec,2016, Upfront Medical.
4. Atrapon January 9th,M.ed MUN, online route.
5. Ayoola03, 12th Jan, MESc UofWestern Ontario, paper route, Upfront Medical (passed).
6.Vinci500 January 18th, Msc. Uof BritColumbia, Online Route.
7. Tuzinde, February 1st, MEng Carleton university, paper route.
8. Deckonne February 3rd, PGD Lambton, Upfront Medical. APPROVED 23rd February
9. VVVVVV February 18th,UDalhoiuse, Online Route, Upfront Medicals.
10. Yemdogg, February 21, MA, CMU, Paper Route.
11. Piethewitch, March 8th, ....Durham College, Paper route, Medical mail 24th March.
12. Proxy, March 11, PGC Georgian College, Online Route.
13. Akanmu2013, 14th march,online PGD Seneca college
14. Osemigho, March 14, MA, UofCalgary, Upfront Medical passed.
15. Canadian nurse, March 28,university of Manitoba, paper route
16. Kprake9, March 29, Pilot training, Paper Route, Upfront Medical.
17. Ozzy 2, April 3rd, LLM, York University, Paper Route, Upfront Medical.

Congrats to those approved, the delayed should repackage, restrategise, and reapply.

when you submit your TRV Application kindly update the house on your timeline.

It will end with praises.

Kranjar, April 18, MA, UNB, paper route, upfront medical

hurricanesgrace:
Plz anybody wit info shud help.tnx

Canada use a 4-point scale while we use 5 in Nigeria. It means a 3.75 cgpa in Nigeria is equal to a 3 cgpa in Canada. Universities in Canada are actually more competitive than other study destinations such as US, UK and Australia. It is easier to get admission with a 2:2 in these countries than Canada. Not that it is impossible but the success rate is low. But then it also depends on other factors like strength of other supporting documents, university ranking and intended course other study.

Fredozki:


Thanks Kranjar, please how long did it take your UNB application status to change from "Application Received" to "Decision Made"?. I will appreciate your response pls.
Thanks

Approximately 2 months. I completed my application mid November and got admitted by early January.

Fredozki:


Bro, congrats on your admission, I also applied to UNB for winter 2018, M.Sc Electrical and Computer Engineering, am still being hopeful.

Cool. I believe you will get the admission. The secret with UNB is applying early because admission is considered on a rolling basis. It means you have a better chance when application is sent in early. Good luck bro.

Austinpee4:

You can. Make your way to force CID office in Area 10 near old parade ground and adjacent Defence headquarters. They will attend to you.

Thanks bro.

Hello guys, I commend the effort put into supporting each other here. I got admission to study Economics (MA) at UNB. I am about to apply for study permit. Pls can I get the police report in Abuja? Thanks.