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freshStarz:
Can someone bring like a spouse over if they applied to a college and not a university?

NO

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/help-your-spouse-common-law-partner-work-canada.html?

freshStarz:
My Profile:
I have a B.Sc in Microbiology. Second class lower. No other higher degree. I have 4 years Biology teaching experience. My other business hustle so far is my online business as a forex trader.
I am 34 years, single too.
My question is this: What is the best advice to travel to Canada. Should I go through school or Express entry.

The first step in the Express Entry process is to know your maximum possible score and understand the different ways to increase it—even before writing IELTS or any other language exam

what is your possible Point calculate and we can help you know what is the best option for you

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/check-score.html

Benjifiz36:
I have been following must of your posts and the kind of information you dish out is so illuminating and educative. I didnt even know "safe supply sites' is even a thing, I had to google what thats all about. You are doing well sir, may God bless you..........Then there is the humor of things with the other guy that you taunt anytime there is a draw that you said he is about to marry a fat Canadian lol......

Thank you so much. I'm just here to share my opinion (IMO), but yes—this safe supply policy is wild. I could go on and on. Just this past March, a judge in Ontario ruled that 10 drug-use sites, which were supposed to close by April 1st, could remain open. Many of these sites are located near daycares and schools. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/supervised-consumption-sites-injunction-reaction-1.7497159

And you think those students do not get involved in what is going on next door hahahah

Now think about it: the government, heavily influenced by the radical left, opens places where drug addicts can openly use drugs—even overdose—and insists these sites must stay open, even if they’re near schools. What kind of madness is that?

And this is happening across the country, with support from policies like Bill C‑5.

I have links and videos for days—it’s truly unbelievable. That’s why I don’t encourage anyone to bring their Underage kids to Canada unless they’re relocating as a family and fully prepared.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggfZwBdaiYk?si=2RUpcstjh-ttAv67

You can even buy cocain pipe in the hospital hahahahahahah

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rgn_-lqoKbk?si=tSFEeXVeume5OEtW

To my good friend Badadvisor—I just wish him all the best in his upcoming marriage. PR loading...............🙏

Worryingly:
Submitted my application since 8th June, no progress yet till date.

Was refused last year and reapplied now. Biometrics was updated immediately, but no request for medicals yet.

IRCC shows 5weeks processing time, but nearly 4 weeks have gone without any activity.

I'm concerned.

Don’t worry, I pray you get the results you’re looking for.
If your resumption is in August or September, they are very aware of the timeline, and you will get a response before then.
IRCC is known for processing beyond the stated timelines, but this July, you will definitely hear from them and they can do everything all in one week

zeezahra:
Hello everyone i am new here.. please i need guidance on how to relocate my boys to a private boarding school in canada.. ss3 15 year abd js3 13 years we have valid US/Canadian Visa.. will they be issues we want to see if they can change status.. i want my kids to graduate with Canadian high school certificate.. before transitioning to University..

I’m usually the first to encourage anyone and everyone to move to Canada from Nigeria—but bringing kids aged 13 to 15, from secondary school into university here, is hard.

IMO, bringing kids that young to Canada when you're not relocating with them is not a good idea.

It might not be a popular opinion, but let me explain:

Canada is full of opportunities, yes—but at that sensitive age, the risks are real if the transition isn’t well managed.

You see that thing they call peer pressure and bad influence? It’s very real here, and that age is very tender. Teens in Canada are exposed to greater social freedom: parties, dating, drugs, and underage drinking—and even hard drug use is common in some high schools.

Without strong parental guidance, they may fall into trouble or adopt risky behaviours just to fit in.

We have a lot of young Nigerian kids here silently battling drug addiction—and some of them now hang around “safe supply” sites, where the government hands out small doses of drugs to addicts to prevent overdose deaths at home.

Let me be clear: hard drugs are decriminalized in small amounts. In some provinces, carrying up to 2.5 grams combined of substances like fentanyl or cocaine won’t get you arrested. But just 2 milligrams of fentanyl—that’s like 5 to 7 grains of salt—can kill an average adult. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/overdose/decriminalization

That’s the environment they’re walking into.

So yes—unless you are relocating with them, or you have enough money to meet all their needs so they won’t have to work or mix too much with the wrong crowd, I personally think it’s better they stay in Nigeria for now. Let them attend a good private university, or wait until they’re 18 or 19 even at that they are still at high risk but it gets lesser with the amount of time they spent in Nigeria with you before going, when they’ve built more emotional and mental maturity.

Please watch this video—this is the reality on ground:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoyyK_8-1Ns?si=pnL26ya3cx4QeGKS

Again, except you're relocating with them full-time, this is not the age to take the risk.

aestake:
Or Nigeria gets better leadership!

Sad but true—Nigeria is far behind, and at the pace we’re going, many of us may not see a better Nigeria in our lifetime.

Do you know what it means to be the 3rd poorest country in the world?
Do you know how far behind we are on the global stage?
Do you know that Nigeria isn't even at the table when policies affecting Africa are being discussed?

We’ve become a joke.
The damage the APC government has done will take at least 30 years to correct—and let’s be honest, most of us here are already in our late 30s or 40s.

Every country has its problems—Canada has plenty—but I don’t believe you should limit yourself by thinking Nigeria will magically get better. Give yourself and your family options.

When leadership in Nigeria changes for the better, I’ll be the first to return and run my family business full time.

But for now, I have the opportunity to play on the global stage—and I’m taking it I beg you all to do the same.

Remember, most Nigerian politicians—and their families—don’t even use the Nigerian passport as their primary passport.

You’re simply trying to create options for yourself and your family.

Canada isn’t perfect, but at least I have options from both worlds—Nigeria and Canada

79733139:
So, I landed in Ottawa, Ontario on 1st July and I didn't bring a travel adapter (120v to 220v converter), it skipped my mind that I should have bought it before leaving Nigeria where it is cheaper. Make sure you buy a travel adapter, the electric socket in Canada is different from that of Nigeria.

A big thanks to GraciousWords and all the other helpful contributors to the thread when I was learning about Express Entry, I am forever grateful.

Life is beautiful here!

Congratulations! Facebook Marketplace and AliExpress will be your best friends in the coming days—all the best as you pursue what we call the Canadian promise.

Mysolkenny2025:
Thank you for this addition....

Please how can her volunteer job work out since she not being paid salary?

sorry that was a mistake volunteer work can’t be counted for CRS points it must be paid

I mistyped can not with can

HankD:
Anyone with serious questions about CAN EE should send me a DM to discuss.

Why don’t they share the question here so everyone can contribute, and other silent readers can learn as well?

Mysolkenny2025:
Good morning seniors, I have been following this thread for some weeks now, and reading posts,

Please my wife works in a school for 2years now, her job description relate to NOC 42201 Social and Community Service workers, she has also worked as a volunteer for 1year for an NGO with same JD, and also currently coordinating a youth and adult department in the church with same JD, is a volunteer job with no salary.

She has B.Sc in Industrial Mathematics,
Master Diploma in human resources management(Online program) from Skill Development Council Canada, Professional Diploma in Education,
she has few training on health and safety,

Please can she fit in for this NOC 42201? and can this Master Diploma in Human resources management be recognised by IRCC? Thank you

IMO

She may qualify under NOC 42201 if her actual job duties match the NOC description — even her volunteer work can not count even if it’s well-documented. ( that's where most people coming from Nigeria might have small issue from )

Her B.Sc. should be assessed with an ECA for immigration points.

But the Master Diploma from Skill Development Council Canada likely won’t be recognized by IRCC.

Getting an ECA is the next best step but to be honest that would not count IMO oooooooo

Wisdommyth:
Hello guys,

Please what are the chances of a provincial nomination or ITA with a crs scrore of 475. Age = 26, IELTS= (lrws 9,7.5,7,7.5), single, with a masters degree and three years of work experience, NOC = 21300 Civil engineering. If I max out IELTS I will have only 6 points additional (i.e crs of 481). Not sure there is much I can do further from here

Before 2020, particularly between 2018 and 2019, a CRS score of 481 would have been strong enough to get you into Canada from outside the country. But things have really changed.

1. You will likely need a PNP nomination to boost your CRS score. Look for a province where you meet the requirements for recent PNP draws Civil engineerin is most likely needed just look for who needs it. Things are getting tighter so act quick I cant even keep up with the many PNP rules changes in the last 6 months its crazy.

2. Hope for a STEM-targeted Express Entry draw . In the history of Express Entry since 2015, this has only happened three times, with the most recent one on April 11, 2024. It’s unclear if or when they’ll do it again.

3. Learn French — I know this can be challenging, but it remains a strong option to significantly increase your score and pssibility of called for a French targeted Express Entry draw

Most importantly, keep your Express Entry profile active. With a score of 481, the system could shift, and you might get an invitation when you least expect it.

Raymond200 see below

yoyome20:
This is actually for gcms notes via CBSA

- Go to Google, search ATIP
- Pick the first option from the list of results
- when the page opens, click on next
- click/mark the privacy box and click continue
- on the next page, select Canada Border Services Agency from the drop-down
- from the next drop-down, select foreign national outside of Canada
- fill out your required information in the boxes below
(Use your Nigerian address and phone number pls)
- Pick yes to the question about requesting information on your behalf if so
- pick member of the public for the category that best describes you
- Pick electronic copy for how you prefer to receive your notes/records
- click continue
- on the next page, pick privacy act on the 1st drop-down
- select English in the next drop-down
- select case files for the type of records
- fill out all necessary information below(for UCI number, use the format XX-XXXX-XXXX)
- in the comment box write a short intro and your request. Eg:
Hello/Hi
My name is SURNAME, First Second. I have applied for a visit visa, my UCI is ...... and my application number is ......, DOB. I would like to have the notes for my file
- then click continue
- also click continue on the next page(you don't fill anything here)
- you are taken to the final page where you review or edit your info
- check the I certify box and click continue
- you should receive a confirmation email from CBSA

Predator188:
https://www.cicnews.com/2025/07/ircc-increases-minimum-cost-of-living-requirements-for-international-students-0757335.html/amp?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR7f43jPYeqy726AfBLTsYjYzbzmCEkPphAEgNLm2esnHur8m4VGdWJmXO5TSw_aem_-uMr1DUFohMyQYKO97okzw

OO boy yes that's true they increased the fee from September 1st 2025

Link from government website
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/get-documents/financial-support.html

Raymond200:
Hello everyone please how can I request for my GCMS note please help.

Please someone help with this request I know a lot of people have given the steps here before

olamzzybobo:
Good day everyone, please my senior brother is Applying for tourism visit visa in Canada, and he wants to apply for asylum immediately at the Canada entry, his wife has left him with a daughter, so he has to take the daughter to our mom place, which means, his traveling alone, because no wife again, so if he wants to apply for the Canada tourism visit visa, can he use the marriage certificate or marriage affidavit just to get approved for the application?

Hope the marriage certificate won't give him any problem when he wants to apply for asylum at the Canada entry ?

Because he is traveling alone to apply for the asylum, he should use the marriage certificate or not ?

To answer your question:

Yes, his marriage certificate could pose a challenge. It contains his details and would raise questions about his wife. When applying for any type of visa for his daughter in the future, this could become a red flag.

He would likely be required to provide a signed consent form or official custody arrangement from the mother.

Even if he does not present the marriage certificate, IRCC would still need proof of custody.

Since he is indicating that he is no longer with his wife, any application involving the child will need formal consent or legal documentation from her.

Now, regarding your elder brother:

Has he taken time to understand how the Canadian asylum process works in 2025?
Has he spoken to an immigration lawyer before making plans to file a claim?

As of now, the approval rate for Nigerian asylum claims is approximately 13.71%, and it’s often lower for able-bodied men, who are frequently classified by IRCC as economic migrants rather than individuals facing persecution.

It’s also important to note:

The Canadian government is no longer providing shelter to most asylum-seeking men. https://macleans.ca/society/refugee-housing-canada/
The average time for a claim decision by the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) is 2 years, but in reality, many cases take 4 years or more.

During this time, claimants live in limbo, relying on an overburdened support system, without certainty about their future.

Yes, claimants may receive a temporary work permit, but employers often know that an “Asylum Claim – Case Type 28” means the worker has very limited rights, making them vulnerable to exploitation.

If your brother is denied multiple times and then tries to marry a Canadian citizen, that may not stop a deportation order. Even marriage and having a child do not guarantee legal status if the original claim was rejected.

I’m not trying to discourage your brother. I’m simply urging caution and encouraging proper research. Most people do not fully understand the Canadian asylum process, including:

The high rejection rate (especially for Nigerian male claimants)
The legal costs and complexity ( all the small Money you work will be used to pay lawyers)
The need for strong documentation and evidence

Ask yourself:
Would you board a flight if it only had a 13.71% chance of reaching its destination — and even less for male passengers?

Let your Elder brother Research on other Path ways to stay legally in canada Please do not listen to any Telegram whatsapp or Facebook Visa agents Please I can keep on going on and on and on

Chinenye002:
Please can I get an admission into any college in Canada to study practical nursing with c6 in weac in biology and chemistry

Yes Apply to a college with Pre-Health Science pathway, then transition to Practical Nursing after completing it with good grades.

mcsugk:
Please I need advice from you all,
which course do you guys think
it’s the best In terms of jobs availability
in Canada between MSc in Chemistry and Management?

IMO, to be honest both don't look good

MSc in Chemistry Only good if you're research-focused or want to do PhD and Most roles require PhD or Canadian industry experience which you have Limited entry-level jobs directly after MSc unless you’ve done co-op or internships


don’t do a Management course in Canada unless you already have PR and some Canadian work experience. Why, you ask?
If you’re coming from Nigeria post-2022, it’s honestly a waste of time and money to do any Management program in Canada. as an international student.IMO OOooooooo

These are generic programs, and they lead to stiff competition. The job market is not smiling, and there are fewer PR pathways tied to Management programs.

I just said let me share ooo — but please, do whatever you feel is best for you

mhoreh:
Please can a childhood friend be provide a sponsorship letter , their passport and mortgage details to show that they will be housing you?

Also how can one prove such relationship?

There’s no need to prove a relationship — he is not your family member.

Just make sure your friend didn’t get his status through asylum or a questionable visa route.

A friend can say they’re willing to accommodate you — that’s fine and could even be a plus —
but IRCC will focus on your profile to determine whether you personally qualify for the visa you’re applying for.

Milito:
Nahhhh. But I just find it funny the way that poster I quoted is always all over the place about asylum seekers.

While its a good thing to educate and hint people about the limitations and disadvantages of trying to claim asylum most especially dishonestly, but its distasteful the way some people make enquiries about visa an asylum-seeking intention.

Again, I am not discouraging anyone from seeking asylum, but it’s important to understand what you’re signing up for. I know many people have been misled to believe that coming to Canada on a visitor visa and then claiming asylum is a guaranteed pathway to permanent residency — and that’s the package many Facebook agents try to sell, especially using conferences.

The reality is, many Nigerians don’t fully understand the asylum process or the actual probability of being granted status. So, yes, it might seem like we’re acting as the “asylum police,” but the truth is that people don’t know what they don’t know — and we’ve seen countless young and hopeful people fall into this trap because of misleading information spread online.

We’re not here to tell anyone NOT to claim asylum. We’re here to shed light on the facts, so you can make an informed decision.

Think of it this way: would you board an airplane if you knew it had only a 13.71% chance of reaching its destination safely?

Milito:
Why you dey act like asylum seeker police up and down na.

Are you planning to claim asylum?
Remember, as a Nigerian, you have only a 13.71% chance of having your asylum claim approved.

DelCrux:
its only just one application..and its for the Business visitor visa that i did biometric for..

Your Facebook agent is not telling you the truth

As I said before his request does not add up

(1) Ask him to show you where IRCC is asking for additional details.

(2) Ask if the additional details is for the old visa or a New one. 🤔🤔 I am sure he will not reply you.

(3) Another question how much did you pay your agent for this visa package? It looks like you paid a Large amount of money and he want to keep you as a customer 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Raymond200:
Hello house, please I have currently in Canada on a visit visa, and my wife is almost done with school, my question is I want to know if I will need to provide proof of funds for my spousal open work permit since I am already in Canada?

YES

DelCrux:
thank you for replying, i have done the biometric in march 20th,2025. for a business visa but the conference has passed, now the agent said IRCC is asking for aditional information like SOA, home ties, employment letter..

(1) Ask him to show you where IRCC is asking for additional details.

(2) Ask if the additional details is for the old visa or a New one. 🤔🤔 I am sure he will not reply you.

(3) Another question how much did you pay your agent for this visa package? It looks like you paid a Large amount of money and he want to keep you as a customer 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

DelCrux:
thank you for replying, i have done the biometric in march 20th,2025. for a business visa but the conference has passed, now the agent said IRCC is asking for aditional information like SOA, home ties, employment letter..

Ok, firstly, it’s called a Business Visitor Visa because your intent is to visit Canada for business-related reasons — such as attending meetings, events, or conferences. It’s still a visitor visa, just with a focus on business activities.

You mentioned that you did biometrics in March. Was that for another application, different from this current one?

This is puzzling, because you can’t do biometrics — unless an application has already been submitted.

So, if your “Facebook agent” is now asking for these details, does that mean this is a new application? Or did he fail to submit this information in your first application?

Something doesn’t add up. Let me clarify:

You cannot do biometrics before submitting a visa application
And all what he is asking for is meant to be in the visa application before submitting.

You must first submit an application, and then you’ll be asked to do biometrics — unless this is your second visa application within 10 years.

I’m really confused, as it seems like your Facebook agent hasn’t told you the whole story.