Ose2021:
Hello Gurus, please any advice would be appreciated. I made a mistake on my Study Permit form. I put my diploma date were my Bachelors degree date is. Don't know how I can correct this. My eligibility is already under review.

Raise a webform and attached the correctly filled form as soon as possible. Maybe a succinct LOE to explain the error and corrections.

Godsblessings:
ok thanks God bless you, pls concerning the 14days quarantine, is it advisable to use hotel for the isolation? to use the school residence ?
for the accommodation in school, pls where can we book is Airbnb ok , or we should use the school accommodation?

hello, any of the options is accepted. however if your school offer hostel accommodation, I think that would be a better choice because I have been in school residence since I landed and am enjoying my time in quarantine.

Kakokako:
Please to those that used Ethiopian airlines recently, was Covid-19 test requested at the Airport by the airline officials?

No, it was not asked; not even was temperature check done at the airport.

After about a year of pursuing my work permit, I am happy to announce that I finally have my passport in my hands.

It's been a nerve-racking journey. Unfortunately, I only found this group last month. I wish I have found it earlier because there is just too much valuable information here.

One thing I can do for those that will come after me is these:

1. If you need to pay for school fees and your card is not going, I can help you pay from next year
2. If you are coming to Toronto and need a place to stay for at most two weeks, I can accommodate you from the 26th of December this year
3. If you need a friend in Toronto to gist with, to cruise with and to have fun with, I will be available for you after my quarantine

I have benefitted a lot from this group and I will like to pay it forward.

If you are ever transiting through Toronto and need a place to crash, let me know. I am paying for a 1 bedroom + Den in Toronto after I leave quarantine and I will be glad to accommodate you as long as it is not more than two weeks.

I am travelling using Ethiopian Airlines on December 25th and I have already booked a whole apartment for quarantine. Anyone is free to stay with me during that 2 weeks.

It has ended in praise peeps.

evergold:
After about a year of pursuing my work permit, I am happy to announce that I finally have my passport in my hands.

It's been a nerve-racking journey. Unfortunately, I only found this group last month. I wish I have found it earlier because there is just too much valuable information here.

One thing I can do for those that will come after me is these:

1. If you need to pay for school fees and your card is not going, I can help you pay from next year
2. If you are coming to Toronto and need a place to stay for at most two weeks, I can accommodate you from the 26th of December this year
3. If you need a friend in Toronto to gist with, to cruise with and to have fun with, I will be available for you after my quarantine

I have benefitted a lot from this group and I will like to pay it forward.

If you are ever transiting through Toronto and need a place to crash, let me know. I am paying for a 1 bedroom + Den in Toronto after I leave quarantine and I will be glad to accommodate you as long as it is not more than two weeks.

I am travelling using Ethiopian Airlines on December 25th and I have already booked a whole apartment for quarantine. Anyone is free to stay with me during that 2 weeks.

It has ended in praise peeps.

Congrats fam. ..tronto shall favour you...

OtunbaTee:

Congrats fam. ..tronto shall favour you...

Thanks boss

jonosas:
Hello House,

I'm new to this, but here goes:

I need advice on POF, please. My profile is as follows:

* University of Windsor offer letter accepted; deposit of $4,000 paid
* Start date: InterSummer (May) 2021
* Program: Mechanical Engineering (MEng)
* Current degree: B.Sc Mech Engr
* Work Experience: 9+ years engineering experience; currently working
* Intending home ties: family and land

For POF, thing is, I don't have millions saved away for months. What I do have is a GIC for $10,000 (covers LE) and a loan from GTB for N10m (got this only yesterday). Out of this, I have locked away N6m---I had some emergencies--but I expect to have about N10.5m saved before month end. Also, having been promoted this month, I will have even more in my savings by January ending - so, probably 15 to 20m.

My concern is, with school starting in May 2021, do I have enough time to satisfy the VO about my POF? I know there's the option of deferring admission, but I rather wouldn't if I can avoid it.

Many thanks to @Insanity for all the advice he has given me so far. He was the one who actually suggested I post this here, so gurus like @Frankrobbin1 and @Justmellow and others can further guide me.

Your opinions and advice would be highly appreciated!

Hello Jonosas,

For the above stated, what you need are evidence /documentations to back the available funds at your disposal. When did you open the GIC account?!

You still have time to justify and balance your books in regards to your POF. As it is, your funds seems all clear but ensure to demonstrate how you intend to offset the loan.

It may be advised to approach the concerned bank that granted the load and get an authenticated letter to the effect. Endeavour the letter states clearly "Study Loan" not just "Loan."

Since it has been liquidated to your BA, more better and this gives good credibility to the purpose of the course.

In your letter, ensure to have a section talk about the breakdown of your funds if feasible, have a separate letter to briefly but yet clear enough to address your funds and situation surrounding it.

Reiterating again, get a letter or any authenticated evidence from the concerned financial instituation station relevant details like when the study loan was granted, date of liquidation, receiving account and other useful details that can be helpful to your application.

Study loan has an advantage in the sense of using it as a solid form of HT which indicates your return back home to repay back the study loan in order to relieve your family and guarantor off pressure.

You're standing on a goldmine but depending how well you're able to structure your ideas in your letter. However, don't make it too obvious, try to also demonstrate your economic level of establishment too.

All the best

deepwater:


Nigerians are eligible for this
Check with CIBC
Just that it must be a minimum of 10k CAD
they will send you form and wire instructions and your bank account details
Funds must be by wire
You would get your GIC in few days.
When doing GIC make sure to your local bank fill the form accurately as specified.
Get your TELEX/ SWIFT copy from them as well (charges apply)

Hello Deepwater,

Please clarify if you know someone from Nigeria that recently (or before now) been successful with this?

Cheers!

https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/programs

Above is a useful website.

joeadex:
Good day house,
Please I need list of Canadian Schools can I applied to for Diploma in any Construction Courses/Environmental Science(I.e Architecture, Engineering etc.)
Thanks, God bless.

JustMellow:


Hello Deepwater,

Please clarify if you know someone from Nigeria that recently (or before now) been successful with this?

Cheers!

Yup, that's how I paid for my first-year tuition, its simple and straightforward, although you might need to submit your acceptance letter from the school, your certificates(photocopies), and also your BVN profile page.
I made my payment in late august 2020

justwise:
part 18 will be created this weekend, quote this post to suggest things that need to be included .

Thank you

Hello Justwise,


Requiremnts for the Nigeria Student Express (NSE) Stream

The Nigeria Student Express (NSE) for Canadian study permit specifically designed for Nigerians has recently been launched by IRCC with the processing duration of "20 days" against regular processing time. For the Proof of English Language Proficiency Test, you may decide to opt for either the General or Academic IELTS.

The new study permit application stream is similar with the Student Direct Stream (SDS) for selected countries like India, Senegal, China, Morocco, Pakistan, Philippines and Vietnam but with a tweak in the application requirements against the NSE. The advantage is the fast visa processing. At least, based on current observation of writing this post.

The eligible Nigerian applicants intending to apply through the NSE must meet the following requirements:

1. Apply online

2. Be a Nigerian citizen or legally reside in Nigeria

3. Have a valid admission letter from a Designated Learning Institution in Canada for a Bachelor's, Master's, Ph.D or PGD/C programs

4. Must reside outside when applying

5. Must submit a "MyBankStatement No. & Ticket Password" of $30,000 CAD of at least 6 months with a 12 months banking history

6. Have a Certificat d'acceptation du Québec (CAQ) – Only applicable to students going to Quebec

7. Undergo an upfront medical examination

8. Have a score of at least 6 in each band of Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking or at least CLB 7 in Test d'evaluation de Francais (TEF) in each band.

N.B: you can either decide to opt for the Regular processing method or the NSE, whichever is your preference.

All the best

Yes, you can

JosephYemsol:

Question is, can I do my Medicals before commencing visa application?

Uzomachukwu:

I'll say you should submit the e-medical slip again and then follow up with emails and webforms explaining you've already done the medical. Or are they asking you to go for follow-up medical exams?

Resend both your e-medical slip along with the medical request you got using either the webforms or any of the Nairobi email addresses.
That's what I did back then, and the pray that God touches their hearts to update as soon as possible.
All the best

Hello,

Send the airline an email stating your travel route (departure country, destination country and any transit country) and ask them if you require a test. You can use google to find their email address or check your flight ticket.

Best wishes

ericksen:
Morning all,
Please a friend will be travelling to the UK via Air France (KLM), is there any chance that someone here knows if he will be needing a covid19 test?
Thanks.

Fabtee1:
Hello People:

Please does anyone know if IRCC will be closed for the year and when? I sent my passport to Abuja on last Friday, got an email from VFS that it's been sent to IRCC Abuja for processing on Monday. I am planning to book a flight for January 3rd, not sure if this is a great idea.

Hello, please I would like to know where you submitted your passport from.. my cousin did on that same Friday you submitted yours and up till now she hasn’t gotten any email from them.. She lives in Abuja and she sent hers through dhl to their Abuja office..please did you send any other document with the passport..

Thank you very much! I’m already applying in Uk, the wahala is too much!!

JustMellow:


Hello Chynwayy,

Yes, you can. However, you have to demonstrate that you will be able to meet his welfare in Canada and hr won't be a distraction to your study.

You may have to demonstrate with evidence that you've booked for a daycare in Canada and show sufficient funds to cover for both of you in the course of your study.

This has been addresses on severe occasion. For more info, use the search bar up in the page to research for more hints and answers.


All the best

OtunbaTee:

Another testifier to how effective this email of a thing can be...it will end in praise bro.

Nice one brother!!!

Mildred01:



Hello, please I would like to know where you submitted your passport from.. my cousin did on that same Friday you submitted yours and up till now she hasn’t gotten any email from them.. She lives in Abuja and she sent hers through dhl to their Abuja office..please did you send any other document with the passport..

I submitted mine to Abuja VFS on December 4th with DHL (2-way courier service) you are to submit 2 duly filled and signed (page 2) copies of the vfs consent form, your passport submission request letter from IRCC, transmission fee (if you didn't do your biometrics at the vfs you are sending your passport to)...

evergold:
After about a year of pursuing my work permit, I am happy to announce that I finally have my passport in my hands.

It's been a nerve-racking journey. Unfortunately, I only found this group last month. I wish I have found it earlier because there is just too much valuable information here.

One thing I can do for those that will come after me is these:

1. If you need to pay for school fees and your card is not going, I can help you pay from next year
2. If you are coming to Toronto and need a place to stay for at most two weeks, I can accommodate you from the 26th of December this year
3. If you need a friend in Toronto to gist with, to cruise with and to have fun with, I will be available for you after my quarantine

I have benefitted a lot from this group and I will like to pay it forward.

If you are ever transiting through Toronto and need a place to crash, let me know. I am paying for a 1 bedroom + Den in Toronto after I leave quarantine and I will be glad to accommodate you as long as it is not more than two weeks.

I am travelling using Ethiopian Airlines on December 25th and I have already booked a whole apartment for quarantine. Anyone is free to stay with me during that 2 weeks.

It has ended in praise peeps.

Hello Evergold,

Big Congratulations, much regards. Do you mind if I send you a PM? There is something I like to learn from you firsthand.

Cheers!

Edited!

mcobex:
Boss I hail, long time.

Oga Boss! No be small. How yonder?

JustMellow:


Hello Deepwater,

Please clarify if you know someone from Nigeria that recently (or before now) been successful with this?

Cheers!

Yes i do know of someone in Nigeria who got the GIC from CIBC
As recent as October

Just so you know, we pioneered it as it was originally been enjoyed by only 4 Asain countries before now.


You can send a mail to CIBC they will respond fast in their working time

joeadex:
Good day house,
Please I need list of Canadian Schools can I applied to for Diploma in any Construction Courses/Environmental Science(I.e Architecture, Engineering etc.)
Thanks, God bless.

Hi,

If u are a Graduate i.e B.SC (2.2) or HND, u are to go for a PG. Cert program not a Diploma

Visit the links for the following programs

- PG. Cert in Green Architecture @ Algonquin College, Ottawa
https://www.algonquincollege.com/acce/program/green-architecture/

- PG. Cert , in GIS @ Nova Scotia Community College
https://www.nscc.ca/learning_programs/programs/PlanDescr.aspx?prg=GISAD&pln=GEOINFSYS

- PG. Cert in Marine Geomatics @ Nova Scotia Community College
https://www.nscc.ca/learning_programs/programs/PlanDescr.aspx?prg=MGEO&pln=MARGEOM

For Construction Related PG. Cert Programs, visit the link below, and google search the programs
https://www.collegesinstitutes.ca/our-members/list-of-degrees/?fwp_search_by_keyword=Construction&fwp_program_levels=graduate-certificate

For PG. Cert Programs in GIS programs
visit the Link below & google search them
https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/programs/search?q=GIS&page=0&by%5BProgramCredentialEnglish%5D%5B0%5D=Graduate%20Certificate

adeenzo:

Yup, that's how I paid for my first-year tuition, its simple and straightforward, although you might need to submit your acceptance letter from the school, your certificates(photocopies), and also your BVN profile page.
I made my payment in late august 2020

Hello Adeenzo,

I know about the feasibility of effecting tuition fees payment via CIBC.

I am trying to clarify for GIC if the bank restriction has changed for international students whose country are not under SDS or not in Canada in-person are now being able to secure a GIC from outside Canada?

Cheers!

Infact this method @popolam suggested is bam oooo my medical has just been updated to pass today after sending all the mails and webforms this morning I just logged in to my GC key now and it updated to medical passed on December 16th as the latest update on my Portal.
I was even scared self about my medical cuz I wasn't feeling too well that day and my BP was a lil bit just small high cuz I was treating malaria that time thank God ooo IRCC I thank you oooo for this wonderful update one hurdle passed remaining the main ones to drop

adeenzo:

I submitted mine to Abuja VFS on December 4th with DHL (2-way courier service) you are to submit 2 duly filled and signed (page 2) copies of the vfs consent form, your passport submission request letter from IRCC, transmission fee (if you didn't do your biometrics at the vfs you are sending your passport to)...

She didn’t know she only submitted her passport and passport request letter.. please is there a number she can contact to get the others across.. please advice.. how can she send the others across.. thanks �

deepwater:

Yes i do know of someone in Nigeria who got the GIC from CIBC
As recent as October

Just so you know, we pioneered it as it was originally been enjoyed by only 4 Asain countries before now.


You can send a mail to CIBC they will respond fast in their working time

This is nice and a good development. I think sometimes mid/late last year, someone here wasn't successful despite also having his people in Canada approach CIBC and Scotia bank.

Thank you for the clarification.

All the best

awys:
Infact this method @popolam suggested is bam oooo my medical has just been updated to pass today after sending all the mails and webforms this morning I just logged in to my GC key now and it updated to medical passed on December 16th as the latest update on my Portal.
I was even scared self about my medical cuz I wasn't feeling too well that day and my BP was a lil bit just small high cuz I was treating malaria that time thank God ooo IRCC I thank you oooo for this wonderful update one hurdle passed remaining the main ones to drop

you see. You did it this monring and they've done the needful...I'll keep mailing them sef...lol..pops u try!

Hi, please keep calling them and tell UPS to bring it over to Ibadan. This nonsense has happened to someone here who has had to postpone her exam because of their unprofessionalism

Phatkayconcept:
Hi guys, I'm having a very difficult time with VFS and UPS. On Friday, VFS said that they have shipped my passport through their in-house UPS to my address in Ibadan.

Since Friday , I have been waiting for UPS to arrive. Yesterday, they called me from their Ogunlana drive UPS office and asked if I have received my passport and I said no that I am waiting for them all day long. They said I will get it, yesterday passed, I didn't get it. Later in the evening, their tracking website said technical issue, that my package will be delayed.

Today, I got a message from a man from their office and he said they have shipped my package to badagry, when I wrote clearly that my address is Ibadan.

Guys, does anybody have any ups contact that can connect me with Ogunlana Drive or any UPS number in Lagos. Or anyway I can help myself in this situation.

Both VFS and UPS number that called me are not going through. This VFS are filled with useless and unprofessional people.

OtunbaTee:
you see. You did it this monring and they've done the needful...I'll keep mailing them sef...lol..pops u try!

This morning ooo the day I did the test I only sent to Nairobi but when Popolam sent those email addresses I just sent it to other visa offices he mentioned asides nairobi raised webforms to Accra,london, beijing, lagos and Abuja self join so they did the needful this afternoon

Phatkayconcept:
Hi guys, I'm having a very difficult time with VFS and UPS. On Friday, VFS said that they have shipped my passport through their in-house UPS to my address in Ibadan.

Since Friday , I have been waiting for UPS to arrive. Yesterday, they called me from their Ogunlana drive UPS office and asked if I have received my passport and I said no that I am waiting for them all day long. They said I will get it, yesterday passed, I didn't get it. Later in the evening, their tracking website said technical issue, that my package will be delayed.

Today, I got a message from a man from their office and he said they have shipped my package to badagry, when I wrote clearly that my address is Ibadan.

Guys, does anybody have any ups contact that can connect me with Ogunlana Drive or any UPS number in Lagos. Or anyway I can help myself in this situation.

Both VFS and UPS number that called me are not going through. This VFS are filled with useless and unprofessional people.

Hello bro, pls go to UPS office at ring road in ibadan and report to them, I believe all will be solve

awys:

This morning ooo the day I did the test I only sent to Nairobi but when Popolam sent those email addresses I just sent it to other visa offices he mentioned asides nairobi raised webforms to Accra,london, beijing, lagos and Abuja self join so they did the needful this afternoon

Did mine yesterday night before sleeping. A d this morning...it changed! PPR next.

It will end in praise