You may be right about the age and gender thing, but the grace of God and his mercy. There are a couple of guys about 28 going for their Masters and who got their visas. Once u are lucky with the Visa officer in charge of your case, then you should get it once all other things are fine. Mine is about 70 days now. What do you guys think can be the challenge? Can it be verification taking forever? What's ur take?

adewale, i dont know. i really dont know whats taking forever to process the application. Im really wondering.
Lets keep hope alive and wait for the coming week. I sense something will happen.
Maybe when we get our visas we shall meet to share a beer?? this wait alomost don kill me> lol

Any news yet from anyone regarding Study permits for this August/September?

Igb:

Heard anything yet? mine is now 71 days since I applied. I just counted the days now.

na wah o, I hope u hear 4rom dem b4 da end of this month.
I wish we live in da borderless world

my professor just sent me a mail telling me that classes start on the 25 th of august. he gave me a link to download materials and start reading before then. this is even earlier than the 28th for start of the one week orientation in august.
still no word from the canadian embassy. there is serious trouble ooo.
lets all keep out fingeers crossed. 57 days wait no be small thing ooo. i wonder what they are doing in that embassy office sef

@ ADEWALE
i have not heard anything ooo from the people. you may send ur number here or if u want privacy send to my email address. lets discuss on the phone. this wait thingy don tire me,
God dey sha

@igbogolo, skool starting on da 25th of August? datz really un heard of here oooooooo, which skool is dat?

@ Ezinwannem

The admssion paper states 3rd september but its preceeded by a week orientation. that makes it 28th of august as start date for the orientation.
but today i received a letter sent on behalf of my lecturer that out leadership course starts on the 25th of august 2008.
I am going for an MBA at the University of Alberta

oh k, I hot u get da visa as soon as possible, Alberta is another province so not suprised by da date their resumption esp. since its an MBA program 2

i just need to know whats up with my application. im getting nervous. kai!!!!

Please guys, GO TO THE EMBASSY. At this point that is your best bet. . . .to continue waiting is very risky.

Sounds like both of you guys are going to Alberta. . . . . when (not if) your visas and all come through, I may be able to give you some contacts in Edmonton and Calgary.

Keep the faith and don't lose hope!

may i never be in this position again. i recently went for an appraisal. i was the only one without my original documents. now how do i hope to get hired when am about to travel to study? the man asked me where my documents were i said its in the embassy. he asked me what i intend doing , i lied and told him i want to attend a conference. I dont think he believed me. he asked that i present my documents again before the end of the month for verification. I really dont know what to do now.
if they are not giving me canadian visa, see how im about to lose an another opportunity? my house rent is due. right now im stuck. do i renew or not if the answer is No candian visa, i still have dundee for september 6th.but how do i apply to another UK visa when my documents have been literally seized

ah canada see me ooohh.


@ adewale
what do you think about debosly's advise? whats ur work program like?? pls mai me ur number lets discuss this thing

@ debosky
thanks for the advise

Thanks debosky & Igb.

Igb: will send you an email with my contacts shortly. I think the advice is splendid.

Thanks.

@igbogolo, I really feel u,

@ igbogolo

I think you are being too complacent. I remember at the time of my application, while it was still under consideration, I had to go to Abuja for a Commonwealth Scholarship Interview, so I went back to the Embassy and asked to be given my originals to pursue my scholarship applications, and I was given.

I'm just saying that to show you that these embassy people can be talked to - do not hesitate to do go there.

You guys should get together and go to the embassy. After all you submitted genuine documents and all, there is nothing they can do to you - the worst is they say we won't give you the visa. But to just sit and wait idly will not help. Be proactive, ask if there is anything holding up the application that you can help clear up or verify.

Igb:

I have sent you a mail kindly check ur box as soon as possible. I guess we should arrange to go to the embassy this week, if its convenient, maybe on Thursday.

Thanks to everyone for their ideas, advice and all.

Another issue about going to the Canadian embassy, is that it is difficult to go in cos I have been there twice and I was told to fill a form they came back and told me they would reach me as soon as they were done with processing the application. This was over a month ago.

Is there any advice on what to do when we get there? I saw people claiming appointments and were allowed in. I don't know if it's a good idea to claim an appointment in order to be allowed in? Suggestions would be appreciated especially from someone who went there lately because they seem to have changed their system.

God bless.

Well you've waited over a month, I suggest you go and insist on seeing someone. You have to be persistent my friend, don't just treat it with kids gloves. Even if you are refused the first time, show up again - this is an important matter and they cannot simply brush you off like that.

I personally do not believe it is that difficult to go in - like I have mentioned, I went there TWICE after submitting my documents without an appointment and each time I did, I got in and saw the embassy officials.

I do not know if the system has changed since you last visited, that information would be helpful too.

God bless

@ adewale, debosky, ezinwannm

Thank you all!

Hi Dewale & Igbogolo,
Please kindly let us know the outcome of your inquiry at the CDHC. Mine is over 50days too. I just have a belief that all is well. please do let us know!

cheerio!

@ goldcircle
no problem my brother.
pardon me why do u answer goldcircle?? just curious

Is Igbogolo your real name? what does it stand for?

You guys should have faith and by Gods grace you would all get your visa, I applied to four schools for january session and hope to get admission soon.

@ Goldcircle
hahahahah. now thats funny. indeed ur plan worked right. lol!!!
igbogolo is not my real name but was formed from my kindred name

hi nairalanders,
i found a website on migration to canada (migrationexpert.com/canada). i visited it and was asked to answer some questions, after which i was told i qualify to migrate as a skilled worker. I even got to the interview stage, after which i was told i can now start processing my visa, but after paying 409 CAD for an advanced migration service.

please are they for real? have they actually helped anyone to migrate?
am confused.

gurlie, datz a scam oooooo, visit canadian immigration website for what to be done

HI NAIRALANDERS,
ANYONE WITH USEFUL INFROMATION ON HOW TO ARRANGE A JOB IN CANADA OR HOW TO GET A WORK PERMIT.

EBEARIBA.

Elando, its not a scam. Migrationexpert is a reputable immigration body, and u must pay for their service. Oyibo no dey use money play. However, you can do it yourself by visiting the immiration website. or mail me at mibisnow@yahoo.co.uk to connect you with the canadian lawyer david cohen

Not to worry, you can get a legal representative to guide you. You may visit www.chisca.ca
Some information might be useful.