Thanks a lot Saskgirl, I will proceed with WES.

I'm so glad to be in this forum.....very helpful.

saskgirl:
A friend has her 2 BSc degrees as 2 or more... and I believe it is okay to use different evaluating bodies for each of them.
All the best

I have 2 different BSc degrees from 2 different universities. My Msc degree will be ready in November, but that is a long time to wait, if I can still get 441 evaluating 2 Bsc degrees.

elfmann:

What's ur highest qualification?

Thanks Taiwofola. I am now hopeful, though evaluating my second degree will give me a total crs of 441. I don't know if I can submit 2 different ECAS - WES and IQAS for different degrees or try my luck again with WES and hope they evaluate the Madonna University degree.

Hoping for your valuable inputs dear seniors.

taiwofola:


My NOC is 1121 - HR professional. My score is 424. Ontario sent me an NOI last week.

I believe you stand a chance.

Thanks Mrs. O.

I enjoy your blog so much. Keep up the good work - Your writing skill is superb, I would think you scored 9 in IELTS writing. hahahahttp://www.nairaland.com/faces/grin.png

I actually have a WES evaluation report for my UK degree so I wanted to upgrade it so I can receive points for "2 or more degrees" that's why I was considering using WES. Can I use ICAS for my Madonna University Degree, while I have WES for the other degree? Can I submit 2 evaluation reports?

Please anybody can answer as well.

Thanks a lot

impish:
Hi Virt,

I did a Google search, and saw this post https://www.nairaland.com/1279130/canadian-federal-skilled-worker-program-timelines/109. While it does not say how to go about using WES to evaluate your Madonna Uni degree, the members referred the poster to CES and ICAS.

I hope this helps.

Mrs. O, mycanadianfling blog

Thanks for all the encouragements from this thread.

I just got my IELTS results - LSRW- 8,8,7.5,7 with CRS score now at 409. What are my chances of getting NOI from Ontario for NOC 1111 - Accountants and Auditors, since it was mostly IT Nocs that received NOI in June.

Also, how do I search this thread for specific information without reading through each page, this is because I need info about WES evaluation of Madonna University Certificates. In 2014, WES said that they do not evaluate academic records from Madonna universities, and so declined evaluating mine, but I heard recently that they do now. I don't know how true this is. Please can anyone confirm this? or show me how to search this thread fo such info.

Thanks very much in advance.

@Teefinix, Congrats on your baby. How did it go and which Doctor did you eventually use?

Teefinix3:
@ hotstepper
Please I need your contact at Nigeria embassy @ Ottawa.
I need to get ETC for my baby..
I have sent a pm to u
Thanks in anticipation.
God bless u

Hi Teefinix,

sorry just seeing your post.

If you are in Brampton, then you can use Dr. Abou Seido, he accepts cash payment because I paid cash. He is on the same building with Dr .Ayodele at 2250 Bovaird Drive East, Suite 503. Brampton, ON L6R 0W3. With phone number 905-595-4960. Also, Brampton Civic hospital accepted me as a cash patient.

MY first appointment was at 34 weeks.

Just call or ask your host to call. I really don't understand the other doctors' rationale of not accepting cash patient, that sounds like discrimination to me because not everybody in Canada needing medical attention need to have a health card. Maybe you should ask them why, because as medical professionals they should not but barriers to the category of patients they should give medical care to.

Teefinix3:
Good afternoon sis...
Pls ao were u able to book ur cs in 2 days....am presently in Brampton and haven't been able to get an appointment with any gynea.
The docs that were even displayed here for brampton are claiming not to accept cash patients....
Kindly assist with ur doc contact
Thank you.

Hi Bestbuyer,

this nah jamb questions o. lols

1) I haven't had any of my babies in US so I cant say if its saner, but I think Canada as a country is much saner if you consider the happenings in US compared to those reported in Canada.

2) Yes, its cheaper. I compared the cost I received from a US gynae and that of Canada before I chose to go to Canada. Also, cad exchange rate is lower than USD. Currently @240 to a Naira as against N365/USD, parallel market rate of course.

3) You don't need to mention me, I did not mention anybody when I called his office, but it appears he has delivered a lot pple from this part of the world based on my discussions with him. He is a VERY NICE DR, I must say. I loved every appointment I had with him.

4) I did not consider any other place since I was already booked with Dr Abou who works in Brampton Civic Hospital. Yes, it is a very big Hospital and the nurses are nice.

5) Well I don't know how much you would need to apply for the visa, I did mine last year sept. and a lot has changed since then including exchange rates, and besides I applied alone not with hubby and kids.

6) I used Airfrance and there was no hassle or anything, nobody even asked how far gone I was though I was 36weeks with huge baby bump. It was a smooth flight but I think it was a little bit expensive, I paid about 800k just for myself, but check other airlines and their pregnancy policies before making your choice.

7) Again I don't know the difference. But I think my stay in US and Canada is about the same for me, except the extreme winter I experienced in Canada, It was crazy. Our country has best weather, I couldn't wait to come back. lols.

Your travel history looks fine, but again, it's the immigration officer's call for this matter.

9) please check my earlier post for details - I used Hotstepper's contact.

10) No, I stayed with a family. But Hostepper may be able to help, you can contact her on this.

I hope I passed the jamb questions. lols. I wish you well in the process, but please don't forget to pray, that was my key factor in my entire success story.

Enjoy your day.

bestbuyer:
Hello Virt,
You are such an encouragement to many and you take time to respond to quotes. God bless your family.
Please i requested to send you a PM but guess i can just ask you here and now.

I am planning to go with Wiffy and children to Canada for our 3rd born (2nd was an Aamrikan--- LOL), This is on a second thought otherwise we have all set for 'Aamrika' just ticket purchase end of this week...

1. I am been persuaded it's better or saner to have your baby in Canada.

2. It is cheaper as per exchange rate to have baby in Cad. Is it really cheaper?

3. Can i call Dr. Abou-seudu that you used and mention you... (if yes, then pls PM your name for reference only)

4. From the posts seen so far, Brampton Civic Hospital seems very good and big but also cheaper, would you have prefer some other place?

5. Wiffy will be due in Sept. so just want to apply now expecting it within 30 days which means we will go via 'Aamrika'. I was told we will need about 6m minimum in our account to apply and obtain Cad visa.

6. Which airline was your choice and no hassle about 36 weeks flight issue.

7. Generally, how cool is Cad to have your baby, as per benefits compared to 'Aamrika'.

8. We have travel history of UK, Europe, SA and USA.

9. How did you arrange emergency travel doc for baby to come back.

10. Do you have any idea apartment or self-service homes/rates at Brampton or the environs for lodging.

Thank you for your usual selfless assistance and PSR (Personal Social Responsibility).

God bless all other contributors including the FAMOUS HOTSTEPPER.

In case you PM and see no response, pls leave a line for me here--- ibiyeabaku1@yahoo.com


Hello dear,

I stated that I was going to have my baby there and stated reasons. Please search for my earlier posts I did a lengthy post on that.

I cannot advise that stating that you want to have your baby there will always grant you the visa, I had a couple of things that might have worked for me which i'm not sure what exactly cos I had a lot of personal reasons on my purpose of travel letter which may not apply to you, like my medical history, where I work and the fact that my hubby and older kids were not travelling with me, plus I had a host in Canada etc.

I don't know the cost of Vaginal birth, but it shouldn't be very much different from a C-section delivery. You can read through earlier posts, some people had their babies vaginally and state their costs here as well.

hi Teefinix,

Sorry I did not go through a family doctor, but you can use any walk in Clinic, there are loads of them in Brampton and they will refer you to the Dr. of your choice. There is even one in the same premises where Dr. Abou Seido's office is, just near the Brampton Civic Hospital.

Its quite surprising because they not ask me to go through any family Dr. but that shouldn't be a problem. Check Dr Abou's address online, I am not with one of their appointment cards at the moment to confirm the address to you.

Teefinix3:

Hi virt..
Am already in Brampton and started getting in touch with some docs....but at my call to Dr seido's, I was told to go thru a family doc first...

Is there a way u can help?.. Prob if I walked in directly or visit the family doc that referee u to him....I am billed for elective CS...
Urgently need ur assistance.
Thank u.

Hello dear,

I stated that I was going to have my baby there and stated reasons. Please search for my earlier posts I did a lengthy post on that.

I cannot advise that stating that you want to have your baby there will always grant you the visa, I had a couple of things that might have worked for me which i'm not sure what exactly cos I had a lot of personal reasons on my purpose of travel letter which may not apply to you, like my medical history, where I work and the fact that my hubby and older kids were not travelling with me, plus I had a host in Canada etc.

I don't know the cost of Vaginal birth, but it shouldn't be very much different from a C-section delivery. You can read through earlier posts, some people had their babies vaginally and state their costs here as well.

[quote author=rekiya84 post=56705421]Hello thanks for ur post it have helped me a lot would want to be clear on this points hope u don't mind me asking... did you state you were pregnant in ur application if yes what reasons did u give to enable them grant u the visa secondly do u ve any idea of virginal delivery cost thanks a lot hoping to get ur reply soon
[Qquote author=Virt post=56461366]Hello everyone!

Hi,

I went with the following lab tests

List of lab tests
1) Strep B
2) Blood sugar test – I did OGTT instead of fasting blood sugar because I usually have big babies
3) Hepatitis B
4) HIV
5) Blood work (Genotype, blood group,count etc)
6) ultrasound results
7) Glucose test.

Yes, 2 weeks is enough to process baby's papers, but plan for longer, cos it may not always be the case. I got my baby's birth certificates one week after application, Passport in 3 days (because I had a flight ticket showing that I was traveling in 3 days as at the date of passport application), got the emergency travel certificate in 2 days ( its usually within 5 days, but because my travel date was close he expedited action, but he did not like such close call though).

When you get the birth certificate, you can process the passport and ETC simultaneously, however birth certificate comes first b4 any other paper work. You will need a notarized letter from the father of the baby to the Nigerian High commission in Ottawa if the father is not physically present in Canada (Pls check website for things to submit for ETC).
As I said in the earlier post, the father if not present in Canada will go to Canadian High commission in Lagos or Abuja to sign sth which will be faxed to Canada passport office, b4 the baby's passport is processed. So these are the kind of things that may delay the process, especially if the father does not live in Lagos or Abuja, he or she will have to travel there.

Regards,

Teefinix3:
Congratulations virts...

Pls can u list the type of tests u did in Nigeria b4 travelling...my host insisted I get there b4 sourcing for doc ...but admitted I should come along with my anti-natal records and ultra-scan.
I will be going in June to BC...
Also...can 2 wks be enof to process d child papers...birth certicate/passport and ETC..
I will appreciate ur response...
God bless u..

Hi,

You can download the application form through the link below. On the last page of the form, there is a checklist of things to submit during the application.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/apply-how.asp

If you read my earlier post on visa application (a couple of pages back) I think there are few things that could help you as well.

Ortega01:
Good day Virt,
Please can you please list all the documents submitted during your visa application ? Thank my wife is 2months preggy and we want to start as soon as possible...thanks...

All your post about how your delivery in Canada has been inspirational to young ambitious preggy couple...
thank you

You can put your questions here so that others can learn as well.

Travelling at 30 weeks is okay.

For the application, you can go with paper application as it appears faster in response time than online. I got my passport back in 30days using paper application.

From earlier posts here, it appears having somebody in Canada boosts your chances of being granted visa especially since you will be staying there for sometime for child delivery. it will cost more using a hotel so maybe you will have to show more prove of financial capability. I had somebody in Canada, so I cant say much in this regard.

Not going with hubby and child too will form part of your prove of home ties, ensure to include this in your purpose of travel letter.

I would advise you start the application process as soon as you can.

sinead15:
Hi Virt, please can i have your email address so i can send you all my silly questions would really appreciate this thank you i am 18wks preggy not planning to travel till i am like 30 sth weeks preggy is this feasible like is there hope which application do i opt for i dont have any one there never been there i hear toronto is cool i am indifferent just want somewhere affordable and the process is not so tedious i really hope to hear from you also i will be going alone hubby and first born cant go with me thinking my mum sha. i just want a guide basically pleaaaaaaase dont send me to read the whole thread from start to finish i have already said begged please

Yes, Cost is in CAD. That's the Canadian currency, right?

I was 34 weeks at my first appointment. From what I read here, at 34-35 weeks one can still get a Dr. however, it gets more difficult if you are in later weeks, but nothing is impossible. I have not heard of anybody who was full term and was refused by a Dr. but it is better you travel at a reasonable stage in your pregnancy to avoid such.

I responded to your email. you should now be able to send me a message from the mail trail.

Fiwajoluwa:
How do i send a PM pls?

Hello dear,

I wasn't driving myself. I was lucky my host drove me everywhere I wanted to go, but I think you can still use your international driving license to drive as a visitor. I don't know if there is any restriction on who drives as per with pregnancy or not. Hostepper or any Canada resident here should be able to advise accordingly.

I'll respond to your PM.

Fiwajoluwa:
Wow. I have looked up Brampton civic once as i might be using it too. Let me know how you managed to transport yourself as i dont think i wanna go the uber way as i was indoors most of the time when last i visted because my host were workaholics. lol and would not wanna trouble anyone about driving me. Do you have any idea about preggos driving themselves in Canada. Pls let me know if we can have vis-a-vis chat too.
Thank you.

Hi Dear,

They no longer give automatic health cards to babies born in Canada except the parents are resident in the country.

The family Dr's fee was just affordable, some charge $60 - $100 per check up.

Fiwajoluwa:
Thank you so much Virt. Very detailed and helpful. Pls did your baby get a health card after delivery and is that why you paid just $50 for check up after delivery. Thank you so much. I pray you come back to read this.

Hello everyone!

This is a follow up of my post, the earlier was on visa application.

I arrived Canada in Feb, 2017 though Toronto Pearson International Airport. On arrival, the immigration officer asked why I was in Canada, I told him that I was on vacation and that I would also be having my baby there, he was taken aback when he heard I was planning to have my baby there, that he asked “you came here to have your baby?”, I repeated my earlier response. He stamped my passport and let me in. However, on going to claim my baggage, I was stopped by the border patrol officer when she saw my BIG BUMP and re-directed me to another room for further checks, I joined a line of other such people they re-directed to further interrogate their purpose of visit to Canada.

I have never been interrogated like that in my life. I really don’t know where to start in the questions I was asked cos it will take a whole page, however, I responded honestly especially since I had indicated in my visa application that I intend to have my baby there. I told the officer who questioned me so.

The following are some of the questions I was asked as I can recall.

Why are you here in Canada?
To have your baby? Why Canada?
Who would you be staying with? What does the person do? Was she the one that arranged these whole stuff for you? Where does she live?
Have you made any arrangement with a doctor here? Any medical report? Let me see. When is your appointment?
Do you have travel insurance? Do you have a return ticket? Let me see it.
How much do you have with you? Let me see it?
Is your husband joining you? No.
What do you do (work)? What position?
You have an approved leave from your employer? Etc. can’t recall others cos they were leading questions, and your responses determines what next he would ask (Sorry including my responses above will make the post lengthy).

After about 10mins or so, he approved for me to go. That room is where they return people if your purpose of visit is not satisfactory. He requested for documents from the Dr. in Canada, I told him that I don’t have but that I have that from my Dr. in Nigeria and he asked to see it and I gave him and he read through it same with other documents he requested for. He asked to see the cash after asking how much I was with, when I brought the envelope with the cash from my bag and was about bringing it out, he asked if the money was in the envelope, I told him yes, he said I could put it back (so he did not see the money) but it proved I had enough money to cover my medical bills and period of stay in Canada.

Sourcing for Doctor
I had read through the thread here and got the number of Dr Abou Seido of Brampton Civic hospital, I called his office while in Nigeria but they refused to book an appointment with me telling me they can’t give me an appointment until I arrived Canada, however, she told me the test results to come with including ultra sound scans. My friend in Canada helped me book the appointment cos I did not want delay in seeing the Dr. as I would be 34weeks when I arrive.

On meeting Dr. Abou-seido, he said that for his patients from the 3rd world countries, he usually try to make sure they stay for just one night in the hospital since they would be paying out of pocket, if there are no complications during birth. I was so glad because that was why I chose to use him in the first place. Somebody had earlier posted how the Dr. helped her stay one night even with CS deliver and I decided to go for him. He actually helped me stay just for one night and It was my third CS. On the day of surgery he asked if I wanted to tie my tubes, I told him no (I’ve read about its side effects, so I wasn’t ready for such family planning. Lols)

The following are the breakdown of my costs

Doctor fees including epidural - $3,500 (His epidural Dr. is the best I have seen, I didn’t feel the process at all and it was done in less than 1 min.
Hospital fees - $2000 for me, $600 for the baby per night
Pre-op fees - $200
Circumcision fees (not in the hospital) - $250
Family Dr visit for baby checkup - $50
Birth Certificate (long and short) - $60 (got it in 1 week)
Passport (expedited) - $107 (got it in 2 days)
Nigerian Emergency travel document - $150 (got in 1 day) Hotstepper’s contact was amazing, he processed and posted the document to me same day, and I received it the following day!!!
Total - $7,000 (including other small fees not mentioned above).

I stayed with my friend so no transportation and feeding costs.

I travelled alone, so my husband had to go to the Canadian high commission in Lagos to sign before the baby’s passport could be processed.
Delivery at Brampton Civic hospital was very okay, no issues whatsoever, except that I had to pay 2 nights upfront after which they say they will refund the unutilized one night fee ($2,000). My friend used a her debit card to pay, so they said refund will be through cheque issuance but that if it was credit card, it would have been done immediately. We are expecting to get that back soon.

I arrived Nigeria 2 weeks ago hassle free.

I hope my experience will help somebody cos this thread helped me a lot from visa application to delivery to paper work etc.

God bless you all - (By the way, I had the whole process committed to God in prayer, so don’t overlook this aspect at all, because it has been God’s doing not man).

There are couple of dr's numbers posted earlier on this thread for Brampton Civic hospital, like Dr. Ayodele, Dr. Abou-seido etc. You could read back to get their numbers or get the number online (just google).

I believe God will see you through, he has already done the first part - being granted a visa and getting into Canada without hitch, all in one week.

Please share your POE experience as it will help others (Like what to expect - question wise etc.)

Regards,

Gracemom:

Thanks ma'am. I am praying just like you said. My visa came thru at the last minute. Booking tickets and travelling happened all in one week! by God's grace and determination. I am here now and I have checked out a couple of hospitals yesterday.....just thot I could get more help hence my question. Much love.

What did you state as your reason for choosing to birth in Canada?

mariam99ng:


$16k was my budget and the statement of account (hubby & I ) provided covers approximately twice the budgeted amount with evidence of income submitted alongside so no complaint about the fund. Travel history and purpose of travel was the basis for the refusal.

Hi dear,

I have not arranged with a doctor yet, as they wont give me appointment until I am in Canada. I have given my friend one of the numbers of the doctors posted on this forum for her to call and see if she can book the appointment and also find out what their current fees are.

I'll let update you guys when I arrive Canada and sort out the Dr. and hospital stuff. I'm trusting God for everything to go smoothly.

pretty199:
Virt,
thanks. Have you or your friend arranged for a doctor or hospital already? when are you flying there, i am planning in March, no visa yet though

Six weeks.

iphiechuks:
@virt, how long did u state dat u will be staying in. Canada?

Please check my earlier post, it was stated there.

pretty199:
If you could share how much funds you shown to the VO so we could have estimate. please.

now we know that 5mln is not enough.

Sorry to hear!

I guess the main issue is the insufficient funds. i hope your proposed length of stay in Canada was not too long, cos 5m may be insufficient to cover both yourself and hubby, medical expenses, accommodation (if booking hotel) etc. I think the growing forex rate against Naira is not helping matters.

I applied alone, not with hubby. My hubby and kids at home were my major home ties since they were not coming with me, and i had title deeds of landed properties as well.

I will be staying with a friend (and had a letter of invitation), so accommodation and possibly transportation cost were out of the question. My stated funds was basically for birthing (medical expenses)! 5m will barely cover the expenses if you consider the current parallel market rate.

If it is not late, you could apply again with more funds and more evidence of home ties. My travel history is similar to yours, so i don't know why that should be an issue.

iphiechuks:
Got rejected today. Applied with hubby. Stated dat I was going for birthing. Had 5mil FD. My us visa will expire next month. Applied 20th Dec, got rejected today.

Both of us work in d bank. Have previously travelled to Dubai, SA n US.

Reasons for rejection.
Insufficient funds
Travel history
No assets back home. Gave our land and house papers.

Hello dear,

I had no letter from any Canadian Doctor on cost or fees or anything as they would only discuss with you when you arrive Canada. I only had a medical report from my Nigerian Hospital where I had my previous babies.

I stated that I am going on vacation and also mentioned tourist places I would visit, I then added that I will be having my baby during my stay in Canada as well. I then gave reasons for my intention to birth there and stated how much I have to cover my medical expenses etc.

The rest of the story is like I have previously stated in my earlier posts.

I hope this helps.


Please is there no current news on those who have birthed of recent. Please we need to be updated on recent costs, medical fees etc.

Thanks all.

pretty199:
Virt, thanks. I was asking if you mentioned Hospitals you plan to visit in the section "Details of your visit to Canada"

As I see from your answer quoted below you have some medical reasons (maybe complications) to give birth abroad and not in Naija.




as I read in an article about the US birth giving visa, it will be provided in case quote "the applicant must to show proof of your need for medical attention in the US such as your pregnancy is a high risk pregnancy and that the treatment you seek isn’t available in Nigeria and it is for a condition for which medical facilities in the US hold out some hope of cure Of course you’ll need documentations including A diagnosis from a doctor about your medical condition, a letter from a doctor or hospital in the United States stating specific information including estimate of the costs of the treatment, including doctor's fees, costs of hospitalization and other medical expenses and, Estimate of length of treatment and you do know that you’ll need proof that you (or your sponsor) have sufficient funds to pay your travel and medical expenses in the United States, right?"

If there is no medical reasons, I assume the VO may refuse to grant visa for the giving birth purposes.

Did you mention giving birth as a main reason of your visit to Canada? or did you indicate it as an additional to your visit of friends/family?

thanks

Thanks Hostepper, I did not know they would be asking that at the POE-o. Are there any more questions we should expect to be asked at the POE? I know of intended length of stay in Canada, purpose of visit. Not sure of any other.

Hotstepper:
POE will ask u where u would intend to visit eap if u r coming with a vistors visa. So research about tourist placess in the city u will be in. TORONTO IS CN Tower, even Nigara Falls in the city of Niagara, aquarium etc

Hi Pretty,

I don't seem to understand your question quite well. But from my little understanding of your question, I stated that I will be staying in Toronto.

pretty199:
Hi Virt,

can you please advise which two places you indicated in the application that you are going to visit in Canada?

and thanks for your detailed answers

Hello All,

Still waiting for your response.

Virt:
Good morning all,

Please which is the preferable/reliable method of payment of hospital and doctor's bills in Canada? Cash or Card? Also, which Nigerian bank card works better in Canada or do I have to open an account when I get there?

I noticed to apply for birth certificate online, you will need to pay through card and possibly there are other payments that would require using card. Please your experienced advise will be very much appreciated.

Thank you.

Good morning all,

Please which is the preferable/reliable method of payment of hospital and doctor's bills in Canada? Cash or Card? Also, which Nigerian bank card works better in Canada or do I have to open an account when I get there?

I noticed to apply for birth certificate online, you will need to pay through card and possibly there are other payments that would require using card. Please your experienced advise will be very much appreciated.

Thank you.

iphiechuks:
@Virt
Thnks alot for your contribution and response. God Bless you.

my concerns are
I don't have any medical record to present as I did not present any when I got my USA visa to birth my son in the US. Should I just state on the letter that I am going for family Visit and birthing purpose among other things without providing medical report for that. Abeg no vex ooo, I just need to get it right.

Like I said, there is no standard requirement in that regard, I chose to provide that because of what I stated in my letter. I don't know what you have stated in your letter and whether it requires any form of documentary evidence or not.

I did not read anywhere that one must provide a medical report, I just did that based on my own discretion.

I really cant say what the VO would want to see, but ensure you provide every other standard requirements. Other evidences outside the CIC requirements are just jara.

My "purpose of travel" letter had a lot of personal details, but there is a guide on what should be on the letter on the CIC website. The following points can also help though:

1) Who you are (your name and what you do)
2) Where you want to travel to and places you will visit
3) The duration of your stay (specific dates e. g 22nd Nov, 2016 to 30th Dec, 2016)
4) Travel history (if you have done other international travels before, if u have not, then no need for this point)
5) Where will you be staying (Address of the host or hotel to be used) - include proof of hotel booking for the stated period of stay or letter of invitation from your host. The evidence will have the address, so no need to include here, but you can if you want to. there is no particular standard for the letter.
6) How much do you have for the trip or intended travel plan (include proof of funds e.g bank statements, FD certificates etc.
7)Home ties (My family is not travelling with me, so I stated that my hubby and kids back home are my home ties, including my parents. Also stated that we have landed properties and included title deeds etc. ) Please note, I decided to do all of these so that I can prove all my points, not that it is compulsory. You could have other things to prove your home ties, I think its important.
I had letter from my employer that I will be on vacation for that period and that I will definitely be returning to work. ( I also included payslips, promotion letter, all I could to make my letter persuasive. lols.

Some where in the letter I stated that I would be having my baby there and then included my personal medical story which is why i want to have the baby in Canada. - (details cannot be stated here) and I also included a medical report from my hospital. (Like I said, this is not a standard requirement)

EVERYTHING I SAID WAS TRUE and I provided documentary evidence for all my claims where necessary. I guess my purpose of travel was persuasive, so try and make yours persuasive but not beggary.

You don't need to liquidate your fixed deposit, its a short term investment, so its not a problem, but also include your bank statement, maybe they will want to see the movement in your accounts for a certain period (3 months).

I hope this helps.

iphiechuks:
@Virt,
Pls can u pls give us the sample of your letter of introduction as I am getting all necessary documents that will aid my family application. I intend applying with my hubby.