Congratulations...

Boluwatifebaby:
OLORUN AGBAYE O, YOU ARE MIGHTY!

PPR ALERT!

New portal.
Application submitted - 1st May, 2022
Upfront Medicals - 16th May 2022
Upfront Medicals updated - 28th May 2022
Eligibility- started today
PPR - 9th June 2022

Documents submitted

- LOA
- SOP
- Fee receipts - 1st semester
- Uni degree
- Uni transcripts (unofficial)
- Nysc certificate
- Waec certificate
- Intl passport
- Visa pages and stamps
- Birth certificate
- Police certificate
- Letter of employment
- Current ID card
- Salary statement of account
- MBS of personal savings acc
- MBS of sponsors savings acc
- Business receipts of sponsors business
- Resume
- Volunteer certificate
- previous letters of employment and Id cards
- Letter of support
- Affidavit of support
- Sponsors id (Birth certificate and intl passport)
- Family pictures
- Birth certificate of siblings

Super grateful to God and this platform. To everyone expecting PPR, it's on its way. ❤��

I have been having troubles submitting my questionnaire for the past 2 weeks now. I have uploaded all required documents but IMM5257 can't be uploaded. I keep getting an error message that says "make sure you are using the latest application form from our website". Can anyone pls tell me where something went wrong!?.

Please if I may ask, how much was required ad POF for the entire family ?

Eden2018:
Silent reader mode deactivated.

Its PPR guys! God is indeed faithful.

Family application. Study visa for kids and SOWP for spouse. I used the GCkey Portal.

Here is my timeline:

Submission: May 4, 2022
Upfront Medical for all: May 10, 2022
Biometric done and Updated: May 13, 2022
Medical Passed for all: May 19, 2022
Eligibility Review: June 9, 2022
BVL/PPR: June 9, 2022

This is to encourage those who want to go for family application that it is doable. Details of documents submitted will be posted soon. I got worried at some point because I did not include Police Clearance Certificate. But we got the approval without it.

I gathered all the information I used for my application from this platform. God bless you guys! The commitment to the success of others on this platform is amazing.

Congratulations...

Vernia:
Guys it’s PPPPPPPPRRRR

I applied with the help of an immigration consultant. Here’s my timeline.

Upfront Medicals - 5th April 2022
Application submitted - 18th May 2022
Confirmation of Application - 18th May 2022
Biometrics Collection Letter - 18th May 2022
Background check updated - 19th May 2022
Biometrics Enrollment - 24th May 2022
Biometrics Completed - 25th May 2022
Medical passed - 2nd June 2022
Eligibility - 2nd June 2022
Ghost Update - 3rd June 2022
PPR - June 9

Filled the necessary forms

POF
1 University of Calgary Tuition fees for International Students document
2. University of Calgary Tuition CIBC Payment Confirmation
3. $20,000 GIC Welcome Letter and Investment Advice
4. Guaranty Trust Bank Plc Reference Letter for Applicant
5. 6-month Bank Account Statement – Applicant showing a balance of N5,085,519 equivalent of $15,916 CAD

Sponsor Documents

1. Sponsor – (Spouse)
a. Sponsorship Letter
b. Passport Data Page
c. Affidavit of Support for Applicant
d. Gift deed
e. Bank transfer from Sponsor Access Bank to Applicants
f. Bank transfers to Applicants Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) Plc account showing funds for Gift Deed and documents showing payment for GIC and Tuition
o ISBO Telex Confirmation for GIC purchase
o GTB Account statement showing purchase of FX for tuition fees
g. Bank debits for GIC and Tuition payment from Applicants GTB account
h. CAC documents
i. Property and Land Documents

Additional Documents

1. Study Plan
a. Statement of purpose outlining my reasons for choosing a Masters in Engineering at the University of Calgary
 
2. Education
a. Federal University of Technology (FUTO) degree
b. FUTO Recommendation Letter
c. FUTO Statement of Result
d. FUTO Unofficial transcript
e. IELTS
f. WAEC Certificate
 
3. Employment
a. Resume
b. NYSC Certificate
b. Employment Reference Letters

4. Family Ties
a. Proof of Relationship with my Sponsor
i. Marriage certificate
ii. Wedding pictures

b. Marriage Change of Name
i. Affidavit Change of Name
ii. Marriage Certificate
 
5. Security Clearance
a. Police Certificate

Congratulations...

Eden2018:
Silent reader mode deactivated.

Its PPR guys! God is indeed faithful.

Family application. Study visa for kids and SOWP for spouse. I used the GCkey Portal.

Here is my timeline:

Submission: May 4, 2022
Upfront Medical for all: May 10, 2022
Biometric done and Updated: May 13, 2022
Medical Passed for all: May 19, 2022
Eligibility Review: June 9, 2022
BVL/PPR: June 9, 2022

This is to encourage those who want to go for family application that it is doable. Details of documents submitted will be posted soon. I got worried at some point because I did not include Police Clearance Certificate. But we got the approval without it.

I gathered all the information I used for my application from this platform. God bless you guys! The commitment to the success of others on this platform is amazing.

Hello everyone.

Those who travelled to Canada recently with EgyptAir, please, did you book round trip or one way?

Obibaby:
Exactly!! These same amount were debited. First was 5k and then 3k later. I was just wondering what was going on. Thank you for the clarification.

Hi, what bank did you use?

loohlaah:
Congratulations to everyone who got their PPR.

Father Lord I will share my testimony too. February 4 applicant and eligibility hasn’t even started.

Nevertheless I will surely testify to your good works too.

It will end in Praise, waiting and trusting God for us all. God will not fail us. The wait is painful, but Goodnews is sure. Amen

Filanodivine:

For your medicals and your biometrics collection

Ok thank you boss

Vernia:
Guys it’s PPPPPPPPRRRR

I applied with the help of an immigration consultant. Here’s my timeline.

Upfront Medicals - 5th April 2022
Application submitted - 18th May 2022
Confirmation of Application - 18th May 2022
Biometrics Collection Letter - 18th May 2022
Background check updated - 19th May 2022
Biometrics Enrollment - 24th May 2022
Biometrics Completed - 25th May 2022
Medical passed - 2nd June 2022
Eligibility - 2nd June 2022
Ghost Update - 3rd June 2022
PPR - June 9

Filled the necessary forms

POF
1 University of Calgary Tuition fees for International Students document
2. University of Calgary Tuition CIBC Payment Confirmation
3. $20,000 GIC Welcome Letter and Investment Advice
4. Guaranty Trust Bank Plc Reference Letter for Applicant
5. 6-month Bank Account Statement – Applicant showing a balance of N5,085,519 equivalent of $15,916 CAD

Sponsor Documents

1. Sponsor – (Spouse)
a. Sponsorship Letter
b. Passport Data Page
c. Affidavit of Support for Applicant
d. Gift deed
e. Bank transfer from Sponsor Access Bank to Applicants
f. Bank transfers to Applicants Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) Plc account showing funds for Gift Deed and documents showing payment for GIC and Tuition
o ISBO Telex Confirmation for GIC purchase
o GTB Account statement showing purchase of FX for tuition fees
g. Bank debits for GIC and Tuition payment from Applicants GTB account
h. CAC documents
i. Property and Land Documents

Additional Documents

1. Study Plan
a. Statement of purpose outlining my reasons for choosing a Masters in Engineering at the University of Calgary
 
2. Education
a. Federal University of Technology (FUTO) degree
b. FUTO Recommendation Letter
c. FUTO Statement of Result
d. FUTO Unofficial transcript
e. IELTS
f. WAEC Certificate
 
3. Employment
a. Resume
b. NYSC Certificate
b. Employment Reference Letters

4. Family Ties
a. Proof of Relationship with my Sponsor
i. Marriage certificate
ii. Wedding pictures

b. Marriage Change of Name
i. Affidavit Change of Name
ii. Marriage Certificate
 
5. Security Clearance
a. Police Certificate

Hi please what does your study plan look like. Is is very different from SOP

Filanodivine:

For your medicals and your biometrics collection

Ok thank you sir. If I start a visa process do I get to do biometrics on the day of medicals or when do I get to do it and when do I collect it. So I really need anyone to do all of these for me. Or I can

Hello good evening.

Can someone please help me with the right strategy of SOP.

I need help writing my SOP to be sure it’s compelling enough.

Gurus in the house, please help, how can I get past SOP just to create and craft out my own motivation from the SOP.


Thanks

Hello Nairalanders,

I need to know if I can use my ielts score having my maiden name now that I am married? I still have my passport carry my maiden name and am applying as married ,
,being the PA.

If you didn’t change your name officially, you don’t need to do anything extra. It’s not the name that shows you’re married, your marriage certificate is your proof of marriage. So if you still have your maiden name on the Passport and it matches the IELTS certificate, you’re good to go.

If you’re trying to prove you’re married, including your marriage certificate is adequate.

Cheers.

Lishy:
Hello Nairalanders,

I need to know if I can use my ielts score having my maiden name now that I am married? I still have my passport carry my maiden name and am applying as married ,
,being the PA.

Hi,

You can google SOP samples online, you might also find the below helpful.

Info below was copied from @lekiboboe from an older thread

Guidelines on How to write an SOP (Statement of Purpose)

Most important thing: Avoid Plagiarism

While writing SOP, the following things to be mentioned which will boost chances of convincing a VISA OFFICER and possibly getting a STUDY VISA APPROVAL are as follows:

First of all, write ur name, address and your e-mail address at the TOP far right corner of your SOP.

Your SOP will be addressed to the Deputy High Commission of Canada in NIGERIA

Full Name
Your Address
email address

To,
The Visa Officer,
Deputy High Commission of Canada,
4, Anifowose Street,
Victoria Island,
Lagos, Nigeria

Statement of Purpose for Canada Study Visa

Dear Sir/Ma.,

1. Introduce yourself in first paragraph.
Write ur name (as written on your international Passport Data page) the qualification and Name of the program you are going for, the Program intake (Fall, Spring or Winter) and Program Duration.

Write, what kind of person you are, your interests and personality etc. This may also include one line background of work & study you did earlier. This should be related to the course your are going to pursue.

2. Explain what do you know about the area of study you are applying for.
Like HR, Marketing, Finance, IT, Multimedia, Engineering etc. Market trends, application of knowledge in work, organisations/roles where you can work after studying in this XYZ field and if possible, 1-2 real life example where you experienced this personally (in your current job or someone in family who works in this field etc.)This shows you are well read and know what you are getting yourself into.

3. Why this particular college/Univ. Explain ranking of the same or relevance of course being offered or if someone known is studying there etc. Mention positive points which you can gather from ex-student's testimonials and college website itself. Again, write in your own language and by your own understanding.

4. Why this Program in that School:
Mention why you chose this program. Explain how courses (subjects) of this course will help you in your career, how some of these subjects you have learnt earlier (basic knowledge) and need better and upgraded knowledge about these (especially if applying for PG/masters), explain application of subjects in real job scenario etc.

5. Why Canada.
Mention all points Canada is famous for like low crime rate, diversity (which helps in learning), livability and quality of life related statistics etc. Facts & figures help you here. Google a little


6.Travel history
If u av not travelled bfor, state the reason why u av decided to travel at this point of ur life, and how important the program is to ur career & personal development back home. Also you might decide not to talk about this if you don't have a Travel History.

7. Employment/Work Experience
Talk about your work experience here. Even if your NYSC PPA is the only place u have Work Experience in, talk about it.

8. Family Ties-Home ties
U can talk about how children are apparent to family inheritance, and how u are obliged to take care of ur family (parent and siblings). U can attach their birth certificates

Secondly, talk bout Landed Properties (Documents, deed of assignment, Deed of conveyance,survey plans and other important doc.) to of prove ur Hometies, also if you have a Job in Nigeria in which u gonna get back to after your study in Canada (Most Especially if the Job relates to the Program u are going for in Canada)

9. Proof of Means of Financial Support/Proof of Funds
Mention that you have paid ur tuition fee or made a deposit of ur tuition fee and so so amount has bin set aside by your sponsor for ur Tuition (if not yet paid), so so amount for ur One year Living Expenses (might be more than one year) and so so amount for ur flight itinerary.

10. Summarize with reason of coming back to home country (Future Goals/Career Prospect): Now summarize all details by mentioning your career goals and what will you do post completing this course. Mention how this course will help you in making your career in your home country. Be passionate about job market of your home country and coming back to your country. Because "You'll not leave Canada after your studies" is one of the biggest reason for Student Visa refusal.

11. Conclusion
U can end it like this or in ur own preferred sentence

Dear Sir/Madam, I hope that you will find all my documents in proper order and I kindly request you to process my visa application as soon as possible. I am very much thankful to you for giving me your valuable time to process my student visa application.


Your Sincerely,
Write ur name (As Written on your International Passport Data Page)

Note: Show proof (documents, picture ) on anything u talk about in ur SOP

OneLocalMan:
Hello good evening.

Can someone please help me with the right strategy of SOP.

I need help writing my SOP to be sure it’s compelling enough.

Gurus in the house, please help, how can I get past SOP just to create and craft out my own motivation from the SOP.


Thanks

If you submit your application online (which is the recommended route) you’ll get a message 24-48 hours after the submission to go get your biometrics done. You’ll then have to book a date for giving your biometrics online (all instructions will be provided).

Biometrics and medical exam venues are different! They are two different processes.

You can choose to do an upfront medical or submit your application and wait for them to ask you to go do the medicals. But there are registered venues (panel physicians) where you go to for medicals.

You have to go do the biometrics and medicals yourself. You can choose to book your biometrics and medicals same day if you want and if the dates are available (I recommend doing them on different dates)


After the biometrics, they’ll upload your info to your portal. After the medicals they give you a paper which you upload to your portal if you’re doing upfront medicals.

Cheers

Ableman101:


Ok thank you sir. If I start a visa process do I get to do biometrics on the day of medicals or when do I get to do it and when do I collect it. So I really need anyone to do all of these for me. Or I can

Congratulations to everyone that received his/her PPR. God is so merciful and marvelous.


Am next in line. Amen

If your letter of acceptance has an issue, contact your institution to correct it and issue a correct one. You can upload the correct one via webform (you can google it) with a short letter of explanation and it will be added to your application.

Cheers

Bibianna1:
Good day,
I need help with my Canadian Study Visa Application. I submitted my application April 14th but there's an issue with my Letter of Acceptance. My agent selected a wrong wrong program for me . She selected Bachelor of Science instead of Bachelor of Science in Engineering. In my SOP, I wrote about studying Chemical Engineering whereas my letter of acceptance states otherwise. What am I chances of being accepted? Mind you
I can't upload a new document without them requesting.

- Anything that proves your relationship with him (pictures, previous help he rendered)

- he can show commitment by sending you some money eg the upkeep for 1 year or paying tuition

- convincing statement about why he’s stepping in as a sponsor

- also solidify you and your husbands Home times to show you have something going on for you both as well

Cheers.

Chinny90:
Gurus please I need your input... is there something else to add?

Yes, you can.

Medicals are valid for 12 months

Cheers

Ableman101:


Hi please. Can one do Medicals without starting a visa application yet ?

Congratulations

I just reshared a letter of explanation/statement of purpose format on page 643. You can check it out

Cheers

philmo:
Good morning guys please I need your help.
I recently got admission into Concordia university of Edmonton. i am applying for study permit now and all that remains for me to upload on the IRCC is my letter of explanation, I will be very grateful if anyone could help me with a sample to guide me in writing this letter.

I have done for the police character, bank statement , and declaration of assets.

I will be really grateful if some can help me. Thanks

Ah! Too early. Thought you had started the process.

Get admission first, gather docs then do the medical.

Cheers

Ableman101:


Great. Please how do I start please pending when I will be ready to start my application cos I am still waiting on admission.

Some people choose to call it LOE instead of SOP. Content is koko. Name doesn’t matter.

Lekiboboe:


If you are a first time applicant, it's an SOP (STATEMENT OF PURPOSE) you gonna write not an LOE (Letter of Explanation)

That being said, you will find the contents in the link below useful as a guide to draft your SOP

https://www.nairaland.com/6321900/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/523#100849022

Ableman101:


Ok thank you sir. If I start a visa process do I get to do biometrics on the day of medicals or when do I get to do it and when do I collect it. So I really need anyone to do all of these for me. Or I can

Someone can’t do any of them for you but you. You can book upfront and get to do your biometrics the same day too if you just submitted cus biometrics letter comes up next day after submitting your application but then available date is another thing. Well you can book an upfront medical and get to submit your application a week before the date maybe you’ll be lucky to do biometrics the same day

Bambam4life:
Hello everyone.

Those who travelled to Canada recently with EgyptAir, please, did you book round trip or one way?

please book one way

Could anyone pls help me out!!! The form required is IMM 5257 but it hasn't been uploading for the past 2weeks now. I keep getting an error message "make sure you are using the latest application form from our website". My question now is, Is the latest form i'm to upload not IMM5257? . PLS HELP A BRO

Good morning guys, I am going to Conestoga college and on my offer letter, The date given to make the tuition deposit has expired. Due to the delay in Nigeria's banking system. Now my question is, should I submit the offer letter like that while applying for my study permit or I should request a new one?

Secondly who has applied to Conestoga without paying the deposit and got a study permit? Because with my experience now. Two schools are owing on to my deposit and are taking forever to return.

Zenith bank. My school fees hasn't been debited yet. They only took their service charges yesterday. I applied 26th of May.

DaSugarBoi:

Pls which bank did u use and how many days or weeks did it take for your acct to be debited?

Zenith bank

shupy:

Hi, what bank did you use?

Please anyone can help with this?

Eden2018:
Please guys, if I want to send our passports to VFS Abuja for stamping, do I have to pay transmission fee for all members of the family or just me the primary applicant.

Filanodivine:
Please who knows a cheaper place to book flight to Vancouver?

Still waiting for response please

Filanodivine:


Someone can’t do any of them for you but you. You can book upfront and get to do your biometrics the same day too if you just submitted cus biometrics letter comes up next day after submitting your application but then available date is another thing. Well you can book an upfront medical and get to submit your application a week before the date maybe you’ll be lucky to do biometrics the same day

I actually meant the whole visa process since it’s just like I’m a real novice lol