₦airaland Forum

Onaya:
I got an email about some changes on my application status an hour ago from IRCC , even though my application was refused yesterday. Who has ever experienced such a thing before? Is it a sign of anything positive?

They are trying to update it completely. On your current status, after that message, they will put refused there. If it was approved after your passport has been stamped, u will receive same msg and on the status bar, it will show approved with counterfoil etc.

Foski01:
Update::

Thank God ooooo

Andytheo:
PPR Alert!!

Indeed God is faithful. I'm so grateful to all the members on this platform that has helped me in my study permit application.

I'll try my best to keep this post short.

The very first thing I did when I began my journey to study in Canada was to take IELTS Academic. I sat for the exam on the 10th of April, 2021 and results came in sometime around May. Thankfully, I had an overall band 7.5. Listening-8.5 Reading-7.5 Writing-6.5 Speaking-7.5.

After that, I started applying to colleges because I didn't get into universities. I applied to Cambrian, Durham, Georgian, Lambton and Conestoga colleges (all in Ontario). Got admissions in all, thankfully.
I chose to study Computer Applications Development in Conestoga to begin in January, 2022.

Then my visa journey started...

TIMELINE
Application submitted: 12th July, 2021
Biometrics done and updated (Lagos): 14th July
Medical request: 30th September
Medicals done (IOM Lagos): 21st October
Medicals updated to pass/Eligibility review: 26th October
PPR request/BVL: 24th November
Passport sent to VFS Abuja: 25th November (awaiting stamping and delivery)

DOCUMENTS (Applicant)

All the IMM forms
International Passport
Digital passport photo
Letter of Acceptance/Co-op confirmation letter

Client information documents
- Statement of purpose (Very important)
- Degree certificate
- Waec result
- IELTS result
- Professional certificates
- Birth certificate
- Resume
- Police clearance
- Nysc discharge certificate
- Academic transcript
- Family pictures

SPONSORS DOCUMENTS

Passport bio-data page
Birth certificate
Proof of first term tuition payment ($8,723)
Bank account statements for 5 months (February - June, 2021)
Letter of Employment
Payslips for 4 months (February - May, 2021)
Pictures of sponsor and applicant


Truly, it has been God all the way.
I know my application wasn't perfect but God perfected it.

I studied Chemical engineering and I'm going for a PGCert in Computer Applications Development. Isn't God wonderful?!

My sponsor is my elder brother, no lump sum, no landed properties or company registration. Just the first term tuition was paid ($8,723). I was worried about my family ties but I talked about my love for my family and opportunities in Nigeria upon completing my studies.

Though the application might be very stressful, the wait may seem long, trust in God and He will make everything beautiful in His time.

Indeed, it will end in praise.

Congratulations, u can see u are relieved now, no village people will steal your glory. Some people will learn from ur timeline now, however quick question for u. U studied chemical engineering but apply for computer was your job experience in line with the course u apply for?, How did u take career progression. Thank you. Canada will favour u.

SwayB:
Here we go again. Another one that’s gets ppr and only comes back when they have a question. The reason we ask you guys to drop your timeline is to continue to encourage others still waiting for theirs.

And he/she still say treat as urgent! . This is not fair at all

Damanjay:
Good day all ,
Please can someone help me with the link or screenshot of where it was said we can now travel anytime we want instead of waiting till 1 month of resumption ….please I need this urgently

We have said it countness time. Anyways here is d mail from my sch

Teemenzo:
We still haven't answered the question about vaccination. These cases memtioned, have they been vaccinated? Because they can't just be giving us numbers without the total fact. How many of the five have been vaccinated? How many of the five already had covid before? Probably got healed of covid, How many of the five has visited the origin of Omicron which is South africa? How will Nigeria not have a case and people leaving from Nigeria are declared positive?

I don't even understand this people. May be they are using style to include Nigeria in their ban list. May be these people are South African who just pass thru Nigeria.May God not allow it to happen. I degree and declare

Pls God don't let this people ban Nigerians ooo. Another one detected and are Nigerians

https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/canadas-quebec-said-province-discovers-first-case-new-covid-19-variant-2021-11-29/

viviangogos:
Hello Tina, any news as per this yet? You mentioned it will be aired. Please update if you got any yet..

Thanks

https://www.canadavisa.com/coronavirus-covid-19-impact-canada-immigration-visa-border-latest-news.html?_ga=2.105880327.525456268.1638238783-1990805153.1626381869

You can read from there. But basically, u should be vaccinated and unvaccinated will be quarantine then Covid test will be conducted at the airport at random

Onaya:
Yes, I did prove my relationship with my sponsor in my SOP and backed it up with some docs. Though my admission came with a fully-funded tuition scholarship and a TAship from my department.

However, I didn't include my personal bank statement as at when I submitted my application because my sponsor's was handsome, and I also got another internal scholarship of $5k CAD from my faculty, whose document I sent to IRCC via a web form. I guess my inability to include my SOA led to the refusal.

This is serious oo, fully funded and still got refusal letter. Nawa oooo. You can't predict these people

chimax1:
Guys please so advice will help. I have already received my study permit and have my flight initially scheduled for 17th Dec. In light of the looming travel ban that may be initiated especially with the omicron strain supposedly imported to canada by Nigerian Travellers, I reviewed my flight to this weekend. The thing is school resumes Jan 10th and my travel date is more than 4weeks which is the required travel time for students on IRCC website. Am i just being paranoid or is it still okay? I have completed one semester already in naija.

Firstly, there is no 4wks whatever again, they have cancelled it since so u can enter anytime. You people should always try to read the thread, we just discussed this earlier today.
However, due to omicron thing, I just read on CBC news that Covid test will be taken at the airport for all passengers. We pray it will not results to ban. Amen

See the attached

Leyemoshood:
quote author=gracedson post=108059503] No, you can get first hand information about it form here: https://www.cbc.ca/news/covid-19[/quote



This new measure was updated on Friday 26th November 2021 before the discovery of the variant in Canada yesterday from 2 passengers from Nigeria.

I will suggest everyone with visa to stay glued to their TV and internet for latest updates today/tomorrow plus travel as soon as possible, even if it means bringing your date closer for those that have booked their tickets already.

Ok the news will be aired in 30min time. Finger crossed

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2021/11/government-of-canada-introduces-new-measures-to-address-covid-19-omicron-variant-of-concern.html

This is new measure, I think is still fair enough

Onaya:
Hello Nairalanders,

My application of 6 months and 20 days—May 9, 2021—got refused this morning because of personal assets and financial status. Lemme go take some cold beer to chillax a bit because I cannot come and kill myself. Of course, it would be igodominously omicronous for me to dwell in the pain of the refusal after such moments of exasperating wait.

But then, wetin I go gain if I no reapply kwanu?

Oh! my fellow May applicants, so sorry for the delay, order ur gcms note and refire. It will end in praise

makano:
Hello Kenny

I wanna assume it was an agent that told you the bolded.. Similar to a statement an applicant told me that her agent told her she should not dare send a mail to any MP, that they will refuse her application with immediate effect... You can just imagine such statement..

So please go ahead with your emails..

Dunno why you all are scared of sending them mails when you know your application has passed the IRCC approved processing time...

The only time you are not expected to bug them with emails or web-forms is when your application is still within the processing time..

Lets be guided

Peace

Honestly it depends on the tonation of the msg sent. I know a girl who got refused after sending 15mails, webform and Mp. I asked her to send her msg to me of which she did. My brother if l am the VO, I will refuse her 2times.

So when sending any mail, let send a well constructive, mannerly msg. Not with commanding or authoritative one.
My little additives!!

Jumax28:
They have stopped the 30days before resumption. My school sent the email last month to notify those with visa can come in sir/madam.

Yes l received it too from my sch that l can come in anytime. Infact one of my friends who's resuming together with me on Jan 4 has travelled since October and nothing happened. Infact he travelled before they ease restrictions, l just pray this omicron will not cause any issues again

Iffylove:
Good morning everyone
I sent a mail to IRCC this morning about my application and this was the response I got below.
I was advised to stop sending further mails...
Did anyone receive this from them too?

Good day,



Thank you for your emails.



In response to your enquiry below, kindly note that this application is still under active review by our office. At the moment, we are not in a position to give a clear indication of when we anticipate finalizing this application.

However, we wish to inform you that our office is doing the necessary to ensure that this application is processed and finalised within the shortest timeframe possible.


In view of our limited resources, we will not be able to respond to any further correspondences from you regarding this matter.

We respectfully request that you withhold from writing further emails until we contact you. We will not be responding to future emails received within this timeframe.

We appreciate your cooperation, patience, and understanding.



Regards,

Migration Office | Bureau de migration- (WWZ)

High Commission of Canada | Haut-commissariat du Canada

P.O. Box / C.P. 1013, Limuru Road, 00621 – Nairobi, Kenya

Abeg pause ooo and back it up with prayers. When did u apply

Jay316:
please if u are resuming in January and have gotten Visa,abeg book ur flight early.I am going to see if I can change the date of my flight cos countries are protecting themselves cos of this new Omicron variant. Indonesia just banned all flights coming from Nigeria. Other African countries have refused to close their borders to the southern African countries and so many countries will feel this "African variant " will spread quickly so if u can book ur flight b4 the real winter starts, book it.I have officially applied for leave from my company.

Abeg how can l move it forward, I don dey call but they didn't pick my call. I just pray this thing no affect me

Winnn:
If you want to hang, u can contact me.

I will not hang ooo�������, u mean hangout right

Pinkkiss21:
Good evening everyone, I’ve been a silent reader so I feel it’s right to share my journey.
First time applicant
Application submitted: Aug 26
Biometric instructions: Aug 27
Biometric done and uploaded on: 1st of September
Medical instructions: 21st of October
( I couldn’t get an early date , so I did it November 11)
Uploaded and passed :November 22
Correspondence and PPR: November 24
I’m still on eligibility review ( � )
Passport sent !!! Will come back when I get my passport

Documents:
* I only filled the file online , those form family, temporary visa form, study visa form and all that
*the only document I uploaded was ;
- My passport ( Canadian size )
- proof of fund ( 6months)
- letter of explanation
- Acceptance letter

Congratulations

Ali12345:
I will like to have your contact and ask some few question bro thanks.

Send me a mail

Winnn:
Hi guys please who is in regina saskatchewan?

Coming in couple of weeks

Winnn:
Immediately I got my PPR, I went to renew my passport at cotonou.

It is better to renew when u get PPR if u have the opportunity than after stamping

atiteb4:
who gave you the advise? Some people do renew their passport before travelling though. Let's make more findings

Did l say he should not renew before travelling. If ur passport is not 6months to the expiring date it might be difficult to renew except u have strong person that can do it for u as per Niger, but if u didn't get it done it's better u do it there than sending the new passport to IRCC after u have received ur visa

atiteb4:
if one renews his passport before travelling, I hope the person won't have issues at the point of entry? Also, will the immigration officers at the POE stamp the old passport that carries the visa or the new one?

Can one renew the passport that has a student visa even if it's not up to 6months to the expiring date? The reason is that the passport will expire March 2023 and I don't think I would have time renewing my passport in Canada and reapplying for the visa inside Canada.

Is better u renew there, I'm in d same shoe l heard not difficult

atiteb4:
if one renews his passport before travelling, I hope the person won't have issues at the point of entry? Also, will the immigration officers at the POE stamp the old passport that carries the visa or the new one?

Can one renew the passport that has a student visa even if it's not up to 6months to the expiring date? The reason is that the passport will expire March 2023 and I don't think I would have time renewing my passport in Canada and reapplying for the visa inside Canada.

It's better u renew in Canada if ur pp had been stamped already to avoid stories that touch. I was advised to do same as they said it's not difficult to renew there

joyenaholo11:
The passport office is saying it’ll take about 3 weeks to get a new one since there’s still up to 1year left on the old passport….saying it would have been way quicker if it was almost expired. Please, my question now is will sending this current passport with only 1 year validity be a red flag to the embassy? Can they deny us stamping cause we don’t have enough validity?

They can't deny u. U will renew when u get there. Same thing happened to me and my pp is stamped already

biolaowo:
Please the embassy gave me 30 days to do my medicals over 20 days now! No date yet. I have paid to IOM lagos! Gurus any advice please

Go there physically with your request letter. They will fix a closer date for u. U may even be lucky to do it that day if u go very early.

Best of luck

Carebeyondcure:
Long Post Alert
First Time Applicant in fact I have never entered a plane before.
God is faithful and is always on time
God stood by me and didn’t put me to shame when I started this Canada journey I didn’t even know I could do it because somebody told me Canada is a no go area so channeled my energy towards the U.K immediately I got admission there I was ready to apply for a visa but my dad insisted that Canada is the goal, not the U.K. I reluctantly applied to just one university (University of Windsor) Master of Management(HRM) I applied in February and in between I got a job offer that was very suitable for my career but they decided to bond me for 2 years I was willing to let go of traveling out to take the job offer and my father insisted that Canada is the goal I was hurt because I have gone through all the processes for the job but I had to leave it because of that I found nairaland but I have already applied to the university then I saw something like career progression then I was scared because I have B.Sc. in Insurance and I applied for HRM all in all I was granted admission on May 30. I also learned about the NSE route and that I have to take IELTS that’s when wahala started oo because right from day one my uncles have always told me that the exam is very hard so I have made up my mind to avoid it but at this point, there’s no going back I practiced by myself and wrote it. Through this platform, I met Spectro baba (lol) the first time I messaged him I was able to pay my tuition fee through his guidance something I’ve been trying to do for a month. I applied on August 31st I went for upfront medical since July I was intentional about it. The wait after getting my correspondence letter was very tiring I sent a lot of emails, ordered my GCMS notes yet to receive it though, and raised webforms but I calm down a bit after the MP I contacted told me congratulations I still waited for a week before I got my approval. The wait humbled me because I don’t even know who to beg I remembered sending mail and I used their creator to beg them. All in all, God did it NLP also helped me to pray and I attended reboot camp. The way I will dance in church tomorrow ehn in fact they will need to hold me. GLORY!!!!!

Timeline
First-time applicant
Study Permit Application: August 31st
Biometrics: September 1st
Upfront Medicals updated to pass: September 8th
Eligibility Review: Oct 18th
BVL: Oct 18th
PPR: Nov 23rd

Document Uploaded
Sponsor’s Documents (father)
1. Letter of Sponsorship
2. Copy of Sponsor’s Letter of Employment
3. Payslips for 6 months
4. Copy of Sponsor’s Employee ID card
5. Copy of sponsor’s international passport
6. Statement of Account from Sponsor’s salary account.
7. Copy of Sponsor’s Pension Registration Certificate
8. Copy of Approval and Survey Plan of Sponsor’s landed properties

Applicant’s Documents
1. Barcode Page & 2 Passport Photographs
2. Document Checklist for a Study Permit (IMM5483E)
3. Application for Study Permit Made Outside of Canada (IMM1294E)
4. Family Information form (IMM5707E)
5. Copy of Family Members Birth certificates (Parents and Siblings)
6. University's conditional Official Letter of Admission
7. Statement of Purpose
8. Copy of Letter of Appointment
9. Copy of Letter of Employment
10 Copy of Letter of Study Leave
10. Letter of Recommendation from Employer
11. Statement of Account My sponsor transferred my living expenses to me (MBS)
12 Copy of Birth Certificate
13. Copy of Police Character Certificate
14. Copy of West African Examinations Council Senior School
15. Copy of Degree Certificate
16. Copy of Certificate of National Service
17. Copy of Transcript of Academic Records
18. Copy of Applicant’s International Passport Biodata page
19. Resume
20. Professional Certifications
21. Upfront Medical Sheet
22. IELTS TR
23. Survey plan of landed property
24. Different Award certificates from my uni

A big shoutout to @justmellow for writing my SOP(very precise) and reviewing my documents you can follow his social media pages @GCMSWriters on IG, Twitter,Telegram and GCMS notes request service at gcmswriters.com.
To all the gurus that have held this platform from vanishing from existence with their constant help I say thank you and to @spectro thank you so much for your guidance and also for follow up God bless you and yours. Thanks to everyone that has helped in one way or the other and also thank you to Mr. Shuppy and A.y that asked me to apply pressure to my emails lol.
Sorry for the long story I owe this family a long epistle because the help I got here is immeasurable.

Congratulations to u

Fatuse:
Tinakemmmmm it ended it praises, My timeline
Submitted application: May 9th
Biometrics: May 14th
Upfront medicals: July 28th
Updated to pass: August 5th
Bvl and PPR: 18th November

I requested my gcms notes like 3 days before I got PPR, and I had been sending mails weekly. Monday of every week.

Congratulations bro, don't mind my typo error on my msg, was typing while walking. Canada will favour you

giftedchild009:
Please just help me look for a way to copy it and repast it here for me because have search for your post on November 9 but I couldn't get it.

Please help your brother. Thanks

https://www.nairaland.com/6719291/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/536#107493506

I Sha tried my best to copy this link. I hope it is cos l'm still a learner of Nairaland

PatrickOkunima:
Wrong. Canada conducts TB test. I saw it on IOM website. During my medicals, I was asked if I have suffered TB or know anyone who has. Besides, I think that is what the X-RAY is for.

Dr will only ask u during check up with Dr. They don't conduct TB test. It's only done for UK. I have my results with me and no TB report there