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amazonrck:
APPROVAL!!! GOD ALONE BE PRAISED.
From a very silent reader who has been following the thread since Part 13 ………….

PROFILE
B.Ed (Educational Management)
M.Ed (Education Policy Studies)
PhD in Education Administration and Leadership.
First Application: Online - June 19, 2018 (Withdrawn in January after 7months with no update)
Second Application: Paper – March 25, 2019
Eligibility – April 30
Request for Medical – May 2, Done – May 8 (IOM)
Medical Passed – May 12
Biometric Validity – May 15
Approved – June 12, 2019.

DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED
- Letter of Admission
- Study permit form/Questionnaire
- Temporary Residence Form (Our 2 year old son accompanying me)
- Family Form
- Letter of Funding from School (Fully funded)
- Bank statements (Hubby & Brother: Commitment of 1.2m yearly, first year transferred to my account by brother, no personal bank statement submitted)
- Well written and detailed SOP (5 pages, didn’t have anyone to help review)
- LOE (1 Page, stating reasons for withdrawing the first application)
- Letter of sponsorship & co-sponsorship from hubby and brother.
- Sponsor & Co-sponsors' bio-data pages, CAC of hubby company, Employment ID & Appointment Letter of brother e.t.c
- Letter of consent from hubby (For our son)
- Previous Visa (SA – Study Visa for my Masters)
- Copies of mails between the faculty dean and I, stating I am not required to pay any fee till registration begins in September.
- CV
- Copies of my articles in Academic journals.
- Copy of my published book by an international publisher
- Degree certificates
- Police clearance (SA only)

*** My timeline has been shared to encourage someone who is about to, or may have given up on this journey (don’t give up, your time will come in due season if you faint not).

Congratulations!! And thank you for sharing your profile, timeline and documents submitted.

makano:
I will surely share my approval testimony in this part 16, and it will be a sweet testimony... I also pray all expected applicants get there testimonies in this part.. Part 16 will be sweeter than part 15 by the grace of God.. #I Believe, Peace

Amen. You will.
We shall all testify in this part 16 in Jesus name

95seun:
You can do all of the above in Canada.

What you need to do is extend your passport at the Nigerian Embassy in Ottawa before it expires, you can get it the same day .. probably less stressful compared to Nigeria. Thereafter you would use your proof of Enrolment in school to extend your study permit visa if you wish. Ensure you do all of this before your study permit expires.

So a good timeline would be to travel to Ottawa either during Christmas break or immediately you’re done Winter semester in May to extend the Nigerian passport. Thereafter extend your study permit with proof of your enrolment from school. Ensure you don’t leave the process till late.

Also your visa is only essential for travel, so it could expire during your stay in Canada without worrying about extension, but your permit cannot expire / you should make sure it doesn’t expire while you’re still studying in Canada. If you plan on leaving Canada at any point during your study you can extend the visa before hand.

I thought study permits were issued at POE? Do the issue the study permits based on the duration of one's visa or what's on your evidence of enrolment to school

Bracha:
You haven't received your study permit yet, what you have is a visa. You'll get your study permit when you get to Canada, and it should cover the duration of your study.

About informing cic, I don't think it's necessary, because you aren't changing school just your course.

For expiration of visa, that would be written on your visa, so you should know when it expires, so as to extend it. An extension can be done in Canada.

As far as you have a good reason to go in late, just give them your reason if they ask at the port of entry.

Good luck.

What duration do these TRV's usually have?

Chanils:
Good evening. I'm new here.

I made a transfer from my domiciliary account (UBA) here to RBC bank and it's over a week now my account has not been debited. Someone should tell me the fastest means of sending money to Canada

Form A is pretty fast. I used zenith the first time...it took days before i was debited. Second one i used Diamond and i was debited same day.

MsJu:
Hello Frank good to have you back. I got a medical request on 15th May(5 days after my online submission) due to my up-front medical I think it got updated to medical passed same day. Please what's your suggestion as I haven't received any other update since then.

Wow...i smell an approval. Which school are you going to?

Naijaforeigner:
If your friend does not have money, let him defer his current offer while he tries to get admission for January into college/University. He should make sure it is a college/university where the fees are cheap (not more than 5000 CAD). I strongly recommend he goes for a program that has a co-op (most likely college). He should make sure it is a program that has at least 8 months co-op.

Once he gets admission into college, he should try and get money to pay for his 1st semester fees from Nigeria, his 8 months co-op will most likely sort out the rest if he is disciplined.

Please forget the idea of trying to defer and then work while in Canada for 6 months before school starts, It will most likely mess him up when he wants to apply for his PGWP.

Also, if your friend has a job in Nigeria at the moment where he can still get some money from now till January, no need to rush to travel to Canada. Except you have family members that are willing to accommodate you for free (food inclusive) in Canada, it is easier to save money in Nigeria than it is in Canada provided he already has a regular source of income in Nigeria. Save up money, save up money before you travel, you will need it.

This is for other students who don't have enough money

If you don't have money, no scholarship and you want to study in Canada, please be strategic.

(1) Make sure you apply to colleges or Universities with very low tuition.

(2) Make sure it is a 2 years program so you don't have to renew study permit while in Canada.

(3) If you choose 1 year PGC, you will need to renew study permit again and show money in account. If you know you struggled getting money in your account or sponsors, why will you want to go for a 1 year program?


4) Make sure you choose co-op programs - you get to work full time for up to 8 months during course of study.

(5) you can always change schools even after your visa has been approved. If you need to switch to co-op program or cheaper schools, do it now. It is legal and allowed.

P.s For all those with Visa's or planning to come to Canada, please learn how to cut hair and ladies, if you can learn how to make hair before coming, you will make cool cash.

I cut my hair for 25CAD without shaving and 35CAD if I shave, do the maths (London, ON hair cut price).
I know a lady that charges 80 CAD and above to make ladies hair as a side hustle (she has her regular job). She attends to only 3 customers weekly because of her regular job. If you are a student, this will help you big time most especially when on break.

While waiting 6 months in Nigeria for visa, what are you doing with your time?

Won't the 2year program be more expensive?

About changing school after visa approval? What if part of the tuition has been paid? Can that still be done? Considering the fact that most schools only refund on the grounds of visa denial.

sillysassysally:
I think your letter of employment should suffice. Especially since you’re supplementing it with your ID card and salary statement of account which shows that you’re currently working there. You’re good to go!
But, are you sure HR would not now go and meet your line supervisors to gossip that you came to ask them a letter of intro

P.S. I have experience in the financial services industry but I don’t work in a bank.

I doubt that

Thanks a lot Sally. I'll pm you if need be.

Qudkom:
There are so many documents that can be used as proof of employment. You don't have to submit excessive documents to this effect. I also understand you might want to conceal youe intentions about travelling at work

So if you have the employment letter you got when you started working plus your work ID Card then you are good to go. You can also submit your salary account if possible. Don't stress yourself out on protocol.

That's the case here. Thanks a lot.

kcosam:
Yes, your employment letter, work ID, Salary account, and payslip should do, and maybe a letter of recommendation from your line supervisor/manager. The VO just need to see some evidence to proof your employment claim.

Okay, thanks a lot

Congrats to all those who recently got their approvals. God has indeed been faithful. Thanks also to all the gurus that have helped make that happen.

For proof of employment, is it okay if i don't include an introduction letter? I was asked by HR to provide the concurrence of my line supervisors and group head before they can issue it and i honestly don't want an exposure like that. I want to just use my employment letter, staff id and last promotion letter. Ofcourse i will also be submitting my salary account.

PS: Please is there anyone here with banking experience currently applying or with approval already. I will like to connect.

MsJu:
Ask your school for the payment invoice. Mind you if it's not a university the "A Form" won't fly.

This isn't correct

Naijaforeigner:
Good morning boss, answer to your questions can easily be found on school website.
Search for the school you are interested in, program of choice and you will know if there is a co-op option for that program.

Please, i also need some guidance on this. If there is a co-op option for one's intended program, what should be the next step?

sillysassysally:
It is not.

Thanks alot. The thing was giving me headache. I'm not in Lagos or Abuja and they were asking for 40k for it down here.

Sally, I guess I can proceed without it then?

Please, is the police certificate a compulsory document for student visa application?

Oluwaseunbd:
@Bracha,I wish I could meet u in person...I too like u biko

Same here

Bracha:
Yaaaassssss!! Congratulations!!! Where the party at??!

This one that Austacus the facilitator of this process has travelled, I'll fill in for him, so in case you were thinking of getting drinks with him - you'll foot the bill as we all know - I'll just stand in. I'm lower maintenance than him, I promise. I'm a teetotaler, so no alcohol, just ice creams.

What say you Kez?

Austacus, please don't complain; just accept and let this jollification reach me. When he gets to Canada, my standing-in will end, then he can buy you all the beer you need at Algonquin.

Congrats Kez!!

Kez911:
Not really...I know it's 15k there and takes a week but in lagos I did it 8k in 20mins

Thanks a lot

Kez911:
If u are in Lagos, 20mins u get it

What of outside Lagos? Any contact for police certificate? I'm in the east

chibertha:
He is the "creator" of Nairaland

Oh? Or a moderator in some sections of Nairaland? Isn't Seun the 'creator ' of Nairaland. Justwise is good at what he does here. I must commend him.

Qudkom:
GENERAL GUIDELINES ON FILLING IMM FORMS

Applicants sometimes get worried about issue generated in the process of filling immforms and to avoid a rather costly mistake they hesitate and search for possible guidelines to troubleshoot their concerns. Right from validating forms, To filling the dli numbers accurately, funds available for stay in canada etc. The following is been provided to the best of my knowledge:

1. CIC requires the default use of Adobe reader (Latest version) in filling forms.


Others*- any non tuition fees will be recorded in this category. For example Medical insurance.

6. When filling DLI (Designated learning Institution) number #***********. Always remember that the first character in that field starts with letter "O" not number "0"

7. Triple check forms before submitting. I have seen cases of people filling yes for military involvement simply because they served(Nysc) Or Yes for political involvements simply because a relative is actively involved.

I think this are the common errors. Feel free to add to the list.

Thanks for this

JustMellow:
If that's the funds at his disposal, he will be needing a capable sponsor with a sufficient balance especially to prove/show that the tuition fund for the subsequent year or not can be met.

Since he ready has his LE, there would be no need for his sponsor transferring any money into his account(the latter funds can be claimed to be transferred by him(sponsor) - everything is based on convincing. But its advisable to pay for either his deposit fee to secure his seat or first semester tuition fees. Then support every claim with of the sponsor in the sponsor's letter

What if his program is just for a year? Will he still be needing a sponsor seeing that he has tuition fee +10kCAD?

JustMellow:
Just a few tip: as a self sponsored applicant if you is married with kids, there will be absolutely no need for the birth certificates of your siblings rather your kids and spouse but only on the exceptions if you is single before that of your siblings and parents can considerately suffice.

An affidavit will suffice but after you get the affidavit, you can easily go to National Population Census(NPC) to get a birth certificate issued for each and everyone of your concerned family.

Given you tight job schedule, booking an upfront medical won't cause any harm to your application and booking it with IOM in Abuja would be faster than Qlife likewise submitting your application.

Thanks a lot

Qudkom:
There isn't any disadvantage of conducting an upfront medical. The only disadvantage is it expires after a year should incase God forbid you don't get approved initially. And yes the affidavit can be used. Matter of fact the whole birth certificate is the least of your concerns although it explains your parents dependents if they are sponsoring.

Thanks a lot

Please, can a declaration of age(affidavit from court)suffice for birth certificate for my parents, siblings and i? I only have the one from the maternity where i was born and my parents and siblings can't find their's.

I will be applying as a self sponsored applicant and I've read from here that i need those.

Also, i want to do an upfront medical and submit with my online application but a friend advised against it. But the issue is that my job is very demanding(7-7) and i live in the east. Traveling on a working day won't be easy. I'm planning to use my leave to travel for both biometrics and medicals together.

Is there any disadvantage to an upfront medicals?

JustMellow:
If you have the survey of the land, attach it to the Deed of assignment, it will suffice. Applicants do Valuation of land/other properties just to add a plus to their application.

Thanks a lot.

You is a guru here��

Please for land documents, which is okay to submit? Deeds of assignment? Or do i need to do a valuation on the land?

2roodi:
Oh sorry, I don’t know about Abuja. Try googling it

Alright, thanks

2roodi:
VFS Global, Lagos;
Manor house, 110 Ayinla Admiral way, Lekki phase 1.

Please what of Abuja? Any idea?

ILoveDLord:
Either way is fine. In fact, I think, the more liquid the cash, the better.

I did fixed deposit and treasury bills not because of visa application but be I needed to make sum cash instead of just allowing it to be "wasting" in savings account.

RSA... Retirement savings account(Pensions fund)

Hope that helps

Thanks a lot. Your response is very helpful

Austacus:
Please if you can liquidate it please do.
If you have good amount in your personal closing balance then don’t liquidate it. And make sure you do the justice in your SOP

Thank you, Austacus. I appreciate

ILoveDLord:
Please don't mind the typo errors. If any thing is not clear let me know.

NOTE I had to give all these details in order to answer as many questions

Congratulations! And thanks for all the details you have provided.

My question is on proof of funds as I'm also planning to apply as a self sponsored applicant. Is it okay to leave your funds in fixed deposit instead of liquidating it? I noticed you did that. I was planning to liquidate my money market investment and move the funds to my savings account. Also, what's RSA?