Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 18 by deommanuel: 3:37pm On Dec 30, 2020 |
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 !! ![grin](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/grin.png) 1 Like |
Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 18 by Chiphunter: 4:05pm On Dec 30, 2020 |
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?
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Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 18 by Omah7979: 4:06pm On Dec 30, 2020 |
Is there a WhatsApp group or Telegraph for Selkirk students ? |
Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 18 by Sleekigboguy: 4:15pm On Dec 30, 2020 |
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. 3 Likes |
Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 18 by Teejhay5: 4:17pm On Dec 30, 2020 |
ImDStar: Please I sent you a mail.
Okay I just replied |
Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 18 by lobinche101(m): 4:18pm On Dec 30, 2020 |
Pls o. Who is going to Brandon university or applying to Brandon. Let's share ideas. |
Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 18 by lentomac: 4:20pm On Dec 30, 2020 |
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#90933556You 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) 2 Likes |
Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 18 by lentomac: 4:25pm On Dec 30, 2020 |
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 Visahttps://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/341#94059644 |
Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 18 by Chiphunter: 4:51pm On Dec 30, 2020 |
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 |
Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 18 by Chocs(f): 4:59pm On Dec 30, 2020 |
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.
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Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 18 by Chocs(f): 5:00pm On Dec 30, 2020 |
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. 1 Like |
Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 18 by lentomac: 5:20pm On Dec 30, 2020 |
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. |
Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 18 by Chiphunter: 5:26pm On Dec 30, 2020 |
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. |
Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 18 by Arosam(m): 5:45pm On Dec 30, 2020 |
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 ![](/faces/huh.png) . Note her typing speed is super low if you know what i mean ![grin](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/grin.png) . |
Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 18 by gbengaadet: 6:28pm On Dec 30, 2020 |
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. 1 Like |
Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 18 by crazyinlove: 6:37pm On Dec 30, 2020 |
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. |
Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 18 by hrmadrid: 6:48pm On Dec 30, 2020 |
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? |
Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 18 by Chocs(f): 7:04pm On Dec 30, 2020 |
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 . |
Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 18 by Chocs(f): 7:07pm On Dec 30, 2020 |
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?
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Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 18 by Chocs(f): 7:09pm On Dec 30, 2020 |
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.
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Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 18 by deommanuel: 7:11pm On Dec 30, 2020 |
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. |
Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 18 by owolabia: 7:19pm On Dec 30, 2020 |
gbengaadet:
You are not alone. We are many self. God will see us through. Ameen .your timeline pls |
Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 18 by Chiphunter: 8:14pm On Dec 30, 2020 |
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 |
Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 18 by Longjonjoe: 9:14pm On Dec 30, 2020 |
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? |
Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 18 by fratermathy(m): 9:23pm On Dec 30, 2020 |
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. 3 Likes |
Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 18 by AbiodunMobi2025: 9:33pm On Dec 30, 2020 |
@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 |
Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 18 by olasubomy: 10:13pm On Dec 30, 2020 |
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. |
Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 18 by fratermathy(m): 10:32pm On Dec 30, 2020 |
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Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 18 by ConradAce1(m): 11:27pm On Dec 30, 2020 |
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. |
Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 18 by Chimzy4real: 11:27pm On Dec 30, 2020 |
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. |
Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 18 by Akannitommy: 11:57pm On Dec 30, 2020 |
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) |
Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 18 by hope4brym: 12:24am On Dec 31, 2020 |
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.
quotee author=Chiphunter post=97561709]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
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