bullstriker:
The payment issue complicated your processing time. Order a gcms note if you have not done so.

tobiiarimoro:


Waow 13 months!

Have you tried sending a webform

Kehmy:
Hi,
Have you addressed the issue that led to the procedural fairness on your portal?

Creeknigga:

Weldone sir.
Please I know it might be too early to start but I feel like staring now will do me a lot of good.
OK, I'm suppose to graduate this year save for the ASUU strike and immediately after graduation I plan moving to Canada for my masters so I'll really appreciate if you it any other person with knowledge on how to go about it will guide me through.
Though I don't much finance, I'm just banking on my grades (currently on 4.31/50) and my zeal to make the journey.
I have been reading and going through the Canada visa site since yesterday but the stories are much. I just need a summary of what I need to make this movement by next year.
Thanks.

Silas12345:
Please help me my application is now 13 months and I never get a decision, just eligibility review I'm tired already and don't even know what to do.

Gigdraft:

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR VISA IS UNDUELY DELAYED

I have noticed multiple complaints on this platform about the inordinate processing period for study permit applications. I empathize and could relate with the anxiousness, agita, distress, and uneasiness that are behind these complaints.

Therefore, to bring relief and enlightenment, I have decided to offer insight on the right decision to take when your application is delayed. I love to say little but in my little, you will find a walloping fragment of sense. Hence, I will keep this write-up to the shortest length.

What do you do when you experience an undue visa delay?

1. Raise a Customer Service Enquiry (CSE) Via the IRCC Webform Medium
The webform is the most efficient and quickest channel of reaching the Canada Immigration Department to process your application. This medium was specially designed to make application tracking easier. Thus, it is the mama that you run to when your application exceeds the current processing duration.

PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO RAISE A CUSTOMER SERVICE ENQUIRY:
https://secure.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/case-cas-eng.aspx?mission=Nairobi&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1

The process is simple and illustrative.

2. Send an Email to the Department Processing Your Application
Before you do this, ensure you have waited for 5 working days. If there is no response, then please go ahead and send them an email. As far as Nigerian applicants are concerned, most applications are processed at the Nairobi Office, so here is an email address that you should employ: nrobi-immigration@international.gc.ca

3. Contact a Member of Parliament (MP)
Once you have completed Step 1 and Step 2 and yet there is no change in your application, then you should create a friendship with patience for an additional 2 weeks. If after that, there is still no update of any kind, then you can write a Member of Parliament (MP) within the jurisdiction of your proposed institution. The office of the MP has unrestrained access to the Home Office, Home Secretary, and Immigration Minister. Such an office is equipped enough to raise an inquiry on your case, and you know what that could do to your application.

I must caution you to be as polite as possible while doing this. Your issue is with the IRCC and not the MP

4. Hire an Immigration Lawyer
Note: before you resort to this option, you must have ordered your GCMS note to ascertain what is causing the delay. If the GCMS note does not help, then instruct your lawyer to submit a Formal Request Letter on your behalf. Trust me, this has always worked. But, if it doesn’t you have the last option.

5. Request an Order of Mandamus from a Federal High Court
This is an option I can only recommend to people whose applications have lasted for more than a year. When you obtain a writ of mandamus, the IRCC officials would have no choice but to prioritize the decision on your application. So far so good, I have not seen any mandamus that wasn’t honored within 60 days. But, as I earlier stated, make it your last resort.

I have spared precious time to compose this for your enlightenment, and I hope it helps someone out there.

Lastly, I will leave you all with Habakuk 2:3

"For the vision is yet for an appointed time; But at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; Because it will surely come, It will not tarry."

Quote me when you have your PPR because it shall surely come!

Silas12345:
Please what can I do I've sent several mails to Abuja and Nairobi and till now I never get reply from them, 13 months my application is still on eligibility review till now.

Fativivimat:
It'll end in praise for us all! Please when did you apply?

okay4sure:


Please can you put more light on the process!!!!
Thanx

Gigdraft:
HOW TO SUBMIT FORM A

With the scarcity and unstable rate of foreign currency in Nigeria presently, the most suitable option for a student might be Form A. At the moment, 1 USD is above N700, which is outrageous. Hence, I will be taking you on the easy process of accessing foreign exchange at the Central Bank of Nigeria or interbank rate.

Note: the guideline below is a key to submitting your Form A form electronically – in the comfort of your home. How easy is that?

How do I obtain foreign exchange at the interbank rate? Don't worry, it is simple, and I will take you through it.

Step 1
Visit www.tradesystem.gov.ng

Step 2
Click on GO TO PORTAL

Step 3
Select Individual (as a student)

Step 4
Enter your 11-digit Bank Verification Number (BVN) and click continue

Step 5
Your BVN-registered email address will welcome a mail that contains a one-time password (OTP). Enter this password and click CONTINUE

Step 6
Create a password, verify your email and activate your account.

Step 7
Go to Form A and click on CREATE. Note: under Shortcut to Common Transaction Purposes, you should select Education Fee and Education Services, for Type of Services.

Step 8
Fill out other sections of the form, which are illustrative. Attach documents such as your passport data page, letter of acceptance, school invoice, etc.

Step 9
Submit the form and await your debit notification and payment confirmation from your proposed tertiary institution.

P.S. This might take weeks or even months.

I hope I have been able to straighten and clarify your haze.

I can’t wait to read about your beautiful POE experience.

Gigdraft:


Hi Creeknigga,

No, it is not too early to start. You mentioned that you do not have much financially, and that is the more reason you need to begin mapping out your way now. Moreover, don’t even let finance stop you. People who are in the worst financial situation are in Canada presently, hoping a young man such as you won’t give up.

Let me share an experience with you, My Friend. About 7 years ago, I met a young man on this great forum. He just finished serving after attaining a first-class degree from ABU. This guy did not even have the money for an International Passport. I was moved to assist him with the International Passport fee when I found out he is an orphan. When he got the passport, it was dawn on me that it would be useless if he does not write GRE to apply for scholarships. He was a bright man and passionate at that. Come to think of it, I was sure he would pass the test. Thus, I eventually supported him with the GRE fee. I could recall vividly, it was Walspring that did that registration (Walspring was famous in the Travel Section 7 years ago – can’t tell if he is still on Niaraland).

To cut the long story short, this young graduate passed the GRE, got a scholarship, and today, he is in the US. He did not have money for a traveling agent. He did everything himself as I would advise you to do the same. A man with no money for a passport found himself in the United States of America! How ironic?

Now, My Friend, first complete your Bachelor’s degree and try to build your CGPA to first class. Then, apply to schools for admission. Once that phase is concluded, you will find your way.

Have the most beautiful night, My Friend.

Marchjuliet:
Hi.
Pls who's in Vancouver or going to Vancouver

IamTheJ:
Highly esteemed and appreciated Nairalanders,

I'm back to fulfill my promise of sharing the documents I uploaded for my SP application.

DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED

NEW PORTAL

- Letter of Acceptance

"ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS" SECTION

1) LOE (6 pages; there were many zigzags to set straight. Las las it paid). Let me quickly add that all the argument on Nairaland about whether to write LOE or SOP is really trivial; it isn't worth it. What interests the VO isn't your title but the content. Some have argued that LOE is written if your visa had been refused and you want to reply. Therefore a first time applicant must write an SOP. I'm among those that argue that both are valid; you can use any as the subject of your letter to explain yourself and your intentions to the VO. I'm a FIRST TIME APPLICANT, and I boldly titled mine "LETTER OF EXPLANATION". I stated my purpose of studies therein as well as other things that could help the VO understand my general situation and every other confusing aspect of my application.
2) Academic documents (Certificates and transcripts - from WAEC to B.As.)
3) My Birth Certificate
4) My Cameroon Resident Card (still 5 yrs valid)
5) Bio-data and Stamped Pages of My Two Previous Passports
6) Police Clearance Certificate (Nigeria)
7) Police Clearance Certificate (Cameroon)
Email from my Faculty Confirming Satisfaction of the Conditions of Admission (i.e request for original transcripts and degree certs)
9) Email from Faculty Waiving Standardized French Language Test (based on my previous university studies in the language)
10) Official Tuition and Fees Schedule
11) Proof of Application for Accommodation (on-campus - even though this later didn't workout).
12) Enrollment Receipt of an Online Course I was doing at the time of application

POF SECTION (SPONSOR: US-BASED MATERNAL UNCLE)

1) Sponsor's Bank Statements (6 months - Nov to April, application was submitted in May)
2) Reference Letter from Sponsor's Bank
3) Sponsor's Business Registration Certificate
4) Certificate of Formation (of the said business)
5)Valuation of Sponsor's other business
5) Reference/Sponsorship Letter (from sponsor)
6) Affidavit of Sponsorship (from sponsor - NOTARIZED)
7) My Maternal Family Tree (to show relationship)
My uOttawa Student Statement of Account (I deposited some money in the school account, an amount large enough to cover the first year full tuition. uOttawa requires no tuition deposit. I took the extra step because I wanted to exploit every legitimate avenue to convince the VO and boost my chances).
9) Student GIC program Confirmation Receipt (I purchased a GIC program with 10,999CAD to cement my POF).


IF YOU MISSED MY TIMELINE WHEN I SHARED IT IN THE JUST CLOSED PART 21, BELOW IS THE SUMMARY:

(FIRST TIME APPLICANT)

- Application Submitted - MAY 11

- Biometrics - MAY 12 (Lagos), updated same day

- Upfront medicals done - MAY 9 ( didn't submit the information sheet with the application)

- Upfront medicals updated - JUNE 22 (after
sending the information sheet via webforms and emails to Nairobi, Lagos, Abuja, and London around mid-June)

- Eligibility Started same JUNE 22

- PPR and BVL - JULY 27

RECALL: No credit to me; GOD ALONE DID IT.

To you PPR hopefuls, your own testimony is already here. It'll end in praises for all!

makano:
Hello Wiziggy

Are you talking about the Conesnt form for GCMS notes?

If yes,

There is a part where the applicant will fill his/her details with a blue Ink signature and also there is a part where the 3rd party will also put his/her details..

3rd party here can be an organization like gcmsnotes that orders GCMS (paid service) for applicants or an individual in Canada that orders the GCMS on your behalf as we all know its only someone in Canada that can order for GCMS notes direct from ATIP..

Peace

Laborah:
Please requirements for upfront medical

Please it’s urgent

Anon123:


Were you invited for medicals or you did upfront?

If it's upfront, a BVL means a decision has been made which is a 50/50 chance of getting approved

makano:
7 months of application?

Have you contacted the MPs of the Province where your school is located, if you have not, please send mails to all of them and the nice ones amongst them will give you a favorable response..

Peace

Gigdraft:


Hi Silas12345,

I have already addressed your current situation in one of my posts. I hope this helps.

Can't wait to celebrate with you!

Gigdraft:

Hello okay4sure,

I already addressed your question in one of my posts. See below, please.

I hope this helps.

bullstriker:

Although it is preferable to apply alone, you can apply together if you have the required funds and strong home ties.

Apply for a visitor visa for the baby. Once you indicate the number of applicants in the portal, the platform will guide you on how to apply for them together. But, of course, you can always ask questions here if you get stuck.

It is preferable to wait until she gets to Canada and starts studying; You will need her study permit and proof of full-time enrolment.
The chances are high if you submit a strong application even if you were declared as a non-accompanying spouse in the study permit application.

Gigdraft:


Hi Silas12345,

I have already addressed your current situation in one of my posts. I hope this helps.

Can't wait to celebrate with you!

okay4sure:


Please can you put more light on the process!!!!
Thanx

Gigdraft:


Hi Creeknigga,

No, it is not too early to start. You mentioned that you do not have much financially, and that is the more reason you need to begin mapping out your way now. Moreover, don’t even let finance stop you. People who are in the worst financial situation are in Canada presently, hoping a young man such as you won’t give up.

Let me share an experience with you, My Friend. About 7 years ago, I met a young man on this great forum. He just finished serving after attaining a first-class degree from ABU. This guy did not even have the money for an International Passport. I was moved to assist him with the International Passport fee when I found out he is an orphan. When he got the passport, it was dawn on me that it would be useless if he does not write GRE to apply for scholarships. He was a bright man and passionate at that. Come to think of it, I was sure he would pass the test. Thus, I eventually supported him with the GRE fee. I could recall vividly, it was Walspring that did that registration (Walspring was famous in the Travel Section 7 years ago – can’t tell if he is still on Niaraland).

To cut the long story short, this young graduate passed the GRE, got a scholarship, and today, he is in the US. He did not have money for a traveling agent. He did everything himself as I would advise you to do the same. A man with no money for a passport found himself in the United States of America! How ironic?

Now, My Friend, first complete your Bachelor’s degree and try to build your CGPA to first class. Then, apply to schools for admission. Once that phase is concluded, you will find your way.

Have the most beautiful night, My Friend.

bullstriker:
Int’l Passport
Letter of Introduction
School admission letter
ArriveCan Receipt
Proof of vaccination
Bank statement you used for your application

If you are wondering, you don’t need a transit visa.

Walspring:


Some benevolent guys on this thread set up or contributed the funds used to registered people here for discounted offer GRE and TOEFL till date

To God be the glory, it’s nice and we are happy to hear this testimony because these guys vision and mission are not in vain.

Walspring is still here as if is not here.

Euegene100001:
Pls is Canada study permit application fee in Canadian dollar or US dollar ($150)