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mrnatural:
Was it university of Manitoba you enrolled into?

Yes

may99:
Were you able to work during those five months. It think the policy was reinforced because of Covid. They don’t want any non-essential travelling

I landed in Manitoba, as at then jobs were very difficult to find, couldn’t get a job even when I started school. 7months later I moved to Ontario transferred to humber college. One week after moving to Ontario I got a job, something I wasn’t able to get in Manitoba though. I guess Manitoba wasn’t for me haha, plus the cold there is brutal

Jeff5gold:
This stuff about 4 weeks prior to start of school section is so disturbing, anyways, I have already booked my flight 6 weeks prior to start of school section....so help me God

On God lol, I actually traveled 5months prior to when my program started, that was 4yrs ago.
My brother was at the airport today and they didn’t let him travel even after showing his travel letter; his program starts in September btw.
The new policy is so frustrating though smh

Hey guys, must one travel 4weeks prior to when their program starts?

Akannitommy:
I don't this is true for all schools as policy on this subject differ subtantially.

In my school (Concordia University), I was still back home without a study permit but already had approval when I registered/enrolled. Infact, by the time I did, I was already too late to do it personally so my departmental graduate program assistant had to help complete the process on the back end.

In the current case of my niece who got admitted for Winter 2022 just 2 weeks ago (12th June) into a Bsc program at University of Saskatchewan, the school already invited her to register for her courses (6-months) ahead of resumption. This girl has not written IELTS, not booked medical, and I am not even 100% sure the father has made up his mind to fund the thing.

So situation differ and as common on this platform, there is never a one-size-fit-all universal explanation to most questions. Context matter!

Wow, this is all new to me
It wasn’t like this during my time though
But thanks for letting me know

Mofolam:
It is still given at Poe. The reason they want enrollment letter is just to make sure the passenger is an essential traveler. I.e You can only travel when you have resumed or about to resume. They don’t want ppl traveling 2/3 months before resumption

Oh okay, I get it now
Thanks for the info

Does anyone know how long it takes to get a travel letter from the school? (Humber college Specifically)

Mofolam:
No, you don’t fam. Not since post-covid; many people have even resumed and done tests and exam before getting sp. Even Humber college, things have obviously changed

Wow didn’t know this, but I thought study permit is given at POE or not anymore?

CHIKACIC:
I think he is suppose to first upload his immigration documents from IRCC (in this case the LOI) on his Humber Account page before he can register online and fill the below form for Humber to send his International Travel Letter.

Ask him whether he has done any of the above?

Hope this helps.

Yeah he’s done this already
Thanks
You have any idea how long it takes to get the travel letter?

Jeff5gold:
No college or university will give enrolment letter without being registered in the said school or college. You don’t need a study permit to register in school.

You need a study permit to register in school fam, I graduated from humber college and a study permit is needed in order to register for classes.

Hey guys, unfortunately for my brother humber college cannot give enrolment letter until he’s registered in school and he can’t register in school until he has his study permit which He’s meant to collect at point of entry. Nigerian airlines can’t allow him board the flight if he doesn’t have an enrolment letter.
Please what do we do now because I’m honestly frustrated.

Hey guys
As a new student going to canada, do you need to show your enrolment letter at the airport? I think you can’t get enrolment letter if you’re not registered in school or have your study permit yet.
Please let me know, the airline can’t let my brother travel without enrolment letter and I find it really wierd

anyone here looking for a side job, pm me

Hi guys, good morning from here. And happy new year.
@abiodunne, have you been approved? If No..
I’ll advice you to sue CIC, they’re with your passport, meaning you can’t travel out of Nigeria to any other country of your choice. Withholding your National Identity for 2 fucking years do you know what that means Sue their ass please, its not just fair. File a suit of at least $500M(USD) against them...these guys has punished you enough. Get a reasonable lawyer. And be serious about it.
Thanks.

McOsheBaba:
What is the exchange rate of US Dollars to CAD at the airport?

1.29

McOsheBaba:
Fine oh. It's been done already. I am just waiting for my passport. God is too great and benevolent to me.

Congrats dear.. happy for you

Mine took 3 days
Submitted on a Wednesday, They called me to come pick it up on a friday.

McOsheBaba:
Hello People, how long does it take to get your passport after submitting it, for those that applied online?

Thank you.

Oga!! Its been a while oo, howfar nah?

Hey guys,
How’s everyone doing? Its been a while here..it hasn’t been easy though. Done with my exams, thought to say Hi to y’all.
Congrats to the approved and to those that landed here safely I thank God.
To the TRV hopefuls congrats in advance, just believe and have faith in God.
It shall end in praise.

Merry Christmas.

abestine:
Finally got time to update the house
Update live from Winnipeg, Manitoba
Started my journey on the 13th, December from murtala international airport, my family members were not allowed to go into the airport with me, so went in myself with two 23kg luggage and a backpack. My luggage wasn't searched, moved to weigh them, wrap them in nylon bag for a thousand naira per bag, collected my boarding pass, later went out to bid my family farewell, it was then that it dawn on my wife that she will be missing me...

At exactly 11:45am, we were called to board our flight (Ethiopian), being the first time of flying was kinda feeling dizzy when the plane took off .

Got to Adis Ababa, join a connecting flight to Toronto that stopped a brief at Dublin to fuel up and change the cabin crew after 6hours of flight. Ethiopian wan kill person with food even though the food was something out of my league. Had a little delay when we landed at Toronto, a plane was still dropping off people at our gate, that made me missed my connecting flight to Winnipeg .

Went to clear luggage, the Canadian border service agent were friendly, collected my passport, asked what course I was going for and asked me to sit and wait, after a while he called on me to come pick up my study permit saying I can work on or off campus... . Got my food stuffs searched... Egusi, grounded pepper, crayfish, garri, beans, smoked fish, semolina... I like food .

I was put on a stand by for the next flight but booked for the flight leaving for Winnipeg by 11pm, that is I have to stay for like 12hrs... , took my time to work around Toronto airport and search for food, nah there I know say I dey oyinbo land, what I saw as rice on bill board when I open am no be rice dey inside, couldn't eat that was how I wasted 18 dollars early morning in Canada.

Finally got a flight at about 8pm, arrived Winnipeg at about 10pm, my pick up was already waiting for me, because I used the free WIFI in Toronto airport to inform him of my delay flight. Stepping out of Winnipeg airport made me realised that my winter jacket nah singlet... Cold here no be jhoke o.

Settling in very well, had my first snow walk yesterday to open an account... Money matter... .

The city beautiful, waiting for you guys, there are lots of cool Nigerian guys here, very welcoming and friendly, they try as much to make sure you don't feel home sick... , can't wait to start lectures...
That's all the experience... Ire o!

Haha,
Welcome to Winterpeg Manisnowba..
Thank God you arrived safely.
Looking forward to meeting with you.

Phocusjosh:
Thanks maralina for the timely advice.
We gather dey for winter (Msc. Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics)
Applied for trv on Sept 6

It shall end in praise

CanadianNurse:
Lol You no talk about how they give somebody exam and quiz every week

E go better sha .....make I get small holiday I go show face here

make we no put fear for their body nau..Lol.

CanadianNurse:
make una update me whenever una dey come

Make una no update Canadiannurse oo, before he go influence una with his basement house
Update me instead

Hi guys, if you coming to Manitoba during winter, i take God beg una, buy enough jackets, over thick ones, this place is cold af.. even now wey the cold never start, its killing.. Buy umbrella too o, me sef think say rain no dey fall for here, I didn’t buy when i was coming.. don’t come and be saying you’ll get everything here, its not that easy oo.
Lastly, carry enough foodstuffs.. garri, semo, egusi, ogbono, etc.. i and Canadiannurse ain’t finding it funny with food here.. the struggle is real mehn.. Lol

Moley22:
What's up bro/sis
Manitoba For Winter too! There already?

Lol, The Manitoba newbies abeg make una dey come ooo.. Me and @canadiannurse dey wait una for here

chigrad:
Good day all, I applied for study VISA on the 23rd of May, I got a feedback from CIC on the 18th of August,which stated that MY APPLICATION is being processed. In September,I received d automated mail that there's no new update on my account. Till date no news has been heard. It's past the normal processing time for study VISA. Is it something to be worried about? I'll need your advice.
Thanks

Hello dear, I'll advice you to keep praying and hope in God.. I was in your shoes too, i applied in March10 and i got mine 25th August..just pray and send mails to them, Sure the lord will do it for you..

omojehovah:
Long Post Alert!!!
Profile: omojehovah, U of Regina, MASc. (Petroleum Systems Engineering), Applied: 02/03/2017, Approved: 28/09/2017
I got to know about this forum a few days after I applied. My application was a bit weak but I said to myself after applying that Grace and Mercy will fill the voids in my application.

Please find below my application details.

Application made on 2nd March, 2017 with upfront medicals

Received request for additional medical info on 15th March, 2017

Additional medical info submitted 4th April, 2017

Medical passed 27th July, 2017

Received request for new LOA and Proof of funding carrying the new start date on 27th July, 2017

Additional Docs requested submitted 25th August, 2017

Received request for evidence of prepayment of tuition fee on 13th September, 2017

Replied with LOE, stating why I can’t pay tuition until I resume studies with evidences supporting my claim the same day.

Approval mail with attached Letter of Introduction received 29th September, 2017.

LIST OF DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED
IMM Forms
Hand filled questionnaire
Letter of Explanation (2 pages, short and sharp)
Visa Fee payment receipt
Photocopy of passport information page
Two photos
Official Letter of Acceptance
Proof of Funding Letter
Award Letter
Birth Certificate and Affidavit for correction of name
NYSC completion Letter (completed 2015)
BSc Certificate (Petroleum Engineering, UI, 2014)
OND Certificate (Chemical Engineering, Laspotech, 2008)
Secondary School Leaving Certificate
GCE Certificate
Letter of Appointment (400 level internship)
CV
Police Character Clearance
e-Medical information sheet
Graduate tuition fee schedule
Proof of English Language Proficiency Letter from UI
With loads of Praises and Prayers. That’s about all I can remember.
CiC suppose don sabi my name cos I bombarded them with mails. Don’t copy me o, cos I sent mails based on convictions and trust me I ensured my mails were simple and interesting to read.
I must tell you that the wait made me grow in faith, patience and endurance. It wasn’t easy, but HIS words kept, I learnt to believe in HIM who quickeneth the dead and calleth forth those things that be not as though they were.
For the TRV hopefuls and those delayed I leave you with this: “Whosoever believeth on HIM shall not be put to shame”.

Omojehova!!! My fellow March applicant, congrats dearie.. we were in this worry shoe together Lol, Me and Canadiannurse dey wait for you, do and be coming

maziude:
Boss...

Abeg resend... e fit dey under the rest mails oh...

No vex

@maziude I dey hail oo

Hi guys, so sorry I haven't been active here for weeks, busy settling down with school and stuff.. Congrats to the approved and yet to be approved

EZEUDENE:
Are you going for study or work?

Study

glam4444:
safe trip dear

Thanks dear
You too

glam4444:

Y not first

Awww, there was no seat for me on 1st, so i booked 2nd

Any one here travelling with Royal Air maroc on sept2nd?
I just need gisting partner sha,