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Pee2Jay9:
Thanks for these encouraging words and recommending Uni of Windsor. Pls did you submit your application with GRE score? I intend to apply for Engineering Management and it seems GRE is needed and are the school fees on the website per year or term? I just want to be double sure

Also, I'm about to apply to University of Manitoba but the supervisors, even as I intend to study course based masters, aren't responding so I think I should chop agidi like you and quote any name I like in that section and send a final email up the chosen supervisor telling him that I've chosen him in my application
I wonder why the school even requires a supervisor for course based MEng

Thanks in advance for responding.

Actually, I wrote GRE because I was initially interested in studying in the USA. But with Uwindsor, for my course, they didn't request for it, so I didn't submit it. However, if your course requires the GRE exam, it will be best you appear for the exam and Ace it as much as you can.

If you choose to apply without the consent of a supervisor, it's not a big deal. But then, ensure you at least meet the minimum requirements. Afterwards, there can only be two negative scenarios, they either switch you to course based or denial your application altogether.

If you are aiming for a course based program, I think the conventional practice is that 'you do not need a supervisor'.

librangyps:
Hello everyone,

I'm unable to get a stamped bank statement. My husband requested for one year bank statement from his bank via email but the pdf copy of his statement is not stamped and he insists he wont walk in to the bank this period that I can use it like that.

I have my own statement showing tuition for one year,

Scholarship to cover 1 year living expenses

I only needed his account as a co sponsor to show availability of more funds.

Can I use the bank statement like that?

Dear Mrs, you have to talk things through with your husband. His decision can make or Mar your application. It doesn't really cost him anything more than the stress. Yes, it's stressful to walk in to the bank and do some transactions this days. But then, anything what doing at all is what doing best.

I was in your shoes few days back, I downloaded my sponsors bank statement and it wasn't stamped, I requested for mybank statement online and it didn't dropped. It occurs to me that I should use it like that, but no I didn't.

I explained things with my sponsor and she was kind to go to the bank, queued for about 6hrs before she was attended to. And eventually got a stamped statement forwarded to her mail.

I encourage you to encourage him to encourage you in your application by getting you what you really needed. Although, it may be possible to use the non stamped one, as long as it is genuine. After all they usually do their verification and they can even asked you to send an updated statement later if they wish.

Good luck.

Yang2020:
Thanks Bro. I appreciate the contribution. Have been doing most of the things you mentioned and I will try and incorporate those have not been doing. Kind of stressful but I believe it will end well. At some point, I was thinking it's because I couldn't finish with a first class. But I will keep head high.

Well, I had a first class, but I wouldn't say your GPA isn't strong either.

Even with my first class, I can't remember how many profs I contacted, at a point, all my inbox msg was a failure msg ' Sorry, I am not taking any student at the moment'.

I even get agidi, I applied without any supervisor accepting me, I got rejected, or got switched to course based. In total, I applied to about 10schools in Canada and USA. Until one day, @Blema came through for me, and I gave Uwindsor a shot. I found a supervisor and also got some sort of funding.

So, keep trying, its not all about class, there is a spirit of believing too.

Meanwhile, I am still writing my Epistles to appreciate @Blema for her help.

Good luck everyone!

Yang2020:
Hi Cflow, please have tried getting supervisor from Manitoba and Saskatchewan uni after sending various mails last month but am yet to get a positive response. Two already replied that they can't accommodate more students. Engineering field. Had 4.1cgpa. Last two sessions Cgpa was around 4.7. Any advice please?.

Hi Yang, your question caught my attention and I would like to contribute and motivate you.

You see, getting a supervisor is a very demanding hustle. But in the end, it is always worth it. I was in your shoes of searching for a supervisor, to be honest, I spent more than 6months sending proposals, write up, and all, but no, it didn't work out.

But you know why it didn't work out? Because I haven't find a school that was meant for me. And when I found what is mine, the process was very simple and easy. I exchanged a conversation with the Prof and I sealed his interest the same day. I thought I was dreaming!

My advice for you is simple, keep trying, keep keeping up, be hopeful and trust the process.

Take note of this very vital stuffs when reaching out to your potential supervisor.
No generic emails
Read their interest, read their publications, get some information about their current projects and what their current students are working on.
Look for a supervisor that is currently searching for students, you will find this information on their personal webpage
Try to have customize your first message, very important.
Attach your RESUME and transcript. If you have a very strong background in a course that is related to the supervisors area of interest, mention it, boost about it.
Most importantly, find a supervisor whose interest fits well with yours.
If you have any publications, talk about it, and make sure you have an online directory for your papers..

Good luck.

Annettevoke:
WHICH APP WAS USED GTWORLD OR GTBANK APP. THE right one is GTWORLD AND IT TAKES A WHILE IT WILL COME.

I used GTBWORLD for my sponsor, it's more than 48hrs now, nothing came in. I even try it again the second time, still nothing came up and they have debited me 800naira plus at both attempt.

I won't advice anyone to try this process at all. The most frustrating this is, no way to make complain.

Dameelee:
hello!!!
Please I am about apply for my study permit, I'm in the process of getting a gift of deed from my dad but I'm not sure how to go about it. Is it okay to get it from Court of Appeal (my dad works with the court of appeal) or does it have to come form a law chamber?
I really hope someone understands what i mean.
Thank you.

Your dad will definitely know better. He is experienced in this thingy.

Jephehe:
BLV is not the end of story.




We shall all make it to the promise land.

Congratulations, please share your list of documents submitted to help others

Kellymaria:
Hi guys, I'm having a issue which is causing a delay.

My sponsor has completed the statement of account form through the gtb app for 'statement to embassy'

It's over 24hrs now, the account has been debited but there is no any notification or email from the bank. Is anyone having the same issues, please, how do you resolved it

I think luckymama have experience about this discussion

Luckymama:
That’s the family information form right? That’s the form I advised someone to download, print and sign, then scan back. They were shouting on me. Oya Frankrobbn and Anon123 come and explain to her how to sign family information form without printing it o.

My sister as for me, I printed it, signed all the portions for signing, scanned it back and attached it. Note that there is more than one place for signing. If you are not married, you have to sign the part that declares that you have never been married. Same with if you have no kids.

I don't mean to say you are wrong, but the instruction is very simply on the CIC page.
If you are applying online, do not print any form, do not sign.

Just put your name as it appears on your passport, then put date. As a final sign, once you are about to submit, they will also ask for sign, inform of full name to certify that all response are correct.

You can read through their instructions. Whichever way, God will make way for us all

Thanks

Great

Qudkom:
No it is actually a good proposition that you have a job waiting for you after your program in Canada. Also a good home tie especially if the salary and benefit is competitive. So if it's a salary range of 300/400k upwards then it's good.

N.b: It is always nice if the leave letter is from a reputable and verifiable organization.

Thank you very much. To be honest, I don't know the extent of the verification you are talking about. By my guess, nnpc, shell, federal govt jobs and others are definitely verifiable. But I ain't working with any of those. However, this company is registered with CAC and they have online profile. Does that clicked into the description of being 'verifiable'

Thanks

awahnnenna:
what is the minimum MSc grade that U of S will accept for people who want to do a PhD. Please help with an answer and any other necessary info. Thanks

You will be better informed if you check the eligibility/requirement details through the school

Hi everyone,

Please I am looking for the post that detailed List Of DOCUMENTS for study visa and their appropriate categories for uploading.

Anyone please help

Somebody help me please, I need employment letter sample, please if you have any please help me with it.

Very appreciated

Obasanjo280:
I put police clearance

How do you get it please

I want to find out please...

Those that have submitted recently, did you added police clearance letter to your documents.

Since Lagos is on shutdown I want to know if it is possible to get police clearance

oma22:
Timeline:
Application submitted: 8th March
Biometrics: 13th March
Medical request: 23rd April

Documents submitted are:
Acceptance Letter
School fees payment receipt
The relevant forms
Birth certificate
Nysc certificate
First degree statement of result
Evidence of work requirements to study (it came with my acceptance letter)
My pensions statement
Bank statement for the last 4 months
Recommendation letter from my formal manager in Shell (I used to work in shell as a contract staff before I moved to NLNG)
Payslip for 6 months
Professional membership certificates (I belong to American society of safety engineers and Canadian society of safety engineers and Rotary too)
My CV
My work ID card
My SOP
Letter from my mom saying that she is consenting to me traveling and that I will come back after wards
Passport datapage of my siblings
Few family pictures
Previous visas ( I have traveled to the Uk, Qatar and Dubai before)

Then from my co sponsor who is my sister, she is a staff in Shell Qatar:
Her sponsorship letter
Bank statement (it’s a savings account she said she set up for my schooling in Canada)
6months payslip
Letter from her place of work Shell Qatar
Her house lease there
Her residence permit there
Her marriage certificate
Her work ID

Hi dear, did you submit police clearance certificate

Adetayoade1:
Congrats

Congratulations, it will end in praises!

Don't forget to share your detailed profile and documents submitted to help those coming behind.

Best!

Anon123:
ADMISSION LETTER
TUITION FEE RECEIPT
TRANSCRIPT FROM FORMER SCHOOL
STATEMENT OF RESULT
WAEC CERTIFICATE 
APPOINTMENT LETTER
ID CARD
CV
STUDY LEAVE
PAYSLIP
BROTHER'S 4MONTHS STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT (Used his brother's dollar acct ball: $7kand Nigerian accts 3M)
AFFIDAVIT OF SPONSORSHIP (Brother)
PERSONAL BANK STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT(400k)
ASSETS DOCUMENTS
POLICE CERTIFICATE
BIRTH CERTIFICATE
PASSPORT PHOTO
COPY OF INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT
Brothers birth certificate, business docs

You will rejoice till the end.. I want you to please clarify the financial aspect

How much is the tuition fee( did you paid for a whole year) and I pressupose the duration of the program is 1year.
If the above is ryt, that means the other finances you quoted are for, say living expenses and others stuff.

Best!

nicerichard05:
All CIC form
Employment letter
Salary increment letter
Soa 4.2m (personal)
Sponsor SOA 67m+ (biological bro)
Sponsor documents
My land documents
Deed of gift with all neccessary doc from my father (house)
Deposit receipts
LoE
All my Cert
Etc

Your sponsors financial capability is wow. I hope it is not company account thou.

Best!

governorudeh:
Hello @Luckymama and other gurus that filles the online application.


Please I want to upload the form via online application. It still doesn't allow me to fill on my details.

It is just very stiff.

PLEASE I NEED YOUR HELP, HOW DID YOU GUYS DO IT

The system prompt says, you should activate JavaScript.
If you don't know how to get their, goto search in your computer, type JavaScript, if you have to update, install, or activate.
Do it

Insanity:
When did you apply and which program did you apply to?

I received my offer letter on the 12th of March, MEng Civil Engineering. I applied 18 Nov 2019 and got my offer this month, is your application status on eGas portal in progress?

Do you have any funding, whatsoever from the school.
An application status changed to 'in progress' some 4days ago. Do you have an idea , how long it may take to receive an update?

Graceee:
Plesse does anyone knows how long it takes University of Windsor to make a decision based on an application for admission??

When did you submit your application, the actual date is when your application status changed to 'all document received'

Luckymama:
Abeg make a put an for broken in case of external eyes. Na bicos point no reach for EE na Im push most pipu enter school runs. After d school, if you get work that will add to d points. Den some area dey give provincial nomination once persin don get work for their province. That wan na almost automatic PR bicos Provincial nomination na 600 points.
Now at the present, Ontario no dey give Provincial nomination for skilled workers and post graduate. So even if you finish d school get work, that extra 600 points no dey. Meaning after your one year program, you get 1 year work permit, then you pack ya bag dey go house. Except your points are already strong enough without the extra 600 from provincial nomination.
Compare that with B.C - once persin give you job offer, you can get their provincial nomination and PR don set be dat.

After completing the msc program, can't someone apply for job outside Ontario, say Manitoba or Alberta. And maybe after getting the job someone can file for pnp in that region.

In other way, after completing the msc program in Ontario, can't someone file for pnp in other region.

Glasses1:
Long post alert!!

Alhamdulilah Robil Al-Amin....

Its been a very long but fruitful journey for me...

4th January 2019, I got my refusal email on my visa application to Australia (Funny reason: Co was not satisfied that I would be able to pay subsequent fees after submitting statement of about 16 million naira (they just needed about 12 million)... Well.. long story... Moving on!!
I was going to try again but alot of people wanted me to choose Canada including parents cos they say Aussie is too far... after much hesitation, and fear cos I heard Canada study visa is very difficult especially if you have been rejected once from there or another country...I was too scared to risk my money...but as God would have it, Australia cancelled my admission because of the visa refusal and said I have to wait for another 6 months or so before I can re-apply again. I lost about 500k in my refund due to conversion rate..(mi o le cry).... There and then I said let me try Canada..

The Journey!
I applied to just 2 schools (Seneca college & one other one I cannot even remember) Seneca collected application fee, the other was free (still cant remember their name so dont ask me,lol.)... Seneca gave me admission in less than 2weeks, so I didnt care about the other school.. the deposit for Seneca was about 8k CAD (chicken change compared to Australia of 13,000 AUD *About 4mill naira) so I jumped on the offer and paid...

Now the gist... The 16 million I used when applying to Australia was no longer available (many happenings back at home took away alot of money so we were basically broke...lol), I resigned from my job about 2 weeks after I put in my application cos I got a better job, guess what? I lost the job after another 3 weeks (long story) so after submitting my application with job, I was worried that if they do background check with the company, they would say nobody with my name existed (mo teh)...lol... so basically I was applying without plenty money nor a job..Two red flags with CA..Toor

I submitted statement of account of my parents (Mom = 1.5mill naira + 3million Fixed deposit, Dad = 15,000 USD), I did not submit any of my account statement (cos na change full there)....did not want to implicate myself by myself..lol...., Submitted my SOP and letter of sponsorship (from my mother, written by me), submitted my company CAC document (note: I just registered last year and the company is for the future,hence I have never done anything with the company), submitted mom's CAC document to show she own her business, submitted dad's land document (worth 700k naira..lmao), and all other necessary serenren like passport of dad,mom, myself (note: I have never left Nigeria before *Virgin*)..

[bWhat I think worked for me:[/b]
With all the above, I would gladly say God first, then a convincing SOP!!!!!! SOP!!!! SOP!!!!! I cannot over emphasize this... I think I explained everything in detail such that the VO would not have any doubts or questions about all my documents..I wrote it like a story, connecting all points together (I even invited the VO for an end of year party in my village when talking about home ties) I did not have any home tie cos no property or job or anything..no wife no children... but I was able to tie my village people (lol) and the plans I have for them to my sop (dont ask me what, unless you are sending me 350k like I saw someone paid an agent here..lmao)....So I think I talked about everything in my SOP including my refusal and why they refused me even tho I know they can see, i still reported myself even blaming myself for the refusal and mentioned how I have now addressed it in this application (all na format, cos even the money no dey like that time)... So I'll repeat this, once your SOP is convincing enough, every other thing can be overlooked (to some extent oo..you still have to be reasonable with every other requirement, but if your SOP is vague, nobody cares about your millions or landed properties). I think once you write your SOP, read it out to yourself ans ask yourself if na me be VO, shey I laugh or dey excited about wetin I just read? Your answer should tell you what next to do..

Next thing is your letter of sponsor... I 'think' they like it when the person sponsoring you is directly linked to you (parents mostly)..next to boya brother or sister (with good reason) then others (which can only pass IF your explanation is the most reasonable on earth)..so if you have your parents alive, even if they do not have the money, send the funds to them from whoever is supposed to be your sponsor and write a great sponsorship letter... In my own, I made just my mom the sponsor and dad as backup reaosn was cos mumsy get moeny pass popsy at that moment and if I use popsy that means I'll be submitting his own statement of account (mistake I did with Australia)..so I only had to submit mumsy's statement and just 1 of popsy with the largest funds just as backup... so if yours is just one parent, use it well... In my sponsorship letter, I explained (as my mother) that I am sponsoring my son instead of his father cos we have planned it that way since we born am (that would make the vo see sense in why na she dey sponsor)...so basically explain the reason for everything, dont let them guess on your behalf cos u do not know to which direction they would guess and you wouldnt be there to say rara o, no be so...

Finally, I believe in the saying that 'you are the only one that can help you'.. I used agent when I applied to Australia and I still believe till date that some of the things she asked me to remove from my SOP was why I did not get the VISA (Gods plan tho)..so this one I said I was going to do it myself also considering the fact that all the guys I have there did it themselves too...That way, I was able to be unique with my application and read through over and over before submitting ensuring no mistakes (cos no sorry after submission o).... So if you are educated enough, I believe you can do this yourself, use google, use nairaland, use youtube, use your head..and you would be fine (sorry if I am spoiling business for agents here, but ee gbadun toyen)..

I think I have been able to inspire people here cos I always look forward to someone explaining like this when I was doing my application but no one..so I am going to be an exception and lift you guys spirit... It is not all rossy but believe!!

If you have any questions, I would try my best to attend to them..its hard using phone to do that..I had to use my computer to type this epistle..but i'll try my best..

Please NOTE: I do not help people write SOP's Oooo (well I might change my mind if I see 350k..lol).. I dont think I ever have that time with my new job..neither can I review (for now) but if you have question(s), feel free to paste it here (not private cos I would not see it nor will I drop my personal email 'ke ma lo fi message pa mi')... I'll be coming here often to render any help I can cos thats the right thing to do.

To all those awaiting visa grant, may the Almighty God that favored me amongst many favor you too... with the whole Corona self, I thought it was going to be hard but to God be the glory...

TimeLine:
Application Submitted: November 21
Biometrics: Nov 22
Medical Request: January 24
Medical Done: Feb 12
Medicals Passed: Feb 16
Correspondence Letter: March 2
Original Passport Request: March 2
Approval Email: March 16
Passport Collected: March 17

Institution: Seneca College
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Resumption: September 2020
Duration: 1 year
Program: Information Systems (Grad Cert)
Age: 29yrs and my parents are still my sponsor, so do not let anyone deceive you with age

What Next: Gurus in the house that have moved to CA, I need advise on what and what I need to come with, how to prepare myself and advice on flight and bookings for people that just left this year...

Who else is leaving before September!! (female most preferred as I no be gay..lol).. Toronto your boy is kamiiiinnn!!

PS: if you want to reply this post, after clicking on 'quote', pls cut out a larger part of my message before submitting your response to avoid taking up plenty space just to say congrats... Thanks!

Pray for the world! Cheers...

Congratulations, May you find luck on your new journey. I would have sent you a PM, but rule is rule.

May I humbly request for your SOP and sponsorship letter
As I guidance to craft mine.

Fatkideric:
Approval alert!!!

Hey guys I have been a silent reader since 2017 when my brother introduced me to this forum when he was applying for his study permit. He got his approval after 3 attempts and I have been learning since then because I know my day would come. I registered this year 2020. You guys are awesome and thanks for the information passed here.

School Admission in November 2019.
Applied via paper (Plus Biometric) on Jan 24rd 2020 (First Attempt)
Medical request on Feb 20th 2020
Did medicals (IOM) on Feb 25th 2020
Biometric Verification letter on March 5th 2020
Approval Letter 15th 2020. (On a Sunday right, I know).



Documents submitted;
 School Offer letter for fall 2020 (Winsdor) Masters program.
 Proof of Payment for Acceptance fee.
 Birth certificate (I’m 22 years)
 Undergraduate Transcripts & degree certificate (Accounting) (2.1, CGPA 4.35/5.00), graduated 2018.
 CV
 Sponsor’s Account statements (Enough Finance)
 Sponsor’s landed properties
 I don’t have any travel history though.
 Affidavit of support signed from the court
 Sponsorship letter by parents
 My professional qualifications, ICAN (ACA),AAT,PMP, ACCA, Microsoft office, Project Management
 My letter of Employment from office
 Increase in salary (2 times within my course of work)
 My salary account
 My pension account
 My personal account
 My investments and portfolios
 My fixed deposit accounts
 My NYSC certificate
 Statement of purpose (well crafted by me through research and made my intentions clear)
 My WAEC certificate
 My high school testimonial
 CIC forms of course

I will love to help as much as I can when I am available as I will like to help anyone and give answers to questions from the knowledge I have.

Cheers!

Congratulations on your Victory!

Can you please provide information on your finance outlook.

How much is your estimated Tuition+living expenses and how much did your sponsor printed out in statement of account.

I would like to know how much money gives one relaxed mindset in terms of financial outlook. Thanks.

Davidwali360:
I paid Maple Education 380,000 for my Visa and I was still rejected. I really feel bad now. How do I do this now?

So sorry for the heartbreak. My message for you is simple, TAKE IT BACK!

Make your mind and do this thing yourself. Once you are ready to get started again, review this thread to the back, as backward as you can.

Before then, you can share your details of submission with the house, I'm sure you will get critique and guidance - this , I am sure will help you.

Your success message is near!

Lekan45:
We have just received refusal letter. Reasons are based on family ties in Canada and Nigeria, personal assets and financial status, employment prospects in home country.

We are both employed and pensionable,
We do have personal assets and even managing family assets
Family ties in home country is well established too.

What's to be done guys?

If you want to have peoples assessment about your application, you will have to share the lists of documents you submitted and the reason for your refusal.

That way, the gurus will have idea about your app and be better equipped to help you out on what to add and what not to add

Hello everyone, please I need response from anyone studying at uottawa or processing uottawa or anyone going for a course based msc.

I am having issues with knowing my one year tuition, the school said, Msc Course based will only pay for fall and winter, no enrollment in spring/summer.

Can anyone please explain this scenario to me please.