chizquare:

@all
i took the proof  of tuition payment to CDHC 9am this morning. i filled an enquiry form and was told to go in. after droping d docs with the receptionist i was told to sit down and wait. about 30-40min later d lady that called came out and asked me to take my leave that my visa will be sent to me through curier since i included a prepaid envelope. so am on a hyper tracking mode for dhl.

@guddy lover
cdhc asked me to pay 1 yr tuition. school is U of S. actually wat we r paying for is called international student deposite not tuition. so tell your sch u want to pay dat as instructed by d embassy

@bash, I will be going for medical on monday,my school won't let me ppay now as that the policy concerning intl students.what they keep. Saying is they have to see proof from the embassy that I was asked to pay.so I guess after my medicals I will have to wait and hope for the best.my school is university of lethbrridge.can I asked when exactly did the embassy asked u to pay for your tuition.is it after u got. Ur medical instruction? Or when.thanks.

bashtee:

@toluaid
Congrat Man, i know it will come because u seem more organised with your package.Pls holla me,i lost ma phone.

@newacca
Am still  very much around,i had to differ my session to january since CDHC advised that i get a new date and the only new date is january.i emailed them yesterday and the response shows that am almost there!!
how about your situation,i guess by this week or next your visa shud be out.

@ All i think this Maple consultant are real i know of 5 students who went through them and they all got their study permit for september,we applied almost same time. Just dat they are really expensive almost 3000 dollars that they charge.Does anyone knows who  went through them and got denied with such a huge charges?

@bashte,, pls do u know if those students that got their through maple got the permit from here,I mean did they just issue them the usual TRV or the study permit? And I would like to know if the embassy ask them to pay their tutiion before getting ttheir permit.I. Actualy went through mapple will be going for my medical on monday at VI and my start date is sept 5

chizquare:

@ all

av been thru hell and back over the past few hours. this morning a lady with a funny acsent called me asking me about the tuition i was asked to pay. she said the amount i paid wasnt enough ($3000 for 1 term)
she asked me too pay for one full yr which was abt $8200.
i had to run arround to make the payment using my mastercard. you cant imagine that when i requested for the proof of payment from the school they told me they dont use master card for deposit anymore and that they will refund all my money including the one i paid 3 weeks ago.

glory be to God, after series of calls and emails she sent the confirmation. so am going to CDHC to show the docs coz the lady said that was all thats holding my visa.

@chi, please were you asked to pay some money for your tuition in the first place?, i tried paying mine but the school wont let me until i have my visa, whats the name of the school you applied to?

marcar:

Yes am now in Australia.

@marcar, although i have applied for my study permit in canada,but i want to know how you got you visa to australia, is it that hard ?how long did it take the embassy to issue you the visa to australia?

longecity:

@gudlov
I paid 1000CAD as tuition fee deposit to secure my space for d program.
@All
I want to ask that what re d likely question bin ask at d port of entry.how much will I carry with me,I mean cash n the cheapest airline.

@longecity,

So were you told to pay your tuition from here or you are going to be able to enter canada with the $1k you have paid as i know your tuition must be more that $1k?

longecity:

I submitted my package april 15th and I was invited for medicals june 6th,did my medical on 23rd june on appointment wt d doctor,received my visa on 24th july.glory be to God most high

@longecity, ,please i want to know if you paid any tuition fee before getting your visa?

newacca:

@House,
Tomorrow is the D-day. I will be going for interview at CDHC tomorrow(Insha Allah). Please remember me in prayer.

I pray for God's favor,and for we waiting to be called for medical we shall all get called!let us know how it goes!!!

longecity:

@ALL
I did my medicals on thursday and it went thus:
1. 15mins conversation with the doctor about my medical history
2. Blood,urine and eye test.
3. Blood pressure was measured and i was told to remove my cloth and trouser,remaining boxers for the doctor to feel my body if there is any pain at all.
4. Then i was given another form to go to one hospital in oshodi for digital xray.dats all
I paid additional 3k making 30k altogether.i met a guy and a lady for same purpose but dey said na maple den use.dey said they have spent much money ooo but i told them dat i package it myself with God on my side.d doctor told me dat as far as student is concern now,dey will not waste time again in giving d report.i pray that i will never have any crisis,complication or mixed up in my report for Jesus has given me power and authority over sickness and unclean spirit,scorpions and serpent and my adversaries (medical practioner,consular and VO) and nothing shall by any means hurt me.i decree that we re going to have more medicals invitee's soonest and at the end of everything our study permit visa will be granted in the mighty name of JESUS CHRIST of NAZARETH. AMEN

@longe, i submitted my application back in May through Maple and am still waiting for medical instructions, i want to know if you paid any tuition fee or accommodation before getting the medical instruction or after going for the medical?

@HOUSE,CAN ANYONE PLEASE SEND ME A COMPREHENSIVE PERSONAL STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AM GOING FOR AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE(COMPUTER SCIENCE).HERE IS MY EMAIL. adeklyn1@yahoo.com. thanks!

ayoalade:

@slamdunk99, well, for a starter, I do not live in BC and I never attended BC so, that could be a good reason for not mentioning it here on the forum. I live here in Nova Scotia which is on the East Coast of Canada and BC is on the West Coast (a time difference of 4 hours for a starter, and also about 7 hours of flying between the two provinces). So, as you can see Canada is such a humongous country! Nevertheless, Unversity of BC is still an awesome university, considered to be one of the top universities here in Canada.

Now about providing the proof of your ties to Nigeria, first of all, the main reason for this is to ensure that you are going to RETURN to Nigeria after your studies. So if you're unable to convince the immigration officer that you will be returning to Nigeria, it doesn't matter if you have been given an admission, they can still very much deny your visa application. So, in this situation, if you are married, and may be married with children, that could be a valid reason for you to return to Nigeria upon the completion of your program. If you are employed and coming to study in Canada on a leave of absence and if your employer are in support of the program you're intending to study, it is also a proof that you have strong ties to Nigeria and you will be returning to your job once you've completed your studies. So, I'm sure you get the picture. Anything that will solidify the fact that you're not planning to stay in Canada will suffice.

@ay,concerning the ties to my country,i am just 20years going to uni.of leth,undergraduate studies,how can i proof ties to my country,my dad is my sponsor,can i just tender his landed properties and identification of my siblings?will the be convincing?

@house,please i want to know if i can lodge my application pretty soon,like March or April latest,i already have my offer letter and other documents.

maileby:

I got Aussie student visa  Feb this year. I used naija bank statement. (Zenith Bank). U can use naija bank statement so far it is genuine, because they always verify the money in the account thru the bank.

@user,

Pls i want to know everything about getting admission in an Australian university and how to get the Visa.

Am i to pay the Tuition fee before applying for the Visa at the embassy? If Yes pls. can you give an insight of how much it will cost me if am going in for Undergraduate B.Sc and i want to know how they pay their tuition cause i saw a school writing $83,000 for 8 session ,am i going to pay for the first session which will be able $10,420 ?

Lastly can i get admission and visa with TOEFL?

or it is a must to get IELTS?

Speak soon.

@house,

I want to ask if i choose go to the court for declaration of age or i should go to national population,surulere, i am asking this cause i have on my intl passport Akure as my place of birth.i am going for an undergraduate course in canada come Fall 2011.i want to know which is the best to present to the embassy.

Thanks.

@house,

Anyone with a detailed Statement of Purpose should please send me one: adeklyn1@yahoo.com

Thanks.

@all,

On my international passport page my place of birth shows Akure.i want to know if i can use my birth cert. from one of the local goverment here in Lagos?

MARCLEO:

hello guys am back and i got my visa after waiting for so long men i feel like am the happiest man on earth and to tell you the truth its like a miracle, cos after going through all the documents some people  who made it submitted i thought that i was never going to make it but as of yesterday evening when i got home meeeeeeeeeeen i saw my package,, first i was scared but i  later made up my mind well to God be the glory i have my visa and i still say its a miracle,
i will also use this opportunity to thank those who were on my side those great pals encouraging me all these while you know yourselves thank you so much, besides i will be heading for Toronto anyone there and i do have a lil issue with booking tickets and getting an apartment to rent any suggestions plssss i will be glad  to hear from you guy, and you can ask me anything you want and i will be glad to answer
thanks

marcelo,

Glory be to GOD,i am planning to apply for this fall 2011 semester and i am really praying that GOD would see me through,i would like to ask some questions.

1. Did you pay any tuition before getting your visa or did they tell you to show confirmation while your package is still in progress ?
2.Did you get your visa through any agent?like Maple?
3, What school are you going to in ontario?

Speak soon.

sosodat:

@guddylover,

Sorry for the belated response. Been running around in preparation. I think Charlie has addressed your questions.
Go with Maple if you have the money to spare, but the main thing is your documentation, packaging then prayers.
You shall have success. God bless

Thanks for the informations i just checked the cost of the tuition fee and i dont think i will be able to go with maple cause i will be spending nothing less than N450k,thats way too much for agency fees.so pls is this visa thing something i can all by myself?moreover i would like to discuss some of my issues through email dont know if you can give me your email and incase you dont want to paste it here,then i will be glad to leave mine,      adeklyn1@yahoo.com.thanks.

charlie193:

@guddylover

Yea all document you submitted must be original, but  some of  your sponsor's documents can just be certified true copy.

With Maple you  are 90% sure of getting your VISA. They are very good with what they do. And for your information of you are planning to use themm they are  no longer at the Sura shopping complex they have pack to somewhere in Lekki, but get to their office at Sura shopping complex from there you can then get direction to their nnew office.
I wish you well in all your planning.

Thanks for the informations i just checked the cost of the tuition fee and i dont think i will be able to go with maple cause i will be spending nothing less than N450k,thats way too much for agency fees.so pls is this visa thing something i can all by myself?moreover i would like to discuss some of my issues through email dont know if you can give me your email and incase you dont want to paste it here,then i will be glad to leave mine,      adeklyn1@yahoo.com.thanks.

@Charlie,thanks for the informations am really happy to see those insights,pls can you list which of those information in which you submitted the original copy,am asking this just because it was written on the application form saying that all supporting documents must be the original copies.and pls would you adviseme to use maple if I had the money?.thanks once more for the audience.peace.

@Charlie,thanks for the informations am really happy to see those insights,pls can you list which of those information in which you submitted the original copy,am asking this just because it was written on the application form saying that all supporting documents must be the original copies.and pls would you adviseme to use maple if I had the money?.thanks once more for the audience.peace.

charlie193:

@Choose4me

Yea, you can apply for a pre degree programme. There is one I personally know about that it is called University 1 at the University of Manitoba, Winnipeg. You can check this web site for more info www.umanitoba.ca.

Also try to Google for more schools in Canada that does  Pre- foundation degree programmes, check this website www.aucc.ca  for the list of colleges and Universities in Canada.

Well, if I may ask  do you just graduated from a secondary school here in Nigeria or you are in a University already? Please answer so I can know how best I can be of help to you.

But in all just be happy, cos it is very possible to go to Canada  for a Pre- foundation programmes


@ Biometrix

Good to hear your story, but please don't let anybody's  behavior , black or White, to bring your moral down, just enjoy your time in Canada. We  all here are coming  very soon.

@Marcleo

Just keep the feeling aglow, cos soon you will be there. Do you believe?

@!All

Please bear with me I am still compling the lists of all the documents I used for my  application.

@charlie,when are you going to post the documents you used in getting your visa.thanks

sosodat:

WHAOH!! GOD BE PRAISED!

The Lord has done it for me. I got my Student visa  after my interview today at CDHC.

Jehovah I thank you. Am so happy. Prayer and fasting for almost 3 months, who said
God doesnt answer prayers. To God be all the glory. Windsor here I come.

Am so happy for you,pls can you tell me how you got to the stage of getting the visa,am just planning to package my own document and send to the embassy but am thinking of using Maple.hit me back or betterstill try to let me your email address so with that I can communicate directly.

Hi.pls am a fresh secondary school graduate and I want to study in Canada.my dad Is going to sponsor me.pls did u use any agent I heard maple is so good.pls can u guide me through the procedures.

@charlie193

Thanks for the info.Yes i think they should be Ok with GCE Exam since its from WAEC

About the Tie thing i think its a very important thing.so am thinking on maybe i should try this MAPLE people out.but pls do you know how much they charge and i am going to get the admission myself and make the tuition myself so i need them for is the Visa preparation and essential document if they can help me produce but i have the documents since its my dad sponsoring me out of the country.

Speak soon.

@charl,

Thanks for the info.i will try and look out for infos on this forum.

I will follow the normal procedure!i just hope they accept GCE.the nov/dec one.

Any advise on if i can go through this Maple people for the visa packaging and all the rest to get my study visa?

And pls how do i proof ties with my country.my dad is my sponsor.so i will be getting these from him

1.Corporate Bank statement(Sole signatory)
2.C/o of our house
3.Cert. of incorporation
4.Tax clearance

Pls what else do u think i need to get from him?

I await a response

Hello Bro.

I am a fresh secondary school grad.and i am trying to study in canada,am 18years now and i want to know what my chances are.and i heard people saying i have to produce a pay slip ,bank statement and all that.do i need that since i dont work.

and how do i go about this strong ties with my home country.

my dad would be my sponsor and he own his business.

SPeak soon

Guddy.

Pls i need to choose between studying in Australia or Canada!

Somebody else will be sponsoring me to Aussie,so will they accept his financial documents such as bank statements, etc, i mean my step dad will be the one sponsoring me so it will be diff. last name entirely.

Hello Friend,

Pls i need an insight on how to get admission into University of Wollongong/sydney.i have once contacted an agent here in ikeja but i think they re crazy to be asking me of service charge of 259.000naira.but i am ready and willing to do it myself but i have already register for IELTS at ikoyi at british council.

Pls i need to know if its advisable to come to Australia.and pls i need to know how i will get the admission, i have WAEC/NECO exam and do i have to pay the tuition fee in full or just the First semester and the health insurance ?

And main question is that supposing there is a problem after can i defer my courses to next session or semester just to work and get money to go back to school?

And how is life generally with you over there.

I hope my questions are not too much.

Speak soon.