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monshow25:
Please does anyone here know the requirements to migrate to Canada and the estimated amount

Pimp04:
Good evening guys ,I just tried logging in into my ircc account on bother chrome and Mozilla, it keeps taking me back to their homepage, pls is this the ghost update thingy?

Adiekwe1:
Glory be to God Almighty.

10 months and 10 days application. It's PPR guys!!


I will share my profile shortly.

Canhopeful:
I received BVL yesterday from China. This morning, PPR dropped. All thanks to Jesus!

Adunola20:
PPR Alert! Long post alert!

I got my PPR this morning! All glory be to God!

Timeline
Submission: 5th July 2020
Medical request: 25th July 2020 (I did upfront medicals)
AIP: 6th August 2020
Medical passed: 30th September 2020
Submission of an outstanding document: 28th October 2020
BVL: 29th October 2020
PPR: 30th October 2020

I just feel like sharing this. Maybe someone will feel encouraged.

This journey started in 2018 and I have had failures and victories. In the end, all things have worked for my good.
August 2018: Got admission into Uottawa with funding of $18,000. Resumption was in September, I felt it was too late to apply for a study permit and the funds were not sufficient. The school does not accept deferrals so admission was cancelled and I reapplied.
November 2018: I applied for funding through my employer from the federal government.
December 2018: My admission letter from Uottawa arrived, with $9000 funding. Miraculously, it arrived the very day the government's funding agency requested for it.
Sometime between June and July 2019: I was told an embargo had been placed on the government's scholarship till further notice. My family and I prayed.
August 2019: Embargo was lifted.
September 2019: My admission at Uottawa was cancelled because I could not register on the last day of registration.
October 2019: My scholarship from the government arrived. Obviously, it was too late to do anything. They have a principle that scholarship recipients must not change their institution, otherwise, the scholarship will be cancelled.
Unfortunately, my supervisor at Uottawa was relocating to Australia so I had to find a new supervisor. I wrote to a lot of Professors, I changed my research to suit their individual research interests. About three showed interest but, one by one, they wrote back to me that they were no longer interested. Please note, I wrote to them at different times, and I waited for a while before asking another person. At that point, Uottawa was no longer possible.
I decided to apply to other schools.
As far back as 2017, I had noticed UBC. On their admission requirement, they requested for GRE. I was not interested in writing GRE so I never applied. This time around I decided to send an email to the school to ask whether GRE was compulsory. I did and they said, it can be waived and it was not compulsory for everyone. So I did my Masters in UK and graduated with Distinction so it was waived.

February 2020: Eventually, I gained admission into UBC with minimum funding and other scholarships. My plan was to travel with my kids so I still needed more funds. Although I was told that change of institution was going disastrous, I had no choice. I wrote to the governmental agency and asked for a change of institution.

Coronavirus pandemic interfered

July 2020: I still didn't have a letter from the government's agency. My husband and I prayed and we felt led to apply without an updated letter from the agency. The immigration at my school advised against it, they suggested I went for the letter (logically, they were right). My husband and I believed it was the right time to apply. I applied for my kids and I.

October 24th: My letter from the government's funding agency arrived after 8 months. Imagine what would have happened if I waited for them. Hmm

October 28th: Sent the letter via webform to Nairobi

October 29th: BVL arrived
October 30th: PPR arrived.

I fasted for every day till 12 noon from May to September. Prayed!

I am not sharing this to mock anyone who was rejected. From the story, its obvious I have had my fair share of rejections. I was rejected by UToronto and UCalgary too! I prayed then too. It was a learning experience for me. I am sharing this to encourage anyone who has faced rejection and uncertainties in this journey. Hold on! I felt like giving up many times and settle for a PhD here in Nigeria despite the obvious challenges. It was an easier option. But God had a plan for me, and He fulfilled it in His time.

Have faith in God! He never disappoints His children!

By the way, this is a summary of the experience!


Documents
The necessary IMM forms for my kids and I
Proof of funds:
Table of content
Letter of explanation (In my proof of funds, I included a letter of explanation specifically to explain the situation with my scholarships and other things related to funds that I felt needed explanation. For each explanation, I listed the documents to support it.)
Bank statements
Letter of introduction from bank
Scholarship letter from my school
Scholarship letter from the government's agency (stating University of Ottawa)
Letter of attestation from my employer stating that my updated scholarship award letter will eventually be released.
Emails sent to the government agency
Payslips
Employment letter
Letter of introduction from my university

Letter of explanation
Statement of purpose (A post from Goingforward and other guides from my school were very helpful)
CV
Transcripts and certificates
Pictures of my family and I
My father's pension statement, promotion letter, ID card
My husband's employment letter, admission letter to a school in Nigeria, CAC registration, picture of his farm
Evidence that the PhD is a requirement to be Senior Lecturer (to show job progression)
Land properties of my father, husband and I

For home ties: I organised it into three sections; Financial, Family and Job.
I had quite a number of documents so I put a lot of effort into the organisation. I made sure every document was serving a specific purpose.

Children
Birth cert
School records
Immunization records
Evidence of being on the waitlist of daycare in Canada

Huge thanks to everyone for making this community alive.

Advice:
1. Pray. God hears. It is important we hear when He speaks too.
2. Be sincere. (Someone here once advised on appealing to the emotions of the VO. I think its good but it should be realistic. At the end of my SOP, I wrote that my scholarships were my only hope and if I rejected, that is the end of the dream)
3. Organise your work. Use a table of content.
4. Read through your work to detect areas of your application that may raise doubts for the VO. Try to be as objective as possible. Give it to others to read for you. If your school has an immigration service, use them well.
5. Take time to prepare your application. Don't rush. Take your time.

These are my thoughts. I am not a guru.

Redberyl:
This thread prompted me to do research about life for immigrants in Canada.

The Canadian dream we have been sold is just good PR by their government,in addition to some sweets thrown in (Free health care,free education,child support).All this is indirectly paid for by way of taxes.The unemployment rate is high,high cost of living and rent.
I

Now,on the relaxed immigration policies to Canada.The Canadian government isn't doing anyone a favour.Rather they are luring you in to build their workforce, increase their population and also generate a lot of revenue off the visa fees immigrants pay.
The fact is this,the more persons that immigrate there,the more tax revenue the govt makes!


So many Nigerians don't do any research before moving there,they just want to escape from Nigeria.I will attach screenshots of persons living in canada as found on quora so everyone can know what to expect before moving there.

If you want to get a true picture of what life can be in canada,go on quora.Many are not saying the truth here on nairaland.It's not so rosy.

Imagine a Nigerian who left here,was living in a one bedroom basement apartment with his wife and 3 kids.Both of them work but can't make enough to get a bigger apartment.So they basically live from hand to mouth!

My thoughts are this: Canada is for persons who don't really have much going on for them here or persons who have made so much money, that even if they aren't making enough money there,they have savings to live off on.

Collins4u1:
Electrical and Electronic engineering but I'm willing to switch to an IT related course if it will be allowed.
Please how do i get the full information regarding Conestoga college PGD/C

Frankrobbn1:
Awesome! Your file is progressing and you should expect a feedback soon from IRCC on your application.


It will end in praise

adeenzo:
It will be good for us, the update will be favorable. I don’t know whether they are still issuing AIP and medicals or it’s just medicals and BVL and lastly approval straight

Collins4u1:
What does Canada have for me in terms of furthering my education. I'm a HND Upper credit holder and I wish to further my edu in Canada. Thanks please point me in the right direction.

shopil:
Good Morning Nairalanders,

Please i seek for assistance:

I am a graduate of Accounting with OND,HND,AAT,BSC,ACA, ACMA, CGMA(CIMA), 30 years of Age married with a kid. I have 9 years working experience in the accounting and finance field. My wife is also 30yrs of age, a Tax consultant with a Big4 audit firm in Nigeria with OND,HND,ACA she has 3years working experience with the firm.

We are interested in relocating to Canada.

Is it possible my wife apply for admission upon getting the admission can i follow her since i have more certification to get a Job and as i am aware my CIMA qualification can get me Canada CPA which is a top notch. I am a bit green in this application process and i need your assistance in directing me to the right thread where i can get more info. I have gone through some threads here and its quite lengthy and some of the info's are not what i need to kick start the process.

Please kindly assist a brother.

Frankrobbn1:
It's called "Ghost Update"...... Your application status will change to "Application/Profile Updated" and upon login the status will suddenly return back to "Submitted". Please do not panic as your application is progressing and looked into by an immigration officer. Expect a good news soonest from IRCC.

It will end in praise

olabisi6438:
how many weeks does admission letter takes to be processed to this school

mantleouchtele:
Praisssssssssse the Lord!!!!!!!!!!!. I return all the Glory to God Almighty

Thank you everyone in this group for all the information shared. I really gained a lot. Special Thanks to Frankrobben, you have been exceptional and my prayer for you is that my Lord will reward you enormously.

Second Application(Online)
Submitted Jan 08th 2020
Medical Request February 15th
Passport Request March 19th

Then the waiting came began, had to defer from May intake to August, now to December Intake, but didnt send Updated LOA to IRCC, since i had gotten Passport Request

Passport was sent to Accra few week back (can't remember the date)
Passport received via DHL today

To encourage those who may be in the same shoes. I am a Matured Applicant and this is my Second Masters. Anything is Possible with God, Just Package your Application very well and make it tight.

It has ended in Praises

Ableka001:
BVL JUST DROPPED!
Paper application for study permit
AIP-14 September.
Medical request-14 September.
BVL-27th October 2020.
Passport already submitted at VAC
APPLIED MARCH 12th
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I wish the other applicants a favorable response and good luck

DINO71:
Yes his DLI is approved.
University of Regina.

demiiii:
Hello Nairalanders, the GCMS note is here. Kindly help dissect and direct me on what to do.

Please Note-

I am applying alone.

MissLucyO:
Hi nairalanders, please I need help. I’m a 25 year old graduate from unilag, i finished with a 3rd class in botany, do I have chances of furthering my education in Canada? If yes please what course do you suggest?

gustav25:
Thanks alot for your detailed response... I will go through the link and begin my journey... Can I demand for your WhatsApp contact so I can be in touch for guidance?

Engager69:
Let me give you a hack.. put each file to be scanned on your phone, open and screen grab it, this would shred the size by a chunk. Then Move it to your laptop and use Adobe DC to compress each file, then merge. This should really help with the size.
Godspeed

NairaLuck:
Good evening everyone, is anyone residing in Brantford Ontario here. I got some enquires to make

Aydindon123:
First time applicant


Finished University 2019
NYSC August 2019-August 2020


My timeline is below

Application: June 25th, 2020
Biometrics request : June 26th, 2020
Medical request : August 27th, 2020
Medical passed: October 8, 2020
Biometrics updated: September 4th, 2020
Biometrics Validity Letter: October 20th, 2020
Passport request: October 21th, 2020

I differed my classes online for Fall 2020 till Fall 2021

Document submitted

1. imm1294e.pdf
2. Letter of Acceptance.pdf
3. Passport data page.pdf
4. Proof of financial support_compressed.pdf
5. Photo.pdf
6. IMM 5645.pdf
7. Personal Documents.pdf


-All 3 IMME form required
-SOP
- Statement of account
- Affidavit of support
- Letter of sponsorship
- Degree(s) Certificate
- Statement of result
- Letter of recommendation I received from the school i did my Nysc
- Letter of support from my mother.
- Sponsors land documents as ties to home country
- Sponsors identity card
- Birth certificate

Tip:
- pray
- Arrange your documents properly.
- Prayer and fasting


Thank you everyone in this forum


You can ask your question on here if you have any. I will respond as soon as possible.

Thank y'all

ednut1:
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part very hard. Only 1 in 5 Nigerian gets granted. Money is a big issue. U cant have 11m in your account or parents account and say you wanna study that costs 7m to 10m. Even the millions how many Nigerians can afford it. If they also allow every Nigeria without scrutiny he go soon turn malay and Cyprus where gboys will take over.

Eilenora:
Please for those that have received PPR and also applied for gcms notes that was received prior to PPR, can u please compare your notes to check if the due date mentioned under passport request is the same date your PPR dropped. Orginal passport request is under the correspondence section (outgoing)

Lekiboboe:
Congratulations LordAA, to God be the Glory

That ur 4th TIP ehn