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akanni:
Hayek- Yes, state all the kids going with her.They will see from their passport the nationality they claim.Family form should include all your immediate family members and it is important you are sincere.If you claim they are your kids, how would you prove to them that you don't plan to come with them really, you get?

US citizens DO NOT NEED A VISA to enter Canada.At the border, it will be determined how long they can stay for, and being minor, it will be for the duration of the prog-in my opinion.I checked online on this particular issue but the only fact i can ascertain is for US citizens that are not minors; they will follow the path @fablady mentioned,i.e visit permit not longer than 6 months max (though a school of thought says less than 6 months).

hayek:
Hello dear forumites: I need your advise regarding my family visa. My wife visiting visa had been declined 3 times but recently applied for spousal work permit since I am doing a graduate study here. She had done medical as she had been called for one with one of my kids who need a visa as the other two kids dont need a visa to enter Canada. But CDHC sent an email asking that my wife completed a family form. My question is do I state there that the other kids would be following her? Of course they would be following her. And I am wondering why they are sending this family form at this stage. Ihope that other more experienced members can be helpful.

HAyek- Yes, state all the kids going with her.They will see from their passport the nationality they claim.Family form should include all your immediate family members and it is important you are sincere.If you claim they are your kids, how would you prove to them that you don't plan to come with them really, you get?

checkyink:
Bro, I would suggest she waits till she gets an unconditional letter before she extends her study permit. Once she submits her official transcripts, she will be issued one. She has to attach the unconditional to the initial conditional one to apply for study permit extension.

Thanks bro, finally, if the school says they require original certificate, what do they mean? Is it a certified true copy, notarized, or just the original that is with her?

checkyink:
Replied PM sir. Still in Naija oo. Looking at April ending before leaving.

Bro, i get sister wey wan cross from Ontario to Regina, were you given conditional offer letter or was it unconditional?
She wants to extend her study permit but not sure if the conditional letter she got can fly.
What are your thoughts?

mrnilobrawn:
Thank you bro.... We ar everly together.

Congrats man, God sure has His plans for everyone, do us proud in Aussieland and keep up the good work.
The seeds you have sown will surely speak for you there-help will come your way even before you require it,Amen.
We will try and keep the flag flying in Cannyland too.
All the best bro!

emperoracro:
Go to access too, request for Form M
Firstbank, i tink dias is called Form A
They will charge you a commission on the transfer, arund 2% but u have to go wt ur admission letter n IDs

It's actually form A-invisibles, used for remittances such as mortgage, hospital bill,school fees,etc while a form M is visibles i.e payments for export proceeds,etc

WoodcrestMayor:
Dear Applicant



CIC has informed WES that they cannot verify your ECA report. This is due to the incorrect application choice as the WES FSWP customized application was not selected.



In order for Citizenship and Immigration Canada to process your immigration application, they will need to verify your ECA report using WES’s online service. To allow CIC access to your ECA report, you will need to order a duplicate report at https://www.wes.org/ca/apply



Best regards,

WES Customer Service


I got that from WES last week and I've since ordered a duplicate copy.
Does dis mean CIC is working on my application and what stage are they cos i've not received any correspondence from dem since I sent in my application last year december...Cc solomonwis

i believe they are verifying your docs and if all is ok and they receive your wes, you should expect your PER.
All the best.

Funto900:
yes d courses r relevant

i modified my earlier post, let her apply alone.

Funto900:
Eyin Boda ati sista mi ninu esin e ran mi lowo (My Brothers and Sisters abeg help out) I forgot to add we both have 10million (6million in cash\fixed dep and 4million worth of assets), no kids yet, 8mths marriage

What program are you both going for?How relevant is it to what both of you are doing presently?
There are so many scenarios that can be played and really, we can only base it on our experiences.
I had a different opinion until i saw sense in what some of my peeps said.
Yea, let your wife apply since you have a business, then, after the first semester, you can apply for visiting.
Especially if she is looking at fall (September), by November, apply for visit by Christmas.
With your visiting visa, you will mostly get a visa for the duration of your wife's program.
When you enter, you can change your status and get your work or study permit.
You can also read up on their site especially on spouses of international students in Canada.
cheers

Team12:
So my advise is that you visit the websites of the schools you intend to apply to and study their admission requirements and process before you apply.

I wish you God's grace!!!

Team12, what have you decided now or you still undecided?
What's the latest?

Gomera:
Now I have applied and obtained USA student visa and have started my masters here. However I would like to get a credit transfer to Canada and I have contacted the Canadian university I got the offer letter from and got that sorted. Now I want to apply for visa for fall semester.
Do you think it will be wise to reapply in such a short span after getting two rejections? Do I have a chance to get the Canadian study permit this time? If so then what documents must I show to increase my chances to obtain the visa?
Please let me know

since you are in the US, apply from there online and there is no problem applying after 2 denials since circumstance has changed.If you applied when you were in Naija, this time, it will probably be processed in the US especially when you attach your US study permit (F1) to the application.
I guess you will have to provide evidence of sufficient funds and proof that you will be coming back to Nigeria after your program.Also, why you want to transfer to Canada.Try and also google to read up whatever you can get online.This is my humble opinion, all the best!

edwinbiz:
Hello please can one switch uni while still in nigeria whereas he/she has applied for visa with a diff uni

yes you can!
I am a typical example, once you get your visa,go online to your cic account and change the DLI from your previous school to the present school you want to attend.

hmmm

o2:
Hello Everyone,

I need an advice from you. I actually am planning to put in for the Express Entry this year. I have done IELTS (SCORED 7.5) and presently processing my WES ECA. I also have applied to schools in Canada. Got admission for a PG one year programme and also an MSC admission in view. This is my question. Can both application go side by side. I feel it might be a confusion since going to study implies i have a mind of coming back while going through immigration means i want to stay there. I am a BSC Graduate, 30 years lady, married with two kids. I have 3 years experience in Accounting. I have been to two countries (Dubai and LOndon) for a visit.

My question is can i apply for both?

@O2, yes you can and i am a supporter of it.Even if you get your PR through the EE route, it's an advantage for you with a degree from Canada.They will pick you ahead of someone who didn't study in Canada,when push comes to shove.They are very particular about their education,so, if you can afford it, please go ahead.

ok

monisola001:
hi all pls how can I write my sop..... I m a graduate of chemical engineering but I want to switch to administration. ..my work experience has being in administration. .. I m applying for a 2yr diploma in business administration to red river college manitoba. ...pls pls someone shld respond....how can I write a convincing sop

Convincing SOP to school or the Visa officer?
if it's to the VO for your visa application, follow the guidelines below:

1. introduction of yourself and course of study in Canada
2. briefly explain your previous education and its relevance to your intended course of study
3. briefly explain any gaps from your last education to date or relevant work experiences acquired
4. briefly explain the impact of your course on your future career and your home country(e.g NIGERIA)
5. emphasis on leaving Canada after ur studies and what you intend to do on return(reasons should correlate with study leave and employment letter, if u submitted any)
the SOP should not be more than two pages and less story telling, go straight to the point and avoid reminding the VO constantly that you are not going to abscond

olamonsor2:
S alert

SCAM!!!!!!SCAM!!!!!!SCAM!!!!!!!!

NAIRALANDERS BEWARE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CruzAj:
Print it out, take it to the bank and get it stamped. one of my bank statements was soft copy dat was what i did.

oga, just like that abi? if you were the banker, you won't be wondering how he got the statement?
he cannot take it to the bank to be stamped because it is not his account.
Best bet will be to call the oga in the bank and inform him that he needs it stamped.

irridemi:
I will be going for a 2years Dip Course by Jan'16. So am currently collating documents(I want to go with my spouse). The estimated course fee from start to finish including accomodation and feeding for student alone is N4million. I want to sponsor my self while my husband is the co-sponsor. I have a Pension Account worth 2million, a Fixed Deposit Account of N1million, i hope to build my salary account to have a closing balance of N1million. Please are we good to go?.thanks

From experience and i think with the funds you guys have, it is in your best interest for just one of you to go then during your first semester break, the rest of the family can come visiting.It's quite challenging getting everyone to go, my first application was bounced until i applied alone.so, amend your plans and go alone first.

Amefrica:
Haha no problem bro. You're doing a great job here haha.

PEI dey oo. Cold and snow nor gree us rest Abeg, play come oo. Summer dey beautiful for here, the beaches are so nice.

Make i check how many years e go take if i use greyhound,lol.
Greyhound sef cost pass flight, westjet/air canada na $531 return while greyhound na 4 days and costs $766

Amefrica:
You'll need a transit VISA to go through the US oo.

I just gave him the options, whichever route he decides that is cheaper.
How PEI?If no be how flights cost for this axis, i for just play come this summer.
Na only book i dey read, i never get chance sef sabi anywhere,lol.

a4larin:
Okay, here are the documents.
Aside the letter of intent (SOP), letter from my sponsor and bank statements, I had these other ones in the letter of explanation:


1. Mother’s last letter of promotion
2. Mother’s shares certificate
3. Personal Birth Certificate
4. Siblings’ Birth Certificate
5. Photograph with sponsor/brother
6. State of Origin Certificate
7. WAEC Certificate
8. Letter of Appraisals
9. University Certificate
10. University Transcript
11. NYSC Certificate
12. Parents'and Siblings' International passport page

for your flight, try google flight to get the lowest price, then proceed to the specific airline.
Also, compare with wakanow.com, bt-store and worldtravelandtours
Flights can do Lagos-London-Halifax, Lagos-US-Toronto-Halifax, Lagos-Amsterdam-Toronto-Halifax.

audreypatrick20:
Good Evening Mr. Akanni, you have been very helpful to me, may God bless you!
1. i just got the visa
2. i have a relative in canada (first cousin)
3. Yes, i have a letter from my own doctor (not canada's official docs in Nigeria)
4. Yes! i have more than enough to pay the fees...

Do you plan to have your baby there?If yes,..
I advice you get your cousin to help you book an appointment with a doctor over there and if possible get an estimate of the medical bill.
You not declaring before getting your visa that you were pregnant and have intention of having your baby in Canada, is a sore point and you will definitely be asked why at the point of entry.
In my opinion, you can always have a change of mind so ask your cousin to find out on your behalf from CIC where you can mail informing them that you would like to deliver in Canada and what is required just like the US.They should reply you via mail which you can print out, and this should cover your not declaring initially, evidence that you have enough funds, evidence of interaction with a doctor over there, your Nigerian medical report and also maybe communication with your cousin stating that she feels comfortable if you have your child there because of the excellent healthcare. The link below just captures a little but you can also see that declaring upfront and availability of funds is key.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/temp/visa/processing/birth.asp
Your cousin just has to help you do some ground work, it's easier for her/him since she/he is in Canada to call their office and get you all the info you require. I am very sure if you do the above, you will be covered.All the best though and keep me posted on your cousin's feedback.

audreypatrick20:
Good Evening Nairalanders and all the canada gurus in the house,
I am 7+ pregnant, and i got a visiting visa to Canada, will I be allowed into Canada at the port of entry? a friend said canadian officals wont allow me into the country since i came on a visitor visa and not on medical grounds. please i need help fast....thanks

Hi, it's a bit tricky but let's look at it this way;
Did you get the visa more than 7 months ago?
Do you have someone in Canada?
Do you have a letter from a doctor in Nigeria with details of your medical condition?
Are you financially buoyant?

fabuloustee:
Pls how do u watch d premiership nd others on ur laptop.......if there is one thing i really missed about home is not watching live matches again

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Good morning house!

pchax:
Baba... thanks a lot... would surely remind you. Thanks!

pchax, i use rebtel and it's C$12.41/$9.90 for 270 mins to naija monthly.

zuggy:
My questions here are these
1. I am 32 years
2. I have a bsc. Estate management
3. Got an admission to pursue a post graduate diploma in construction management.
3. I work but am been paid in cash doesn't reflect on bank statement but my other real estate deals does, presently have a fixed deposit of 2.8million after paying the acceptance fee it would drop to about 2.4million.
4. My elder bro is my sponsor and has a good balance
Pls how do I go about my statement of account since my salary doesnt reflect,
I would appreciate reasonable answers.
Thank you.
Meanwhile I have got my letter of employment, study leave granted, pay slips and letter of introduction to the embassy.

3 options:
1.You can risk it with your other docs and your fixed deposit account
2.Mention in your SOP that salary is paid cash in hand and the balance is what has been fixed.
3.for the next 4 months (feb,mar,apr, may) pay the salary into your account monthly and apply June 1st

Emiratekey:
Good morning pls i want you to advice me on this issue........... i have OND in accounting and i have traveled to Dubai before for work permit which i was given resident permit but i only work for 8 months then i came back to Nigeria to apply for a conference visa at American embassy which i was denied 2 times....... this months make it 7th month now and i want to apply for canada student visa with my OND result pls is it possible and what and what will i need to do to get started ?[color=#770077][/color]

Oga, go through pt.5 to 7 and understand how things work.If you have any question after going through, you can ask.
Get admission in any school you want and apply for student visa, shikena, go through the thread and educate yourself.

anthochie:
Thanks my brother...Will I need to submit an explanation as to why I am not applying from my home country....

when you are applying online, there is a place where you will be asked if you are applying from your country, you select no, then later on, you will be asked to submit evidence that you are legally allowed to be in that location, something like that.

anthochie:
Hi..everyone...it's taken me almost four months to read the entire thread from part 1 to part 7...and I'm short of word...excellent job guys...pure brilliance. I'm Nigerian and I school in Ukraine...I'd like to pursue a masters degree in Canada....can I apply for a study permit here in Ukraine or I'd have to come home. I would prefer to apply from here if possible . Can one use up to three sponsors if they are willing to provide u with stipulated amounts....thanks guys for ur anticipated intelligent responses.

Application is done online and via paper,you have the Canadian office in Kyiev so you can proceed with your online application in Ukraine as long as you have a valid permit to live in Ukraine.Three Sponsors should be ok though i normally hear of 2 but i am not sure there is a limit to sponsors really.You can still google the cic.gc.ca site for more info.cheers

audreypatrick20:
thanks so much for the info, God bless you....however, concerning the biodata, both of us are married and now bare different surnames. would it be okay to make her mum n mine carry out an affidavit with their maiden names and declaration of relationship?? dunno just asking...thanks ones again....

i think that would work perfectly!