Stardor:
Thank you Nora for the response, pls how many months bank statement did you submit? I'm thinking of using 4 months statement, don't know if that would be a red flag..

I used 4months statement. It’s not a red flag. That’s even d duration stated on their site.

Stardor:
Congratulations!!! If you don't mind, can you pleass share details of the documents you submitted and how much you showed as proof of funds..Thanks

Ok so it was a one year program and I was self sponsored.
I had 17m in my savings account and 2m in current account.
Documents submitted:
So for the POF I attached
MBS
Bank reference
Proof of lump sum deposit
6months pay slip
Office ID card
Employment letter
Promotion letter
6months Pension statement of account
Tax Clearance Certificate
Reference letter and Introduction letter from my office
Leave approval
Gift Deed for lump sum explanation

Additional Documents
Then under Additional docs
BSc cert
Professional certificates
CV
Transcript
Affidavit of return
Marriage certificate
Kids birth certificate
Birth certificate

LOA
Proof of tuition payment ( paid $10k tuition out of the total tuition of $20k)

MayorJoshofNewY:


Huge congratulations, Nora.
Happy for your family.

I saw your thread of questions from asking about how to explain a lump sum from a MFB Bank (same here, we had to liquidate and put a letter of explanation), and I saw you got your medicals to pass on Sept. 2nd before PPR.

Medicals passed came in for my family's PA today. In your experience, what is the next step?

Well it depends; from people’s experience on this thread; if the Medicals was requested by IRCC then there’s a greater chance of Approval but with upfront medicals it’s usually 50:50.
For my own experience; after my medicals was updated to pass, PPR and BVL followed within 4days

pristinee:


It's advisable you go to the one beside vfs, because it's more like the only work they do there, your mind will be at rest when u see people in your shoes. Just my opinion.

Ok thanks

pristinee:


For your first question, you don't need to book online appointment for passport submisssion, go to the UPS office beside vfs office, you will be charged about 2,650 naira for 24-48 hours period submission to vfs.

Pls must it be the UPS beside vfs office? Can I send the passport through any UPS office

sweetveee:

PPR don land ooo for me and my kids.

Congratulations 🍾

pristinee:


So are u saying she should not apply for her family again or what?

As in eeh; I don’t understand

Hello guys; please I really need your input. I recently got study permit approval and want to apply for VV for my husband and 2kids.
How do I do this? Do I use my profile or my husband needs to create a profile for himself?
If my husband is applying on his own profile, how do I connect his application to mine?
Do I need to show my POF again or his own POF will suffice? And how much will cover his POF for my and 2kids
Please I would really really appreciate a response 🙏🏽

zubizareta:


Some ppl have had request for passport submission and still had their eligibility and back ground in progress. Nothing to be worried about. Fingers crossed. Congratulations are in order.

PPR has landed 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼
God is indeed faithful

I appreciate all the help I got from this platform as I used the information gathered here to make my application myself.
First time applicant!

Online application submitted 21/08/2023
Biometrics done 25th Aug
Medical Request 29th Aug
Medical done 31st Aug
Medical updated to passed 3rd Sep
BVL and PPR 6th Sep

Whole application was less than 3weeks.

zubizareta:


Some ppl have had request for passport submission and still had their eligibility and back ground in progress. Nothing to be worried about. Fingers crossed. Congratulations are in order.

Thanx a lot for your input

Good day guys; pls I need the gurus/experienced input.
I got medical request from IRCC 29th Aug; I did the medicals on 31st Aug. My profile was updated to Medicals passed on 2nd Sept. Then I noticed that on my profile under Eligibility- we are reviewing if u meet eligibility requirements and under background check shows - we are processing your background check.
I thot the Eligibility and background check would hv been done b4 dey send me medical request?

Good day guys; pls I need the gurus/experienced input.
I got medical request from IRCC 29th Aug; I did the medicals on 31st Aug. My profile was updated to Medicals passed on 2nd Sept. Then I noticed that on my profile under Eligibility- we are reviewing and under background check shows -
I thot the Eligibility and background check would hv been done b4 dey send me medical request?

Gentlesoul3268:
Applying for them immediately

Please how will u do this? Visiting Visa? Did u use dem as home ties?

SouthernBreeze:
I just got a correspondence from IRCC demanding for my updated bank statement. I hope I'm safe, eligibility started yesterday. May 17th applicant

Wow! How common is this request for updated bank statement? For people that got approvals do they always request for it?

N does this imply that u cannot touch the money for POF throughout the duration of the application

Pls gurus in the house; which portal is most advisable to apply on. The old or new portal.
I’m trying to ascertain which has the fastest approval rate

Wow! Congratulations. Pls did u apply on the old or new portal. What documents did u submit?

Letusconnect:
Passport request!!!!
Upfront Medicals
Submitted application on August 4
Got PPR today!

Please what if the funds for POF are in a commercial bank (gtb) but came in as lump sum with explanation of a fixed investment with a MFB, will that suffice?

Bobomaigida:


Mba, not advisable. IRCC has been rejecting POF with MFB lately.

Terminalia:
PPR ALERT

MY TOBECHUKWU MOMENT IS HERE!
After 2 refusals, I finally got my visa
The story is long but let me summarise. I applied with my family on the 14th of May, 2023 and a refusal came in on the 1st of June. I was sad and confused so I reached out to some gurus here and they assisted me. May God bless their hearts.
I waited for my CBSA note and they just mentioned that my financials and asset were not enough, so I paid my full tuition and added to my POF but the exchange rate showed us shege. I submitted the second application on the 9th of July and after 4 days, breakfast was served again. This time, I cried and was discouraged. I didn’t know what could be wrong because I added a lot of documents and my SOP was tight. I lost hope and told my hubby that I was done with Canada
He sha encouraged me to apply alone the next day. Reluctantly, I submitted the application on the 14th of July and on the 9th of August, I got the golden message. It feels so surreal.
Special shout out to bobomaigida, zubizareta and dessymond394. These guys took their time to review my sop and offer useful pieces of advice on my application free of charge. May God continue to meet you at the points of your needs.
Application submitted : 14th July
Medical passed : 3rd August
PPR : 9th August
Update on passport submission @UPS.
UPS has moved from their office beside VFS to a new building, it’s on the same street but 5mins walk from the former office.

Congratulations 🎉 pls did u use old or new portal? N what documents did u submit

buyaka:


PPR for my kids!

Initially, my wife applied alone, and the application was approved. After the approval, we decided to apply for my kids while my wife was still in Nigeria.

 

Submitted: 20th June

Medical passed: July 26th

PPR: August 1st

 

Documents submitted

Int’l passport

Consent Letter

Bank statement

Photograph

Deed of Assignment for landed properties

Mum’s letter of intro

Mum’s visa

Mum’s letter of acceptance

Affidavit of sponsorship

Explanation letter

 

Thanks to @bullstriker, who handled both applications

Please what kind of visa did you apply for your kids? Visitors visa or study permit?

Bobomaigida:


Even though lump sum can be explained, and some VOs do accept the explanation, it will be better for you to use the funds to pay your full tuition and open a GIC account for your living expenses. If you do these, no doubts will be raised by any VO as to the availability of funds for your educational and living expenses. The N3.5mm and balance from the N15mm will be used for flight and miscellaneous.

Pls @Bobomaigida, in respect to this GIC account, how does one get funds back after opening the account if per adventure the visa is denied?

Calmdancer21:
This post is not intended to discourage anyone trying to come to Canada Rather my aim is to help make you better prepared.
1) Cheap tuition are often found in provinces where part time jobs might be very limited. As of today some students in Nova Scotia are having a really tough time financially. So please do your research.
2) Canadian schools are doing their best to cash out from international students which results in high number of admissions but please research about courses, do not pick course out of sentiments because coursework can be demanding. Imagine someone coming here with a kid and doing an M.eng course.
3) money is very important, student life limits your ability to hustle, yes people survive but not everyone has high threshold of handling pressure/stress.
Finally let’s populate Canada 🇨🇦 good luck and it shall rain PPR this month.

This your no 1 point, does that also apply to Saskatchewan? Cos I read that there are job opportunities though the tuition is cheaper than some other provinces

BenedictStinson:

It's not about how much is in your sponsor's account, if they are not parents or a spouse, they will usually need to "show" commitment eg by paying your fees and transfering your living expenses to your account. Its not about simply presenting a large account without any proof you will have access to it

Thanks a lot for your response. What other documents do I need to provide for proof of relationship

Please guys, if my uncle with 50m account balance is willing to sponsor me.m, what’s the process like? What documents are we required to submit?

Please for the experienced, how do I get POF before I apply for study permit. I already hv 11m but I need additional 15m to show so as to fully cover all expenses.
Is there any reliable company? how do I explain the lump sum?
Please I need help oooo

Bobomaigida:


You can but it is not a strong POF cos the funds are not readily available, I were you I won't use it.

I have my main POF, was just wondering if I can add it

Please can funds in PFA accounts serve as POF

Please I have an urgent question, for POF what is the rate IRCC use for conversion. When they say 10,000CAd, how much naira would that be?