₦airaland Forum

chykemumen:
Pls have you been able to make Tuition deposit to Conestoga? If yes, share how you did, thank you.

Bosede24:
Good evening quys,please do we have any University Of Alberta applicant for fall term in the house?...Gurus in the house please is this how they are always slow with the admission decisions?...Thanks

cyris:
1. June 13 2020: submitted application with upfront medicals
2. August 24 2020: Biometrics done (delay because vfs offices were closed due to covid)
3. January 12 2021: Sent an email to travel restriction exemption email
4. February 2 2021: Sent a reminder email
5. February 2 2021: I received a mssg that i should provide my medical exam results and I replied (as a fresh application) that I did upfront and attached the printout.
6. March 3rd 2021: I sent a reminder
7. March 7 2021: My account was updated that they haven't seen my medical exam result
8. March 8th 2021: medicals passed and passport request.

These are the messages I sent:
3. Good morning,
My name is (my wife's full name), my date of birth is ...... and my online application for a visa is in process.

My details are as follows:
Application number: ......
UCL: .....
Passport number: ...

I submitted my application in June 13, 2020 hoping to join my spouse (a PhD student on a temporary resident visa) in Canada latest December 2020 but currently the progress update on my application has been stagnant so the earlier I can join him the better for me.

My spouse returned to Canada few days after our wedding and the physical distance between us coupled with Covid19 lockdown and restrictions have dealt a heavy blow to our marriage. Initially, I thought I could cope with being physically separated from my husband for a while hence I went ahead with the wedding but the toll on us right now is unbearable. I have attached a document stating my eligibility and more detailed reasons for my travel.

I currently live in Nigeria and I plan to travel latest February 2021.

Kind regards,
my wife's name

4. reminder email:
Good morning,

I earlier sent the forwarded travel exemption request and its over fourteen (14) business days but I haven't received a feedback from you so I am speculating that I probably didn't follow the SOP.

My name is ..., my date of birth is ... and my online application for a visa is in process.

My details are as follows:

Application number: ...
UCL: ...
Passport number: ...

I submitted my application in June 13, 2020 hoping to join my spouse (a PhD student on a temporary resident visa) in Canada latest December 2020 but currently the progress update on my application has been stagnant so the earlier I can join him the better for me.

We got married in Nigeria on December 13th, 2019 after which my spouse returned to Canada to continue his PhD studies which made it impossible for us to spend quality time together. Our marriage is young, and the physical distance is currently having a strenuous impact on our union and establishing a stronger bond between us. From all indications, my spouse has been negatively impacted by our separation. Quite rightly, the physical distance between us has been counterproductive to his academics and we are looking forward to being reunited as soon as can be.

On my part, it has been difficult to live with this development. I wasn’t prepared for the emotional and psychological trauma being separated from my spouse would bring me. We communicate most times by social media but this has helped only a bit because of several unfavorable prevailing realities surrounding our distant relationship two of which are frequent and prolonged power outages and internet network service downtimes in Nigeria. Worst still, there is a 7 hours’ time difference between Nigeria and Saskatchewan where he is, and so on a daily basis, we have a barely 3-hours’ time window to have a conversation which is frequented by unavoidable interruptions. To say the least, this has been very frustrating and does a disservice to our tender relationship making us grow apart. I am, therefore, humbly requesting for your support to allow me join my husband in Canada.
I currently live in Nigeria and I plan to travel in March 2021.
Kind regards,
Name

Let me stop here because its getting too long please. I attached my letter of explanation with which i applied.

Frankrobbn1:
What is a gift deed?

You don't have enough money for Proof of Funds and you would have a relation or friend post a bulk sum into your account to cover your proof of funds. You then do a gift deed to somehow "legalize" this transaction so that it doesn't raise eyebrows. This is so your application stands in good shape.

Firstly, you should do a gift deed only if you feel comfortable doing it. IRCC has not explicity required that applicants do a gift deed. It's not present on their website. However, there is evidence to believe some have done gift deeds and successfully obtained their study permit/PR. My guess is that the Visa Officers evaluated each application on its own merit. Therefore, how you package your gift deed in your overall application is more likely to have an effect on how successfully it is evaluated. As far as I can tell, the gift deed idea evolved from the canadavisa site into Nairaland. Nairalanders embraced it and some have used it successfully.

How does a gift deed work?
A friend, family member, etc, sends a bulk amount into your account before you obtain your statement of account. Then you have to draft some sort of "explanation" attributable to this person which effectively assures the VO that the money has been gifted to you for valid reasons.

Can anyone provide you a gift deed or just family members?
https://www.nairaland.com/2624318/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/162#48166112

Check these links, you'll get the mixed feelings about this famous "deed gift" thing.:
https://www.nairaland.com/2624318/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/677#58780700
https://www.nairaland.com/2624318/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/552#57598715
https://www.nairaland.com/2624318/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/683#58809082

And for at least one person, a bulk of the money entered into her account without a gift deed. No explanations, lol:
https://www.nairaland.com/2624318/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/736#59214871

Someone did a gift deed and got his visa
https://www.nairaland.com/2624318/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/261#53487558
https://www.nairaland.com/2624318/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/683#58809082
https://www.nairaland.com/2624318/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/677#58780700

Someone used a gift deed and got PNP
https://www.nairaland.com/2624318/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/617#58217823

Is it advisable to notarize your gift deed?
https://www.nairaland.com/2624318/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/314#54280206
https://www.nairaland.com/2624318/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/314#54279160

Do I need any additional statements from the person providing the gift?
https://www.nairaland.com/2624318/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/305#54189638

Is it advisable to get a gift deed from two or more different persons?
https://www.nairaland.com/2624318/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/294#53980201

Should I use a gift deed if money is from my spouse?
https://www.nairaland.com/2624318/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/338#54697251
https://www.nairaland.com/2624318/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/396#55765821
https://www.nairaland.com/2624318/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/741#59239869

Should I be worried about using a gift deed?
https://www.nairaland.com/2624318/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/427#56240914
https://www.nairaland.com/2624318/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/427#56240148
https://www.nairaland.com/2624318/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/486#57017961
https://www.nairaland.com/2624318/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/550#57579436

Can I type the gift deed on a regular A4 paper?
https://www.nairaland.com/2624318/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/697#58877389

What are some others things I should know about gift deed?
https://www.nairaland.com/2624318/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/419#56140015

If you want to do the deed of gift, here are some formats:
https://www.nairaland.com/2624318/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/124#46058842
https://www.nairaland.com/2624318/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/261#53487248

Finally, it is unlikely you will find any 100% conviction from anyone to use a gift deed. So, don't start asking the question to death. Use it after you have assessed all these collated opinions above and you become convinced yourself.

Are there alternatives? Yes! You can get the money and put it into some fixed deposit investment, then present the FD. Similarly, you can use it for treasury bills or mutual funds, etc. In summary, there are options. The decision lies with you.

Good luck.


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JustMellow:
Hello Tracy0803409,

You forget about licensing for now and focus on how to get the visa to Canada. This way, you can eventually sit for the professional exam and get your license which varies from respective provinces—the mode in which licensing is obtained.

If you have been practicing as an Optician or Optometrist, go for something cloasely related to this particular health field. This specific class of health care is delicate and only few people interested in health study from Nigeria go to Canada to study Optometry as a course or other related courses. It could be a great way to demonstrate your future plans, career advancement, and study intent.

To your query, check;

Conestoga College – Graduate Certicate in Health Care Administration
Fanshawe College – Graduate Cettificate in Health Systems Management

Carleton University – Master of Health Sciences (Science, Technology and Policy)
University of Alberta – Masters in Public Health in Global Health

Best of Luck

Lekiboboe:
Google the programs below and see if it aligns with what you can do

PG. Cert, Community and Health Services Navigation
Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology, Sudbury, ONTARIO

Graduate Diploma in Public Health
University of Guelph, Ontario

Graduate Diploma in Public Health
University of Victoria, British Columbia


Gurus and members who are in the health field can suggest more health related courses for you

Anon123:
Try university of Regina, manitoba, for colleges, try Conestoga, humber, Seneca, lombton etc

tracy0803409:
Good evening Family, pls I need very good recommendations,for a graduate of Doctor of Optometry ,graduated with a 2.2 and currently working in the Eye department of a General Hospital
1)what program is best for further studies
2)I need schools to apply to
3)Career progression is strongly adviced
Waiting for your responses family, thanks in advance

zionative:
Thank you so much everyone for the good wishes. It will end in praises for every single one of us and we will all rejoice together. Amen

Please let me know if there's any other question I can help anyone with.

Frankrobbn1:
Congratulations Charles on the successful outcome of your study permit application. It was a great pleasure assisting you and clearing all your fears in your application. I'm happy to celebrate your success today.



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elizyous:
I got my admission into University of Alberta and have applied for visa. I am hopeful. Pls ask your question here, I dont know how that Sending email thingy via NL works

tracy0803409:
Pls family,which do you think will be more accepted for a study permit visa as SPONSOR,for the visa application i am applying with my 15months old child,so should i apply as the sponsor,or my Husband or the Federal teaching Hospital where i work should be my sponsir in my visa application



Pls i need your contributions family
Waiting for your candid responses family

Chukwubuikexo:
The minimum cash for student is 30,000 CAD, since you're are going with your kid, you have to provide an additional 10k or 20k CAD. It's safer to show proof of more than enough funds.

You can say you are the caretaker of those lands and you plan on helping your Husband develop them, mentioning that you're one of the witnesses on the land documents.

You can say your child is tender,and he/she needs motherly care. That you both share a strong bond and you can not be away from them from such a tender age

tracy0803409:
Good evening Family, as adviced here to apply for study permit visa with my accompany 1year and 2months old child ,I need your responses on the following questions, pls everyone should contribute, I really need all your support
1)if am to use the NSE route, what do you all think should be the minimum cash in my account, as per we are two
2)I am sponsoring myself, but my husband has landed assets in his name, while am one of the witnesses during purchase so how do I use it as home ties
3)Can you all kindly suggests reasons while I should go with my child
4)I need someone who can guide and show me how to write a LOE and SOP
5)pls a visible sample of LOE and SOP will be appreciated pls


Pls Family I need your kind contributions, thanks and God bless us all
IT must surely end in PRAISE,pls I need your candid responses PLEASE

AdoChel:
May I reach out to you?

Frankrobbn1:
Your hubby can apply once you arrived Canada and have secured your study permit document. I will advice you apply with your son since he is just a year old, then your hubby applies seperately. Though the reason for your son accompanying you to Canada must be very persuasive.


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Frankrobbn1:
First and foremost, i would like to congratulate you on your acceptance into a designated learning institution in Canada. Secondly, there are lots of drawbacks associated with applying with your entire family as most often, visa officers have this notion that such applicant is using study permit as a means to relocate with the family to Canada rather than educational advancement. In view of this submission, I will prefer you apply alone and upon the successful assessment (approval) of your application, you can apply for your child and spouse to accompany you to Canada. With this info on file, it will be much more easier to convince the visa officer that you're a bonafide student and would return to your family (spouse and kid) after studies. On second thought, if you're financially buoyant crowned with adequate ties (landed properties, buildings, investments in the bank etc), you can apply with your family. I can hardly count the number of successful applicants I know who filed for a family application and were approved of their visas. Conclusively, i will advice you utilize the NSE program when applying for your visa.



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