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Congratulations

Iphee12:
Documents submitted

1. Passport Photo
2. Int'l Passport
3. Transcript
4. Bsc Cert
5. WAEC cert
6. NYSC cert
7. Industry Certifications
8. Introduction letter from office
9. 4 months payslips
10. Birth Certificate
11. Valid ID cards of parents and siblings
12. Family photo
13. SOP/LOE
14. Letter of Acceptance
15. Evidence of tuition paid (C$ 11,700 out of C$ 19,000)
16. 2 Letters of Sponsorship (Myself and dad as co-sponsor)
17. MyBankStatements (my salary account, my current account, my dad's account and my mum's account) - 12m
18. Pension statement plus letter of introduction from pension administrator - 4m
19. Investment certificate of 2m
20. Certificate of Incorporation of family company - I also used this as home ties
21. Father's property documents
22. Tenancy agreement
23. Sales invoices for business
24. Lump sum explanation Letter.

POF was 14m. 12m in my salary account with lumpsum deposits in the month of submission.

The funds were deposited in my mum's account but my dad acted as co-sponsor, not my mum. We explained that her account was used for savings set aside for studies. I had to pay fees from the funds transferred from her account to mine to show that the funds were not for demonstration purposes.

Thank you.

Congratulations, can you pls share details of documents you submitted?

Baphil:
People please help me praise God ooo. PPR has landed today!💃💃💃🎊🎉. Submitted on October 26th 2023.
Upfront medical since June 5th 2023

Congratulations, This was indeed a long wait, 5 good months, did the VO at any point request for an updated bank statement from you?

Ahaisibwe:
Praise God guys !! God did it after all this waiting God was faithful in the end as always

Was denied an F-1 USA visa in 2019
I’m a first time applicant

Course :bachelor in nursing
School :Lakehead university,Thunder bay ,Ontario

Application submitted: 28th June
Biometrics done: 3rd July
Medical passed: 9th august
Eligibility started :24th august
Passport request:20th November
Submitted passport:20th November
Collected passport:27th November

God is great and faithful

Pls if you don't mind, can you send a sample of your SOP? You can leave out the personal details, I am currently drafting my sop.

Ethanuella:
Some SOP tips that I used. They might come handy. I got my PPR in 19 days.

First, start with an intro : My name is xxxx, and I am writing in respect to my application for a Canadian study visa to pursue a xxxx at xxxx University.

Write a summary of your personal background. : State your name, spouse n kids (if any), siblings and parents. Please list their full name. You may also want to include the jobs they do.

Summarize your academic background : Please summarize every of your academic qualifications, including short courses, certifications, etc.

Summarize your professional background : Summarize every job experience listed in your cv/resume. Please list volunteering experiences too.

Write the reason for wanting to study course of choice : In this case, you might want to find a connection between your educational and professional experience, and then state it. In my case, I searched online and saw a major issue stated by the fed govt, and the issue was linked to my course of study. I stated this issue, wrote how this course will help mitigate this issue, and in turn, we would have a better Nigeria. I also copied the link to the news on punch website, and inserted it into my SOP.

Reason for studying in Canaaada : Truthfully, there was no university in Nigeria that offered the course I wanted to study, so I stated that. I made utmost research on this.

Finance : Please do a table of your funds in Naira, and then convert it to CAD. List the funds in both Naira and cad. Also list where each fund comes from. Include sponsorship, bank statement, savings, gist deed, property valuations etc

Draw a table for your expenses : Explain how you intend to spend the money (insurance, medicals, bus pass, etc)

Lump sum explanation : Explain every lump sum in details.

List every travel status : if you have ever been refused visa into any country, if you have/have had an express entry status, etc.

Conclusion : You can include your resumption date and appeal for a speedy application consideration. Also state an assurance that you will conduct yourself well, and adhere to the rules and regulations.

Underneath, do a comprehensive list of your supporting documents so that they can understand when checking. Eg

Enclosed documents

LOA
B.sc cert &transcripts
Xxxx certification
Pictures with parents and siblings
Picture at work
House doc etc.

Please be neat, use proper grammar, punctuations and paragraphs.

Proper paragraphs are very important. It makes it easy to read.

SOP shouldn’t bore the reader. 3-4 pages max. You can have less than that. (A friend’s SOP was just about 10 lines and was approved). Font size should be around 9 or 10. Please also make use of an official and professional font type.

Pray oh, pray for grace. If you are tired, you can switch to just singing praises. Remember that the walls of Jericho fell down flat when the children of God were praising the Lord.

Never underestimate the power of praises and thanksgiving.

Thank you for these tips.

Ethanuella:
Some SOP tips that I used. They might come handy. I got my PPR in 19 days.

First, start with an intro : My name is xxxx, and I am writing in respect to my application for a Canadian study visa to pursue a xxxx at xxxx University.

Write a summary of your personal background. : State your name, spouse n kids (if any), siblings and parents. Please list their full name. You may also want to include the jobs they do.

Summarize your academic background : Please summarize every of your academic qualifications, including short courses, certifications, etc.

Summarize your professional background : Summarize every job experience listed in your cv/resume. Please list volunteering experiences too.

Write the reason for wanting to study course of choice : In this case, you might want to find a connection between your educational and professional experience, and then state it. In my case, I searched online and saw a major issue stated by the fed govt, and the issue was linked to my course of study. I stated this issue, wrote how this course will help mitigate this issue, and in turn, we would have a better Nigeria. I also copied the link to the news on punch website, and inserted it into my SOP.

Reason for studying in Canaaada : Truthfully, there was no university in Nigeria that offered the course I wanted to study, so I stated that. I made utmost research on this.

Finance : Please do a table of your funds in Naira, and then convert it to CAD. List the funds in both Naira and cad. Also list where each fund comes from. Include sponsorship, bank statement, savings, gist deed, property valuations etc

Draw a table for your expenses : Explain how you intend to spend the money (insurance, medicals, bus pass, etc)

Lump sum explanation : Explain every lump sum in details.

List every travel status : if you have ever been refused visa into any country, if you have/have had an express entry status, etc.

Conclusion : You can include your resumption date and appeal for a speedy application consideration. Also state an assurance that you will conduct yourself well, and adhere to the rules and regulations.

Underneath, do a comprehensive list of your supporting documents so that they can understand when checking. Eg

Enclosed documents

LOA
B.sc cert &transcripts
Xxxx certification
Pictures with parents and siblings
Picture at work
House doc etc.

Please be neat, use proper grammar, punctuations and paragraphs.

Proper paragraphs are very important. It makes it easy to read.

SOP shouldn’t bore the reader. 3-4 pages max. You can have less than that. (A friend’s SOP was just about 10 lines and was approved). Font size should be around 9 or 10. Please also make use of an official and professional font type.

Pray oh, pray for grace. If you are tired, you can switch to just singing praises. Remember that the walls of Jericho fell down flat when the children of God were praising the Lord.

Never underestimate the power of praises and thanksgiving.

Ah, this your approval is giving me so much hope, I wish, meaning your husband did a gift deed to you right? Is your husband fully sponsoring you or he's just a co sponsor? Pls don't mind my many questions..

Ethanuella:
No, I did it myself.

I showed his ongoing contract letters and purchase orders with about 4 companies. The contracts are usually renewed every year, and I showed ones for last year too to prove to them that it’s an ongoing thing.

I didn’t show his statement of acct

Pls How did you show proof of your husband being able to pay the second year expense? Did you use an agent because at this point I am almost regretting using an agent, the stress they put me through is too much.

Ethanuella:
2 years program totaling 18,900 cad (12,852 for yr1, 6k for yr 2)

I only showed Pof and living expenses for one year including 3k miscellaneous, then explained how my husband is willing and capable of paying the remaining, and how he’ll still be able to fend for himself and the kids.

I used oanda rate

Big congratulations to you, pls how many years programme are you going for? Reason I am asking is because of the proof of funds you provided, its moderate compared to what my agent is asking me to have in my account..

Ethanuella:
It’s PPR GUYSSSSSS

Application submitted Oct 27
Biometric updated Oct 28 ( did biometric for a Vv visa in may. Visa was refused
Upfront medical sept 21
Medical updated to pass November 7
Eligibility review started November 13
PPR todayyyyyyyyyyyyyy

God! I thank you.

BVL AND PPR TODAY

Documents submitted

Tuition deposit of 500CAD (five hundred)
POF 14.2m
Property valuation doc 29m
All of my husbands contract letters
Explanation of lump sum in my account from my husband. I explained that it was a part of his contract paid, and that was how he got the money
Husbands affidavit of joint sponsorship
Affidavit of commitment from my mum to take care of my kids
Birth cert of hubby, kids, mum and brothers
Company certificate (hubby and I are shareholders)
I work with my husbands family company, my husband is a director there. I shared the company cert.
Company cert of husbands other company
Screenshot of mail from school saying I shouldn’t pay my school fees until January
Screenshot of landlord association WhatsApp group in which I’m a member
Passport and nin of hubby and kids
Death certificate of father
LOA
Marriage cert
Work I’d card of myself and hubby
Pictures of my hubby, kids, mum and siblings
B.ED EDUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT
Going to study M.Ed (Education, studies in lifelong learning)




I posted here earlier that the agent that did my vv visa wasn’t communicating with me, and didn’t give me access to my account. I also tried the application status tracker but it didn’t go through. It was after I submitted that I was able to view my vv visa application and saw that it was refused.

In my imm form, when asked if I applied before, I said yes. When asked if I was refused, I said no, that my application was still in progress, without me knowing that my application was refused.

On November 1st, I raised a million web forms updating IRCC and explaining that it was an oversight on my part, and indeed, my visitor visa application was refused. I raised more web forms on Monday

Help me praise God ohhhh

Thank you for your kind response, congratulations once again.

gideon19:
I used 1 year for my UBA MBS
Spouse used 6 months (i think that's the max) for GTB MBS

I told them I have 94k CAD [liquid] as proof of funds just for this programme and I showed other assets in my name.
NOTE: I used N561.686/CAD 1

I also ensured I have more than the available funds stated in the SOP i.e. more than the 94k CAD.

Instead of 10k CAD for primary applicant, i used 14k CAD cos, that's what they stated in the admission letter. The insurance is also from the school, so I used info I got from the school to draft the table



I just even realize say i made a mistake for this table. [lolz]

Wow, Congratulations to you and your family, pls I'd like to know how many months statement you submitted and how much you showed as your proof of funds, Thanks

gideon19:
for the visitations we did, we carried the following files along

IOM: upfront medicals
passport (original copy)
appointment letter
biro

VFS: Biometrics
passport (original copy)
passport data page (2 copies) [it can be black and white, na only rich people dey do colored copy]
appointment letter
biometrics request letter
Passport submission
passport (original copy)
passport data page (1 copy)
appointment letter
Passport collection
the invoice letter
if you want to collect for others too, kindly go with the consent form that you will download from VFS site as well as the invoice you will receive on the day you submitted your passport.

I am available to give my 2 cents (as a give away to this platform)

I really appreciate everyone that responded in one way or the other. I will try my best to give every little info that will help to make those applications of yours get APPROVED too

Pls let's be civil here, for days now you have repeatedly written so many mean stuff to tarnish this person's image without going straight to the point to tell us if there's any personal reason for the constant attack, asking if he is high on cheap weed is totally uncalled for..Pls be guided!!!

MatrixReloaded:
Are you high on cheap weed?

Thank you for the response, I appreciate it..

TradeSunMoore:
You need to demostrate how the second year tuition will come with documentation. Support letter, affidavit of support, . If employed employment letters, salary slip etc and vice versa

Hearing this is such a relief, I've been trying to put this funds together only to be told I have to get more funds, if you don't mind can you please drop details of how much you showed as proof? Were you self sponsored? I'dappreciate your kind response.

Alistervibes:
You are meant to show 1year fee with 10k CAD and may be some miscellaneous. Please don't put undue pressure on yourself getting your 2years fees. The requirements is stated and that's how I did mine.

Good morning guys, Please can someone respond to my question? Please..

Stardor:
Please I need candid advice and opinions, my agent is making me tensed about this travel thing as regards POF, agent is saying I need to show proof of complete 2 years tuition, I have already paid first semester tuition, my spouse is my co sponsor, and I initially planned to show proof of the balance of first year tuition and my 2 years living expenses, while the plan on how to raise the second year tuition will be explained in my Sop, now agent is saying I have to show proof of complete amount needed for my study and still have extra.. making up the extra would cost me a whole lot, sometimes I feel like backing out, the stress is getting too much..
Please I need advice, for those who used co sponsors did you show proof of full tuition for the duration of the study?

Please I need candid advice and opinions, my agent is making me tensed about this travel thing as regards POF, agent is saying I need to show proof of complete 2 years tuition, I have already paid first semester tuition, my spouse is my co sponsor, and I initially planned to show proof of the balance of first year tuition and my 2 years living expenses, while the plan on how to raise the second year tuition will be explained in my Sop, now agent is saying I have to show proof of complete amount needed for my study and still have extra.. making up the extra would cost me a whole lot, sometimes I feel like backing out, the stress is getting too much..
Please I need advice, for those who used co sponsors did you show proof of full tuition for the duration of the study?

Wow, big congratulations, this is one of the swiftest approval I have seen so far, Please if you don'tmind kindly share details of documents submitted and how you had as POF.. thanks

Francesr:
PPR !!!

Finally I got my PPR yesterday. I want to thank God for his Grace and Mercy and to all those that helped me from this forum, thank you for all the valuable wealth of information. I gathered and processed it all by myself.

Below is my timeline:

Submission of Application- 24th of September
Upfront Medicals- 25th of September
Biometrics- 26th of September
BVL- 27th of October
PPR- 27th of October

For all those still waiting I wish you all the best.

What God cannot do does not exist!

Congratulations, pls when you say you didn't remove a penny from your account does that mean you never made deposits and withdrawals within the 4 months period?

Favourafrica:
Good morning everybody, I got my PPR this morning.

Thank you for all the information and supportive responses.
Summited my application September 20th
Biometric October 6th
Medical passed October 12th
Bvl October 13th
PPR October 13th

My POF was 28m (Globus bank) and 16m (GTB)
I’m 24 and I did self-sponsored.
My school is Langara College (Vancouver)

My POF was in both account for 4 months straight, I didn’t remove a penny and no lump sum.

Thank you all and I’m here to answer any further questions.

Congratulation to your family, pls can you give a breakdown of documents submitted and how much pof you had. Thank you

Emmymajesty:
Join us to praise God! PPR landed for a family of 4, wife primary applicant and student, husband SOWP & our 2 kids for visitors visa.

My shout out goes to @Tina and everybody on this forum for your inputs

Application submission Aug 4
Biometric done Aug 9
Medical request Sept 11
Medical done Sept 18
PPR Sept 20 (today)


Thanks

Congratulations, pls how much did you show as POF?

OA2:
We bless the Lord,
PPR received for myself (SP) and child (VV)!
First time Applicant.
Please find timeline below:

June 16: Application Submission
June 24: Biometrics Completed, uploaded same day
July 21: Medical Request for me
July 21: IMM5604 Request Letter for my child
July 23: IMM5604 and my husband's passport data page uploaded
August 4: Medicals completed
August 6: I sent our medical information sheets via webform
August 19: My medical status updated to "pass" but no update on my child's medical status.
August 22: I sent a webform, inquiring on the status of my child's application as the last update received was the IMM5604 request.
August 22: BVL received for me and PPR for both of us.
August 23: Passports submitted via UPS office closest to VFS at Lagos.
*I paid the ₦16,540 transmission fee for my child who didn't undergo biometrics.
September 6: Passports picked up
September 7: Letter of Introduction received

Submitted Documents
-SOP (3 pages)
Here I introduced myself, my academic and professional background, personal information, gave reasons as to why I chose the course, the school and the country itself, I also listed my attached documents and arranged them sequentially.
I also explained in detail the correlation between my intended course of study and my current career, highlighting how it would benefit my career in the long term.
*I attached documents to back up every fact mentioned in my SOP
-Certificates (Educational, Professional, Birth and Marriage)
-Letter of Acceptance
-Bank Statement (4 months)
-Proof of assets
-Letter of Introduction from my Employer
-Work ID
-Payslips (4 months)
-Letters of Employment and Promotion
-Business Name Certificate
-Tuition Deposit Payment Receipt
-Police Character Certificate (I gathered this wasn't necessary but chose to include it)
Thank you guys for everything, this place is a goldmine of information, I read this thread and the previous ones diligently and here we are, all thanks to God and to all who take out the time to respond to questions and post helpful information here.
Thanks especially to @bobomaigida who responded to my previous inquiry and advised me to send webforms and mails while I awaited the upload of our medicals.
May all hopeful applicants receive their good news soon, amen.

Thank you so much, I appreciate, God bless you

Nora064:
I used 4months statement. It’s not a red flag. That’s even d duration stated on their site.

Thank you Nora for the response, pls how many months bank statement did you submit? I'm thinking of using 4 months statement, don't know if that would be a red flag..

Nora064:
Ok so it was a one year program and I was self sponsored.
I had 17m in my savings account and 2m in current account.
Documents submitted:
So for the POF I attached
MBS
Bank reference
Proof of lump sum deposit
6months pay slip
Office ID card
Employment letter
Promotion letter
6months Pension statement of account
Tax Clearance Certificate
Reference letter and Introduction letter from my office
Leave approval
Gift Deed for lump sum explanation

Additional Documents
Then under Additional docs
BSc cert
Professional certificates
CV
Transcript
Affidavit of return
Marriage certificate
Kids birth certificate
Birth certificate

LOA
Proof of tuition payment ( paid $10k tuition out of the total tuition of $20k)

Congratulations!!! If you don't mind, can you pleass share details of the documents you submitted and how much you showed as proof of funds..Thanks

Nora064:
PPR has landed 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼
God is indeed faithful

I appreciate all the help I got from this platform as I used the information gathered here to make my application myself.
First time applicant!

Online application submitted 21/08/2023
Biometrics done 25th Aug
Medical Request 29th Aug
Medical done 31st Aug
Medical updated to passed 3rd Sep
BVL and PPR 6th Sep

Whole application was less than 3weeks.

Thank you so much for the detailed response, I appreciate it, in this case my husband will be my co sponsor, he runs a business, so it's safe to show proof of funds for just a year plus some extra cash for miscalenous expenses right? With a detailed explanation of how the proceeds from his business will be towards funding my second year tuition payment, In this case whose account should have the bulk of the funds? Mine or his?...

bullstriker:
There is no fixed amount for the proof of funds, as it depends on other factors like duration of studies, sponsorship and ability to demonstrate reliable sources of income. For example, if you are sponsoring yourself, you must have the tuition fees and living expenses for the duration of your program OR show funds for one year and a reliable source for subsequent years. On the other hand, if you are using a sponsor, you can show just the cost of education for one year, regardless of the duration of your studies. However, realistically, showing just the minimum is not recommended; it does not make sense for the sponsor to spend all the funds on your education.

In my view, it's best to calculate the cost of flight and local transportation in your intended city and be realistic. Although IRCC uses 10K for living expenses, I recommend adding a couple of thousand to the living expenses, especially if you are going to cities with high living costs like Toronto, Vancouver, etc. That way, you can present your research in your SoP.

Tuition fee/year + living expense (10K) + cost of flight and transportation in Canada = proof of funds.

Can someone respond to my message please?

Good day everyone, please how much do I have to show as proof of funds and living expense for a 2 year programme in canada? my annual tuition is 20k cad...

Thanks

Hello everyone, please I would appreciate if someone can throw more light on proof of funds, I intend to use my spouse as my co sponsor, how much should I and my spouse have in our respective statements? And for what duration 4 or 6 months? I'd appreciate your responses.