Gift212:


Here’s my timeline
Submission- 3rd December, 2021
Upfront medical - 22nd of December (initially wanted to wait for medical request but I got anxious and mailed e-medical sheet on 17th of January)
Medical updated to pass 18th of January,2022
Eligibility began- 25th of January,2022
BVL and PPR- 1st of April,2022

Congratulations once again. Your journey is blessed.

Gift212:

Here’s my timeline
Submission- 3rd December, 2021
Upfront medical - 22nd of December (initially wanted to wait for medical request but I got anxious and mailed e-medical sheet on 17th of January)
Medical updated to pass 18th of January,2022
Eligibility began- 25th of January,2022
BVL and PPR- 1st of April,2022

I noticed the “date modified” at the bottom of the page changed from 2022-01-18 (date medical passed) to 2022-03-15 I took that as my own ghost update. Lol I really don’t know if it means anything but hey anything to encourage while waiting hey.

Congratulations once again Gift212.

Pls o, ppl using new portal should please check d bottom of the page of their portal account to see the date modified, mine is also 2022-03-15.

Let's see if its general or ppl have different dates. If the later is the case, then we can use dat to know that our application had been worked upon.

Congratulations

Danikcm:
Hello guy, Its PPR time!!!!!!!!!!!
I would have shared this here earlier but I had to give God Glory first in church as he is the reason I got my visa.

Date of Submission: Oct 18 2021
Biometrics: 25th Oct
Upfront medical: 11 Nov
Review: 8th Dec
Ppr & bvl : 30 March 2022

Documents Submission
1.My waec
2.Parents landed property
Parents cac
3. Work experience in my parents businesses to explain almost 5 year study gap.
4. Graphic design certificate
3.Sponsorship letter (also explaining I will return to nigeria)
4.Sponsors Account as proof of funds
5.Fixed deposit receipt
6. Police clearance
7. Vaccination card
8. Proof of acceptance Fee
9. Part payment of fees (not up to a semester tho)
10. Acceptance letter.

Truly delay is not denial, I never Doubted God, I sowed seeds concerning this and  now they have bared fruits.... I'm truly grateful to God.

And everyone believing God too, don't ever doubt it, locate scriptures concerning his promises and believe.

Congratulations

Gift212:
I typed and posted this thing before but anti spam bot banned me *side-eye*
A little background, I applied for a course unrelated to my previous or current work experiences. It is related to my undergraduate degree but I have a 12 year study gap… I applied to 1 school, 1 course, 1 country. Basically Put all my eggs in canada’s 1 basket.

Here’s my timeline
Submission- 3rd December, 2021
Upfront medical - 22nd of December (initially wanted to wait for medical request but I got anxious and mailed e-medical sheet on 17th of January)
Medical updated to pass 18th of January,2022
Eligibility began- 25th of January,2022
BVL and PPR- 1st of April,2022



Documents Submitted
International Passport data page
Statement of purpose (2 pages)
Resume
BSc certificate & Transcript
Birth certificate
Letter of introduction from my employer (family business, also served as home ties)
Current US visit visa page (this section was automatically generated based on questions I answered in the form)
3 Previous Canadian visiting visa pages
Previous and current UK visas

Proof of funds
Letter of Sponsorship (explaining our relationship, his work history, and the attached documents)
My bank statement (applicant)
Bank Statement Nigeria and US (Sponsor aka father)
Investment statements
Property title
My first semester tuition receipt

After submission, medical update and eligibility … Silence. I ordered cbsa/gcms notes in jan,it came out in February. Pre-assessment notes said “further review of fathers first”… I assumed it was review of my dads first bank statement. I panicked a little after looking at the statement again and saw some unexplained transactions with large amounts but it’s not foreign to the account. I even mailed makano (thank you for responding) as i was drafting the LOE, he thought I should just leave it, I thought about it logically and left it … anyway I left it and kept on the wait. Emailed MP,nothing much different from the notes- “eligibility undergoing further verification”. After that I locked up,middle of March I ordered another gcms notes,it’s still not out yet.
I planned a short vacation with my friends and took my mind off, only checked portal once while I was away. I noticed the “date modified” at the bottom of the page changed from 2022-01-18 (date medical passed) to 2022-03-15 I took that as my own ghost update. Lol I really don’t know if it means anything but hey anything to encourage while waiting hey.
On the 31st I emailed MP again,the person that replied was asking me for postal code, long thing. On the 1st I tried again,no reply yet. At 7:10pm as I was about to hop into the shower getting ready for Friday turn up, I saw 2 emails pop up on my laptop. I started shaking,wore boubou and ran to look for daddy (he was supposed to be home) to hold my hand to while I opened portal. Lol dramatic much?

Now my study permit application watch has ended. I wish everyone waiting the best of luck. I’m not leaving here, as this place was such a big part of my application and waiting process. God bless you all. Thank you makano, Anon123, ketima, teemenzo (for always making me laugh here ) and everyone that answered and encouraged me.

Thanks boss

Teemenzo:


I guessed as much when I saw your request on flights and all. Congratulations. The long wait is over. Your journey is blessed. Enjoy Canada. God bless you.

feistymikey:
What airline is that?

AirFrance, I just confirmed now….I don’t need Covid test….try and check your airline travel requirements.

omariam:

Congratulations once again Gift212.

Pls o, ppl using new portal should please check d bottom of the page of their portal account to see the date modified, mine is also 2022-03-15.

Let's see if its general or ppl have different dates. If the later is the case, then we can use dat to know that our application had been worked upon.

It’s general mine shows same and I had not even submitted my application @ that time

Mine is showing 31-03-22 that was the date i got ghost update.

omariam:

Congratulations once again Gift212.

Pls o, ppl using new portal should please check d bottom of the page of their portal account to see the date modified, mine is also 2022-03-15.

Let's see if its general or ppl have different dates. If the later is the case, then we can use dat to know that our application had been worked upon.

Calmdancer21:


Thank you so much
Please I sent you an email � lease reply

Hello chief, please help me with your recommendations letter from voluntary organization. 25scores@gmail.com.

Thanks

Good day house, pls gurus in the house I’m a February 22nd applicant, I want to ask is it too early to apply for my GCMS notes or I should give it sometime.

ninab:


It’s general mine shows same and I had not even submitted my application @ that time

Okay.

Greetings,

Pls, like how long does the airport process(collection of SP, work permit, Covid protocol et al) take?

Thank you.

gbemiodula:
Mine is showing 31-03-22 that was the date i got ghost update.

Okay.
But it seems urs is Gckey/ old portal.

feistymikey:
How do I join this group please??

Heading to fanshawe too

Is there any community ?

Thanks

Congratulations!

Canada will favour you, Amen

samuelcrestor:



God is indeed awesome
Application submitted 12th January, 2022

Medicals passed Feb 14

Eligibility started 19th March
PPR 31st March
Proof of funds
Letter from my laboratory stating that my program is funded

Statement account of my brother

Additional Documents submitted
Sop with
1. Letter of support from supervisor Laboratory
2. Resolution letter from my office as a share holder
3. Introduction letter frommy office
4. Police Character certificate
5. Undergraduate transcript and notification of result
6. Senior secondary school certificate(s)
7. Primary school leaving certificate and affidavit of correction of name
8. Birth certificate
9. Reference letter from Undergraduate supervisor
10. Letter of Proficiency in English language
11. pictures with my babe
12. Curriculum vitae

Halyshia:
when he/she finds an institution, check the admission requirements, it differs for each school, but the major thing is the under graduate transcript, some may accept unofficial copy while some official copy...just look for institutions and check their requirements on their website.
I hope this is of help

Thank you

Please can someone do masters without post graduate degree?

zmande:
How can I contact you. I'd like you to write mine too. Thanks

zero eight zero eight two eight four seven eight one zero /whatsapp/

Hello everyone,
Please my passport is going to expire by September this year and I am already processing a new one.
Have gotten admission for fall 2022 and don't know if I should start applying for my study permit with my old passport or wait till I get the new one before applying. Note my date for capturing for passport is next week as I am currently in Lagos

How do i join the group, please if you have the link I'll be grateful. Thank you

ninab:


Join the fanshawe watsap group someone should be able to help you

Kellart:
How do i join the group, please if you have the link I'll be grateful. Thank you

please how do I pay on https://www.thegcmsonline.com/ for my gcms notes my bank card keeps declining

Good day house, am Also a Fanshawe College prospective May Student, in need of a female colleague, so we can share a two bedroom apartment.




Highly interested in the Watup group.

Congratulations to all PPR receivers, ours is loading in this week, Amen

Danikcm:
Hello guy, Its PPR time!!!!!!!!!!!
I would have shared this here earlier but I had to give God Glory first in church as he is the reason I got my visa.

Date of Submission: Oct 18 2021
Biometrics: 25th Oct
Upfront medical: 11 Nov
Review: 8th Dec
Ppr & bvl : 30 March 2022

Documents Submission
1.My waec
2.Parents landed property
Parents cac
3. Work experience in my parents businesses to explain almost 5 year study gap.
4. Graphic design certificate
3.Sponsorship letter (also explaining I will return to nigeria)
4.Sponsors Account as proof of funds
5.Fixed deposit receipt
6. Police clearance
7. Vaccination card
8. Proof of acceptance Fee
9. Part payment of fees (not up to a semester tho)
10. Acceptance letter.

Truly delay is not denial, I never Doubted God, I sowed seeds concerning this and  now they have bared fruits.... I'm truly grateful to God.

And everyone believing God too, don't ever doubt it, locate scriptures concerning his promises and believe.

congratulations

I appreciate you a lot!!!

Lekiboboe:

Check the below programs as they are related/applicable to Actuarial Science

PG. Cert, Insurance Management
Centennial College, Ontario
https://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/full-time/insurance-management/

Post Graduate Certificate (PG.Cert) Program in
insurance And Risk Management (IRM1)
Fanshawe College, Ontario

PG. Cert, Financial Planning and Canadian Colleges offering it
https://www.nairaland.com/6321900/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/167#98354676

GLOBAL BANKING AND ECONOMICS (POST-DEGREE DIPLOMA), Douglas College, British Columbia
https://www.douglascollege.ca/program/pdgbe

EXPLORE THE WEBSITES OF EACH PROGRAM AND SCHOOL TO KNOW THIER STUDY DURATION, TUITON AMOUNT FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS etc.

MEMBERS IN HOUSE MIGHT HAVE OTHER PROGRAM SUGGESTIONS FOR YOU, AWAIT A RESPONSE FROM THEM

Possible solution/way for a 3rd class graduate to get admission for a PG. Cert program in a College
https://www.nairaland.com/6321900/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/411#100048422

Good luck!!!

Hi guys! Guess who's in Canada!!

LANDING GIST!!!! BRACE YOURSELF

So my trip was Lagos - Vancouver via Ethiopian Airline by 1:40pm wasn't a smooth one, but I thank God..

Arrived the airport very early, but the queue at the airport no be here! Airport was crowded, scattered, nothing was orderly at the Airport. After waiting for almost 1hour on the queue, one devilish immigration officer eventually told me to join a wrong line, and I lost my spot, and had to go back to the queue again! I almost comot my boxer swear for this guy!

He just kept apologising, that's what calmed me down sha.
Got to Ethiopian Airline/Naija Immigration checks, was sha asked for my Passport, Acceptance Letter, Arrive Can, Vaccination Card, Covid-19 TEST PCR (which I eventually did, cause I just didn't want any issue and problems.) they told a Chinese lady there to go get a Covid-19 Test and I'm sure she missed the flight, and that was all.

Going through checks to board my flight, begging and taxing everywhere at Naija Immigration, I no give anyone 10kobo, cause no be their papa gimme money I use apply for Visa or pay any of my expenses, my check-in bags were searched and unfortunately, those wicked Naija Immigration seized my body lotion, body and anti persperants deodorants was 3, like 5 hair cream, everything seized was worth almost 15K. (I eventually found out, I wasn't meant to check in those kinda stuffs) Guys please learn from me. Don't check in with those sorta stuffs, they should be included inside your boxes. Begged and begged this woman, she no gree, gave me the option of taking it back to my fam outside, family wey don begin dey go house, or trashing it there( which kine mumu trash? Na them go use am, BASTARDDDSSS) I eventually found out na money she dey find, but unfortunately, I didn't have cash with me. Gave out all my naira. Dem no born me well give am $100 notes cause na only wetin I carry be that.

Eventually I was the 2nd to the last person to board on the plane. Almost missed the flight. Was running like a FOOL! Immediately I boarded, wasn't up to 8mins, we took off . ENROUTE >>>>>>>ADDIS ABABA (5hours 20mins)

Food was terrible, met Nigerians that were leaving the country. Addis Ababa Airport is really beautiful, see difference between Naija Airport and Ethiopian Airport nau. Everything orderly and arranged.
Didn't stay at the Airport for up to 40mins. Got into my next flight to Toronto, longest journey of my life (16hours 20mins)!

Guys my ass became numb! Thank God it was a night flight, I just kept sleeping and watching movies on my phone. Couldn't watch their movies cause the earphone they gave me was trashy. Almost couldn't hear anything with it. With the whole noise from the aircraft. Though they had good collections of movies.

Fast forward >>>>> We landed Toronto Airport, the airport is a beauty! Jesus! Beauty at it's peak. Everything was too organised. I kept asking God who did this to Naija? Cause it's just not fair! Was going with the crowd, omo guys follow who know Road, and keep asking questions. Everybody in Canada is always happy to help in anyway they can.

I went straight to the Immigration Officers, I was fortunate, I didn't spend up to 15mins on the queue before it got filled up and crowded.

There was this stand where one Immigration Officer was loud and asking this Naija guy plenty of questions! In my mind I was like, God please don't let me go to this same guy! Pleaseeeeeee! Naso e reach my turn for Immigration, ghen ghen! Na that same man them post me go! Quickly told my siblings on WhatsApp to pray for me to pass this Immigration checks, they told me only my mama prayers should sort that out for me. And,

Guys guess what? This Man asked me for just my PASSPORT!!! That was all! And asked me how long I'd be studying and who my sponsor was, and where my school is. I didn't spend up to 45 seconds with him. And he printed my permit. Like I was like really? How? Covid-19 Test? Introduction Letter? Acceptance Letter? Proof of Fund? ArriveCan? Tuition Receipts? Vaccination Card? Everything wey i print out? Baba ask me something at least nah... Nothing! Only my Passport! Is God not wonderful? Loll.. He is for sure!

Proceeded to my next flight to Vancouver (Air Canada) The queue was terribly long. Was on queue for almost 50mins. After checks, I begin run again, normal level. I was like the second to the last person to board. Immediately, we left. Another 5hours flight! God I was tired of flying! � This journey ain't for the weak. I angrily forced myself to sleep. And kept seeing the series on my phone.

Finally, we arrived Vancouver! But unfortunately, my bags weren't complete. My bags were missing, they tracked it, and saw its still at Toronto, it didn't come in with the flight. Air Canada fall my hands for that one. Was disappointed. My apartment to the Airport is almost an hour drive. They offered to deliver it to me anyway, make i still dey observe them.

Guys I stepped out of the Airport in Vancouver, and the COLD that hit me, blood of Jesus Christ! I never believed it! It was just 12° ohh!! And to think Vancouver has the best weather in Canada? Haaaaa!

Na why people full here and it's extremely expensive. Guys make person no lie give you, Canada is extremely COLD!!!!!!
Thank God for my cousin who came to pick me up at the Airport.

It's 5:55am as I type this, and we're on 4°c, so prepare yourself please, and come with your winter jacket socks, head warmer and hand gloves, yes even if our own for Naija na rubbish, carry am come like that, e dey useful! Thanks to my sister and a friend in Vancouver that forced me to buy it.

So in a nutshell, I thank God for a safe trip into Canada. When I sit and reminisce on it, omo! This Canada isn't for the weak! I thank God for this platform (Nairaland), y'all are a blessing, also met good people that have turned friends through Nairaland.! A bigger chunk of thanks goes to my FAMILY. Without them, I wouldn't be here. Mehn, y'all are the real MVP!

The whole journey wouldn't have started at the first place.
Those delayed, please don't relent, please, it's definitely gonna be worth it in the end, those waiting for an update on their app, please keep praying and keep being optimistic, God would definitely perfect your application.

Guys story don finish, make i go back to sleep. I had to do this, make una no think say I don run, which I can't.

It has ended in praise for me. I hope it does same to each and everyone here.

Thank you.

buchito1:
Hi guys! Guess who's in Canada!!

LANDING GIST!!!! BRACE YOURSELF

So my trip was Lagos - Vancouver via Ethiopian Airline by 1:40pm wasn't a smooth one, but I thank God..

Arrived the airport very early, but the queue at the airport no be here! Airport was crowded, scattered, nothing was orderly at the Airport. After waiting for almost 1hour on the queue, one devilish immigration officer eventually told me to join a wrong line, and I lost my spot, and had to go back to the queue again! I almost comot my boxer swear for this guy!

He just kept apologising, that's what calmed me down sha.
Got to Ethiopian Airline/Naija Immigration checks, was sha asked for my Passport, Acceptance Letter, Arrive Can, Vaccination Card, Covid-19 TEST PCR (which I eventually did, cause I just didn't want any issue and problems.) they told a Chinese lady there to go get a Covid-19 Test and I'm sure she missed the flight, and that was all.

Going through checks to board my flight, begging and taxing everywhere at Naija Immigration, I no give anyone 10kobo, cause no be their papa gimme money I use apply for Visa or pay any of my expenses, my check-in bags were searched and unfortunately, those wicked Naija Immigration seized my body lotion, body and anti persperants deodorants was 3, like 5 hair cream, everything seized was worth almost 15K. (I eventually found out, I wasn't meant to check in those kinda stuffs) Guys please learn from me. Don't check in with those sorta stuffs, they should be included inside your boxes. Begged and begged this woman, she no gree, gave me the option of taking it back to my fam outside, family wey don begin dey go house, or trashing it there( which kine mumu trash? Na them go use am, BASTARDDDSSS) I eventually found out na money she dey find, but unfortunately, I didn't have cash with me. Gave out all my naira. Dem no born me well give am $100 notes cause na only wetin I carry be that.

Eventually I was the 2nd to the last person to board on the plane. Almost missed the flight. Was running like a FOOL! Immediately I boarded, wasn't up to 8mins, we took off . ENROUTE >>>>>>>ADDIS ABABA (5hours 20mins)

Food was terrible, met Nigerians that were leaving the country. Addis Ababa Airport is really beautiful, see difference between Naija Airport and Ethiopian Airport nau. Everything orderly and arranged.
Didn't stay at the Airport for up to 40mins. Got into my next flight to Toronto, longest journey of my life (16hours 20mins)!

Guys my ass became numb! Thank God it was a night flight, I just kept sleeping and watching movies on my phone. Couldn't watch their movies cause the earphone they gave me was trashy. Almost couldn't hear anything with it. With the whole noise from the aircraft. Though they had good collections of movies.

Fast forward >>>>> We landed Toronto Airport, the airport is a beauty! Jesus! Beauty at it's peak. Everything was too organised. I kept asking God who did this to Naija? Cause it's just not fair! Was going with the crowd, omo guys follow who know Road, and keep asking questions. Everybody in Canada is always happy to help in anyway they can.

I went straight to the Immigration Officers, I was fortunate, I didn't spend up to 15mins on the queue before it got filled up and crowded.

There was this stand where one Immigration Officer was loud and asking this Naija guy plenty of questions! In my mind I was like, God please don't let me go to this same guy! Pleaseeeeeee! Naso e reach my turn for Immigration, ghen ghen! Na that same man them post me go! Quickly told my siblings on WhatsApp to pray for me to pass this Immigration checks, they told me only my mama prayers should sort that out for me. And,

Guys guess what? This Man asked me for just my PASSPORT!!! That was all! And asked me how long I'd be studying and who my sponsor was, and where my school is. I didn't spend up to 45 seconds with him. And he printed my permit. Like I was like really? How? Covid-19 Test? Introduction Letter? Acceptance Letter? Proof of Fund? ArriveCan? Tuition Receipts? Vaccination Card? Everything wey i print out? Baba ask me something at least nah... Nothing! Only my Passport! Is God not wonderful? Loll.. He is for sure!

Proceeded to my next flight to Vancouver (Air Canada) The queue was terribly long. Was on queue for almost 50mins. After checks, I begin run again, normal level. I was like the second to the last person to board. Immediately, we left. Another 5hours flight! God I was tired of flying! � This journey ain't for the weak. I angrily forced myself to sleep. And kept seeing the series on my phone.

Finally, we arrived Vancouver! But unfortunately, my bags weren't complete. My bags were missing, they tracked it, and saw its still at Toronto, it didn't come in with the flight. Air Canada fall my hands for that one. Was disappointed. My apartment to the Airport is almost an hour drive. They offered to deliver it to me anyway, make i still dey observe them.

Guys I stepped out of the Airport in Vancouver, and the COLD that hit me, blood of Jesus Christ! I never believed it! It was just 12° ohh!! And to think Vancouver has the best weather in Canada? Haaaaa!

Na why people full here and it's extremely expensive. Guys make person no lie give you, Canada is extremely COLD!!!!!!
Thank God for my cousin who came to pick me up at the Airport.

It's 5:55am as I type this, and we're on 4°c, so prepare yourself please, and come with your winter jacket socks, head warmer and hand gloves, yes even if our own for Naija na rubbish, carry am come like that, e dey useful! Thanks to my sister and a friend in Vancouver that forced me to buy it.

So in a nutshell, I thank God for a safe trip into Canada. When I sit and reminisce on it, omo! This Canada isn't for the weak! I thank God for this platform (Nairaland), y'all are a blessing, also met good people that have turned friends through Nairaland.! A bigger chunk of thanks goes to my FAMILY. Without them, I wouldn't be here. Mehn, y'all are the real MVP!

The whole journey wouldn't have started at the first place.
Those delayed, please don't relent, please, it's definitely gonna be worth it in the end, those waiting for an update on their app, please keep praying and keep being optimistic, God would definitely perfect your application.

Guys story don finish, make i go back to sleep. I had to do this, make una no think say I don run, which I can't.

It has ended in praise for me. I hope it does same to each and everyone here.

Thank you.

Been waiting for this, thank you Buchito….

buchito1:
Hi guys! Guess who's in Canada!!

LANDING GIST!!!! BRACE YOURSELF

The whole journey wouldn't have started at the first place.
Those delayed, please don't relent, please, it's definitely gonna be worth it in the end, those waiting for an update on their app, please keep praying and keep being optimistic, God would definitely perfect your application.

Guys story don finish, make i go back to sleep. I had to do this, make una no think say I don run, which I can't.

It has ended in praise for me. I hope it does same to each and everyone here.

Thank you.

Thank God for His mercies. Enjoy the land. Quite interesting gist

Toceen2022:

Yes, what you heard is true... Fully vaccinated travellers don't need PCR test to enter Canada. But you must still fill the arrive can before you travel.

Concerning boarding from Nigeria, it is not required as well... In fact, Nigeria government as well recently mentioned that fully vaccinated travelers don't need the test to enter Nigeria, so that means no airline should ask for it before boarding, only if you proof you're fully vaccinated.

Thank you

Hello Great People,

Please i will like to know if canada verifies bank account statement for student permit visa?


Your response will be greatly appreciated.

buchito1:
Hi guys! Guess who's in Canada!!

LANDING GIST!!!! BRACE YOURSELF
.
.
.
Thank you.

So Ethiopian airline still asked for pcr test to board? Oga oo, maybe they don’t read the news.

Congrats bro, thank you for the gist… enjoy!

buchito1:
Hi guys! Guess who's in Canada!!

LANDING GIST!!!! BRACE YOURSELF

So my trip was Lagos - Vancouver via Ethiopian Airline by 1:40pm wasn't a smooth one, but I thank God..

Arrived the airport very early, but the queue at the airport no be here! Airport was crowded, scattered, nothing was orderly at the Airport. After waiting for almost 1hour on the queue, one devilish immigration officer eventually told me to join a wrong line, and I lost my spot, and had to go back to the queue again! I almost comot my boxer swear for this guy!

He just kept apologising, that's what calmed me down sha.
Got to Ethiopian Airline/Naija Immigration checks, was sha asked for my Passport, Acceptance Letter, Arrive Can, Vaccination Card, Covid-19 TEST PCR (which I eventually did, cause I just didn't want any issue and problems.) they told a Chinese lady there to go get a Covid-19 Test and I'm sure she missed the flight, and that was all.

Going through checks to board my flight, begging and taxing everywhere at Naija Immigration, I no give anyone 10kobo, cause no be their papa gimme money I use apply for Visa or pay any of my expenses, my check-in bags were searched and unfortunately, those wicked Naija Immigration seized my body lotion, body and anti persperants deodorants was 3, like 5 hair cream, everything seized was worth almost 15K. (I eventually found out, I wasn't meant to check in those kinda stuffs) Guys please learn from me. Don't check in with those sorta stuffs, they should be included inside your boxes. Begged and begged this woman, she no gree, gave me the option of taking it back to my fam outside, family wey don begin dey go house, or trashing it there( which kine mumu trash? Na them go use am, BASTARDDDSSS) I eventually found out na money she dey find, but unfortunately, I didn't have cash with me. Gave out all my naira. Dem no born me well give am $100 notes cause na only wetin I carry be that.

Eventually I was the 2nd to the last person to board on the plane. Almost missed the flight. Was running like a FOOL! Immediately I boarded, wasn't up to 8mins, we took off . ENROUTE >>>>>>>ADDIS ABABA (5hours 20mins)

Food was terrible, met Nigerians that were leaving the country. Addis Ababa Airport is really beautiful, see difference between Naija Airport and Ethiopian Airport nau. Everything orderly and arranged.
Didn't stay at the Airport for up to 40mins. Got into my next flight to Toronto, longest journey of my life (16hours 20mins)!

Guys my ass became numb! Thank God it was a night flight, I just kept sleeping and watching movies on my phone. Couldn't watch their movies cause the earphone they gave me was trashy. Almost couldn't hear anything with it. With the whole noise from the aircraft. Though they had good collections of movies.

Fast forward >>>>> We landed Toronto Airport, the airport is a beauty! Jesus! Beauty at it's peak. Everything was too organised. I kept asking God who did this to Naija? Cause it's just not fair! Was going with the crowd, omo guys follow who know Road, and keep asking questions. Everybody in Canada is always happy to help in anyway they can.

I went straight to the Immigration Officers, I was fortunate, I didn't spend up to 15mins on the queue before it got filled up and crowded.

There was this stand where one Immigration Officer was loud and asking this Naija guy plenty of questions! In my mind I was like, God please don't let me go to this same guy! Pleaseeeeeee! Naso e reach my turn for Immigration, ghen ghen! Na that same man them post me go! Quickly told my siblings on WhatsApp to pray for me to pass this Immigration checks, they told me only my mama prayers should sort that out for me. And,

Guys guess what? This Man asked me for just my PASSPORT!!! That was all! And asked me how long I'd be studying and who my sponsor was, and where my school is. I didn't spend up to 45 seconds with him. And he printed my permit. Like I was like really? How? Covid-19 Test? Introduction Letter? Acceptance Letter? Proof of Fund? ArriveCan? Tuition Receipts? Vaccination Card? Everything wey i print out? Baba ask me something at least nah... Nothing! Only my Passport! Is God not wonderful? Loll.. He is for sure!

Proceeded to my next flight to Vancouver (Air Canada) The queue was terribly long. Was on queue for almost 50mins. After checks, I begin run again, normal level. I was like the second to the last person to board. Immediately, we left. Another 5hours flight! God I was tired of flying! � This journey ain't for the weak. I angrily forced myself to sleep. And kept seeing the series on my phone.

Finally, we arrived Vancouver! But unfortunately, my bags weren't complete. My bags were missing, they tracked it, and saw its still at Toronto, it didn't come in with the flight. Air Canada fall my hands for that one. Was disappointed. My apartment to the Airport is almost an hour drive. They offered to deliver it to me anyway, make i still dey observe them.

Guys I stepped out of the Airport in Vancouver, and the COLD that hit me, blood of Jesus Christ! I never believed it! It was just 12° ohh!! And to think Vancouver has the best weather in Canada? Haaaaa!

Na why people full here and it's extremely expensive. Guys make person no lie give you, Canada is extremely COLD!!!!!!
Thank God for my cousin who came to pick me up at the Airport.

It's 5:55am as I type this, and we're on 4°c, so prepare yourself please, and come with your winter jacket socks, head warmer and hand gloves, yes even if our own for Naija na rubbish, carry am come like that, e dey useful! Thanks to my sister and a friend in Vancouver that forced me to buy it.

So in a nutshell, I thank God for a safe trip into Canada. When I sit and reminisce on it, omo! This Canada isn't for the weak! I thank God for this platform (Nairaland), y'all are a blessing, also met good people that have turned friends through Nairaland.! A bigger chunk of thanks goes to my FAMILY. Without them, I wouldn't be here. Mehn, y'all are the real MVP!

The whole journey wouldn't have started at the first place.
Those delayed, please don't relent, please, it's definitely gonna be worth it in the end, those waiting for an update on their app, please keep praying and keep being optimistic, God would definitely perfect your application.

Guys story don finish, make i go back to sleep. I had to do this, make una no think say I don run, which I can't.

It has ended in praise for me. I hope it does same to each and everyone here.

Thank you.