bamjay:



thanks. unilag doesnt give out transcripts to private addresses and i would need the tramscript to scan and attach to my application. my regular transcript has already been obtained. i already applied for my diploma transcript. i paid d money and filled the form. i was told to wait for six weeks only to be told after sixvweeks that i have to write a letter and i notin lag. presently doing my nysc. pls how does the WES work out in this situation?tnks

Unilag will give you your dip transcript. The regulations for regular transcript doesn't follow here. You have to keep pestering them, that's the only way. As for wes, you need to find out about wes evaluation at www.wes.org . Explaining that will be too long.

MiniMicro03:
Hello house,


I've been a silent reader since part 8, and this thread has taught me a lot and kept me informed. It has been intriguing reading various people's victories & struggles to get a study permit.

I'm going to share my success story or at least add my information to this post so it's helpful to people who may need it. 


Mode of application Online

Applied 11th August 2015

Biometrics 12th August 2015

Medical call 9th October 2015

Medical done 13th October 2015 

Passports request 21st October 2015

Picked up passports 26th October 2015

School: Conestoga College (Mobile Solutions Development) PgD


Documents submitted:

Statements of accounts converted ($70,000CAD)

Receipt of school fees for a year ($13,980CAD)

No sponsors

All CIC forms

Work related documents (Letter of appointment, promotion, future employment letter)

Family documents (Siblings birth certificate)

Transcripts (Undergraduate and Masters degree and other certifications)

Police Character Certificate

SOP (Very solid SOP)

Also really good travel history (We've been to over 10 countries).


So my application was for myself and a sibling, (both students). This application was a bit different because we have lived in Nigeria for below 6 months and we were not sure we would need to do medicals but they requested it. For someone is in a similar situation, you will be asked to do medicals. Also, we both have a masters degree from the UK in Information Technology and our Undergraduate degree was in Human Resources (unrelated). We had to write a really solid SOP that talked about our background in management and our transition to  IT also, how a PGD will be significant in the growth of our career. We have zero study gap, so we didn't have to justify that. 

In summary, I believe preparation was key to a successful application. Please read older posts, it helps. If it helps, we are 25 years old, single with no kids.

Special shout out to theSoj and every other contributor. You guys are awesome.

@Chigoziri, here's your cue. PGD after masters. Just justify it in your SOP.

Mdreams101:
know i didnt and they never ask me to come for a medical test,i did just the travel insurance,i was invited by my brother

If you applied online and they're requesting your passport without upfront medicals nor medical request then my guesses are;
1. You may have applied for a visa category that does not require you to stay in Canada beyond 6months
2. VO oversight

Zionplace:
I did upfront medical, do I inform the IOM I have submitted my application? Pls reply me.

Provided you uploaded your e-medical form which was given you after your upfront medicals before submitting your application, you won't need to inform IOM. They'll simply forward your test results to CIC to determine whether you passed or not. When CIC makes a decision they'll update the medical column on your profile as 'passed'.

When you'll need to contact IOM is if CIC sends you a medical request despite having done your upront and uploading the form.

freeR1:


Unilag will give you your dip transcript. The regulations for regular transcript doesn't follow here. You have to keep pestering them, that's the only way. As for wes, you need to find out about wes evaluation at www.wes.org . Explaining that will be too long.

thanks a lot.really

LIST OF TRV HOPEFULS (WINTER - JAN 2016)

S/N -- Moniker -- Date Of Submission -- Mode Of Submission -- Institution -- Level Of Study -- Status

1. Abigeh -- August 12 -- Online -- UOttawa -- M.Eng
2. Oluseyiman -- August 24 -- Paper -- Lambton -- PGD
3. Morgan2006 -- August 27 -- Paper -- Lambton -- PGD
4. Favourities101 -- September 3 -- Online -- UOttawa -- M.Eng
5. Lakusi -- September 7 -- Online -- URegina -- M.Eng
6. Aigbogun01 -- September 9 -- Paper -- URegina -- M.Eng -- MEDICALS
7. Oboh -- September 14 -- Paper -- URegina -- M.Eng -- MEDICALS
8. Orhfor1 -- September 15 -- Paper -- UOttawa -- M.Eng -- MEDICALS
9. Khalesi -- September 26 -- Online -- UOttawa -- M.Eng -- TRV
10. EmmaMSC -- October 2 -- Online -- URegina -- M.Eng
12. thesojBro -- October 5 -- Online -- Conestoga -- PGD
13. Dotmons -- October 6 -- Online -- URegina -- M.Sc
14. Beyeta -- October 7 -- Online -- UWindsor -- M.Sc
15. Obiscolly -- October 10 -- Online --- UManitoba -- M.Sc
16. Ikem01-- October 12 -- Online -- UOttawa -- M.Eng
17. Olamitunposi -- October 14 -- Paper -- Vancouver Island Uni -- PGD
18. Ajaereogechi-- July 21 -- Paper-- Georgian College -- TRV
19.Minimicro03 -- August 11 -- Online -- Conestoga College -- TRV
20. Thefavouredgirl -- August 19 -- Paper -- Conestoga College -- TRV
21. Fexy50 -- October 23 --Paper -- Thompson Rivers University --PGD
22. Ohavees -- October 23 -- Paper -- Lambton College -- PGD
23. Zionplace -- October 11 -- Online -- McGill Uni -- PhD
24. Brvheart -- June 22 -- -- TRV


If you have admission and have applied for TRV

Please provide the following information below:

*Submission date*
*Institution*
*Mode of submission: Online/Paper*
*Level of study*

**UPDATED**
[/b][/quote]

True talk. I completely agree that PGD after masters or even Diploma/Advanced Diploma after BSc can fetch one a TRV. But I think there is an extraordinarily high burden of proof on the applicant to convince the VO to grant the TRV otherwise "Purpose of Visit" will be a quick reason for denial. This is why as a rule of thumb I would mostly advise against it unless the applicant can write a very very convincing SOP to make the case for it.

Also, an applicant like @MiniMicro03 is relatively young, and is not a risky applicant whatsoever because he/she had visited ten countries in the past. Additionally, @MiniMicro03 is a self-sponsor with over $70,000 (at the age of 25)! All this would likely allay any concerns that the applicant might be an intending immigrant who is desperately trying to run away from Naija.

Most applicants on this thread trying to go for PGD after masters or Diploma/Advanced Diploma after BSc are complex applicants with little to no travel history or relatively lower savings (<$20,000 in most cases) or a patchy employment history. Furthermore, many such applicants don't sufficiently explain in their SOP why they are not going for a higher degree. Thus getting a TRV for a lower degree has been a tall task for most applicants here.

Having said that, I congratulate @MiniMicro03 for his/her TRV. Your successful application once again confirms that VOs view each applicant independently and there isn't a hard and fast formula (in the strict sense) to getting a TRV. I applaud your efforts at putting together an excellent application. Congrats again man/ma'am. Also, thanks for sharing your story.

This is also a cautionary tale for those who want quick and fast advice on how to package their TRV application... as @miniMicro03 said, patiently read the thread and customize your application to your own situation.

Khalesi:
@Chigoziri, here's your cue. PGD after masters. Just justify it in your SOP.

Submitted 23rd October paper route Thompson rivers university Pgd

Khalesi:
LIST OF TRV HOPEFULS (WINTER - JAN 2016)

S/N -- Moniker -- Date Of Submission -- Mode Of Submission -- Institution -- Level Of Study -- Status

1. Abigeh -- August 12 -- Online -- UOttawa -- M.Eng
2. Oluseyiman -- August 24 -- Paper -- Lambton -- PGD
3. Morgan2006 -- August 27 -- Paper -- Lambton -- PGD
4. Favourities101 -- September 3 -- Online -- UOttawa -- M.Eng
5. Lakusi -- September 7 -- Online -- URegina -- M.Eng
6. Aigbogun01 -- September 9 -- Paper -- URegina -- M.Eng -- MEDICALS
7. Oboh -- September 14 -- Paper -- URegina -- M.Eng -- MEDICALS
8. Orhfor1 -- September 15 -- Paper -- UOttawa -- M.Eng -- MEDICALS
9. Khalesi -- September 26 -- Online -- UOttawa -- M.Eng -- TRV
10. EmmaMSC -- October 2 -- Online -- URegina -- M.Eng
12. thesojBro -- October 5 -- Online -- Conestoga -- PGD
13. Dotmons -- October 6 -- Online -- URegina -- M.Sc
14. Beyeta -- October 7 -- Online -- UWindsor -- M.Sc
15. Obiscolly -- October 10 -- Online --- UManitoba -- M.Sc
16. Ikem01-- October 12 -- Online -- UOttawa -- M.Eng
17. Olamitunposi -- October 14 -- Paper -- Vancouver Island Uni -- PGD
18. Ajaereogechi-- July 21 -- Paper-- Georgian College -- TRV
19.Minimicro03 -- August 11 -- Online -- Conestoga College -- TRV
20. Thefavouredgirl -- August 19 -- Paper -- Conestoga College -- TRV

If you have admission and have applied for TRV

Please provide the following information below:

*Submission date*
*Institution*
*Mode of submission: Online/Paper*
*Level of study*

**UPDATED**
[/b]

idolda:
Happy Sunday house, is there anyone currently studying Postgraduate certificate in nursing in Conestoga college on this forum? I need to ask some specific questions privately.

am going to niagara
college.

Thank you Khalesi and thesoj, Just like you said, i will need to strongly convince the VO in my SOP. As for travel history mentioned by thesoj, i have visited 2 european countries ( 2wice each) and 1 asian country (once) plus 4 African countries (if that counts). As for funds, not an issue, I have saved quite some amount ( remember am applying for 2016 fall or 2017 winter) so my funds will be very high by then and i am sponsoring myself. I will go on study leave, i am paid in USD over 7500 net per month and i will continue to get paid for 4months while i am on study leave. my hubby will not join immediately so my ties backhome will be justified. I have worked in Banks for 8years now. Above all the special Grace of God will follow me as usual anyday i am ready to apply for a TVR . I can see Conestoga college has anointing and i will tap into. Thank you once again for your advice.

[quote author=thesoj post=39389037]True talk. I completely agree that PGD after masters or even Diploma/Advanced Diploma after BSc can fetch one a TRV. But I think there is an extraordinarily high burden of proof on the applicant to convince the VO to grant the TRV otherwise "Purpose of Visit" will be a quick reason for denial. This is why as a rule of thumb I would mostly advice against it unless the applicant can write a very very convincing SOP to make the case for it.

Also, an applicant like @MiniMicro03 is relatively young, and is not a risky applicant whatsoever because he/she had visited ten countries in the past. Additionally, @MiniMicro03 is a self-sponsor with over $70,000 (at the age of 25)! All this would likely allay any concerns that the applicant might be an intending immigrant who is desperately trying to run away from Naija.

Most applicants on this thread trying to go for PGD after masters or Diploma/Advanced Diploma after BSc are complex applicants with little to no travel history or relatively lower savings (<$20,000 in most cases) or a patchy employment history. Furthermore, many such applicants don't sufficiently explain in their SOP why they are not going for a higher degree. Thus getting a TRV for a lower degree has been a tall task for most applicants here.

Having said that, I congratulate @MiniMicro03 for his/her TRV. Your successful application once again confirms that VOs view each applicant independently and there isn't a hard and fast formula (in the strict sense) to getting a TRV. I applaud your efforts at putting together an excellent application. Congrats again man/ma'am. Also, thanks for sharing your story.

This is also a cautionary tale for those who want quick and fast advice on how to package their TRV application... as @miniMicro03 said, patiently read the thread and customize your application to your own situation.

Hello house
I have an admission letter for January start , can I submit my application this week or is it already late ?

Hello house
I have an admission letter for January start , can I submit an application this week or is it already late ?

You are welcome. Good points. I would still suggest applying for MSc or MBA if you can though. Have you considered uOttawa? They are a fully bilingual university and you could apply for a program there in French as well -- most of their programs are taught in both English and French. Look up their MSc in Management or their MBA. You could pick the French-taught option, in which case uOttawa would significantly reduce your tuition such that you pay the same amount as Canadian students. Also, uOttawa is located only about a ten-minute drive from the Quebec border so you would have access to a whole lot of francophone as well as anglophone job opportunities.

chigoziri7:
Thank you Khalesi and thesoj, Just like you said, i will need to strongly convince the VO in my SOP. As for travel history mentioned by thesoj, i have visited 2 european countries ( 2wice each) and 1 asian country (once) plus 4 African countries (if that counts). As for funds, not an issue, I have saved quite some amount ( remember am applying for 2016 fall or 2017 winter) so my funds will be very high by then and i am sponsoring myself. I will go on study leave, i am paid in USD over 7500 net per month and i will continue to get paid for 4months while i am on study leave. my hubby will not join immediately so my ties backhome will be justified. I have worked in Banks for 8years now. Above all the special Grace of God will follow me as usual anyday i am ready to apply for a TVR . I can see Conestoga college has anointing and i will tap into. Thank you once again for your advice.

thesoj:
You are welcome. Good points. I would still suggest applying for MSc or MBA if you can though. Have you considered uOttawa? They are a fully bilingual university and you could apply for a program there in French as well -- most of their programs are taught either in English or French. Look up their MSc in Management or their MBA. You could pick the French-taught option, in which case uOttawa would significantly reduce your tuition such that you pay the same amount as Canadian students. Also, uOttawa is located only about a ten-minute drive from the Quebec border so you would have access to a whole lot of francophone as well as anglophone job opportunities.

Many thanks dear..God bless you. I am checking them out now. funny enough i havent. I have already applied to U of Regina - Masters in HR and U of Windsor - Msc HRM. Just tot i can do 2 more colleges - Seneca and Conestoga for Graduate certificate in HR just to broaden my chances of admission. I will also check out Uottawa. God will continue to bless you as guide and advice people here..Amen

i received2 mail that my passport have been dispatched without medical after two months.what do you think guys?and is paper route .

thesoj:
You are welcome. Good points. I would still suggest applying for MSc or MBA if you can though. Have you considered uOttawa? They are a fully bilingual university and you could apply for a program there in French as well -- most of their programs are taught in both English and French. Look up their MSc in Management or their MBA. You could pick the French-taught option, in which case uOttawa would significantly reduce your tuition such that you pay the same amount as Canadian students. Also, uOttawa is located only about a ten-minute drive from the Quebec border so you would have access to a whole lot of francophone as well as anglophone job opportunities.

@thesoj you're so on point. You've spoken from a depth of knowledge. Thanks for sharing. Oya o Chigoziri seems uOttawa is the place for you after all

hello nairalanders please my brother got an email today.. he applied last month and they sent him a mail talking about dispatched processed passport and they gave him a tracking number.. please guys what's the meaning

darefestus:


Baba, let him/her upload just the bank details of both ( SOA sheets and references) in the finance section if they are voluminous.

Then attach the sponsorship letter and other business documents plus his/her own supporting docs with the LOE .

Note: He/she should dedicate the first page of the LOE to detailing the documents uploaded in each section.

That'd be just perfect.

Btw, which UofL campus are you @? I'm at the Mains.

Thanks.
Also at the main campus

Princepoldi:
Hello house
I have an admission letter for January start , can I submit my application this week or is it already late ?

Its not too late you still have 8 weeks for ur trv processing. You can do upfront medical to speed up ur application.

Shegzy2912:
hello nairalanders please my brother got an email today.. he applied last month and they sent him a mail talking about dispatched processed passport and they gave him a tracking number.. please guys what's the meaning

Did he do upfront medical? If not, I'm sorry he's being delayed.

metrecube:
Is ur cgpa less than 2.1? If not u can apply for master by course. Some unis accept students to PhD with master by course. But if you insist on pgd, you will need to explain to VO why you are going for pgd instead of masters tru your SOP. Cheers.

I have a second class Upper and 2 years work experience. In my field it is nearly impossible to find a school that allows PHD through masters by course and even when you do, getting a supervisor without publications would be almost Mission Impossible. The pgd i have opted for, though related to my field is interdisciplinary and doesn't have a masters program in any Canadian school i know. I will try and work on the SOP, I guess i will just keep the Pgd as a last resort. Thanks for your reply.

please how do i apply for the 2016/17 Canadian visa lottery...

Hello all, I want to know if there's anyone here that has proceeded to masters after completion of post grad certificate. I have an offer for post grad cert at a college and I want to know the possibility of getting my masters done afterwards. Thank you

Good morning Opesyy and all,

Dalhousie is requesting for letter of Financial Support as shown in their app form for graduate level... am I meant to include proof of financial support too?

Hello everyone, I have been trying to call the IOM health centre to book an appointment but the line has been switched off since yesterday. This is the number 08072191112. Is there another number I could call?? Urgent please. Tnx

Khalesi:
LIST OF TRV HOPEFULS (WINTER - JAN 2016)

S/N -- Moniker -- Date Of Submission -- Mode Of Submission -- Institution -- Level Of Study -- Status

1. Abigeh -- August 12 -- Online -- UOttawa -- M.Eng
2. Oluseyiman -- August 24 -- Paper -- Lambton -- PGD
3. Morgan2006 -- August 27 -- Paper -- Lambton -- PGD
4. Favourities101 -- September 3 -- Online -- UOttawa -- M.Eng
5. Lakusi -- September 7 -- Online -- URegina -- M.Eng
6. Aigbogun01 -- September 9 -- Paper -- URegina -- M.Eng -- MEDICALS
7. Oboh -- September 14 -- Paper -- URegina -- M.Eng -- MEDICALS
8. Orhfor1 -- September 15 -- Paper -- UOttawa -- M.Eng -- MEDICALS
9. Khalesi -- September 26 -- Online -- UOttawa -- M.Eng -- TRV
10. EmmaMSC -- October 2 -- Online -- URegina -- M.Eng
12. thesojBro -- October 5 -- Online -- Conestoga -- PGD
13. Dotmons -- October 6 -- Online -- URegina -- M.Sc
14. Beyeta -- October 7 -- Online -- UWindsor -- M.Sc
15. Obiscolly -- October 10 -- Online --- UManitoba -- M.Sc
16. Ikem01-- October 12 -- Online -- UOttawa -- M.Eng
17. Olamitunposi -- October 14 -- Paper -- Vancouver Island Uni -- PGD
18. Ajaereogechi-- July 21 -- Paper-- Georgian College -- TRV
19.Minimicro03 -- August 11 -- Online -- Conestoga College -- TRV
20. Thefavouredgirl -- August 19 -- Paper -- Conestoga College -- TRV
21. Fexy50 -- October 23 --Paper -- Thompson Rivers University --PGD

If you have admission and have applied for TRV

Please provide the following information below:

*Submission date*
*Institution*
*Mode of submission: Online/Paper*
*Level of study*

**UPDATED**
[/b]

Submitted 23rd of october..
Lambton college
Paper route
Pgd

Bamz:
Good morning Opesyy and all,

Dalhousie is requesting for letter of Financial Support as shown in their app form for graduate level... am I meant to include proof of financial support too?

no..You just need to upload a letter from your sponsor showing that he/she will responsible for fees and expenses in school..

hope this helps

Pinkygrace:


mizbaby are you in canada already. that course is only for international student who are in canada already. please do confirm sha. i applied against fall 2016, am already in canada. january is already wait listed. As men of honor....

Pinkygrace I'm in Nigeria, I kinda applied on d rebound. I wanted to do an Msc in university of Alberta but my gpa was 3.59/5.0 which did not meet their 3.0/4.0 minimum. I even found a professor that was willing to supervise me there. Pls what schools do u think can accept my gpa? I really need to start a program next year. Thanks.

thesoj, ayooluwatoni ..loads of thanks to you, and all those who have be given me helpful guidelines, after my visa was delayed in september 2015, i am about to reapply within the next two weeks so i can meet up. i am done with my SOP, and i would like you to help check it out if its ok. here is my email, samadedeji739@yahoo.com
1. pls and pls i would be expecting your response on ma email so i can forward it to u.
2. pls to which email address do i forward my previous medicals since i have done it before.
3. will i need to do biometrics again...
4.paper route or online application, which is better and faster? thanks NL's in anticipation for your quick response.

I submitted my application without a medical report, can I still submit it again, though they haven't request for it