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Okay thanks

Oluwaseunbd:
If you have a copy of ur biodata page,u can use that...

peruz:
Mr Frank,pls I send you an e-mail.Peruz...I have been waiting for your response.

@frank I asked for an excel sheet for living expense and tuition for 2wks now. Pls can you send gakintan@yahoo.com

holllowu:
Someone should help please.

You’re supposed to submit your passport alongside your application since you’re applying on paper.
However, I’m not sure if you can submit afterwards, maybe when you get a passport request.

Congratulations, am happy you got your approvals after some previous attempts. No giving up

Ymin:
A P P R O V A L A L E R T !!!
Program: MSc Biosystem Engineering, University Of Manitoba(Fall,2019)

This is my 3rd Application after 2 previous refusals and I have been a silent reader on this forum:

Application timeline
Route – Paper, processed in Nairobi Kenya
Applied 15th May 2019
Biometrics not required as the previous one is valid. I was able to link it online on the 26th May and then Background check already running.
Eligibility review 12th June
Medical Request 14th June
Medical Done 17th June at IOM Ikeja
Medical Passed 20th June
BVL-July 9th
Approval- July 10th
Then I got a text message late evening on Thursday 11th July from VFS Lagos that Passport is ready for pick up.
Passport pick up 12th July 2019(Within 2mins at VFS counter in Lekki, which was the fastest of all the waiting process from the beginning of the application)


Documents submitted:

Academic Qualification

B.Eng Degree in Agricultural Engineering
Msc Admission letter
Transcript from the University
CV
O Level Cert

Proof of Financial Support

Personal statement of account comprising current account balance of N3M and Fixed deposit of N3M
Reference Letter from the Bank to support SOA
Letter of Sponsorship as Postgraduate research assistant with funding of CAD18,000 for each year of my study.
Tuition is CAD12, 400 but also got an IGSES Scholarship of CAD5, 400 which is usually applied on the Tuition to effectively reduce it to CAD7, 000


Other documents

IMM Forms
Passport photo
Police Clearance Certificate was submitted during the first application so didn’t bother doing it again.
NYSC certificate
A work ID, Promotion letters and introduction letter from work
Landed property with Survey and Deed Of Assignment
Marriage cert and kids birth cert
Wife's passport biodata page
SOP and LOE address previous refusals in details

A few of my success stories and testimonies:

I first applied for a study visa to Canada in April 2018 and was refused June same year with Purpose of Visit.
Second Application was in Feb 2019 and was refused the same month with Purpose of visit and travel history.

In both cases, I used the services of an agent and I applied with the M.eng (One year course based) admission letter
Shortly before my second application, I contacted Frankrobbn to assist proofread my SOP. Despite his kind assistance then with every effort put in place, I was still delayed. Then after my second refusal, I contacted Bracha who encouraged me not to give up and assisted with part of my SOP correction.

Sometimes in Jan this year, I had thought of switching from the Meng to Msc but getting supervisor was the issue. After a series of emails with usual "no funding, no space" responses, God finally came through for me and that marks the turning point in my Canada journey. I got a Prof willing to supervise me and provided the Stipend that fully covers my study around April and then I decided to reapply for the 3rd time in May 2019.

This time around,Qudkom came to my rescue. We talk extensively, exchange emails and I had to even travel to a neighboring city to meet this wonderful and kind guy that I didn't know from anywhere just to ensure I get it right this time. Anyway, no more agent as I am prepared to take all the advice of the gurus to do it by myself.

Few days to my submission date, I had to literally go through all of Franks past post to ensure all my T's have been crossed and I's dotted.

My special appreciation thus goes to Frankrobbn, Bracha and Qudkom who positively influenced my application in a way or the other
Every other guru: Makano, Justmellow and so many Monikers I may not mention. God bless your selfless efforts on this thread.

I need to also mention that I am advanced in age and I have never traveled outside Nigeria before and I also graduated university in 2006 with about 11 years working experience. Married with 2 kids but I decided to apply alone first.
This is to encourage someone not to really give up.

Nevertheless all human efforts, IT IS NOT OF HIM THAT WILLS, NOR OF HIM WHO RUNS, BUT OF GOD WHO SHOWS MERCY....


More Success stories to every applicant awaiting feedback from Schools or the Embassy!!!

Hi. Pls I'm new here. I would like to know the universities I can apply to in Canada without IELTS/TOE exams. I have a Cgpa of 3.57/5.0. In English language. Pls I will need the names of university I can apply and how do I go about it. Thank u

heeneeholuwa:
Hi. Pls I'm new here. I would like to know the universities I can apply to in Canada without IELTS/TOE exams. I have a Cgpa of 3.57/5.0. In English language. Pls I will need the names of university I can apply and how do I go about it. Thank u

Check university of Lethbridge

victorsol:
Check university of Lethbridge

I got admitted into this university but English proficiency test results was a requirement of which I wrote IELTS..
I even had to ask them if it’s necessary since my first degree was in English and I’m from an English speaking country.. so they sent me a link and said I should check if my country is listed amongst the list they created and that if not, then I would need to write an English test.. mehn, Nigeria wasn’t among o but I was very surprised to see countries like Kenya, Zimbabwe... I was so shocked.
That’s how I later wrote IELTS o
Thank God I did well

That's serious. I hope to find a university that I don't need to write the IELTS exam. I would be glad if I can find any

heeneeholuwa:
That's serious. I hope to find a university that I don't need to write the IELTS exam. I would be glad if I can find any

Of course you’ll find
But as for this particular university I’m not sure
But you can try and find out too.. since you studied English

Hello, please can you share the link to this. I mean the Sally's pattern. Thank you.

abusmanlouis:
Whatever you are going to study doesn't matter if you can follow rules below
✅Have financial Resources in your home country
✅Have solid home ties
✅Have a good Letter of Explanation (Very important).
LOE is one of the most important document among other documents. Your LOE must be convincing to the extent that devil himself will know that you carry special anointing.
30millions naira in your personal account as POF may not save you if your LOE is poor.(VO's gcms note word: Vague).
Sally in Part 15 wrote something interesting about a good LOE. She talked about how she wrote her LOE, wow that was the best LOE pattern i will recommend for SP newbies.
If you have a good LOE and all the CIC needed documents and they still refuse ur SP? Bro go beg your Village people and go baff
If your application is refused based on Travel history! Please seek JR because there is no law in IRPA that says application should be refused based on travel history

University of Regina

heeneeholuwa:
Hi. Pls I'm new here. I would like to know the universities I can apply to in Canada without IELTS/TOE exams. I have a Cgpa of 3.57/5.0. In English language. Pls I will need the names of university I can apply and how do I go about it. Thank u

Blije:
I got admitted into this university but English proficiency test results was a requirement of which I wrote IELTS..
I even had to ask them if it’s necessary since my first degree was in English and I’m from an English speaking country.. so they sent me a link and said I should check if my country is listed amongst the list they created and that if not, then I would need to write an English test.. mehn, Nigeria wasn’t among o but I was very surprised to see countries like Kenya, Zimbabwe... I was so shocked.
That’s how I later wrote IELTS o
Thank God I did well

I just got admission to University of Lethbridge and as far as I know you actually have two options, you can either do IELTS before going or apply for their EAP(English for Academic purpose) which you will pay for(I can’t remember exactly how much I paid) The program is for a year.

I choose the EAP because it’s a better option for me. School resumes September/January and I don’t think I have enough time to prepare for IELTS.

Blije:
I got admitted into this university but English proficiency test results was a requirement of which I wrote IELTS..
I even had to ask them if it’s necessary since my first degree was in English and I’m from an English speaking country.. so they sent me a link and said I should check if my country is listed amongst the list they created and that if not, then I would need to write an English test.. mehn, Nigeria wasn’t among o but I was very surprised to see countries like Kenya, Zimbabwe... I was so shocked.
That’s how I later wrote IELTS o
Thank God I did well

what about medium of instruction?
sometimes medium of instruction replaces ilets.
I could remember when I applied to wageningen then, ilets or toefl was requested and I submitted medium of instruction. it was accepted and I got my admission letter for my MSc in 10days of application but not going this year again because the final selection for OKP scholarship didn't favour me.
I don't know if they take medium of instruction because am considering that school too for my MSc.

heeneeholuwa:
Hi. Pls I'm new here. I would like to know the universities I can apply to in Canada without IELTS/TOE exams. I have a Cgpa of 3.57/5.0. In English language. Pls I will need the names of university I can apply and how do I go about it. Thank u

Check MA English in University of Guelph

gentlepal2k:
Ok thanks, I want to apply next week or do u stay in lag?

I won't be able to review your SOP before next week, so try to contact some other guys here. I don't live in Lagos

victorsol:
what about medium of instruction?
sometimes medium of instruction replaces ilets.
I could remember when I applied to wageningen then, ilets or toefl was requested and I submitted medium of instruction. it was accepted and I got my admission letter for my MSc in 10days of application but not going this year again because the final selection for OKP scholarship didn't favour me.
I don't know if they take medium of instruction because am considering that school too for my MSc.

Try and contact the school as regards to that.. but I don’t think so
You either write any of these English proficiency exams or go for their English language program ... which you’ll pay for.. personally I think that option is more expensive and it takes about 3-4 months to complete the program.. so to me,either TOEFL or IELTS is a better alternative.

Even the almighty UToronto, McGill and UBC don't ask Nigerians for IELTS. I didn't submit anything concerning English language at McGill, and for UBC, I only uploaded the "English as a Medium of instruction" document.

If you have a very good GPA, just try those schools and forget IELTS/TOEFL and/or GRE.

victorsol:
what about medium of instruction?
sometimes medium of instruction replaces ilets.
I could remember when I applied to wageningen then, ilets or toefl was requested and I submitted medium of instruction. it was accepted and I got my admission letter for my MSc in 10days of application but not going this year again because the final selection for OKP scholarship didn't favour me.
I don't know if they take medium of instruction because am considering that school too for my MSc.

Blije:
Try and contact the school as regards to that.. but I don’t think so
You either write any of these English proficiency exams or go for their English language program ... which you’ll pay for.. personally I think that option is more expensive and it takes about 3-4 months to complete the program.. so to me,either TOEFL or IELTS is a better alternative.

. PLease I need to apply for Diploma course and I don't want to write IELTS exam,pls is that possible. Please urgent need cause I want to apply in September

Philomathhh:
Even the almighty UToronto, McGill and UBC don't ask Nigerians for IELTS. I didn't submit anything concerning English language at McGill, and for UBC, I only uploaded the "English as a Medium of instruction" document.

If you have a very good GPA, just try those schools and forget IELTS/TOEFL and GRE.

As y’all are applying to schools here and there, bear in mind that some schools are more expensive than others.

Blije:
As y’all are applying to schools here and there, bear in mind that some schools are more expensive than others.

Hehe I was going to say this o

Hi, is anyone going to Fredericton, New Brunswick this fall? Please, let's connect.

Good afternoon everyone here,please am new on this trend but I've been following up u.s travel section trend for students. I really need a bit guidance for getting a visa to study in Canada . Like how the process works.

xcaper:
Congratulations, am happy you got your approvals after some previous attempts. No giving up

congratulations! Please on applying for a Canadian f1 visa, what are the payments required? How much is there visa fee? Do they pay sevis fee?

shinaldo:
Hello,

Here's my Timeline:

*Paper Application*:
Submission & Biometrics - May 8, 2019
Medical request - June 15
Medicals done - June 26
Medicals passed - July 1
BVL- July 9
Approval - July 10
Passport Collected - July 12

*Documents submitted*
-Application form (IMM 1294E)
-Family Information (IMM 5645)
-Student Permit Questionnaire

*Academic Documents*
-Letter of Acceptance & Scholarship Letter
-NECO
-B.Sc Certificate
-Transcript
-NYSC Certificate

*Financial Documents*
-SOA of my uncle with a balance of 9M
-Tax Certificate
-Affidavit of Support
-Letter of Support
-CAC

*Supporting Documents*
-My Birth Certificate
-Mum and Dad's Birth Certificate
-Brother's Birth Certificate
-My Uncle's Sworn Affidavit for Declaration of Age
-My CV
-SOP

This was my 1st application. I'm going for a M.Sc Program, finished my B.Sc 2016.



Application handled by CIC Nairobi.

Thanks to everyone on this platform for the work you are doing. You contributed positively in one way or the other, believe me.

Special appreciation to @blcoolfemol for his support and encouragement, I really do appreciate it.

God bless you all!


NB: Who's at University of Ontario Institute of Technology, I would like to connect.

Kindly check ur PM. Tnx

Please which school??

Ymin:
A P P R O V A L A L E R T !!!
Program: MSc Biosystem Engineering, University Of Manitoba(Fall,2019)

This is my 3rd Application after 2 previous refusals and I have been a silent reader on this forum:

Application timeline
Route – Paper, processed in Nairobi Kenya
Applied 15th May 2019
Biometrics not required as the previous one is valid. I was able to link it online on the 26th May and then Background check already running.
Eligibility review 12th June
Medical Request 14th June
Medical Done 17th June at IOM Ikeja
Medical Passed 20th June
BVL-July 9th
Approval- July 10th
Then I got a text message late evening on Thursday 11th July from VFS Lagos that Passport is ready for pick up.
Passport pick up 12th July 2019(Within 2mins at VFS counter in Lekki, which was the fastest of all the waiting process from the beginning of the application)


Documents submitted:

Academic Qualification

B.Eng Degree in Agricultural Engineering
Msc Admission letter
Transcript from the University
CV
O Level Cert

Proof of Financial Support

Personal statement of account comprising current account balance of N3M and Fixed deposit of N3M
Reference Letter from the Bank to support SOA
Letter of Sponsorship as Postgraduate research assistant with funding of CAD18,000 for each year of my study.
Tuition is CAD12, 400 but also got an IGSES Scholarship of CAD5, 400 which is usually applied on the Tuition to effectively reduce it to CAD7, 000


Other documents

IMM Forms
Passport photo
Police Clearance Certificate was submitted during the first application so didn’t bother doing it again.
NYSC certificate
A work ID, Promotion letters and introduction letter from work
Landed property with Survey and Deed Of Assignment
Marriage cert and kids birth cert
Wife's passport biodata page
SOP and LOE address previous refusals in details

A few of my success stories and testimonies:

I first applied for a study visa to Canada in April 2018 and was refused June same year with Purpose of Visit.
Second Application was in Feb 2019 and was refused the same month with Purpose of visit and travel history.

In both cases, I used the services of an agent and I applied with the M.eng (One year course based) admission letter
Shortly before my second application, I contacted Frankrobbn to assist proofread my SOP. Despite his kind assistance then with every effort put in place, I was still delayed. Then after my second refusal, I contacted Bracha who encouraged me not to give up and assisted with part of my SOP correction.

Sometimes in Jan this year, I had thought of switching from the Meng to Msc but getting supervisor was the issue. After a series of emails with usual "no funding, no space" responses, God finally came through for me and that marks the turning point in my Canada journey. I got a Prof willing to supervise me and provided the Stipend that fully covers my study around April and then I decided to reapply for the 3rd time in May 2019.

This time around,Qudkom came to my rescue. We talk extensively, exchange emails and I had to even travel to a neighboring city to meet this wonderful and kind guy that I didn't know from anywhere just to ensure I get it right this time. Anyway, no more agent as I am prepared to take all the advice of the gurus to do it by myself.

Few days to my submission date, I had to literally go through all of Franks past post to ensure all my T's have been crossed and I's dotted.

My special appreciation thus goes to Frankrobbn, Bracha and Qudkom who positively influenced my application in a way or the other
Every other guru: Makano, Justmellow and so many Monikers I may not mention. God bless your selfless efforts on this thread.

I need to also mention that I am advanced in age and I have never traveled outside Nigeria before and I also graduated university in 2006 with about 11 years working experience. Married with 2 kids but I decided to apply alone first.
This is to encourage someone not to really give up.

Nevertheless all human efforts, IT IS NOT OF HIM THAT WILLS, NOR OF HIM WHO RUNS, BUT OF GOD WHO SHOWS MERCY....


More Success stories to every applicant awaiting feedback from Schools or the Embassy!!!

Flaame:
congratulations! Please on applying for a Canadian f1 visa, what are the payments required? How much is there visa fee? Do they pay sevis fee?

It's called just student visa in Canada. f1 is just the American name.
There is no sevis fee or interview but there is a visa processing fee.
Go to the first page of the thread and follow the link of the first post, you'll find all the info you need. You can then ask questions if anything isn't clear to you.

cheers.

Was it full funding??

shinaldo:
Hello,

Here's my Timeline:

*Paper Application*:
Submission & Biometrics - May 8, 2019
Medical request - June 15
Medicals done - June 26
Medicals passed - July 1
BVL- July 9
Approval - July 10
Passport Collected - July 12

*Documents submitted*
-Application form (IMM 1294E)
-Family Information (IMM 5645)
-Student Permit Questionnaire

*Academic Documents*
-Letter of Acceptance & Scholarship Letter
-NECO
-B.Sc Certificate
-Transcript
-NYSC Certificate

*Financial Documents*
-SOA of my uncle with a balance of 9M
-Tax Certificate
-Affidavit of Support
-Letter of Support
-CAC

*Supporting Documents*
-My Birth Certificate
-Mum and Dad's Birth Certificate
-Brother's Birth Certificate
-My Uncle's Sworn Affidavit for Declaration of Age
-My CV
-SOP

This was my 1st application. I'm going for a M.Sc Program, finished my B.Sc 2016.



Application handled by CIC Nairobi.

Thanks to everyone on this platform for the work you are doing. You contributed positively in one way or the other, believe me.

Special appreciation to @blcoolfemol for his support and encouragement, I really do appreciate it.

God bless you all!


NB: Who's at University of Ontario Institute of Technology, I would like to connect.

And how did u show relationship with ur uncle??

shinaldo:
Hello,

Here's my Timeline:

*Paper Application*:
Submission & Biometrics - May 8, 2019
Medical request - June 15
Medicals done - June 26
Medicals passed - July 1
BVL- July 9
Approval - July 10
Passport Collected - July 12

*Documents submitted*
-Application form (IMM 1294E)
-Family Information (IMM 5645)
-Student Permit Questionnaire

*Academic Documents*
-Letter of Acceptance & Scholarship Letter
-NECO
-B.Sc Certificate
-Transcript
-NYSC Certificate

*Financial Documents*
-SOA of my uncle with a balance of 9M
-Tax Certificate
-Affidavit of Support
-Letter of Support
-CAC

*Supporting Documents*
-My Birth Certificate
-Mum and Dad's Birth Certificate
-Brother's Birth Certificate
-My Uncle's Sworn Affidavit for Declaration of Age
-My CV
-SOP

This was my 1st application. I'm going for a M.Sc Program, finished my B.Sc 2016.



Application handled by CIC Nairobi.

Thanks to everyone on this platform for the work you are doing. You contributed positively in one way or the other, believe me.

Special appreciation to @blcoolfemol for his support and encouragement, I really do appreciate it.

God bless you all!


NB: Who's at University of Ontario Institute of Technology, I would like to connect.

Hi all, I need to ask if a visitor in Canada can apply for students visa from Canada thus converting the visitors visa to students visa.

What do you intend to study? University of Windsor doesn't require it

heeneeholuwa:
That's serious. I hope to find a university that I don't need to write the IELTS exam. I would be glad if I can find any

Generalmerchant:
Hi all, I need to ask if a visitor in Canada can apply for students visa from Canada thus converting the visitors visa to students visa.

Yes

benque:
What do you intend to study? University of Windsor doesn't require it

Queens University, Saskatchewan, Windsor and as a matter of fact, most schools don’t require it.