NewStats: 3,265,148 , 8,185,789 topics. Date: Friday, 13 June 2025 at 04:02 PM 2p1l6g

With all due respect, it is not my intention to bring Nigeria down. I am a Nigerian. I gave a logical explanation, and stated a verifiable fact. When you see dollar price rising and gadget prices are relatively stable, it is either there is quality ( standard) drop or something else is going on. Some products that carry the logo of the said multinational brands are knockoffs ordered by our local business men from China. Again, my explanation was within the context of prices and how product quality drops overtime to keep it within the purchasing power of the populace.

erad:
. With that said, which of the items are you interested in?

With all due respect, this(the bolded) makes no sense.

These are notable multinational brands, so why say such? Plus why do you guys always find it so convenient bringing Nigeria down at every opportunity? It was absolutely unnecessary.

Bakrabas:
How much are they selling the new of those items, thank God that you've japa before you declared them for sale, otherwise they won't sell in that amount

. Go and check the new of those items and perhaps report the price here. I can only say, these are barely used and are in good working condition and some of the subsequent (newer ones) version are not as strong. You know in Nigeria, we reduce quality to keep price stable. So newer is not always better.

It is smart and functional. It has lines on the screen. Just reach out through my whatsapp no.

Badb0y4lyf:
Picture of Samsung tv is it smart

Thank you for your great wisdom and inquisitiveness. Which one of the items are you buying, now that you know who I am?

Naijaepic:
This line got me

I also have the following but will not be sharing their pictures to avoid giving away my identity


Do you meant by sharing pictures of those items someone here will identify you.

But, you did share your phone number, oga Lawyer, which can point to you accurately.

Modified
True caller actually give your identity out.

Hello All,
I recently relocated and have got some household ( Kitchen) electronics for sale.

1. Thermocool Water Dispense - Barely used ) ( N100,000)
2. Rite Tek Airfryer ( family size) ( 80,000)
3. Kenwood food mixer ( Yam Pounder, meat mincer with a strong blender - glass cup) (N130,000)


I also have the following but will not be sharing their pictures to avoid giving away my identity

4. 65Inch Samsung TV ( it has some lines on the screen but otherwise works well) - 220,000.
5. Nice Laminate TV Stand - N50,000
6. 6 by7 bed with mattress, nice headboard, side boards, chest of drawer and a framed mirror and some nice throw pillows (200,000)

Only serious buyer should me via text on Whatsapp - +234 8062945793 ( I will be available to immediately respond from 3:00pm - 12midnight Nigerian time). I will share pictures of the other items when ed and the items can be picked up at my address in Gbagada area Lagos.

Olayinkaji:

Omoo this one tough. Because going for pgd after a masters looks somehow like a downgrade. I don't know if anyone here has done it before.
Except you can write a very enticing SOP on why you want to go for the pgd, how it relates to your work experience and co

It is not a problem if you can show that the education or knowledge you are getting is relevant to your career growth and it is different from that obtained from your Masters. You can actually explain that you don't see need for another masters since you already have one, and you are choosing PGD because it is practical and will fill your specific skill/knowledge gap.

The deed of purchase, receipts and survey plan is enough ( may be with some pictures) but if you have mb constraint, just do the Deed.

Legitmenaija:
Hello house, please kindly respond.

Should i also submit building plans of the houses my sponsor (mum) wants to add as documents for visa application.

The building plans are quite much and we are confused if to add them or not.

My kids are both under the school age, but I did mention in the application that we will be applying for them at the point of entry

Shayo5:
Congratulations on your PPR. You mentioned your kids were born in the US, this means they do not need to apply for visa right?

But did you apply for study permit for them as well?

ultrazone:

Congratulations. Please what docs did you submit for SOWP?

I am the sponsor so I included all the usual statements, proof of financial means ( I earn well and still included reasonabe saving projection and also certificate of annual emollient) proof od relationship, I also got a letter from my office confirming that I am working remotely. Home tie is job, properties ( not much o) , family responsibilities, my ed business and profession. I applied for SOWP to socialize and be part of the community and life in Canada. Check my profile to see the advice a lady gave me when I asked a similar question. It was what guided me

Good evening guys, Glory to God!!!!!! our testimony came in early! Family of four. Student permit for wife and SOWP for me. We did all by ourselves and with the help of God, and the hope and inspiration given by the application details provided by @Oloking and @Dayo96 ( Dear Brother, the saving project worked). @Tolulope1 thanks for being so warm and helpful. We submitted the usual documents so there is nothing to list in that regard except the few unique ones like:
a) a letter confirming my remote work arrangement, as opposed to letter for leave of absence ( I can't leave my job ).
b) Documents confirming annual emolument of sponsor ( I am sponsoring my wife) ,
c) Applicant's and Sponsor's Employment documents
d) One year pay slip of sponsor
e) One year statement of ( Naira and Dorm)
f) International training certificates
g) Letter of Sponsorship (detailing my income and how the funds available were made, the huge transfers into my wife's from Bonuses earned last year, and the corresponding payslips)
h) Wife's SOP ( 22 pages or so, detailing every aspect of the application. Why she wants to study PGD after Masters, why she is traveling with family, etc, she was very sincere in that write up)
i) Letter of Intent from me ( stating my true intentions, the need to be with my family, the situation surrounding my job and why I had to go to Canada with my job)
j) Bill and receipts for children had in the US
(k) Explanation of the intent to sell the dollars in my Dorm at the parallel rate.
l) Commitment to fall back on my RSA should I lose my job or sell two of my vehicles
m) Hometies - Job, work benefits ( I have a lot to lose in benefits if I don't come back, and this is the absolute, verifiable truth), personal relationship with employer, established profession etc)
n) Travel history ( UK, US, UAE - existing US visa
o) Plans to convert 25% of RSA towards mortgage under the new policy in that regard.
p) I had to state a commitment towards monthly savings to shore up my proof of fund for living expenses in the second year. We have funds for the first year.
q) We paid the first year tuition.

These are things that easily come to mind.

My observations and advice:

1. Tell your story truthfully and back it up with as much evidence as you can get, it is easier selling the truth.
2. Explain every deposit
3. Have your sponsor transfer substantial but explainable funds into your ( all funds were transferred into my wife's )
4. Please make a t application if you have the funds, don't state your spouse is your home tie when you know you will want them to you later ( say the truth)
5. Use the MBS
6. Travel history helps with quicker record verification ( it is not a major factor, but it helps buttress the fact that you are not trying to Japa)
7. Provide details of your ed business if you have one, otherwise show other means of social establishment in Nigeria
8. Do not do half measure, go all out to prove the facts that you state, again this boils down to if you are saying the truth.
9. Give a detail description of your study plan. Prepare your SOP like a tough interview question and answer session. Address all the issues sincerely ( your truth is your truth, don't try to play smart. e.g. my siblings are abroad and I didn't hide that, just stated that I have always returned to Nigeria in spite of that)
10. Show a reasonable career progression. Don''t jump from Customer Service to Nursing or Health Care Assistance without a solid explanation.
11. Research and do it yourself if you can, otherwise, provide all the information , including the SOP and make sure you can see yourself and not a stranger in the story being presented on your behalf. It is easy for one to forget a lie but the truth never fades.
12. Huge funds without detailed explanation of the source will work against you
13. Don't be afraid to transfer lump sum so far there is a good, plausible explanation.
14. This is a good time to apply, do it now, the time line might get worse again - I was going to continue to save until I have at least 20million, in addition to the fees for the second year tuition for my wife, but @Dayo96 and @Olokings story on guaranteed savings encouraged me. ( I still intend to continue to save until the money is complete, but we already of the visa, so it is good to just get on with it and hope that the truth will make you free.
15. This is one situation where the strength of man cannot promise success, there is the huge element of the grace of God. Please acquaint yourself with God, let this mission bring you close to Him and the knowledge of His will. Be sure God wants you to do this and live your life in the fear of God.

Application submitted - February 1
Biometrics done - February 8
Upfront Medicals ed - February 14
Eligibility Started - February 19
BVL & PPR - February 21.

I give glory to God, this is the Lord's doing and it is marvellous in our eyes. My wife is super pumped for her post graduates and the family time we will have in Canada.

Your family of four will require minimum of $20,000CAD for every year of your wife's study, you need to show receipt for the first year/semester of her study with proof that you have the money for the next year/semester's tuition or show how you intend to meet the obligation. Make sure the funds you have are accessible, so it is sometimes better to liquidate the funds into savings . 10million is not likely to be enough.
I have seen few exceptions, but from most of the testimonies here for family application, your Proof of fund should be at least N25million.

dipset01:
I am abit confuse on how much i need for a family of 4, as proof of funds. what the equivalent of $24,733 in naira, what site do i use for conversion. Will 10m be enough for a family of 4.

My wife is the principal applicant, but the bulk of the money sits in my money market , will my bank statement suffice or I need to add something else

Congratulations Brother!!! Good luck with your family application.

HEADYWORLD:
TIME LINE AND DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED
It’s PPR for me, I can’t thank God enough

Strictly DIY, thanks to all the telegram groups for their selfless during my POF saga.

Course
• Electromechanical technician college diploma

Study gap
• 10years study gap
Highest qualification
• OND in mechanical engineering, although I have taken some vocational certificates and trainings

Fanshawe college application submitted through apply board November 2022 for free (www.applyboard.com)

ission drop 2 weeks after
Deposit paid December 2
Upfront medical December 7,
Application submitted December 10
Biometrics December 15
Medical es Dec 22
Eligibility January 20
BVL February 10 ( I won die since yesterday)
PPR February 11


Sent webforms for medical to be updated, sent mail for processing delay, got response that file is under active review and 3 webforms with urgent February 9.

TRAVEL HISTORY
• Shengen visa

List of documents submit under each section

All IMM FORMS

Digital port:
• I don’t use any professional photographer, I just use my phone snap am, edit am with paint on my laptop and .

Proof of identity
1. International port
2. Visa pages
3. Drivers license

Acceptance letter
1. LOA
2. previous certificates from o level, OND, vocational certificates, best graduating student letters and so on

Proof of work essential part of my course
• I ed my LOA there again (CO-OP)

CLIENTS INFORMATION
screenshot of documents and SOP attached (SOP 6 pages wrote it and edit in 2 weeks). I used free version of grammarly to check all my grammars errors and plagiarism

For my property,
I only attached omo onile receipt, community receipt and the property picture with my car in front of my house.

( no valuation, survey plan, deed, house plan or anything)

PROOF FUNDS,
screen shot of documents attached. Sponsorship letter not notarized.

AMOUNT OF POF SUBMITTED

• 2.6m personal savings

• 4m gift of deed from my uncle

• My junior brother is my sponsor, with statements of about 57k cad.

Total POF is about 87k cad

What I did from ission to visa application:

I listed 3 schools that offer my course and applied to 3 of them. Pick the one with easy communication, deferral and favorable refund policy and also with curriculum that met my knowledge gap.

Got all my documents ready and all proofs to back up my claim.

I ensure my attachments to my SOP follow the details as stated in my SOP.

I attached enough picture evidence

Anybody that drop PPR documents list and whose case is similar to mine. I copied their PPR testimony to my notes for guidance on documents. I even go on linked in to look for people studying the course in my college and chat them 😀😀😀.

I was intentional about the whole journey and God was with me. Now, let me start my family application 😻

Congratulations @ Ogidigan 1, I thank God for you and I rejoice with you!!! You are a big man.. the figures you have available are quite intimidating, but as you mentioned it is not by packaging.. and thanks for the hints too. May the land of Canada favour you.

Ogidigan1:
PPR ALERT!!! (Long post)
MY PROFILE:
I am a 40-year old self-sponsored applicant.
Over 12 years experience in oil & gas engineering.
Sources of fund: Full time employment in oil and gas engineering + Private business + Real estate.
I applied alone (used immediate family as home ties).
Other home ties: Study leave approval + landed property and buildings + personal business + cars + pension.
Travel history : 3 African countries + 1 middle east country.
DLI: Uottawa (Masters prog).
Study plan: career advancement from Snr. Engineer to Engineering manager (Note: my 1st degree was in engineering).
1st APPLICATION:
1st application submitted June 13th 2022.
Biometrics: June 16th 2022.
Upfront medicals: July 29th , 2022.
POF: $48,000CAD in personal savings + Paid 1st year full tuition of $19,000 CAD and 10,000CAD GIC.
1st application refused 19th Oct 2022.
Ordered CBSA and GCMS notes: 25th October 2022.
Refusal reasons: (1.) Insufficient documentation for source of funds as earnings were not commensurate with declared savings. (2.) proposed study not a reasonable expense given the high cost of intl studies and funds available.
2nd APPLICATION:
2nd application submitted 1st Dec 2022.
POF: $71,000CAD in personal savings + Paid 1st year full tuition of $19,000 CAD and 10,000CAD GIC.
HOW I ADDRESSED MY PREVIOUS REFUSAL: Honestly, the VO was correct about the fact that my monthly earnings were not commensurate with savings shown in my . This was because a lump sum payment for a property sold in 2020 was made into my bank (over N10m). I attached an excerpt of bank statement showing the transaction date, deed of transfer and land survey docs. I also attached some copies of my previous pay slips and excerpts of bank statement showing salaries and benefits from my previous employers. I also explained my company's plan for expansion and how some employees (including me) have been lined-up for impending management positions. I explained how my salary would triple when I eventually clinch the management opportunity.
GHOST UPDATES: 20th January 2023, 24th January 2023 and 1st February 2023.
Eligibility review started 20th Jan 2023.
Medical ed Feb 8th 2023.
PPR DROPPED FEB 8TH 2023.
DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED (2ND APPLICATION):
LOE (2 pages only) (Straight to the point)
Previous and current job offer letters.
Previous and current payslips and excerpts of bank statements showing some previous and current salaries shown on attached payslips.
Deed of transfer showing landed property sold for NGN15m to a client.
Business registration docs.
Business premises photos.
Family pics.
Wedding pics.
birth certs.
Our intl ports.
Study leave approval letter.
B.eng cert and transcript.
Updated LOA.
Police character cert.
Stamped copies of old ports.
Scanned copies of bank statements + MBS.
Stanbic IBTC Pension reference letter showing pension of over 10m.
Vehicle documents and pics worth N8m and N5.5m.
Pics of buildings and deed of transfer for landed property.

I do not want to bore you with too many stories. However, these were the main documents submitted during my application.

SP application nor be by muscle...Na baba God get power...if you like do all the packaging in the world, if it's not your turn, it's not your turn.

But don't forget, visa officers always want to see the following items:

1. Good home ties (e.g wife, children, siblings, parents, personal business, landed property, study leave approval letter etc.).

2. Sufficient and available funding (not fixed deposit or pension).

3. Show sufficient documentation for source of fund.

4. Good study plan. 1 or 2 page SOP/LOE. Explain the benefits of proposed program. Explain why paying the cost of proposed program would be a reasonable expense considering the high cost of intl studies. Show career progression. Get a good convincing story.

5. Straight fwd application.

6. Pay 1st year full tuition (it will boost your chances). Ensure the total amount of money required to complete the proposed program is readily available (plus some extra money).
Finally, I sincerely wish to thank everyone for their contributions on this thread.
Dear Uottawa Fall 2023 folks, pls lets connect.

All glory be to God! See you'all in Canada.

It is well Broda. Can you please provide further details that will guide us in providing opinion on how to proceed?

Samxx:
what was your previous degree in ? are you going for master or PGD/PGC ? what do you currently do ? this look like career/ previous education progression , meaning the course you chose to study doesn't align with your previous degree or current work

A big congratulations to you. Yours is quite a proof of courage and God's grace. I rejoice with you Sir

OLAMINREWA:
It's PPPPRRRR........

Fasten your belt please, its a long shot and I believe this would encourage few people here....

Timeline


Application to Conestoga in November 2022, against Fall intake 2023. Got the LOA in 2 weeks

Program - Occupational health safety and wellness
Duration - 1 year

I have HND in computer science and I presently work as aircraft firefighter (Pana Pana is going to Canada). I could coming here to seek for advice on my best bet and @lekibobo, @makano, @justmellow and @omiinii all advised that I stand a better chance going with anything related to my job. Lekibobo specifically mentioned OHSW at Conestoga. That was just all I needed to fire the shot.


I paid for my tuition deposit of 1500 cad same day I got the LOA using Aboki Dollar and tidied all my documents accordingly.

Visa application submitted - 20/12/2022
Upfront medical - 05/01/2023
Biometric done - 06/01/2023... Updated same day
Medical request - 31/01/2023
Medical updated -03/02/2023 after sending it through mail and webform
Correspondence - 07/02/2023
port request - 07/02/2023

Documents submitted

Client information

Using a table of contents
Letter of explanation
Resume
Birth certificate (38)
Affidavit of name confirmation
ID cards (voter's card, National ID, drivers license, volunteering ID)
Primary school certificate
Secondary school certificate
Neco result and scratch card
ND certificate
HND certificate
HND transcript (student copy) (No NYSC - I did part-time ND & HND)
Previous annual Leave approvals from work
Church recommendation letter
Previous place of work Letter of Appointment & pictures
Spouse birth certificate
Spouse NIMC
Spouse Affidavit for change of name
Spouse letter of moral
Engagement pictures
Marriage pictures (2017)
Marriage certificate
Newspaper publication
Pictures form office (I'm a public servant)
Children birthday certificate (2 children)
Children NIMC
Naming and dedication pictures
Family pictures
Volunteering pictures
Affidavit of return
Utility bill




Proof of means of financial
Table of contents

Tuition deposit receipt (1500 cad) flywire
Tuition deposit confirmation from school
My MBS (zenith bank - 12 months)
Bank reference letter
Co-operative reference letter (Na there I collect money....8 million)
Affidavit of loan repayment
Offer of appointment ( my office)
Confirmation of appointment
Promotion letter (I have only been promoted once)
Pay slips 5 (months)
Bond letter
Employer letter of Paid Leave Approval
Employer Introduction Letter
PFA certificate/SOA (I have about 1 million there)
PFA reference letter
Car documents (Corolla 04)
Spousal letter of appointment (na teacher)
Spousal MBS
Spousal bank reference letter
Spousal official pictures
Letter of financial (a friend)
Bolt earnings and bolt financial transactions documents.


Let me mention that I did not include Police character certificate, land documents or other property documents because I do not have any of those things. It is true that 2 applications cannot be the same, sometimes too much of documents even can get Visa Officers confused. The above listed documents were all I submitted. It is good to read people's TL to be encouraged but some TL will get you intimidated and confused. My application was a self- sponsored. And all I submitted as POF was 10.4m

I am a first time applicant and I have never traveled out of Nigeria before. I never enter plane before self despite the fact that I work at the airport until last month that I went for medical and biometric. Travel history is not a criteria.

The total of my tuition for the 1 year is about 20,000 cad + 10,000 cad living expenses+ 3000 cad miscellaneous.

How I addressed POF.

My salary is around 100k. I knew for sure that it is too little to present as monthly earnings. what I did was to use all the 1.7m I had in 2021 to buy Toyota Corolla. I planned running bolt with it for a good 1 year before submitting my application. I explained that I drive my car on bolt platform on part-time basis anytime am off duty. Each month I make sure i make over 100k net profit from bolt. I submitted 12 months MBS to show that I truly make such money from bolt. I collected a loan of 8m from a co-op society, collected 2m from a friend because I knew the 8m won't be enough to show as POF. I wrote in the LOE that this my friend was a long time friend (classmate) which was true. He had sent money to me (vice versa) severally in 2022. I also showed pictures of us together in 3 different occasions (in school,at my engagement and at a function) and also included his international port. Someone in Canada even advised that I should not include him that nobody gives anyone such money in Canada, that even parents don't give their children money. But I had no other story to cook because the money had already been sent to my . I also made sure I paid 1m into my spouse to augment her salary for her and the children's upkeep so the VO will believe that nobody go press my neck for money in Canada. In my LOE, I also mentioned that while I would be away, there is an arrangement on ground to employ a driver that will drive my car on a FULL TIME basis with weekly remittance of #30,000 to my and to be managed by my spouse. The weekly 30k + my monthly salary+ other annual benefits from my employer resulted to additional 3m+ (about 10k cad)

How I addressed hometie

Apart from the fact that my family (spouse and children) and job are strong home tie. I became a volunteer with Red cross society of Nigeria just for the purpose of ID card and pictures, and I got that. I also collected a letter from my church. You can buy a pet (🐶, 🐱, 🦁, chicken 🐔) and add it to yours as hometie in your application. Include their vetinary cards and other documents.

Please note, keep your application as simple as possible, no allow NL use TL press your neck. Submit your application as early as possible so you can have peace of mind, and plan your departure well. All the experience I have today was gotten from here because I have been following since 2020. I also handled a friend's application last year. Submitted application Aug 16, 2022 and PPr Dec 26, 2022.... In all one cannot rule out the importance of prayers. I read here where people engage in different and lengthy spiritual practices. I also prayed and fasted for just 3 days and God got involved.

Submit your pending applications now......

I pray that God will come through for as much as many applications this year, especially those ones that that overdue/overstayed for a decision.

I'm available to answer questions hear....if you come to my TL for private engagement or documents, na billing ooooo.... Looking for Raba noww

OldwomanWoman:
Words of advise to women who are coming without their spouses..if you coming with kids..get ready!!! I notice nobody talks about the reality on ground…It will hit hard,you will question why you embarked on the journey..

Don’t let any agent deceive you to leave your spouse behind..I know they say it increases one’s chance ..who go get visa to get visa or better still..come alone first and do all the ground work then your kids can you later..

People are not giving on their first few months as international student with kids and no spouse.

If you insist, pls come into the country earlier..like two months before resumption..common mistakes women without their spouse make..

Come with plenty money too..plenty plenty money..if you know anyone in Canada (family) connect with them to see if they can accommodate pending when your sort accommodation..

Accommodation is one hell of a task for women with kids..you will go through hell and back before you find one .. even if you can prove that you can afford they won’t still give..

Last last some of us paid 6 months upfront!

Not to put fears but prepare yourself..prepare hard!

Don’t make the mistake of coming alone without spouse..spouse can accompany, then he returns once you are settled..

The worst time to travel as a mom with kids and no spouse is winter!!!!!!

No fears..just prepare yourself! Relocation is huge! Prepare!!!!!!

@OldWomanWoman, thanks for looking out for other women. I believe this conversation rarely comes up here because this is a thread for those who are trying to obtain study permit. It is however quite important that people who have gone ahead should give back like you are doing, by giving helpful survival pointers. You mentioned that the man should be around until the family settles down, do you think this can be done within a month? what do you mean by the woman coming to prepare the ground? How long will you consider a good length of time for the woman to have spent ( preparing the ground) before the children can her? Can you just generally throw more light on the situation? Thank you

A huge congratulations @Dayo96. You are man with the oil of grace upon his head.

Please can you share how much you have in your proof of fund? This will be very helpful for someone.

Dayo96:
Good day to us All.
Below is my timeline.

First time applicant.
Crandall University. 20-month program.
GCKey portal.
I applied for Study Permit for myself (Principal Applicant), Open Work Permit for my spouse, Visitor Visa for my 3-year old kid, and Study Permit for my kid who would turn 5 in November 2022.

Upfront Medical for all family (IOM, Ikeja Lagos): 19 July 2022
The following additional tests were conducted because spouse has a history of TB.
• Sputum Production for Principal Applicant
• Chest X-Ray for the older kid (because she was presumed to have had with my spouse while she was treating TB.
• Sputum Production for Spouse
• Additional X-ray for Spouse.
• Medical Examination on Spouse by a TB Specialist recommended by IOM (we paid a consultation fee).

Application Date: 6 October 2022.
Biometric: 14 October 2022.
Medical Report updated for the 3-year old kid on 4 November 2022.
Medical Report updated for Principal Applicant, Spouse and the older kid: 18 November 2022.
BVL (for me and my spouse) and PPR for all 4 Applicants: 18 November 2022.

DOCUMENTS ED (other than IMM forms)
For the various sections where we are required to documents on the IRCC portal (e.g. LOA, Marriage License), I started with an Introduction, followed by Table of Contents.
The Table of Contents have hyperlinks to the respective documents attached. I also included hyperlinks to take the VO from the attached documents back to the Table of Contents.

Please note, some of the documents I attached are unnecessary e.g. COVID-19 vaccination card.

LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE
• Letter of Acceptance.
• IELTS result.
• Academic and Professional certificates.
• Academic Transcript.
• WES evaluation report.
• NYSC certificate.
• Evidence of Previous investments which had been liquidated (Education Plan for me and the kids, Shares that have been sold, Monthly Savings Plan with an Insurance Company, Investments with some Investment Firms). I stated that the proceeds were invested in other ventures and form a bedrock of funds being used for my studies in Canada.

PORT
• Bio-data page of International port
• Affidavit (in lieu of birth certificate)
• Drivers' license.
• NIN slip.
• Updated CV (Nigerian style).
• Staff ID Card.
• Letter of Introduction from my employer.
• Study leave approval from my employer.
• Introduction letter from my local Church.
• Letter of Ordination from my Church.

MARRIAGE LICENSE/CERTIFICATE
• Marriage Certificates (Church and Court).
• Name change publication for spouse.
• Birth certificates for the kids.
• Over 50 pictures (during courtship, during wedding, during the christening of our kids, pictures with spouse at a volunteering event, family photographs). I cropped the pictures and put an average of 3 pictures on each page. Also, I sequenced the pictures such that they tell our family story from inception.

CLIENT INFORMATION
Here, I included a background that the property owned by my spouse would be included under her application for OWP. Then, included a Table of contents and attached the following documents, which could not be added in other sections due to file size constraint.
• Land Documents (Receipts, Sales Contract, Deed of Assignment, Survey, Advert showing an increase in the price of the land)
• Documents for 2 cars.
• Mum's International port. (I showed her visa page and some travel stamps, since me I no get travel history).
• Affidavit/Birth certificates for some of my siblings.
• CSCS Statements for Stock/shares inherited from my late dad who died over 20 years ago. (The shares are still in my dad’s name. I explained that my family intends to obtain a Letter of istration and these shares will be captured therein).
• My picture with my CEO and an EXCO member at an official outing.
• Training Certificates.

PROOF OF MEANS OF FINANCIAL
• SOP (9 pages). I tried to reduce it but my story long.
• Documents relating to the Payment of 50% initial deposit ($17,900 CAD).
• Documents relating to my current employment (employment letter, confirmation, promotion and 4 months’ Pay slips).
• Evidence of Available/Dedicated Fund:

I provided Explanatory Notes on 3 bank s.
1. My salary (where I deposited our naira POF)
2. My USD (where we deposited our dollar POF)
3. My spouse’s salary (Here, I just stated that this is her salary ).

Under each of the , I explained salient points such as lump sums that I wanted the VO to be aware of and included relevant documents e.g. bonus letter from my employer.
For my naira and my wife’s salary , I provided bank statements for exactly 4 months but for the USD , I provided statement for 1 year because it was just a 2-page document and I wanted to convince the VO that the was legit even though I had only a few transactions on it.

Asides these, I included an addendum which belongs to my spouse.
We created and liquidated several Fixed Deposit investments in that and sizable part of our POF came from this addendum .
Asides the bank Reference letter, I also included the statement because I felt it would better convince the VO. The had a rather unusually high transaction volume in 4 months and a balance of just N500k.
I carefully explained the meaning of some terminologies used on the statement too e.g. FD booking.

• Letter of Introduction from my Pension Fund .
• Investment Certificate and statement from an investment company for an existing investment (the letter clearly states that my wife and I have an unrestricted access to the funds).
• Deed of Partition and evidence of rental income on the property inherited from my late date


I included several hyperlinks on my SOP, my wife’s SOP and the cover letters for the kids. For instance, where I mentioned key words such as “Institute of Chartered ants”, Pension Reforms Act, 2014 etc., I ensured that they were modified to be hyperlinks, which would take the VO to the respective websites. I did this so it is easy for the VO for confirm the various terminologies/claims/entities independently.

My spouse and I have no travel history. Therefore, I stated in my SOP that we have been saving consciously towards my studies overseas, so we denied ourselves several luxuries such as travelling on vacations.

Just to mention, asides the funds that were available in bank and investment s, I stated that I would be saving specific amount towards my masters program from my subsequent salaries and 13th month allowance.
And that in the period, my family will depend on my wife’s salary and the balance from my own salary (I had previously established the fact that my wife and I save and invest together. Moreover, all my salary and allowances go straight into her based on my bank statement history).

@ManlikeDee. Glory be to God!!! He will always take the glory. I am sorry your application was denied. It is not the time to give up, rather, you may need to really restrategize. Request the GCMS note again, and really look inward to see if there was anything in your past that is haunting your applications. Take your time, make your findings and strategically refire. If you are married, you consider making your wife the primary applicant. For what is what, can you tell us how you address the reasons ( particularly the modest financial?) given in the GCMS notes? Take heart Brother and I really look forward to reading your extraordinary testimony.

Congratulations Brother and thanks for the additional tips. Can you also hint us on the proof of fund?

Oldfashioned145:
Congratulations!!! Mine is next in Jesus name

@2preety4u

Many thanks for your response.

1. Did you base your calculations on the 10,000USD for the main applicant, 4,000USD for Spouse and 3,000USD for each child or was there any other basis.

2. I have noted your reference to return flight money ( and I am wondering did you give an estimate or you actually could get the cost of the return ticket for a 2 year gap?

3. Just to confirm that your husband is a business owner and not an employee like me? and he was also your sponsor right? ( I am asking to confirm if it will not be a problem for the sponsor to show intent to travel along with the student)

Many thanks again for your prompt response.

2pretty4u:


Thank you. To your questions;

1) my husband wrote a letter of intent, stating why he wants to travel with me and how it will not affect his business. He also Stated his reasons for applying for SOWP. To work a while in Canada and use whatever knowledge and experience he gets back home in Nigeria.

2) the years of study will determine how much you will need. For 2yrs, we provided 2years tuition and living expenses for the all family. We also included to and fro flight money, which we stated in the POF.

3) read, research and screenshot any important information you read, you might need it later.

I hope I was able to address your questions.

Congratulations @2preety4u!!! God is indeed great. Is there anyone I can get in touch with you as my wife ( the prospective student) and I are also considering a family application? Or perhaps you can offer guidance here for the benefit of others. I am the sponsor and I do not intend to leave my work ( plan to work remotely sometimes and also on site), but I will rather apply for SOWP. Getting a leave of absence from my employer is practically impossible but I can get a visa letter/letter of introduction.

1. How did your husband justify wanting to travel with you and the request for SOWP?
2. We are a family of four ( my kids are US citizen), what amount do you think we should have reserved for this?
3. Given what you now know, what advice will you give to those of us who are just starting?

Again a big congratulations to you, I have read your posts and it is so good to see that you faith did not fail you.

And please the gurus can also chip in here.

2pretty4u:
Application submitted June 28th, 2022
Upfront medical for the family June 29th, 2022
Biometrics June 30th
Medical ed 23rd July for 2 of my kids
28th July for me, 4th August 2022 for my spouse and last child
Eligibility 20th September for just me
PPR for the family October 13th

Documents submitted
All imm forms
SOP of 7pages
Letter of employment, promotion and payslips for 6months
MBS from all our , total amounting to about 30million
Birth certificate for everyone
Driver's license for myself and spouse
Voter's card, nin
Wedding certificate and change of name affidavit
Car documents of 2cars and estimated market value
Cofo for our property
We evaluated the property with a survey company
Study leave letter from the children's school
School fees receipts and their last term results
Tenancy payment receipts for 3years
Tax clearance receipts
ID card of my siblings and spouse's siblings.
Lots and lots of pictures and prayers.


This platform helped me a lot, thank you. I pray that everyone waiting shall receive their PPR soon.

Congrats @ tolulope1. You literarily spoke your PPR into existence. Please I just sent a DM to you. [email protected]. My wife is going to Selkirk too, we have few questions.

tolupe1:


SEE WHAT THE LORD HAS DONE. WHAT GOD CAN NOT DO DOES NOT EXIST
GUYS, IT IS PPRRRRRRRRRR

Like I don’t even know how to feel right now. It’s like I am walking on air.
Timeline:
First application:
Applied: January 26th
Breakfast served: June 6th

Second application:
Applied: July 7th
Medical ed: August 3rd
Eligibility started: August 5th
PPR: August 25th

DOCUMENT SUBMITTED

CHECKLIST FOR CLIENTS’ INFORMATION DOCUMENTS.

1. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
2. UPDATED LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE
3. TUITION RECEIPTS
4. TUITION INVOICE
5. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• WAEC Certificate
• Degree Certificate
• NYSC Certificate
• Transcript
• Curriculum Vitae
• Vocational Certificates

6. FAMILY
• Family Picture
• Affidavit of Change of Name
• Birth Certificates for the family
• Bio-data page information for the family

7. FINANCES
• Bank Statement from my Guarantee Trust Bank (MBS)

8. LANDED PROPERTIES
• Contract of Sale for 2 plots of land

9. CAR
• Document of Purchase

10. AFFIDAVIT OF MATERNAL CUSTODIAN
11. TRAVEL HISTORY
12. MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE
13. MEDICAL REPORT
14. COVID VACCINE CARD/ E-CERT VACCINE REPORT
15. BUSINESS REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE
16. BUSINESS PICTURES
17. FOOD SAFETY FOR FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE
18. SELKIRK COLLEGE PGCM 099 COURSE RESULT


DOCUMENT CHECKLIST FOR PROOF OF FUNDS AND FINANCIAL

1. CHECKLIST
2. LETTER OF EXPLANATION
3. AFFIDAVIT OF SPONSORSHIP
4. SPONSORS’ FINANCIAL
• Statement of (MBS) from Guarantee Trust Bank
• Statement of from Stanbic IBTC Money Market Mutual Funds Page

• • Statement of from Stanbic IBTC Pensions
• • Statement of from salary , Ecobank Togo
• • Statement of from Guarantee Trust Bank (domiciliary)
• 5. SPONSORS’ EMPLOYMENT LETTER
• 6. SPONSORS’ INTRODUCTION LETTER FROM EMPLOYER
• 7. SPONSORS’ 6 MONTHS PAYSLIPS
• 8. SPONSORS’ EMPLOYMENT BOND LETTER
• 9. SPONSORS’ WORK IDENTITY CARD

WHAT I DID DIFFERENTLY

1, I paid my first-semester tuition in my first application. So, for my second application, I paid the second-semester tuition too

2, My spouse deposited 4M Naira (bulk sum) into my for my one-year upkeep.

3, I moved the money from my mutual benefit money market in Stanbic IBTC to a regular in GTB. I explained why I moved it. The money was there in the first application, but I felt the VO was of the opinion that it would not be easily accessible. I showed a trail of how I moved it with bank alerts and stated that the has been in operation for years and all the money was ours, with no bulk payment from outside sources.

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Hello, can anyone share their experience with the One- Day Covid 19 Testing entry requirement into the US.

1. Where did you do the test?
2. Is it available at the airport?
3. Is it the PCR Test or the rapid test?
4. How much did you do it ?

kennyliza:

Just the basic questions about purpose of traveling and all. She ( the interviewer) mentioned i stayed longer than my husband and wanted to know why, so we mentioned the childbirth. She also wanted to know if we will be using medical services this time around and we said no as the purpose of this trip is vacation.

The current renewal is not for birthing.
Congratulations Lawode!! ..This is truly a relief ......our interview is in 2 months time....Can you what questions the VO asked? Did you mention to the VO that the Visa is for vacation or childbirth? ..sorry for the plenty questions..just a bit nervous

Just visit/vacation

Good morning, I know this might be a relief for someone out there as I also looked everywhere for it. We had our kids in the US on a medical visa. I went for a B1/B2 interview sometimes last week with my husband. We compiled all the documents that may be useful (receipts and zero balance) and prayed to God for favour. The interviewer did not touch on the births until we mentioned it ( this could have been a trap) and no further questions were asked about receipts. We discussed the reason for the trip and he wanted to know if my husband was sponsoring, which he confirmed ( husband earns six figures ) and that was it. We got an approval! The only thing I know we did was prayers and faith in God.

Hello everyone, I want to ask, does one really need to go to the US embassy with port photographs after ing the port on Ds160? At one point in the process is the port required?

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