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AbelAbdul:
@Predator188 could be a scammer y'all watch out.

Even if you do not agree with what someone is saying, calling them a scammer does not help this group at all.

Bring your facts, and they will also bring their facts. That’s how we learn.

AbelAbdul:
His story is different. Take your negativity elsewhere. na so amnotapervert do. He will get his PR.

Please everyone can do anything they want to do hahahahahah

CC Predator188

AbelAbdul:
What will happen in those groups that cannot happen here?

Contact for Fake POF agent..but when it back fires with 5 years ban...they run back to Naira land to cry 😂😂

AbelAbdul:
When I arrive in Canada Aug 22nd, I will be here to respond to every question concerning study permit and admission process.

Amen.......

walex222:
Hey guys! I’ve been following this page for a long time, and I have a question. I have a BSc in Agriculture, and now I’m interested in studying a vocational program in Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanics.

My concern is how I can combine my agriculture background with heavy duty equipment mechanics. Although my bachelor’s degree is not engineering-related, I have a lot of practical experience in automotive engineering from before my degree, even though it’s not professional or certificate-based.

I’m genuinely interested in this field because I know I perform well in engineering and technical work. I would really appreciate any advice or guidance from people with experience in this area. Please help a brother in need.

Calm down brother You are on the right track. Studying agriculture can still make sense because modern agriculture heavily relies on tractors, harvesters, excavators, diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and other heavy equipment.

So, all you are telling IRCC is that studying a vocational program in Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanics is to help you work in the agricultural field. You know how best to word it and tell your story during statement of purpose, but those two fields are interconnected.

Kossyfelicia:
I got my admission in RRC POLYTECH MEDICAL Assistant 1year program. The school asked me to pay tuition deposit of $5000cad .Now my question.. if I pay that 5000$cad will it deducted from my first year school fees? because my school fees plus textbook is $22,839 cad.

Please help me out here and if their is anyone that's in RRC POLYTECH PLEASE advise me too. Thanks

No, if you pay the $5,000 CAD, it will not be deducted from your fees .....it will be added to my own account 😂😂😂 when I become a student of RRC POLYTECH MEDICAL Assistant ....just joking

I believe someone has answered you but just wanted to add a little comedy to it

AbelAbdul:
U have been away for a while. U finally got a real job now?

Hahahah, thanks for checking on me. I didn’t know I was this missed 😂

Prod deployment had issues, so I had to work overtime sometimes late nights with the devs in India. So yeah, I had to step back a little.

FreshFrosh:
I need guidance on this , the possible way to make it work out.
I’m a Canadian PR and I wish to sponsor my sister who’s married with 3 kids for study visa. What’s the best way to go about this to avoid possible refusal.
She’s likely to come with the last child
The family have little to no funds , all expenses on me.
What’s your advice for me. Will appreciate all the responses

How old is the youngest child? If the youngest child is of daycare age, it may not be easy to convince IRCC that she will be able to study, make enough money to pay international student fees, and also cover daycare expenses.

She should focus on coming alone first.

I know it’s hard, but leaving the children with family back in Nigeria may be the best option for now.

If you are her only sponsor, you should already have her full tuition fees and living expenses saved. If not, you should at least be earning enough every 4 months to cover each term, since each term is usually 4 months. That is how IRCC may look at it. So, if her tuition per term is CAD 9,000, you should be able to save and pay that amount within 4 months.

I also see that she is likely going to college since she has an HND. In that case, she may not be able to add her husband later for a spousal open work permit, because currently only master’s and PhD students are generally eligible.

In my opinion, you should focus on bringing her first, and over time she can bring her children later.

Unpatriotic2:
Good day all, please I have a question... I'm applying for a Spouse Open work Permit ( my spouse has been given admission already). I'll like to know the following;

1. Am I required to mention all my work history in the last 10 years or can I simply put my current work history only?

I'm asking because I previously entered the PR pool as a dependent (but no ITA) an agent did it and I can't remember if he put any work history for me. Which brings me to my next question

2. While applying as a dependent for a PR, is there any column for putting a dependent's current job title with company name and dates. I'm referring to the dependent not the main applicant.

Thank you

NB: she applied for a master's degree

(1) It’s best to include all your work history for the period requested on the form, not just your current job, to avoid gaps or inconsistencies. Why because IRCC keeps record

(2) Yes, Express Entry/PR applications usually have sections for a dependent’s employment details, even if the dependent’s work experience is not being used for CRS points

Unpatriotic2:
He has refused to pick calls

I hate to laught but that a normal thing when facebook Agent is not picking call hahahah

ehiremen2002:
My main question here is: was this a registered agent? Honestly, when I see people getting scammed by unregistered agents, it's frustrating because it's often avoidable. Personally, I’m a DIYer—I did my own application first, and since then, I’ve successfully helped several cousins, friends, and currently, my aunt and her friend.

If I ever had to use an agent, they would absolutely have to be legally registered so that I have a regulatory body to report to if things go wrong. Too many people fall for cheap, unqualified 'agents' who barely even understand the process.

Thank you for saying that out ...

If I ever had to use an agent, they would absolutely have to be legally registered so that I have a regulatory body to report to if things go wrong. Too many people fall for cheap, unqualified 'agents' who barely even understand the process.

When I speak, some people say I have a vested interest in agents. Some call me a scammer, others call me a madman. But no one can attack the facts, the statements, or what I say.

Using a legally registered and licensed immigration agent is not cheap. The average Nigerian often has the mindset of “I can get it cheaper somewhere else.”

As I have said before, and I will keep saying it: please do your application yourself if you can. No one knows your story better than you know yourself.

As of today, Nigeria has only 8 licensed immigration agents. They are not cheap. If you cannot afford them, then do it yourself.

do not pay any facebook agent PLEASE

https://register.college-ic.ca/Public-Register-EN/RCIC_Search.aspx

Predator188:
What else could be reasons; massive enrollment drop due to immigration caps.

Summary Change in Government policy In my honest opinion I believe it's because of Canada is significantly reducing its permanent resident targets, dropping from 500,000 to 395,000 in 2025, 380,000 in 2026, and a projected 365,000 by 2027

and we all know everyone coming to school in Canada wants PR after school and working small like a year at most....

so what that means is that the Student to work to PR Flow people think usually use is no more as "easy" as before with each PR draw being in the 500 except health care and French... its no longer that easy and even the gov planning on reducing the temporary visa (work Visa,Visitor visa and student Visa) numbers....

but for student visa Immigration cap does not affect Masters and PHD students

Omoniyimi12345:
Crandall.

Yes, I have checked.

I have never heard of the school before but its possible its legit but I do not know .......

that school and the process you mentioned looks too go to be true.... if you are my brother I will say go to a better school

curious how much is the fee for 2 years of study ?

Omoniyimi12345:
Good morning everyone. I have applied and gotten a LOA from a Private Uni in Canada. My confusion, however, is that they didn't ask for my WASSCE or any high school result. I also did not submit any letter of intent. They only requested for school transcripts. Although, I have been in communication with the official mail on their website, I am still feeling like the admission process is 'too fast' and I am wondering if my result or letter of intent are just not needed.

I am about to pay my tuition deposit through the link in my LOA (PAYMYTUITION), but I am also trying to be careful.

Are my worries valid or it is just Naija mentality that is messing with me?

what is the name of the school .... ?

have you checked if you qualify for PGWP after schooling ?

Chigbo55:
My sponsor is my brother-in-law, who is a Canadian citizen and is legally employed in Canada. he has already funded the GiC account and student chequing which I opened in my name with 50million, I have gotten his sponsorship letter, employment letter, their marriage certificate to show he is legally married to my sister, but the case is that he didn't want to present his bank statement instead he said he will give me T1 General, Can this T1 General serve as sponsor's bank statement of account? Will IRCC accept it?

He also visited Nigeria several years ago, and we took family and personal photographs together. I plan to include these pictures as supporting evidence to demonstrate our genuine family relationship and closeness.

How much are your total school fees for the 2 years?

Apart from the 50 million, do you have another proof of funds that does not involve your in-law as your sponsor?

IRCC generally prefers to see the source of the 50 million and the movement of the money into your GIC. In summary, they want to know where the money came from...how it was made GIC does not garante anything

Not using account statement to IRCC is already a red flag

As for him using only a T1, that will not work.

even with the Bank statement He needs to back it up with

(1) 3 years of Notice of Assessment from CRA, which is very important.

(2) an employment letter or contracts for the jobs he has been doing over the past 3 years,

(3) 6 months of recent pay stubs.

Even though he is your sister’s husband and you both have a good relationship, you still need to explain to IRCC why your sister’s husband is genuinely interested in sponsoring your education.

does he have a history of sending investing in your education or certification ...its easy to show that with parents of sibling but an external family member no it will not....that's the real challenge..

AbelAbdul:
. amnotapervert

I was tagged and I do not fully understand your question, but yes, as a Nigerian, you do not want to complicate things.

I am old school so It is better to use commercial banks or Microfinance banks listed under NDIC. PLEASE.

https://ndic.gov.ng/list-of-insured-institutions/list-of-commercial-banks/

You are already coming at a disadvantage do not complicate things for yourself....

also from the bank you are using please also get a Bank Letter/Reference Letter also very important.....

if you have a foreign account that is also good but any plaform just show transperency

AbelAbdul:
Pls I have made international transactions in Jan and march. Would the VO assume I have travelled to those countries? because the name of the countries reflected in my transaction history

cc justwise

You are worrying yourself too much....If I understand your question correctly, you are saying that your statement of account shows online card payments you made for goods in those two countries, and you are worried the visa officer might think you travelled to those countries.

Well, if that is your question, then the answer is no....

undespicable:
Thank you so much for the detailed explanation. My school did not ask for any initial payment, I already have the LOA, in the letter of acceptance, it is stated that the estimated tuition fee for 1 year is ~$16,200 CAD, do you advise I pay the 15% though the school did not request for any down payment, or do you advise I submit my application documents together with financial documents to IRCC without down payment? According to the letter of acceptance, tuition fee will be available in the portal from July.

Also, yes I have all my tax return from the government website for 4yrs+ I will submit 3 years 2023-2025 together with bank statement of 6 months, I can submit 1yr if it acceptable, though I feel it'll be a lot of documents, since I plan to include 6 months payslips, and my employment contract. Lastly yes I have my permit of residence, I plan to include that as well. For now I think the clarification is if I need to pay a certain percent of tuition fee or if it's ok to submit and pay the full 1yr in July once my student portal is updated with the actual amount not estimate. Currently there's nothing in my student portal, just my letter of acceptance from accepting the offer of admission.

I really appreciate your comments.

You are on a Very good track.

May I ask which country’s PR you have?

Also, include proof of your PR status in the country where you currently live.

Yes, please add your tax returns with your name and all relevant information on them.

This is

(1) Bank statements for the last 6 months ( I don't know how banks in the country do it but in nigeria you ask bank for bank statement and official bank reference letter)

(2) Tax returns for the last 3 years

(3) Pay stubs for the last 6 months

(4) Your employment letter

(5) include a letter explaining how you saved the amount of money and calculating your projected saving and cost of things and how much you have to make payment for everything 

You can attach all this document into one as POF

As for the school fee payment, before making any payment, email the school and explain that you would like to apply for a student visa before July. Mention that you would like to make an initial payment of about $4,000 CAD to your student account to show IRCC that you are committed to the program.

Tell them you want to use this initial deposit as proof of commitment and financial capability for your visa application. Make the email professional.

The school will likely agree and provide your student number, student account details, and payment instructions.

I know that 15% of $16,000 is about $2,400, but ask the school what amount they recommend. In my opinion, do not pay more than $4,000 CAD because, if the visa is refused God forbid the school should refund your exact payment amount according to their refund policy. That is why it is important to email the school first.... if they say pay the whole $16,000 that's also ok as long as the school said you should make the payment

If they do not allow the payment, you can still use the email response as proof to IRCC that you were willing to make an initial deposit to show commitment.

If they agree and you make the payment, make sure you get an official receipt from your student account showing that the payment was made...I am sure you can download the receipt from the school portal

IRCC understands that people can have money sitting in their accounts, but they also want to see willingness to actually spend the money on tuition, because sometimes the money may not truly belong to the applicant.

In your case, you are trying to show IRCC that the money belongs to you and that you are genuinely willing and able to pay for your education.

NothingDoMe:
Apparently you are not aware that the marital Status is a drop down menu. Leave blank.

Thanks for the correction

AbelAbdul:
in that IMM5645 form, there are columns for parent's marital status, parent's occupation, etc. My question is, if one's parent is deceased, what should one fill in the marital and occupation columns? should they be left blank? Thanks

cc NothingDoMe

for both marital Status and Occupation you can put Deceased... don't leave blank

AbelAbdul:
See guilty conscience. As if we don't know who you are.

Who am I please hahahah 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I said let me talk before someone will say that

AbelAbdul:
I am aware of this information. Some schools accept WASSCE. The school I am going, I sent them WASSCE they rejected it. Some schools like the University of Nagara Falls wave English Test for Nigerians.

That’s why you should email the admission office before applying. Some schools accept an English Proficiency Letter from your Nigerian university, and that can be enough for the Canadian university.

Many schools have a condition stating that if you do not have IELTS, you can provide proof that your previous education was taught in English. So always confirm directly with the school before spending money on IELTS or the application process


I am sure Memoral university takes English Proficiency Letter from Nigerians

The way I type and mention Memorial university tomorrow someone will come out and say I am an agent trying to get students to memoral University 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Ayomide212:
Hi everyone, I’m currently working towards Canada PR through Express Entry.
I’d love to hear from those who have received ITA or are in the process how has your experience been so far? Any tips or timelines to share?

You can ask it here https://www.nairaland.com/6829885/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/780

AbelAbdul:
The study permit processing time for Nigeria has been reduced from 8 weeks to 5 weeks.

@ amnotapervert what's your take on that?

HAhaha, I don’t know. Maybe its one of this 3 things or everything

(1) the number of people applying for study permits from Nigeria has reduced,

(2) IRCC is becoming more effective and efficient by using new tools

(3) or hiring more staff.

Although, with the current government running a deficit, I doubt they would want to hire too many more people, so I think they are mostly improving their systems and using better tools.

On May 4, 2026, the Minister of Immigration confirmed that Canada is implementing a new system to track whether temporary residents, including international students, leave when their visas expire. I clipped this from the news https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-pilot-program-tracking-temporary-foreign-residents-leaving-permits/

It’s actually crazy that they didn’t already have this system in place initially, but it shows they are building more in-house tools to become more effective and efficient . I believe that’s a good thing. All things being equal, it should help make visa processing faster.

AbelAbdul:
Some of the schools I applied to in Canada requested for IELTS. even in the visa application it is asked.

That’s why you should email the admission office before applying. Some Canadian school accept an English Proficiency Letter from your Nigerian university, and that can be enough for the Canadian university.

Many schools have a condition stating that if you do not have IELTS, you can provide proof that your previous education was taught in English. So always confirm directly with the school before spending money on IELTS or the application process

Mavor:
Hi everyone, new to this thread. Please bear with me.

I'm a working professional in Lagos, currently in the tech industry. I've been seriously planning to relocate to Canada through the student route — targeting a Masters programme for September 2027 intake. I've done some research but honestly the whole process feels overwhelming and I'd love to hear from people who have actually gone through it successfully.

Specifically looking for real-world guidance on:

IELTS — Academic or General? Where did you register in Lagos? Any prep tips?
WES — How long did yours actually take? Any wahala with Nigerian universities sending transcripts?
University application — How did you handle the statement of purpose? References?
Student visa — What did your proof of funds look like? Any refusals or issues?
Travel and arrival — First weeks in Canada, what do you wish you knew?
Settling in — SIN, bank account, accommodation — how did you sort these out?

I'm fully self-funded so financing isn't the issue. Just want to understand the realistic timeline and avoid the common mistakes people make.
If you've been through this process successfully — or even if you're currently in it — please share your experience. I'll be very grateful.

Thank you.

IELTS — Academic or General? Where did you register in Lagos? Any prep tips? you do not need for student visa most school wave IELTS for Nigerians email the school and ask before applying
WES — How long did yours actually take? Any wahala with Nigerian universities sending transcripts? you do not need WES evaluation for student visa and you would need your bSc to send your transcript so no one knows your University system but just try its your transcript they will do it for a fee
University application — How did you handle the statement of purpose? References? when you are applying for admission you will write it you are thinking so much and for reference some school ask for 3 reference I used my place of work for 2 and a lecturer I was cool with for the last one...you surely have people you can use
Student visa — What did your proof of funds look like? Any refusals or issues? apply for a school you can afford
Travel and arrival — First weeks in Canada, what do you wish you knew? if you keep worrying about this you will never leave nigeria
Settling in — SIN, bank account, accommodation — how did you sort these out? get your visa first you will worry about this later just apply for a school you can afford

If you overthink the process, you will always feel overwhelmed. You need to take things one step at a time.

Yes, it’s good to think about settling in and everything else, but first you need to focus on getting admission and making sure you can afford your fees before even applying for a visa.

So take it one step at a time. FYI, most university portals for the September 2027 intake have already closed or are about to close. If you keep overthinking, you won’t move forward and you’ll only fill your heart with worry.

Right now, your main focus should be getting your transcript from your Nigerian University and getting admission into a school you can afford. That is the first step.

If you try to focus on everything at once, you will get nowhere.

Two universities I know that are among the cheapest for international students in Canada are Brandon University and Memorial University of Newfoundland. Check if their portals are still open, get your BSc transcript ready, review the requirements for a course you like, and apply.

undespicable:
Yes I can explain to them I have a job, I plan to attach my recent payslips (maybe 4 or 6 months payslips), employment contract, bank statement for 6 months, and bank certificate, I'm sure I'll be able to raise the 9k by September or close to 9k. Aside from these are there any other documents you think I should add for the POF? Or these are sufficient enough for POF?

Thanks for this, much appreciated 🙏

You are on the right track. Just a suggestion off the top of my mind add your 2 or 3 years of tax returns if possible. Two years should be okay, but more than two is even better....it shows that you have made a good income overtime and that money your have saved is from that income Also, make your bank statement cover at least 6 months.

Have you paid the acceptance fee for your admission? It is normally around 15% of your first-year tuition, as most schools ask for it.

If not, ask your school if you can make an initial payment before anything else. They will also tell you the exact amount to pay.

Do not overpay. There is a reason for that. With the school payment receipt, include the receipt in your application and also show that the payment came from your income. It should reflect in your bank statement, so point it out clearly.

Also include your residence permit for the country you are currently staying in. Anything you can show to prove that you obey rules and regulations and that you are legally residing in your current country will help.

I wish you all the best.

Restaurant92:
In the visa application, I think I went through a place it requested to know if it was for the world cup.

Yes I remember but event if its
To attend a FIFA World Cup 2026™ match
To visit as a tourist
To visit for business
To visit your spouse or partner who has sponsored you for permanent residence
For a family visit
For compassionate reasons
To join a vessel as a marine crew member (known as a “seafarer”)

IRCC ask you so they can tailor your reason as a category when applying for visitor visa. It is still a visitor visa, and it does not increase the quota.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/apply-visitor-visa.html

iyaoge24:
I agree. Rejection rate could be as high as 80% or even more. Its almost impossible even with all documents intact. They are even running out of excuses for refusing visa applications. The excuses are now generic. I'm starting to wonder, are Nigerians even applying at all? with the high rate of refusal, I'm sure a lot of people are restraining from wasting money.

Around February March, when IRCC started informing people that no one can issue a FIFA visa except them and that there is no such thing as a special World Cup visa that’s when I realized there was a big problem. I am sure the number of people applying for visas during that period increased significantly.

I am sure Canada has a visa quota that they won’t openly disclose, especially by country. When more people apply during a specific period like for visits it can disrupt that balance.

Just imagine normally, 5 people apply for 1 visa. With something like the World Cup driving demand, it becomes more like 15 people applying for that same one visa slot....and also asylum from a country also increase rejection rate

The annoying thing about this is that it affects genuine applicants who apply during that period.

undespicable:
Hi, I've been following this thread for a while now, I am about to submit my application but I need some advice. I got admission late last year for an MA program, I am based in Europe and I plan to submit POF equivalent to approx 70k CAD, self sponsoring, my estimated tuition fee is ~16k per year, which adding to the ~23k living expenses for 1yr would be total ~39k, aside from this 70k funds I don't have anyone who will sponsor me (so I'm 100% sponsoring myself), I am somehow relying on part-time job or scholarship when I arrive if possible to cover the remaining 8k for the total cost of the 2 years masters which is ~79k, I might not spend up to that amount as I know how to be responsible with me expenses, I know I'll survive with what I have and hope to add more before departure in September once the study permit is granted, but I'm not too sure how the visa officers looking at my case will see it from a financial standpoint, I know they want to see one year of fees + living expenses, and I know they still want to see how I plan to cover the rest of my expenses for the following year, this part I'm not sure how to show them since I am still short of some dollars that also include the return flight tickets cost they want to see. I need your honest opinion on how to present a strong case, initially I was hoping for some scholarship for this first year but unfortunately I didn't get anything yet and it's May already, sorry for the long text, I would really appreciate your honest opinion from your wealth of experience

Brother, you are in a good spot...don’t overthink it. Basically, you’re worried about the shortfall of 9k CAD based on your calculation. If everything else in your application is solid, a shortfall of 9k CAD shouldn’t be a problem.

To give you peace of mind, my only question is before September, will you have the remaining 9k? If you can explain to IRCC that you have a job, provide pay stubs, show that you were able to save the 70k CAD from your income, and that you will have the remaining 9k before September, then you should be fine.

I believe you will be good.

AbelAbdul:
In the IMM1294 form, there is a column to fill International passport number, country where it was issued, date issued and date expire.

I also see where the are asking if i have national identity document, date issue and date expire.

What should i fill in that national identity document?

Its been long I filled up IMM1294 form personally but if they are asking for a national identity document, I believe its a NIN they are asking for you to fill up....NIN do not expire so You can either Leave the dates blank if allowed.....

PLEASE ANYONE CORRECT ME IF I AM WRONG