While I don't live in Canada, I believe that taking the sponsor's SOA and sponsor letter along with you should be enough. Additionally, if you have your tuition payment receipt, that should solve all problems. The border officers just want proof that you are truly going to school and can afford it.

NigerianNewbie:
Hello gurus in the house.
Kindly assist with the question.
@thesoj @tnuola @Onyeoma amongst others
Thanks.

thesoj:
Question for the house: my sister is starting her MSc program in January and she already got her TRV, while my brother is yet to apply for his TRV to start a PGD program in January as well. They have the same sponsor with sufficient funds.

Do you guys think it creates a bad impression that my brother is trying to go to Canada at the same time as my sister? I am paranoid that the VO may see it as a desperate attempt to go with my sister. Fyi their schools are 550km apart. Would it look better if he deferred his admission to May (but still apply for TRV in September)?

Abeg I need your opinion please @deedee0 @tnuola @Team12 @teesboy @HayqinsbFX @richcasey @berexio1 @SeraSera, @Graviton2 @TheBae @ayooluwatoni

I think ur bro is good to go, just package his application as tight as your sister's app.
I don't think it's a rule that you must state your dependants as a sponsor. Sponsor can just state the amt he's making available and the reason why he's sponsoring, and the relationship between him/her and the applicant.

sarilo4lif:
Hi been following ur thread and congrats to u.

My question..... Just submitted an online app and I immediately got a mail for the biometrics thingy..,,

Now I'm in lag tho I'm based in Abuja and my Pali is in Abuja can I go with a photo copy of the page for my bio in Lagos? I hope it wouldn't contradict

Thanks

It is mandatory to show up at VFS Office with the International Passport (Hard Copy) as well as two photocopies + Letter of instruction for biometrics. You will not be attended to with just the photocopies but the good news is that VFS has an office in Abuja where you can equally give your biometrics. the address is stated below

Canada Visa Application Centre, Abuja
Silverbird Entertainment Centre.
Plot 1161, Memorial Drive,2nd Floor,
Central Business District, Abuja

BrightFuturewit:


Thank you deedee0

Uw! Have u started applying to schools?
And I have this perception that most schools prefer medical sciences BSc to natural sciences for admission into Public health, so package your school applications well. u also need statistics background

Yea yea.... Thanks

But won't be in Abuja till 2weeks dats d ish...

teesboy:

It is mandatory to show up at VFS Office with the International Passport (Hard Copy) as well as two photocopies + Letter of instruction for biometrics. You will not be attended to with just the photocopies but the good news is that VFS has an office in Abuja where you can equally give your biometrics. the address is stated below

Canada Visa Application Centre, Abuja
Silverbird Entertainment Centre.
Plot 1161, Memorial Drive,2nd Floor,
Central Business District, Abuja

sarilo4lif:
Yea yea.... Thanks

But won't be in Abuja till 2weeks dats d ish...

You have 30 days from when you submit your online application to give your biometrics, so check your biometrics letter to confirm the last date or arrange for your passport to be sent to you in lagos through courier. Your application will not be processed until they've gotten your biometrics.

Ok thanks really appreciate.

teesboy:

You have 30 days from when you submit your online application to give your biometrics, so check your biometrics letter to confirm the last date or arrange for your passport to be sent to you in lagos through courier. Your application will not be processed until they've gotten your biometrics.

@ thesoj
see below as requested
these are the reasons for first delay:
Travel History

Personal Asset

Purpose of visit

lenght of proposed stay

employment status in your country

Items not included in the first Application but in second application

. SOP

Employment Letter

COI of two companies belonging to my employer:

one relating to oil servicing company in which I am an Accountant
another one is a new company dealing in importation and sales of petroleum products in which i will be transferred to after completing my GC course in international business at Seneca College as an oil trader
A letter from a lawyer explaining in details and tackling the previous reasons for refusal

Consent letter from my wife

.

Kenny, I am yet to hear from you o

God is good.

Wow..... When are you going to pick it up? I can't wait to celebrate with you. Hoping for the best man.

TempusQ:
I just tracked my passport few minutes ago;
"Your processed passport has been dispatched from the Canada Visa Office ACCRA."

@Sholay2011 your post is truly inspiring, I wish you the very best that life has to offer.

TheBae:
@Sholay2011 your post is truly inspiring, I wish you the very best that life has to offer.

Thank you very much. Better days ahead for us all. It is well.

@sholay2011, your story is similar to my sister's. After two painful US visa denials, she decided to apply to a program in Switzerland last November, a few months after applying she found a similar program in Canada and she applied with the same essays and app materials that she used for the Switzerland application. This was the only Canada school she applied to and she barely applied before the deadline, and here we are with her TRV. It is truly amazing.

thesoj:
@sholay2011, your story is similar to my sister's. After painful two US denials, she decided to apply to a program in Switzerland last November, a few months after applying she found a similar program in Canada and she applied the same essays and app materials that she used for the Switzerland application. This was the only Canada school she applied to and she barely applied before the deadline, and here we are with her TRV. It is truly amazing.

Huge congrats to your sister, bro! I just decided to write it all out here...lol.

@NigerianNewbie yeah you can show ur sponsors statement as i also did same also bur i also showed mine bur if ur sponsors account is ok that should do

tayex1:
Kenny, I am yet to hear from you o

hear from me ? pls i must have skipped ur question pls ask again

Okay...
Thanks!!!

Onyeoma3:


I'm yet to attend a mass celebrated in Latin though, all na English

Thanks!!!
My dear TheBae...
Sending you PM loading...

TheBae:
I thought today was a dispatch day. Not much news on the thread. You guys should please keep us posted.
@TempusQ best of luck

Congrats!!!

sholay2011:
Just got passport request today oo. God is great.

sholay2011:
Just got passport request today oo. God is great.

Congrats bro, So happy to hear of of people still receiving good news!

So, i received passport dispatch message without medical passed msg and application approved msg. So, i received passport dispatch message without medical passed msg and application approved msg.

So, i received passport dispatch message without medical passed msg and application approved msg. So,Account updated to passport dispatche without medical passed msg and application approved msg.

sholay2011:

Huge congrats to your sister, bro! I just decided to write it all out here...lol.

Brother, congratulations once again!!!

No. Just state clearly why you chose it.

BrightFuturewit:
Hello House. I am a new member hoping to do my masters in Canada next year.
I have a bsc in microbiology and im looking at a Masters in Public Health. Can this be a course mismatch to the visa officer?

Your bank cards and copy of sponsor's SOA should be fine.

NigerianNewbie:




Hello gurus in the house.
Kindly assist with the question.

@thesoj @tnuola @Onyeoma amongst others

Thanks.

NigerianNewbie:


Question please @the bold part. For individuals who will receive monthly allowances from home, will having the SOA of the sponsor do, or do they expect to see a SOA belonging to the student, fully funded and corroborating the cards presented? E.G. Diamond bank SOA for Mr. A and a card showing Mr. A's name on it?

dont worry yourself too much bro.just come along with ur sponsor soa will do and any funding prove for m.sc students.And make sure your phone ba3 is not dead if you need to show them any doc on ur phone.And m.sc students shld make sure you have register for ur courses to avoid been delayed at poe.

My experience at Toronto poe was short
Officer: Why are you in canada?
Me:For studies
Officer:Pass your passport, intro letter from cic,proof of payment(paid half tuition tho,jst completed the payment after i got here) and admission letter
ME:Gave her all
Officer:How are going to pay for the remaining fees?
ME:My sponsor will provide that
Officer:Who is your sponsor?
ME:My dad
Officer:Okay,have your sit and let me prepare your paperwork
5minutes later i got my paperwork
ME:Mam,am i not going to get the intro letter back
Officer:No,its mine now
Me:Okay,thanks bye
Left to claim my baggages and waited patiently at the arrival to meet my bro once more after 2years
finito!!!

Provided you're in Lagos already, let someone who knows where you kept your passport send it via courier to you.

My 2 cent...

sarilo4lif:
Ok thanks really appreciate.

Thanks for this response sis.
I'm still not settled on if to state it or not. This form (bottom of page four) says to state it, but it seems not everyone states it.

deedee0:
I think ur bro is good to go, just package his application as tight as your sister's app.
I don't think it's a rule that you must state your dependants as a sponsor. Sponsor can just state the amt he's making available and the reason why he's sponsoring, and the relationship between him/her and the applicant.

Reposting...

Thanks guys/gals for the suggestions.
@teesboy @TheBae @tnuola Based on your previous responses to my initial post, are you guys/gals suggesting the sponsor should not state his number of dependents? Or should he state he has one dependent but not go into any details about the dependent? @Team12 and @hayqinsbFX I also want to hear your thoughts on this . The question is: would the sponsor be opening a potential can of worms if he discusses in his letter his sponsorship of the other dependent (my sister, who is going to Canada in January). Fyi, there is enough money in the account for both.

TheBae:
I understand you but if I were you, I'd let sleeping dogs lie since she's not his daughter or spouse. Think about it well sha. If you decide to go ahead and mention it, your brother will need supernatural ties to Nigeria. Lol best of luck either way

tnuola:
The sponsor dsnt need to state it tho. Sometimes giving to much info can be ones undoing. As long as there's enough funds in the account for both siblings just keep it simple.

teesboy:
Correct me if I am wrong. if your sisters program is 1-year, I think that by effectively paying all tuition and living expenses for your sister in full, i really do not see her as a dependant of your brother anymore since all financial obligations have been met for the entire program + her personal savings as well.

@teesboy: my sister's program is two years so the sponsor is still responsible for her second year (her savings should cover about half the second year's costs though).

Pele bros.

waleakins:
So, i received passport dispatch message without medical passed msg and application approved msg. So,Account updated to passport dispatche without medical passed msg and application approved msg.