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She has submitted an express entry profile so there’s every way they will know she has a masters degree

EmeeNaka:
Actually, I think you should remove the Japa idea from your mind now.
As for your question, if you want to pursue PGD, don't mention that you have got your Masters in your Statement of Purpose or in any other documents you wish to submit to IRCC. There is no way they will know you have got Masters if you didn't tell them

Choose any date available. If they have a problem with it, they will reschedule you themselves which I think is better.

As regards selecting yes to haven planned for your trip, I will advise you’re sincere while filling every aspect of your form. Hence, if no preparations have been made especially purchase of tickets, select NO and just fill your the length of your program and earliest travel date written on your I20

mantics:
Can anyone assist with this? Thanks

Right here

Kassidy4luv:
Anyone going to MTU this fall.

Sorry about your refusal. Your response to why NCU should contain the benefits you stand to gain attending the school and probably your choice of course.

For the emphasis on your current job, the program you’re going for and career progression should be a reason. At this point you should justify it.

Don’t give up. I wish you all the best in your next trial.

Godgivs:
My Visa was denied
Location:Lagos Embassy
GA: 14k
Deficit: 7k

Vo: Good morning

Me: Good morning, Sir

Vo: you are going to North Carolina University and you graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University(Shook his head in a weird manner). So, why NCU?

Me: I made up my mind to go my Masters degree and I spoke with a professor in my alma mater who is an alumunus of the University...

Vo: Okay, you are a High school teacher? Since when have you been teaching?

Me:...Yes and I also consult for undergrads. I started teaching in 2016


Vo: a High school teacher? Who will pay for the deficit

Me: My Dad

Vo: what does he do?

Me: he is a business man who deals in industrial chemicals and agro allied products

Vo: Ok. So, you are a high school teacher?

Me: Yes (I wondered why he emphasized more on that)

Vo: Sorry, you should try and reapply

The Blue paper: ... You do not have a strong tie... Blah blah


I walked away

My visa was approved this morning. Lagos Consulate

Program: Environmental Engineering PhD
COA: 35,195 (no funding from school)
School: MTU

I started this journey last year after I got my admission for spring 2021. I checked on nairaland and saw few quotes on how it’s like passing through the needle eye if you’re going for PhD without funding. Also I didn’t get a favorable visa appointment date so I deferred after my expedited request was refused.

I tried applying to other schools, there was one with guaranteed funding among all, my hope was in that even if I was going to manage it because MTU fits perfectly with what I want regarding my career advancement. Applied to 6 schools in all, got rejected in 2, accepted in 2 and awaiting response from 2. I decided to give it a try. I have been praying for a year now and I activated the covenant of exemption. I got encouraged when Fairheart mentioned he did mock interview for someone who got visa for PhD without funding. I was also encouraged by Kemlaugh’s profile. Hence, they were the only two I contacted here. I told God that since some people on Nairaland said PhD without funding is automatic refusal, I exempt myself ooo and my testimony will give hope to as many in my shoes. I kept declaring this even in front of the VO (in my mind obviously). I’m grateful to God, Fairheart and Kemlaugh for their selflessness also, those that responded to my questions.


Transcript:

After all the documents check and fingerprints collection, I joined the interview queue. I won’t say there were more refusals. As at when I had mine, it was about an equal number of approval and refusal.

Candidate- Good morning

VO- Good morning (while trying to get my profile on her system and she apologized)

Then asked what I was going to do in US

Candidate: Going to .... university for my doctorate in envt. Engr.

V.O still trying to get whatever she was looking at on her screen then looked through I20 to keep the discussion. At this point I was quiet and praying within

VO: oh.. you’re going to .... university

Candidate: Yes please

VO: Why the University

Candidate: They have a department offering me a balance between science, engineering and policy which is what I need for my career compared to other school

VO: how many schools did you apply to

Candidate: I applied to Five others. Didn’t list

VO: Why the course

Candidate: the course will give me a blend btw science, engr, policy which is what I need and ther have research programs that aligns with my research interests in water and wastewater treatment

VO: what is the course about

Candidate: It’s a research based course, first two years will be coursework which at the end I will be writing a qualifying exam for candidacy, while the remaining will be focused on research

VO: Why do you need the course

Candidate: repeated what I have been mentioning but not verbatim which shows it wasn’t crammed or rehearsed

VO: what will you do after the course

Candidate: I will be coming back to work as a researcher in .....

VO: How old are you

Candidate: 31

VO: Then the dreaded question- Who is sponsoring you

Candidate: well my program assistant said PhD students get funded in second semester (while this is true and I went with a printed email conversation showing this but not in my I20 and DS) then she was going through my I20 pointing at the funding aspect, I added, however my aunty miss... will be sponsoring

VO: is she a relative

Candidate: She’s my aunty so she’s a relative

VO: How’s she related to you

Candidate: mummy’s sister

VO: Okay

VO: Have you travelled outside Nigeria before

Candidate: yes, in the last five years I have been to xyz. Also in 2011 I have been to abc.

VO: so you have been to 2 countries
On my DS I listed just one when they said in the last 5 years

Candidate: Yes I have been to 2 countries, xyz in the last 5yrs emphasizing that

VO was typing and tapping on my I20. At this point I told Holy Spirit to take control

VO: alright take your 120, you will need that. She dropped it in the tray with the white paper

Based on my testimony let them know your genuineness, speak with authority about the benefits of the program, school etc. know what you filled in your DS, fill the correct information. I have a relative in the US and my sponsor is based in the UK. One thing I also did was to fill my academic and career references I used for school admission in my DS form, the part where they stated that you should list point of contact in your country especially those aware you’re going to school. Above all, PRAYER is the key!

You can get someone in the US to pay for you or ask @walspring. People have testified that he did theirs

Chiall:
Please I need help on how to pay my SEVIS fee.
I will be very grateful.

Thank you for responding. I paid in November so it’s less than a year. I was thinking I didn’t need to transfer SEVIS ID since it’s same school.

horlahsunbo225:
Tell us the exact date you pay your sevis fee(If it's less than a year) go to fmjee to transfer your sevis ID

Good day,

I trust everyone is fine and day is going well.

I paid my SEVIS fee last year for a Spring/January admission but had to defer. I was issued a new I20 form with a different SEVIS ID. Please I will like to know if I am supposed to request a transfer of SEVIS or if there’s anything I’m supposed to do.

I look forward to your kind response. Thank you in advance.

The other way is to fill another IMM form, write a letter of explanation and apologizing. Then send this via email and webform. Withdrawing the application shouldn’t be the first point of view as the applicant stated there’s really nothing going on the profile

afrischolars1:
Yes. The other way is to wait for a s.40 procedural fairness letter from IRCC, followed by a 5yrs ban.

This is simply transcript of courses done so far. For example, if the course is a 4-year course and you’re currently in your 400LEVEL second semester, the in-progress transcript you’re to submit is your result from 100level to 400Level first semester. If they’re accepting unofficial transcript, simply go to your student portal and click the result bar, I think you will need to pay 1k remitta fee to access the transcript/results so far or visit record office

prettymee:
Good Evening All of my senior colleagues,

I am trying to gain admission into University of Manitoba for fall 2022.

I am currently running a program with University of Lagos and I will hopefully round up by the end of the year.

University of Manitoba is requesting for an in progress transcript for this program i haven't completed with unilag.

Has anyone ever had such a challenge, I have been talking to some unilag guys and they don't seem to have heard of an in progress transcript.

Help a sister out.....biko.

You can get unilag’s transcript online. All you need pay for is the transcript and courier fee. They process very fast lately . The said person should go to the school’s website and on the menu bar or at the end note of the first page on the website click record office or simply google unilag record office. It will come up as record.unilag.edu.ng or so. Enter Matric number/ the regular student portal and request for transcript. It’s straightforward, you don’t need any middle man.

Cherukei2015:
Please a friend of mine is about to start applying for admission and she needs help with contact of someone working in transcript office of UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS to enable her start processing her transcript .

She is currently located in another state.

Please Help!!!

I want to believe you have gotten your admission. If I get you right, your WAEC certificate is sufficient for you study permit application, you can include your testimonials if you want since it’s an undergraduate. In addition, if you want to go through the NSE route, go ahead and submit your IELTS result as well as your mybankstatement MBS certificate.

All the best

Wadogho:
Hi guys, please help me out here!!

This should be sufficient proof of fund if you’re going through NSE route. The 10M is also Dependent on your total cost of attendance and number of years for your course/program. Ordinarily you are to show one year fees and 10,000CAD living expenses to process your visa. If you’re self sponsored and your course is more than one year, you will have to include a document that will serve as an evidence that you can pay for the second year. If employed, a continuous salary and if in business, evidence the business will be making money while you’re away or other streams of income such as rentals, investment etc.

Be sure to package your application well and answer all the areas of concern by the VO. Most importantly explain yourself and motive in details in your SOP. That’s the only avenue the VO gets further information from you. Above all, like everyone, have faith in the process and the God you serve. On this Canadian study permit journey, it’s grace! No two applications are ever the same.

I wish you all the best.

hadagbon:
please, i need the house to direct me.i have 10M currently in my account and other document are ready, bachelor degree in elect/elect CGPA of 3.71/5.00 uniport 2013 with 5yrs experience as process operator in Olam group international and i want to apply for post graduate degree(industrial system engineering) in uni regina.will the 10M money be enough minus flight expense visa fee and others should i go ahead and apply or how do i go about this ,will the embassy grant my study pemit or i should still save up more.
.......help a brother in need.

Well, there have been cases of people from this thread that got their study permit with student/study loan. For Canadian study permit, like always, everyone’s case is different!

Anon123:
I doubt the bolded...

One of the many angles Visa officers process applications is based on your financial strength to cater for your tuition and living expenses. A visa officer citing that an applicant acquired a loan to pusure a study in canada is a VERY BIG RED FLAG. One of the many denial reasons are Financial reasons and Purpose of visit.

I also dont believe a loan can serve as a hometie. A loan is enough to show the visa officer you are not financially bouyant enough to undertake this canada study journey(financial reasons) therefore no reason to why you wish to undertake such expense to come to Canada (Purpose of visit).

Besides to pay back a loan while in canada is enough to deny you. How can you be struggling to meet your needs in canada and also meeting up with financial obligations to payback a loan.

I wrote mine at Covenant University Ota. IDP/MOD and we were given headset.

mobbwc:
Hello house,

I am sorry for the quite unrelated post/question, I was unable to get a quick answer on the IELTS room.

I wish to take the IELTS exam in Lagos, I heard some centers do not give headsets for Listening but instead play the Listening test with a loudspeaker.

I will be happy if anyone who wrote with IDP/MOD (Not British Council) tells me what center they wrote and were given a headset. I am considering writing at the UNILAG center, So if anyone wrote there please advise otherwise let me know alternatives.

Thank you

She can act as primary sponsor while you act as a support. So you write a letter of support and/or affidavit of support. You merge the documents to support finance for both of you under the proof of fund section. She should also state that you will be supporting her in her SOP.

Snowballl:
Tuition is 17k, and 10k living., Just want to avoid denial based on funds

Hi, you don’t need to travel down to Lagos to submit your passport at VFS because VFS is not collecting directly because of the COVID-19 situation. You will need to submit through UPS or DHL. You package your passport as well as your biometrics slip if first time applicant and a signed VFS consent form (check with Lekiboibo- not sure of the spelling for the other documents). It is advised you pay two way courier fee and also send to Abuja for a fast service, in this case you will have to pay a transmission fee of 7k+ if your biometrics was not done in Abuja and also if you are not a first time applicant.

I hope this helps. All the best.

Osamedehenry:
Please who has submitted is passport at VFS Lagos? Please I need info

You can use any documents that shows he’s the farm owner. For example, land documents, farmers corperative/ association documents, invoices etc Any documents that links to him doing such business and he’s the owner

feclela:
Won't it raise an eyebrow if I just register his business now? Also, I'm using his personal account, what other documents can I use to support my application or show source of income?

Thank you

My advice to you would have been refilling that particular form again and send via webform and email with an explanation just the way you explained and apologize for that. Then request they use the new form sent as the valid one for the review of your application.

ozone00001:
Done that how soon can I reapply?

I will resume may please, how soon?

On this, there are some tips on IRCC page. If I remember you might need to crop out excess paper space and change to black and white if coloured. Submit like that. Guess they use magnifying glass (lol)... In the past on this thread, someone submitted blurred documents too and she was approved. Another removed some pages from the statement, can’t remember if she got approved.

Do what I mentioned, crop, change to black and white. Submit like that with the other documents then send just the statement again with explanation stating the blur through webform. I hope this helps. I wish you all the best.

RxOtunba:
Thanks, but I don't know how else to go about it. My bank statement is 17mb(110 pages), and the lowest I could compress to was 3.55mb and it was so blurred that nothing was showing. I'm confused, I need to submit my application tomorrow.

Remove the admission letters from other universities in the US. Then commit your application to God. All the best.

Explain in your SOP, the part you will be explaining your proof of funds or under the table of content/list of documents in the proof of fund tab reasons you can’t submit the MBS for your sponsor.

RxOtunba:
-SOP
-Admission Letter to UWindsor
-Tuition Deposit receipt
-My dad's personal bank statement(MBS nt available in d bank)
-Dad's CAC docs
-Sponsorship letter on my dad's company letterhead
-Sworn affidavit of sponsorship(Do I need to add it since my father is my sponsor?)
-My salary acct statement(MBS)
-Payslips for the past 3 months
-Work ID card
-Reference Letter from my workplace
-Father's property documents
-Land given to me by my father in 2018(with legal backings)
-Passport, visas(both used and unused), travel stamps
-Family pics
-Admission Letter to other universities in US

Please what do I need to add or remove......I'm doing final review b4 submitting. Thanks

Is what they sent a pdf document with ticket ID and password? Since that’s what’s requested. If it is, that means the bank already submitted directly to the embassy, the receipt is what you get in your email in form of pdf with ticket ID and password.

If it’s just the normal bank statement, I will suggest this because zenith is on MBS platform, you are requested to submit MBS. If your dad has internet banking, there’s option to send bank statement to embassy. Select Canada and the length, this automatically goes to the embassy, then you will receive an email showing receipt of MBS and an attachment with your ticket ID and password

Rootiab:
they sent him 1 year bank statement. Should I just upload that?

My advice: Right now, you’re asked to submit a year account statement. If the said account submitted has a considerable amount of inflow and outflow within the one year period, you can go ahead to submit what’s requested of you. As long as the statement submitted has no shady dealings in it or fraudulent you do not have a problem. Case 1: The bank statement is genuine.
Case 2: Withdrawing the money right after submission will be an issue once this is sighted on the statement. Only if you have been having great money movement in the account. It will be wrong paying in lump sum again within this 7days.

I will say, submit the requested one year my bank statement, this shows the originality of the said statement/account, get a reference letter from your bank and write a letter of explanation. It will be nice if you paid a part of your tuition and if the money was invested in something. Just explain where the money went and the low account balance. Highest is a denial based on insufficient funds, in this case you can always reapply when your financial situation changes. However, in the case where the account is not genuine or you don’t attend to their request, this will lead to a ban and it will affect subsequent applications to Canada and some other countries they share information with.

Tony1900:
My major concern is the amount left the account immediately after printing the statement. So what are my chances and what am i suppose to do now in response to the letter from IRCC without complicating issues any further please?

Once the MBS is sent from your internet banking or the bank to the Canadian embassy, you will be given a print out which contains the ticket ID and password, this can also be sent as an email attachment. This printout or attachment is what you upload in the space provided for that on your profile. Another alternative is sending it via webform. All the best!

Rootiab:
when I sent mine, I sent plus the password

Thank you for your response. Like I mentioned, I have done my research and applied to quite a number of schools and still have some pending. I am just looking out for DIRECT referral/recommendation from anyone here who got GRA/ GTA / funding from a particular school and similar research area to add to my list.

NoFap123:
As a prospective Phd, the ability to do research is a necessity. Type the bolder on Google and search though the school website till you find a fit.

Good day everyone. Please I need recommendations on schools I can do my PhD with research interests in Environmental Microbiology/ water and wastewater treatment. I have applied to quite a number and awaiting response against fall 2021, I intend to have more schools in my basket.

Also, I am particular about schools/departments that offer/guarantee funding. I understand my research interest is common in departments such as civil & environmental engineering, environmental engineering, biology, please I will like to know other departments that work in environmental microbiology/ water and wastewater treatment area.

Thank you in anticipation for your kind response.

Congratulations and all the best in the US.

I notice this particular VO is interested in family details. I think more of his focus is on home ties. I may be wrong but this is what I can deduce from transcripts interviewed by him

[quote author=Omotolani88 post=97221517]16th December 2020.
I was scheduled for 8:30am but I finished before 8:30.

I was interviewed by the white man.

VO: Good morning, and how are you?(he was smiling)
Me: (with my 32 I smiled like my life depended on it) Good morning sir and I am fine thank you.

VO: Where are you going to?

Me: I am going for my masters in HRD at Bowie State Uni Maryland.

VO: How did you come about this school?

Me: During my undergraduate studies one of my lecturer was privilege to attend a conference at Maryland and then she came across graduate students and professors from the school. When she got back, she told us in class how she was impressed as the graduate student participated during the conference and sang their praises. That kicked start my interest in the school and I further did some research and realise that aside the masters degree I would be getting from Bowie, I would also be getting a free project mgt cert.

Work experience and relevant certifications covered for that, I believe.

emmanuelle27:
Pls bro, how did u get admission to M.S with ur undergraduate GPA, i see it was low pls help

You can reschedule on same visa fee if you have not rescheduled before. I did same. In this case, don't cancel. Just click on the reschedule tab directly. In the case you have previously rescheduled, you have to make another payment

Snakedoctor1:
Good people can one still be able to use a visa fee twice?
I intend to cancel my January appointment an see if I could reshedule for an earlier date with same visa fee. I already exhausted my emergency slots with the MRV.

I got admitted for an Engineering PhD program at Michigan Tech Uni. Had a 2.46/5 for my B.Sc and 4.54/5 for my masters. I do not have an Engineering background but got admitted.

klawaaa:
Hi, a friend told me that is PhD application to Michigan Tech university was denied due to low GPA. But to my surprise he has a GPA of above 3.5 out of 4.0. If there is anyone who have been admitted or knows anyone that has been admitted into the engineering program should please share their profile. Thanks

You can apply directly for a PhD with your first class degree. Just look for the PhD requirements for the schools you will be checking. Many schools accept the direct cohort considering your academic stand. You can contact the program coordinator/ assistant or the graduate coordinator if you have any concerns.

GreatMage:
Pls I have a bachelor with a first class...

Can I apply for PhD with it?

I don't understand how it works without a masters

For IELTS Academic, clear your mind for the listening part and listen attentively. Mark your answer on the question paper if you are going paper route, you will be given time to transfer to answer sheet. If CBT, then clear your mind, listen follow instructions, particularly those that have to do with answering with not more than one or two words and answer away.

For reading, academics have very long passages, learn the act of glancing through. Go through the questions first, then look for the answers within the passage. You don't have much time, so you need to be fast. Follow all instructions as regards answering the questions. Your answer should be based on what's in the passage. Practice as many reading test before your test.

For writing, you will have two to three passages, one having to do with analysis of tables, figures, charts etc and the other essay on agreement or disagreement of the given topics. Make sure you have enough point. Meet up with the word limit, never below. Your grammar, punctuation, and words like however, similarly, in addition, although....etc will be checked. Then there are acceptable ways of concluding your essay.

For speaking, you will be asked to speak on a topic. It comes in two phases. General discussion and a specific. Have a good line of thought. Best you're stopped then for you not meeting the right time. Check Barron IELTS book and also IELTS.ng on Facebook they had series of webinars earlier in the year and they were really helpful.

All in all, understanding everything IELTS will help you pass. I read even upto the marking scheme, which was helpful. There are information on how to answer questions on the resources I shared. Use your google search as well. I used MOD and I won a free writing assessment (I was given some topics to write on and was assessed by MOD), it really helped. Be time conscious! Follow instructions! I wish you all the best.

Rootiab:
Good evening everyone. Honestly I don't even know what's going on oo, after thinking it's just ielts left for me, now they're talking of proof of funding at the airport. Honestly it's not easy. BTW I'm writing my ielts academic on the 12th, any advice would be appreciated. Thanks