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Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by YeyeogeofCanada: 11:22am On Apr 16, 2022
Congratulations……Canada will favour you Go and prosper

Jessica50:
[/b]LANDING GIST!!!

[b]
At Murtala Mohammed Airport
I carried myself to the airport on 13th April 2022 at 9am my flight was by 2pm with Egyptair, I thought I was late guess what I got to Egyptair side and met just 5 people waiting for Egyptair to check our bags. I started taking pictures . finally they started weighing luggages it reached my turn , one was 22kg the other was 26kg , the guy was just looking at me and said "take your time and balance your luggage" he then gave me space to sort my luggage, I balance till it was 24k each, I was fainting in my mind, the guy weighing it said "let me just leave it", afterwards I went to wrap my luggage. I moved to show my documents, this was were I started shouting , I was asked for my Arrive can, covid vaccination card the stupid girl was saying "there is no sign down here" I told her to scan it which she did and it showed completed ,she was still saying something is missing I got angry and told her "if it's money she wants she won't get it from me" she got shocked and gave me my vaccination card and cleared me . Next was one guy asking for enrollment letter and admission letter, that guy made my anger increase ,he started saying he is not seeing where my program begins and ends, I told him to wear my glasses maybe he will see better, he started snapping my documents and said he will report it, I told him to go ahead, he started asking colleague what should he do, his collegue asked him is there a reason to report, he then cleared me, I just took my papers and sighed, people on Egyptair queue were just laughing and said I have scattered table and chairs . Next was to get my flight ticket they scanned my hand luggages and they made up 14kg, I knew that if I said a word now this people will just vex for me, I just gave the girl 1k before she says anything and told her to give me better seat, she gave me window seat for both flight. Immigration was smooth no crowd at all, I remove shoe and scanned my body next thing they seized my perfume, thank God the woman left me with one perfume and said I should do what others are doing , I gladly gave her the sweet money. Then we went to board.
On the flight ,there was leg room, the flight was smooth,I watch film, them the food was delicious, some people were even going to take extra grin.

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Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by Joedave25: 11:38am On Apr 16, 2022
Good morning everyone,. ..... I'm preparing my documents for my application but I need clarification on POF.....I have access to some funds that will augment what I have already in my personal account and because I want to avoid "Lump sum" wahala...my brother agreed to stand as the sponsor so he can make his business account and CAC relevant documents available for the processing.My questions is

***** Can a Deed (Cash) gift from him suffice upon transfering the fund without presenting his company's bank statement?......

**** The company bank's statement is not robust as such that's why I'm trying to see if I can avoid presenting the statement.

****I would have loved to use his personal account but the inflows/outflows are not good enough..


Please Gurus shud help clarify me here......

@ Makano and others

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Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by obaalasepe: 12:03pm On Apr 16, 2022
I am happy for you. How did you get your ticket for Egypt Air?
Online or you went to their office.
Jessica50:
[b][/b]CONTINUATION OF LANDING GIST

The only thing I didn't like about Egyptair was there was no WiFi but the rest were on point. Finally we landed at cairo , stayed for 5hrs, it was time to board ,they asked for Arrive Can, Covid test and enrollment letter. We were served 3 rounds of food, I slept off but making sure food doesn't pass me by, after I inclined my seats so I can sleep well.
After 11hrs we got to Canada and went to scan, queue was long but was moving fast , the next queue was the first immigration, I was asked for ArriveCan receipt and passport, in my mind I was like is that all, please screenshot your receipt incase no network to log in and any money you are carrying with you just declare it, I carried all my money I didn't leave any cash in my account thank God I did because my dollar card is not working here at all, I declared the amount I carried they cleared me. I thought it was over ,I meet a shorter queue, this time is where the real exam is, some people were praying ,it got to my turn, I was saying holy ghost fire, the woman asked for my admission letter she held it and told me to login to my student portal ,I logged in with the WiFi, this woman was just acting like I am the cause of her problem, she was checking to see I have any fault, she then saw I declared my cash, she vex and I said the devil is a liar, immediately the woman was like "I don't know what you are mumbling " I just kept shot I cannot reach this far and this woman will chase me to 9ja, she stood up fear catch me, she carried my passport with her then she came back and stamped my passport and arranged my documents for me , I sighed heavily, she then told me welcome to Canada , it was as if breeze was blowing hearing it, she later told me to extend my permit and I will love it here and apologized for making me uncomfortable. In my mind I was like "did this woman come all the way from Murtala Mohammed" it's remaining for her to say "don't you know what others are doing " then I went to declare my bags,thank God I wrapped my bags, the wrapper sef tore small . The Nigerian I met were just thanking God ,we were even singing and praising God and took some pics too.
Immediately I got to the hotel I went to get phone plan , I made sure it was as cheap as anything ,they were helpful and gave me one samsung that they abandoned, I was like the same phone some people in 9ja will behave like they have made it in life is abandoned here . Then I booked appointment to open an account on Monday and also SIN. It's windy and cold . The Indians are lovely they were keeping me company at walmart ,see me crossing road and cars were waiting for me to cross fast, I started cat walking . I must blend quick . thank God I didn't experience jet lag.
Thank you everyone for helping me in one way or the other, for those that have gotten PPR get ready , those that are still waiting you will get it in Jesus name, this canada will reach everybody. It's 7:36pm time to sleep.

Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by DestinationCann: 12:54pm On Apr 16, 2022
Yes it has.
You can get the one by NPC at any primary health center. With #500/1000 each, they'll draw one for you and your siblings.

Munando:
Hello House,

Please is it compulsory to include the birth certificates of my siblings and parents in my study permit application?
Also, must the certificates be from Nigerian Population Commission?
My siblings and I have birth certificates issued by the hospitals where we were born and the certificates all have our parents’ names on them.

Thanks.

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Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by Ojb555666: 12:54pm On Apr 16, 2022
Good afternoon Bro, how are you Sir?
Please there are inquiries I will like to make concerning getting study permit:
1) I base and work in UAE currently
2) I just got admission into NBCC for an undergraduate certificate program(Clients service and sales) but I already have B.sc in Banking and Finance(2:1) since 2011
3) where do I stand a better chance of getting the study permit between Nigeria and UAE?
4) I don't have any asset and still single for home ties, except for my parents and siblings back home.
5) I still need up to 2 million to complete my proof of fund but that I can easily borrow
6) what are the documents I should be needing?
7) currently working as a Waiter cum Barista in UAE with over 4 years experience.
Please from your experience, do I stand a chance? Thank you in advance for your kind response.
Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by Finian1: 12:55pm On Apr 16, 2022
Congratulations Jessica.May the land of Canada favor you.



Jessica50:
[b][/b]CONTINUATION OF LANDING GIST

The only thing I didn't like about Egyptair was there was no WiFi but the rest were on point. Finally we landed at cairo , stayed for 5hrs, it was time to board ,they asked for Arrive Can, Covid test and enrollment letter. We were served 3 rounds of food, I slept off but making sure food doesn't pass me by, after I inclined my seats so I can sleep well.
After 11hrs we got to Canada and went to scan, queue was long but was moving fast , the next queue was the first immigration, I was asked for ArriveCan receipt and passport, in my mind I was like is that all, please screenshot your receipt incase no network to log in and any money you are carrying with you just declare it, I carried all my money I didn't leave any cash in my account thank God I did because my dollar card is not working here at all, I declared the amount I carried they cleared me. I thought it was over ,I meet a shorter queue, this time is where the real exam is, some people were praying ,it got to my turn, I was saying holy ghost fire, the woman asked for my admission letter she held it and told me to login to my student portal ,I logged in with the WiFi, this woman was just acting like I am the cause of her problem, she was checking to see I have any fault, she then saw I declared my cash, she vex and I said the devil is a liar, immediately the woman was like "I don't know what you are mumbling " I just kept shot I cannot reach this far and this woman will chase me to 9ja, she stood up fear catch me, she carried my passport with her then she came back and stamped my passport and arranged my documents for me , I sighed heavily, she then told me welcome to Canada , it was as if breeze was blowing hearing it, she later told me to extend my permit and I will love it here and apologized for making me uncomfortable. In my mind I was like "did this woman come all the way from Murtala Mohammed" it's remaining for her to say "don't you know what others are doing " then I went to declare my bags,thank God I wrapped my bags, the wrapper sef tore small . The Nigerian I met were just thanking God ,we were even singing and praising God and took some pics too.
Immediately I got to the hotel I went to get phone plan , I made sure it was as cheap as anything ,they were helpful and gave me one samsung that they abandoned, I was like the same phone some people in 9ja will behave like they have made it in life is abandoned here . Then I booked appointment to open an account on Monday and also SIN. It's windy and cold . The Indians are lovely they were keeping me company at walmart ,see me crossing road and cars were waiting for me to cross fast, I started cat walking . I must blend quick . thank God I didn't experience jet lag.
Thank you everyone for helping me in one way or the other, for those that have gotten PPR get ready , those that are still waiting you will get it in Jesus name, this canada will reach everybody. It's 7:36pm time to sleep.

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Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by Ojb555666: 12:57pm On Apr 16, 2022
Omiinii:
My thought process is to advise you against going for another BSC as it doesn't show progression.

But if you have passion for this new program you're going for. you need a well detailed and explanatory statement of purpose. If you can demonstrate the Reasonableness of your program. You will get your visa regardless.
it's rather a one year undergraduate certificate program not bachelors
Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by Ojb555666: 1:01pm On Apr 16, 2022
DestinationCann:
Yes it has.
You can get the one by NPC at any primary health center. With #500/1000 each, they'll draw one for you and your siblings.

but NPC is not giving to anybody above 25 years
Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by CharitoJames(f): 1:02pm On Apr 16, 2022
Jessica50:
[b][/b]CONTINUATION OF LANDING GIST

The only thing I didn't like about Egyptair was there was no WiFi but the rest were on point. Finally we landed at cairo , stayed for 5hrs, it was time to board ,they asked for Arrive Can, Covid test and enrollment letter. We were served 3 rounds of food, I slept off but making sure food doesn't pass me by, after I inclined my seats so I can sleep well.
After 11hrs we got to Canada and went to scan, queue was long but was moving fast , the next queue was the first immigration, I was asked for ArriveCan receipt and passport, in my mind I was like is that all, please screenshot your receipt incase no network to log in and any money you are carrying with you just declare it, I carried all my money I didn't leave any cash in my account thank God I did because my dollar card is not working here at all, I declared the amount I carried they cleared me. I thought it was over ,I meet a shorter queue, this time is where the real exam is, some people were praying ,it got to my turn, I was saying holy ghost fire, the woman asked for my admission letter she held it and told me to login to my student portal ,I logged in with the WiFi, this woman was just acting like I am the cause of her problem, she was checking to see I have any fault, she then saw I declared my cash, she vex and I said the devil is a liar, immediately the woman was like "I don't know what you are mumbling " I just kept shot I cannot reach this far and this woman will chase me to 9ja, she stood up fear catch me, she carried my passport with her then she came back and stamped my passport and arranged my documents for me , I sighed heavily, she then told me welcome to Canada , it was as if breeze was blowing hearing it, she later told me to extend my permit and I will love it here and apologized for making me uncomfortable. In my mind I was like "did this woman come all the way from Murtala Mohammed" it's remaining for her to say "don't you know what others are doing " then I went to declare my bags,thank God I wrapped my bags, the wrapper sef tore small . The Nigerian I met were just thanking God ,we were even singing and praising God and took some pics too.
Immediately I got to the hotel I went to get phone plan , I made sure it was as cheap as anything ,they were helpful and gave me one samsung that they abandoned, I was like the same phone some people in 9ja will behave like they have made it in life is abandoned here . Then I booked appointment to open an account on Monday and also SIN. It's windy and cold . The Indians are lovely they were keeping me company at walmart ,see me crossing road and cars were waiting for me to cross fast, I started cat walking . I must blend quick . thank God I didn't experience jet lag.
Thank you everyone for helping me in one way or the other, for those that have gotten PPR get ready , those that are still waiting you will get it in Jesus name, this canada will reach everybody. It's 7:36pm time to sleep.


Wow... this is soo interesting to read����. It’s the food part for me. Congrats

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Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by Samxx: 1:28pm On Apr 16, 2022
does anyone have an idea on how to fund GIC account ? the rates I am getting for blackmarket is a bit high and I am trying to fund about 20,000 CAD

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Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by Katehasty: 1:33pm On Apr 16, 2022
Good afternoon house please I need your assistance
I need someone that can help me modify and review a support letter..possibly help me read and edit it…just to perfectc the letter and make it look nice pls
Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by Fabprincely: 1:55pm On Apr 16, 2022
Good afternoon and happy easter guys

please I want to confirm is there is an update on my portal regarding the background check on it has always been like this ??

thank you guys

Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by seunpinky(m): 2:30pm On Apr 16, 2022
Karaluann:
I have found a room to rent VERY CLOSE to Centennial college for CAD$800/month. The owner is open to me sharing the rent with a room mate. Please comment here is you’re a female needing a roommate to cut costs for the first few months until you get well settled in at least. That will be just CAD$400/month and such offerings are not lying around everyday in Canada. The house is close to the bus stop and a walking distance to stores where you can get anything/everything. Nearly zero transportation cost! Good for students in U of T, Seneca College, Centennial College, progress campus students
Hi, I have someone interested in taking up the apartment. Can u share your details so I can call or send an email.
Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by ninab: 3:16pm On Apr 16, 2022
Fabprincely:
Good afternoon and happy easter guys

please I want to confirm is there is an update on my portal regarding the background check on it has always been like this ??
thank you guys

You should focus on checking the part of the eligibility ,background check would remain like that until you are approved or refused.

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Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by claseek(f): 3:33pm On Apr 16, 2022
Dear jarulecole,

I apologize for mentioning you on an unrelated topic
i saw ur comment on the previous student thread regarding getting academic reference from OOU. were u eventually able to get it without having to travel down to the school? thanks for your anticipated response.
Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by Halyshia: 3:46pm On Apr 16, 2022
Chyigb:
Good morning
I'm new to nairaland & just joined the forum.

Please I'd appreciate response from people with similar experience, I got refused on my 1st application(Study permit) with my kids in Sept 2021(insufficient funds). I reapplied alone 31st Jan 2022 & got Medical request from IRCC on the 16th of March and it was updated to passed on the 29th of March and no word from them since then. It's making me anxious & wondering what could be responsible for the delay as I noticed that most people get response a week or 2 after medical is sorted.

Thank you
Hello, I’m also in your shoe, waiting for ppr after medical request since March too, I hope we hear soon from them, I’m to resume by May

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Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by Lianna2020: 4:03pm On Apr 16, 2022
Once you submit , background checks starts automatically just as the screenshot.
Eligibility is the main thing but these days , people don’t have update only to get approved at once.
Fabprincely:
Good afternoon and happy easter guys

please I want to confirm is there is an update on my portal regarding the background check on it has always been like this ??

thank you guys

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Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by Fabprincely: 4:04pm On Apr 16, 2022
ninab:


You should focus on checking the part of the eligibility ,background check would remain like that until you are approved or refused.

okay ! thanks a lot ! until I’m approved because I can not be refused

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Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by Jessica50: 4:09pm On Apr 16, 2022
Nikky6:
Yay!!! May the land Favour you.
amen
Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by Jessica50: 4:12pm On Apr 16, 2022
obaalasepe:
I am happy for you. How did you get your ticket for Egypt Air?
Online or you went to their office.
my aunt helped me ,maybe you should go to their office

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Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by MightyRance(m): 4:28pm On Apr 16, 2022
Jessica50:
my aunt helped me ,maybe you should go to their office

HELLO GUYS

IS THERE ANY SEPTEMBER INTAKE THAT HAS GOTTEN APPROVAL?

IS THE CURRENT APPROVALS FOR MAY INTAKE?

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Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by Omiinii: 5:04pm On Apr 16, 2022
Lol postive vibes only!!
Fabprincely:


okay ! thanks a lot ! until I’m approved because I can not be refused

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Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by DestinationCann: 5:07pm On Apr 16, 2022
I don't know about that though.
I believe people older than 30 years old have the one issued to their parents by the local government when they were born. That should serve too.


Ojb555666:
but NPC is not giving to anybody above 25 years
Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by DestinationCann: 5:09pm On Apr 16, 2022
I don't think approval is based on intake.





MightyRance:


HELLO GUYS

IS THERE ANY SEPTEMBER INTAKE THAT HAS GOTTEN APPROVAL?

IS THE CURRENT APPROVALS FOR MAY INTAKE?
Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by DestinationCann: 5:12pm On Apr 16, 2022
Guys who have to travel to have their medicals done, please if you can, just do IOM Abuja. They are faster, well coordinated and respond to email inquiry.

I understand Qlife takes 5-10 working days to upload result cry and IOM Lagos won't respond to emails.

There's no point traveling to Lagos and still get delayed with result.

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Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by zxxtx: 5:17pm On Apr 16, 2022
DestinationCann:
Guys who have to travel to have their medicals done, please if you can, just do IOM Abuja. They are faster, well coordinated and respond to email inquiry.

I understand Qlife takes 5-10 working days to upload result cry and IOM Lagos won't respond to emails.

There's no point traveling to Lagos and still get delayed with result. IOM Lagos


Case was a bit different for me, my medical result was uploaded pass in 2 days

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Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by Nikky6: 5:31pm On Apr 16, 2022
Over here !! It depends on how early you submit your visa application to get a fast response and prayer for fast response.
MightyRance:


HELLO GUYS

IS THERE ANY SEPTEMBER INTAKE THAT HAS GOTTEN APPROVAL?

IS THE CURRENT APPROVALS FOR MAY INTAKE?
Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by DestinationCann: 5:42pm On Apr 16, 2022
Lucky you.

zxxtx:


Case was a bit different for me, my medical result was uploaded pass in 2 days
Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by Tcrown2020(f): 5:47pm On Apr 16, 2022
LavishG:
I finally got my PPR!!!

I've always been a ghost reader on this space, but I have specially created an account because my PPR journey is unlike any I've read here. I applied for a student visa for the third time on 18 November 2021 after 2 refusals but this story doesn't start there. As you listen to my story may you remain blessed.

It starts before I got admission in 2020, you see I've always wanted to study in Canada after Uni, but I was waiting to garner 3years of experience first. But in January 2020 after working for a year, my plan changed.

You see a friend of mine got a Canadian visa in January 2020 after being denied by the US six months earlier and the truth is I was the one who encouraged him to try Canada instead of a second application to the US mainly because I've always had a thing for the country. Maybe its the name, Canada or the country's reputation, but I always told my friends that I would pick a Canadian visa over any other country's visa including the UK and the US.

Covid came in February 2020 and I knew I wasn't going anywhere, anytime soon so I sat tight. Fast forward to August 2020 and I decided to begin my journey. I didnt know about this thread then, so i basically paid the same agent my friend used (quite pricey) for the school and visa application, school admission letter came sharp sharp before the end of September 2020 for the May 2021 term. My friend sef no fit go anywhere since January till September 2020 when he finally left Naija.

Between September and May, I had enough time to process my visa, or so I thought. One bank that has 'a' in their name first delayed my Form A to pay my school fees deposit for the first term. 2weeks still on queue, 3weeks, 4weeks same thing, who I offend like this. #EndSARS came(may the souls of the departed rest in peace and may their sacrifice not be in vain) in October 2020 and I knew that everyone would start applying for visas to leave the country, I needed to move faster.

In November 2020, my parents and I contacted a cousin of mine to help pay my school fees through her company as the deadline for my tuition deposit was fast approaching, at least Bank suppose respect themselves. In a week, they don do the deduction, we sent the equivalent to her, first term fees paid. Thank you very much. It's good to have a big company o.

My dad was to be my sponsor, so we sent all necessary documents to my agent by the first week in December 2020. That's how my agent called and said there's a new this thing called NSE program and it will make them process my kini fast fast, like in 21days and for that I will need IELTS and MyBank statement Certificate. I was just wondering which kind of wahala be this. So I registered for IELTS, I heard people fail it gan so I gave myself one month to prepare, My exam date was in Jan 2021, no be English language again, language that I've been speaking since I was a baby.

January 2021 came and my office promoted me, in my mind I was like thanks but I dey comot here very soon. I wrote the IELTS, passed it (before nko) and entered the wahala of MyBank statement Certificate. You see, my dad's primary bank said they were having network issues or portal issues and that they could not access something something on the MyBank Statement portal, naso another waiting begin.

We entered February 2021 no headway on the MyBank Statement something, remember my term was starting in May 2021. At the end of Feb 2021, we decided maybe my cousin who helped paid my fees should sponsor me as my dad's accounts with other banks did not have the kind of funds that can be proof of anything. My agent sha talk say make we draw family tree, this one and that one as solid proof that my cousin intends to sponsor me and that we are related. Finally we got my cousin's MyBank statement, around N50m was in the account and I was able to make my first application in early March 2021. March 2021 finished, April 2021 came, excuse me, madam agent shebi you said in 21days I will get response. She said
there's a general delay due to volume of applications. Wahala dey o.

By mid April 2021, my school sent a mail for me to register for the session,  I was in a dilemma for a long time on whether I should defer my admission or register. I thought about my life, if I deferred that means I wont be able to graduate in Jan 2023 like I have planned. They said the term was online, so I could start classes here in Naija while I wait for the visa. One of those nights before I could make a decision, I had a dream (I take dreams very seriously because I rarely have dreams or even remember what I dreamt about if I do). In my dream, I was inside a high rise building with glass windows wearing a very nice suit and looking outside. I was looking at a truck or something clearing snow from the road. So definitely no be naija I dey. It was futuristic or something because I felt like Harvey Specter. When I woke up I felt that it must be a confirmation from God because I immediately knew what I needed to do. I needed to register for my classes.

After registering and getting my timetable, I realized another thing, you know I said I was promoted, omo the salary increase no reach the increase in workload. I knew that I couldn't do both school and work as my work didn't end in the office anymore, I was carrying work home, working on weekends and we were at a peak period. If you know any accountants in charge of financial statements, please give special kudos to them. Which time will I use to do the school. Definitely one or both will suffer.

So I decided, I was going to resign from work(Warning: do not try this) if school started before visa came. My application was solid I thought, I had gotten a confirmation, proof of funds choke sef, why they no go give me visa. I had about 4months worth of salary savings (na my papa house I dey stay since) and an investment with one finance company like that.

Visa no come beginning of May 2021 so I dropped my resignation letter, tell HR say I dey go school. She said I should bring evidence to be included in my file, so I gave her my school enrollment letter. Naso she see school for Canada, she didn't know I hadn't gotten the visa yet, before I knew it everyone started congratulating me at the office say I no inform them say I dey travel go Canada. At that point I couldn't tell anyone that visa hadn't come yet, they would have thought I was crazy. I couldn't even tell my parents at home that I had resigned. You know how parents can be especially with the unemployment rate in the country.

So, I registered at a library, that's where I began taking my classes. I would leave home in the morning like I do when going to work and come back in the evening. How anybody wan take know.

Beginning of June 2021 I got two bad pieces of bad news. Firstly, the finance company I had investment in crashed, shebi they said it was SEC certified, my investment with them was gone. I was still healing from the hurt when I got served my first breakfast from the Canadian embassy, Reason: Purpose of Visit and Financial Assets.

Haba, with the proof of funds wey choke for my cousin company account. I spoke with my agent she said they most likely didnt believe my cousin was the one sponsoring me.

That's how I began research and discovered GIC investment Certificate, this is what most of my indian classmates used to show proof of funds. What better way to show proof of fund than to have some money in my name. For my mind, I just be like I go show this embassy people.

With the help of my parents, I purchased CAD12k worth of GIC, minimum for GIC is CAD10k but I wanted to show the embassy say the money dey now, I also paid the fees for my second term. At least now they cannot say any yeye financial assets. So I submitted another application in July 2021 with my dad as my sponsor. We sent printouts of his bank statements this time as well as I felt the GIC and receipt of 2 terms tuition where enough to cover the fact that we didnt have the MyBank statement.

Lo and behold, another breakfast came again in October 2021. Wetin happen this time, they said purpose of visit, family ties and travel history. I almost ran mad. Wetin be all this one. I became angry, are this people playing with my feelings how will you remove one reason and add 2 reasons. By this time I had started my second term.

I felt betrayed, Canada, the country of my dreams was surely a scam. Why didnt they put all this before. I spoke with my school and they said I should either request a refund of the remaining balance of my 2nd term fees or reapply again. I requested for GCMS notes, ladies and gentlemen, there was no detailed reason on my GCMS note like I see here. Just the same generic reason on my letter of refusal. It was as if they didnt even go through my application.

I told my parents that I was dropping out and that I was tired. They encouraged me and told me not to give up yet. I no even answer them because I had mentally signed out. Na to go dey find another work be that o. My former colleagues don dey ask me when I dey comot, na soon I just dey tell everybody say my classes still dey online. Then my dad told me something that restored my belief, he said he had been moving money out of the bank that had MyBank statement issue small small into another bank and that it is better he sponsored me with that account now, he also said I should find out if I could complete the course from Naija. My mum also said she had been saving money and she had about N3m in her account. At that point my belief returned, so I did not withdraw my GIC investment(brethren, no be by GIC o), this time I used both my parents as sponsors, we printed and put all their account statements inside the application plus the ones with shikini money and did MyBank Statement for the 2 major accounts to be used, about N12m in total for both accounts. I included my first term transcripts, notification of award of dean's honour list and all my parents properties in my 3rd application in Nov 2021.

Usually all my applications had always taken 12weeks but the wait for this one was massive. Kiloshele. After 12 weeks, my agent said she was going to contact them and that I should send her my second term transcripts, fortunately I was on Dean's honour list again so I sent everything to her. Meanwhile, I had academic break starting in January 2022 with my 3rd term to begin in May 2022 meaning I had inadvertently spent the full first year of my school in Naija.

On the 7th of April 2022, my agent called me as she always does when embassy provides a response, the way my heart was beating as I picked the call gan can pound yam, because won't my enemies laugh at me like this. The first thing she said was congratulations, the embassy has requested for your passport, abi na April fool. I suppose dey cry as I type this but I won't, as per hard guy I won't. I could not contain my joy especially with the fact that my school sent a mail that they are transitioning back to physical classes for the next term.

Thanks for reading and I hope my story inspires someone. I just want to wish everyone that is hopeful for a visa the very best and I pray that God that did it for me will also do it for you. I know that I might have left a lot of details out but this story seems like it will be very long. God makes all things beautiful in his time and the truth is I have saved a lot of money by completing my first year in Naija because now I dey hear say my rent will be $600CAD per month.

I am new on Nairaland, so I may not be as responsive here as quickly as I should be, I'll try to respond as much as I can. If there is any other way I can help anyone or any other details of my application you would like to know about, you can send me a msg on Twitter @lavishorlex and I will surely reply you.

P.S: I apologise for not posting this immediately I got my PPR, I read here about someone who got his passport returned without a stamp after submission so I waited till I got my passport back. I waited for almost 20weeks una sef suppose fit wait for one week na. I will see if I can do landing gist as well if una no mind.


Na man you be o ! You really tried. Contrats
Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by zxxtx: 5:52pm On Apr 16, 2022
DestinationCann:
Lucky you.


I hope that luck grants me ppr next week too

I’m Jan 25 applicant and stuck at eligibility since
Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by Lezy: 6:20pm On Apr 16, 2022
To order my GCM NOTE needs someone to be in Canada. How or who can assist me order my GCM NOTE?

Eztosin:
I appreciate you. Thank you so much.

Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by Samxx: 6:33pm On Apr 16, 2022
anybody

Samxx:
does anyone have an idea on how to fund GIC account ? the rates I am getting for blackmarket is a bit high and I am trying to fund about 20,000 CAD

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