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Essential01:
YES. I HAVE UP TO 3.0

This debate of origin is a complex one for a relatively backward country like Nigeria but it is one this GenZ generation must not shy from. The future of our nation deeply relies on progressive and brave thoughts like these.

Let me start by saying that some of your submissions are correct about the SE but you will do well to remember that they voted the said PDP even when the candidates were not from their “region”.

With that established, the fact that you’re unshaken in your reasoning shows that you place your ego (that in all honestly appears fragile) over actual development of us as a people. People will always talk and that’s the beauty of politics. There is no need to lose your minds over another man’s words. Abolishing state of origin does not abolish your ethnicity or tribe.

Black people like you and I were for instance were once slaves in the US but we had a black man as a Democrat president now making reforms as radical as gay marriage. It shows progression and societal advancement. The world is changing but we Africans are like Pharisees, never changing with it, always stuck in our ways and dishing out blames. No matter how old Lagos or anywhere else is it was not always what it is today. Human migration has occurred over millions of years and as people keep moving around our geography and identity transforms also.

I should include that I am not an immediate supporter of the removal of State of origin or any other reform I believe is progressive until data proves that the action itself will play a significant role is dragging out of generational poverty. Let us be open minded to progressive reforms as long as they can be backed with data. Staying stuck in our ways is the reason we have remained the poverty capital of the world for decades. Something must change because it’s clear as day that with our current dispensation we would never be able to vote the right leaders to get us out of this mess. We have to revolutionize our minds with actual brave thoughts and rethink our existence.

White people have changed their “origin” a number of times over the past centuries through the rise and falls of empires. It is in the ability to see how times are changing and adjust appropriately. This is clear proof of their high intelligence and flexibility, virtues we should adopt in order to give our nation a fighting chance.

Cheers
Just another Nigerian like you.

GeneralPulal:
Wrong move! Not a viable thing to do at all!

State of origin will always be state of origin. This is how it is everywhere in the world!

There's unity in Nigeria but most we Nigerians are bias & very sentimental. Agree to disagree is a human being thing. We can't all sleep and face the same direction at the same time. It happens in politics, football, music, movies etc. it's just a human style of life..

Bias & sentiment - here's an example;
Igbos have been voting Pdp in their region for more than 20 years without nothing you show for it. The west have always been vote trying all parties. Thanks to God, our leaders may not be the best here but they've always been trying! They've always had our back one way or the other. It's only if you don't step out of your house here in the west that you won't find something that can fetch you money. It can only get better, I believe!

Now, the Igbos are here. If any Igbos that's not bias and sentimental wants to hate on a politician, is it these same ACN/APC he's suppose to hate or PDP? Abia state have been owing salaries for years! Ogun state doesn't! But you're here in Ogun state, hating on Ogun state Governor cuz he's in Apc. Isn't that hypocrisy & tribalism?

If you wanna hate on FG, make it clear. But which one be hating on Yoruba politicians that are even doing better than your own politician? That your state Governor is wack doesn’t mean all state Governors are wack! Sanwo-olu 4years is better than Obi’s 8years... Yet, these same people hate Sanwo-olu!

So make every one dey hold him state of origin abeg!

Chubby682:
Hello everyone. I would to like to know if anyone has gotten admission or to Sheridan college or Niagara college for January 2024 intake or any update on colleges for the 2024 intake on this forum, I have applied to these colleges since April and I haven't received any response. Thanks

Please confirm if these colleges are still handing out admission to international student. I’m aware this cap really affected the rate at which colleges are admitting students now. Please do proper research

Hi Seun have you done yours?

seunEsq:
Not sure if this is accepted anymore, please provide a source to validate this. The current process is to do it through the Nigerian High Commission in Ottawa. it is a straightforwarrd processm you oay & get everything mailed to your address. Doing mine soon

Hi please I’ll like to get it from Ottawa. How do I go about it?

tshtsh:
You can get it at the nigerian high commission in Ottawa. Application is by post but will cost about $100. Kindly let me know if you get any lead on how to get it in Nigeria. I have been procrastinating getting it. May be cheaper to get in Nigeria than here

Hello please I am looking for a similar opportunity in DevOps / software engineering. From what I understand Almond Careers majorly focuses on PMs and BAs. Please any form of help will be appreciated

HRHQueenPhil:
i hope u did d course..best money Eva spent

Hello please I am looking for a similar opportunity in DevOps / software engineering. From what I understand Almond Careers majorly focuses on PMs and BAs. Please any form of help will be appreciated

NUJABEZ:
It was five years for me. In 2020, I took a break from work. For one year I massively upskilled. Got three certifications: Product Design, Product Management, and Project Management, plus a 5-month internship with a company in the UK offered through Almond Careers in a role that combined aspects of each specialization.

Prior to the upskilling, I made $$ 10-12, but after it, in 2021, I became qualified for roles that pay more than $25 per hour, off Upwork, and with benefits. Inasmuch as where someone is right now is a good starting point, I wish I hadn't lingered at the beginner level for too long. Someone who used to work on Upwork in UI/UX that I know now works in Ireland and getting more than $150k per annum just because they advanced their skills so well, got into Toptal, worked for Loom, and then a European fintech employed him mid-2021.

We will all get there, hopefully, or even found startups that will create jobs.

Can anyone help me with links of groups for Nigerians in Toronto/Ontario ? Very urgent

Can anyone help me with links of groups for Nigerians in Toronto/Ontario ? Very urgent

Where did you submit ?

StanOyiga72:
Hello guys, please if submitted your passport for stamping recently, how long did it take to get it back?? Thanks a lot for the response.

I’m planning to use it to travel to Montreal. How was it? Did you end up using it?

Freeman6771:
Has anyone used royal air Maroc flight to Montreal before? And is the flight okay to use?

Hello I sent you an email please

Sireemmy5555:
I am hoping this week comes with good news. People I know tell me Abuja is fast and 3 days tops you get your passport back. Now it is just the opposite.

Counterfoil?

Profgordons:
I mean in your portal

I think travel expenses have to also be added to the POF but yes you should show LE for two years

Daveconsult007:
Hello gurus,

Please I need some information.

With the newly updated living expenses to 20k,

For someone going for two years program, does he/she need to show entire 2years living expenses amount which is 41k?

Lastly, Applicant is showing his Financials and a that of Co-sponsor

This is making me so sad as I’m reading it. This is another evidence that we need capital punishment for these “travel agents and consultants”. Firing squad or electric chair. It’s also proof that Nigerians are 80% of the problem of this country, the leaders are just 10%. I really hope you find strength and start the process afresh. If you really want to relocate you’ll find a way especially as a student by God’s grace. It’s not your fault, it’s the agent’s. Please don’t blame yourself and just start afresh with all the info you get here

opebajo11:
Thanks for the feedback. I have been so down since since I noticed the game the agent has Ben playing, just like my face was covered. I decided to verify the acceptance letter that he sent me and I was shocked, the response I got from school which I have attached below.

The issue now is that I don’t even have an idea the information he used for visa application, that is if he even applied, but I went for biometrics.

I do not know what to do if to go ahead and start all over again. Please help

Longest cases I’ve heard of is 3 weeks so I’m hoping it’s coming this week just like you. They’ve had more than enough time

Sireemmy5555:
I am hoping this week comes with good news. People I know tell me Abuja is fast and 3 days tops you get your passport back. Now it is just the opposite.

I’m just happy I’ve found someone with a similar experience. I thought my case was Percuilar and something was wrong. I have till 20th to update my school. I submitted since 27th of November. I don’t understand what exactly the issue is with affixing a visa to a passport page. This Canada can be so dramatic sometimes

Sireemmy5555:
This is crazy because o need to register my course but without the Visa stamp I can’t until I get it before the deadline or defer my admission. So frustrating

Same here. I submitted in vfs Abuja around that time and got the same message you got around the same 5th of December. Since then they’ve been quiet. I’ve called and emailed and done everything but they just keep saying it’s being processed. I don’t think it’s this slow for people that submitted in Lagos 🤔

Sireemmy5555:
Hello house. I submitted my passport at Vfs Abuja for visa stamp on the 30th November 2023. I got news on the 5th of December it is under processing but still no news yet. And I have a deadline on the 15th of December to submit my visa stamp so I can register my course or apply for deferral. My worry is my program next intake is January 2025 and I don’t know if I can still use the visa to travel if I defer the admission.

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Ultimateagent:
Please when did Canada use to approve Proof of Funds.....is it before biometrics or after biometrics?

Submitted my passport during this time and the embassy has been so slow and quiet this period.

enemerci:
Ahhhh

Why is PPR scarce for like one week now. Please make una dey drop update make we use am hold body, at least e go ginger our faith. Abi una no want make we rejoice with una.

Wet in dey sup?
Is there a reason why December approvals are not dropping.

The new laws take effect Jan 1 2024.

gazeup1:
Hi Guys,

We are applying this month, will the new POF affect us? Also, do the changes affect dependents, also?

What exactly is wrong with this useless VFS? Why have they seized my passport for the past two weeks for God’s sake? This is becoming really annoying. Anyone else waiting for their passport from vfs?

Predator188:
Some employers and students already in Canada protested to retain more than 20hours work per week from government may have caused financial requirements increased..since they claimed 20hours work per week is not enough..
While tuition fees has been increased by some universities in Canada...

Do you think 20 hours a week is enough?

UPDATE!!!!!

Starting January 1, 2024, the cost-of-living financial requirement for study permit applicants will be raised to ensure that international students are better prepared for life in Canada. This threshold will be adjusted each year, similarly to other immigration programs. Learn more: canada.ca/en/immigration…

For 2024, a single applicant will need to show they have $20,635 in addition to their first year of tuition and travel costs. This change will apply to new study permit applications received on or after January 1, 2024.

In addition, Minister Miller has provided an update on three temporary policies that were set to expire at the end of 2023, including the following:

· International students already in Canada, as well as applicants who have already submitted an application for a study permit as of December 7, 2023, will be able to work off-campus for more than 20 hours per week until April 30, 2024.

· The measure that has allowed international students to count time spent studying online towards the length of a future post-graduation work permit, as long as it constitutes less than 50% of the program of study, will continue to be in place for students who begin a study program before September 1, 2024.

· A temporary policy was introduced on three occasions to provide an additional 18-month work permit to post-graduation work permit holders as their initial work permit was expiring. Foreign nationals with a post-graduation work permit expiring up to December 31, 2023, remain eligible to apply. However, this temporary policy will not be extended further.


Source - @CitImmCanada on X

Freeman6771:
Are you waiting for passport?

Have you gotten yours?

Please can anyone direct me to a group for Nigerians/Africans in Toronto/Ontario ?

I also submitted last week Monday. Nothing yet

Latosky:
Good morning, who do i get in touch with as my daughter's passport has been with Canadian Visa office since last week monday. Meanwhile, ours that we submitted together has been returned since November 30th.

Yes I am. I submitted around this time last week

Freeman6771:
Are you waiting for passport?

This is the last 2 messages I received from them. Does this mean I can go pick it up in the Abuja office?

Visa application, tracking ID No. The envelope for the decision on the results of your visa that has been processed has been received at the Canadian Visa Application Center at Abuja OC, on the date. We will then send this to the Canadian Visa Application Center Abuja OC. Please note that this is an automated email. Please DO NOT reply to this email. Your decision envelope will be returned to you via the courier service offered by the VAC. Collection of decision envelopes in-person at the VAC is not permitted until further notice. Please refer to the 'Buy Services' page of the VAC website for further information on courier services offered by the VAC

Regards,

VFS Global

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Your application, tracking ID No. has been received at the Canada Visa Application Centre, Abuja OC on Mon Nov 27 2023 and is in transit to the IRCC Office in Abuja OC for processing. For further details, please contact the VAC helpline number or refer to our website at: https://www.vfsglobal.ca/canada/Nigeria

ozone0801:
I got it in 5days.
I submitted at vfs lekki, then paid for courier to deliver it. They brought it to me after 5days.
You can also pay for VIP submission, if your scheduled date for submission is still far away

Did you get it back yet?

ozone0801:
Good morning
Please, how does passport submission and pick up in person works. I plan on going to vfs office in lagos this morning.

Have you gotten the passport back?

Deppy:
Thank you sooo much for your response. I appreciate.