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IntimidationJay:
Hi, please can I email you privately?

Sure.

Jioke1994:
Pls, explain very well.
I never travel b4.
How many kg is free, and how many is charged?
Coz I think say luggage na 4 free.

If you follow the thread, you'd see the explanation. Let me break it down again.

As a traveler, you are entitled to 2 pieces of luggage weighing 23kg each and 1 hand luggage weighing 7kg.

If your load is more than what I listed above, it is seen as excess luggage and the airline will charge you.

Nothing is free.

ericksen:
Wash!
So I here is my own wahala. I have 3 bags and my laptop bag.
One is weighing 24kg (my foods)
The other is weighing 29kg (my clothes and other stuffs)
The two above are Ghana Must Go bags.
I also have a box weighing 10kg
What do you think?
I don't have 125k ooooo

I don't know what the officials will say. Just prepare to pay. If you really can't pay, shed the weight.

Lianna2020:
As far as na extra luggage,it must run into 100k plus

Yes, don't expect anything less than.

ray007bu:
I thought you wrote 25k until I saw the “1”
Ahhhhh

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ericksen:
Yepa!!!!
For 60kg or how many excess kg again?

Lol. So, I had 2 boxes and 1 ghana must go bag each weighing 20kg. You know travelers have an allowance of 2 bags at 23kg each and a hand luggage of 7kg. So I paid for the third bag. It was simply a flat rate. They didn't consider the weight, they just charged a flat rate.

Thinking back, if I had known that the charge would be by back, I would have carried more food items.

I am not asking you to do that, though.

ericksen:
Hi,
Thanks for the landing gist.
I will be flying Lufthansa tomorrow. Quick one, How much did you pay for the extra luggage...what is the cost per kg?

Hi. It's a flat rate, not cost per kg. I paid roughly 125k.

Gloryyssssz:
Congratulations and may the land of Canada Favour you. .
I want to ask what exactly is enrollment letter?
Is it like a letter that shows you have been given admission?
Cause I’m confused.
Also I am not vaccinated at all.Do you think that would affect me?

Amen to this!

An enrollment letter is evidence that you have registered for AND started attending classes. I can't speak for all schools but for my own school, the International Transition Coordinators mentioned that those for semesters that had not yet commenced, the new students cannot access an enrollment letter. I know a lot of debate happens here on the enrollment letter subject, but reach out to your school to be sure you can't get it.

To be honest, your letter of acceptance and proof of tuition payment is what you need for checks.
Don't worry about the vaccination. I know some schools are organizing vaccinations for their students. You will have to quarantine at your accommodation when you land, instead of staying at a hotel. This is if your flight is after August 9.

There is no need to worry.

limitless:
Shayee35

Does Lufthansa allow woven bag? - Hmmm, I don't think they have a bag preference as it makes no difference if you have to wrap it with foil. The bag I used for food items was the ghana must go bag with smooth finish. I was told that I couldn't check it in without wrapping. It costs 1k and someone was nice enough to carry it for me.

Just also to share, one Mama was trying to scare me that my bag type would be rejected inside. I ignored her and found it to be a lie. She wanted me to buy the woven bag. Buy what you have and if you are asked to wrap the bag, wrap it.

Also how many copies of the listed documents are required? I made multiple copies of every relevant document, but to be honest, I was asked for one copy each and in most cases, the copies were returned. If you ask me, we are just wasting paper. However, print your multiple copies as you know checks by airlines may not be consistent. I made 4 copies of each document.

How did you change USD to CAD after arrival?

- At the bank. There are currency exchange offices in the airport, but I didn't explore. My ride had been waiting for hours and I wanted to get out of there ASAP. I was tired.

Gracehayford1:
Hello, the bank statement you showed to the immigration officer was it dollar account or naira account? And did you pay full tuition or just for that semester?

I showed a Naira bank statement.

I paid full tuition.

However, I overheard another official asking another student to show evidence of the capacity to pay the second semester and living expenses. So, if you have paid for one semester, you are good. You don't have to pay for the full year upfront.

[quote author=Akanoa post=104419418][/quote]Responses beside.
1. Did you get a transit visa for Frankfurt or Amsterdam.- No transit visa required
2. Did you leave the airport during the layover- No.
3. Did you have another connecting flight from Toronto.- No ( My final destination, Kitchener, is about an hour away. I got there by road)
4. How many hours did it take you to leave Pearson airport to your final destination- 1 hour.

MY LANDING GIST

I will try to be as detailed as possible.

My flight had been booked for August 1 since the second week in June, and I didn't reschedule because while booking I didn't select the option to pay for a date change. (Too much aroro is not good as I would have changed my flight date and not put myself under unnecessary pressure at the airport while checking in)

On arrival at the airport, I was asked if I had foodstuff. I said yes, so I was directed to the Agricultural produce counter where I filled a form and paid the sum of N2,000. I was then given a print out to show that I had declared the agricultural produce. Next was to find the incredibly long queue for Lufthansa travelers. I got on the queue and when it was turn my bags were weighed. I had 3 bags weighing about 20kg each. I was told I would need to pay for the extra bag, obviously. I was given the ticket to go pay, after I had been checked in. When it was my turn to be checked in, I was asked for the following:

1. Arrive CAN
2. Enrolment Letter (which I did not have)
3. Evidence of payment
4. Letter of Acceptance

I explained that since I hadn't started classes and I had reached out to my school to get the enrolment letter but was refused based on the fact the enrolment letters are only for students who had started classes already, I was advised to explain to the officials. I did so, but they were already saying that "ah, you will not board o, you need your enrolment letter o". I responded by asking them to tell the CBSA people what I told them. The guy in charge left and came back to say the border officer said I couldn't board as my flight date was not within the 4 weeks advisory. (The enrolment letter wasn't the issue)

I told to him to explain that I had booked in June and was not aware of the 4 weeks advisory (I genuinely wasn't, I don't like wahala). The border officer then replied that I should just reschedule. The Lufthansa officer then responded by saying that I had been to TICKETING, and that there were no more flights for August.

Next response: XXXXXXXXX, OK TO BOARD.

The man was gracious enough enough to show me the chats on WhatsApp. I was already afraid that I will have to carry all my luggage back home after all the stress of getting to this point of my Canadian journey, and not just the airport.

My trip was smoother from there. Good inflight food and entertainment. 6 hour layover in Frankfurt. Another 8 hours plus to Toronto. Tiring trip o!

Anyway, at the airport you queue to selfservice your landing, scan your passport, take your photo and all. Then the machine gives you a slip. Next, you get on another queue where some documents are asked of you. For me it was Arrive CAN, Vaccination card (I made sure I was fully vaccinated) and letter of acceptance. The officer was satisfied and then I got on the queue for students to get my study permit. Depending on who you meet, the questions will vary. When it was my turn, I was asked for:

1.Letter of acceptance
2. Tuition receipt

I showed him. Then he asked for evidence of my living expenses coverage and I showed him my bank statement (Print a recent one, please). He then told me to wait, that he wants to print my permits. He gave me 2, Study and Work. He also took the time to explain the conditions on the documents. When he was done he said, "Welcome to Canada" with a huge smile on his handsome face.

I sailed out like the queen I am to look for my luggage which I found after a long while. The airport is so big. Please eat in the plane or during your stopovers. You need your strength for the queues and movements.

As you can tell, I wasn't asked for my hotel reservation because I am fully vaccinated. On my way out of the airport, I was given a Covid home test kit to get a sample for pickup at my accommodation. I am exempt from quarantine.

I think that's mostly it.

Have some loose cash in case the airport officials tax you and you don't know how to say NO.

Oh yea, classes start Sep 7, so I was about 1 week ahead of the 4 weeks advisory.

Paid the extra luggage, it was pricey, so prepare. I think it's worth it, though.

Hope this helps someone.

Hello, sent you an email per your post below. Please respond at your earliest. Thank you!

NairaLuck:
Greetings Everyone!!
Congatulations to recent Approvals and Congratuations in Awaiting seekers.
If you're landing in Ontario this month or Next month please connect with me lets chat.
Also, if youre applying to Conestoga College precisely, or have applied and landing soon, connect lets talk for some juicy opportunities.


yours truly NairaLuck

This is true. At the height of the pandemic it was being requested because students were deemed to have started classes. If you are not registered, there is no enrollment letter to generate, that is the main point. However, because of our local immigration officials, it may be safer to have the school generate it for you if registration has not opened, or you wait to register before you move. Follow up with your school.

CHIKACIC:
IMHO, the enrollment letter is not part of the mandatory documents (LOA from a DLI; Proof of Funds; Covid-19 plans) an international student should have to enter Canada. The enrollment letter requirement is probably at the DISCRETION of the immigration officers, cos they are the ones who has the final say as per exit from and entry to any country. It has always been known that possession of passport/visa/permit does not mean automatic exit from or entry to any country. One may still be denied exit or entry at the POE.

Better to have it if your school can provide one, to avoid stories that touch....

I stand to be corrected. Just my view on the issue.

Oh I see.

How were you able to get yours if your classes haven't started. Care to share, please?

Lianna2020:
You can’t leave Nigeria without enrollment letter.
At port of entry , they don’t even ask for it , only Nigerian immigration do.

No, you don't have to be enrolled before you travel. Enrollment letter is asked for mainly because students have started classes at their home country. If your classes or registration has not started, please take your letter of acceptance with you. Also, if you have been given admission and you have your PPR, check with your school for webinars for new students. They have all this information and you can always get clarity from the international students office.

From the info I gathered, due to Covid, you are not advised to enter Canada more than 4 weeks before classes start. So if your class starts in September, 1st to 2nd week in August is a good time to travel, so you can quarantine, if you are not fully vaccinated.

LJF11:
Where did you get this information from, people are travelling but you must be enrolled ,the Canadian website didn't say it ought to be 4 weeks, rather you even need to leave like 3 weeks for quarantine Incase you get infected during transit , what time do you even now have to settle before school resumption? Just make sure you are enrolled

Hi. send me an email, let's talk. I am travelling August.

RichieJayy:
Hello everyone, I will like to talk with present Conestoga students and those who will be traveling by August 2021..I will also like to discuss accommodations plans and many other important factors. So please Conestoga Students should reach out to help me have a good traveling experience.

Hello fam,

I am looking for a travel partner to Kitchener for the 1st week of August. We may not be able to split quarantine cost, but we can split Airbnb costs. Putting this out there, in case someone knows someone who is going to Kitchener, Ontario.

Many thanks!

Hello house.

How soon can one depart for Canada ahead of a Fall Semester? Can one enter Canada in July if orientation starts say late August? thanks for the responses.

Not sure anyone has responded but this is what I think it means. There is a backlog of students who have been offered admission for previous terms but have not resumed due to delay in visa processing, so there is priority for those people when their visas come through. They will give them a spot before fresh applicants and in some cases close the applications early.

Case in point: A friend was to resume in Sep 2020 but due to delay in visa approval she deferred to Jan 2021. But she got her Visa after January , so she requested for May term and got it. I hope it makes sense?

MEDOLAB:
What does the wait-list implies at connestoga?

Yes, I paid my tuition fee in full after I got the admission. God is faithful o.

emmy4Gold:
Congratulations Shayee35. God is indeed faithful. Please did you pay your tuition fee

Hello everyone, I just wanted to share my timeline and encourage those who are still waiting for a positive response. It will come. Not to type too much, see timeline below:

Submitted my application October 2, 2020
Biometric request October 3, 2020
Biometrics updated to passed October 10, 2020
NSE Request November 19, 2020
Submission of NSE requirements Nov 26, 2020
Medical Invitation January 19, 2021
Medical passed January 30, 2021
February 2021- Silence
March 2021- More silence

By now, I had deferred my Winter admission to Spring. I believed that the approval will come by then.

April 2021- Still nothing

Deferral to Winter 2022 term application submitted May 18, 2021

BVL May 19, 2021
PPR May 19, 2021

It took almost 8 months. I believed that I would get it, I just didn't know when. I sent emails and raised webforms but I don't know if they made any real difference.

I sent my passport and other documents to VFS Abuja 21st May and I got it back 31st May. That's less than 2 weeks.

I am very happy and grateful.

If you know anyone in Conestoga College willing to help an incoming student with settlement planning, I would appreciate you pointing me in the right direction. I have plenty questions for that person.

As we say here, It will end in praise!

I am so sorry for your loss.
May he rest peacefully and may you and your family receive strength to bear his absence.

buckyfof:
Hello guys,

I JUST LOST MY DAD TODAY.

The pain is soooo unbearable.....

I suggest you defer your program to the next available term.

Some applicants since October 2020 are yet to receive a final conclusion on their application.

Cheers.

Foski01:
Gurus, I hail o...

I have ordered for a gcms note a week ago..

I applied since 28th Dec. 2020

School is supposed to resume 17th May 2021..

No response from IRCC till date...

No update nothing..

The last email response from lagos office three weeks was that my application was still processing..

Wetin make I do laidis?

Merci beaucoup!

Fabguen:
Do a site search vk.com

See Edito resources for example.

https://www.google.com/search?q=site%3Avk.com+%22edito%22+%22b1%22&oq=&aqs=chrome.0.35i39i362l5...5.-1j0j7&client=ms-android-samsung&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8

Bonjour!

Please where can I get these French books in Lagos?

Edito Methode de Francais A1- B1?

Practice Makes Perfect: Complete French Grammar

Practice Makes Perfect: French Sentence Builder.

I know they are on Amazon, but I wanted to ask if I can get them here (on a timeline)

Merci pour vos reponses.

Good evening everyone. Has there been a slew of BVL and PPR in the last few weeks? My medical changed to passed on Jan 28 and radio silence since then. I have refreshed my profile tire, no passport request yet; my mind is longer in Nigeria. Just ranting and want to encourage us all to keep believing that the best will always happen for us. Have a good weekend.

Lol.

No. Monthly.

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I would like to know if that N30k is weekly or monthly.
If its weekly, then that's crazy ![/quote]

Merci Fabguen.

What is IF? I understand AF to be Alliance Francaise

Fabguen:
Du courage!

some resources here:

https://www.nairaland.com/4672912/all-tef-candidates-canada-immigration/1#70358111

More in page 1 under 'resources'

Register at any AF/IF close to you when the exam date is approaching. They usually have an exam calendar they follow.

Oh wow, 3 hours a day is intense!

would love to invest more time like you but I have a full time job.

I am paying 30k for 1hr 30 minutes classes 3 times a week.

MNTS0:
Salut!

Please how much are you paying for your tutor?

I intend hiring one for intensive 3 hour classes every day of the week. My aim is to write the TEF in 4 months.

Bonjour tout le monde.

I have started private classes with a tutor, but I want to push myself in terms of self-study, my intention is to write the TEF in 6 months. I realize that needs a lot of extra work. Could anyone share links to free online resources in terms of books and test papers? This is critical for my self-study and all assistance would be appreciated.

I also want to ask, if I want to write the exams in the next 6 months, when am I supposed to register?

Thank you for responding!