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Uzomachukwuu:
Long Post Alert:

Talk about being happy, today is one of the happiest days of my past one year.

A year and six days after my first visa application (AOR June 16, 2020), I finally got PPR on my second application (AOR: Feb 26).

This has been a very tiresome journey. Initially, I thought that applying for PhD admission would be the most challenging part of it all, but I never knew that that was the easiest part really. Between Feb and March 2020, I got admission and funding offers from U of Manitoba, Western, and USask. Opted for USask. Submitted my first visa application on June 16, 2020, when I knew almost nothing about the Canadian visa application process. I hadn't even discovered Nairaland then. I committed one error, that of submitting only my funding offer letter as proof of fund, without submitting a bank statement. Sadly, that first application was refused based on personal assets and financial status.

Visa refusal: January 4, 2021

Guided by all the information I got from the good folks here on Nairaland, I reapplied on February 26.

AOR: Feb 26
NSE Request: Feb 28
I sent them my Mybankstatement and IELTS waiver request letter less than 20 minutes after the NSE request came in

Ideologically opposed to taking IELTS, I had preemptively written and armed myself with an IELTS Waiver Request Letter, in which I argued against the logicality of asking an English PhD student to submit IELTS test scores. Silly me though, that letter sounded as if I was beefing with IRCC — and, yes, I was really mad at them due to my initial visa refusal.

You see, one of the things that made me very angry about that first visa refusal was that in the GCMS notes I obtained weeks after the painful hit, the visa officer remarked twice that they had asked me over three months earlier to send my bank statement or that of a sponsor, which I failed to do. Dianyi, I didn't receive any email from them requesting for any such thing. And there was no request letter sent via GCKey either. So I just couldn't understand their wahala. My guess is that probably due to a glitch in their system, the email they generated ended up not getting sent to me, even though it was showing in the 'Outgoing' section of the GCMS notes. So my blood was hot as I was writing the IELTS waiver request, which they never actually honoured, as I learnt.

Program of Study: PhD in English
Age: 27
Marital status: Single
MA (2019)
NYSC (2016-17)
BA (2015)
Travel experience: None
Work experience: 3
Current employment: Freelance writing


Documents submitted

1. My personal bankstatement: Containing just ₦1.5m
2. Funding offer from USask: Dean's Scholarship of 22k + Tuition waiver
3. Letter of support from popsy (I didn't submit his bank statement)
4. MA transcript (GPA 5.0)
5. MA statement of result
6. BA transcript (CGPA: 4.17)
7. BA certificate
8. WAEC
9. FSLC (Lol)
10. Birth Certificate
11. My land survey document
12. Statement of Purpose (5)
13. Letter Explaining How I intend to fund my studies (4 pages)
14. Curriculum Vitae
15. International Passport
16. e-Medical Slip
17. Digital photo

18. Admission Letter from USask
19. Confirmation of Enrolment

21. PhD Supervisor’s Letter, advocating for me to be issued a visa

22. Attestation Letter from a senior lecturer (my mentor) in UNN, highlighting my academic merits and good conducts

23. Notification of a FUTURE Job Offer from the Head of my Department in my former University, stating that the department will be happy to offer me a job after my PhD in Canada (Lol)

24. Letter of Recommendation from my Master’s Supervisor

26. Certificate of Merit from my NYSC PPA (2016-17)

27. I didn't submit any letter of recommendation or introduction letter from my most recent former employer (make them hold their wahala, abeg)

28. Certificate of Service as a Cadet-Member of the NYSC Road Safety Club

29. Birth Certificates and Passport of my Siblings


Eligibility review started on April 22, that's two days after I contacted the office of the MP representing USask to make enquiries on my behalf regarding the lag in updating my application.

Medical was updated on May 18.

Oh, boy! Na then wey the real anxiety come start. Coming here to Nairaland everyday to read other people's testimonies became like a full time job for me, just as my fingers got automatically configured to opening my GCKey account more than 20 times a day: almost as a first thing anytime I bring up my phone to press.

At a point I almost fell into huge depression. Put off my phone line, got off WhatsApp, deactivated my Nairaland account (that's why you'll see that this current moniker I'm using is newly created, just one alphabet different from 'Uzomachukwu' which was the account I had previously been using here).

Last week when Omalinze (whose visa application I prepared and submitted the same period I was working on my second application) called to tell me that his visa has been approved, I was happy and, yet, cried. Mine was an ambiguous mix of happiness and sadness. He too understood, and kept reassuring me that I was going to get my PPR soon. But you see, one of my 'positive' personal failings, if at all it should be so-called, is that I'm a man who is very much taken to the hermeneutics of suspicion, a young man who has been trained by life to believe in working from the point of pessimism (suspicion) towards the middle point of reality (concrete experience), before arriving at the point of optimism. So it's usually difficult for me to let myself be persuaded to move from pessimism to optimism without first beholding, almost like a Thomas (well, in Nigeria, suspicion has its many uses).

PPR: June 21, 2021.

All I can say about this journey is: All glory be to Jehovah, the father of tender mercies, alone.


And to all the persons here doing the fine work of elucidating the many riddles of IRCC, and helping others through their application, I say: May what you desire locate you. Thanks to you all.

Congratulationsss...I can imagine how happy you must be. I sent you a DM....but you didn't respond. I guess this must have been the time you were away. Congratulations once again

Psamuelh:
Yes,she mentioned Manitoba

Beware of scams. Must be those agents on IG painting the whole process as something easy. If you can show evidence of what you've been up to since you graduated, you're good to go. I'd advise you keep the money you're about to pay that agent. Buy an exercise book and do research. Look at a course you're interested in studying...a course that has lucrative career prospects. Research for approved designated institutes offering that course or those courses, (make sure any school you choose is eligible for postgraduate work permit. Compare tuition fees based on your budget, after researching ...apply to the school or school(s) you want by yourself. This is easy, with your WAEC and secondary school transcripts, you're good to go. Most schools do not require IELTS for Nigerian applicants. Apply for a later start date to enable you ample time for visa processing. After securing your admission, pay your tuition or tuition deposit. Before paying, make sure you read and understand the school's refund policy in case of visa denial or other unforeseen occurrence.


My 2kobo

Luckymama:
It’s been quite stressful, coping with work and online school. I do check on the thread once a while sha. All thanks to God

Ohh...Welldone and welcome back our ex guru

Luckymama:
Update and Landing gist. Sorry this will be long but I wanted to update the house on some issues that were coming up when I was active on the thread (Part 17).

[/b]Background[b]. I applied for the study visa in 2020 during COVID. Deferred my admission till May 2021. I am female, married with children. I didn’t apply with my husband or children, but they all had existing U.S and Canadian Visas. The plan was to travel with the family, then apply for my husband’s work permit within Canada.

With Covid restrictions, I couldn’t travel with my family when school started so I started online. Someone advised me to send an email requesting exemption for my family members to travel with me, which I did. I first applied for the children attaching their birth certificates, my student visa and their birth certificates. After receiving theirs, I applied for my husband. Attached our wedding certificate, his proof of funds and his visit visa. He was also granted leave to travel.

We landed at Vancouver, and while filling the passport update form, stated that my family was going to be with me for the duration of my studies. There’s a separate section where students and new immigrants are processed. We were directed to that section. The lady processing me asked what documentation we will need and I said I needed a Spouse Open Work Permit for my husband and landing record for my children. She asked if I had applied for it before leaving my country and I said no, but I would like to have it. After conferring with one of her colleagues, she asked if I travelled through the U.S and I said no. Apparently if you transit through the U.S, it’s easier to get your Work permit at the border. Anyway after some hesitation she gave us the required permits.

IMPORTANT POINTS:
1. For those that are able to, it’s easier to get documentation from within Canada. If for instance your children are American citizens or your husband already has a Canadian visiting visa, it’s better to wait until you are all within Canada to ask for documents. A Spouse open work permit can take more than 6 months to process from Nigeria

2. Always ask for what you want. Initially I was afraid to ask for the work and permit at the boarder, because it is clearly stated on the website that if you know your family is going to stay with you during your studies, then you must apply at the same time. I was worried that they will question me on why I didn’t apply for my spouses work permit when I applied for my student visa. But I sha summoned up
Courage and asked. The worst that can happen is they will say no.

Thank you to all who have been giving selflessly on this thread. Every step of this journey, from my first US visa and Canadian visa, to the entire process of getting the study visa would not have been possible without the advice I got from this thread and other threads on the travel section. May all who are on this journey also get successful results. It is, and will continue to end in praise.

Been a long time you were away! How are you doing mama?

Jideks:
I declared that I will testify on this thread!

I just received my BVL and PPR

See eh, truly what God cannot do does not exist! It's not just a slogan! It's real! I'm a first time applicant (23rd April) and if I share my timeline it will be unbelievable!

I'll share it later, let me catch my breath first!

God I am your child ooo...Cannot wait to announce mine. Tapping from your blessing. Congratulations!

Intrepid01:
It's PPR guys, just this morning....I'll update later....

Let it keep flowing!

Esmeob:
God has done it ooo!!!!

It has finally ended iin praise!!!!

PPR Alert!!!!

March 17 applicant.
This God is tooooo much.

Will be back later today to share timeline.

Congratulations! Tapping from your blessings this beautiful morning!

Darmison:
I can't explain this feeling guys. I feel like screaming. On top of that I dey get one kind fear say I dey dream...

It's PPR guys.

Yassss! Let it keep flowing.
Congratulations!

olabisi6438:
no I haven't.
my agent used his email. so its redirecting back to his email

I'm not so knowledgeable about this but I think you can create a new gckey...then use the "link an existing application" feature to link your new gckey with your old one. You'll be asked for your UCI number, application number and some security questions.

All my best!

olabisi6438:
why are you people so offensive in this nairaland
didn't I know Google before I came here to ask or I haven't done everything I could.

I didn't know a *simple search on Google would do.

Easy o jeje...Take it slowww ooo.
She was trying to help.
Were you able to change your password?

Dabricious:
Good evening my people....
I have been saying it here since last week that God is in my neighborhood and truly he is.
My PPR came in this morning 8:42am.
God came through for me, I applied on the 23rd of February. I am a 2nd time applicant.

You still said this yesterday
God is in my neighbourhood also.
He is coming through for me very soon.
Congratulations sis!

InaNla:
Welcome!

If you plan to start investing in US stocks, you came at the right time when the market is just recovering.

Happy investing!

Mama
Welcome back!

Aissy:
Please what can I do?

Take this with all seriousness! A chareback must have been done in your application. And if you used an agent, he is 90% responsible for this. I have seen 2 people who got 5 year bans each due to this. Please take it with all seriousness and ensure the 235CAD is paid. If the agent says he has paid it again, ask for a receipt. Do not allow any agent complicate your problems!

Zocken:
Good morning people. Quick questions;
1. Is it mandatory that the bank statement for Visa application should be for 6 months and more? I ask because with the way Naira is depreciating, I have a business I want to do for 3 months to make more money, rather than keep the money in my account. I intend to apply for Feb 2022 intake
2. If I am doing Feb 2022, when can I start the admission application?
3. In the absence of lost WAEC certificate, could NECO be used for Post Graduate Diploma?
4. I have deleted my Express Entry account because of low points and decided to pursue the academic route. I would be applying for PGD even though I have Masters, which I had done WES with and details supplied in my initial EE. Hope it won't raise a red flag?

So sorry for my plenty questions, I just don't want to make mistakes.

God bless as you give your thoughts

1. Yes, on CIC's website, it is 4-6 months. But to stand a better chance. It is advisable to submit a bank statement of 6 months or 1 year. And for the NSE route, it is mandatory to submit a mybankstatement of 1 year.

2. It is best to start now if you want to resume in the Winter semester. The earlier the better.

3. I don't have any idea about this.

4. It has been known that applications get denied due to lack of career progression. But wait for a guru to address this

Klem28:
Good morning my people! Please I submitted my application on May 15th. I decided to do upfront medical with Q-Life yesterday and was given just an e-medical information sheet, saying that my report would be sent to IRCC within the next 10 working days. I have read people saying they raised webform to upload their medical after undergoing it. Please what should I do at this stage? What's your best advice?

Scan your e medical sheet and send as a mail and webform to both Lagos and Nairobi.

Spectro:
I wanna say thank you to everyone here who have been supportive. Your kind words are deeply appreciated. Life is a journey, and moments like these are what make it worthwhile. The little things we do for others, the kind words, the friendly gestures, and the lessons learnt.

I am not new to failure, even though I have experienced great success. I know this is not the end of the road, but an eye-opener and a path to true victory. I will not drown in disappointment, but will be proactive and as quick as the wind.

I pray that those hoping to receive PPRs will get their heart desires. But wherever you are across the world, it's fulfilling your life's purpose that counts. May God continue to strengthen you all and be a blessing in your lives.

Yeah, I had upfront medical examination. It is well with you all.

Spectro our guru!
Thank you for all your efforts in assisting others. I hope that whatever decision you make will be the best one for you. May God strengthen you also. Do not lose hope. The best is yet to come!

dupsydooo:
Please what are the documents you submitted when you wanted to apply in seneca

Unofficial transcripts. WASSCE Certificate. Testimonial An essay. I cannot remember very clearly
Applied to Seneca in 2019 so it's hard to remember correctly

Chimahsom:
I just got my ppr ����

Congratulations. Big big hugs to you!
We'd appreciate your timeline and a little bit ginger to we PPR hopefuls

Ketima:
Thanks ola for today. You were helpful.

As for Qlife. After stopping at Eko hotels, I used my Google map to walk down to Qlife. It was trekkable and then form of exercise. Lol

I trekked there also when I went for my medicals. I'm glad I was able to help.
Rooting out for you mama.
I pray your application comes out successful!

idolda:
I have 2 Gamestop shares I abandoned in my account, just decided to check today and I was surprise the share jumped but can't sell as Trade212 is having a delay. I stopped buying stocks this week and selling anyone with a profit of 10% (except NIO) while I wait for market to crash lol

Update

Finally sold for a profit of £119

Why are you predicting a crash?

ifeoluwadayofun:
Big thanks.
Pls from Obalende or CMS, how do I get to QLife?

From Obalende, take a bus going to Eko Hotel. Alight at the last bus stop. From there, you can take a bike going to Sinari Daranijo (I don't know if this spelling is correct). From Sinari Daranijo, locate Prince Odedina Street, it is Off Sinari Daranijo. Qlife is 155A on Prince Odedina Street.

fejiromich:
This is great news.. September 2021...Hv you gotten your study permit yet? Pls let’s connect..

I'll send a mail

Mobi22:
Wait ooo it’s Deomanuel
Omo hes really a nice guy
I could only reach him on Facebook

Egobaba we can’t wait to have you back

He is ooo...I just hope people come through for him

Silas12345:
So sad I got my refusal letter today.... Since February 3 I applied

DO NOT GIVE UP!
Please fire back!
This country isn't worth it

fejiromich:
Richard Robinson is not a college or university oh.. I think it’s a private fashion academy... and I doubt you can get post work permit when you are done..

I will advice you go with some of the schools he mentioned up there.,. And because of the back and forth with submitting and reviewing portfolio (this can take awhile) you can apply for a fashion business or mgt course...

I got admission to Seneca college within 2 weeks of submitting application (fashion business mgt)

Hi Fejiro,
What intake are you for?
Also resuming in Fall at the School of Fashion in Seneca. Newnham Campus

Lianna2020:
Please let’s not ignore even if it’s 1k each of us.




Just sent a token to him

Sent my chicken change also.
Literally cannot wait to have him back here

Lamideyy:
Good morning guys
I hope you all are doing great
[/b]PLEASE WE NEED YOUR HELP
so I emailed DeoEmmanuel as you all know him on nairaland on the 20th of last month to see if he was doing fine.
I noticed he had not been online for some weeks so I decided to reach out.
And this is a screenshot of the email he sent
So I messaged him this morning as well to tell him about the person that just got PPR that made good remarks about him
A screenshot of our chat is below
[b] HE DEFINITELY MISSES YOU ALL
[/b] NAIRALANDERS CAN WE HELP HIM GET A NEW PHONE PLEASE
[b] HIS ACCOUNT NUMBER IS
3116819210
Name: David Emmanuel
First Bank
Any amount could go a long way
Thank you all for you time
One love Fam!

Awww
So kind of you.
We'll do the little we can. He has really been helpful ngl

Ketima:
Guys pls we are heading to OBALANDE to go for biometrics. How do we go from there. Pls is urgent as we are heading to OBALANDE now. We don't live in lagos. Thanks

From Obalende, take a bus to Lekki/Ajah. Alight at Ikate busstop. Then cross to the other side. Walk in and ask those bike men to direct you to vfs global or manor hall. A 2 minutes walk.

It will end in praises

Ishola049:
Good day House,
Please I have a sister that got admission for fall 2021 just 3days ago, but I want to defer d admission to January 2022 because of d time lapse for the visa processing, she is undergraduate that was given admission for diploma her mother will be her sponsor and she is just 18yrs of age.
Please what are d documents needed to start d process of her visa application.
D guru in d House kindly help with necessary informations and documents needed to start d application.

More Ppr coming this month by God Grace!!!!!!!

Take a look at the first page of this thread. Some gurus did a detailed list of documents required for study permit application.

All my best

Abidob:
Can you shed more light please

Processed an admission to University of Manitoba for someone. Secured admission...the individual paid over a 100k for visa...then over 200k separately for biometrics. He also lied a lot and refused to release the login details for GCKey. Then asked the individual to pay over a 100k for login details. The person in question was later denied

LeadMobile:
Has anybody heard about wokos travel.
Please I need information about them.
Thanks in advance

Be careful!!!
Very careful!
Heard about a scam of over 500k with wokostravel
I don't know how true it is though

ManLikeB:
I would appreciate if I could get help from anyone who knows how the CAQ works and how I can apply for it

@blavkmann Hopefully I'm right about the moniker's name. Try to reach out to him