ManLikeMace:
LONG POST ALERT!

Hey guys! I got my PPR on the 6th and while I can’t remember my whole time line and all the documents I submitted, I want to tell you my story and hopefully it inspires somebody out there.

I am self employed so I always knew applying as a self sponsored candidate was going to be tricky but I didn’t want to give up on this dream I had. I’ve been following this forum since 2014 when I didn’t even have money to pay for my visa fee talkless of applying for a study permit but I read and kept checking till I could finally afford to in 2017. I put together my first application which was really flimsy and After 3 months I got rejected for mainly financial reasons. I paid my whole tuition but had only N3m left in my account for feeding and accommodation. That was when I learn that as a self sponsored applicant you should have more than you first year living expenses and tuition. While this isn’t a rule, it’s a safe bet.


Anyway business got busy so I decided to use an agent for my next application which was in 2020, mind you I started planning my application in 2019. I got rejected again but this time the reasons didn’t seem to make sense. I submitted my application and paid for my 1st semester tuition and also had N17m in my invested account which was created specifically for my tuition. They said I was going to exhaust my savings and I also didn’t have enough money to take care of my family that will be traveling with me, meanwhile I never said my family would travel with me in my application. My agent thought the response was just really generic and that we should apply for my notes and then do a judicial review if I could afford it.

I thought about my options and decided to go with the judicial review late last year. We got a lawyer and I think I paid about $4000 CAD. The lawyer started the process and in January of this year my agent reached out to me to say they are asking for a settlement and that was what we wanted. They said they would reopen my portal and I should reapply. Meanwhile at this point I had spent a lot of the money I kept aside for school. I managed to raise the money back and reapplied again with the same exact documents but this time I wrote another SOP, explained why I had some lump sums in my account, the lawyer wrote to them and the agent too wrote on my behalf. I submitted my application on the last day of the one month period I had which was April 4th and then the wait began.

I thought I would get a response asap because it was a judicial review but months came and went without a single word from IRCC. My school was resuming in September so I did my upfront medical in august but it was just updated to passed and nothing else. In September I deferred my admission to next year sept since the course I intend to do which is film making only starts in September. After I deferred I went to write IELTs in preparation for my next application because I just felt like my application would be rejected again and I’ll have to reapply so I started putting things in place and also started raising more money in my account for the next one.
Moving forward I stopped asking my agent for updates and just moved on with life. I even forget I put in an application for a Canadian visa and started considering the Uk. The few times I also thought about my application I wanted to tell my agent to withdraw it so I can work on another one for some new schools I just applied to. On the 6th of this month I got a call from my agent in Canada saying my PPR just came through. I didn’t even know how to feel, I’m excited but I’m also overwhelmed.

I know this is a long post but it’s just to inspire somebody out there. I am 32, I’m self employed and self sponsored, I only have my WAEC certificate as I did not attend a university and I have applied 3 times to Canada which has been my dream since 2014. I finally got my PPR and I want you to know that if I could do it, you can do it too. I’ll try to share my documents I submitted soon.

Please feel free to ask me any questions.

mhozzis:


Impossibility specialist did it.

First time applicant, had lumpsum credit into my account, submitted incomplete documents at first. However, I can testify now.

Application date: May 11
Biometric: May 14
Upfront medical: June 19
BVL: November 8B

Congratulations to you but una no dey post una documents again ?
Please � someone of us yet to apply need to see what documents you applied with.

PPR: November 8

I pray for godnews for those expectant.

Thank you Jesus

Teeprecious:


I sent mine to Lagos.
In person not allowed,only courier services.
Not necessarily DHL tho,u can use any of them.

Scott99tish:
Send MBS ONLY if the fund is still intact.
Don’t shoot yourself in the leg.

Taiyelolu20:
Good evening everyone,my study permit was recently delayed infact the mail drop just few hours to my Birthday.. I cried like a baby �it was my worst birthday ever. I have ordered for my gcms note and also defer my admission to may intake.Everything I know and submitted the idea came from this page, and I was so rest assured that I gave it my all to the Best of my ability. I guess the whole delay came from the fact that I use third person sponsorship...my aunt.

megastu:
I do not agree with you. One of the reasons we are being treated this way is that we do not fight enough, we always leave everything for God when it comes to Visa officers. Have you ever imagined why the Indians are treated a lot better than Nigerians? they fight a lot better and harder than us.

Most of us keep quiet and when there is approval, we then jump out to start saying " the grace of God". Most times when people fight these officers with all legal available tools, they do not do it for themselves alone but for others coming behind.

We are too self centred in this part of the world. Everything is about me, and me alone. We should change this approach.

Leyemoshood:


Sorry about the delay. Did show proof of relationship with your aunt? How will you access the fund from her incase of emergency?? Those are the things the VOs consider, your sponsor might wanna send your 1 year upkeep money to your account to show seriousness and accessibility.

Taiyelolu20:


Yes I did. I even backed it up with pictures has proof.it a one year program tuition fee 17k I paid 10k submitted 26m pof.
Although I did not submit my personal statement of account because there wasn't much fund. My Dad was my co-sponsor although I only submitted his pension documents because he doesn't have much fund in his account.
I guess all this contributed to me being delayed.

Jay316:
this is wrong info bros.u can choose any range of time to send MBS.MBS is like normal statement of account and you can choose the duration, time and range.the only difference between MBS and ur normal statement is that the bank sends it directly to the embassy as u have instructed and u as the customer must have filled the time,duration and range of the statement to be sent.after the bank sends the statement, they will send a ticket ID and password to ur Email Adress. u r to send this ticket no and ID through webform or upload it in ur GCKEY or send through mail depending on ur situation. The bank has no right to send them updated statement of account if u did not request for it or give permission for it.lets not get it twisted.Banks value ur privacy

YurFav:
Thanks but I'm thinking if I'd be best going for a masters or advance graduate diploma in any business related course
Or can she do a master in sociology ?

Please help which will show career progression in line with job prospects and purpose of visit

gascoigne462:
Good evening Nairaland fam. I am asking an important question as regards POF and I believe it will be useful to others on this forum

I have most of my funds in a fixed deposit account. Is it advisable to use the fixed deposit certificate (which shows the total amount fixed with the number of months it was fixed for) and payslips as evidence of proof of funds instead of the usual 3-6 months bank statement?

Thanks in advance

nathanD:
Good morning guys so I’m still waiting on ircc ohhh…. Got a medical request since October 15 had to resend my previous upfront medical because it hasn’t expired thanks to the advice i got on this group, it’s been updated to passed but no reply yet. I hope and pray everyone waiting for response like me will get good news this morning

Taiyelolu20:
Good evening everyone,my study permit was recently delayed infact the mail drop just few hours to my Birthday.. I cried like a baby �it was my worst birthday ever. I have ordered for my gcms note and also defer my admission to may intake.Everything I know and submitted the idea came from this page, and I was so rest assured that I gave it my all to the Best of my ability. I guess the whole delay came from the fact that I use third person sponsorship...my aunt.

ManLikeMace:
LONG POST ALERT!

Hey guys! I got my PPR on the 6th and while I can’t remember my whole time line and all the documents I submitted, I want to tell you my story and hopefully it inspires somebody out there.

Please feel free to ask me any questions.

annylove1:
Congrats to everyone that has received PPR

I would like to ask how a gift deed is prepared, I intend have my dad transfer 5 million Naira to me as cost of living expenses for one year and with a promise to send another 5 million for the next year of study after on year.

My dad only does property business at the moment with no tax clearance and much documents, should I still use his SOA?

If I add gift of deed do I still need to ask him to write a sponsorship letter since I am the primary sponsor and he is supporting with living expenses for both years?

Can I just add his SOA and document of his properties?

I am yet to apply, I am just preparing all the documents I need

Please I need the gurus input and anyone else that has an idea

Thanks

Chiziteremary:
pls can someone be kind enough to respond. Ive sent 3 mails but no response. Pls i would be glad if i get a response. I have paid 16k which is 1year tuition fee for my 2 year Graduate Certificate program.
Pls reply

viviangogos:
Hello Jay,
I also want to point out something as regards MBS.. you are correct that the applicant can choose the duration they want to send and that is what the embassy will access them on. When IRCC sends you a request for MBS, they would usually state they want 1 year of banking history right? So it means i) they actually want to see a long banking history without compromising the ligibility, ii) the platform allow them use the ticket PW to access the account directly from the bank MBS system hence no doubt on the authenticity. Note that they have not been sending NSE request but people still add that to some how help expedite their application and this is not compulsory. We say Indians have their applications expedited compared to Nigerians, they follow their SDS requirements to the core. It is possible they even stopped sending the NSE requests cause people are not actually meeting the requirements in the real sense of it ( which is having 30k CAD for 6 months). Now if an account is robust, it is ok to show the VO the long history as to see the account is busy and can establish the applicant financial standing and since MBS makes it easier to send a long SOA without having to worry about ligibility as well. Except for some reason, the applicant started building an account for this purpose and hence choose a few months. If one chooses to send 1 month MBS( SOA) , what exactly does this show? The Canadian study permit require you to show evidence as much as possible. Account statement is not the only thing that determines an approval, but all the ends must be tightened. For UK, they only need 28 days SOA and this is their own requirement... if one have a salary account and want to show they have been earning, no harm in sending your 1 year MBS to them. Ofcourse except it becomes a case of other reasons where account is not stable. But why not, if not.

Note: This is not just about this particular post though.

Teenie19:
No, she was finally able to get it in school..you can try calling the school

Jay316:
my dear though u need to see ur GCMS note but even I can highlight what must have been the reason.when u r using a 3rd party sponsor and going for a one year course, the best bet is to pay ur full school fees.let the sponsor demonstrate willingness and commitment by paying th full tuition fee.also try to get some money in ur account through ur sponsor. some ppl have gotten PPR without sending their personal account statement but they are very very few.how can ur sponsor have 26m POF and not send some to u for living expenses and flight ticket or other miscellaneous. note since its 3rd party, the burden of POF increases and the sponsor has to demonstrate commitment to the sponsorship. also u have to give reasons y this particular Aunty will want to sponsor u.also if ur Dad does not have enough POF ,he should just send the few he has to ur account. there is no need of adding ur dad as Co sponsor if he is not having enough funds.He can be part of ur tie.

Waskylala:


Did your aunt write a letter of support (living expenses, transportation etc) to you ?

Chiziteremary:
pls can someone be kind enough to respond. Ive sent 3 mails but no response. Pls i would be glad if i get a response. I have paid 16k which is 1year tuition fee for my 2 year Graduate Certificate program. I dont have much left in my account again. My elder brother who is doing quite well in the USA has volunteered to be my sponsor. He has promised to send his bank statement and do a letter of sponsorship. However he's not willing to transfer any money to my account now because he said thats not necessary.

Pls do u think the fact that he didnt transfer money will affect me negatively with the VO. I have a property which ive put up for sale which when sold should give me 12million naira. I just cant wait any longer for the sale of the property before applying because im running out of time.

Pls reply

Perseverer:
Good afternoon, guys.

I just got a request for updated letter of acceptance. I am a September 4th applicant.

I know it is a very good sign, but how do I respond to this since I have already started the semester. I am still using the same letter of acceptance, as I did not defer.

Please, how did you guys respond to this? If I get my PPR, I'll definitely share more interesting story.

Aijay26:
My brother was my co-sponsor and he didn’t send a dime into my account. All you need to do is tell VO why he is sponsoring, proof of relationship and tell them how close you guys are. I told them brother is someone that values quality and quantitative education. I told them where he brother works and all. Attached his pay slip, an introductory letter from his employer, his work permit to show he is legalized to work in the said country of residence

Taiyelolu20:

Thank you.
I would make sure I do all that you have pointed out.can I pay my tuition fee balance now? Since I am still waiting for my Gcms note.
Because I intend to reaply after knowing the detailed reason for d delay.
In the main time am thinking I should do the little I can before d note arrive.

Dolly91:
Hello guys, I need urgent help
So yesterday someone said they reached out to an mp and the assistant was able to give an update
I did the same yesterday and the mp told me that my application was put on hold because I hadnt paid the application fee so they gave me an email to reach out to concerning the debt.
Now the email I reached out to them and they said that it seemed like when I paid the fee at first, it was taken back. Now I’m confused because I don’t know if it’s a scam because really if the payment wasn’t there, how was I able to do biometrics and the rest. They should have detected that I didn’t pay na or the payment didn’t go through and also what if I didn’t reach out to the mp, how would I know because it’s not even everyone that reaches out to mp about their issues. Now I don’t know whether to pay another fee or not. Also in that email, the person said I should reply with the new receipt to that email and normally IRCC gives you updates on your account. Like if they request anything with the timeframe and all that, there’s nothing in my account. In my account, it still shows that the money is there. I’m very confused because does that mean that the assistant to the mp that replied is a scam or it’s the people she reached out to ?
Please house, I really need help