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Re: Travelling To Canada Part 3 by imadebaby: 9:27pm On Jan 04, 2013
earthgreeners: imade na u be dat for dis picture?
I hear u
Re: Travelling To Canada Part 3 by Waleabimbola(m): 9:32pm On Jan 04, 2013
Hello am a Nigerian but I have work permit of south Africa till 2017.i will like to visit Canada in the last week of February, but Canada embassy does not process visa within a month.i want to know if I can use my Nigeria bank account to apply in south Africa because they can process my visa within 8days.is it possible to use Nigeria bank account to apply for visa in south Africa?
I have visited uk, France,Germany Swaziland UAE before but have always applied from Nigeria.thanks for your anticipated response
N.B.....when will Canada embassy start the 10 days waiting time their ambassador announced on 28th dec.2012?
Re: Travelling To Canada Part 3 by Nobody: 9:33pm On Jan 04, 2013
Siga: ....Is Toronto ur final destination?

Yeah
Re: Travelling To Canada Part 3 by Siga: 9:34pm On Jan 04, 2013
kenniy:

Deadline for grant is May.. just been wishful. cos for obvious reason, would prefer canada. yh..have a valid master with research admission to durham UK to resume Mar 1st..just hoping there is a route back..

so, what do u think my final option could be if I really wanna push my luck? My admission letter to uottawa already indicate i could resume this spring or fall2013..
...since UOttawa dey ok with u resuming spring or fall....then u should be ok....go for the medicals and hope for the best....between u and I....Canada is far more better then UK at the mo....if u plan to establish urself for foreign land....ultimately.....u have the key

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Re: Travelling To Canada Part 3 by Siga: 9:35pm On Jan 04, 2013
artmostfair:

Yeah
School?
Re: Travelling To Canada Part 3 by Siga: 9:37pm On Jan 04, 2013
Waleabimbola: Hello am a Nigerian but I have work permit of south Africa till 2017.i will like to visit Canada in the last week of February, but Canada embassy does not process visa within a month.i want to know if I can use my Nigeria bank account to apply in south Africa because they can process my visa within 8days.is it possible to use Nigeria bank account to apply for visa in south Africa?
I have visited uk, France,Germany Swaziland UAE before but have always applied from Nigeria.thanks for your anticipated response
....there is where on the requirement that states ur financial standings should have a location or base.....u are fine...the fact that u have a valid work permit is more than enough....all u need is ur SA docs with a letter from ur work, stating how long u have been working with them, how much u make and what u do for them....then indicate ur job will be waiting for u after ur vacation....then u can put ur Nigerian bank statements there as well....u are fine bro....
Re: Travelling To Canada Part 3 by Waleabimbola(m): 9:45pm On Jan 04, 2013
Siga: ....there is where on the requirement that states ur financial standings should have a location or base.....u are fine...the fact that u have a valid work permit is more than enough....all u need is ur SA docs with a letter from ur work, stating how long u have been working with them, how much u make and what u do for them....then indicate ur job will be waiting for u after ur vacation....then u can put ur Nigerian bank statements there as well....u are fine bro....

Please previous experience?i mean do you have someone that has done what am asking for before?using a Nigeria bank account in another country
Re: Travelling To Canada Part 3 by Siga: 9:47pm On Jan 04, 2013
Waleabimbola:

Please previous experience?i mean do you have someone that has done what am asking for before?using a Nigeria bank account in another country
...No Sir, just stating the obvious....I mean, u can have investments even in Mars or Uranus....so far its in ur name and if they make calls it can be confirmed....

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Re: Travelling To Canada Part 3 by cessna150(m): 9:53pm On Jan 04, 2013
Waleabimbola:

Please previous experience?i mean do you have someone that has done what am asking for before?using a Nigeria bank account in another country

Affirmative,I and my friend got UK visa in southy with naija bank statements

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Re: Travelling To Canada Part 3 by Waleabimbola(m): 9:54pm On Jan 04, 2013
Siga: ...No Sir, just stating the obvious....I mean, u can have investments even in Mars or Uranus....so far its in ur name and if they make calls it can be confirmed....

I must confess am really happy joining this forum. May God continue to bless you guys.please do you know when Canada embassy will start with their 10 days waiting time as announced on the 27th dec.2012?

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Re: Travelling To Canada Part 3 by Waleabimbola(m): 10:22pm On Jan 04, 2013
cessna150:

Affirmative,I and my friend got UK visa in southy with naija bank statements
Thanks for the info..please can I have your personal contact details I need to discuss some personal details with you..your response has really been of great help[color=#000099][/color]
Re: Travelling To Canada Part 3 by cessna150(m): 10:29pm On Jan 04, 2013
Waleabimbola:
Thanks for the info..please can I have your personal contact details I need to discuss some personal details with you..your response has really been of great help[color=#000099][/color]

Gimme yours sir
Re: Travelling To Canada Part 3 by Siga: 10:32pm On Jan 04, 2013
Guys....if there are any of u heading to below listed schools....please u can link up to share apartments....this will help in reducing ur cost of living big timer.....nothing wrong in 4 or 5 of u sharing a 2 or 3 bedroom apartment...at least for the first yr so settle wella,....a 2 bedroom can go between $900 and $1000....depending on size and utilities...with this...u guys can share and end up paying $300 or less a month on housing...then u guys can focus on how una go share grocery bills and different bills...at the end...u will be surprised with $500...u get a roof over ur head and u can eat unlimited....and if guys match up wella....I promise to chip in from time to time to buy one or two items on ur grocery list....thats if and only u guys come together....

1. York Uni
2. Seneca at York and Seneca on Finch
3. Humber College

Tx....

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Re: Travelling To Canada Part 3 by luckyDon1: 10:56pm On Jan 04, 2013
@newacca and siga(senior men)lol....plsease whats the average processing time of application especially May intakes?i heard that it doesnt take much time because applicants are usually few unlike fall intakes.please help me figure out like when i may be called for medicals so that i can know how to excuse myself from my duty post.my application is a month old and if i track it,it tells me processing at the embassy.looking forward for ur brilliant answers?
Re: Travelling To Canada Part 3 by Robbie37: 11:02pm On Jan 04, 2013
Siga: Guys....if there are any of u heading to below listed schools....please u can link up to share apartments....this will help in reducing ur cost of living big timer.....nothing wrong in 4 or 5 of u sharing a 2 or 3 bedroom apartment...at least for the first yr so settle wella,....a 2 bedroom can go between $900 and $1000....depending on size and utilities...with this...u guys can share and end up paying $300 or less a month on housing...then u guys can focus on how una go share grocery bills and different bills...at the end...u will be surprised with $500...u get a roof over ur head and u can eat unlimited....and if guys match up wella....I promise to chip in from time to time to buy one or two items on ur grocery list....thats if and only u guys come together....

1. York Uni
2. Seneca at York and Seneca on Finch
3. Humber College

Tx....

Bros you are too much!
Re: Travelling To Canada Part 3 by Siga: 11:06pm On Jan 04, 2013
lucky Don: @newacca and siga(senior men)lol....plsease whats the average processing time of application especially May intakes?i heard that it doesnt take much time because applicants are usually few unlike fall intakes.please help me figure out like when i may be called for medicals so that i can know how to excuse myself from my duty post.my application is a month old and if i track it,it tells me processing at the embassy.looking forward for ur brilliant answers?
....based on current trend....it takes up to 6months....but like u know.....May intakes are few which means less visa applications which gives more time to process applications faster....so, u should be good since u already have it in there with them....
Re: Travelling To Canada Part 3 by mozo: 11:15pm On Jan 04, 2013
rockar:

just a suggestion , I think we should all get a Bb and form a group there....abi?

@rockar Pls I want Bold 5 thanks..

This forum is better for reference points
Re: Travelling To Canada Part 3 by Hinxx: 11:22pm On Jan 04, 2013
wemi85: Hi all, my friend was called b CDHC this morning asking him to come for an interview on Tuesday morning. He has already done his medicals and paid his fees as they instructed. Can anybody advise on what kind of questions they usually ask at the interview and is there a higher chance of them refusing him now that they require an interview? Will he know the outcome immediately after the interview? I would really appreciate you guys opinion. Thanks.


Canada Visa Interview Questions & Answers

The following are some of the Canadian student visa interview questions that the ambassador may ask:

1. How are you doing?

Tip: You don’t have to be nervous and answer in a formal way. This question is basically asked to make you comfortable.



Fine, Thank you.

2. Have you ever been to Canada before?

Tip: Though Visa officer has the record of all your visits to Canada but you have to tell them the truth. If you have been there then you should remember the date of arrival & departure.

Yes I have been to Canada once in 2006 on a tourist Visa.

Or

No, I have not been to Canada so far.

If yes then it is advisable to remember the date of last arrival and departure from Canada.

3. Why do you want to study in canada?

Tip: Visa officer wants to understand your intentions to go to Canada. As you are applying for Canada student Visa so you should only talk about that.

I want to go there to pursue my Masters degree. Because of the ample research facilities and global exposure available there. I will be completely equipped in terms of practical exposure, by being in contact with people from different nations and working with the best technology.

4. Why did you select this particular university?

Tip: You should go through the website and handbook of your university carefully. Pen down some highlighted features such as World ranking, the research facility, the faculty profile, Alumni profile etc. Visa officer wants to know the reason behind joining the particular University.

E.g. I was keen to study in a university which can give me quality education so while searching various options I found that this university has got the best faculty available in my subject. Even the research facilities are very good. Moreover it is listed in the top 50 universities of the world with well known professionals as its Alumni’s.

5. For which course are you going?

Tip: You should go through the course content carefully. You should know everything such as: Duration, Fee, commencement & end date, Credits points, curriculum etc about your course.

I am going for MS in Computer Science for the Fall 2009 session.

6. Why did you choose this course?

Tip: You should be very clear about your future plans after doing this course. Prepare a good statement mentioning about: How course is relevant to your previous degree, how this course adds value to you profile, why you are interested in doing this course etc.

This course is related to my previous studies as I have done my B.Tech (Computer Science) and I would like to continue my education in the same field. Moreover I am quiet interested in VLSI design and this course includes various modules related to that.

7. Why don’t you do this course here in India?

Tip: You should know what difference the course would bring to you if done from Canada instead of India. If the course is not available in India, you can tell the Visa Officer that it is not offered in India. If the same course is available in India, highlight the differences in the quality of education and the course structure in India and Canada. You should convince the Visa Officer that doing this course from Canada will add value to your profile. Talk about a few researches being conducted in that field. Technical words work out when other things don’t.

Similar course in India is entirely theoretical. Whereas the same course in Canada comes along with Internship and a lot of project work. Internship & projects will give me a lot of practical knowledge. After completing the course I will not get only the degree, but also experience in the field. Also, the research facilities are not that great here in India.

8. Which are the other universities you have applied to?

Tip: Visa Officer wants to know if you are really serious about your education. If you applied to 4 and were accepted in 1 and got 3 rejects, you should put it this way: I applied to 4, got 1 admit, 2 awaited and 1 reject. Visa Officer will have record of the Universities accepted your application and not of your rejections. You should say that the chosen university was your first choice.

I applied to four other universities and got calls from two of them. But I preferred to choose XYZ because of the research being carried out in the field of Bleep (mention the one related to your course) that interests me the most.

9. How are you going to fund your education?

Tip: Visa Officer wants to know if you are well aware of source of your funds. This is the way to verify your documents as well.

You can say that Family funds or Bank loan (As per your Visa documents and funds statement)

10. Are you getting any school waiver?

Tip: Mention if you are getting any tuition fee waiver or teaching assistantship or research assistantship. That will prove to be a positive point.

11. Why do you think the university is giving scholarship to you?

Tip: You should know how much scholarship you are getting and probably the reason university is giving scholarship to you Visa Officer wants to know if you are aware of the scholarship programs and financial aid. Also if you have submitted any Statement of Purpose for scholarship then mention about that and carry a copy of the same.

It is because of my academic records, GRE & TOEFL Score.

12. From where did you do your under graduation?

Tip: Mention the name of the course and the university. If the university has high ranking or some specific feature, mention that too.

13. Tell me something about your past?

Tip: Be prepared to tell them that what you were doing between your last school and till today. Make sure your answers are focusing on your achievements, skills, you being a sincere student.

After completing my studies, I worked in ABC Company as …… Executive for X years. After that I joined Bleep Company and presently working over there for last Y years.

14. Who is sponsoring your education?

Tip: If you have a scholarship, say that. Else mention the name of your sponsors, you may add that your father and mother are supporting you for your higher education as per the financial documents.

My father and relatives (As per Visa documents & Funds)

15. What does he do?

Tip: Visa officer basically wants to verify the financial capability of the sponsors. You are advised to go through the Income tax returns, and supporting documents of your sponsors carefully. Have a good idea of the income source of your sponsors.



16. What savings does your family have?

Tip: Make sure your answer focus on proof of having sufficient funds. Go through the financial documents carefully and mention the savings as per the documents. Always carry a detailed bank account statements and CA report with you. If you have taken an education loan then do mention about that and carry a copy of Loan letter with you.

My father is having savings of around XX Lakhs. And my mother has a fixed deposit of XX lakhs. Collectively they have sponsored me for XX lakhs. We are also availing an education loan from XYZ Bank for X lakhs.

17. What is your father’s annual income?

Tip: Visa Officer wants to know if your father’s annual income is sufficient enough to meet your expenses of studying abroad. They think that money can be put into banks, but annual income is a proof which they heavily rely upon to decide the student’s parents capability to meet his educational expenses. You should mention the annual income as per IT returns.

His annual income is XYZ.

18. How many brothers and sisters do you have?

Tip: Such kind of questions is basically to verify weather your family has other members for whom your parents may have to raise fund later on. Basically such questions are asked to evaluate the balance of income and expenses of the family.

19. Do you have any relative in Canada?

Tip: Be truthful at this instance. Visa Officer will have record of this (about your brother/sister/Mother/Father) with them. If your distant aunt or uncle stays there, then you don’t have to say about them. All that matters is your immediate relatives i.e. own brother, sister, father or mother. Any of your relative overstaying in Canada may not be favorable considered.

20. Is your brother/sister enjoying there?

Tip: Visa officer wants to know what the intentions of your brothers and sisters are. Never answer in a way that makes them believes that they plan to settle or overstay. Any of them overstaying in Canada may not be favorable considered. You may say that he is finding life tough there and has plans to come back to India after completing his studies/after a year or two.

21. What are the course commencement and completion dates?

Tip: You should remember the exact dates. Visa Officer wants to know if you are well aware of the course duration and start date.

22. Where do you plan to stay in Canada?

Tip: Mention the address where you have planned. This should reflect that you are serious about your studies and have made all arrangements for your education abroad.

23. What do you plan to do during your vacations?

Tip: Visa officer wants to know your ties to your home country. You can say that you plan to come back to meet your family and friends here in India. You should not say that you plan to work in Canada as that shows you are not financially strong and you are going there to earn money. This will make the Visa officer believe that even after completing your education, you would like to do job and settle there.

24. Show me your GRE and TOEFL Score?

Tip: Carry all documents in such a way that it becomes easy for you to remove and present them to Visa Officer without any wastage of time, whenever asked for. Always try to put the better score on the top. The speed at which you are able to show the relevant document whenever asked for also counts a lot. Visa Officer wants to know how sincere you are at your studies. Remember your scores and exam dates.

25. What is your undergraduate GPA?

Tip: You should convert your percentage in GPA and remember it exactly.

26. Can you show me your degree?

Tip: Handover the degree confidently and look at the visa officer. If asked only for a degree, do not show the mark sheets of each semester.

27. Mention some professors’ name?

Tip: Do research the university and find out specifically the professors in your department before going for visa interview.

28. Did you get in touch with any professors in this University?

Tip: Before going for visa interview, you should contact professors in your department. VO wants to know how sincere you are for doing graduation from your chosen university.

Yes, I exchanged some emails with Prof XYZ. With the area of his research and the interest I have in that particular subject, I guess I can be good research assistant under him. It is always advisable to carry the printouts of the emails with you.

29. What are your future plans? Do you intend to stay in Canada?

Tip: Your answers should reflect clarity of thought, clarity of your intentions and strong ties to your home country.

I am sure the recent growth of Indian economy will open many avenues for me to start my company back in India. After acquainting with latest technologies in Canada, I look forward to start my company here in India.

30. Do you plan to work there?

Tip: Visa Officer wants to know your intentions. You should answer in such a way that Visa Officer is convinced that you are financially strong and plan to return to your home country after completing your studies.

31. Do you have enough funds while you are there?

Tip: You should be confident and say yes. Visa Officer wants to know if you have enough funds to meet your educational expenses.

Yes.

32. What is the location of your university?

Tip: You should do some research on your university before visa interview. You should know its exact location and the location of different campus as well (if any). Location might be one of the reasons that you selected this particular university, so make sure that you know its exact location.

33. What’s the difference you can make by doing your MS in Canada?

Tip: You get better opportunities once you do your MS. Show foreign companies coming to India investing in your field. State some technical words expressing the advancements in your field.

Most of the Universities in Canada are going in parallel with the latest technologies. Educating myself in those technologies will provide me the necessary skill-set to start up something of my own in future.


Hope this helps !!!

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Re: Travelling To Canada Part 3 by mozo: 11:23pm On Jan 04, 2013
@siga/house, what if all I can get from my office is just a reference letter, cos I knw those people, they won't like to state am coming back in the letter, just that I work there and I should be assisted in anyway possible
Re: Travelling To Canada Part 3 by Siga: 11:25pm On Jan 04, 2013
mozo: @siga/house, what if all I can get from my office is just a reference letter, cos I knw those people, they won't like to state am coming back in the letter, just that I work there and I should be assisted in anyway possible
....well...at least it should state how long u have been working there...at wat capacity....and the duration of ur vacation....with ur current salary
Re: Travelling To Canada Part 3 by Hinxx: 11:36pm On Jan 04, 2013
lucky Don: @newacca and siga(senior men)lol....plsease whats the average processing time of application especially May intakes?i heard that it doesnt take much time because applicants are usually few unlike fall intakes.please help me figure out like when i may be called for medicals so that i can know how to excuse myself from my duty post.my application is a month old and if i track it,it tells me processing at the embassy.looking forward for ur brilliant answers?


You should know application NO MATTER what intake is first come-first serve basis,ℓ applied for January and we haven't been called for anything yet,regardless of u wey dey go for May. So just have to chill...Welcome aboard,it takes time,wait in line L̳̿Ö̤̣̇☺ː̗̀(=)))ː̖́☺Ö̤̣̇L̳̿.
Re: Travelling To Canada Part 3 by luckyDon1: 11:54pm On Jan 04, 2013
@Hinxx,u mean that u applied for Jan 2013 and u havent even done medicals?which month did u apply?
Re: Travelling To Canada Part 3 by rockar: 12:00am On Jan 05, 2013
adim02: @rockar is your PG for may or september intake 2013.

its for September @admin02
Re: Travelling To Canada Part 3 by rockar: 12:08am On Jan 05, 2013
mozo:

@rockar Pls I want Bold 5 thanks..

This forum is better for reference points

@mozo, I heard there is no crime in stealing bold 5 from SLOT ltd at computer village throughout january 2013. so quickly go steal urs.......lol

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Re: Travelling To Canada Part 3 by SirP1: 12:31am On Jan 05, 2013
Yes siga is right, wind is the cheapest but their network can be crappy.. Fido is also good as long as you are not on contract.
Re: Travelling To Canada Part 3 by Siga: 12:34am On Jan 05, 2013
Sir P!:
Yes siga is right, wind is the cheapest but their network can be crappy.. Fido is also good as long as you are not on contract.
....Rogers own Fido and Chatr....
Re: Travelling To Canada Part 3 by nkeco: 1:23am On Jan 05, 2013
Hi Friends, Is anyone studying in Brandon University?
Re: Travelling To Canada Part 3 by lus5(f): 1:54am On Jan 05, 2013
Hi,i have been following this tread silently. Pls i want if anyone applied to MUN Grenfell campus cos they hav not yet called me for medical nd skul is starting on 7.I already have a room nd my roomate. I don't even know what to do
Re: Travelling To Canada Part 3 by Siga: 3:43am On Jan 05, 2013
To those wey talk say jobs no dey Ontario....FYI....Canada added 40,000 jobs in the month of December and 30,000 of those jobs are in Ontario all full time jobs...so...there una go oooo

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Re: Travelling To Canada Part 3 by Hinxx: 7:38am On Jan 05, 2013
lucky Don: @Hinxx,u mean that u applied for Jan 2013 and u havent even done medicals?which month did u apply?


September
Re: Travelling To Canada Part 3 by Hinxx: 7:45am On Jan 05, 2013
lus@5:
Hi,i have been following this tread silently. Pls i want if anyone applied to MUN Grenfell campus cos they hav not yet called me for medical nd skul is starting on 7.I already have a room nd my roomate. I don't even know what to do



Applied to MUN also but St. Johns,ℓ haven't been called yet for Medicals too. ℓ think what they might wanna do is ask us to differ our adm to May or September,cos ℓ don't think they have called anyone applying for january,owing to the fact that ℓ have been following this trend for long and spoken personally to 5 other people that applied for Jan intake...Please correct me if am wrong,house.

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