GlitteringStar:


Hello Abvlaw,

You have a great CRS score. Since you already have all the express entry requirements, why don't you create your profile and go through the EE route? All things being equal, you should get an ITA in the next draw, and you may even get your PR before the end of this year.

Even though, you don't intend to emigrate, I still believe there are so many benefits that you can get instead of applying for study permit. You have your ECA and IELTS already which is all you need to enter a pool. Some of these benefits include:

Firstly, you can always go for a diploma course at a cheaper cost as a domestic student. Secondly, you don't need to bother your head about writing SOP or tackling purpose of visit, home ties and co issues. Thirdly, your husband can always visit you without applying for visa (if he is included in your PR application). Lastly, you may later decide to stay behind after your studies and in the process you can even apply for Canadian citizenship.

Above all, consider the pros and cons of each and kindly note that this is just my opinion.

I wish you the best!

Best regards.

Thank you. I think you're right. I might just focus on that. I just really wanted to start school in January because the sooner I can start the sooner I finish and set up the centre. I should probably look more deeply at Express Entry. Thank you for your suggestion.

Judgepelumi:

Ma, this is just an idea of how to sell your story. It has always been your dream to own and run a daycare center that's why you ventured into one. Unfortunately it didn't last more than 15months. You eventually figured out the main problem for it abrupt end was poor administration. You thought about taking a course on that aspect but luckily for you, your dad got you a slot in a coy where you practiced office mgt & administration and over the years you've mastered the job roles and requirements and therefore you can succinctly succeed on your own independently. From your research, part of why your center couldn't last long was cos you were a novel in that field and you couldn't compete with other daycare centers in the suburban areas of Lagos. Why they had an advantage over yours was cos they adopted so many foreign aspects that made rich people their go-to center for their kids and it was difficult for compete since you had no foreign exposure of how daycare centers are being run. this is why you've chosen Canada as your preferred place to learn this aspects of the job. In your research, rich citizens of lagos pay as high as 500k per term And if you can acquire the required skills, you'd be able to compete and your yearly turnover can be as much as 100million from your research. You dad has some friends who are willing to offer a space for you to setup upon your return. You've come to realize that you also need the skills of office mgt & administration for your daycare center to survive(both concurrently) and you realised that diploma is the only route to acquire this knowledge & skill.
Other gurus in the house can also contribute as this is just a story that can still be developed.. ..

Wow! This is awesome! I've cropped it and will definitely expound on it in my SOP. Thank you, I appreciate your time.

mcobex:
This case looks complicated o, law to business to daycare service. Well was your daycare registered when you opened it or has it been registered now? Cos I think that will play a very big role in this. Your SOP will need to be very very sound + your daycare registration papers + letters from your dad and uncle stating they will loan you money to restart the daycare after your studies (they should state the exact money they intend loaning you and also show proof of that).
Gurus in the house with better options should please help here

It was registered when it opened in 2009. Yes, the letters will be no problem at all. Thanks for your input

bbclue:


Since you have a registered daycare...to my own knowledge try and include it in your sop as home tie....because I also have a registered business but not commenced yet....and that serves as home tie....because I provided my CAC certificate and tax clearance certificate together with my company profile.....so I will like you to do same

Thank you, I definitely will.

guzenaira:


That's good.

Are you married with kids and have you gotten admission?

Just package your application very well and I want you to tackle the aspect of purpose of visit which is your intended program over there and home tie as well which warranted my question and your current employment.

You will be granted.

Amen! No, I don't have kids but I'm married. My husband is going to be here while I come and go. I haven't even applied yet, I just wanted to be sure.

Also, I should add that my score under Express Entry is 448 (but I don't intend to emigrate)-I did IELTS and IQAS certification before I found out Diplomas don't need them.

Thank you so much for your help.

guzenaira:


Madam,

Firstly, you need to convince the VO with reason why you want to switch. Probably with proof and paper documents of the daycare before you close down and why it closed down. What are the steps you will take to revive it and hope its convincing enough that it will fully revive.

Diploma is easy to get but sometimes difficult to be granted. The only thing the VO want is strong conviction if possible with proper backing or else you will be seen as an immigrant that only want to migrate with the pretence of education.

Its not difficult but you need to be fully prepared, do the right thing.

Thank you. I have the CAC documents to show the daycare opened in 2009. If I dig around, I can probably find the rent agreement. I didn't have a separate bank account for it (one of the the issues I had).

I can get my Dad and Uncle to write letters of sponsorship for the daycare. I intend to come back home and actually build or buy property for it.

cc: mcobex, Austin4pee, and everyone else with experience.

I'm a 35 year old married female. I have a Law Degree but have built a career in Office Management since 2011. In 2009, I registered and started a daycare center (my dream job/career) but I really didn't know what I was doing and it closed in 15 months. It was after the closure that I delved into Office Management and Administration.

I've been doing well here but it's really not what I want to do so I want to reopen the daycare. This time, I want to do a Diploma in Early Childhood Education in Canada first but, after reading back some pages, it seems the general consensus is that it's near impossible for them to give a degree holder a student visa for diploma study.

What do I do about this? Any help on how to go about this is welcome.

P.S: my bank statement is very healthy. I also have sponsors who are going to loan me the money to set up the daycare provided I get the prerequisite qualifications first (Dad and Uncle).

Thanks in advance for any help you might be able to render.