adeoflagos:


To be honest, from my personal experience it was possible to become a citizen as a student but the process in recent times might have changed. Back then (in early to mid 2000s), you were more likely to become a citizen as a student if you are on a long term study-program, like doing a Masters that is immediately followed by a PhD. It also depend on how early you start the process. You first need to be a landed resident first, and depending on how long you remain living in Canada, at some point you qualify to apply for citizenship. First thing is to be a landed resident first, the citizenship come later. Some provinces (i.e. states) also have separate immigration program that is different from the federal government. For example in the province of Newfoundland, you may become a resident through some special program after studying there. Check the website of the provincial government. But as advised by naijasexy check www.cic.gc.ca. As I indicated above, my experience were from several years ago, and the process is surely different now.

rotexzy: @femi motors...please I have bn asked to submit all my original documents to the embassy via the agent I am using...the most of which I am really concerned with is my popman's C of O(iwe ile). Please is this how it is normally done

rotexzy: @femi motors....Thanks so much bro...I'll be waiting for the confirmation of the C of O concern. The agents 'seems' to be authentic though you never can tell...that's why I am putting it to experts to be double sure

rockafela: Any one here going to University of Regina September, pls let's hook up.. Any one here going to University of Regina September, pls let's hook up..

Bakorede: pls,wat do u mean by landed residence/resident?

LoveKing: Hi Fhemmy. I've been following you for many years now. I dont think ill have any worries getting help from you. This is were i need you.
I want you to help me verify this agency (immigration and living) in vancouver. I cant put their no up here but i could send it to your email. They want to help me get a Visitors TRV but the amount is $1800 for individual class.
I've been told many times i could do it myself and i know i can but what are my chances; i'm late 20s so varsity or college might rule me out, i got 3rd class what masters or pgd can i do with that, im not self employed or employed inshort im going for nysc november. Thats why i resorted to use an Agency cos they told me they have 95% success rate and they contact the high commission on their applicants cases. Would i even stand a chance if i do it myself? Coz truthfully i'll want to extend my TRV in the required times for the permanent residency. And i also got a contact in B.C who can give me an accomodation in vancouver. Bro i've been on this immigration thing since 2002 so i just want to read your opinion cos i'm planning to begin in a few weeks time, its long overdue.

Fhemmmy:

CHief, Feel free to mail me and we could talk one on one, however, i will like you to ask yourself these questions.
1. You spend 1800$$ to get a visiting visa to Canada, you hope to be able to extend it to be able to get a permant residency in Canada, what is you are not able to secure the permanent residency, what is next for you?
2. While you are in Canada on a visiting visa, how do you take care of your financial needs, cos most companies will not offer you a job.
But anyhow, we will talk and rub minds together. . . . In the meantime, no one could guarantee you a visa, but 90% success rate is not bad, but how honest are they

Bakorede: i just post 2u on d other thread 'Students travelling 2 Canada part 3'.

Fhemmmy:

CHief, Feel free to mail me and we could talk one on one, however, i will like you to ask yourself these questions.
1. You spend 1800$$ to get a visiting visa to Canada, you hope to be able to extend it to be able to get a permant residency in Canada, what is you are not able to secure the permanent residency, what is next for you?
2. While you are in Canada on a visiting visa, how do you take care of your financial needs, cos most companies will not offer you a job.
But anyhow, we will talk and rub minds together. . . . In the meantime, no one could guarantee you a visa, but 90% success rate is not bad, but how honest are they

LoveKing: Hi Fhemmy. I've been following you for many years now. I dont think ill have any worries getting help from you. This is were i need you.
I want you to help me verify this agency (immigration and living) in vancouver. I cant put their no up here but i could send it to your email. They want to help me get a Visitors TRV but the amount is $1800 for individual class.
I've been told many times i could do it myself and i know i can but what are my chances; i'm late 20s so varsity or college might rule me out, i got 3rd class what masters or pgd can i do with that, im not self employed or employed inshort im going for nysc november. Thats why i resorted to use an[b] Agency cos they told me they have 95% success rate [/b]and they contact the high commission on their applicants cases. Would i even stand a chance if i do it myself? Coz truthfully i'll want to extend my TRV in the required times for the permanent residency. And i also got a contact in B.C who can give me an accomodation in vancouver. Bro i've been on this immigration thing since 2002 so i just want to read your opinion cos i'm planning to begin in a few weeks time, its long overdue.

justwise:

Please don't take this the wrong way but do you expect the agent to tell you that they have less success rate?

You are about to waste that $1800, you ca not legally change a Canadian visiting visa to permanent visa.

You hardly qualify for visiting visa because you don't have any strong tie to Nigeria at the moment, you got no job, no business and no concrete paper evidence to present to Canadian embassy, lets be honest here.

Yes the agent will definitely get you some forged papers to make you look qualified but that could be the start of your nightmare.

If its legally possible to change visiting visa to permanent then why do people pay millions in school fees just to enter Canada while they could simply get visiting visa and change it to permanent one when they get there and study for free?

If you are not qualified for Canadian visa then you are not qualified, agent can not get you anything, you will only loose your money and time.

justwise:

Please don't take this the wrong way but do you expect the agent to tell you that they have less success rate?

You are about to waste that $1800, you ca not legally change a Canadian visiting visa to permanent visa.

You hardly qualify for visiting visa because you don't have any strong tie to Nigeria at the moment, you got no job, no business and no concrete paper evidence to present to Canadian embassy, lets be honest here.

Yes the agent will definitely get you some forged papers to make you look qualified but that could be the start of your nightmare.

If its legally possible to change visiting visa to permanent then why do people pay millions in school fees just to enter Canada while they could simply get visiting visa and change it to permanent one when they get there and study for free?

If you are not qualified for Canadian visa then you are not qualified, agent can not get you anything, you will only loose your money and time.

ndbaba: hi
have been loving all ur comments. pls i need some info. i am expecting my admission letter from memorial university of newfoundland for a masters degree in biochemistry. i have very limited cash and the program is for 2 yrs. can i study and work at the same time to cover my expenses.also hw do i become a permanent resident.

ndbaba: hi
have been loving all ur comments. pls i need some info. i am expecting my admission letter from memorial university of newfoundland for a masters degree in biochemistry. i have very limited cash and the program is for 2 yrs. can i study and work at the same time to cover my expenses.also hw do i become a permanent resident.

Jesus4all: @fhemmy and others trv holder, is it true that the canada embassy will not return every orignal documents like certificates, results submitted after they have issue trv to the applicant.

ndbaba: @ FEMMMY AND IFEGI:WHAT IF I GOT ENOUGH MONEY TO TAKE CARE OF MY TUITION AND LIVING EXPENSES FOR A YEAR, I HEARD D SCHOOL GIVES MONEY TO GRADUATE STUDENTS IN FORM OF A STIPEND FROM YOUR SUPERVISOR. WONT IT B ENOUGH COMBINED WITH ME WORKING 4 FEW HOURS ALSO.

Jesus4all: @fhemmy and others trv holder, is it true that the canada embassy will not return every orignal documents like certificates, results submitted after they have issue trv to the applicant.

LoveKing:
hmmm thanks anyway