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| Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by MightyRance(m): 2:50pm On Apr 14, 2022 |
ninab:No, it has not started. Its only biometrics that has been updated. I APPLIED FROM TURKEY |
| Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by Raeinn: 2:59pm On Apr 14, 2022 |
Landing Gist Guys! Hi everyone, good afternoon and I’m sorry I’m just posting this now, since i got here on Monday. Been trying to get myself together. So I booked my flight with Qatar Airways and i had a connecting flight at Qatar with AirCanada to Toronto. My flight was for by 7. 50pm (Abuja to Doha (Qatar) on the 10th of this month. I got to the airport by 3.14pm, i had checked in online and selected a seat already. As soon as i got to the airport, i paid #500 for trolley. At the entrance a guy was there and he asked for my proof of vaccination which I showed him and he scanned it to verify, he allowed me pass. I dropped my stuff on the security slide stuff and the computer showed i had something liquid in my ghana must go bag, they assumed it was palm oil and started searching the bag and it was only shampoo so they let me pass. I used the lift to go upstairs where you’ll find different desks representing different airlines. I went to Qatar Airways and My boxes and bags where overweight. My ghana must go bag was 23.7kg and my Box was 24.6kg. The guy attending to me was trying to let it slide until one busy body girl came to start making noise saying i must reduce the items and I’m not allowed to have a backpack, hmmmmn i sha changed it for her and brought her back to factory setting because something was definitely wrong with her. I didn’t pay anything or take out anything because my bag was still within 23kg, I refused to let her intimidate me. I left her and went to wrap my ghana must go bag and i paid the man 1k. Then I proceeded to check in my bags, the guy asked for my passport and covid vaccination certificate and then he gave me a yellow card and allowed me pass to the front desk. When i got there the lady was so sweet, she asked for my details and I tried to have her help me change my sit on my connecting flight with AirCanada but she couldn’t because the flight was fully booked. She checked my bags and said it was overweight but she didn’t complain she tagged them and checked them in ,collected the yellow card and filled it for me, she was so sweet and she didn’t beg me so I dashed her money. I went back down to say good bye to my siblings. I came back up by 5pm and i went to meet immigration people, the woman just started begging me immediately saying she doesn’t want to keep me here to be answering questions so I should just find something for her, i had only 500 on me so i gave it to her coz I wasn’t going to use it for anything, I proceeded to meet the other immigration officers and they collected the yellow card and stamped my passport and i went to the waiting room, we began boarding by 6.50pm I think. I went to the plane found my seat which was a window seat and I settled in. I must give it to Qatar airways, the plane was clean , legroom was just perfect, hostesses were sweet and the washroom was also very clean. This people wanted to finish us with food��, the jollof rice with vegetables and chicken sauce was a banger! ,their movie collection was perfect, in general Qatar Airways did no wrong in my eyes and the flight was smooth, we arrived Qatar by 3.20am but my itinerary said we would airrive by 4.10 am. The airport in Doha was so beautiful and super clean, i went to brush in the washroom and it was also very clean. We sat down to wait for our different connecting flights, i connected to the wifi and left messages for my family members. I couldn’t sleep sef. I kept checking the board to see my boarding gate for my connecting flight. Finally they posted it by 8.am and my flight was by 9am, i asked one of the staff there to direct me to the gate and he did. When i got there i was asked for my ArriveCan, covid vaccination proof and passport, I proceeded to the next check point a lady searched me and asked me to take of my shoes, then I proceeded to the next check point, i was asked for my enrolment letter and passport, which was checked and given back to me. They begged me to check in my hand luggage coz the flight was fully booked and there may not be enough space at the overhead cabin. So I did that and i went to board, I didn’t really like my seat sha, it was an outer aisle seat, it wasn’t bad but I wanted a window seat. Omo i was the only black on that flight, thank God i’m fair small coz I could see they were quite confused about my identity �. About 90% of people on that flight were Indians and the remaining where Canadians. I honestly wasn’t impressed by AirCanada, the entire tv sets and charging ports on the aisle roll did not work all through the 14hrs flight��, i was bored out of my brains and I couldn’t sleep, food was rubbish and the washroom was messed up, they just kept disturbing us about face mask, they kept saying if you take it down you will be fined. Omo that flight was the longest 14hrs of my life, i was tired, I walked around a bit to stretch my legs. I couldn’t sleep, i had to beg the Lady on the opposite roll to help me charge my phone, she was a Canadian and she was very nice and friendly, talked for a bit lol that’s when I believed that Canadians are really nice like people always say. Finally they served us curry rice before we landed (i’m still suffering from eating that rice), they gave those of us in the aisle roll a coupon that allows us have a discount on our next flight due to the inconvenience all through the 14hrs flight. We Landed in Toronto by 4.05pm, I proceeded into the airport, the airport was packed full (Qatar Airport is way more beautiful) i used the self declaration machine and proceeded to join the line to see an immigration officer . The line was long ehhh omo everywhere choke. We were legit sitting on the floor for hours. I managed to get my study permit by 10.53pm, I’m not joking the line was terrible, the person that came to pick me since 4 left by 8pm after waiting. Honestly it was not a pleasant experience, just be prepared sha, those with connecting flights missed their flights. I thank God sha i got my study permit and went downstairs to look for my luggage, as God would have it i found them very close to each other. I had to wait for my cousin to come get me after work. We got to her house by 1am. I was drained. But in everything i am grateful to God��. Canada is beautiful, the cold is something else. I still bless my God for everything. I went to Canada yesterday to get my SIN , hmmmmm the line was a continuation of the one from the airport. Went there by 8.30am and i left by 3pm���. My legs are numb from standing. Safe flight to all those coming soon and to those waiting for their PPR , keep trusting God and hold him very tight. It will end in praise. Again many thanks to Makano and Ketima, may God bless you both and grant all your heart desires. Amen Please ignore any errors |
| Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by kinkyhead: 3:21pm On Apr 14, 2022 |
iykedpetes:Congratulations!! See oh as if you know. I follow you talk as mine app. 29th dec... ![]() congrats happy for you i guess i am next to testify my PPR..my Dec 29th |
| Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by Lani84: 3:22pm On Apr 14, 2022 |
Good day friends! PPR dropped this morning at 7:16AM WAT. I am in Canada but I helped my sister with her application. Here is her timeline: 2nd time applicant Submitted: January 1 2022 Ghost update: January 2 2022 Medicals passed: February 1 2022 No idea when eligibility started PPR: April 14 2022 Her first application was refused based on financial status and purpose of travel. GCMS notes indicated that there were lump sum deposits in her spouse account and her SOP was poorly written. I wasn't involved in the first application, but with the GCMS notes and advice from fellow Nairalanders, we repackaged and re-applied using the GCKey Portal. Documents submitted: All IMM forms 2-page SOP outlining the relevance of the course to her current career (she studied Building but is going for PGD Business Management), home ties are parents, siblings and husband that won't be coming with her, and promotion on return from her studies Spouse MBS showing savings + printed statement Spouse Salary account Spouse payslips Spouse employment confirmation letter Her payslips Her salary account Her Mutual Funds statement Letter of explanation for lump sum deposits, explained in tabular form. I didn't add any receipts or evidence, I just stated where they were from and let the narration on the statement corroborate. Like my friend said, 'no too dey shalaye' Letter of introduction from her office Her ID Card Her CV showing the career change Police clearance certificate Passport page We ordered GCMS notes on the 13th of March but we are yet to receive it. I also reached out to my MP but they said they would check and let me know by the 21st of April. On the dot of 13 weeks, which is the processing time on the website, we started sending daily emails and weekly webforms, stating that enrolment is in the 15th of April and can they please help. All received generic response. I told her to stop sending emails by that 15th because honestly I was tired of the no response. The PPR email came today. Her passport expiry was 2023 and her course is 2 years, so we renewed while it waiting and sent the new one via webform. When she is sending the passport to VFS, does she have to send in both or just the new one? Thanks to everyone on this thread for supporting and helping each other. Special thanks to @Makano, @Anon123, @Ketima and @Lekiboboe for always patiently answering questions. Nairaland doesn't send notifications of responses so I just found out that you all responded to my query on the previous thread. Thank you very much. For everyone waiting, God will do it. |
| Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by CentennialGuy: 3:30pm On Apr 14, 2022 |
Congrats to Francisxbee, Iykedpete, LavishG and Kunbit on your PPRs |
| Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by Chiziteremary: 3:31pm On Apr 14, 2022 |
Congrats to your sis. May the land of Canada favour her. Mine is next in Jesus name. Lani84: |
| Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by CentennialGuy: 3:32pm On Apr 14, 2022 |
Congrats to your sister Lani84: |
| Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by iykedpetes(m): 3:43pm On Apr 14, 2022 |
kinkyhead:na God ooo as i see the guy own i say make i go check based on say na almost same date ...behold i saw it on my portal chilaxing |
| Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by Lani84: 3:45pm On Apr 14, 2022 |
Chiziteremary:Amen! Thank you so much, it will end in praise for all |
| Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by Lani84: 3:45pm On Apr 14, 2022 |
CentennialGuy:Thanks very much! |
| Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by Lani84: 3:48pm On Apr 14, 2022 |
Hi Freinds! I'd appreciate any insights on this please: Her passport expiry was 2023 and her course is 2 years, so we renewed while it waiting and sent the new one via webform. When she is sending the passport to VFS, does she have to send in both or just the new one? Lani84: |
| Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by francisxbee: 4:01pm On Apr 14, 2022*. Modified: 4:01pm On Apr 15, 2022 |
francisxbee:1st time applicant Submitted: Dec 31st 2021 Upfront Medicals passed and eligibility started: February 15 2022 Ghost Update: April 9 2022 PPR: April 14 2022 Self sponsorship. 2 years masters. Client Info: 3 Page SOP relating my business to proposed course of study. I sought the services of frankrobbn1 (CEO of fandrglobal) for this and he was able to express my thoughts beautifully. I cannot thank him enough. Resume. Pictures with family. Estate Valuation and deed of landed property. University Degree, transcript and past awards. School fee deposit slip. CIBC. Proof of Funds. My personal Bank statement gtb (used Mbs). My Business account bank statement. Cac certificate. Cac sole proprietorship page showing I'm the sole owner of company. Bank reference letter showing I'm sole signatory to the business account. 5 copies of Business sale receipts Screenshot of Business instagram page Screenshot of Business presence on Google. Picture with 2 of my staffs. I only sent webform twice. I'm grateful to God and this platform as well as the constant contributors. Learnt everything here, reducing pdf size, Sending webforms etc. Thanks everyone. And for those still expecting, may God answer your praYers. |
| Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by Iamgrac: 4:04pm On Apr 14, 2022 |
Thank you very much makano I'm honored to get a reply from you makano: |
| Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by Iamgrac: 4:04pm On Apr 14, 2022 |
Thank you very much I really appreciate ![]() technix: |
| Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by Francieuche: 4:19pm On Apr 14, 2022 |
Please I need advice I got admission to do Bsc. nursing in New Brunswick I have a Bsc.Plant Biology and Biotechnology MSc. In Botany Now some people told me I shouldn't bother to apply for study visa that I won't get the visa,that it is Clear I want to run away so The visa officers would refuse me...I shouldn't bother .... am confused should I decline the admission..pls hear me out...I am not running away..pls I want more views Pls i need input from everyone |
| Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by Tcrown2020(f): 4:24pm On Apr 14, 2022 |
Iamgrac:Good day my people. Applicant is a minor ( 16 yrs ) Application already submitted on the new portal but because of the limited document weight , we could not upload some docs. Like siblings birth certificate & passports , parents passport & parents travel visas Please, can we send these via a webform or we leave it as it is . ? Any implications ? Thanks |
| Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by Creativeowos: 4:27pm On Apr 14, 2022 |
Smile. Congratulations bro, your story is so inspiring and touchy��. I wish you all the best. To the rest of us still expecting PPR, may God answer our prayers. Feb 1st applicant LavishG: |
| Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by Creativeowos: 4:30pm On Apr 14, 2022 |
buckyfof:Ameen o |
| Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by Samxx: 4:33pm On Apr 14, 2022 |
bro please what did you use for business presence on google ? francisxbee: |
| Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by 19CannyMum: 4:34pm On Apr 14, 2022 |
LavishG:Congratulations. Really unique story. |
| Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by 19CannyMum: 4:37pm On Apr 14, 2022 |
MightyRance:Send by email to Nairobi, copy Abuja in the email. Write URGENT, application number, medical update in the email subject. The email should also contain all the details you normally put in your webform ( name, uci, address etc). Search this thread for the 3 Nairobi email addresses and the Abuja email address. |
| Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by Osemigho: 4:39pm On Apr 14, 2022 |
The pattern don start again. The PPR door is completely open and will remain so for about a week. I pray God favour all May applicants. Amen. |
| Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by FAA22: 4:56pm On Apr 14, 2022 |
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| Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by b4biodun(f): 5:05pm On Apr 14, 2022 |
Thanks alot but I'm yet to apply for the study visa Topjim786: |
| Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by b4biodun(f): 5:11pm On Apr 14, 2022 |
Thank you for your response, does that mean, I shouldn't start the study application process? Calmdancer21: |
| Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by Lekiboboe: 5:12pm On Apr 14, 2022 |
Francieuche:No Academic Progression in this path you wanna take and a Visa Officer will easily assume your purpose of visit to Canada is not to STUDY but to JAPA which is a RED FLAG. In your best interest and to stand more chance in your study visa application in terms of Academic Progression, go for a PHD program in research areas related to your B.SC or MSC degree/background AWAIT ADDITIONAL INPUTS FROM THE HOUSE BEFORE YOU MAKE YOUR DECISION |
| Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by Belle110: 5:12pm On Apr 14, 2022 |
iykedpetes:I’m smiling here like it’s my PPR ![]() |
| Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by Afolavid: 5:17pm On Apr 14, 2022 |
Afolavid:Wednesday - No PPR Thursday - 5 PPRs and still counting ![]() These PPRs dey sweet me for body... Congratulations to everyone who got their PPR today. Congrats in advance to those who will get later today and tomorrow ![]() |
| Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by Belle110: 5:21pm On Apr 14, 2022 |
Papapa1234:Be hopeful, you will. When did you submit your app? |
| Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by Belle110: 5:29pm On Apr 14, 2022 |
Halyshia:The first time the MP reached out was on the 30th of March and promised to follow up on the 13th of April. by the 1st of April, I logged into the portal and saw that my eligibility has started. The Mp reached out yesterday again and IRCC claimed it's still under eligibility review. |
| Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by omariam: 5:41pm On Apr 14, 2022 |
Lani84:Congratulations to ur sis. |
| Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by pufframmy: 5:55pm On Apr 14, 2022 |
please help as self sponsor how much do you have in the balance u submitted francisxbee: |
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