CanadianNurse:
carry it inside check in luggage but make sure you package it very well.... Don't declare at lagos airport but declare in Canada

Thank you my brother.
I hope you have settled in well?
I wish you all the best.

Jejelaye01:
My people my people. I can tell you that all the stress we went through towards getting this trv is worth it. I flew egyptair from lag. There was no tension in lag airport when checking in and my load was way over the allowed kg but spoke my way through. No return ticket was asked cz I showed them the payment advice to my school. Lag to Cairo was smooth as we were served a meal within 2hrs of takeoff and light refreshment like an hour to landing. On getting to Cairo my luggage was checked (please don't carry anything seafood or kilish). The flight from cairo to Toronto took us 11hrs and it was smooth and we were served 2 meals(the first was within an hour of take off and the second was 2hrs to landing). We were given vip treatment all through the flight and on getting to pearson international airport where I am currently giving this update,I was treated like king... everything went smoothly and I wasn't asked anything except my school admission letter.
Also.... I was able to carry a backpack with a mini travelling box as hand luggage.
Will update the house later once I get settled in regina.

Regards.

God bless you for this update.
I going with egypt air too.
When you say seafood, is dry fish and crayfish still considered as seafood . I have bought them in tangible quantity already.

raskid:
Hey bro, I can assist you or anyone coming to london this September with short term accomodation. Send me an email or add on whatsapp 2264562449. More so when you land in Toronto you can take the Robert q bus at the airport to london. Or if you can go to greyhound it much cheaper I think. Note I'm a Fanshawe college student not western.

God bless you so much ma. I am actually a lady .
I will contact you shortly.

Thank you for the explanation @Chimah3.

Please my fellow scholars, can anybody in London, Ontario offer me few days accommodation to settle in and secure my own accommodation?

I don't want to pay before inspecting the room and so will need where to lay my head and luggages while i make the arrangement.

I will land in Toronto on 18th of September will likely take airport cab/bus to Lindon.

Please kindly pm me if you can help.

oluswagger:
Any UWO folks on here pls?

Yes bro. Any info?

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mcobex:
Yes it possible, your passport should be with them by now. if you are in lagos go to their office today or tomorrow morning

Thank you so much Mcobex. May God bless you abundantly. I am in Ibadan, will go there on Tuesday by God's grace.

Please ooo, is it possible for my dispatched passport to be at vfs without them updating the tracking or call me? Was approved since 16th of August, got a mail from cic that my passport has been dispatched on 21st and yet no response till today.

omojehovah:

Good day boss,

I got an email request from CiC on july 27th, to submit a new LOA and proof of funding letter from my sponsor (deadline is today). I eventually got the new proof of funding letter from my sponsor last week friday, but I couldn't submit through my CIC acc because there was no upload tab to click after click on the view my application tab as directed by CiC on my request letter. I however submitted the requested docs via email and CSE and also sent a technical issue report (for not being able to submit through my CiC acc). My question is "is there a procedure I have to follow to submit through my CiC acc apart from clicking on view my application tab and following the instructions there?

If you were asked to upload it to your account, then you should do so to avoid stories.

Simply scroll down to the page of your correspondence, you will see "view my submitted application". Once the page opens, scroll down to supporting documents and you will see a column to upload.

Please quickly do that NOW!

I wish you the best

tpain22:


Thanks for sharing bro, Your message has been so helpful and i hope you are settling down well.
I will like to know what flight did you use and what were the rates per passenger, Bcoz what am seeing online the rates are so high(Around 800,000 Naira per passenger for economy seats) please share thanks so much and God bless

She went with Egyptair. I am going with the same airline with just a stop over at Cairo. N295k

mcobex:
Application DENIED!!! Travel history, family ties and purpose of visit. GOD KNOWS BEST

It may not seem like it but it is well bro. God is working out beautiful plans for you.

poesy:
Approved! Glory be to God!
I was going to wait until I pick up my passport from VFS before sharing my profile but I'll go ahead and share my testimony, anyway.

Going for MA (Thesis based) at UWO - Fall 2017

Background
BA (2011) Work experience in my field; self-employed since December 2016

Timeline

Online application 1st July (Upfront Medicals)
Biometrics 5th July
Review of Eligibility/Medicals Passed/Passport Request 17th August
Passport Submission 18th August (yet to be picked up)
Correspondence Letter/Document Status 24th August

Submitted:

All CIC documents

1 page SOP (short and straight to the point - Why I want to study in Canada, rationale behind my choice of school, my research interests, how I'm going to apply the knowledge gained to my career when I return to Nigeria and my source of funding)

Admission letter + email to me from the school, acknowledging receipt of original transcript (it was a condition of admission)

Funding Letter from School (Tuition)

1 page Letter of Funding from Parents (Living Expenses)

Parents' financial docs - bank statement, employment letter and payslips

Obstacles that I overcame

My full name (first name, initials and surname) on my birth certificate and admission letter is ABCD. However, on my passport and other documents, it is ACD. On the form where it asked if you've ever gone by any other name, I listed both versions of my name.

A bulk sum of money was transferred from my parents' former employers the day before I submitted. (The reason for my 'late' submission) To avoid suspicion of money lodgement, I included a letter from the employer to my parents informing them that it was their end of service package (the truth). My parents' SOP also addressed this transfer and its intended use towards my living expenses.

There is no doubt in my mind that doing upfront medicals saved me time. The day I went for my medicals coincided with the 1st day of my cycle and I was not allowed to give certain samples until more than a week later. Imagine if this had happened in August. Ladies, take note of this.

Home Tie - To be honest, this is something I don't fully understand. All I did was state in my SOP conclusion that I would be eager to return to my family after studies.

Travel history - I was denied a UK visa 6 years ago, which I stated. However I included my granted visas to an EU country (10 years ago) and an East African country (5 years ago)

So there you have it; I submitted what CIC specifically asked me to submit and provided explanation and additional documents where necessary. A few documents may have delayed me but I worked on other parts of my application during the interim. All in all, I thank God, because it is truly His doing. I also thank you Nairalanders for sharing your experience and resources with me. Wishing everyone the best of luck!

Glory!!!
Congrats dear.
Oya make we connect. Can you inbox me you no? Quickly book your flight sis.

SPOILT9JAOLOSHO:
Please oh make una help with this, a friend needs it, must one pay any fee b4 uploading request letter from CIC, & how do one knw the upload was successful, where can it be checked de upload went well.

You will not pay. That prompt request for payment is just a default setting.
You are successful when the page tells that your upload was successful and that is after you have signed your name.

Please i need to know if this September is too early for a winter student to travel to Canada. Will there be an issue with immigration officers at the POE as per why the student is coming too early before resumption?

Please I need our response.

CanadianNurse:
those jackets are quite weighty to carry.... You will need to pay 50 pounds for excess baggage(royal air Maroc)... I'll advice you just get warm clothes while you can get the winter jacket in Canada

My thoughts though...

Thank you Canadian nurse. Your advice was my initial thought but a friend advised me to get just one jacket and I can hang it on my arm and board without packing it inside the box.
I am very susceptible to cold and according to Ayoola03, it's a bit chilly at night presently. I just want to get one but don't know the price.

Yomalicious:


500k n above. Cheaper airlines are sold out till Sept 23rd

Really?
A moniker here quoted that from 28 Aug, one can get cheap flights

Good morning my people.
I am working on a budget for my trip, could someone please help me with the cost estimates of good winter jacket, head warmer and gloves. I don't stay in Lagos and I would like to go to yaba/vesper with the right estimate.

Please help if you can.

maralina:

I don check am, nothing at all
e don tire me, so frustrated sha
I'm so sure it'll end in praise

Hang on sis and trust God, He will surely bring it to pass

McOsheBaba:


Congratulations!!!!!
You see, I said it before. This TRV is not about big big grammar or plenty story. It's about who God wan show mercy. When you compare all the approvals, you'll find that there is no hard rule.

The truth well spoken my brother. I am a living testimony.

Please how long do I have to wait for the correspondence letter to come out?
They updated my account without first sending me mail, will the letter come via mail?

Thank you beautiful people of Nairaland.
God is indeed God all by Himself.

Some of us know my history already but I will summarise.

Applied on May 12, paper route, upfront, Msc Geology at UWO.
Bsc Geology 2011, 3+ years work experience at a mining company.

Submitted:
All cic documents,
5 page well detailed sop
Nddc award letter worth 30k usd.
Uncle's soa: 17k usd in dorm acct and 9m in naira acct
Leave permit letter as home tie
Introduction letter from company
Marriage certificate as home tie

Request for proof of tuition payment and upkeep on July 6.

Responded on 6th August by submitting the following:

Confirmation letter from nddc that my tuition and upkeep will be paid once i resume study.

Support letter from UWO that I am not permitted to pay tuition until I secure my study permit.

Proof of 2.5m in MY account by printing 3 months soa.

Reference letter from zenith bank

Confirmation letter from zenith to show a fix deposit of the 2.5m to mature on 2nd Sept. This will be used to cover my living expenses.

CBN forex export circular.

Review of additional documents submitted started on Wednesday 9th August.

On Wednesday, 16th August, exactly 10days after submitting additional documents, God signed and sealed the visa deal. Hallelujah!!!


Mathew 19:26 "...With God ALL things are possible."
God rules and reigns in the affairs of men.
God has the hearts of kings and all men in His hand and controls them as it pleases Him.
God's uses the foolish things of this world to make rubbish the wisdom of men.

God is faithful and able to accomplish that which He has promised you. Please don't loose hope.

I am so grateful to Ayoola03 who encouraged me even behind the scene and Mcobex whose support is unwavering. Thank you NL, you all are part of my success story.

May God be merciful to all the hopefuls in this house in Jesus Name, Amen.

God has shown me mercy!
My visa has been APPROVED!!!

Let NL praise the Lord!!!

poesy:


Wow! @Ayoola03 So happy for you. Thank God for a safe journey and hassle-free POE experience. Please survey UWO very well for us o! Share pics if you can. PS. You'll find more info on London on Reddit. There's a Redeemed Church (Nigerian community) in the city as well.

Yea, RCCG Grace Assembly.

jnyuwa02:


Jesus!! Processing time in Nigeria is now 19 weeks Time visiting the U.S. will not affect your application, enjoy!!

This information is false. Please always confirm before you update.

maralina:
Medicals Passed!!!

Congrats babe!!! TRV is coming next and soonest

mcobex:
Bro don't worry try and submit whatever you can get, may God see us all through

Thank you Mcobex. You have been a huge inspiration and encouragement to me on this matter.
God bless you.

I am a girl by the way.

willyboss:
@PureRuby, have you been able to get around the funds stuff?

I jus saw this bro.
I have not. My total bill is 27, 300CAD and uncle is not willing to assist.
I just got a confirmation letter from nddc and my sch is willing to write to cic that I am not required to pay tuition till I resume. With those 2 letters, I am believing God to perfect it. I should respond to cic by next week by God's grace.

toludadon:

What exactly do they check for during eligibility review?

If you are academically and financially eligible to study the program.
It is at the stage of reviewing my eligibility that they sent me a request of proof of payment of tuition and living expenses.

Nwakire29:
please guys help. Is it possible to open a canadian bank account in Nigeria here before travelling. Secondly will i have to get canadian dollars here in Nigeria, before travelling. If so where can i get canadian dollars here in lagos and at what rate do they sell. Do banks sell canadian dollars.

Yes, you can open a Canadian account before travelling.
Rbc, bank of Montreal etc