YinksXO:
Long post alert!

This process was for my 15 year old daughter to go for a High school program in Nova Scotia, process is very similar to a college application so I relied on information received from nairaland.

Documents submitted:
All IMME forms
Secondary school transcript - JS 3 to SS 2
Applicant's recent passport data page and stamped pages of old passport
Sister's birth certificate
Parents passport data page
SOP 4 pages
Custodian Letter (she's a minor)
Letter of admission

POF
School fees and accommodation receipt - CAD 19,050
Bank statement of me and my husband's coy account - USD 17,000 & USD 10,000 respectively (printed statement before paying fees from one of the accounts), mine was 5.5 months and husband's was 6months old
Bank reference letters for the 2 coys ( my own stated I was the sole signatory but my husband's own didn't state that)
Board resolution letters from both companies, confirming financial support for our daughter
Business registration documents for both companies incl co2&co7, TCC, MEMAT, one invoice & PO
Notarized sponsorship letter by us as parents confirming our financial support to our daughter
Survey plan for 2 different lands, one in our joint name the other in my name



Timeline
Upfront medical - 15th May 2020
Application submitted - 24th May 2020
Medical passed - 17th June 2020
(No notification for medical passed, checked sometime in July and saw it while eligibility and background check was in progress)
Webform sent - 30th July 2020
(I stated that application process was 8weeks as at time of submission and intended high school was going to start on the 8th of September and needed information on status)
CIC response - 4th August 2020
(Generic response received stating delay is being caused by covid-19 and we should hang on)
1st stage visa approval - 6th of August 2020
(Approval in principle)
Biometrics enrollment - 24/08/2020 ( booked appointment online 20/08/2020, account updated within an hour of completing it)

BVL - 25th Nov 2020
Sent web form about 2-3 weeks prior to receiving BVL asking for update as application has gone beyond standard processing time, got no acknowledgement or response initially, wasn't surprised as the province had not started allowing Int'l students at secondary school level.

I later received a response from my 1st webform to Guanzu, it didn't say anything just FYA of a forwarded mail to TR enquiries. I sent another set of webforms and mails saying that I've received BVL but no final decision yet, sent this once a week for 2 weeks.

PPR - 15th Dec 2020

15th Dec 2020 - sent PP to VFS via DHL 2-way courier
16th Dec 2020 - 1st mail from VFS saying PP has been sent to IRCC from Lagos VAC
21st Dec 2020 - 2nd email from VFS saying decision envelope has been received from IRCC 1.01pm and will be dispatched to visa application centre
21st Dec 2020 - 3rd email from VFS saying application has been received at visa application centre, Abuja 1.03pm
21st Dec 2020 - 4th email from VFS saying application has been received and under processing at IRCC 2.28pm
23rd Dec 2020 - 5th email saying decision envelope has been received from IRCC 12.22pm at VAC Abuja and is ready for collection
23rd Dec 2020 - 6th email saying decision envelope has been received from IRCC 1.04pm and will be dispatched to VAC where application was done
23rd Dec 2020 - 7th email saying decision envelope has been received from IRCC 1.18pm and has been dispatched to VAC Abuja
23rd Dec 2020 - GC key shows application was approved 23/12/20, no email received. VFS tracking says processed passport has been dispatched from visa office to VAC
24th Dec 2020 - IRCC mail, counterfoil received
24th Dec 2020 - IRCC mail, LOI received
29th Dec 2020 - 8th email saying decision envelope has been received from IRCC at 10.32am at VAC, Lagos and is ready for collection
29th Dec 2020 - 9th mail saying decision envelope has been collected from VAC at 11.11am
VFS tracking says decision envelope has been couriered from VAC, on vide courier partner
30th Dec 2020 - passport delivered by DHL at about 1pm

I know VFS Lagos has gotten a lot of bad reviews but I swear I didn't have to call to follow up or send emails, I had even put my mind to receiving it in February but lo and behold, it's here!

Special thank you to everyone that takes time out to respond to enquiries, God bless you and may everyone looking for a favourable response, get it shortly.

Happy new year, folks!

Congratulations to her, and your family !!

I studied political science and international relations but not in Nigeria, Cotonou. So I did my PPA I’m a school and I was given PHE to teach. And yes I graduated with 2.1.. please I need help on how to go about it maybe to apply for PGD or masters

lentomac:

Hi,

You are welcome


-What did you study?

- Do you have a 2.1/2.2 or 3rd Class?

- Is your NYSC Job (PPA) related to what you studied in school?

Is there a WhatsApp group or Telegraph for Selkirk students ?

Yo.. i just got my stamped passport back and i'm hoping to travel soon. If you are also going to Canada in the upcoming week then text me via email lets link up.

ImDStar:
Please I sent you a mail.

Okay I just replied

Pls o. Who is going to Brandon university or applying to Brandon. Let's share ideas.

Chiphunter:
I studied political science and international relations but not in Nigeria, Cotonou. So I did my PPA I’m a school and I was given PHE to teach. And yes I graduated with 2.1.. please I need help on how to go about it maybe to apply for PGD or masters

Ok,

I think with your 2.1, you are good to go for a Masters Program

You can also go for a PGD as well but on a condition you have a cogent reason why you are going for a PGD instead of a Masters, cos for Visa Processing, u gonna need to explain that

First of all,

Google this Programs

- MA in Global Governance
University of Waterloo, Ontario

- MA in Global Politics
McMaster University, Ontario

Also, there is a link I do see here in the forum where you can check for MASTERS Program related to your field, u can also check for PGD programs there aswell


Open this links, you would see Masters in Political Science & related Programs in Various Canadian Universities, you can also search for more related Masters Program there

https://www.universitystudy.ca/search-programs/?k=Political+science&program_level_merged=Master%27s+degree&program_language=ENGLISH

https://www.universitystudy.ca/search-programs/?k=Conflict&program_level_merged=Master%27s+degree&program_language=ENGLISH

https://www.universitystudy.ca/search-programs/?k=International+relations&program_level_merged=Master%27s+degree&program_language=ENGLISH

After you are through with the above content, the contents in the link below is your next plug, take your time and go through everything you see there

Guides/Procedures on how to apply for MASTERS or PH.D programs in Canadian Universities, Secure a Supervisor (Professor) and also get possible FUNDING (SCHOLARSHIP)
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/111#90933556


You can ask questions so members in the forum who have experience on this (Masters, PHD) would be able to guide you more (based on their experience)

Chiphunter:
Hello guys. I’m new here and I’m trying to apply for the Canada study permit. But I need help pointing me to the right direction about how to proceed with it. I just finished my NYSC this year. Please guys

For Information about Canada Study Permit Application

Go to Page 1 of this thread, there are whole lot of referenced information there

Additionally,

You can check out the content in the link below, you gonna learn a lot as well there

CANADA STUDY VISA APPLICATION FULL GUIDE (D-I-Y) & other Useful Information pertaining to Canada Study Visa
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/341#94059644

Thank you so much. I tried sending you a private message now. Please check to know if you receive it also. What are my chances if I apply for PGD instead.

lentomac:

For Information about Canada Study Permit Application

Go to Page 1 of this thread, there are whole lot of referenced information there

Additionally,

You can check out the content in the link below, you gonna learn a lot as well there

CANADA STUDY VISA APPLICATION FULL GUIDE (D-I-Y) & other Useful Information pertaining to Canada Study Visa
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/341#94059644

Chimzy4real

People usually opt for 2 years PGD, or do 2 different PGDs, so they start with 1 and immediately register for another before the end of the first one, to be able to qualify for 2/3 years PGWP.

Chimzy4real:
You know the pgwp is just a year. Doesn't give enough time for someone to do all this preparation.

Ikechuqu

You can use your Nigerian number, or that of anyone you know in Canada if they agree

Ikechuqu:
Pls for those that have traveled to CAN, what number did you use for the ArriveCAN App?

Is one able to get a mobile number at the Canadian Airport?

Pls urgent response needed, my trip is this week.

Chiphunter:
Thank you so much. I tried sending you a private message now. Please check to know if you receive it also. What are my chances if I apply for PGD instead.

You are welcome

So sorry I don't respond to PM. I won't be available, I can only answer questions here in the forum when I come Online. Thanks for the understanding.

About Chances for PGD Admission, there are chances you would likely get the Admission for the PGD, but how well you convince a Visa Officer treating your Application why you are going for a PGD instead of a Masters is where you would need to work on, and that is explained in a document called SOP. Check that link about Canada I posted initially, you would see something related to SOP Guidelines there.

These are the Reasons why I said you should take your time and go through all of those contents in the links in to to, so after checking them all out, you can come here in the forum to ask further questions on things you are not clear of.

Also there are other things that you would need to take note of in order to increase your Visa Chances e.g Proof of Funds, Ties to home country etc.

Thank you very much. I will go through them now. Just trying to know my chances if I apply for the PGD. Thank you for explanation. God bless you

lentomac:

You are welcome

So sorry I don't respond to PM. I won't be available, I can only answer questions here in the forum when I come Online. Thanks for the understanding.

About Chances for PGD Admission, there are chances you would likely get the Admission for the PGD, but how well you convince a Visa Officer treating your Application why you are going for a PGD instead of a Masters is where you would need to work on, and that is explained in a document called SOP. Check that link about Canada I posted initially, you would see something related to SOP Guidelines there.

These are the Reasons why I said you should take your time and go through all of those contents in the links in to to, so after checking them all out, you can come here in the forum to ask further questions on things you are not clear of.

Also there are other things that you would need to take note of in order to increase your Visa Chances e.g Proof of Funds, Ties to home country etc.

Hello Guys, this enquiry is for a "special" Friend of mine. Its been over a month now since She applied for a study Visa to Canada and her resumption date is 18th January, the problem now is that last week she received the NSE letter informing her to submit IELTS and a year statement of account on or before 14th of January. The major Challenge here is the IELTS, been that there is no schedule date for Paper based test till the 9th of January and the IELTS result she has, the score for the reading is less than 6. Please I need Advice on next course of action . Note her typing speed is super low if you know what i mean .

owolabia:
Hi everyone. Any paper application still waiting for approval?

I'm seeing myself alone in Kenya office

You are not alone. We are many self. God will see us through.

Sleekigboguy:
Yo.. i just got my stamped passport back and i'm hoping to travel soon. If you are also going to Canada in the upcoming week then text me via email lets link up.

Congratulations, please when did you make payment for passport return. I made payment on the 14th and received an email on the 21st that it has been dispatched, since then nothing.

Please can someone assist me here.
My dad is a PR in Canada and I want him to sponsor me for the study route in migrating.
My question is I'm married now with a child. Is it possible I migrate with my wife and my child while my dad serves as the sponsor?

Arosam

Has she thought of deferring her admission to the next start date? Even with NSE she needs 20 days or more to get a decision, without NSE it can take months.

Best wishes

Arosam:
Hello Guys, this enquiry is for a "special" Friend of mine. Its been over a month now since She applied for a study Visa to Canada and her resumption date is 18th January, the problem now is that last week she received the NSE letter informing her to submit IELTS and a year statement of account on or before 14th of January. The major Challenge here is the IELTS, been that there is no schedule date for Paper based test till the 9th of January and the IELTS result she has, the score for the reading is less than 6. Please I need Advice on next course of action . Note her typing speed is super low if you know what i mean .

Hrmadrid

If you go with your whole family at once, plus your dad in Canada, what do you plan to use as your home tie? Is it strong enough? If yes, you can go ahead. Otherwise, I’ll advice you to apply alone and use your wife and kid as your home tie. Then apply for them after you’ve gotten your own permit.

Home ties are things that compel you to return to your country after your studies. For temporary visa, even if they know most people won’t return, they still need you to prove to them that you will return. Examples of home ties; family, business, landed properties etc

Best wishes

hrmadrid:
Please can someone assist me here.
My dad is a PR in Canada and I want him to sponsor me for the study route in migrating.
My question is I'm married now with a child. Is it possible I migrate with my wife and my child while my dad serves as the sponsor?

Hello Chiphunter,

May I ask your reason for wanting a PGD even when you’re qualified for a masters? If I read well


Best wishes

Chiphunter:
Thank you so much. I tried sending you a private message now. Please check to know if you receive it also. What are my chances if I apply for PGD instead.

Arosam:
Hello Guys, this enquiry is for a "special" Friend of mine. Its been over a month now since She applied for a study Visa to Canada and her resumption date is 18th January, the problem now is that last week she received the NSE letter informing her to submit IELTS and a year statement of account on or before 14th of January. The major Challenge here is the IELTS, been that there is no schedule date for Paper based test till the 9th of January and the IELTS result she has, the score for the reading is less than 6. Please I need Advice on next course of action . Note her typing speed is super low if you know what i mean .

Deferring is the best option as @chocs mentioned. I completely missed the resumption date first time I read through.

gbengaadet:

You are not alone. We are many self. God will see us through.

Ameen
.your timeline pls

I’m checking my option for both.
What would you advise due to the fact that I schooled in Cotonou

Chocs:
Hello Chiphunter,

May I ask your reason for wanting a PGD even when you’re qualified for a masters? If I read well


Best wishes

Babyboy2020:


Sorry ... mine was accepted tho ... I sent it directly to Canadian high commission Lagos

As in ehh, for what reason. Its the same canada na. Has ur eligibility started?

Important news for travellers: The federal government says it plans to require air travellers to test negative for COVID-19 before landing in Canada. All passengers on flights entering Canada will require a negative PCR test three days before their arrival. No news yet on when the requirement will be in place. Will update as we hear more.

@just mellow @ frank @ all.

My uncle will be sending me a total sum of 8m to cover for my first year expenses including flight into my personal account. This account hasnt been running well over the time, so i am presenting it majorly to show that i will have access to my uncle fund for the period of my two years. The maximum amount that has entered this account at once is 100k. I was sent a sum of 600k into this same account today. This money belongs to my brother and I will be moving it out to him tomorrow morning. I am kind of worried now if I will need to explain to the VO about the 600k, or I don't have to since the money didn't stay in my account and it's not as if I am considering using it as part of fund for my study. Please I need your say on this. Thanks

fratermathy:
Important news for travellers: The federal government says it plans to require air travellers to test negative for COVID-19 before landing in Canada. All passengers on flights entering Canada will require a negative PCR test three days before their arrival. No news yet on when the requirement will be in place. Will update as we hear more.

Thanks a lot for the update but just to enquire further, would it be possible you post the source of this info so one can read more details. I am not really clear about the update.

olasubomy:


Thanks a lot for the update but just to enquire further, would it be possible you post the source of this info so one can read more details. I am not really clear about the update.

https://montrealgazette.com/pmn/news-pmn/canada-news-pmn/federal-officials-to-deliver-briefing-on-covid-19-as-case-counts-in
crease/wcm/b4f7ef22-4e5f-4d1a-8339-887ddf84c930

YinksXO:
Long post alert!

This process was for my 15 year old daughter to go for a High school program in Nova Scotia, process is very similar to a college application so I relied on information received from nairaland.

Documents submitted:
All IMME forms
Secondary school transcript - JS 3 to SS 2
Applicant's recent passport data page and stamped pages of old passport
Sister's birth certificate
Parents passport data page
SOP 4 pages
Custodian Letter (she's a minor)
Letter of admission

POF
School fees and accommodation receipt - CAD 19,050
Bank statement of me and my husband's coy account - USD 17,000 & USD 10,000 respectively (printed statement before paying fees from one of the accounts), mine was 5.5 months and husband's was 6months old
Bank reference letters for the 2 coys ( my own stated I was the sole signatory but my husband's own didn't state that)
Board resolution letters from both companies, confirming financial support for our daughter
Business registration documents for both companies incl co2&co7, TCC, MEMAT, one invoice & PO
Notarized sponsorship letter by us as parents confirming our financial support to our daughter
Survey plan for 2 different lands, one in our joint name the other in my name



Timeline
Upfront medical - 15th May 2020
Application submitted - 24th May 2020
Medical passed - 17th June 2020
(No notification for medical passed, checked sometime in July and saw it while eligibility and background check was in progress)
Webform sent - 30th July 2020
(I stated that application process was 8weeks as at time of submission and intended high school was going to start on the 8th of September and needed information on status)
CIC response - 4th August 2020
(Generic response received stating delay is being caused by covid-19 and we should hang on)
1st stage visa approval - 6th of August 2020
(Approval in principle)
Biometrics enrollment - 24/08/2020 ( booked appointment online 20/08/2020, account updated within an hour of completing it)

BVL - 25th Nov 2020
Sent web form about 2-3 weeks prior to receiving BVL asking for update as application has gone beyond standard processing time, got no acknowledgement or response initially, wasn't surprised as the province had not started allowing Int'l students at secondary school level.

I later received a response from my 1st webform to Guanzu, it didn't say anything just FYA of a forwarded mail to TR enquiries. I sent another set of webforms and mails saying that I've received BVL but no final decision yet, sent this once a week for 2 weeks.

PPR - 15th Dec 2020

15th Dec 2020 - sent PP to VFS via DHL 2-way courier
16th Dec 2020 - 1st mail from VFS saying PP has been sent to IRCC from Lagos VAC
21st Dec 2020 - 2nd email from VFS saying decision envelope has been received from IRCC 1.01pm and will be dispatched to visa application centre
21st Dec 2020 - 3rd email from VFS saying application has been received at visa application centre, Abuja 1.03pm
21st Dec 2020 - 4th email from VFS saying application has been received and under processing at IRCC 2.28pm
23rd Dec 2020 - 5th email saying decision envelope has been received from IRCC 12.22pm at VAC Abuja and is ready for collection
23rd Dec 2020 - 6th email saying decision envelope has been received from IRCC 1.04pm and will be dispatched to VAC where application was done
23rd Dec 2020 - 7th email saying decision envelope has been received from IRCC 1.18pm and has been dispatched to VAC Abuja
23rd Dec 2020 - GC key shows application was approved 23/12/20, no email received. VFS tracking says processed passport has been dispatched from visa office to VAC
24th Dec 2020 - IRCC mail, counterfoil received
24th Dec 2020 - IRCC mail, LOI received
29th Dec 2020 - 8th email saying decision envelope has been received from IRCC at 10.32am at VAC, Lagos and is ready for collection
29th Dec 2020 - 9th mail saying decision envelope has been collected from VAC at 11.11am
VFS tracking says decision envelope has been couriered from VAC, on vide courier partner
30th Dec 2020 - passport delivered by DHL at about 1pm

I know VFS Lagos has gotten a lot of bad reviews but I swear I didn't have to call to follow up or send emails, I had even put my mind to receiving it in February but lo and behold, it's here!

Special thank you to everyone that takes time out to respond to enquiries, God bless you and may everyone looking for a favourable response, get it shortly.

Happy new year, folks!

Congrats & thanks for sharing.

Please what cgpa is guaranteed for getting a masters degree. Is 3.59 ok for msc. Please anyone. Let me know where my head is. Can't waste money.

You will get daily app updates on the phone during self-isolation and the POE officers will likely insist to see the ArriveCAN receipt on your mobile phone (even when you show them printed one). Use your Nigerian number. That is what several of us have used and its still working.

mcobex:
If you have someone in Canada, use his/her number. If you don't have, I think you can use your Naija number (not too sure though)

Don't apply for a PGD, admission will be easy but it puts your visa approval at great risk.

Apply instead to either a Master's or Postgraduate Certificate. Any 1-year program gives you 1-year PGWP and any 2-year program gives you a 3-year PGWP.


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