ify85:
All active applications both online and paper route should experience it.

Did all online applicants experience this biometrics change from “completed” to “we do not need your fingerprints?” Who filed online and gave biometrics, but did not experience such a change? If all who filed online and gave biometrics experienced this change, then your theory might hold some water. But if it is an occurrence among June applicant majorly only, I think it shows nothing but progress—that applications are moving towards their target point.

I don’t have an active application and I experienced it.

makano:
Hello House,

LONG POST

@Jnyuwa02 @Mcobex @Frankrobbn1 and other house mates.....

Please find attached, a change in my profile.
Let me just break it down here for easy understanding after which i have questions to ask.
I just checked my account now and saw that "We do not need ur fingerprints" under the biometrics. And i have not done any biometrics for my re-application yet cos I just re-applied on the 28th of July. Buh meanwhile, I last applied on the 13th of September 2017 which was refused, and that is the date showing at the date of Biometrics Enrollment(as seen in the photo). Now my questions.
1. As stated earlier, I said I re-applied on the 28th of this month and I was debited 285CAD, which I think should not be, since they already have a record of my bio-metrics. So is there a way to let them know about this so I can be refunded for just the biometrics or something?
2. I have already booked an appointment for my biometrics for tommorow(I had already booked before going to my profile to see these changes), should I still go and do another biometrics or I should just ignore since my profile is saying they do not need my finger prints. Please I will really appreciate answers cos I do not knw what to do now.

You do not need to give your biometrics again till 2027 as stated clearly on your profile. To clear your doubt you can still proceed to the biometrics collection center, I believe they will tell you the same.

jnyuwa02:


Did all online applicants experience this biometrics change from “completed” to “we do not need your fingerprints?” Who filed online and gave biometrics, but did not experience such a change? If all who filed online and gave biometrics experienced this change, then your theory might hold some water. But if it is an occurrence among June applicant majorly only, I think it shows nothing but progress—that applications are moving towards their target point.

The change occurred generally. I found the same update in my profile. You now need to give biometrics every 10 years. He’s right.

jnyuwa02:


The difference between you and him is that he is using a third party sponsor. Yours is more credible as he it’s your dad, while his it’s his uncle. He has to show more commitment that uncle will follow through. But concerning a company account, there was a debate sometime back. Your case makes it clear and put to rest all those who said CIC accords no consideration to a company account. It does!

That’s true, he’s using a third party sponsor. I think the Uncle paying his one year tuition and transferring one year living expenses to his account would show significant commitment to sponsoring him. Also, the Uncle should further state in his sponsor letter that he would be covering for the second year.

Cherryola:
The company is for my uncle who's my sponsor he put all he's money in his company acct rather than personal acct

You can use the company’s SOA. I used my Dad’s company statement of account with a closing balance of 23m. Didn’t include his personal statement of account because he hardly use it too. So far he can demonstrate his commitment to sponsoring your studies through his sponsor letter, you have no problem. Got my TRV already.

Goodluck.

pchilaka:
orobs93:
We are having similar case.

I submitted my application online on the 20th July. Invited for biometrics on the 21st July. Went for Biometrics on the 24th July. Got this message on the 25th July;

Dear Applicant,

We would like to inform you that your application has been processed in our office on 24 July 2018
You can track the status of your application through our website mentioned below using your tracking number.
Tracking Number:...........................
http://www.vfsglobal.ca/canada


Best Regards,
Canada Visa Application Centre, Abuja
@AC_Address1
@AC_Address2
@AC_Address3
@AC_Address4

This email is normal after giving your biometrics, for both online and paper route. The tracking number giving won’t work for online route tho.

goingforward:


Hello Nairalanders,

I was thinking that one has to wait till 9weeks has passed then if you havn't gotten any feedback you can send an email to CIC.
My submission was done on 14th June my biometrics on 18th June. Its five weeks plus. I did medical upfront. Since then nothing yet.

Is it wise to enquire yet or simply just wait.

goingforward.

You have to wait till 9 weeks. If there’s no update by then, feel free to send them an email.

AKFTK:
TRV Approved after 10weeks.

AlhaduliLlah.

I'd drop my details soon.

Congratulations bro! Barakallahu fi!

sopho:
Please I need your help I mistakenly sent(validated my online application by ticking that I haven’t made any visa application to any embassy before whereas I have applied for US Embassy a year ago.. But I have met every requirement for the Canadian study permit.i have laid part of my school fee to the school. I have had my biometrics today too. Please someone should help me on this. Will I be denied as a result of that mistake?

You will be penalized for misrepresentation. That was a costly mistake.

alftdbts:
Goodmrn could someone help lay my concerns to rest. I submitted my online application last week and I accidentally skipped the correspondence from my Uni that ask me not to pay tuition until arrival because they have no refund policy in existence so it's money to thin air if outcome is negative and also my student transcript won't come out from the school called University of Ibadan after like 4months, (such an amazing school). But every other docs were intact, does this really affect ones chance?. Though I know visa approvals in our Naija lately has bin by grace

If CIC needs you to pay tuition before approval, they will send you an email to that effect. Then, you will forward the correspondence letter to them.

MeinKampf:

That will change with effect from July 31st

Yeah. People that applied before July 31, 2018 and got rejected will still need to give biometrics again. Also, those that applied before that date and got their TRV will still need to give biometrics again when they want to renew. However, those that apply on July 31, 2018 or later need not give biometrics again until after 10 years.

jummolami:
Good morning All.

God is awesome. "Behold I will do a new thing, now shall it spring forth!!!. I will make a way in the wilderness" saith the Lord!!!!!

Visa approved this morning @ exactly 3 months of application.

Applied: 16th April,
Medical request: July 3rd
Medical passed: July 11th
Approval/Passpport Request: July 16th

This came after a refusal last year. But God has done it.

University of manitoba -
IGSES Award
paid tuition balance


Thank God.

I really appreciate u all

Congratulations! What a way to start this week! More approvals coming this week In Sha Allah!

Jewel80:

Any idea where your application was processed? Is it identified in the request letter you got?

Got my stamped passport back yesterday. It was processed in London.

sogima:


When can the correspondent letter be sent? Is it before passport pick up or during passport pickup. I applied online

I applied online too and I just got mine. Visa info has also been updated on my portal. I paid for courier and I have not received my passport yet. Visa was approved July 4.

joie123:
Hi guys,
My sponsor is reluctant about giving me his bank statement because he recently used it for his daughter's application. She has past travel history. The bank statement has over 80Million. Is it advisable to wait for the daughter's application to be granted before i request? My program starts in January.

You have no choice than to wait. You still have enough time.

dubaiboy1:
Guys .. Please, can I also get my affidavit of sponsor done at any high court instead of the notary public office ?


treat as urgent

Yes, you can.

Ben266:
Hello guys,

Been a silent reader and want to use this opportunity thank you all for your valuable contributions on this platform.

That said, I just noticed that the processing time for Study Visa from Nigeria is now 32 days. I wonder what the implication of this is for those of us whose applied when it was 9 weeks and the our processing time has passed the 32 days time frame with no feedback from the VO?

I guess that’s because Lagos now issue visa. A friend got his passport and it was stamped in Lagos. Processing time is still 9 weeks but people can expect to hear back from them before 9 weeks.

harde116:
OKay, my timeline.

Applied on the 20th of April

Had my biometrics done on the 24th of April

Naso i begin wait...Then got medical request July 4th.

Congrats bro

Jewel80:
Visa approved guys!!!!

Congrats dear. I have been waiting for this!

MeinKampf:

Thanks
I have one more issue ilovepdf couldn't reduce my 6.3mb file to below 4mb, any suggestion?

Use online2pdf.com

MeinKampf:
Hello, in the TRV application form, there's no engineering in the drop down selection of courses, is it OK to choose applied science?

Choose Applied science if you are going for MASC but if you are going for MEng, choose other.

Jewel80:


I just checked again...medical passed oo!! Thank God

congrats in advance.

Jewel80:


Children's practice, Lagos

It’s better you go for redocumentation if there’s no update by tomorrow.

Jewel80:
Goodmorning guys! Please does anyone have the email address of the offices that process visas in Turkey and Dubai? Needed please

Have you contacted the hospital you had your medical yet?

Sledgeunited:



Bodmillz!!!!! Your profile is almost exactly mine! And we are going to the same school! We are also same age ��!
Please can we get a little more familiar? My WhatsApp number is 08148533629

Gonna hit you up bro! But am still awaiting University of Toronto decision, if it comes out positive, I won’t say no.

Jewel80:

Any idea where your application was processed? Is it identified in the request letter you got?

It wasn’t stated in the letter. I would be submitting my passport tomorrow. Once I get it back I will revert.

First of all, I want to thank God almighty for making this a possibility. We propose but God disposes. I will like to thank everyone on this great forum who have contributed in one way or the other. I have been a silent follower of this thread for more than a year now and only became an active member after I submitted my application. I must say I learnt a lot in background. To all those waiting for their TRV, I pray God almighty actualize their dreams. I must also say prayer is key.

Profile:
-Male, 23 years old
-Graduated December 2015 from LAUTECH (B.Tech Electrical and Electronic Engineering, First Class Honors)
-NYSC (November 2016-October 2017)
-No Travel History
-Didn’t include any employment history (omitted SIWES and NYSC work experiences)
-Didn’t include CV
-haven’t paid tuition
-Got admitted to 2 years MEng Electrical and Computer Engineering Program at Concordia University.

Tuition: 14,000 CAD per year
Room, board and others: 14,000 CAD per year

Documents:
-All CIC forms
-CAQ
-Passport bio data
-2 pages SOP
-Academic Transcript
-Academic Certificate
-Etisalat Merit Award for Excellence, 2012 as one of the best undergraduate students in south west region
-NYSC discharge certificate
-Sister’s bio data page
-Sister’s documents showing her status in Canada (study permit doc, admission letter, funding letter). I stated in my SOP she’s on a fully funded scholarship to show sponsor would only be catering for me over there)
-Disclosed my bro is a Canada PR
-Parents marriage certificate
-Mum’s bio data page
-Mum’s TRV valid for one year and her return ticket (to travel June 22 and return back to Nigeria July 21)
-Dad’s driver’s license
-My driver’s license
-my IELTS certificate

Sponsor documents:
Sponsor is my dad
-CAC of his company
-His company bank SOA to which he his the sole signatory with closing balance of 23m
-Sponsor Letter
-Valuation report of family landed properties in mother’s name
-Bank’s letter of reference

My SOP structure:
- Introduction: stated what I was applying for, and the reason for applying which is the program I am going for. I stated the duration of the program.

Also stated my qualification and graduation date.

Body: I answered the following questions
- why I want a masters degree?
-why the chosen program?
-which specialization?
-why Canada?(the specialization is not available in Nigeria)
-why Concordia?
-what are the benefits? (Providing innovative solutions for dad’s company customers)
-which work have I done related to the specialization? (made ref to supporting Dad’s company I.T dept before and after NYSC in the completion of a multimillion project. I included the certificate of completion of the project and the letter of award of the contract. Also, made mention of new technologies I intend to learn and transfer to improve on the work done)
-who is my sponsor?
-what expenses will he be covering?
-what the tuition and living expenses for one year?

Conclusion:
Emphasized on what I intend to achieve on return to Nigeria and also home ties.

Home ties:
Parents
Family Landed properties
Dad’s company

Then prayers and fasting!

If I remember anything else I added, I will edit post.

Am available in case of any questions.

Gracias!

Edit: I will also like to note to applicants having either parents as sponsor. My dad used a powerful statement when stating why he’s sponsoring me. Apart from stating his company is currenting undergoing different projects which are within the confines of my proposed study. He also emphasized that it’s his role as a father to ensure I attain my life goals. I was touched by this and I think any VO who is human too will Ben touched by it.

HiSignature:
Congrats

Thanks bro!

sogima:
Visa just got approved.. thank you lord

Congrats!

dubaiboy1:
Congrats

Thanks bro!

Phocusjosh:
wow....this very fast. Congrats bro

Thanks bro!

Alhamdulilah!!!!

I just got original passport request!!!