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Anyone going for MSc in Chemical or Biochemical Engineering should contact me.

OOAAD:
Please is the jand police certificate 10days delivery standard or courier service?

Thank you

I used standard but make sure you request for the tracking number from ARCO. Then follow up with calls to our postal service when it arrive in Nigeria.

sashaa:
@bolded, which submission? Do you mean every single month you were un employed?

Absolutely, months unemployed.

I meant I had to go back home to refill the form and submitted at VFS the next day.

Ezriela:
Congrats married but still lonely(your name though)

was single when I registered on nairaland.

OOAAD:
I have sent you pm. no response from you

Sorry bro.will send it tomorrow morning.It's in my office pc.

Maybe I should state that for the study gap years, I did the following:

I simply outlined the mm/yy of all my work experience.

However, for the gap months in between, I did some trainings, personal development & attending job career fairs with mm/yy.

I was advised by one of the VFS guys (God bless him) to account for every single month which made me delay submission by a day.

FOR JAND Police cert, I applied for it through ARCO and got it back in 10 working days I think.

Yoshy:
Congrats on your approval

Please share the SOP with me.

What is your SOA profile like?

How do I send to you?

Determinedsoul:
Wrote a detailed SOP of about 8 pages, cos I was refused initially and was told by 2 people now that it's lengthy that the VO might not read all. That I can be precise to make it 2 pages just like the former one. Please gurus help, is this advisable or I should just leave the 8pages?

Honestly I will appreciate your advice as am a bit confused now.

Tnx

Break down the SOP into sub topics, then paragraph each subtopic appropriately. That makes it well organized and easy to read.Even if the VO will not read everything, she can pick any of the sub topics to read.

Yoshy:
Is it advisable to go for a 1 year Masters program?

A friend found the course that is best for him, however it is 1 year full time, can he get PR with that after studies?


The program is specifically for entrepreneurs with computer science background.

Very advisable especially if you have a family. Strong home tie with short studies but well explained on SOP.

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.

Naijaforeigner:
Please is that London, Ontario? If yes, i will be in Ontario on Thursday by Gods grace and I also need accommodation.

I think we should link up?

Yes please, London Ontario.Just got my approved visa last week but should be travelling just after Xmas.

Pls anyone know how to get a cheap accommodation in London area?

Paulson91:
Heard you can not get an approved study immigration to canada without English profficiency result. Please gurus here, how true is this information.
Warm regards

Big lie.That only applies for Express Entry applicants.

Henkubert:
Good morning NL,

Please guru in the house I need your help my application would be 7months in few days time

I applied via online May 19 2018
I got my medical request 21st of August a day to my resumption.
Medical passed August 27th

No Passport request from them since August.

I have sent them several emails the last reply l got from them shocked me



"""Dear Henry,

We write in reply to your enquiry dated November 7.

Please note that your application for a study permit is currently under active review.

You will be notified via your online account once a decision has been reached.

In order to ensure we provide the highest level of customer service to all clients, we are unable to continue responding to enquiries on this case.

We trust this information is of assistance to you.

Kind regards"""

Why this so much delay after medical passed

Please I need your advice my next resumption is February 2019

Very possible that they are intentionally delaying the passport request till december 2018 or january 2019 since you deferred to February 2019.

Start packing your load bro. Congrats in advance.

Lagos2canna:
Go to the hospital very early in the morning and do your medicals booking of appointment don't work in this situation, very soon they will tell you till next year.

Ok, Thanks for that advice.

You are blessed.

Hi All,

Please, is it only 3 hospitals in lagos that are approved for Canada medicals or are they kidding me?

The first one said the next available date is 27th December while the second said no space for now. The third is not even sure.

What's all these na?

Hello TRV Hopefuls.

Please, I have been thinking of something lately that I feel could affect TRV approval negatively.

Is it not possible for the VO's to check if an applicant applied for PR or at the least in the EE pool since the same account would be used to apply for study permit?

I'm thinking they could assume that applicant might be trying to remain in Canada after studies and thus trying to go through the study permit route since that applicant has not been successful via EE or PNP. This may be particularly for those going for less than a year course.

This is actually one of the reasons I have not tried out EE or PNP yet.

Experts/Guru; what do you think?

Frankrobbn1:
Advice from andre99 is a good one!

@ lonelydude, I have seen applicants that have a masters degree and are going for a second masters degree in Canada and were approved of their visas, you can as well do same. But, your reasons for opting out for a second masters degree at this point in time instead of a Phd, must be justifiable.

Lastly, With your level of education and working experiences you stand a better chance if you go through Express entry. Being a permanent resident of Canada, you're entitled to many goodies. To mention a few, your tuition will be rated same as a citizen of Canada, you don't have to pay exorbitant international students fee, you can also relocate your family(wife and kids) to Canada without restrictions.

Thanks for the advice bro.

I actually wanted to attempt the Express Entry but age factor made CRS very low.Even improved IELTS will; CRS still remains low.
Still researching on PNP though.
Like I said earlier; greatest challenge now is how to convince the VO on second masters justification.

andre99:
Boss you have a nice profile. Why don't you go for a PhD that comes with funding, but if you still insist on going for a Masters degree, you shouldn't mention you have a Masters already. Just show your previous and present work experience to cover the gap since you finished your 1st degree.

Thanks bro.

I actually missed out on the application deadline for the MSc program for next winter season and also didn't realize ontime that I had to write the professors first.
That's why I want to maximize this MEng.Just trying to figure out the best way to convince the VO.

Hello friends.

Pls i am about to write my SOP and would like to solicit your advice on the following:

I graduated with BEng chemical engineering almost 13years ago.

Got MSc Petroleum Engineering 3 years later.

Worked as a Chemical Engineer in a gas plant for one year.

Thereafter joined another company as a Project Engineer managing procurement of oil & gas field equipment (although my employment letter carried Process Engineer as my job title) and worked there for 4 years until I joined another company as a Project Manager.

I have been in my present company for about 7months now as a Project Manager.The projects I manage are Mechanical engineering projects.

I recently got an admission to study MEng Chemical Engineering in one of the top ten Canadian university.

MY CONCERNS:
Now I have read about applicants being rejected due to wrong career progression.

My question is:
1. Would the VO see my applying for MEng as a problem since I already have an MSc in another Engineering course?

I really intend to get this Study Permit at first attempt.

Thanks in advance for your response.

Just got US B1/B2 visa approval. The white woman on window 9 or 10 (not sure which) didn't even ask anything related to money for those that think you need millions in your account to present before them.Something that can take of the trip is ok.You can save towards it.

I actually got the Visa in 2015 which expired in 2017 without using it. I applied via dropbox but was advised to schedule another interview.
I saw a number of families and individuals that were denied.

VO: Good morning
Me: Good morning ma'am
VO: What are you going to the US for?
Me: On a family vacation with my wife and daughter
VO: Do your family have visas?
Me: Yes, my wife does but my I'll be applying for my daughter after now
VO: How long have you been married?
Me: November will make it 3 years.
VO: What do you do for a living?
Me: I am a Technical Project Manager.
VO: What does your job entails?
Me: I lead a Project Management Team of Engineers to execute engineering and construction projects for companies.
VO: OK
VO: When last did you travel to the US? You have not travelled within the last two years?
Me: No but I wanted to travel last year but my wife got pregnant, so i had to cancel the trip.
VO: OK.
VO: You have a relative in the US?
Me: Yes I do.
VO: I will approve your visa which you'll pick up from .........and you 'll get a text message when it's ready. Have a great day.
Me: Thank you.

The truth is most of the times i have travelled to the US and UK, I truthfully answer all the questions before me honestly but wittingly. On the two occasions I applied for US Visa in Nigeria, they didn't ask for anything related to money and I got them on both occasions.

I will travel with my family and still return to my dearly beloved country within a week whether there is war here or not.As tensed as nigeria is, other citizens still come over to even work.The only perfect place in existence is heaven.

I wish you the best of luck.

emeify:
@lonelydude. I was denied for purpose of visit. Yes u can get ur visa - just articulate how the MBA will help ir career on ur return. Highlight areasof what u do presently that link to operating a business. It can certainly be done. If u habe specific questions then i cam help further

Thanks a million for your response.I appreciate you greatly.

Please, could you be more detailed about "refusal being due to Purpose of Visit"?This will help me a great deal.

I actually applied for MEng in Chemical Engineering which is just a year course based Masters.Already have a MSc in Petroleum Engineering from the UK as far back as 2009 and been working for over 8 years now as a Project Engineer - Process/Chemical.

I have a dream of becoming a lecturer someday and could have applied for MSc directly instead of MEng but for no response from the Professors.

Anyways, the plan is to get the MEng admission, mingle with and prove my research capability to the Professors through my MEng results and apply for the MSc thereafter hopefully with funding.I can then move into PhD program after which I will apply for a lecturer position anywhere in the world including Nigeria.

On the other hand, the MEng would be useful for my current job in the sense that it will increase my chances of getting promoted at work or even getting a job in more reputable multinational companies. ALTHOUGH, I AM NOT SURE IF THIS REASON WOULD GET A POSITIVE FEEDBACK FROM THE VO.

Your advise will be greatly appreciated.

emeify:
Announcing my TRV approval to the glory of God. This is my second attempt

BSc Biological Sciences (Nigeria)
MSc Project Management (UK)
Proposed program: Masters of Sustainability, Brock (2 years with full funding).
Previous attempt was a one year course based MSc degree

Years of work experience: 15 years

Submitted March 19 (online)
Medical Call - May 16 and passed May 22
Approval - May 25th

Documents:
All IMM Forms
My education degrees and transcripts and relevant courses
letter from my employer and payslips (6 months)
Employment letters from previous jobs

Marriage certificate and birth certfs of my husband, kids, and ID for parents and siblings
Police certificate from the UK

Pension statement
Landed docs
6 months bank statement (self sponsored)
Hubbys letter from employer
My company documents

My offer letter

SOP explaining why am going for a second masters degree, how my previous degree and
job fits into my proposed program and my solid after study plans (I worked on this for like 3 months)

Faith in God

This is to encourage those who have a complicated case like a previous Masters degree
or think you may be advanced in age.

I had help from @Frankrobbn1 (reviewed my SOP) and @elles2000 (encouraged me from her own experience).
I am very grateful to both of them. I am also grateful to this great forum as I learnt a LOT from here.

I pray that the Lord meets you all at the point of your need

It will end in praise

Congrats Sis.I can imagine how elated you'll be now.

Pls what was the reason for your first attempt denial when you applied for a one year course based MSc?I applied for a one year MEng course based program. I need to identify the potential pitfalls especially as a mature applicant (married with a child) with an existing MSc from the UK.Besides; my elder brother will be sponsoring me.

Your feedback will be greatly appreciated.

Please;what is this person's chance of getting a Canadian student visa?

1. Applied for MEng in chemical engr but has a BEng from Nigeria and an MSc in petroleum before from the UK.
2. Worked as a chemical/mechanical engr for 5 years+.
3. Married with a child.
4. Annual pay less than 3million naira.
5. Elder brother willing to sponsor and ready to present 50million naira statement.
6.He is 38 years old.

Pls what are his chances? Will reject his elder brother's sponsors because he's 38years old?
Will they reject him because he has MSc from the UK before?

Anyone has gone through this experience should kindly let me know.

Thanks in advance.

I feel the guy is depressed. I think he should be calmed down first before he is relieved of his duties.

Meanwhile, another person who may likely loose his/her job is the staff who filmed the whole incident. Too bad.

monchat:
Dear friends my advice to people applying for visiting visa. Ps be very careful on how u fill your form. For family ties USA people take it very serious. Family ties are having kids, spouse, a good job. For the job ps note that VO are very strict about it. For your job make sure u av stayed in the job for years than months. Years can be 5years up ward. That is my advice. I was denial visa yesterday depect my travel history. I have worked in my new office for 9months and got my leave and applied for USA visiting visa, so I was denial beacuse of it.

Was it through dropbox you applied?
Do you have a family member over there in the US?

Hello All,

I just applied this morning via dropbox for renewal. I also applied for my baby who's just about one year old but was surprised when the DHL personnel said I'd need to book appointment to apply for her at the US Embassy. I thought that would be unnecessary since she's a minor.
I requested for how to get a refund but they gave me a number which is not even connecting

Are they on point with their advice? if yes, how do i get a refund to do the fresh application?
Also, please, how long does it take to go for pickup if applying via dropbox?

Thanks in advance for your response.

Hi

How much is size 8 and 10 birthday cake for 1 year old baby girl? Location is ojodu.

Hello Ireland hopefuls,

Nice thread on Ireland.

Please, I applied for a Funded PhD position in National University of Ireland, Galway sometimes in February 2018. I forwarded my applications directly to the supervisor in charge as instructed on the advert.

On opening the Postgraduate Application Centre (PAC) website for the school 2 days ago, I had been given an offer as was displayed on my application status and was given till 15th May to accept. I have accepted and my acceptance have been acknowledged.

However, I do not know if the offer comes with the funding since there was no explicit explanation.

I was just thinking if anyone has similar experience even if it's on MSc level.

That was the PhD advert as below.

https://www.findaphd.com/search/projectdetails.aspx?PJID=94575

Thanks in advance for your response.

Please; can any tech guy advise me on what to do? Phone is working but the screen has been blank since afternoon.

Thanks in advance.

May I at this time inform all doubtful Nairalanders that these two guys: GAZZUZZ and Mayor2013 are true experts.

I informed the Mechanic that installed the gear for me when I bought it last year.He Carried out a visual inspection and just confirmed what GAZZUZZ and Mayor2013 advised that i checked. Note that I didn't inform him of anything before the Inspection.

He changed the gear filter, gear oil and made some readjustment and cleaning on the brake caliper.

My car is working fine now; even smoother than before.

Thanks guys and thanks for your expert advice.God bless you.