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mostblackroad:
That depends on your personal situation. 20-25 is very well within university age. Use the SOP to explain unique situations that documents can't reflect

aiit thanks

DeCrystal1:
Keyano college

all the best

DeCrystal1:
Ladokites are many here o. I've already applied for visa to continue my UG program I used the strike thing in my LOE.

all the best bro. Whicg school did u apply to?

Markab:
I understand. Just try and read from page 0, you would find every point very useful since you still have enough time before applying for Master's or PGD in the future. You will be glad you did. Also, if you want to know more about Canadian schools that offer your proposed program, tuition, program duration and requirements, I bet you would appreciate this website www.universitystudy.ca

Igbouwanile post=57188030:
Don't tell me you used the strike issue to paint your school red in your letter?

Regards!

Thanks sir

Markab:
It doesn't matter where I am, help comes from any angle

o alright sir. U know this strike issue is really bothering me that's why am trying to plan my life ahead so that once I graduate from this institution all the information I gathered will be useful and the processing will be easy

Markab:
I would prefer we discuss here so that everybody else including me can benefit. We are all learners

Thanks for your understanding

Regards

okay. I thought u are presently in canada

Any body currently in Brandon university or university of Manitoba please signify. I need strong advice concerning masters thanks God bless.

OtunbaJega:
mynd44 fp

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vickyehi:
I don't think so .......The verification of license is already part of your CES report.....my colleague who is processing it didn't say he had to resend another. CES REPORT just implies they have done that too

hey have been looking for u. I want to make enquiries about Brandon university from u. Can u email me on atitebiridwan@gmail.com.thanks God bless u

bayocanny:
You don't need to lecture them, let them learn in a hard way..immediately one get to the Vo cubicle at the embassy for interview, all the information you provided in your DS-160 will automatically pop up in front of the vo computer screen.
I know of a guy that was denied visa 3 times due to the fact that he used his international passport to received scam funds through western union. This was detected by thumb print.

BrO have been looking for u. Need your advice on Canada... Kindly check your email. I pm u

mostblackroad:
It's usually used for Masters but if your personal case is different, say you're a 30 year old going for an undergraduate course then you might have to explain properly with a SOP

What about a 23 or 25years old going for masters, does he need to write sop??

mostblackroad:
It's usually used for Masters but if your personal case is different, say you're a 30 year old going for an undergraduate course then you might have to explain properly with a SOP

OK someone that is 23 or 25 years old doesn't need sop right?

mostblackroad:
I spoke to an ex-Consular lately and she was very kind to share some advice and insight regarding successful and unsuccessful visa applications. I guess most of us already know this, so this is mostly directed towards new members in the house. I took my time to write this so everyone please share corrections, additions and suggestions. Hope someone can learn from this.

DOs and DON’Ts

It’s very important to know that the VO don’t know anything about you, your background or your plans until you submit your application. Even while your application is submitted to the embassy, the VO on your case makes his/her judgement based on what you present. The documents you present represent you and should tell your own unique story. That is why it is very important that your documents are SOLID and meet the minimum standards. Based on her advice and my own experience here are some DO’s and DON’Ts:

1. DO ensure that you have significantly more money than is needed for your application. Take note of the current parallel market rates and do your maths appropriately. You should have at $10,000 minimum for your upkeep + your tuition and travel expenses. So if your school fees is $14.000, flight is $1000, you should have significantly more than the equivalent of $25,000. You are not expected to empty your account neither is your sponsor expected to. Also important, for married applicants and applicants with children; you should show even significantly more money than the minimum. Having a wife and a child means that you have dependants and it is an unwritten rule that you have to proof that you can support them as well. Another important point to note is that the VOs are trained to make sure no one is a potential burden on the Canadian government public funds that is why it is necessary to show that you can look after yourself and family been left behind without any benefits on their part. Then again the VOs care much more about your liquid cash than your properties. Properties serve more as a home tie rather than a proof of finance. They don’t know or care about how much your land costs, they need to see the figures in a banks account. Common documents to submit include: Statement of Account (6 months), Letter of Employment if employed, Payslips, “Sworn Affidavit of Support” if you have a sponsor. You should also submit documents that prove your relationship to that sponsor e.g. birth certificates.

2. DO prove that you have home ties. The Canadian government can’t read your mind. They don’t know whether or not you will return after your studies. But as long as you are applying for a Temporary Resident Visa you certainly have to prove that you have enough reason to come back. This is important for applicant you have little or no travel history i.e. a virgin passport. You have to show that you have either a family, significant property, an inheritance or a pretty good job to come back to. Every individual case is different so you should show documents that suit your unique circumstance. Land documents, businesses, marriage certificates will surely help here.

3. DON’T present yourself as an experienced traveler while you submit your documents when you are not. What I mean by this is simple. If you have not travelled out, you have to do more to win the trust of the VO and make him believe your application. This would include showing home ties, having your documents look well thought out and original and proving your intentions. Whether you like it or not, travel history certainly plays a key role in applications. Having a good travel history and multiple visas tells the VO two things. a. You have obeyed immigration rules before and you are likely to obey theirs b. You have been seen as eligible for visas in other countries so that gives you more eligibility for theirs. Most of us don’t have the luxury of that but keep it in mind that you have to earn trust and presenting solid documentation is a good way. If you have a virgin passport, upload blank pages as well as your bio-data page. If you have visas, upload all visas along with your bio-data page.

4. DO indicate any previous refusals. I find it funny when people don’t indicate prior refusals in the same embassy even. Embassies like Canada and UK go out of their way to keep an electronic record of refusals and special cases. Not stating a refusal is basically shooting yourself in the foot. That goes for pretty much other embassies. If you have a marking on your passport, please upload it along with your passport page and make sure you give a simple explanation as to why you were refused.

5. DON’T over do, over say or over present. Overdoing is a sign of desperation. Desperation is a big red flag. While it is good to present solid documents, providing extras or too much will actually be an impediment to your application. Provide what is required and only what will sell your case innocently, nothing more. No unnecessary reference letters, no overexcited SOPs. Confidence and simplicity should be what you aim for

Would certainly share more points if anyone finds this useful.

- mostblackroad

Please what is sop used for Is it for masters or undergraduate??

Adesire1:
@ maziude pls can I send my sop for correction and what mail pls. Thank you

sorry to ask. What is sop used for Cos I don't really understand sop. Like will someone need sop before he can go for masters or undergraduate? ?

jnyuwa02:
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Every school has different policy. You have to read the different policies governing awards peculiar to each department or program at a Canadian institution you are interested. At where I was accepted, they give out only full scholarships to research based thesis program. Even if you are doing research and opting for the course based program, rather than thesis, you get no funding. Even among the Research. Thesis based accepted students, 8 in number, only 3-5 get full scholarships. I was lucky to be one of them. If you take your time and research the different program and what's offered and know how to dovetail your application to give them what they are looking for, you too can land something. Best of luck.

thanks

jnyuwa02:
I just got full funding from the University of Saskatchewan. Public Policy, Masters Program.

is it only research that those professors give people full funding??

dapoddon:
I can't speak categorically about this cos there are several dependant variables. The program you're applying for and the departmental entry requirements are key. It is also popular knowledge that although not impossible it is difficult to get a masters admission with a second class lower from Canadian universities, I think the same applies to most programs in U of M. You can try University of Ottawa tho, seems like someone on this thread go an admit from them with a 2.2.

OK thanks. Ottawa is cost though

Truce01:
Good morning fine people,
How may I assist today?

can I go for masters if I graduated with a 2nd class lower?? 3.25/5.0

dapoddon:
I just wanna thank God and all the wonderful folks on this thread.

Timeline:
Online application: 20th April. (upfront medicals)
Biometrics :21st April
Original passport request :23rd May
Passport submission : 26th May
Approval update 31st May.

M.A Economics, U of Manitoba.

Major shout-out to Thesoj for his consistent service to this thread.

To all hopefuls, June is gonna be a great month already. May is signing out with huge testimonies.

God bless us all and may all of our dreams come through.

do they accept second class lower in university of Manitoba?? ?

NDOGO:
Hello guys, just got medical mail.
Profile
School: University of Manitoba
Fall 2017
Ms Economics

Applied for TRV: April 4
Biometrics done: April 11
Medical mail: May 31

No additional request for proof of funds.

does university of Manitoba accept second class lower? And how much is the tuition

Truce01:
Kindly go ahead

kindly explain how to immigrate with maters and diploma.. ..please reply me haba

Truce01:
Hello All,
Reading through this thread, I will like to make the following comments.
1. You can get admission and study visas with the following credentials; (3rd class, second class up or lower, masters degree) to any graduate program as long as you meet the school requirements and its in the same or similar fields of study.

2. Canadians aren`t overly excited about credentials, they value work experience much more.

3. If your primary goal is to immigrate and you don`t have enough money for a masters degree, then by all means go for grad certificate or diploma at any college.

4. Remember 1 year program = 1 year work permit, 2 years = 3 years work permit.

5. If you are in a relationship, I strongly suggest you go get married and have your marriage certificate before you leave for school. Your spouse can join you on an open work permit which will be valid for the same duration as your study permit.

Hope someone finds these comments useful, these and more are contained i

bro to be honest I don't really understand. Explain how to immigrate with maters and diploma

Truce01:
I applied for a post grad work permit after my 2 years graduate certificate program not masters.

is the post grad work permit just full time work or schooling and working??

Truce01:
Hello,
After any two years post grad program, one is eligible for a 3 years post grad work permit.

1 year program = 1 year work permit

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chereboy:
can i chat you privately,

U can Email me your whatsapp number atitebiridwan@gmail.com

Truce01:
Hello,
I graduated from Conestoga college and now reside in Canada. I would like to answer questions about Canadian schooling and the immigration process, do ask if u need info. Thanks

I just sent u a pm.. .kindly send your whatsapp number to my email atitebiridwan@gmail.com. I want us to discuss privately. Thanks God bless u

Anybody in Brandon university doing his or her masters?? ?? Kindly respond

oluwaCanny:
here is an Excerpt from CIC's page



You can read more by checking the link below....
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/work-postgrad-who.asp

thanks I thought we will be given 2years work permit after studies. Mehn if person no kon see job after schooling NA to come naija back be that

Guys please answer me.am begging. After masters pgd or college programme, will we be given 2years working visa??