Travelling To Canada

Hello Nairalander, I want to apply for a canadian study permit but i have been denied a british visa, i want to know if i need a new passport or if i can still use the old one. i also want to know how much you need in your statement of account, am told you only need a statement that is in use and the amount in it is not necessary.

hy lao,

its of a great interest to me when i see pple like you wanting to make moves in life. First, let me bring to your understanding that i have also applied for a student visa in the american embassy. I was denied just because i wasnt properly guided. I will like to encourage you and guide you well.

Like smile4kenn said, u do not to be afraid of those things, eg passport, bank statement etc. what matters are:

1. get the admission letter
2. your sponsor cos a student is not expected to sponsor his/her self
3. your new e- passport is preferable cos most embassies dont accept the old one
4. your sponsor's bank statement must meet the cost of your study as estimated in your i-20 form and must be opened for at least more than six month
5. you must also have international exam certificate, eg toefl, sat
6. your age also counts compared with the level of education you wish to pursue, if incase you are applying for undergraduate at 26years, they might not give you visa.
7. support documents like your own personal statement and family ties
8. you must be able to convince the interviewing office enough that you will come back to your country.

anyway, Good luck in your endeavour, more help ? pls contact me on my email: goshen360@yahoo.co.uk

Good luck

goshen360

       av gotten the letter from a skul in canada but someone said i need an health unsurance for the lenght of my studies , please let me know if its necessary coz i havent applied b4 and dont really know much, just let me know the required documents i will be needing.

Will apreciate if u could help me with more tips goshen360

hahahahahaha,  dont worry cutie,  u will definately toast to my happy married life soon

Thanks nairalanders you have been great.

How did you get the admission letter? I am just beginning to make my enquiries so right now, i know nothing about it. What school admission letter have you got? Did you have to send your transcript before u were given the letter?

Sonye:
You need to work on getting an admission first. This is a list of Canadian Universities. . .you can browse their websites and choose the ones that appeal to you. http://www.aucc.ca/can_uni/our_universities/index_e.html

Based on the programmes, they seem to have similar admission requirements. Feel free to holla at me if you want me to give you recommendations. Also, deadlines are fast approaching for different programs, especially for the Fall 2008 session.

If/when you get your admission, acquiring your visa is the next step.

2:2 will be tough to get a place in Canada, I haven't heard much about 'pre-masters' programs in Canada, Delta007 may have more info on that.

Concerning the USA, write the GRE or GMAT depending on the school and find out their other requirements.

U dont need a new passport. Ordinarily, it is illegal for you to obtain a new internationla passport when u still have a valid one but the loophole in the Nigerian immigration system has given ways to one person having as many Nigerian International passport as possible. The amount on your bank statement or your sponsor's bank statement matters a lot. It is always used as a yardstick to measure your economic status here in Nigeria and your ability to pay for your tuition fee as well as other associated expenses. Feel free to call on Travelcare for assistance. Call Olawale on 08023809767 or send mail to travelcare.consults@gmail.com

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How long is your program? 1 yr, 2yrs or 4yrs?
If your tuition fee is $16k dollars, you have only N1.3mil which is approx $11k. You still have to make it up.

There are other expenses you have to take into consideration.
- Accommodation (it differs from city to city but it could start at $300/mth and up)
- Utilities (Phone, electricity, etc, approx $50/mth), if you are prudent, you could find a roomate to split these small costs cos they add up.
- Your feeding and other upkeep (that's up to you)
- Book and Stationery supplies
- Health insurance
- Miscellenous spendings

These are some basic costs you have to put into perspective while planning. Canada no be naija where you go say "Ogoro must jump"; if you dont pay yur rent first of the month, you stand a chance of being kicked out. If you dont pay your bills, your services will be suspended and you stand a chance of ruining your credit.

Previously, as an international student, you have to be well studded financially because it was prohibited for int'l students to work off campus. It wasnt as if the jobs on campus was there and even if you got one, the pay was nothing especially when you work probably like 10hrs or even less a week. However, the new law which was implemented last yr (or the previous), allows you to work up to 20hrs a week (as a student) anywhere. And during the break periods, summer and Christmas, you are allowed to work 40+hrs (full time). Depending on the job and hrs worked, alot of students are able to meet their needs (rent, books, feeding, etc) on a monthly. However, you still need to somehow find a way to knock off the tuition fee. The summer jobs are usually helpful but make sure you do your math properly otherwise you'd come here and start causing heaven and earth. If u extra fine, I fit give u one room for my house sha 

Anyway, I hope this was helpful. By the way, what school are you looking at?

I admit, I havent heard of that institution before but just browsing thru their website, that na one of those moi moi universities. At least, if you want to spend money, spend am for better thing. University education is not just about the degree but the environment, colleagues, etc u get to interact with.

Hi everybody i've been on this canada thing 4 a while nw bt dnt seem 2 be gettin anywhere.I wnt to do an Msc in petroleum engineering in ay good school. I tried university of alberta and regina,they said my CGPA is too low.
I have a first degree in mechanical engineering(Naija) with a CGPA of 3.40.Pls can anyone out there advise me on what to do, either PGd(If possible) or sumtin else cos i'm rly keen on going to canada cos of the good prospects

You should be able to get a bank draft. Banks like Citibank, Ecobank, etc issue international bank drafts. You can also wire transfer the funds to the institution. Ask the institution to provide bank details. Another option is to pay someone you know, who's at this end and let the person do the transfer for you.

P.S. Keep in mind that you do not have to pay your fees (only a deposit) until the embassy asks you to do so.

If I ever wanted to live in any other foreign country. . .it would be Canada. . . peaceful and independent.  Self-reliant and with beautiful people.

Look forward to visiting some time in the future.

@poster
Goodluck with your search.

Almondjoy,  This makes me believe what a guy was saying about you, that all you do is sit at d refugee camp and send posts every minute. Now its about 5800 posts you have sent. Haba, pls come back to Nigeria and make good use of your skills. Na Canada u dey eye now. American refugee camp never do u

Hello Mr delta, Please i need one more assistance please, My Secondady school original certificate is not ready but the statement of result is available, Can include that in the Application since the original result is not available and beside i was told i have to insert a Waec Scratch Card also in the application, is it necessary for me to do that, Please advise. Thanks