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Thank you Legacy for this detailed explanation. But I’ve been cracking my head to understand what payment I make for Abuja vfs. I did my biometrics in Abuja. Do I still send my passport through dhl or I take it to Abuja vfs myself? Are payments to be made to vfs and dhl separately?

Thank you

Legacyedition:
Congratulations






Passport Submission Information after Study Permit Approval.

For Lagos Office:

Walk into any DHL or UPS store, you can google & check for the one's near you.

This is the Address you will mail your documents to:

Canada Visa Application Centre
Ground Floor, The Manor
Plot 110, Admiral Ayinla Way, Lekki Phase 1
Lagos
Nigeria

Documents to go with to the DHL Office:

- Two photocopies of your international passport data page
- Your International Passport itself
- Passport request letter
- Biometric confirmation slip (the document you were given after u did your Biometrics)
-Two copies of signed VFS consent forms

The VFS consent form is available at https://www./vfsconsentform

Put everything in a Big Brown Envelope,

Write your FULL NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NO. & Email Address on the Envelope boldly

When you go to DHL, also indicate that you want a two way courier service. Then provide them the address you want your passport sent to when ready.

For Abuja Office:

Put all the documents below in an envelope and send to:

Visa Application Centre
Sterling Bank Plaza, 3rd Floor
Plot No 1083, Mohammadu Buhari Way,Central Business District
Abuja
Nigeria

Documents:
-2 duly signed consent forms.
-2 copies of passport data page
-Passport Request Letter
-Yellow biometric slip
-Receipt of payment of transmission fee N9,410 (you will pay this fee if you didn't capture biometrics at Abuja VFS)
-A paper with your contact details: name, phone number, email address, home address.

Pay the transmission fee to
Canada Logistics Collection Account
Sterling Bank Plc
0065165839

Disclaimer: please confirm the account details before any transaction.

Send your documents via DHL 2-way courier.

The contact information of VFS in Nigeria is available at https://visa.vfsglobal.com/nga/en/can/contact-us

Davidganna10:
wow.....Congratulation If I can recall you were the guy who had 17 years old and 19 years old dependent or something, that was contemplating on going to UK or Canada? Congrats once again and success in maple land.

Yes, I’m the one oh. The virtual reality and augmented reality was just too attractive to let go of.�. So I took the risk.

feistymikey:
Hello again Maypearl, concerning the remote us job, how/where did you get the job? How did you apply please? Thank you in advance

It was a friend of my sis that works in the same company that told her they had openings. Then I applied and I was shocked to get a call back two weeks after. I don’t know if I’m allowed to post links here, but you could send me an email.

Thank you everyone that has celebrated with me.

I want to say a special thank you to the Fam @Teemenzo @makano @ketima @Gift212 @Olasubomy @Chiziteremary and everyone that has contributed to the knowledge I used in applying. May you all remain forever blessed.

For the documents I submitted, aside the normal forms, I also submitted

Under the Letter of Acceptance I merged
1. Letter of Acceptance from Ryerson University
2. Offer of Admission from Ryerson University
3. My Undergraduate Degree Certificate
4. Name Correction Affidavit (a letter from my name was omitted from my first name on my degree certificate)
5. My Undergraduate Transcript
6. National Youth Service Corp Certificate
7. IELTS Test Result
8. $1000 Deposit Confirmation Statement/Receipt

Under Proof of Means of Financial Support
1. Letter from Sponsor (my sister)
2. Sponsor’s Passport
3. Sponsor’s Birth Certificate
4. My Birth Certificate
5. Pictures of my sister (sponsor) and I
6. Sponsor’s UK Biometric Residence Permit
7. Sponsor’s Barclays Bank Statement for the last 14 months
8. Sponsor’s Monzo Bank Statement for the last 14 months
9. Sponsor’s current Employment Letter, she’s an investor audit and assurance manager.
10. Sponsor’s pay slips for the last 6 months
11. Sponsor’s Employment Letter from Previous Job in UK (PWC)
12. Sponsor’s pay slips for the last 2 months of previous job
13. Sponsor’s Bank Domestic Payment Receipt for my Ryerson Confirmation Deposit Fee.
14. My Ryerson Deposit Confirmation Statement/Receipt.
15. mybankStatement of only 40k (I had lent someone 2mil and he hadn’t paid me back)
16. Documentation for Family Assets (there was no space to merge it with my sop)

Under SOP
1. Undergraduate Scholarship Award Letter (I won a 3-year full scholarship from NNPC during my undergraduate studies)
2. Letter of recommendation from my last contract job.
3. A copy of my independent contractor contract of my last job.
4. Reference Letter from another previous employer
5. State House Deployment Letter (I served in Aso Rock)
6. Resume and Portfolio (Showing all my 3Ds works )
7. Offer letter from London Metropolitan University into same course but slightly different curriculum.
8. Screenshot of both London Metropolitan University Area of study for the program and that of Ryerson to show difference in curriculum. Ryerson had a focus in Virtual and Augmented reality, closest course to this in London university was gamification.
9. Pictures of Family and I
10. Moral Support Letter from my mother
11. Letter of Commendation (not recommendation) from company of my previous contract.

Others
1. Upfront medical slip
2. Police certificate (webform)
3. Signed and Stamped Bank statement from Union Bank. (They told me they could not do MBS for like a week or 2, I couldn’t wait) The guy later paid me my 2mil, that was the funds I was trying to show (webform)
4. Screenshot of chat between me and the guy I borrowed money and him confirming when he would pay me back. (webform)
5. Bank reference letters for my sponsors UK banks and my gtbank and union bank
6. 1st semester tuition fee receipt which I paid 2 months after my application (webform)


I believe this is everything. I know this may be a lot but I couldn’t risk anything. I also noticed IRCC searched me up on LinkedIn between feb 22 and March 1.

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just received my PPR. I feel like crying, I feel like jumping, I feel like screamingggggggg.

First my timeline so the family will not roast me alive.

Portal type: Old portal
Application series: S30465####
Upfront medical - 9 November, 2021
Application submitted - Thursday, 18 November 2021
Biometric request - Friday, 19 November 2021
Biometric done and updated - Monday, 22 November 2021
Medical Passed - Thursday, 23 December 2021
Eligibility started - Thursday, 10 February 2022
First and only ghost update - Wednesday, 16 March 2022
PPR - Thursday, 17 March 2022

17 weeks on the dot.

In January I sent a lot of emails and like three webforms. All I got was generic responses. I needed a decision because the last day to pay my 1st term fees or withdraw and be eligible for full refund (excluding deposit of $1000) was on the 28th. My program doesn't do deferral but they said they could assure us of a readmission for fall term, we would only have to pay the application fee of $100 but we won't have to pay a deposit of $1000 again because it would be moved to fall. Like 4 of my course mates (1 Nigerian and 3 Indians) too this offer and withdraw and I was tempted to take this offer too; but my sister (my sponsor) said no, I should have faith (funny thing she is not a believer of faith, and she is very logical and basis her decisions on concrete facts and not hope). I paid my fees on the last day (I sent the fee receipt payment through a webform) and continued with the program online. Everyone was online including domestic students because of the Omicron variant. But they resumed in-person/hybrid 2 weeks ago. And believe me, I thought online classes was bad, but hybrid is way worse. I didn't send any emails or webforms after January and I even applied for a remote job for a US company to keep me distracted (I got the job too, and resumed this week). I later decided to order for my gcms notes on the 4th of March, though I don't think it caused my decision to arrive 2 weeks after. I got my PPR without them even asking me for an updated LOA to ensure I was still enrolled.

My background
Bsc in Architecture from University of Nigeria (UNN)
Program in Canada: Masters in Digital Media from Ryerson University (I explained I was focusing on Virtual and Augmented Reality in my sop, I will post my sop draft here for anyone who needs inspiration. Please inspiration, do not copy exactly)
3+ year work experience in architecture and construction (was never a full time worker, only during nysc, was always an independent contracted designer, submitted my last contract).

I will post my documents shortly, my new boss keeps sending tasks to do.

Scott99tish:
You only post when you need help.
Timeline and document submitted not shared.

Inside Life

You guys should be trying to confirm this your accusations well na. A simple tap on a username and viewing users posts will show whether a user deserve harsh responses or not. He posted his timeline and told us his story. Granted he didn’t post his documents, but he attempted timeline and acknowledged those that helped him. Does that sound like a taker to you. We should be calming down, I know weather is hot, but make we cool down small for each other.

makano:
Hello Maypearl

Sorry for coming in late, guess the moniker has been deleted..

Next time just knock on Justwise door for peeps like that..

Peace

Alright I will. Hope you’re fine. We’ve not felt your presence on the thread for a while

gaeul:
Mine was 7pages and it was approved. There are no rules, just be precise and clear...

Mine is also 7pages and it will be approved

Legab1:
Hello my fellow nairalanders and aspiring migrants. I wish for you all to felicitate with me as I have been duly approved by the IRCC to travel to Canada with my TWO KIDS. Truly this had seemed like an impossible feat for me but like they say God made a way where there seemed to be none.

Breakdown of my timeline:
Application was submitted: November 27, 2021
Medical Request: February 9, 2022
Original Passport Request: March 4, 2022
Arrival of my stamped visa passport from VFS: March 10, 2022.

Below are custom list of documents I submitted with my study visa application.

IRCC FORMS
1. Barcode Page
2. Application for Study Permit Made Outside of Canada (IMM1294E),
3. Family Information form (IMM5645E)
4. Temporary Resident form (IMM5257B)


My Personal Documents
1. Conestoga Unconditional Official Letter of Admission,
2. Tuition deposit receipt. I only paid ($1,500CAD)
3. My Birth Certificate,
4. Police Character Certificate,
5. WAEC Certificate,
6. My International Passport Bio data page,
7. Family picture.
8. Statement of Purpose
9. My NYSC discharge certificate
10. Degree certificate
11. Transcripts
12. Social club letters
13. Landed properties in Nigeria (Deed of Assignments),
14. Scanned pages of my previous visas to Dubai
15. Passport Photograph.
16. IELTS Certificate
17. My Husband's death certificate
18. Affidavit of Return


Employment documents/Source of Income Documents:
1. Letter of Introduction from my personal company.
2. Statement of Account (Personal Account)
4. Bank reference letter
3. Certificate of business registration (CAC)
4. Particulars of directors of my company.
5. Article of association and memorandum
6. PDF screenshot Instagram handle and other social media platforms where my business features
8. Business invoices.
9. Pictures with my employees


My Children Documents

1. International passport bio data pages of my kids
2. Letter of Introduction from my children educational institution in Nigeria
3. Email correspondence with a Daycare/school around Conestoga College showing that my kids have been waitlisted.
4. Passport Photographs of my kids
5. Report sheet from my Children educational institution.


Having lost my husband a while back and with the current state of the country as we all know, I made the decision to migrate to Canada with my two children through the Canadian study route. After conducting various researches and upon some consultations, I began to feel like this was an impossible feat as I came across various takes from individuals claiming how nearly impossible getting an approval would be for me. This was exacerbated by the fact that the program I was applying for was totally different from my educational background (You see, I had applied for a Global Hospitality Management program with a previous degree in Accounting). According to various people, this further slimmed my chances of having my visa approved

I’m really happy for you. I can’t imagine what you’ve been through. I pray with this opportunity, you’ll find more joy and happiness as you and your family begins this new phase/journey of your lives. Never give up, cause all I see are big wins for you.

NgumimiT:
From what I saw they’re on S3046 series and a number of PPR today was 21-15 dec

Hmmm, can’t say how it’s going unless we start dropping application number. Mine is S30465, Nov 18th. But then again, ircc could just be doing it randomly for Nigerians

BigDickSmallPus:
Joker

Makano Biko who is that person you used to call when a scam enters our mist. It’s like we need his attention here. From his/her username and clicking on his/her previous posts. It’s obvious this person is a digital m#d person. He needs to take his issues to the streets where it belongs.

NgumimiT:
I noticed they share application number (not the full thing just the first 6 digits) in one of the Indian groups to help keep track of processing sequence and I was wondering if we could do the same here.

Following theirs might not give much insights since it’s a different country/office.

What do you guys think?

I noticed that too. And was literally trying to figure out the pattern with the application numbers today. It won’t hurt for us to track ours. Who knows we could figure out a pattern.

Anon123:
It means you can't pay any fee more than $50(application fee, visa fee or charge backs) with your naija debit card as far as international transaction is concerned.

The Nigerian economy is bleeped! CBN is not releasing dollars to any soul hence why the reduction and why Form As are not being approved.

I just paid $3000cad tuition fees on Tuesday for someone who has been waiting for form A approval since early February

So first they ban digital currency. Then they create unfavourable financial policies and conditions that make digital currency more attractive. Smart move!!

Teemenzo:
I thought i was the only one checking the india groups. Dem still dey get ppr daily with their funny english. Funny thing is, they can even predict when they will collect their ppr if all goes well.

I thought I was the only too. I even follow one of their platforms on Instagram. Everyday they get a lot of pprs

makano:
Its part of their background check on you and your activities, nothing special..

Be rest assured they have also touched on your Facebook profile and also Twitter..

Peace

Thanks Makano,

Hopefully they’ll make a positive decision soon.

But my Facebook and Twitter has been growing cobwebs for years now.

rotexteymie:
I noticed thesame thing when I applied last year as well. Its nothing to worry about if your details correlate.

All the best.

Thanks Rotexteymie,

I take my LinkedIn very serious, even before I applied for study permit.

If I may ask you please, how long after you noticed your LinkedIn was checked did you receive your PPR ?

I’m just trying to gauge if my application is at its final stage

olasubomy:
Hi Maypearl,

Nothing to worry about. It is part of their background checks.

I don't think anyone can say if it is positive/negative, but I know that they randomly check applicants' social media accounts. Most times, anonymously, you won't even see that a government official has viewed your LinkedIn profile. That's why applicants should do all necessary social media laundry before submitting their applications. Once an application is submitted, you fall under their radar.
It shows there is an active review on your file, and I wish you that favourable decision and PPR soonest.

It will end in praise!

Thanks Olasubomy.

I manifest it’s positive and I will see my PPR soon.

It will surely end in praise.

So I check my LinkedIn every night (it’s a weird habit, which I don’t know when I developed). Last night I checked it as usual and I saw that someone from the Government of Canada checked my profile. I hope this is good news.

talk2priscal:
Good evening marytess, I’d like to have a personal discussion with you if you don’t mind dropping your email so that we can communicate

Hmmmmmm….. first time commenting on this thread and you want to have a personal discussion with someone. I comment my reserve.

All I can say is everyone should be careful as they are dropping emails or communicating with people, especially unfamiliar usernames with no form of introduction or background. I come in peace.

Gift212:
The first one. I paid a little over N5000 (just gcms is cheaper). I had issues making payment at first, so I emailed them and was provided a link,used my gt card and that was sorted. Filled and signed the consent form,scanned it back.

Thank you, dear.

Gift212:
gcmsonline.com. Amin

Hey Gift,

Do you mean thegcmsonline.com or gcmsnotes.com

Sorry I’m asking because I’m considering ordering for my notes and yours was pretty fast.

And also how much did it cost in USD or CAD

Thank you

Anon123:
Money must be in your account even if its your twin thats sponsoring you. The VO's eyes, u can not be in canada and expect money to pay your bills and others to be in another persons account in Nigeria. One of the many reasons apps are denied based on finance.

Hi Anon123,

Your choice of the word “must” is only piling on more doubts and fears in a time when an applicant is really struggling with the wait of ppr. I know this is not your intention. But I think you need to realise that what you are saying is more of a recommendation than a must. I’ve been following this platform and I have seen 5 or even more ppl that didn’t submit their personal statements or submitted personal statements with as little as 2k (yes 2000 Naira! I read this on this platform). The key is the details of your sponsor. How close they are to you, if they are retired or still working, their amount and source of income. If your sponsorship game is a bit weak, then that’s when I recommend you support with a good personal bank statement. Biko some of us here are over 27, high blood pressure abi is it hypertension (I don’t know the difference) is real oh. Don’t be scaring us with “must”. I come in peace.

chrysto:
My people it PPR ooo!
This is my timeline. 1st time applicant!

Application submitted: 6th November 2021
Biometrics request: 7th November, 2021
Biometrics done/updated: 9th November, 2021
Upfront medicals: 27th November 2021
Medical passed/Eligibility review: 10th December 2021
Updated LOA request: 26th January
Uploaded LOA: 26th January
Correspondence/PPR: 10th February.
No Ghost Update
Just 12 weeks and 4 days.

Submitted documents:
All IMM documents
Proof of funds
Acceptance Letter
1 year tuition receipt
Statement of Purpose
Letter of Explanation (lump sum)
MBS
Employment letters from work place
International passport
Part sponsor’s support letter
Part sponsor’s statement of account
Work ID card
CV.
3 land receipt
A car ( proof of ownership)
Family picture
Uni certificate
Waec cert
NYSC Cert

@Makano, elenewton1, francisxbee and the host of others, May God bless you guys for your time, response and positive suggestions�.

For those still expecting their PPR, someone once told me to go to the blessed sacrament . I only spent 30mins there and mine came the next day . All I will say is hold on to God cos He alone has yours waiting for you after you have done your part. All I see is GRACE!

Thank you Chrysto and congratulations.

Was trying to relate my timeline to yours but I recalculated Yours is 13weeks and 6days. I think you meant to say 3months and 4 days.

kennyjoy:
My Eligibility review just started, I don go toilet like 10times like this. #Nov19Applicant.

Mine just started too Nov18th. I was in class when I saw it. Since then I’ve not been able to concentrate

Hello House,

Just found out a Canadian visa office email address for their consulate at port harcourt. Port-Harcourt@international.gc.ca.

Does anyone know how functional it is?

Teemenzo:
I guessed as much

Timeline means the details of your application from the beginning of submitting your application to rhe date you got your ppr.

Date of app submission
Date of biometrics
Date of medical request or if you did the medical test before it was requested by IRCC
Did IRCC asked for extra documents, if yes, when?
Date you received your correspondence letter called Biometrics Validity Letter
Date of Original Passport Request.

Then the documents you submitted to ne losted separately.

This is not even hard to guess. A simple tap on his name will take anyone to his profile and they’ll see he is new. Please we should all be mindful about how we tell ppl to drop their timelines. Everyone on the platform may not know or understand the tradition and may need more explanation. You may feel you’re not sounding or being harsh but you are.

I’m not referring to you Teemenzo. I’m only responding under your quote cause you’re the only one that could make reference to him being new

Anon123:
You can not get a student number without an actual admission letter.

Actually you can. Depending on the school. I got a student number right after applying. Got my admission 1month after. And that is still my student number. In fact application confirmation email called it STUDENT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.

But having this, by no means is a sign of getting admitted.

Uzoamaka123:
Hello everyone.
Thankful for this platform.
finally all the piece of my student visa journey is finally making sense .
it’s been a roller coated trying to find schools with specialization in Human Resources or management. They all require gmat or gre and I’m trying to save cost lol.
Please what’s the disadvantage of a 1 year program to a two year program. I found some management masters program but it’s 1 year .
the employment relations I applied for at MUN is 1 year but can be completed in two years but it’s one year work permit me I’ll get.

also, I’ll like to find out the following. Would appreciate it if someone replies biko.
A police officer told me it’s 70k for the police clearance certificate. Biko what’s the price .

Please runnnnnnnn. Mine was 10k and that was even still expensive.

Ehimare55:
Please guys good morning, any one applied to Ryerson University here

I did. I have also started classes.

Osemigho:
Proposed program is higher than previous program and relevant to current employment. Applicant has full scholarship from a Canadian institution or a sponsor that is related to applicant and can afford the cost of program. Applicant have a good paying job in Nigeria that is relevant to last and proposed degree. These are just my personal opinions.

Okay thank you for explaining

Osemigho:
Nope. They like simple but complete application.

Hi Osemigho,

What makes an application simple?

I’ve already submitted mine, just trying to judge if I’ll classify mine as simple or complex

Chechem:
Thats all? I see people adding land documents etc
Please what is MBS and what if sponsor is not in Nigeria?

So sorry for the many questions, I am new.

MBS means my bank statement. It’s like a more secure digital form of Nigerian bank statements. Instead of submitting scanned pages of bank statements you’ll just upload a slip with a ticket number and with that ticket number the Visa officer would be able to access your bank statement for the period of time you specified.

If your sponsor is using a non-Nigerian bank statement then it’s just the regular bank statement pages you’ll scan and submit.

Land documents are usually used for proof of home ties.

But ppl may just add it to their sponsors assets to show more financial backup. I don’t think it’s necessary