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Hey hello guys good day how is everyone going hope everyone is good.

my name is dammy from lagos

I also remember how I started my journey from here naira land 3yrs ago and connected with a lot of amazing people here on naira land till i was 100% equipped with knowledge before handing it over to an agent at least i knew what to expect .... thanks to the knowledge gotten from here i now am in Canada and came in 1year ago and doing good.

canada is overall a beautiful place am in my first year at humber college and its going well although life in toronto can be challenging but its nothing a nigerian cannot handle.

Am here to announce cause have been helping some students in nigeria pay little fees such as visa fees, application fees, school-fees in canada and its been going well so i want to help more students who have maxed out their options in finding a way to pay fees such as school fees, visa, application fees from nigeria due to certain factors(e.g trust level and all)- although am not doing it for free but its going to be in a professional way.

I know fully well that trust is a very hard thing in Nigeria that's why there is going to be a video screening interview for both i and the party involved to see if he/she can trust me as well as i before carrying out any transactions and if we not comfortable with each other we close it all


have been doing this for some months like i said and its been going well am not here to play games- i know words does not prove anything only actions so its up to you after the little interview.

my fees are a bit high although not because of anything but because am giving you part of my time("which time is gold here in Canada am sure you will get to know when you come in") and am ensuring you get the best service without any issues.

p.s Am not a visa agent or help people in process visa i am a student in humber college and i only help pay application fees, visa fees and other cost related fees in usd/cad as and do this as a side business so if you feel you need to pay and fees and have maxed out your options you can reach out to me if not i wish you the best.

you can send me a private message and connect so i can see how i can help you

i also wish those of you wanting to apply or already applied for visa the best in your application process have a nice day.

cheers.

Anyone selling cad here should pls pm me thanks

Hello good day has anyone noticed you can't buy bonds online at bond biz concepts I bought 50k bonds few days ago but am yet to be credited in my biz account tried to reach customer care no response....any ideas pls.

Any one travelling on 2nd of July should pls chat me up looking for someone to share quarantine costs with...

Location-toronto

Thanks...

Daewoods:
Thanks for your response, but I'm asking if I can just put the sop and other docs as images in one word doc and then convert the word doc to PDF and upload??
or what do I do

Good day @Daewoods

if you are going to do it that way It is possible but not with word document instead use CamScanner after including all other documents as images it converts it to PDF.

To know more about it check the link below.

https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/66#89906328

Hope this helps.

ireneayeni:
Hello @Frankrobbn1 and other gurus in the house, Please I have been trying to pay for my study permit and biometrics fee with my Mastercard but it keeps declining. Please am I supposed to use a different kind of card?

Please, Kindly advise on what I can do?

Good day @ireneayeni

You can't pay an application fee with a naira MasterCard the limit is 100usd and you are paying an application of 235usd.

You either get a dormicilary account or a flutter wave batter account fund it with dollar and pay.

You get someone you trust(maybe a relative) abroad to pay for you.

Hope this helps.

Daewoods:
please house I know this might seem basic but I just don't know what to do. In the client section of upload, all this docs SOP/LOE, degree certificates, transcripts, birth certificates, recommendation letters from past and present employers, NYSC discharge papers, your work ID, your employment letter ....
do I just put all this docs in a word doc then convert it to PDF and upload? please in God name someone should help me

Good day @Daewoods

For a detailed list of documents for study visa and their and their appropriate categories for uploading check the link below.

https://www.nairaland.com/4773130/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/33#72169936

For information on how to merge documents In the client information section check below

https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/115#91040264

Hope this helps.

EmeeNaka:
Is IELTS test score Mandatory for Study Permit Application? Can letter of English Proficiency, obtained from your alma mater, be used in place of IELTS to obtain Study Permit? I need an answer please. I want to be sure of answer I am giving someone before I mislead him.

Good day @EmeeNaka

IELTS test score is only mandatory for a study permit application if he/she wants to go through the NSE(Nigerian student express) route whish lists 2 documents to be provided
*My bank statement certificate (MBS).
*IELTS test score.

But if you want your application to be processed the normal route then it is not needed in the application.

Hope this helps.

CrownTdan:
Good day Gurus in the house.

Please can I book a one-way ticket from Lagos to Toronto?
CC @Lekkiboboe, @Justmellow, @Frankrobbn and co.

Good day @CrownTdan

You can book a one way ticket to Toronto if that's your final destination. But if not it would be better to book a multi-city ticket as this is usually asked at the Port of entry.

Apps for booking one way ticket are listed below.

Ethiopian
Luthfasana
British airways
Egypt air
Klm

Hope this helps.

TheExalted:
@Guru in the house.
My son will soon be travelling to Canada on Student visa. Below are my questions:
1. Do we need to pay his school fees prior to him leaving?
2. How much cash does he need to take along with him?
3. What are the likely questions they can ask him at the boarder?
Will appreciate a quick response.

Thank you!

Good day @The exalted

1. About this school fees issue it's not coumplsory to pay before leaving one can pay when he/she gets there. but recently officers at the POE have started asking for tuition fees receipt from students. If he pays then fine if not he would have to convince POE agent as to
Why. Nevertheless students are still entering canada with or without payment of fees.

2. There are no limits to how much cash you can bring into Canada, and it's not illegal to bring large amounts across Canada's borders. However, if you have C$10,000 or more (or the equivalent in a foreign currency), you must declare it at the border.( But make sure to convert money to USD/CAD before travelling).

3.just basic questions about himself, his purpose of visit in Canada, duration of study, funds availability. Etc. You can check the link below to know more about the questions tone asked.

https://www.nairaland.com/1893090/likely-questions-expect-port-entry

Hope this helps.

hertzz:
what if i submitted my application without doing medicals upfront?
is there a negative implication or I just wait for the medical mail request to drop first?

Good day @hertzz

There is none you can either decide to undergo a medical test before or after you submit you application or wait for a medical request.

Hope this helps.

Good day everyone

To those who got PPR today congratulations am so happy for you.

Below lies the link for sending passport to vfs in Lagos or abuja.

https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/642#96722431

Courtesy of my oga lekiboboe

Hope this helps.

Alchemist01:
Hello @Zodiacwarrior

Thanks for the response.

This is the first time I am hearing about this. Yes, I have been given my visa.

Do you mean I can just walk into any bank, show them my visa and they will help me change 4000USD at normal bank rate ?

Good day @alchemist01

@Phabulous88 is very much right it is called PTA and you are entitled to 4000usd quartly limit at cbn rate just walk into any bank and you tell them you travelling and they ask for some documents and sell to you.


Hope this helps.

TheDarkGamer:
?

Good day @TheDarkGamer

Check the link below it answers all your questions

https://www.nairaland.com/4773130/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/228#75475575

Hope this helps.

Alchemist01:
Hello Guys,

As an international student just going to Canada, what's the best way to pay for things with the $100 monthly restrictions on Mastercards ?

For example, the hotel qurantine which is the first 3 days after you land, the average cost is about $900, what is the easiest way someone can pay for this ?

Barter is not an option because their exchange rate is ridiculous.

I am just trying to figure out the easiest way to make payment from a Nigerian bank account.

Also, does anybody know a legitimate place in Lagos where someone can change physical cash to CAD or USD ?

Good day @Alchemist01

If you have been given your visa you are entitled to buy 4000usd from the bank at normal rate and they stamp it to your passport you can either choose to collect cash or have it deposited to your dorm account.

Hope this helps.

LholarB:
Hello , please have you been able to make payment for your application fees now , if yes .. what payment method did you use ?

I have been trying to pay for my application fees for Conestoga college though flywire but I keep getting the payment declined notification, can anyone help me out pls?

Good day @LholarB

If you are paying application fees and using flywire and your naira card keeps declining you can try selecting the paying in other currencies option.
1) use your dollar card if you have one or your barter card.
2.)create a bank draft with the college and take it to the bank and pay using form A the exact amount would be deducted from your account.

Hope this helps.

marymacwhite:
Hello coach I'd like to know the disadvantages of studying in a DLI that doesn't offer a pgwp. Thanks

Good day @marymacwhite


The Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP) allows students who have graduated from eligible Canadian designated learning institutions (DLIs) to obtain an open work permit to gain valuable Canadian work experience.

The disadvantage is you wont be able to get permit to work after completion of your program and hence you have to return back to your home country.

Hope this helps.

Hope this helps.

Blazca:
Can I be approved if I don't go through NSE?

Happy Sunday @ Blazca

Yes you can NSE is not a guarantee to visa approval.....

Hope this helps.

emmalextemtop:
@Frankrobbn1

**Urgent, advise as sure and experienced**

Please, what are my chances of convincing the VO of my study, being sponsored by the company where i currently work.
This sponsorhip is under the condition/privilege of a scholarship being granted to me by the company as the Chairman is into empowerment programs in helping people, the needy in my state... And he has decided in the name of the company to give out a scholarship of study abroad to one of his skilled and educated staffs, in which i was privilege amidst many to be the one.
Please how convincing and genuine will this be, with the prove of the scholarship letter and the necessary documents...?

I have been working there since 2011 as clerk due to academic background, while in University, i was working as part-time bcs my uni and company are in the same city, but after my degree, i was promoted...
Few months after that, i got a national service leave from them for my Nysc

And what are the documents i need to upload?

Thank you!

@Frankrobbn1

Happy Sunday @emmalextemtop

Being sponsored by your company doesn't mean your chances are slim but there has to be some commitment from the company e.g paying part of your tuition fees.

You also have to let the vo know why they are sponsoring you and what they stand to gain in return.

Below are the list of documents needed

Sponsor Documents (Company)

1. Letter of Sponsorship
2. Article of association and memorandum
3. CAC CERTIFICATE
4. Particulars of directors in the company
5. Tax Clearance Certificate
6. Company bank statements for the past six (6) months.
7. Board Resolution Letter stating that they are fully aware of this sponsorship and approve it.
8. Affidavit of Support
9. Business invoices

Hope this helps.

Johanneiyoha:
Pls house, I need ur kind advise.
I intend to apply for a student visa this month of June, but I had challenges getting a sponsor so I used a friend's NGO as my sponsor, in which they HV paid my tuition deposit of 1,400Cads and intend paying for my accommodation as stated in the SOP, but I still feel uneasy as I prefer using my mum but she doesn't have a passport and she is a building contractor with CAC certificate. Though business isn't booming as expected. What if I look for money and put in her account?
Hw will she be of help.
Pls I need ur responses my Gurus.
Pls don't mind my grammatical errors.
Thanks.
@Frankrobbn1
@JustMellow

Happy Sunday @johanneiyoha

If you decide to deposit money into your mum account and it's not a frequent running account and you don't have a plausible explaination for it vo would see it as a lump sum and this can raise an eye brow.

And having a passport is no issue she can use a national ID card, drivers license, NIN.

As it is you have 3 options

Option 1- using your mum as your sponsor this seems plausible as it increases your chances but note that any lump sum must be accounted for and if possible with documents to prove it.

Option 2- you use the NGO as your sponsor but the con of this is you have to explain in details why their going all lengths to sponsor you and what they stand to gain.

Option 3- get a Gic certificate but this requires you to pay first year fees and is not a guarantee to getting visa vo has the final say.


Hope this helps.

emmalextemtop:
Hello all.

Please what are the documents of the company that is willing to sponsor me, will provide?
How much in naira, should they have in the company's account?
Am been sponsored under the privilege of a scholarship of study in any school abroad, given to me by the company (Chairman's discretion)
Been working there for 10years...
Condition holding the scholar is to come back after study and continuing working in the same company.

What are my chances?
Is it convincing enough...
What are the company's documents?

Thanks!

Good day @emmalextop

Your sponsor should have
First year fees+10,000cad+3,000cad for proof of funds in account..... depending on school fees the amount in naira varies only you can figure that out when you get the fees of the school in cad and multiply all with the black market dollar rate of 420naira to be on a safe side.

Yeah your chances are increased since you have a strong argument to return back to Nigeria..

Below are the list of documents for company

Sponsor 1 Documents (Company)

1. Letter of Sponsorship
2. Article of association and memorandum
3. CAC CERTIFICATE
4. Particulars of directors in the company
5. Tax Clearance Certificate
6. Company bank statements for the past six (6) months.
7. Board Resolution Letter stating that they are fully aware of this sponsorship and approve it.
8. Affidavit of Support
9. Business invoices

Hope this helps.

feistymikey:
Please as anyone use Guaranteed Investment certificate as a proof of funds?? How does it work pls ?

Good day @feistymikey

Click the link below to know about GIC and how they work

https://arrivein.com/finance/all-you-need-to-know-about-guaranteed-investment-certificates-gics-in-canada/

Hope this helps.

Teenie19:
@frankrobbn @lekiboboe @justwise and all gurus, at what point is it advisable to withdraw application? My gcms notes shows they haven’t assessed my file at all even after 3 months...

Good day @Teenie19

Can you show us your gcms notes to know how to answer your questions well.

Hope this helps.

3. The preconceived bias/stereotypic disposition VOs have about Nigerian applicants: In my personal opinion, I did not think this mattered in the past. However, based on recent reports, I can surmise that it now does. Whether you agree or not Nigerians do NOT have a good reputation globally. However, the media does not balance the way it reports stories about Nigerians around the world. The world gets the good, the bad and the ugly of Nigerians, which actually common to all other nationalities of the world. There are good Nigerians, and there are bad ones. There are good Canadians and very bad Canadians, there are good Indians, and very useless ones, there are good Americans and there are psycho ones too, maybe the pyscho ones are even more than the good ones, there are good Britons, and there are very lazy ones that live only on welfare etc, you get my gist. However, when the news is being reported about Nigerians, they won't report about the Doctors, Engineers, IT gurus, Professors, those in entetainment, real- estate doing great things, No. They will only report on the corrupt and bad ones, this forms a preconceived bias in the minds of the VOs. The country's govt is not helping matters, for example, Japan's study permit approval rate is about 95%, why Japanese don't even care to leave their country in the first place to go study in Canada, they have better Universities, technology, and will not have to struggle with the language, so when a VO sees a Japanese application they are delighted, and quickly approve, even if the Japanese person omits a thing or two in their application, they will mail them and ask them to bring that document, but that will NEVER happen if its a Nigerian applicant. It is unfortunate, but that is the stack reality. So, at the end of the day, it boils down to how your entire application looks to the VO. The VO would have considered all of the above, and then takes a decision whether is it worth the risk of approving the applicant's study permit or not.


So FINANCES ALONE IS NOT SUFFICIENT TO ASSESS ONE"S CHANCES OF VISA APPROVAL.


Use this guide to assess yourself. Take a decision about whether to proceed with your application. Prepare everything properly and make sure the application makes sense (Logic), then finally whatever God you call on, call on Him/Her/Them and hope they can touch the VO's heart.


Courtesy of my oga another guru on study visa issues Mr omofar

Hope this helps.

2. THE LOGIC OF THE APPLICATION: This simply refers to the ability of an applicant to Logically meet or even exceed the minimum requirements for a study permit approval as set by the Canadian embassy. There are three components required, these include clear purpose of visit, ability to fund the visit, and clear intention to return to one's own country upon completion of studies.


a) Clear Purpose of Visit: This is simply 'why are you applying to visit Canada?' An applicant must be able to demonstrate clear purpose of visit. In this case, it is to study. How do we know it is for study. You provide evidence. What evidence? A letter of acceptance (LOA) from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada. Okay the VO will see this and will say fine. But he/she is trained to probe further. They want to establish the logic behind the plan to study in Canada. So why not study in Nigeria, is the course not available in the almost 180 universities in Nigeria? Is the course at the appropriate level of study, if not why? Oga you have a Bachelors in Mathematics, why do you now want to pursue another bachelor's degree in social work? You have a degree in Biochemistry, why are you pursuing an advanced diploma in food science? The VO must understand the logic behind your actions, if there is no clear logic, then your purpose may be questionable, and that is not a good assessment for the applicant.


b) Ability to fund the purpose of visit: Recall that the VO has already classified the applicant based on his/her profile. The VO will now use this to confirm or dispute his/her suspicions about an applicant. Now this is where many people get it wrong, they think Canadian VOs are impressed by the volume of funds in an account. They are NOT! They are interested in who is the sponsor, why would the sponsor decide to invest so much money into the applicant's study ambitions, is the sponsor credible, will they follow through, what will they gain by sponsoring the applicant, has the sponsor demonstrated that the source of income is from legitimate business activities? Are they in paid employment or running a business, if running the business is it registered, do they pay taxes, what is their net-worth etc, so it is not about the money, but also about the sponsor. It is easily believable if a parent is sponsoring their child, why because they are responsible for the welfare of that child. It is easily believable if a bank is sponsoring an applicant, they will be getting the return on investment via principal and interest payment of the loan. It is less believable if an uncle or daddy's friend is sponsoring the applicant, does this uncle or daddy's friend not have his own children or personal responsibilities to cater to, what do they have to gain. It is more believable if there is a scholarship by a well-known organization being awarded to the applicant. etc So millions in the account means NOTHING without context and logic. However, imagine a 30 year old man relying on sponsorship from his father-in-law. He is unlikely to get a permit approved.


c) Applicant's intention to return to their home country: Congratulations if you have made it this far. I know the story is becoming too long but bear with me. The applicant's ability to demonstrate their INTENTION to return to their home country is key. In many cases, it is almost impossible to demonstrate this. How do you measure someone's INTENTION, it is an abstract thing. We see very rich people who sell all they have and migrate to Canada, USA, Australian because they want a better life for their children, they are tired of insecurity, poverty, power issues, bad roads, they just want a better quality of life. So personal assets cannot be a measure of someone's intention to return. We see people with well-paid jobs who also want to leave for the same reasons outline above. So a good job is not really a measure of one's intention. We have also seen people leave their loved ones in order to migrate for a better life elsewhere, so family ties is not also a good measure of INTENTION, in fact, some leave because of their family, in order to work hard and be sending money home to help support the family. So here one can only try your best and hope that after looking through the entire application, the VO makes a judgment call that you are low risk and approves the application. Nevertheless, you still need to make an effort to do so. This can be assessed by your profile, previous travel history, work experience, personal net-worth, assets declaration, family ties, job prospects upon return.

So before putting in your application for a study permit, you need to consider the following factors

1. Your personal profile

2. The Logic of your application

3. The preconceived perception of the Canadian VO towards Nigerian applicants.



1. YOUR PERSONAL PROFILE: The Canadian application process does not give room for a face-to-face interview, everything is based on documentation. Since the VO is unable to see you, he/she needs to be able to build a profile of the kind of person you are in their head. The profile is a picture of some sort, that give the VO an idea of the kind of person you are, based on that profile the VO will classify you into a low, medium, or high-risk applicant and based on that make a decision on your application. If you are considered high risk, then no matter if the logic of your application is sound, you are still likely to be refused. Please bear with me, I am getting there. The forms you feel will help the VO determine your profile. So things like your gender, age, level of education, work experience, personal net-worth, previous international travel history, your nationality (in this case Nigeria) will determine your profile. Right off the bat, the fact that you are a Nigerian already brings up some level of risk that would not be associated with if you were applying as a US, UK, Australian, Japanese, Samoan citizen etc. So let's take the following scenarios


Applicant A: 17 years old, has been traveling overseas for the last 14 years for holidays, goes to an expensive school, the applicant also speaks fluent French, the father is a high net worth individual, has many businesses interests and is now applying to study engineering at the Mcgill University.


Applicant B: 27 years old, graduated from the University of Nsukka in marine biology 4 years ago, has been working as a biology teacher are kekedike secondary school, never traveled out of Nigeria before, and is now applying to go for a Masters degree in Fisheries at Ryerson University...

Who is likely to be profiled as low risk and who will be profiled as high risk?

Lekiboboe:
So sorry about your Refusal Honorable

They might have seen this statement of yours as not Cogent enough

"But I grew up with a nurse and showed proofs and explanations why I will like to pursue this dream"

due to the following;



You are a Graduate of Geology , and you want to go for a B.SC Nursing? That's quite questionable .

- A B.SC holder going for another B.SC is a Red Flag. That it works for some very few people, doesn't mean it's gonna work for everyone (No Two Application is the same)

- A Graduate of Geology going of Nursing is another Red Flag (No Career or Logical or Academic Progression here)

This might be why you got the refusal reason below
• I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on the purpose of your visit

- You said you are married and you have kids
Age Wise - you might not qualify for a B.SC degree, 17-24 year is like the minimum age to go for a B.SC degree in Canada

When did you apply & when did you order for your GCMS notes? Cos Many developments might have happened during the process of them Compiling your GCMS notes. I have a feeling your GCMS notes was not updated based on what is on your Refusal Letter

What year did you graduate?

Is your Job/Work Experience related to Geology? If No , what Job have you been doing since you graduated?

You talked about Proof, what kind of Proof is that?

In refrence to what my oga has said I would post something down here for all to see...

Hope this helps.

Lianna2020:
Awwww

My evening is made

Congrats @lianna2020

May Canada favor you in Jesus name.

Amen.

Charitys:
Hi all,

Kindly help me confirm if Canadian career education college (can college) is legit.

Also, help me verify the news about Canadian government looking for personal support workers and even offering free tuition for people willing to enroll in personal support program.

Thank you

Good day @charity

Even tho it's legit and offers all you listed above it does not offer Pgwp so it won't be a good choice to follow.

Hope this helps.

Residentourist:
Good morning @lekiboboe,
Please I did my biometrics in 2016 here in Lagos and unfortunately I can't find the receipt issued then to me. I read somewhere that the biometrics receipt is one of the documents to be submitted with the passport. Is this true? If it is, should I just pay the transmission fee (ie does that replace it?) Kindly advise me on the right action to take.
Thank you.

Good day @residenttourist

I was in the same situation as you I did biometrics 2018 lost the slip also just submit

Vfs consent form(2copies)
Passport page(2copies)
Original passport
Original and photocopy of transmission fees.

That was all I submitted to vfs abuja last month.

Hope this helps.

Spectro:
Good morning, guys.

I'd like to ask four questions.

1. Is it advisable for me to pay for tuition and create a GIC account in a Canadian bank?
2. Should I pay only tuition and show proof of funds for Nigerian account?
3. Is money recoverable from one's GIC account if a visa refusal later occurs?
4. Do I need to provide Sponsor's statement of account if I have a GIC account and have paid tuition?

Good day @spectro

If you want to pay tuition and create a Gic account you are going through the sds route(not for Nigerians) which mandates you to
.pay full first year tuition
.proof of Gic of 10,000cad
. Ielts exams

1&2 you can pay your first year tuition fees and create a GIC(this is not mandatory but if you have the funds go ahead) and also show proof of funds all would give your application an edge.

3. Yes the Gic is refundable but an application fees of about 200cad would be deducted.

4.yes you do remember it's an sds stream you don't want to make it sound like you going through that stream or better still pay your fees and present your sponsor statements with this you should be fine.....

I wish you success on your next application

Hope this helps.

Good day @everyone

Canada plans to lift quarantine on exempt travellers by early July
Health minister wants loosen quarantine rules for exempt travellers who are fully vaccinated for the first phase of easing travel restrictions.

Canadians and exempt travellers who are fully vaccinated will soon have an amended quarantine requirement when arriving from abroad.

Health Minister Patty Hajdu told reporters that travellers who are already exempt from travel restrictions, will not have to quarantine for the full 14 days if they have received a second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine within 14 days of arrival.

The health minister did not give a firm date for when these measures would go into place, but suggested “early July” as long as case counts continue to decline. Hajdu said the general ballpark estimate is the first week of July, but the federal government is still consulting with the provincial governments, as well as the departments of public safety and immigration.

Continue reading the article through the link below.

https://www.cicnews.com/2021/06/canada-plans-to-lift-quarantine-on-exempt-travellers-by-early-july-0618332.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter-20210609#gs.2xeado


Hope this helps.