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Queencyco:
The first prerequisite to get into any med school in Canada is having a previous Bachelors degree. Most schools do not admit international students, and those who do have only about 1% quota for international students.
Yes, there's a quota system that prioritises students from the province where the school is located.

Summary: It is EXTREMELY difficult to get into a Canadian med school from outside Canada. If your friend doesn't have a degree already, please switch to another science program like Anatomy, etc. Upon completion, he/she can pursue med school.

Other prerequisites include: MCAT, CASPER, some specific courses, essays, etc. These vary from school to school.

Very detailed and educative thank you so much for this it almost the same advice @cooooooks gave me. Please recommend any school for Anatomy i could refer her to thank you for your help.

Good day house, Please which medical school in Canada would you recommend for someone who’s in 100L medical school in Nigeria what’s to relocate because of the strike. Thanks for your feedback in advance.
PS: Asking for a friend.

bukinho:
I have been a silent reader who's been following this thread for a a while now. I seek to post this here because when I was on the look out for more information on those who went for Sputum test @ IoM, I couldn't find any here. Below is my timeline for my Canadian Study Permit application.

30-Apr Submitted Application
18-May Did Biometrics
13-Jun Did Upfront Medicals
14-Jun Sputum Test
16-Jun Received request from IRCC for medicals
19-Aug Contacted IoM for results of Sputum test
23-Aug IoM informed me to come for final X-Ray on Sept 13
13-Sep Went for final X-Ray examination
22-Sep Final medical results including X-Ray was sent to IRCC
27-Sep PPR request

For those undergoing Sputum Test, I advise that you reach out to IoM 11 weeks after your Sputum test requesting for your Sputum Test results (if it hasn't been sent) & when you should come for the final X-Ray.

The IoM email address for Lagos are: iomlagosmedicalbooking@iom.int & IOMLagosClinicalTeam@iom.int

All Thanks Be To God. May he receive all the praise & glory. Below is a snapshot of my timeline.

Congratulations
I tap into your Grace and success ��.
Can I dm you please?

Chymallchamps:
Good evening guys,
I just got my deferral letter from my school. I will be starting next year September. Should I inform IRCC of the new LOA or I wait till outcome of my visa application.

Thanks

Hi did you pay additional application fee?

Good morning Fam ❤️
Blessed day and more PPRs to those waiting ��

Debbieeeeeee:
If anyone here may qualify for express entry please look into it and pursue the express entry pathway.

Hi Debbie please can you explain more about express entry, requirements, price etc.

olokings:
Hello NL Fam,

so just putting this out there. When applying for study visa with the IRCC, at the bearest minimum the following questions MUST be answered

Why study in Canada?
why not study in Nigeria
What are your educational goals?
what will be the impact & value of the program you are going for study in your business / employment / future endeavours when you return to Nigeria?
What are your home ties? - viewed from the lense of Family, Economy, Financial, career prospects, etc.
what are you job experience / skills gaps / career experience that warrants or establish the need for the study?
why the specific university / college chosen? - viewed from the lense of facilities, community, infrastructure, etc.
what is your travel history (if your have)? - mention all visa denials with reasons, give one liners to the why you made those travels to demonstrate that you are mostly intentional in all of your ventures.
what is your proof of means of financial support (POF)? - state amounts to show tuition + living expense (for full duration of program) + miscelleanous expense + buffer + flight ticket (return). mention any and all spikes in your transactions (lump sums), mention any loan obligations shown as deductions in your accounts (you can even use them as home ties)
FOR THOSE TRAVELLING WITH FAMILY -
why are you travelling with the family for the study period? - viewed from the lense of not wanting to break the family unit, you are the best person to take care of your dependents, you have never been apart from your family, you need the emotional support to excel academically, keeping the family as a single unit is required to maintain stability and manage the risk of seperation and estranged relationships etc.

Now most importantly, start with a good self-introduction, and DONT MISS EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO REITERATE WHY & WHEN YOU WILL RETURN TO NIGERIA TO DO SOMETHINGS YOU HAVE SPECULATED IN THE PARAGRAPH YOU ARE DISCUSSION AT THE MOMENT.

I particularly literally mentioned the date of & how i will return with my family as a closing of every paragraph in my 16 pages SOP. that will continually drum it in the VO's mind that this person is enthusiastic about coming back home to do this and that. However, you have to be strategic, dont just copy and paste "i am coming back home on this date to do this" else it will boomerang on you. rather let the statement be a closing to the reasons you argued in the paragraph. for example, during arguement of financial obligations as economic ties, you can state that returning home on XY date will enable you to resume loan obligations to your lender in order not to miss out on opportunity costs of ABC.... you see what i did there?

Finally, ensure that every argument you put forward in answering the questions above are BACKED UP WITH VERIFIABLE EVIDENCE, even if the VO may / may not verify them, just make sure you are not forging or misrepresenting anything, because only one misrepresentation found out will discredit everything else. Then, each and every one of us have unique profiles and situation, use that to customize your case representation and dont think that if you copy and paste someone else's profile who passed will assure your success.

Good luck to us all.

PS: I am NOT an SOP WRITTER NOR REVIEWER so i wont be able to start responding to DMs. drop your messages here let the gurus (they are plenty here and know themselves) respond to you.

ciao

This is very important information thank you and God bless you wishing you and everyone waiting luck.

Good afternoon House. God bless the pioneers and everyone helping to push this threat in their own little way. I’ve been reading and learning a lot
Please I need advice to this my specific questions.
I was to resume October 03, but I’m deferring to January. I have have not applied yet because of POF. The cheapest POF I’ve seen so far is 3.5% and I need at least N10M that is N2.1M for 6 months statement if I choose to go with them, though I came across someone on Telegram yesterday looking for 2.8/2.5% that she’s seen 3% in Abuja. I’m a bit worried that I’ve not submitted my application but then I don’t want be in any rush that is why I’m taking my time to gather as much necessary information as I can. Please I’ll greatly appreciate any feedback experiences for successful POF uses?
I’ve seen someone who wants to do account alternations (@N100,000) on my aunt’s account for her to stand as my sponsor. He says they really emphasize mostly on inflow and outflow of cash in the account not ready the closing balance.
My question was: Won’t it have any effect on my application? He said NO. Also someone in my birth country is asking for 400,000 XAF (~N396,000) to do same job.
So I want to share it here to get suggestions, advice and experiences from anyone who was in similar situation before.
1. Is it advisable i use him?
2. I wasn’t born in Nigeria as a result didn’t grow up nor school here. Hence I’ve not done NYSC. Is it mandatory that Nigerian applicants will submit NYSC certificate?
3. Can my brother sponsor me, and must he submit CAC documents, taxt payers slips etc?
4. Peradventure i want to use business as my tie to Nigeria must I include CAC documents. Tax payment etc? I’m a fashion designer and bespoke tailor. Please I need people who have successfully used this as strong ties to Nigeria for their experiences.
5. Can dual Nationality serve as strong tie to home country of birth? As my mother and siblings are not in Nigeria.
6. Please is there anyone here who went or know someone who went to a non PGWP schools, please can you share your experiences?

Thank you as I look forward to to reading from you all.
@justwise
@charitojames
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CharitoJames:
You are absolutely correct. Amen to your prayers and wishes… Funny enough, the kind of happiness in me in this past 2days since my refusal is unexplainable. I can’t explain how someone will be happy when something happened the other way round not as expected… I don’t even act like something happened. When i read people say they are depressed because of refusal this and that, I really can’t relate… because the Joy in me right now is above any level of depression… it feels like a heavy load was taken away from me. Did i tell you i now sleep well? 10pm-6am… I’ve never slept this good before. If i am not up praying till 2am, i will be thinking of IRCC or refreshing mails or googling stuffs about SP application or on NL. For the past 1year it’s been this particular thing. As in, i just started breathing now.. Since i was a child, i have never struggled to get anything before, i just relax and it comes to me, this is the 1st time.. Is it the prayers? Gosh!!! I have never prayed this much in my life.. Visa prayers started even before i applied…Intense prayers oh and fasting even before my LOA came… So did i do my best? Absolutely… no one can do more than i did.. Because more means to just kill yourself. So even God is aware of the current situation and if he is comfortable with it, who am i? I’ve seen people who don’t even believe in God get their Visas like it’s nothing. People who don’t even acknowledge that prayers can do anything get their Visas… So why won’t i be over joyed?

Of course i won’t apply again, make i rest… this is 1 year and a month journey that just ended.. i need a vacation even if na Ireland or UK, let me go and cool my head for a month. It’s not easy. When i come back from Vacation… Ehen! We go begin strategize again… for now, Daughter of Zion is looking for man to fall in love abeg… i need genuine love, self love self don tire me

Your most welcome. 1 year is a long time to wait not everyone can be able to be that patient yet still fighting suffice it to say your a strong person. Please I’ll finally advice you ignore and don’t allow any negative energy at least for now. Yeahssssssssssssss go for that Vacation darling you need in now even more than the guests at the weeding feast in Canan, go and rejuvenate, Love et light �❤️. Lmao � Son of man is here available for genuine love o.

Khalifah7459:
IRCC don give me breakfast this morning
Reasons:
• The purpose of your visit to Canada is not consistent with a temporary stay given the details you have provided in your application.
• Your assets and financial situation are insufficient to support the stated purpose of travel for yourself (and any accompanying family member(s), if applicable).
• I am not satisfied that you have truthfully answered all questions asked of you.
• I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as required by paragraph R216(1)(b) of the IRPR (https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/sor-2002-227/ section-216.html). I am refusing your application because you have not established that you will leave Canada, based on the following factors:

I’m very sorry about your refusal after the long wait, you still have a chance GOD will perfect all that concerns you finally. Brace yourself, seek the face of God for direction and guardians then strategize and fire back with full force. Don’t loose hope just yet. So so sorry please be strong.

Please if it’s not bad question at this point I would loved to know how much your finances were, in order to learn and better prepare for mine, I’m yet to apply. Thanks and God bless.
Love et light ❤️�

KellyTech007:
Hi , sorry about the Refusal . Since they said Financial reason caused the denial. Please can you give a breakdown of how Your Proof of funds and finances looked like ? So we can learn

Thanks

So sorry about the refusal please I have the same question. Finances is the reason I’m yet to apply please thank you for your feedback and experience.

Ojukwudfugitive:
Good morning, folks. I submitted my application on the 5th of August 2022, Biometrics done on the 9th of August and updated the same day. Up front medical done before I submitted my application and was updated to "passed" on the 25th of August.
Since then, no hearing from IRCC.
Is there any August applicant here who has received ppr? This wait is mentally distressing!

I think your process is going smoothly and fastest I’ve read so far here. I know of someone who got PPP in 2 months again what I was trying to explain earlier, GRACE differs. I wish you good luck remain prayerful.

KellyTech007:
A friend of mine traveled 14th of February to UK. We were supposed to travel together but I chosed to do my Nysc first and also I changed my mind from UK to Canada. Meanwhile I followed up on her Processes. Unlike Canada , the UK Visa officer need statement of Account for just one Month (actually 28 days) Lump sum is not a red unlike Canada. I think the POF was around 8 million naira .
Her school fees for 2 years is 14k pounds .
Like everything went went smoothly. From getting admission ( school application fee is free unlike Canada 135 cad and etc ) , to getting her CAS to getting her PPR to Traveling Lol . All these happened within the space of 3 months. Anyways she's in UK now together with all her siblings They're all happy they've left Nigeria . I wish her the best.


She got all her Information from the UK student visa Route Thread here on Nairaland

�% Accuracy and true. I had the same experience with my friend who travelled on the 12th of February University of Wolverhampton. 12950 pounds, 3K upfront, got his CAS, though his second attempt first attempt was September intake how was he denied? He was asked where he will be staying he said with his sister and that was it ��� Oyinbo man does not need liabilities in their country lol. Got his CAS January did his TB, and finally traveled on 12th of February. Like he came from Cameroon and literally stayed in my house throughout the process i watched him go through it. UK is quite simple and straightforward, i mean I used to think you ought to be very rich to venture for UK but he’s process proved me wrong (though the brother in-law is a Citizen) and he was even rooting for me to choose UK.
My guy is doing very well now until he sent me 10K for my birthday last month �.

Oluwapelumeedah:
Ypu are right, this canada thing is not easy I swear. Ever since I heard of her refusal, I just became discouraged.

NO My Bro/Sis rather speak positively in your life and it will happen as you’ve said it GOD listens to our silent prayers. You don’t need to be discouraged because you both have different destinies, Grace and different plans from the most high. Visa approval from my experience is not about face, name or financial status (most times). I’ll advise we pray fervently and leave the rest for God. You don’t know weather God is prepping her for USA or next best available options. I understand she’s a nice person, been helpful et all but we all are destined for different types of greatness (at God’s appointed time) so do not be discouraged please.
Myself I was to resume October 03 but am yet to apply. On Sunday I asked her if she applied in April and she said yes O, seeing her timeframe since then I was scared that ah then what will be my case when I’m yet to apply (TIME FRAME). So I just pray and allow God to do His work.

I still know and believe that God is prepping her for a more greater miracle, @charitojames that’s my prayer for you because I know your strong, resilient and full of positive vibes God is working on your testimony.

@Oluwapelumeedah let me now burst your bubbles; I’m from Cameroon, my experience with travel especially USA and Europe most often I’ve seen cases of rich people I mean rich people get rejected, while an average person will just get approved even on first attempt (in most cases). Another one is travel history I can categorically say that 95% of my friends abroad traveled on their first attempts with zero travel history ��� so you see? Same thing with American DV lottery I have many friends who were no body’s (IQ and Financial wise) during primary, secondary even uni days but played DV lottery with just 1000 XAF Frs (~N990 currently) but God blessed they won and today most of them are already citizens and doing very well. So in essence GRACE no get age mate, Ei no Savi Poor or Rich man, ei no even send your face it just works for the GOOD of those who love and trust GOD.

I’ll finally say that we just need to speak good things upon ourselves and lives, pray fervently and trust the Lord, he will always answer when we cry to him. Good luck to all those expecting their PPRs, for those that got refused I encourage you to reapply if you can or try other options there is always a silver lining at the end. As for myself who is yet to apply, I just know He will do it for me and us all. It will end in praises therefore more PPRs incoming today and this week.
Love et light FAM ❤️�

Adeade98:
My good testimony is coming forth today today by God's grace.

Watch out for my PPR!!!!

Gloryyyyyyyyy amen amen
Good luck

Tynn4:
Sorry about this sis. My son's letter of refusal came few days ago after their usual delay. He applied in May and the sad news came few days ago. Well, all things work together to them that trust the Lord. We have decided to reapply for him, trusting God for good success.

I know how you feel but please don't be discouraged. Order the GCMS Notes and know what is the issue and reapply again. God has a perfect plan for you and He will accomplish that wish perfect you Charitojames. You are blessed and highly favored.

I’m sorry about this ma’am. It’s well God is perfecting everything that concerns him this time around in a bigger way. How lovely is it to see a mother going extra miles for her children’s future to be better and happier, for this alone may GOD bless and preserve you to enjoy your labour amen.
GOD will answer your prayers this time around amen. Love et light

Paulzy84:
Thanks for this information

The power of prayers and faith. Suffice to say What GOD cannot do does not exist. and very vital information there nice one. Congratulations may Canada favor you in Jesus name.

I tap into your Grace and success when I finally submit my application.

Olashile147:
This one nah double chance u enter if you go send money... Go to their office and make enquires.

Lmao ��� this one alone has made my day inside this traffic. Your right though we ought to be very careful especially making payments for stuffs this sacrosanct

eboreimepeter:
Available

Available ?

CharitoJames:
New week, we move… Lots of PPR tomorrow… Are you ready to carry your evidence? Because i am ready to carry mine.

This energy, I love and pray that God sends your miracle faster than you ever expected. Remain resilient and positive, fire down

Pace6:
My first application, eligibility didn’t start before I was refused... abi e start for background?

Even my second application sef, eligibility has not started.

How long did the first application take before refusal? May GOD make it easier for you this time around amen

CharitoJames:
So guys
Here it is…
Application submitted 5th April
Biometrics done and updated 8th April
Upfront medical updated 11th April
Eligibility 4th May
Ghost updates 9th May, 20th May, 17th July and 16th September
BVL 23rd September
Refusal 24th September


Yes, i was refused… All thanks to God regardless and NO I WILL NOT REAPPLY.

I’m still here, going no where but may not be active because i need to channel my energy elsewhere.

So sorry about this darling. It’s well GOD is with you just speak to GOD for direction and guidance. Remain that strong and positive you are. Love et light

CharitoJames:
Lol, the guy is funny abeg. I think i will even stop using my real name here… because I’ve not seen someone using their real names here but then! I really can’t think of any other name… it’s difficult keeping up with different names and i just love the fact that Charito is a simple name to call shaa.
Point to note… If i want to be an agent… like if I decide this morning now that i will be an agent… Before evening, i would have made nothing less than 2M and NL will be the wrongest place to start from because i have trust issues here. All i need do is post on my Facebook wall… my friends and followers are 10k already there… I’m not even talking about the many shares i would have for same post. Because those Facebook people are like family… plus my account is an old one! On Facebook, they already know me, where to see me, what i look like so basically the trust has been built over the years so i won’t even need to stress to get clients.

I will now come and leave Facebook, a place i have grown trust, love, support and friendship and start agency work on NL. If i ever post it on Facebook… That will be the end of my stay here because i won’t even see space to breath… my hands will be filled with applications. Friends on Facebook literally send their business posts to me so i can post because because of my audience and this kid here thinks if i want to do online business I won’t blow? E come be Agency again wey everybody wan comot this country.

See eh! When I travel and post just 1 picture inside snow… Forget it… My comment session and dm will be full… people looking for way to go and asking for my help so NL is the least place on my mind. Was it not April i signed up here just 2 days after i applied.

Abi is it my WhatsApp. Make i just post pictures for WhatsApp status… out of my 1k plus WhatsApp contacts… at least 400 will chat me up to ask… i know how many views i get daily and one kid is here investigating what he himself doesn’t understand.

I didn’t come to this life to stress… Agency work on NL? No be hunger be that? E go pay my 6.6M tuition? Mtcheeew

Sorry dear did you apply in April? If yes have you received any feedback on your application/ PPR or something? I’m just wowed at the length of time though.

May GOD make it easier for you and everyone waiting

aclfemmy:
It's a go!
Pls, rejoice with me. I just my ppr today while I got bvl last Saturday. I'm 2nd time time applicant. More details loading pls. I will be right back during my break-time later today pls.

First PPR after the interruption congratulations

CharitoJames:
Hahahahhahahahaha… abeg eh, how do you notice all these? Lmao!!! I don’t even look at monicker twice… i only look through to see PPR and rejoice

Haha na wise man him be the thing pass me too ���
If you no use person, person go use you (in 2face’s voice)

cooooooks:
The image you attached is unclear and illegible. I replied to your email, send the file (redacted) to me there if you so desire.

I have somewhat bad news. Per the attached image, you will not be eligible for Post Graduate Work Permit after you finish from this school.

Confirm by searching: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/prepare/designated-learning-institutions-list.html

Now, perhaps you knew this, but most people do not.

EDIT: https://www.itdcanada.ca/admission-requirements/

Their website says you will likely need to apply for a work permit as they do co-ops. This could solve the PGWP problem. I suggest you clarify with the school.

EDIT 2: I forgot to answer your other questions:
- I have heard of POF companies, but do not know any personally.
- SOA is an integral part of the study permit application.
- This depends on the school's deferment policy. Peruse their website first, then email them with your case and questions.
- If your personal account has $15,000 +, I suggest that you use it. Break down the costs you will be expected to pay: Accommodation, food, transport, etc. Find a way to justify how you can cover all those expenses. Or how you have a guaranteed savings. E.g: you'll be staying with a friend close to the school. He has allowed you to only pay him $250 a month (or nothing); therefore, they should subtract accommodation concerns from your POF/SOA consideration.

GOD Bless you Sir I appreciate your help. Thank you. I’ll send to you right away and I’ve equally send them a mail for clarity.

cooooooks:
The proof of funds should cover tuition for one year plus $10,000 for living/accomodation/food.

So if, after scholarships (and this should be clearly stated in letters or emails from the school), your tuition is $4,000; then you need $14,000 proof minimum.

There is (virtually) no way that you'll get approval before October, maybe not even before January. Especially since you've not started the application yet.

I would advise you to defer to next May or September.

Proof of funds needs to be 4 - 6 months. So if you apply now, you need to show proof from May minimum. If you start to build the SOA now, it will "mature" by January.

I'll finally add that some officers want to see proof of funds for the entire education, not just the first year.

GOD Bless you @cooooooks for your response. It’s stated on my LOA and thicker that I’m under scholarship specifically for $8,150.
Start date: October 03, 2022
Completion date: September 30, 2024
Please permit me ask further questions;
1. Do you or anyone in the house know companies which offer POF services? and what interest rate they offer please (my main challenge rn) A friend said there are companies too who can look for similar names as one’s name and use for SOA at far more affordable rate. Is this option advisable?
2. Is it possible I submit my application while building the SOA?
3. Deferring to January or May intake will I need to pay application fee again?
4. Someone is advising I use my personal statement of account (which is no way close to min N10 Million) and apply for study permit, if I do this will be I be denied?
My LOA is below for clarity of what I’m trying to explain about the scholarship if I’m even making sense. Thank you so much for your help GOD bless.

Bobomaigida:
Yes you can.

Please I can’t seem to dm you directly. I’ll appreciate if you can easily dm me

SamuelOgunniyi:
Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice!!!

It's my PPR!!!
First-time applicant (Jesus did it).
I applied using the NEW PORTAL (Self-application)

Application Submission: June 26
Biometrics: June 28
Medical updated: September 6
Eligibility: September 10
PPR : September 17.

Document submitted.

(1)Letter of Explanation (Study Plan + Statement of purpose) (10 well-detailed pages).
(2) Degree certificate
(3) Certificate of Origin
(4) Police Character certificate
(5) NYSC certificate
(6) International Passport
(7) Leave letter
( Award Letter.
(9) Offer letter from my DLI
(10) Recommendation letter from my HOD showing I have a lectureship position slot at the University after my PhD degree.
(11) Undergraduate and MSci Transcript
(12) NIN/International passport of my family.
(13) Birth Certificate.
(14)COVID-19 vaccination card.
(15) Upfront e-medical slip

PROOF OF FUNDS.
(1) RA and TA letters from my school (fully funded).
(2) Additional money from my Aunt for my travelling (using her bank statement).
I want to appreciate everyone here for their motivation at all times. The admin of the thread and all the active contributors. But I can only say this. God will bless you abundantly. You’re indeed a blessing and you’ll never lack any Good thing. And everyone awaiting Visa responses I know the wait can be tiring but indeed your PPR is coming soon.

Indeed there is no weekend in Heaven.

God bless everyone! Thank you ❤️

Congratulations I tap into your Grace and speed.

Tgbengus151:
Congratulations chief.

It will surely end in praise for the rest of us still awaiting our incoming PPR.

Congratulations I tap into your Grace. Please can I dm you?