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Maprince4:
Hello house, happy new year in advance.
I tried to do upfront medical exams, so I went online to book, they gave me 19th of January
2021 which is too far. Because I have submitted my application since November. Is there a way I can manoeuver the date to next week?

Good evening,

If you have not yet made any payment, you can try the other panel of pshysician if they have an earlier date for you to book for your medicals.

But if that is the earliest date you are able to secure, you would need to be patient. I dont think you will be able to manoeuver anything than to just wait for the 19th January should in case none of the two panel of physician has an earlier date than the 19th.

Hopefully, IRCC progresses your application further and sends you medical request before that date.

I wish you success and it will end in praise.

deommanuel:
Hello Everyone.

I had my Biometrics done on Tuesday, December 22 and received NSE request this morning, December 24. (I was literally shaking when I saw the donotreply email , plus I saw request letter on the portal and all my mind was medical request )

To continue with my question, I've Noticed some persons receive the NSE request later than some others. This leads to the questions I have..

1) Is there any chance IRCC looks at the applications before sending out NSE requests? The quickest NSE request I've seen here is 1 week if I'm not wrong.

2) If the answer to question 1 is YES, can any deductions be made from this quick response?

I look forward to your responses.

IT WILL END IN PRAISE

Yes, they always review applications before sending NSE request and even their request letter always have that starting remark " This is in reference to your application for a study permit. In reviewing your application, it was noted that you may be eligible for Nigeria Student Express. To get faster processing.................."

In response to your second question,unfortunately, no one can make any dedcutions and since we are not privy to their internal workings so it is just best to do your best in your applications, respond to their request as best as you can and leave the rest to God to handle.

It will end in praises

Ose2021:
Please can pension account be used as proof of funds?

No, it cant be used as proof of funds but it can be used as stong home ties and assets which would be one good reason to compel you to come back home. it will show you still have a job back home. If you can convince the VO that you are coming back to your job after your studies, the pension would be a good point.

Blavkmaann:
Na people like una Dey collect extra sheet for exam question Wey no suppose pass one page, if I never apply and gotten approved and I see this message I go just give up say, “NO NO, I’m not ready“

Wetin be this

Ahn ahn

Wetin I upload no reach 6

Passport
SOP - in client information
All those imm forms
Acct statement of 11m
My sponsors letter
Passport photo

N.B I didn’t upload POLiCe rEport SEF
(I had it but when I was applying I don high, so fan bow the thing comot for table I no even see am)

But all those times I never join Nairaland so I just run a German German

To the Glory of God Wey No Dey gree make world oooo laugh a Warri boy!
2 secs e clear for my passport

My point is

NO FEAR IF YOU NO GET ALL THIS MANY MANY THINGS! So where your power reach and leave the rest for God

I know my guy for Benin Wey upload everything (all + all) dem still send Weyrey go back

I Dey with my drink jarey!

Happy Xmas in advance

My brother, your post always cracks me up loooooooool. My profile is not to scare anyone. Everyone has a unique story. You need not upload that much documents,. It just depends on your story and how you have worded your SOP and support document to support that.

Congrats brother on your approval, please drink as many bottles biko but dont drink and drive oooh looool.

Wish everyone expecting a decision, PPR soonest.

Legacyedition:
Application refused. Glory be to God. We thank God for life.


I will have to refire by January.


Cc: frankrobbn1 how do I attend to this?.


I have applied for GCMS note since 2 months now. They gave extra 90days before it can be sent.

I am sorry about this after waiting all this while, lets wait for GCMS notes to drop so we know specifics concerns. Try to take a break this holiday. Optimistic, you will get it in your next application.

It will end in praise for you.

APPLICATION PROFILE

Did Upfront Medical on September 16, Submitted Application 4th October, 2020, Received NSE Request Letter 19th November,2020, Responded 26 November 2020,, Review of Addtional Documents Started November 30th, Eligibility Review Started Dec 2nd, PPR dropped Dec 7.

Submitted the underlisted forms as required:

1. Application for study Permit Made Outside of Canada (IMM1294)
2. Family Information (IMM 5257) - I declared only my immediate siblings and parents.
3. Application for Temporary Resident Visa Made Outside of Canada (IMM 5257) . I have only travelled out of the country only once and that was Dubai, even though the United Arab Emirates is not considered as a strong factor for travel history, i still declared it and stated the metro stations of the two places where i stayed (IF YOU HAVE NEVER TRAVELLED OUT,DONT PANIC, YOU CAN GET VISA ON A VIRGIN PASSPORT).

LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE SECTION:

Started this section with a Table of Content to show - Serial No, List of Attached Documents, Institutions/Professional Bodies;

A- Unconditional Certificate of Acceptance - University of New Brunswick (MBA)
B- First Degree Certificate
C- First Degree Transcript
D - Professional Accounting Certificate - ICAN
E - Professional Accounting Transcript - ICAN
F - Accounting Technicians Scheme - ATS
G - Foreign Credential Evaluation Report - Foreign Credential Service of America.
H - IELTS Test Score.

PROOF OF MEANS OF FINANCIAL SECTION.

I also started this section with Table of content as above so the VO will know which page to look for what.

A - Affidavit of Declaration of Income
B- Bank Reference Letter ( From my bank where my salary account is domiciled)
C - 6 Months Bank Statement ( Salary Account)
D - Pension Statement of Account
E- 2 Months Payslip
F- Certified Audited Statement of Networth of my parents signed by a firm of Chartered Accountants with seal.
G-Letter of Sponsorship and support signed by my both parents.
H- Motthers Bank Reference Letter.
I - Mothers Bank Statement.
J- All Incorporation Documents of my mums business.
K - My Dads Tenancy Agreements.

CLIENTS SECTION:

This section had alot of documents so i started with a Table of content to show Page Number, List of Documents & Source/Issuing Institutiion;

A - Statement of Purpose (4 Pages in length with Sub headings)
B - Police Character Certificate
C - Curriculum Vitae
D - Letter of Introduction from Current Employer (Reference Letter)
E - Birth Certificate (Myself and Siblings)
G- Passport Data Page (Parents)
H - SSCE Certificate
i - NYSC Certificate.
J - Letter of Employment from Current Employer.
K - Letter of Confirmation of Employment
l - Promotion Letters in Current Employment.
M - Appraisal Letter of Outstanding Performance
N- Copy of Staff Identity Card
O - Employment Letters from Previous employment
P - Estate Valuers Report on Land and Residential Building.
Q - Pictures of Family ( with footnotes decribing persons in the picture)
R - A picture of Myself and Colleagues in workplace
S - Copy of Lagos State Tax Clearance Card(Myself and Parents)

I hope these helps for those who requested for my profile.
NB: Try to put a lot of effort in working on your SOP and have people review it for you, make sure you attach support documents you have quoted in your SOP.

It will end in praise, i wish everyone good news soonest.

silvamania:
My personal New Brunswick person

So happy for you but that’s a really fast process . I will be reaching out to you later on

All the best in Canada

Have a great holiday ahead

Thanks bro, i also wish you good news and looking forward to seeing you in Canada,

ConradAce1:
Congrats.
Do you mind sharing your profile ?
What program you went in for & list of documents submitted.
Thanks

Thanks bro, ok someone has also asked this from me, i will plan towards this please give me before end of the week.

The EAGLE has landed. I got my stamped passport delivered to me by DHL this morning.

I wish every one waiting a posiive decision soon.

Rootiab:
Good morning everyone, for those in Abuja. Where did u do your medicals?

See address on link below

https://nigeria.iom.int/contact-information/contact-us

Betterlife2018:
How did u achieve the bolded. The requirement for claiming "2 more or cert" is that one of the cert must be at least 3 years-
Anyway WES has the final say here- ur ECA report will tell u if u can claim 2 or more cert. WES might still evaluate ur BSC accounting as 3 years - just start the process here-www.wes.org and hope for the best.

Hi Betterlife2018,

I got admission into Babcock with my ICAN certificate so i was exempted from 100 level and 200 level that was how i came about 2 years First degree.

I also have a credential evaluation report from Foreign Credential Service of America. (FCSA)

I dont know if i answered your question

Dear All,

Please i have a question, would it matter if First degree was 2 years (300 level and 400 level). I have the folllowing

- First Degree in Accounting from Babcock Univeristy but 2 years

- ICAN Certificate

- ATS Certificate

What do you think about evaluation of these documents please and how do i go about the WES evaluation, i am clueless about it.

adeenzo:
I tracked my passport and got the following update: The decision envelope for your application, tracking ID No. XXXXXXX has been collected from the Canada Visa Application Centre, Abuja on 2020/12/16.
Does this mean that my passport is now with DHL?
Because I did a 2-way courier service with DHL and I tried tracking the return WAYBILL NO, on DHL's website but it's not showing the package has been received.
Do I get in touch with DHL or Abuja VFS?

Hi Adeenzo, i have similar update as yours and on contacting DHL yesterday, they just sent me a mail that mine is booked to be picked up before 6pm today.

I think you should chase DHL at nginquiry@dhl.com; track@dhl.com; ngdispatch@dhl.com. Dont forget to atatch the return waybill and quote the waybill number as a subject on the mail.

Keep bombarding their mails, they always respond to mails fast.

Good evening, please who has travelled with Emirates or have an idea if there is any need to present COVID test result for Emirates Airline?

Phatkayconcept:
Hi guys, I'm having a very difficult time with VFS and UPS. On Friday, VFS said that they have shipped my passport through their in-house UPS to my address in Ibadan.

Since Friday , I have been waiting for UPS to arrive. Yesterday, they called me from their Ogunlana drive UPS office and asked if I have received my passport and I said no that I am waiting for them all day long. They said I will get it, yesterday passed, I didn't get it. Later in the evening, their tracking website said technical issue, that my package will be delayed.

Today, I got a message from a man from their office and he said they have shipped my package to badagry, when I wrote clearly that my address is Ibadan.

Guys, does anybody have any ups contact that can connect me with Ogunlana Drive or any UPS number in Lagos. Or anyway I can help myself in this situation.

Both VFS and UPS number that called me are not going through. This VFS are filled with useless and unprofessional people.

Hello Bro, can you try sending them an e-mail and escalate to this email : ngcustomerservice@ups.com and see if there is improvement.

Phone calls might be taken for granted but an e-mail cannot be ignored becuase everyone is seeing it and it is documented especially when the escalation is coming from a customer.

It will end in praise, sorry about the whole drama.

owolabia:
OK.

Paper or online application?

Online October 4th

OtunbaTee:
October 4th people are getting reply today, hopefully October 8th this week or next.

It will end in praise o!

Amen, it would end in praise for you by God's grace.

owolabia:
Congrats
Did you receive ghost update or you receive email and check ur GCkey account to see everything?

No i did not get a mail, i just did a random check on my GCkey and saw the Ghost update and saw all the details when i logged in.

Akannitommy:
Great news. Congratulations!

Thanks Brother

My counterfoil has dropped and status has changed to approved with todays date December 14, 2020.

Backgound check completed.- Apparently, it stated my background check has been completed on November 9,2020.

Eligibility Review also completed today Dec 14, 2020.

I wish everyone waiting for a decision good news soonest.

JustMellow:
Hello kelvine95,

How did you get to know the bolded?

Despite the funding, in order to address the VO's concerns, these are my suggestions to you (based on assumptions before the arrival of your notes).

1. Get a Letter of Support from your mom.

It doesn't necessarily have to be huge but she can at least transfer any possible amount out of the $10kCAD to give weight to the LOS.

2. Get a study leave letter to support the already employment documents at hand.

3. Include your BS or MBS, which ever is applicable

4. If you don't have personal assets, use your future plans and current job (career advancement) if lucrative to demonstrate a strong HT

5. Give a breakdown of the full coverage of the funding letter or certificate and the length in which the extra funds your mom will transfer to will also cover or go

6. Present any membership certificate in your possession (if applicable)

7. Since you're a research student, approach a Senior Lecturer, Dr., Prof., HOD or Dean in your graduate school that you can easily have a mutual rapport.

Explain your situation with evidence (full funding letter, refusal letter, LOA etc)

Ask for assistant for a verifiable Letter of Attestation address to the VO that acknowledge your possible return to an ongoing research work that you are part of. That you will return in time for the presentation ceremony... (If applicable)

8. There is also the Power of Attorney stating your control over your mom's or late father's property (if applicable)

Endeavour to think deeply for answers, only way to stroll pass this artificial hurdle.

All the best

I like this your response, it will end in praise.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9AFmuDIw5M

Popoolam:
Evening guys

Sorry, has anyone noted any timeline between when eligibility review starts and when a final decision is made?

There is no timeframe, decision can come at anytime and by God's grace yours will be positive, just leave it to the hands of God who has the final approval. I understand the anxiety.

You may want to apply for your GCMS note if you wish. Someone on this forum has not gotten a decision but the GCMS note reads that the application has been approved.

It will end in praise.

Iffylove:
Good evening to everyone
Please I want to inquire if anyone has gotten admission to UBC for a graduate program without the submission of GRE.... The course I am applying for states that GRE is optional...
Since they said it is optional, I want to know if the submission of GRE by other applicants can give them more advantage in the assessment of their applications for admission.
Thank you all.

Hi Iffylove,

You can try to put your best foot forward by drafting an interesting strong statement of purpose to your advantage to convince the admission officers that your background would count as a positive factor to overlook the GRE requirement for you like sighting maybe your work experience, leadership positions you have held, managerial positions you have occupied or maybe your educational and professional background and stating what you intend to achieve and bring onboard to your fellow cohorts from an african perspective into the classroom.

Those who submitted GRE scores might get the advantage of schorlarships and funding.

Wish you success.

Babyboy2020:
Pls I’m having the same issue ... how do I get mybankstatement from first bank

Please check your mail, i have responded.

All the best.

rebecausoro:
Complete landing gist

I flew from Uyo to Lagos on Tuesday evening and I stayed with a family friend for the night. I arrived the airport around 10am for a flight of 1.40pm. I thought I was early until I saw the queue. Quick tip: even if your flight is for 6pm, get to the airport around 12pm and stay there till they are ready for you .

Ethiopian airlines usually do manual verifications of all students travelling to Canada. You really need to be there on time for this because the man doing it is slow and doesn't care about your time. He asked for proof of enrollment, admission letter, ArriveCAN slip, and visa page. Please make at least two copies of all of these too. After showing him, he'll snap and then send to someone via WhatsApp to verify. Once confirmed, your passport will be given a number and you'll then proceed to where it will be scanned again for secondary verification. After this stage, you will then go to where you can get a boarding pass.

The plane left Lagos around 2pm. I was seated at the back and had space to stretch legs . We got to Addis Ababa around 7pm (Nigeria time) and then we entered a long queue for onward movement. From Addis Ababa, we went to Dublin for refueling and then to Toronto. Upon arrival, we talk a long walk (very long o) and got to immigration people. The woman that attended to me asked for these (in the following order):
1. Declaration slip (will be given to you in the airplane)
2. Passport
3. LOI
4. Student Status letter (enrolment letter)
5. School fees/tuition receipt
6. ArriveCAN page (apparently, I didn't even fill my own well and was delayed for a while. Make sure you fill yours well)
7. POF
8. LOA

She asked me the following:
Which department were you admitted into?
Why did you choose MUN?
What is your name?

Then she took my finger prints and issued me a Study Permit for 3 years (my program is for 2 years but I don't know why it was issued in excess).

I went to wait board a St John's flight after a long wait at the airport. Got to St. John without qualms. Reach my apartment, checked in and slept off.


Exams start on Monday. Canada is beautiful and nice. I love the place. Good luck to all who are applying or will soon come.

It has ended in praises.

Well explanatory and detailed, thank God for journey mercies, please i sent you a private message.

Please who has travelled with Emirates? what was your experience? was any COVID test result required?

Please for those who have recieved their passport from VFS Abuja, how many days did it take from this stage on attached. It got to IRCC Abuja two days ago.

Good morning, anyone going to UNB, Federicton, lets know ourselves.

NairaLuck:
It's in Nairobi, I think they'll dispatch yours and mine together as one batch, cause their holiday is fast approaching

Nairaluck, please do you have an idea what date VFS start their holiday?

Oluwayemisi0507:
@Frankrobbn1, I am so sorry to disturb you but please answer me.

I have to decide by tomorrow morning pleaseeeee.

Hi Oluwayemisi, The Nigerian Student Express(NSE) has same similarities with the Student Direct Stream(SDS) which applies to some selected countries unlike the NSE that applies to Nigerians only. The Student Direct stream accepts both General and Academic Test scores but the Nigeria Student Express (NSE) just kicked off this year so some things are not yet pretty clear as to the position of the IRCC and hopefully they are able to put more clarity just for example on the issue of the mybankstatement certificate which not all commercials banks has keyed into etc.

Now looking at the NSE letter, they were not specific whether the applicant should submit General or Academic Module so i think you should go ahead and submit your General Test scores report and if you go ahead and register for Academic test , you will also be on track but be mindful of their deadline for you to respond, any is fine.

Dont base your decision on who has gotten Visa based on General Test scores submission. The VO wieghs a lot of factors on the applicant and makes his/her final decision.

So, i would allow you make your decision as to which.

Wish you success.

blcoolfemol:
This morning, I went out briefly and I was about 15 minutes away from home. Suddenly the call just entered .

Ups man: Hello! I am the UPS delivery man I am in front of your house.
Me: Argh! I went out briefly can you please come to the location?
Ups man: Do you have your collection slip with you?
Me:which one is collection slip again? I sent everything together at once.
Ups man: If you don't have the collection slip, I can't deliver I am returning it.
Me: Baba, please give me 2 minutes, I will join you now now!!

Na so I carry Okada o sharperly. I got to my house I saw UPS bike I didn't see the rider. I just moved closed to the UPS bike and hold it as if na my papa get am.

Opposite my house they are selling akamu and akara. The man was there sipping his akamu and he sighted and just holla me.

Me: Madam, please give this man more 1000 naira akara and 1000 naira pap.
UPS man screamed aahaan Oga you wan kii me.
Me: Oga free free all bills on me. Madam please satisfy this man and no collect one naira from him o

Ups man: Bros I am okay, I have been waiting for you and thank you for the payment of my meal.

So, I took the man to one corner and educate him well that I sent all my documents through DHL, your company should even be thanking me that I didn't do 2-way bill. And there is nothing like collection slip.

He now said what do we do? He doesn't want to be queried at work.

Me: Baba what do you want me to do? I have been waiting for this thing since God knows when.
Ups man: Can you do a photocopy of the front page of your passport, after you have opened this parcel?
Me: Baba that one na smallest thing in this life, I will do 30 copies if you want

Photocopy center is very far from house but I don't mind. We got there, opened the stuff, I shown him the visa page, is this where you want baba? He said yes.

Generator of photocopier no gree start o. At the end Gen start we made copy of my visa page.

Baba said my digital photo is not showing. I said but that's the page you requested. Well no problem, I think you need my passport datapage?

Ups man said Yes, I'm very sorry.

That's how the datapage was done for him and I collected my parcel.

Na so the story goo

To God will always be the glory.

Which one is collection slip again oooh? I also submitted everything.