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Lekiboboe:
That's not true, there are PG. in Microbiology related programs you can go for in Canada for JANUARY 2022.

Google search thoroughly the following Microbiology Related Programs, check their overview, admission intakes (check for JANUARY 2022 winter intake) , Course curriculum (course outline), check to know their tuition amount for international students (so you can know the amount you gonna budget for in terms of school fees), then choose the one that suites you, then apply


PG. Cert, Food Safety and Quality Assurance – Food Processing
Conestoga College, Ontario - Available for JANUARY 2022

PG. Cert, Food Safety & Quality Assurance Management
Lambton College, Toronto, Ontario - Yet to be Opened for JANUARY 2022 Admission

PG. Cert, Operations Leadership in Food Manufacturing
Conestoga College, Kitchener, ON - only available for FALL (September) , which is FALL 2022

PG. Cert, Environmental Monitoring & Impact Assessment (EMPD)
Cambrian College, Ontario - only available for FALL (September) , which is FALL 2022

PG. Cert, Environmental Management & Assessment - Available for JANUARY 2022
Niagara College, Ontario - Available for JANUARY 2022

PG. Cert, Ecosystem Restoration
Niagara College, Ontario - only available for FALL (September) , which is FALL 2022

Queenmama03:
Omo my story long oo! But i'll just go straight to the point.

First time applicant, self sponsored although I finished with a first class in economics, I have a 10yr study gap so I wasn't sure how that played out. Going for Masters in Economics at UNB. I'm employed and also have a side business I registered last year. Previous travel to US and Turkey. I wrote GRE, applied and got admission myself but when it came to visa application my liver failed me. That was where Frank (God bless his soul) came to my rescue. Timeline:

Applied 22nd Apr
Vfs biometric 26th Apr
Eligibility & background check started 4th May (may have been earlier but after applying I didn't check the portal until this date)
Upfront Medical done 4th May
Medical E-Slip uploaded 6th May
Biometrics Updated 6th May (I had to email them a reminder)
Medical Passed 7th May
Ghost update 4th June
Sent renewed passport & unconditional acceptance letter via webform 8th June
Agreement prayer with husband when I noticed April applicants getting their decisions 16th June
Ghost update 16th June
BVL & PPR 21st June

Regarding ghost updates, I may have had more but I only check my portal once or max twice a week on average so I can't really say. Also I didn't pay school fees o, not even deposit. The Ijebu in me didn't let me part with my money before visa approval also my school didn't make it compulsory.

Document submitted
Transcripts
SOP
GRE
IELTS
MBS & regular account statement (First bank doesn't have MBS so I just submitted the regular statement and included introduction letter from the bank)
WAEC Certificate
Degree certificate
Employment letter
Introduction letter from employer
Study leave approval letter
Consent letter from my husband
We both indicated that my mum will be taking care of my kids in my absence
Husband's employment letter and work related documents
ID's of my parents and siblings

Hmm the waiting wasn't funny o especially when I see the type of document people submit here, at some point I felt I may not have submitted enough. I just told myself "las las if dem deny my application i'll just focus on my business''. But alas! God did it. Also special thanks to @Lekiboboe his posts really guided me when I was searching for graduate programs.

To all those still waiting, I wish you the very best, God willing it will end the praise.

signing out.

PS: If you dey go New Brunswick please hit me up make we reason one or two.

Yomite22:
Good morning house

Please, I’m a HND holder, i studied Civil Engineering with over 6years experience in Construction as Project Site Engineer/Manager.

Please I will like to apply for a student visa in Canada with my wife (no child yet).

I need advice on either to apply for another 2year Diploma course in Building Engineering Technology (Construction Management) which is a bit cheap at NBCC compare to other colleges. What's my Visa approval chance, considering that I have HND in Civil and years of experience?

Will it be fine to consider 1year Project Management PG certificate considering the goal is to just Japa patapata lol, Saying this because of the required 2years duration of PGWP?

Kindly suggest affordable institutions that offers post graduate diplom in Construction / Civil Engineering related courses.

N.B: Wifey studied Science laboratory Technology (microbiology option) HND, with over 5years experience working as Medical laboratory Technologist. Any suggestion too will be appreciated

Thank you All

@FRANK, SHUPPY, LEKIBOBOE, JUSTMELLOW, SPECTRO and other GURUS here. Pls I need your urgent response.

Best regard

Kidsister13:
Good morning Nairalanders.

Please kindly come to my aid. The school I applied for just told me it will be online and if I dont receive a study permit they won't refund my fees as I will continue the study online.

Help me out with another school please. I am a Microbiology graduate with experience in quality assurance. I also have NGO volunteer work experience. Jan 2022 is my target please. A 2 year PGD course is what I seek for.
Lambton have closed all applications for 2022
Costegon have similar courses but it's majorly 1 year.
Please kindly help me as time is of the essence. Thank you please

demure178:
Can bank help in payment of school using flywire?

Ketima:
Yes. If your school uses flywire for tuition payment, just generate transfer details from the flywire app, take it to the bank, and fill form A, include the details (ensure to put the flywire transfer ID) in the form A. That's how I paid mine. It got to Flywire in 4days, then the previous day, it was sent to school and they generated the tuition receipt for me.

NB: you can always monitor the process in the app. Again, some banks do feel skeptical about using it as it is payment through a 3rd party.

Lekiboboe:
Which school is that?

elenewton1:
Use this instead:
https://secure.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/canada-case-cas-eng.aspx

shupy:
I'm sorry about your brother's refusal. A choice of program that's not in-line with previous qualification or job role is a red flag. A certificate from a training center won't be given much consideration, but since he is working with a telecommunication giant, a better job could have been done in his SOP addressing the reason for his choice of program.

In regards finance, when the fund is in a business account, one must ensure to get a bank reference letter stating the signatories to the account. Demonstrating genuine access to the fund goes a long way i.e initiate the payment of tuition from the business account or have fund sent to the applicant's account. Could be for tuition or living expenses. The date of the transaction must be pointed out either in the SOP or letter of sponsorship.
He should ensure to submit his salary account.
I must also add that scanned copies of a bank statement is not acceptable. At the very least, a bank statement (soft copy) generated with a bank app will suffice, provided that the account or bank is unable to generate MyBankStatement certificate.

demure178:
Which bank did you use?

dotoracs:
It goes to show that these Canadian schools are hungry. Was the second paragraph explained to you before you paid?

Achi911:
I keep getting this error message when sending webform. How do I get around this

I’ve tried downloading new browsers, same old story

Kidsister13:
Thank God I haven't paid yet. I decided to dig deeper before making payments. And then came the mail.

So i just need help with another college taat best suit my course for PGD

shupy:
They do not have access to the account.

lawfree638:
Eligibility has not started. Not cool at all. Na wa o

Kaydelegend01:
Good morning my leaders in the house .

Please I need your advise at this juncture.

I have B.Sc Economics 2:1...Msc Econs and I applied for an MBA for career progression...
I have applied for my permit since May 13th, though I was able to do my biometrics and got it updated on the 19th of May, did my medicals on the 11th of May as well. Both bio and med have been updated and passed since 19th of May.

I submitted Ielts, 4 months my banks statement, one 9.5m from my personal account in first bank and 6m fixed deposit certificate from an access joint account with my wife.

I also submitted consent letter from wify, My employment letter, pay slip, letter of intro from my organisation and lots more

I submitted police clearance certificate and even paid 11,000 CAD apart from the 15.5m I submitted as my POF.

I attached the landed properties I have in 3 major states in Nigeria and some house documents too.

I didn't get NSE request....and even till now now even a single ghost update.

Should I order for another mybankstatement from January to August??

What should I do cos am bit worried my people .

Kindly speak as your advise here gives us a lot of courage .

My resumption is 26th Sept...Newbrunswick

Lekiboboe:
While you await a response from the gurus

As an HND holder who studied Civil Engineering with over 6years experience in Construction as Project Site Engineer/Manager, a diploma shows no ACADEMIC & CAREER PROGRESSION, the Visa Application Chance going for a DIPLOMA is slim

A Post Grad. Certificate (PG. Cert) in a Civil Engineering program or related to your work experience is your best shot

PG. Cert in Construction Management -1378B
(2 years program) - Available for International Students
Conestoga College, Waterloo,
Ontario
https://www.conestogac.on.ca/fulltime/construction-management

PG. Cert in Civil Engineering, Building related programs
https://www.nairaland.com/6321900/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/363#99716912

As regards whether,

"Will it be fine to consider 1year Project Management PG certificate considering the goal is to just Japa patapata lol, Saying this because of the required 2years duration of PGWP?"

Await response from the gurus on that.

Unfortunately, there are really no cheap schools in Canada, that being said Financial Readiness is very essential to study in Canada

As regards your Wife, I don't know of any Microbiology/SLT related PG. Cert program, but its like the PG.Cert programs in the link below might suffice for her

PG. Cert in Health Related programs
https://www.nairaland.com/6321900/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/351#99622262

https://www.nairaland.com/6567181/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/356#103678541

By the way,

There is also something called
SOWP (Spouse Open Work Permit), you might want to consider it for your wife while you the Principal Applicant (PA) go to Canada to Study.

Go through the contents in the links below for some knowledge about it & also get across to the gurus if you are interested in it.

https://www.nairaland.com/6321900/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/89#97880644

https://www.nairaland.com/6321900/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/666#101571624

https://www.nairaland.com/4390108/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/191#68217780

https://www.nairaland.com/6567181/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/308#103436284

Stephblues:
For me, under verification, it shows that they have completed checks on my mbs, IElTS and a few other items. Does it mean it’s complete? Though Eligibility is showing recommend interview.

lawfree638:
Have they verify your admission letter?

It's usually the last verification done in your GCMS note.

It will end in praise.

Kidsister13:
Thank God I haven't paid yet. I decided to dig deeper before making payments. And then came the mail.

So i just need help with another college taat best suit my course for PGD

Teenie19:
Dear Nairaland family,

It has finally dropped ooooo! Glory be to God Almighty!!!!

Sister's application
AOR: Feb 11 2021
Program: Practical nursing May 2021 (Sheridan college)- [b]clearly can't go for May [/b]2021 anymore due to delay, will go for Jan 2022 session!
Upfront medical : April 28, 2021 ( we said let's do medical to see if it will speed things up, lol jokes)
Medical passed: June 14, 2021 (just see how long it took them to update medical!)
Eligibility started: July 23, 2021
PPR and correspondence letter: this morning July 27th @ 4:34am!

What a wait! Basically this application took 5 months and 16 days. I remember I considered withdrawing the application at some point, but you all encouraged me to hold on! During this waiting period, 3 gcms notes were ordered and the fourth one has been ordered as well. All the gcms notes received didn't have much info as eligibility was blank. Each time I got the gcms notes, I was always disappointed that eligibility was blank. Now that I think of it, I guess it's not a bad thing...

I just want to use this medium to thank everyone for their support through out this journey! This is a wonderful platform and we all draw strength and hope from one another! One thing that helped me during the long wait was seeing other people's approval postings. I was always encouraged by those success stories. I remember telling myself that my testimony was near when DD097 and demure got approved as we all applied around the same time and faced this delay..

In short, this is a wonderful platform and I hope more people get to know about the wonderful support we have here! Thanks to all the gurus and everyone that tries to assist others with their questions! If you have any questions for me , please feel free to ask here so others can learn from it ! I'm rooting for all my co- February applicants and any one with a delayed application and of course everyone on here , that you will all get a favourable response soon in Jesus name!

Cheers to more success stories !

LoadedHollow:
Omg I’m typing this with tears in my eyes. I applied for study permit since November 16 2020 but after emailing for the past 2 weeks and messaging an MP yesterday, the application is out. I’ve been rejected for personal asset and financial status. The thing is that the account used had millions of naira but rejected still. It’s been years since the last time I shed a tear but today, I shed them like a little baby. I don’t know what to do right now

porchy:
Have some rest, they already said they wouldn't be attending to any enquiry till the 3rd of August, however you can try the general webform instead .

nabilahka:
Alhamdulillah! I just got my PPR !!!!

Here is my timeline :

•App Submitted - March 03 2021
•Biometrics Request - March 04 2021
•Biometrics Done - March 05 2021
•NSE request (MBS only) - March 16 2021
•NSE request submitted- March 17 2021
•NSE recieved confirmation - March 18 2021 (My eligibility and background check started the next day on Mar 19 2021)
•Medical Request- July 12 2021
•Medicals Done - July 22 2021
•Medicals Passed - July 27 2021
•BVL & PPR - July 30 2021

--I had a series of ghost updates

**ghost update - March 31 2021
**ghost update - April 10 2021
**ghost update - May 2 2021
**ghost update - July 10 2021
** Requested GCMS notes - June 18 2021
**GCMS notes recieved -July 27 2021
( Eligibility showed passed already, the last officers notes were ‘File reviewed, all requirements met- pending meds.’ Also, i could see a passport request that had been iniatiated to be sent on July 12 2021, the day i got my medical request)

Documents Submitted:
-IMM forms
-Passport data page
-My sponsors bank statement & company registration.
-My personal bank statement
-SOP (1 page)
-Letter of Acceptance & full Tuition fee payment reciept.
-A screenshot of an email from my school saying i am a full time student.(the letter was actually addressed to IRCC)
-IELTS result
-Police reports from Nigeria & Egypt
-Birth certificate
-My Radiography practicing license
-Bsc Certificate
-Passport pages showing my travel history

—This is my first application.
I’m a Radiographer, (graduated in 2017)
I applied for a Diploma at Seneca College (Office Administration-Health Services)

—I paid my full tuition for the entire program, it’s a one year course.

—I started my first semester on May 27 2021. I raised a webform & also emailed Nairobi & Lagos visa office my enrollment verification and proof that i am halfway through my first semester on 2nd of June.

—Something weird happened, on the 23rd of July 2021, a day after my medicals, i got a call from Deputy high commision of Canada in Lagos, the lady told me she was calling to ask if i had done my medicals. I was so confused because i had never heard of anyone that was called by them.

—I’m so glad i got approved, i was nervous at first because i have family ties in Canada and i also stated in my SOP that i will be staying with my relative during the period of my study. I also have an ongoing PR application so dual intent actually works!

elenewton1:
Use this instead:
https://secure.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/canada-case-cas-eng.aspx

patty10:
May God’s name be praised. After the long wait, especially after receiving bvl on the 25th of June without any further request, I almost lost my mind, but God came through. May God come through for everyone expecting PPR on this platform. Amen.

Bobinho10:
My Timeline
- Submitted Jan 15th
- Biometrics Feb 3rd
- Medicals. Feb 4th.
-Medicals passed Feb 8th
-Applied for GCM note April march 29th
- Gcm note came out as recommend interview by April 30th.
- The longest wait came.... I literally gave up in june, I stopped checking my GC key and other news relating to Canada.
But God be praised!

-BVL. July 29th
- PPR. July 29th


I want to use this medium to thank @frank , @anon 123 , @justmellow and all others who assisted me. May God continue to bless everyone here.