favourdamsel:
The landing gist is so interesting. Thanks � for it. Wish you more favour in canada

makano:
This is a very interesting and well detailed landing gist.....

Congrats to you once again Raeinn, Canada has finally received a star..

And amen to your prayers, I am glad to be part of your success story.

Peace

Johnchan2:
please does anyone know anyone i can contact in Nairobi embassy
This wait is frustrating ....
Its almost 11 months of waiting now....
I really need to understand this Visa process

chuksinfotech:
Sincerely this depressing wait for Canadian Study Permit approval is indeed not funny, I am beginning to consider more options.

Please I need your advice on this step I intend to take. I have studied online for over a year now and even writing my thesis proposal without approval from the IRCC due to lack of funding and delay from IRCC.

I intend to apply to schools in the US, which one of the schools has promised to fund with any available opportunity.

But what would be my case when I apply for VISA, if I eventually get admitted to any US school?

Since there is an exchange of information between USA and Canada interms of immigration.

Regards

Haremuh:
Hello, please is Toronto school of management a DLI and do they offer a PGWP? I am getting a conflicting response.

NeRd101:
Please do you have any material that could help in my preparations for the IELTS?

Ketima:


applicants don't get emails when eligibility stats. You only see Ghost update or Application/update profile update when you log into your GCkey.

MamateesLababy:
Congratulations Raeinn!

Thank you so much and congratulations too☺️

Ketima:


That moment even though is a long post, but it's interesting to read. Congrats Raeinn. Welcome onboard

Legacyedition:



Today is 12 baba

BabajhideySammy:


Hi, where did you get the consent form please.

Gbenag2000:
Congratulations. What a wait. Please what did you do during the period of wait. Also a May 30th applicant. Last ghost update was November 29th and Upfront medicals passed on October 28th.

Jay246:




Congratulations… Are you saying you weren’t sent a mail

Raeinn:


May 15th Applicant, still waiting too

ehiremen2002:


Got PPR today
I applied May 15th 2021
upfront Medical: October 25

Ppr and bvl came January 10th.

ifechidi:
May 14th still waiting.

Akupuncture:
Please where do you give biometrics in Abuja. I searched online and found 2 different addresses:
VFS Global Application Center
3rd Floor, Plot, Sterling Bank Plaza, 1083 Mohammadu Buhari Way, Central Business District 900211, Abuja, Nigeria

*and*

Canada Visa Application Centre, Abuja, Silverbird Entertainment Centre, 1161 Memorial Drive, Central Business District, Abuja, Nigeria

Also, is prior appointment required to give biometrics?

Ekulu77:
I'm still here
Trusting God

makano:
There is a general delay from ATIP as regards the delivery od GCMS notes..

So no matter the agency you use, the delay applies to everyone..

That is why anytime you apply for GCMS notes, you get this message "We are experiencing delays from ATIP "

When it comes to anything IRCC , delay is xpected..
So you all will need a lot of patience...

Peace

viviangogos:
The lord has visited me and my household with the good news of study permit approval. Join me to thank the Lord of Lords, the King of Kings, for what he has done for me, to HIM we give all the glory.

PS: it’s a long read…

APPLICATION TIMELINE

FIRST APPLICATION

School LOA received- 21st April 2021

Confirmation of online submission – 23rd April, 2021

Upfront Medicals– 21st April, 2021

Biometrics: 26th April, 2021

Medical Passed: 21st May, 2021

DELAY- June 17th 2021.

GCMS Notes requested: 23rd June 2021

GCMS Notes Received: 27th July 2021

SECOND APPLICATION:
Submitted – 4th August, 2021

Medical Request: 30th September, 2021

BVL and PPR – November 3rd, 2021.

DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED:

PROOF OF FINANCIAL MEANS SECTION:

Ticket MybankStatement Naira Account

Ticket Mybankstatement USD Bank

One year Salary Payslips

Fidelity Net Benefits SOA (Stock)

Pension statement of account

Tax Clearance Certificates

Tuition Deposits receipts- Paid 10K CAD


CLIENT INFORMATION SECTION:


Letter of Explanation to address my initial refusal grounds – 2 pages

Detailed statement of purpose/ study plan- 3 pages

EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTS

Employer confirmation of employment/job roles

Employment offer letter and offer confirmation

Promotion letters and focal point

Training certificates
(The unsigned certificates are online trainings and printed from my company login portal)

QUALIFICATION

Neco Certificate (Post-Secondary)

Degree Certificate and Transcript

WES transcript evaluation report ( I used this to counter initial refusal point that claimed I had a higher degree than proposed program)

Curriculum Vitae

IELTS Result – General

RECOMMENDATIONS

Reference Letter from prospective employer

FAMILY INFORMATION

Birth attestation from National Population Commission

Consent letter from Spouse

Spouse International Passport / travel history

Marriage Certificate

Change of name documents

My children birth certificates

Family Picture


OTHERS

Email trail for intent declaration for US Baby Delivery

US delivery receipts


REFUSAL GROUND:

The generic reason was Purpose of visit.

The GCMS note buttressed it:

1) Applicant has a higher degree than proposed study in Canada.

2) Proposed study in Canada does not relate to Career and previous study.

Note my proposed study is PGC in Project Management.

I did a detailed LOE to address the note.

For 1) I have a Bsc in Geology and going for PGC hence my proposed study is definitely higher. That was an error on their part. I submitted my Wes evaluation report which I did for EE just to show what my current level of degree is.

2) I studied Geology and I am a Well completions Engr. I explained how my course of study was a pre requisite to gain employment as a trainee engineer in my firm. worked for some years and transitioned from core technical roles to business development and management of projects in my department. I extensively explained why I needed the study to progress further in my career since I already have on the job trainings in my career, hence imperative to back up my skills with the right certifications. I provided my promotion letters to buttress that and also submitted a confirmation of employment letter from my organization (on company letter head paper signed by the HR) that outlined all my job roles from joining the company at my different designations, this letter also showed my annual salary.



Then I backed it up with fervent prayers, fasting, seed sowing, kingdom evangelism, midnight prayers and praises to God. My major bible verses were Obadiah 1: 17, Mark 11:23, Zechariah 4: 7.

That is pretty much the little I did and God did the greatest and perfected this imperfect application to success.



Note:

After the refusal on the 17th of June, my spouse and I decided to go ahead and activate our plan B which is the UK. I immediately started my application for Msc Project management. I got admissions and decided to go with one of the schools, paid the tuition deposit, family went for TB test and it was on the day I was picking up my TB test certificates that I received my GCMS notes. I immediately told my husband that I will have to re-apply to Canada since the VO concerns did not hold water and maybe they did not review the employment documents I submitted. It was not easy to convince him but ....

Do not give up on this journey. The wait can be daunting but you have to be steadfast. While preparing for application submission, it’s important to plan the POF part right in time, (it is a major refusal grounds), read / research as much as possible.

Thanks to everyone that is contributing to our numerous questions here. I must say I learnt so much from this platform and that was a major boost for my DIY. If you can do it yourself, please go for it but if you do not have the confidence or maybe do not have all the time, please use a licensed agent and possibly a guru in this field.


I wish everyone all the best on this journey. God will perfect it for everyone awaiting PPR in Jesus name, Amen.

You are next in line for this awesome testimony.


Unto the next!!!

Keema2404:
Wahala wa bayi oo
It's beginning to look like I'm the only May applicant remaining though I received my BVL(correspondence letter) since Oct 4th and since then nothing..
Upfront medical was passed since May19th too
#May6th.....

Fatuse:
May 9th oo

Keema2404:
Someone please help ooo.
Why is it looking like I'm the only May applicant remaining .
Please if there are still May applicant can you pls signify.
Let my mind come down small..
#may6th

viviangogos:
I think the majority of your answers will he given by the schools in question.
First, most schools waive standardised english requirement for Nigerians and on their site, you will find the list of countries that qualify for waiver. However, if you do not see this, then ask the schools specifically on this. Some may give a particular grade for English from your Waec too. If they insist on standardised test, that would mean academics ielts. But ask them first to be sure.


2) Have you checked country specific requirement for Nigeria's Waec for each school? I do not think our Waec is graded as percentage really. It is CPGA I know that can be given in percentage. But if it is, the school will advise you on the body to use to evaluate it to have the percentage equivalent. I believe the country specific requirement will tell the minimum score for the required subjects in Waec. Some schools will say minimum of 4 ( C4) in some named subjects.
Since you already have booked the appointment with advisors, it is best to get first hand information from them.
Also while waiting for your appointment, you can send a mail to the international admission team for the ddifferent schools regarding any clarification you want, trust me they respond pretty quick and will address these concerns, so you can submit your application already before deadline. Oyibo can address your questions no matter how they are. If you do not get answers, rephrase them until you get the needed clarifications.

N.b- There is a lady here going for undergraduate course and I see you wrote her, have you tried to connect with her to see if she has answers regarding this Waec grading?

I wish you all the best!!!

Frankrobbn1:


Sorry I'm facing a high volume of emails and enquiries. I would respond to your concerns before the end of business today. Thank you for your patience.


It will end in praise

theboyy:


Hi Congratulations on your PPR and may God continue to favour you.
I applied on the 15th of May and the only update I’ve gotten is i passed my medicals . My eligibility started over 2months ago and still nothing. Many times i try to email nairobi but I honestly do not know what to say and i get scared as well. Please can i see a sample of the email you sent? I’m really tired and anxiety is getting the best of me. I’ve tried reaching out to the gurus since i joined this platform but I haven’t gotten any response, i guess they are busy. Please I’ll appreciate it if you can post a sample or screenshot of the email you sent. Thanks�

So my journey started literally in February lmao. I had no idea i was going to school in Canada until my aunt in the US started pushing my dad to allow me. So long story short he agreed and i wrote ielts in april, got a 7.0 band. Then the process began.

Application Submitted - May 19th 2021
Biometrics- done since 2016 (I’ve had multiple canada visiting visas).
Upfront medical - May 13th
Medical Passed - May 21st
Eligibility review - Never started
BVL - October 7th
PPR - October 7th

Documents submitted
All Required IMM forms
Admission letter and first year school fees payment proof.
Passport photograph
International passport showing my past Uk,US, Canada visiting visas.

My parents were my sponsors and my aunt in the UK was my co sponsor. She wrote me a letter of sponsorship saying she will take care of my living expenses for the two years I’ll be studying.

I submitted the following;

Father’s 6 months bank statement with a 2m naira balance
My mums 4 months salary account statement with literally 0.12 naira lol. But she had an inflow of about 60 million.
My mums letter of introduction from her bank stating I’m her son and she earns 18 million a year.
Her payslips
Her investments and shares
My dads promotion letters (works with immigration)
His id card
His payslips
His land documents
His investments and shares
His pension statement (9 million naira)
My aunt in the UK’s 1 year bank statement with a balance of 20,000 pounds
Letter of support for my living expenses from my aunt
My aunts UK passport and Drivers license
Pictures of my aunt and dad when they were little to show proof of relationship, birth certificate to show proof as well.

I sent my aunts proof of relationship documents through webform in august. I literally forgot to add them when I applied.

Affidavit of sponsorship (father and mother)
SOP
Police clearance
Birth certificate
Father’s birth certificate
Mother’s birth certificate
Siblings birth certificate (2)
My whole family’s passports showing their past visas.

I also renewed my passport in September and got my new letter of acceptance since I deferred to January. sent those through webform.

I literally gave up yesterday and sent an email to nairobi asking for an update. After I sent that email I vowed to never check my profile again lmao and here i am today.

Please guys don’t give up and thanks to all the gurus that gave me information.
I’m happy I found Nairaland and hope you all waiting for ppr will get it this week Amenn!!

Onaya:


May 9th here, too.

Tinakem:


U didn't actually count it well my friend. may 9, 11,13, 14(2), 19(3), 23, 25(2) and 29.

I degree and declare, it will end in praise for all of us. Our love letter shall come forth right from this moment in Jesus mighty name amen.