drdamy:
YES

same here, I applied march 1 but my profile has not changed..

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i applied March 1 but still I haven't heard from cic. Online route

Osemigho:
Hi everyone. All the best in our various applications. God will help and favor us all.

I have come to say again that if you have any thought of staying in Canada after study, it will never be a bad idea to read about Canada express entry. Some of us did this time last year and God has been faithful.

I don’t know much about the study visa now but I would advise you write “full admission scholarship” as your sponsor, in the crucial cic form, if you have scholarship that can cover your tuition and living expenses. During my time, I wrote that and only added bank accounts (mine and dad) of less than #2m to my app. Some scholarship holders account was not even up to that and they got their student visa.

Studying in Canada is tougher than most of us think but your determination and grace will make you stand out. I could only come back now that semester is rounding up.

A lot have changed since I know this place. Truly, information is key and leads to transformation. If you think you can, yes! You can.

For those coming to Calgary, I may have some tips about Accomodation and study. Feel free to reach out.

Regards,
Osemigho.

so what do you think I do. Kindly share ideas

drdamy:
i applied march 13 paper route and the only update is medical passed, while am seeing some1 who applied the same day with me got rejected

Did you do an upfront medical?

Was the person asked to do medicals before he was rejected?

drdamy:
i applied march 13 paper route and the only update is medical passed, while am seeing some1 who applied the same day with me got rejected

Please How many of this forms are to fill....and also are we to download..print out..fill them with pen..or download fill online and print..if applying paper route

Hii Osemigho. I'm moving to Calgary next month with my husband. (Express entry). Pls i don't mind tips for accommodation. I'll pm you so we can chat better. Thank you.

Jewel80:
Are you travelling abroad? Clear everything off your phone and don't accept anything from anybody. Read on:
Check Is Money

This is a true life story. Not only is it a real account of event that took place between my blood sister and US immigration/custom officers, it is a recent one too; it took place last two weeks. Between Tuesday 23rd and Thursday 25th, January 2018, from Lagos to Atlanta, USA, and back to Lagos. The entire journey lasted not more than forty-eight hours.

My sister has been visiting America since 1996, mostly twice a year. She had two of her three children in the US. All of them are now residents in US. The purpose of the visits has largely been business, including this last one. She runs Daslat Ventures, a boutique / Home stuff outfit, with outlets at Ogba Shopping Arcade and Ajah. Most of her dealings in US are with Costco, a popular and reputable company. This paragraph is meant to give a mental understanding to who she is. Nothing more.

On the fateful Tuesday, I got a whatsapp message from my sister notifying me she was about to board a Delta airline (her usual airline, a US airline) going to Atlanta, Georgia. Several hours later, I got another whatsapp message informing me they had landed in the airport in US. The message ended with 'Alhiamudulilhai'.
Myself, I was busy packing my luggage for the next day flight to Nigeria. Next time I checked my phone, there was another message from her: 'heading back home now'. I was a bit puzzled. I tried to explain it away by telling myself she was heading to her home in Atlanta. But wait a sec! Between the 'Alhiamudulilhai' message and this one, it had been few hours. I decided to call her. She clarified to me she was heading home to Lagos. 'What happen?' She told me she would explain when we see in Lagos. But I persisted. She then explained.....

The flight from Lagos to US was smooth. Delta is the best. Ojukai and his wife were also on board. When we landed at the airport in US, I was able to connect to the airport Wi-Fi. That was when I sent you the message of my arrival. I proceeded to the entry desk where my passport and visa were checked and verified ok. 'You are welcome to the US ma'am.' I walked past the counter, was heading to the arrival section when I heard 'hey You!'. I stopped and turned around to face a stern looking middle aged white man. He pointed at the book I was holding, 'You must set Forth at Dawn'. 'WHAT IS IN THAT FEDEX ENVELOPE?' This was the beginning!

In the Fedex envelope I had inside the Soyinka's book I was holding was a check given to me by Mrs Giwa to help deliver to a friend of hers, Mrs Ijeze whom I know very well. I didn't declare it at the point of entry. One, I didn't know check is money. Two, it wasn't in my name. When they asked me to follow them to their office within the airport I knew I was in a sort of trouble. Though I had the confidence I could explain myself, my bladder still gave way! Lol . They took my bags away from me, my book and my phones. I told them I had to change cloth because I had wet myself... they allowed me.

Interrogation started. They asked so many questions. They would hold meetings among themselves in whisper and returned to me for another round of questions. They called in a FBI agent. Then another hours of questions. They were trying to establish a case against me but my response kept me in the clear. They asked about my business, I told them. They cross examined that by putting a call through to Costco. My story was corroborated. I gave them Mrs Giwa's number. They called her. She confirmed she gave me the check. Still, the interrogation continued. I was getting tired. I m diabetic, you know.
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One of the agents put before me my phone asking me to explain and identify the people in the video clips in my phone's whatsapp app!
I was confused. The clips showed ritual beheadings, boko haram barbaric acts, badoo atrocities and some Emmanuella's comedy skits.
I don't know any of them. I could understand the conclusion they were setting up. These are stuff people broadcast on whatsapp in Nigeria. People forward it to their contacts for information purpose only. I have no idea who these people in the clips are.

At this point, it is important to mention my sister wears hijab (not Niqab nor Burka).

They called most US contacts on my phone. I believed they got good responses about me. During the long hours interrogation, Delta had been contacted to put me on next available flight to Lagos. Delta was excellent. They put me on first class. That was when the interrogating agents started showing me a bit of respect. They told me they were not banning me from entering US in near future but they were not comfortable with the video clips found on my phone. As such they would deny me entry this time. I could go home and reapply for US visa in Lagos. I asked them if my children would be in any trouble because of this unfortunate misunderstanding, they said No.
At that point I just wanted to be on my way to Lagos. They didn't confisticate the check either.
Now back in Lagos, glory be to God, the Lord of all the worlds.

The reason I decided to narrate this story to our platform is to inform us concerning what we share, receive from forwarded messages and store (intentionally or otherwise) on our phones. You can never tell when they would turn incriminating. Even if you have got explanations that are genuine, events arising from the delay might waste your precious time and resources.
Whatsapp, by default settings saves a copy of all received pictures and videos in your phone's gallery, block such or wipe them out always.

#Copied...thought i should share here

You can share this for others to learn from it.

You gotta trust American beauracratic red tape. It’s always much ado about nothing, a lot of dust raising for small things. When they were suppose to be stopping the big Kahunas like Bin Laden, they were asleep on the wheels. Now they have sent an innocent little man back home for seeming inconsequential stuff that he is not responsible for. Yes they say him he can apply for a visa again in theory. But in practice if he applies, he most like would be denied based on that record of been sent back at port of entry. God help us!

Salute to everyone ere,although I'm a newbie but you guys r doing a great job I must comment u n I pray God reward each n everyone of you.

Straight to the point

I'm presently running my MSc and will be done in few months time (all things been equal) so I plan going for my PhD in Canada.

UG grade:3.48/5 (2²)
MSC grade: PhD by his grace
M. Status: Single
Age:28
Proposed PhD: enviromental related course or Soil microbiology
Self sponsored
I've been following this thread n previous ones, thanks to the spirit of DIY
Pls what's my chances of securing MSC program with my back grade provided I switch to MSC n not PhD
Please help a brother in need of an enlightenments

I've been contacting my proposed supervisors although no +ve response yet.

My question is what are the things I need to put in place to catalyze n fast track my application I pray TRV fall on us all, amen!!!
Thanks in anticipation

chibertha:
What i would do;
I will make them renew their vows at the registry.
Then apply with pictures from the first marriage and the new certificate and it's iv stating renewal of vows don't forget the pictures too.

My idea is funny I believe.

LOL �

sheriff88:
Guys. Please what can I do in a situation where parents can't find marriage certificate?

Thanks always.

You can get an affidavit of declaration of marriage. I used that in lieu of my parents marriage certificate

sheriff88:
Guys. Please what can I do in a situation where parents can't find marriage certificate?

Thanks always.

The documentation of your parent’s marriage is not an important factor in the visa application process. So an o ordinary declaration of marriage at any court should suffice.

xrisla:
Salute to everyone ere,although I'm a newbie but you guys r doing a great job I must comment u n I pray God reward each n everyone of you.

Straight to the point

I'm presently running my MSc and will be done in few months time (all things been equal) so I plan going for my PhD in Canada.

UG grade:3.48/5 (2²)
MSC grade: PhD by his grace
M. Status: Single
Age:28
Proposed PhD: enviromental related course or Soil microbiology
Self sponsored
I've been following this thread n previous ones, thanks to the spirit of DIY
Pls what's my chances of securing MSC program with my back grade provided I switch to MSC n not PhD
Please help a brother in need of an enlightenments

I've been contacting my proposed supervisors although no +ve response yet.

My question is what are the things I need to put in place to catalyze n fast track my application I pray TRV fall on us all, amen!!!
Thanks in anticipation

It is better to go for a PHD but big problem is your grades of 2.2 is what I am reading from your quote. Switching to a masters as you seem to imply comes with complications, as the VO might deny you a visa, questioning your purpose of study because of a lack of progression. A student who has already earned a masters degree going for a second masters degree is one of the ways VOs use to determine who is a genuine student from who is simply using the student visa route as a means of facilitating entry to Canada. You might want to try to explain why a second masters is necessary, but that is Herculean task to succeed with. It is not impossible however. With a 2.2 it is almost impossible to get into a PHD program. Never seen it. The cards are stacked against you in every corner except your masters GPA is very strong, then there is hope.

Jewel80:
Was the person asked to do medicals before he was rejected?

I have seen a handful of people rejected even after medicals was requested. But in majority of cases, 90 percent, people whose medicals were requested, sailed through—were approved TRV.

I got this mail today.
There have been no updates to your application since you last checked your account. Thank you for your patience..

Please What does this indicate? I submitted March 9

Please for people that already started their application or have applied before online...that document page that requests for your digital photo, how do i do that one?

It means there is no update yet after one month of application. I believed you applied online and you're updated monthly of the status of your application.

sogima:
I got this mail today.
There have been no updates to your application since you last checked your account. Thank you for your patience..

Please What does this indicate? I submitted March 9

xrisla:
Salute to everyone ere,although I'm a newbie but you guys r doing a great job I must comment u n I pray God reward each n everyone of you.

Straight to the point

I'm presently running my MSc and will be done in few months time (all things been equal) so I plan going for my PhD in Canada.

UG grade:3.48/5 (2²)
MSC grade: PhD by his grace
M. Status: Single
Age:28
Proposed PhD: enviromental related course or Soil microbiology
Self sponsored
I've been following this thread n previous ones, thanks to the spirit of DIY
Pls what's my chances of securing MSC program with my back grade provided I switch to MSC n not PhD
Please help a brother in need of an enlightenments

I've been contacting my proposed supervisors although no +ve response yet.

My question is what are the things I need to put in place to catalyze n fast track my application I pray TRV fall on us all, amen!!!
Thanks in anticipation

If you have up to 2 years work experience, apply for PR when you get your MSC through Express Entry . You have a good profile (age, bsc, MSc). All you will be needing is a good score in IELTS and you’re in Canada as a PR. Going for your PHD should be easier from there.

Jewel80:
Please for people that already started their application or have applied before online...that document page that requests for your digital photo, how do i do that one?

You need to upload your passport photographs there.

Phocusjosh:
It means there is no update yet after one month of application. I believed you applied online and you're updated monthly of the status of your application.

Okay thank you

good day every1,I got admission into Concordia university last month ...
A nigerian lady in canada told me to apply for Quebec CAQ...after getting the letter, she said I can now proceed to get my visa and study permit...
please how valid is dis info

sogima:
I got this mail today.
There have been no updates to your application since you last checked your account. Thank you for your patience..

Please What does this indicate? I submitted March 9

Online route or Paper route?

My people sorry for the questions. Pls I have one more last slot to apply to one more school out of two..but am confused
The first option is a school that doesn't require u securing a supervisor and could offer me an admission scholarship
The second option is a school where I have secured a supervisor already but no scholarship or funding .
Which do I pick?

Josh1996:
My people sorry for the questions. Pls I have one more last slot to apply to one more school out of two..but am confused
The first option is a school that doesn't require u securing a supervisor and could offer me an admission scholarship
The second option is a school where I have secured a supervisor already but no scholarship or funding .
Which do I pick?

Duh!!! The choice is an easy one. The one without securing a supervisor and can offer you admission and scholarship.

Na wah to you oh. Are you a learner
The o will go with first option anyday and everyday. ABI you no like free things.
Please which school is it my husband and I are looking for such.

Josh1996:
My people sorry for the questions. Pls I have one more last slot to apply to one more school out of two..but am confused
The first option is a school that doesn't require u securing a supervisor and could offer me an admission scholarship
The second option is a school where I have secured a supervisor already but no scholarship or funding .
Which do I pick?

Hello house good day to you all I have a few questions

Please paper application and the online route which is faster for student permit?
Note
I did pepper application for visitors visa in 2012 it came out after 45 days
While the last students permit I did in 2016 That Was refused started 3 months.

Any body appling for visa to go to memorial university in Newfoundland St. John's or already there please hola at me.

Kind regards

Mr Josh. You ehh... You better don't go and dull your self..
The one that offers scholarship is better.. So ye e ?

Cheers

Try and through previous trv hopefuls list..you'll be able to calculate and know the one that Is more faster betw the two..

chibertha:
Hello house good day to you all I have a few questions

Please paper application and the online route which is faster for student permit?
Note
I did pepper application for visitors visa in 2012 it came out after 45 days
While the last students permit I did in 2016 That Was refused started 3 months.

Any body appling for visa to go to memorial university in Newfoundland St. John's or already there please hola at me.

Kind regards

i will be applying for visa by end of may.
Memorial university Newfoundland

chibertha:
Hello house good day to you all I have a few questions

Please paper application and the online route which is faster for student permit?
Note
I did pepper application for visitors visa in 2012 it came out after 45 days
While the last students permit I did in 2016 That Was refused started 3 months.

Any body appling for visa to go to memorial university in Newfoundland St. John's or already there please hola at me.

Kind regards

Josh1996:
My people sorry for the questions. Pls I have one more last slot to apply to one more school out of two..but am confused
The first option is a school that doesn't require u securing a supervisor and could offer me an admission scholarship
The second option is a school where I have secured a supervisor already but no scholarship or funding .
Which do I pick?

Your options look straightforward but there are not.

In the first option, you dont need to secure a supervisor and funding is assured if offer is made. In such school, to get admission is competitive and hard because they've many reasons not to give you offer: lack of fund, no supervisor to take you, low grade etc. I dont know your CGPA anyway.

In the second option, no funding, but you've already secured a supervisor, which means that your admission is 50% assured unlike the first option.

If you've a good result, go for the first option.