@all, to God be the glory, my siblings TRV was issued yesterday.
Application timeline:
Application route: paper
Date of submission: oct.18, 2016
Medical mail: jan. 26.

To all Trv hopeful, please dont give up, it (Canada) worths all the stress.

Cheers

Gurus in the house, please what is the time line after medicals? Just linked the paper application with cic online account, and it shows medical passed! Will CIC sent an email requesting for other documents or just to keep checking the online account for further instructions. Thank you for your response in advance.

P.S: For people planning to stay back and get their PR after studies in Canada, please narrow your school search to the Atlantic Provinces (Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick). The Government of Canada just came up with a pilot project for graduates of schools from this province that enable them to get PR after studies. Please check this link for more information: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/atlantic/index.asp

skylar2020:
@adonai36
pls can I pm you as regards PR
thnks.

Sure you can. But you may also post the questions for the benefit of others

Osemigho:


I have a very weird question which I have researching on lately.

Without following the marriage option, Is it possible to have PR while studying?

Ever heard of Vanier scholarship? If yes, how does it work especially in its "recruiting the best minds" statement. Does winners have to wait till end of study to be "recruited"?

Can someone be doing masters study as well as apply for express entry?

It is possible to have PR while studying. But this is dependent on your past skills set, education, age and work experience before coming to Canada. You are able to apply for federal skilled worker via express entry within Canada, if you meet the criteria. The advantage there is that you have an application for Permanent resident in process, while still in school. But if you don't meet the criteria for Federal Skilled worker, then you have to wait till you graduate.
Another option is if your spouse came here to join you, he/she will be given an open work permit, and once he/she works in Canada for one year, he/she is able to apply for Permanent residence under Canadian Experience Class, http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/cec/apply-who.asp with you the student been his/her dependent. This way you can become a PR before you leave school.

As per the Vanier Scholarship, I don't have any info about it.

You don't have to get married because of papers, you can sort yourself out if you follow the rules. Many of us did it. You too can do it!
Shalom

@ all I hail una oh, please I have some questions;
A family friend of mine submitted his study permit application last year October, and got a medical call/mail today. What is the time line after medicals please?
His passport is still with CIC. And as per the medical mail from CIC he was given 14 days to complete the medical. He is yet to pay school fees though, can CIC ask him to pay fees after medicals?
Thank you all.


P.S: I reside in Canada, and I am happy to help others with any questions you may have about settlement/PR after school. All questions will be answered on this forum. Thanks

irridemi:
thanks dearie God will bless u real good. Will check up Alberta, just the school fees for newfoundland is so so affordable. Pls do u no of any school!

Check the following schools:

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Edmonton
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Calgary
Kings University, Edmonton
University of Alberta, Edmonton
University of Calgary
Olds College, Olds
Bow Valley College, Calgary
Mount Royal University, Calgary
MacEwen University, Edmonton

Hope this helps!

ccaramel:

How did you guys get PR in 9 months as an international student? Share now.

I applied for the federal skilled worker,(using my past work experience) since I have open work permit, been a dependent of a spouse with study permit. That way, my spouse now becomes my dependent when I applied for the skilled worker. And we got our PR within nine months of getting here, all to God's glory!
Here in Canada, any of the spouse can be a main applicant if he or she has more work experience and qualifications than the other spouse.

Shalom

irridemi:
wow God bless you. Thank u so much. Uv given me an opened cheque lol. Where do I start from!. Ok, we hope to stay in Newfoundland(after some research hubby is opened abt province) cos of the flexibility of fees, about 600 to 900dollars per semester for Msc in Management. I hope to do this and work while hubby works. We are looking at first quarter next year, so we will save more. ?

Humm, Newfoundland is a good place to start. My spouse also schools in Newfoundland when we came here two years ago. Newfoundlander as they are called are good people, the provincial govt is also good as well, infact they even support my spouse with her fee, despite been an international student then!
However, the down side of it is that there is no job in the province. In our case, I have to go to Alberta to get a job, while my spouse remains in Newfoundland schooling. Generally Alberta province has more jobs than any other province in Canada.
Another option is for both of you to be in Alberta, so that your cost can be minimized.
Please bear in mind that Memorial University is competitve, as that is the only university in Newfoundland, so u may want to try other schools too, so as to broaden your chances.

Shalom

Dear Op,

I will advise that you both relocate to Canada. I and my spouse was once in your shoe two years ago. We both work as a banker in Nigeria, before relocating to Canada. While my spouse was the student, I was her dependent. The immigration law in Canada favours married couples, as any of you can apply for Permanent Residence once you are here, under different immigrration stream.
Fast forward, to God alone be the glory, we got our permanent residences within nine months of getting to canada, even while my spouse is still in school.
Pleases go for it, if you need more help, please post your questions and I will be more than happy to help. Howvere bear in mind the time difference (we are 8 hrs behind nigeria time) so my reply may not be fast, but I will reply!

Shalom

My Oga Solomonwis and other veterans, please I need an advise on my IELTS score, below is my result:
Speaking:7.0
Writing:7.0
Listening:7.0
Reading:6.0

My questions are what is my score under language?
Do I qualify for the bonus 4 points for second language as stated on CIC website?

P.S: I don't have any language result in French.

Thank you

dommakavelli: Hello family,

I've just entered newfoundland. will hola back as soon as am settled.

Where in Newfoundland are you? I am in College of the North Atlantic, Stephenville in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Welcome to the land of the ocean. Enough fish for you

solomonwis:

What educational qualifications do you have? How many years of work experience do you have as an Engineering Manager?

I have a bachelors degree in Humanities, and I have my WES report ready.
I have four years experience as an Engineering manager. I started off as a trainee manager

@All and oga Solomonwis, please I want to know if am qualify to apply as an Engineer Manager. I have work experience as a manager of an engineering firm, but my first degree is not in Engineering.

Thank you.

Siga: ....Abi oo... I mean... must they transit through US.... abi if u no fly thru US, Canada no go give u permit... I bet u the flight sef go dey more expensive than others....

To butterss what Don Siga and others has said, US will not allow you to transit through their country except you are from US visa free countries or you hold a valid US visa. In my own case I booked American Airline flight to Toronto from London and we are to have a stopover in New york,but I was not allow to board in Heathrow Airport in London, I had to rebook/reroute my ticket to a direct flight to Toronto via British Airways.

@Op I advise you to get a straight flight or try KLM or Ethiopia Airline if you want to have stopover.

Shalom

Donxavier:

abeg who knows the answer to this

I applied from the UK and got the visa within six weeks.(Not by power,but with God)

Yes, you can apply from the UK with your student visa, as I also applied with my student visa.

Shalom

dommakavelli:

Wow!!....5 weeks? Congrats...dats great.

Did you apply in nigeria through the online route?

No I did not apply in Nigeria, but I followed all the advice on this forum.
I applied using the paper route, because I intend to submit more documents to spice our application.

bumfem: @Janut. I do appreciate the fact that u have ask a simple question. Before I comment on those concerns, I really do not understand why some of us decide to demonize travelling with one's spouse. Guys have been applying with their spouse and got visa approved. When we make it sound as mission impossible many will be student get frustrated and discouraged bcus not everybody can
travel to study leaving their family. We just need to educate forumites how to go about it. Putting up a very good SOP is one of d best ways to convince d VO that u will come back after ur studies. I know many people that got visa with spouses. It is allowed.
You however need to biff up your fund and never inform the VO that part of the money was loan ad I guess u wanted to use it ad POF and would return it to the bank at visa approval. U will befine with spouse if make those amendment.

You are perfectly right, to God be the glory I applied together with my spouse and I got my study permit while he was also granted spouse visa. I think it depends on how you package your application, your statement of purpose and how you express ties. Infact, we applied with just about N7.0M in our account. And the visa was granted within five weeks.
I encourage student who are married to apply with their spouse. It is a matter of showing the VO that you can't separate from your loved one, and your presence with her/him will make him to excel in his/her studies, and you intend to return back home and start something profitable with the skills aacquired in Canada.

Shalom

GboyegaD:

Good morning Adonai,
What class of visa did you get cos I am just wondering if my visa stamp is different as it reads MULTIPLE S - 1 STUDENT and besides, nothing was said regarding getting a permit at the point of entry. For those who have their TRV, what class is written on it.

I got a study permit and it reads Multiple S- 1 Student. But it came with a letter, asking me to tender the letter at the point of entry in order to get a student permit with my school details on it.

Cheers

bashtec9: @adonai36 please sir I want to ask something from you about sheridan college privately at akandebashir@gmail.com

I am not going to Sheridan, but I know about them. U can send me a mail on adonai36@yahoo.com

Shalom

Siga: ...nope...noshaking2012

Please check your inbox.

Btw please reply my post.

Thanks.

Don Siga, your email is noshaking2002@gmail.com right?

Siga: ...I don get another title...I be Don now...well...Baba God na ni...@earthgreeners don answer ur question wella...but not to panic...once u touch Canada...ur partner can apply for the work permit...it will be changed...don't worry....

Thank you Don Siga, thank you for your reply. Will it be issued at the point of entry or is there any condition my spouse has to fulfil before applying in Canada? Or should I mail them there embassy here and complain?

More so, please check your mail baba Siga

earthgreeners:

http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/australia-australie/visas/study_faq_etudes.aspx?lang=eng
http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/poland-pologne/visas/faq_studying-etudier.aspx?lang=eng#a11

Can my spouse / common law partner work in Canada?

Spouses and common-law partners of holders of valid Canadian Study Permits may apply for their own Work Permit without having a pre arranged job offer and without the need for a Labour Market Opinion (LMO) from Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC). Your spouse / common law partner may apply for a Work Permit at the same time as you apply for your Study Permit. Their permit will be issued "open" or "restricted" depending on whether or not a medical examination was taken prior to issuance. They should complete and submit their own application form for a Work Permit and pay the processing fee for a Work Permit with your application. The spouse's / common law partner's Work Permit will be valid for the same period as your authorization to study in Canada. You should provide documentary evidence of your spousal or common-law relationship. Print and complete the Statutory Declaration of Common Law Union

Thank you Earthgreener, there website looks confusing sometimes. lol

Siga: ...Congrats bro..excellent news

Don Siga and oga Fhemmy, Kindly help to shed more light on this, my study visa and that of my spouse came in the post today. But to my amazement, while mine was study permit, my spouse who happens to be my dependent was given a visiting visa, though it is valid for the same duration as my study permit.
My question is that, how will my spouse work, since spouse of students are allowed to work? How will my spouse get his open work permit?

Your detailed response will be appreciated.

Shalom

Chairman, please what financial docs did you submit and how much was your statement balance relative to your school fees? did u have a sponsor? I'm asking because I'm also about to go in the same direction as u did with regards to taking my spouse along. Did u have to add extra living expenses money since she's traveling with you?

Thanks.[/quote]

I used two statements of account, one Naira account and the one a Sterling account. The Naira account had N4.0M and the Sterling account had £4000 balance

bumfem: @Adonai36, Congrats. I am happy for u. We expect more of this IJN. Pls could u post the documents u submitted and how did u convince them on home tie. I also applied with my spouse as dependant. God will see u thru the rest of the journey.

Documents submitted include:
Marriage certificate
Joint account statements in my name and spouse
Statement of intent
The normal CIC forms
My birth certificate
Spouse work and school documents

Siga: ...Congrats bro..excellent news

Thank you Siga. I bless God. Warming up for the coffee

uchechuwku:
That's a superb News.

Thank you, it shall be well with us.

mozo:

I have a feeling this is our week by Gods grace. Congrats .. When did you do your meds?

I didn't do any medicals, as I applied outside Nigeria.
And my application took 4 weeks.

Fhemmmy:

Awesome, see you in Canada and please bring me gala oh (Please that was a joke, cos they wont allow the sausage into the country and you dont wanna start on a wrong foot) . . . Congrats and looking forward to good news from the rest as well.

@fhemmy, I no fit see gala here oh. Lol

biolabee: Congrats adonai.. No forget d reason why you go ooo

Which reason oh except to study.

Lol[quote author=FastTracker]@ Adonai36 - CONGRATULATIONS and welcome to Canada! I look forward in hearing about your adventures in Canada! If you need any advice or direction in terms of settlement getting services please let me know as I am always happy to help!

Thank you and noted

House, I want to bless God that my study permit as been approved. CIC sent me a mail this morning that my application as been approved. I applied alongside with my spouse as a dependant, and both visas were issued.

@Siga,@Fhemmy and all forumites thank you for your advice.

Shalom!

earthgreeners:

GTBank naira mastercard (ATM Card)

@Earthgreener, you are yet to update the fall 2013 list. Kindly include mine: Adonai36- Niagara. PG

mozo:

Welcome to the next level bro, Hyper Tracking

@All, I also submitted my application last thursday. The waiting game don start.

@Don Siga: thanks so much for your post and advice. I finally post my application last thursday to there Embassy here, and I tracked it today, they have received it. Fingers crossed and hopeful....

Hello house, I was opportuned to meet with FBN head of strategic recruitment recently, and I asked him how far, he said the recruitment is on hold for now, and there is likelihood of starting all over again. But the goodnews is that there will be consideration for candidates that have been called earlier or that in their database.

Let's be prayerful and hopeful.

Shalom

omo ondo: @adonai36-how far with your application?please,I need further clarification on the 10 bonus point u can get if your education qualifies you to work in a field on the positive list.Is it the level of education e.g masters etc or your education has to be in one of the fields?

Am still awaiting their response. I rang their embassy and I was told they have a backlog they need to clear. Though, I have done my biometrics, so I am hopeful to hear from them soonest.

As per the bonus point, all what you are required for is to have a diploma or professional degree in that field. An OND,diploma or NCE can suffice.

Cypha8: Here you can find the Danish Positive List:


www.nyidanmark.dk/en-us/coming_to_dk/work/positivelist/positive_list_overview.htm


Here you can find the Danish Positive List:

www.nyidanmark.dk/en-us/coming_to_dk/work/positivelist/positive_list_overview.htm

Thank you for posting the link for him.

Shalom

Siga: ...Na God ooo...make all man ensure to give back....

Don Siga, I have finally submited to CHC London today. Thanks so much for your advice and contribution so far. The waiting game has started...

Earthgreener, kindly update your list please.
Adonai36: Niagara PG

Shalom

Siga: @adonai36....Replied finally....

Thank you Don Siga.
I will work on the points raised and revert back.

Shalom

adonai36: Don Siga, please send me your email address, I want to send you my SOP as I intend submitting next week.

Thank you.

1. U can use any account anywhere even if na Pluto the acct dey...as long as its in ur name or ur sponsor's name(for those using sponsors)....If no activity on the acct; U may want to show the source of the cashogi....attach a letter detailing the reason for the sudden gbem to the bank statement....then coupled with the UK accate...

2. As per Newfy Immigration wahala...I gat no clue...but I believe u are refering to Provincial Nominee...gbam here is the link http://www.nlpnp.ca/

3. Why not...he can be the main applicant since he would have secured a valid work permit and has a job....so, no wahala at all..as a matter of fact, if hin finish hin program for UK...he can join u and can be eligible for a work permit and once hin get job...hin fit apply for PR as the main guy....gbam here is the link http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/work-spouse.asp

4. U can include him in ur application and ensure u include all his immigration documents showing his status for UK ...also, ensure he picks up a letter from his current school to show he is currently registered in school as a confirmed student...study permit alone wont do it...infact, if possible submit a photocopy of hin Student card join....all na to convince them....

4. na #5 u suppose write....the only righteous way na to finish ur program and apply as CEC ...gbam these na the two links http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/work-postgrad.asp
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/cec/index.asp

Don Siga, you have a mail....

Thank you.