Testimonytime:
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Testimonytime

What God cannot do does not exit.

My Canadian dream started at the lowest point of my life, January 7th 2016. I watched with the greatest pain I ever experienced when the doctor brought out my full term stillbirth baby in Methodist Hospital Houston Texas, USA. I knew there and then that I can do nothing without Jesus and surrendered completely to Him at my lowest ebb. I changed my moniker from Twingirls to Testimonytime ( Twingirl is still on Nairaland land, though I am not using it again).

Fast forward to when answered my prayers and I wanted to travel again for the birth, my visa application hang and I meant hung in the air.

After several failed attempt at express entry, due largely to age, I resolved to student visa, I refused to give up.

Submitted my first application on 21st February and got refusal on 18th March on lieing about previous refusal, personal asset and financial status and employment situation.

Reapplied 16th April
Medical passed 30th April
Requested gcms June 21st, came back blank 21st July
Eligibility started 22nd July
Reapplied for gcms 23rd July, came back with recommended interview 13th September
Eligibility went back yesterday to “we will tell you when we start reviewing your application”
PPR – 4th November

I give all glory to God, He made this possible
I appreciate Justmellow who wrote my LOE and even in my state of dejection, I knew he did an extraordinary work on my LOE, he advised me further on steps for the reapplication and followed up all the way.
Keji, an angel I met on nairaland, who proof read my SOP, compiled all my documents into pdf and resize ( working tirelessly even at midnights)
Lekiboboe who advised me to go for pgd in Culinary management Selkirk College BC instead of CNA diploma
Frankrobn who encouraged me to re- fire and not loose hope
Annon123, Ayokaq, Akoko123 and others who assisted in one way or another either by suggesting relevant documents or supporting me through the trying six and half months of waiting. I am 43 years old, I changed career from law to culinary practice. Sponsor was my husband and God came through for me. I have no doubt He did it all, PPR is God’s miracle. Men ought to pray and not faint, I prayed my ppr into existence and did the best I could on the document submitted.

Finally. This is so good to hear. Congratulations madam

Davidbanky:


Will try one more for January

That's the spirit. Sorry about the refusal. It is only a delay. MAPLE LAND is for those that are resolute and willing...

OctGsam:


God finally did for me. I learnt a lot from this platform including when I was putting my applications together.
First Time Applicant. Master program and 11+ years study gap. I ensured the master’s program is in line with what I do. #Silent – the master program I am going for, I already have the same certificate in Nigeria

Congratulations. If I may ask, what is the difference between your SOP and Letter of Explanation? What is the content of each?

Kindly clarify.
Thank you

DestinationCann:
Just got refused

So sorry to hear this man. I really was hoping you would get PPR. It is a delay. Refire!

onyintel:
PPR Landed on 29th, apologies for the late posting..

First time applicant, I have never traveled before. Virgin Passport..

What God cannot do, does not exist. My perfect birthday gift..

My story and approval is the handwork of God..

Below is my timeline

Application Submitted: May 17th, 2021
Biometrics required: May 18th, 2021
Biometrics done: May 24th, 2021
Upfront Medical passed: May 28th, 2021
Eligibility and BVL: September 22nd, 2021
PPR: September 29th, 2021

What God cannot do indeed does not exist!!!!
Please do not give up, God is still in control...

I pray God will answer everyone on the waiting list.

Congratulations!
Msc or PDG?
Documents submitted?
Please ladies and gentlemen, let us endeavour to give a robust feedback. I reiterate, we are all here to learn. It is not enough to just announce timelines. This forum has been of immeasurable value and we must keep the flag flying.
Once again, congratulations
Any interesting details?

KellyKk:
How will I even share this with my mom

She is gonna cry

So sorry to hear this bro. I was really looking forward to you testifying. Do not be weary. It is only a delay. Re- fire!

Madeincanada:
She has MSc in what program? Let me share my experience. I have BSc in Sociology, MSc in international business and Management and I received an offer to study another MSc in Employment Relations. I’m also an auditor in a financial institution. All these were stated in my study visa application. I wrote a convincing letter that as an auditor, I audit HR department and needed to hone my skills in that area. I also made sure my LinkedIn profile reflects ‘HR auditor’ should in case … I received PPR last week.

Thanks for your response. Msc Policy Analysis

makano:
Hello Zocken

It depends on how you wanna go about this...

1. Some hide their previous Msc and just make use of their Bsc to apply for their Visa application with a Msc LOA and get their Visa... But with this, you will have to remain silent on your previous MSc all through your stay in Canada to avoid misinterpretation later in the future i.e when applying for PR and also Citizenship cos Canada keep records of the details of all applicants from the very 1st time you apply for your study permit Visa or any kinda IRCC visa..

2. Some declare their previous Msc and apply for their Visa application with a new Msc LOA and get their Visa.. But with this, you must be more than ready and capable to convince the Visa officer on why you are going for another Msc and not PHD which is a higher degree.. You can do this with a strong and convincing SOP and LOE...

Peace

Thanks Makano.

Lekiboboe:

Yes It is possible under the condition you have Work Experience related to Hospitality Management

Please attend to my questions

Bobomaigida:


I will advise her to go for the master's, but she needs to provide a strong SOP to explain why she is going for another master's, there is no point hiding the first masters. Some people have gotten visa whilst going for a second masters.
All the best

Thanks
@ Lekiboboe, @Makano and others, your thoughts?

Zocken:
Good morning guys. Please help sharw your thoughts on this. For someone who has Bsc Accounting, is it advisable to study PDG Accounting (2 yrs) or Master of Management (1 yr)? She has Msc, but has decided to be silent on that. Also, she has work experience of over 10 years as an Auditor, but the pay is less than 80k (government job). She is into property business and event planning. Candid views please

Answers please

Good morning guys. Please help sharw your thoughts on this. For someone who has Bsc Accounting, is it advisable to study PDG Accounting (2 yrs) or Master of Management (1 yr)? She has Msc, but has decided to be silent on that. Also, she has work experience of over 10 years as an Auditor, but the pay is less than 80k (government job). She is into property business and event planning. Candid views please

Akanoa:
Alhamdullilah it has ended in praise for me.
This journey has been on for me since 2019 after leaving highschool but I thank God that it has finally ended.

Timeline:
First application:
Submission: march 3, 2021
Biometrics: April 6,2021
Upfront medical: August 2020
NSE request: April 14. Submitted IELTS so I sent only MBS and it was acknowledged on April 19.
Refusal: June 9,2021 a few days after I ordered my gcms notes.

Second application
Submission and confirmation: June 24, 2021
No NSE request.
Medicals: I saw how fast the slots where filling up so I booked for August 12 as my previous medical would expire August 9.
Ppr and bvl: around 8:45 a.m today on September 17, 2021.
Documents submitted
All imm forms.
Sop drafted by me and also a LOE tackling my previous refusal reasons.
My sponsors (mom) account statement for both personal and business accounts with closing balance of 25m.
Property valuation of one of my mom's house.
Also landed properties.

I didn't really do much, it was all done by our consultant. Omo yesterday my mom and I even went to buy dollar because of the present exchange rate and I also changed the pounds I had with me to order my gcms notes (My mom didn't want me to order for it because she thought that was why my first one was refused ). All this was just yesterday. Man I'm still surprised.

I will be sending my passport for stamping on Monday Insha Allah.

Congratulations

makano:
Hello eclint

2 million as a Sponsor? or I didn't get what you talking about?

That money is too small to have as a sponsor considering other relevant factors..

That amount cant even cover your school fees, not to talk of other expenses..

Having 2 million as an aplicant that has a sponsor is good to go, but not the Sponsor.. So please work on that..

Peace

Boss, please check your mail.

Okenwa12:
Its not everyone that has the luxury to keep track of information shared here. Hence I suggested we have a group. Just a personal opinion dear.

Why not share whatever information available here for the benefits of the larger community? If others had groups, would this platform be this rich? People like you are selfish. Group arrangements are not encouraged here biko

Zocken:
Guys, please help me. How best can I address this situation?
One is the issue of lump sum. I gave 10m (in 3 tranches) to someone for business for over 4 months. He is paying tl pay back now and I want to use it to support my wife's visa application. How can I prove it?

The 2nd issue is her occupation/ experience vis a vis her proposed course of study. She has BSc Accounting(2008), Msc Policy Analysis(2016). She is also ANAN Chartered (2017). She's got admission for PDG Accounting(College ;2 years) and Master of Organizational Management (University;1yr). We have a company (fully registered) which we use for general contract (she's the highest share holder) and also works as an Auditor with a Federal Government agency for over 10 years, albeit with a salary of less than 100k. Her current account balance is about 4m with reasonable inflow and outflow for the last 3 months.

Now to my worries;

(1) Which course is best for her considering her work experience, study gap, salary and financial situation?
(2) I want her to be self sponsored and I want the 10m paid into her account. 5m has already been paid into the company account. How do we explain this lump sum payment considering that the company hardly does any contract (the last major payment into the account was 27m in 2014)?

People of God, please share your thoughts. I believe we are all here to help one another....

Waiting for suggestions from the gurus please. Na beg I dey...

Guys, please help me. How best can I address this situation?
One is the issue of lump sum. I gave 10m (in 3 tranches) to someone for business for over 4 months. He is paying tl pay back now and I want to use it to support my wife's visa application. How can I prove it?

The 2nd issue is her occupation/ experience vis a vis her proposed course of study. She has BSc Accounting(2008), Msc Policy Analysis(2016). She is also ANAN Chartered (2017). She's got admission for PDG Accounting(College ;2 years) and Master of Organizational Management (University;1yr). We have a company (fully registered) which we use for general contract (she's the highest share holder) and also works as an Auditor with a Federal Government agency for over 10 years, albeit with a salary of less than 100k. Her current account balance is about 4m with reasonable inflow and outflow for the last 3 months.

Now to my worries;

(1) Which course is best for her considering her work experience, study gap, salary and financial situation?
(2) I want her to be self sponsored and I want the 10m paid into her account. 5m has already been paid into the company account. How do we explain this lump sum payment considering that the company hardly does any contract (the last major payment into the account was 27m in 2014)?

People of God, please share your thoughts. I believe we are all here to help one another....

Mzrosy:

I did na,let me check for it to quote

We are waiting for your quotes please. You people should please give back. Sharing timelines and useful information shouldn't be hard to do at all. Afterall, you already have your PPR. People want to take, but not ready to give. Na wah o.

makano:
Hello House.....

Now to the reason for my post this morning, and this goes to the applicants that have gotten their PPR of recent and not come back to share their timeline.. I consider this action selfish and unpleasant.. Before you all got your PPR, you came here daily to get information on how to get your application approved by either asking questions or reading silently... Now you got your PPR, you feel you do not need the thread again, this is not so good behavior...

Sharing your timeline helps this thread a lot....

Peace

MAKANO

Right. Please tell them.....

Enjay316:
well,Lianna and others have answered u.But the ppr recipients we are getting this days are stingy ooo.Most are silent readers who just take and take and take.only comment wen u need info or help.
most neither share their time lines again nor documents submitted and it's not too good.its a give and take relationship.There are some ppl here that can learn a thing or two from ur success stories. some will come and say "I will send my timeline later" but after getting the info they need, will just disappear.
it is well ooo
let's not b stingy with our success story.
Congrats to all that got ppr.its really raining ppr this month of September

You are spot on. Please PPR recipients, do well to give back by sharing your timeliness and other useful information. This is what makes this thread tick. I beg all of you. Some of us are yet to even apply, but gathering information for a successful application. Na beg I dey. Make una help us biko

ForevaTT:
Hi,

Since the 1st of April 2021, I've been a silent reader on Nairaland. I learned about web-forms, e-mailing MPs (which I did), and even the official email address to contact for updates using this platform.

My application was approved this morning after nearly 5 months of checking my e-mail every day and sending multiple web-forms. God takes all the glory on this one.

I have a Bsc. in Computer Technology from BU but applied for an Advanced Diploma Business Admin course at Seneca College and my application was approved. It happens to be a three year course btw! This means it's very possible to apply for a diploma even with a Bsc.
My mother is my sponsor and note this, i supplied a fixed deposit investment from a reputable Microfinance bank (alongside an access bank statement of account). 95% of the monies were with the MFB. I also supplied my company bank statement with SCB.

I also supplied the following :
1. Lease agreement i had secured with a student residence on campus.
2. SOP written by me (edited by God ) , explaining my career path and study purpose. As a footwear designer, i included a catalogue of my designs, CAC documents and also attached my CV.
3. Sponsorship letter from my mum narrating my business achievements and why she chose to support me further.

Overall, I believe God's favor was at work here because I've seen many more qualified people be turned down! What God cannot do does not exist!

Keep praising God in anticipation, you are next !

Congratulations. Like you said, it is not about how "perfect" the application is, but by the grace of God Almighty. Do your part as best as you can, then leave the rest to God and trust Him absolutely...

RonkeDe:
Indeed, God is good and kind to me
First time applicant without NSE request

Application submitted: April 15
Biometrics: April 19
Upfront Medical: June 15
Correspondence letter: Aug 24
Passport request: Aug 24

Thanks so much for the numerous advice and support from everyone.

Conestoga college.

Congratulations. More PPR to come for thos expectant

mamatee2:
Come and join me sing Halleluyah!
Jehovah Jireh has done it for me.
My PPR just dropped. BVL dropped some hours before.
I applied with my daughter. Her Eligibility Review started early this morning.
I also just got a request letter for authorization letter from my spouse for her to travel with me. I will send to them that shortly.

Indeed what God cannot do does not exist!
I am over the moon right now.
Thank you everyone for all that you do on this platform.
Will be back later with my timeline.

#May3 applicant

Congratulations. For all other hopefuls, the same God that did this will do it for you.

Testimonytime:

I am in Selkirk, started online already . Still waiting for PPR

Nice. Your PPR will come in Jesus name. How can we link up? I need some information from you. Will send you a mail. Please do well to reply
Thanks

Mayordeb:


Thank you for your advice.
I just received a mail from the school and I learnt that since I haven't made payment for full tuition fee and didn't register for courses, my application has been withdrawn and I will not be refunded part payment of my tuition as well.

I wrote the international segment several emails and the registrar as well, letting them understand the reason I needed to defer but none of my mails were responded to.

How do I go about the deferment and in case they don't oblige me deferring, how do I get refunded for my part payment of tuition fees.

Thank you.

Please , which institution is this? Na wah o

Lekiboboe:


Am not too familiar with SELKIRK COLLEGE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, I have only come across a Post Grad. program there before called Culinary Management , and the LIMITATION they have is that they offer only Five POST GRADUATE programs (Business Management, Accounting, Hospitality Management, Culinary Management and Gerontological Nursing) unlike colleges in ONTARIO that offers most of the POST GRAD. programs in Canada.

Thank you.

EmeeNaka:
My application is Refused. Based on Family tie in Canada and home country, Purpose of Visit blah blah blah.
I doubt I will Reapply. I don't know if I will like to go through this kind of waiting again, I will still give it a thought anyway.
I don't know why but I feel relieved.
Thank you all for your prayers and support.
I wish Everyone, best of lucks.

So sorry to hear this. God will give you direction. It is well

Iphiegrace:
People of God it’s refusal o 3rd application

Based on family ties in Canada and in Home country.
And purpose of visit!

I am not tired, I will reapply again
Na me and them today.

God is in control!

.
Sorry for the delay. Refire and see God take over fully this time..it is well

Zocken:
Good afternoon people. Is there anyone here that is studying or has applied to Selkirk College? I am trying to obtain more information about the college

Thank you

Waiting for responses please.
@ Lekiboboe, I notice you don't quote the college despite te number of courses it offers. Is there any reason behind that?

Good afternoon people. Is there anyone here that is studying or has applied to Selkirk College? I am trying to obtain more information about the college

Thank you

Lekiboboe:

Bombaclat!! 60K application fee ain't a joke

With your 2.2 , you can easily get admission to a college for a Post Graduate Certificate (PG. Cert.) program, that being said;

Are you interested in going for a Program related to your Degree or related to your Job experience? If yes,
- what did you studied in the University?
- What year did you graduate ? (To address study gap)
- What is the name of your Job, and what are your Job duties? (To know if your Job is related to tour Degree)


Your Response to the above questions would enable you get specialized PG. Cert program suggestions from this platform

Securing admission in Canada is not easy at all
@Lekiboboe, please suggest courses
and colleges/universities for someone following;
BSc Accounting (2/2, 2008)
Msc Policy Analysis (2016)
ANAN (2017)
Over 10 years work experience as an Internal Auditor in a Federal Government agency.
I need to get an admission ASAP.
THANK YOU

ac7619710:


You mean paymytuition to pay application fee or tuition fee?

To pay application fee bro. All my debit cards were declined. I even opened a virtual dollar card using flutterwave by barter, yet it was declined. Quite frustrating