Maria96:
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https://x.com/shazigoalie/status/1828071579831459952?s=46

The govt has already stopped public private partnership colleges from further admitting students, but in your post, you stated Conestoga, which is a public college, are you saying employers are rejecting graduates from public institutions like Conestoga are being rejected?

Chimmyossai:


Thank you so much. So the part where they ask hubby how many family members he should only say one since the others will use their passport and get the visitor record at the POE?

In the background information, he will provide all family members details and also state their citizenship

Semtu:
A word of advice for everyone pursuing a study visa in Canada. Avoid private universities or public universities with private partnerships as much as you can, they are only after your money. After graduating from such schools, you will not be able to get a job with that degree or diploma as it’s basically worthless.

This is because private schools have really bad reputation now, many admit several thousands international students yearly just because of the money since they charge international students about x10 what they charge Canadian Students. Many employers have realized this as well, and more often than not eliminate applicants from these universities during the hiring process. Some notable schools that employers avoid are University Canada West, Cape Breton, Fanshawe, …

I would advice to do a thorough research on schools you apply to so you don’t spend all that money, then unable to get a job after graduation and have to return home.

Conestoga is one of the schools in this category. Conestoga even with the high fees admitted over 14k international students this past year, many of whom end up not being able to get a job because employers blacklist their resumes. There are several others in similar situation as well.

Please is there any factual data to back up this assertion?

JMG12:
Check Mpower, but their interest rate is high tho.

Boss, Mpower does not finance Diploma courses.

Chimmyossai:
Good day everyone , I am currently running an MBA in Canada and I want to apply for SOWP for my hubby and visas for my 3 kids , so two of my kids 7 years and 3 years are American citizens, should I still apply for study and visit for both of them. The other one is 5 years to turn 6 years in March(what type of visa should I apply for the Nigerian citizen who hasn’t turned 6 yet?). Will appreciate your feedback thank you

No need to apply for the American citizens, they enter Canada with their US passports, but you need to apply for visitor records for them. The Nigerian citizen will need study permit to enter.

Babzilini:
Kindly assist with a friends request, he is in Canada as a visitor and he applied for study permit, wife (sowp) and children (study permit) inside Canada instead of Outside Canada. Meanwhile they have requested for medical and it has been passed but it has been 12days now since medical passed. Could the error be an issue for the delayed response.

No, it is just that normal processing time, tell your friend to be patient.

Timeofgod:
Hello,
Greetings everyone, please does anyone here know about a group call naira to cad exchange pound, USD, Aud foreign currency? I don't who added me to that group, but I saw them exchanging 1 cad for 1k, USD for 1300, pound for 1700. I feel they are not legit because the admin strongly warned that no one should private chat anyone outside. My question, everyone will want to sell his dollar or pound for higher rate, why are they selling below what is sold out there? If anyone here know about the group and it's genuine, should please tell me oo.🤣 awoof dey sweet, but e no go porch my belly o🤣🤣

RUNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

They are scammers!!!!!!

Bernyone:
Hello guys! Just thought to post to encourage everyone waiting.

ITS PPR FOR ME!!!!!

My husband originally applied May 10th for his study permit trv and got his ppr on the 7th of June.

Without paying school fees, we proceeded to do upfront medicals and submitted my sowp application June 22nd. Timeline is as follows:

Upfront medicals
SOWP Application: June 22nd
Biometrics: June 24th
Medicals passed: August 14th
Eligibility and PPR: August 22nd.

To the glory of God. God did it for my husband and I.

Let's keep trusting God and our testimonies will be assured.

Congratulations.

iraybuju:
Hello gurus in the house, I submitted my application they already sent a biometrics letter before before I discover a mistake in my date of birth, I have put up web form to correct it but my question now is should I wait for it to be corrected before I go do the biometrics or should I wait until it is corrected. Thanks for your swift response in advance.

Go and do your biometric, without it, the VOs will not touch your application, you can follow up the correction via webform and emails

Marcgrace:
Hello @Everyone!
My study permit application was refused yesterday based on the following factors:
• Your assets and financial situation are insufficient to support the stated purpose of travel
for yourself (and any accompanying family member(s), if applicable).
I paid for two years of tuition, had two statement of accounts of 26 million Naira and 28,000 Dollars.
I'm feeling let down and could use some guidance - any advice would be appreciated.

Sorry about the refusal.
The issue with your application is sources of funds, I suspect the VO did not accept your explanation for the balances you presented in the application.

Please give more details about the POF so you can be advised.

damyzel:
Dear Friends in the house,

Very Sad, My entire family of 4 application was refused today.
"August 21, 2024 We regret to inform you that you do not meet the eligibility requirements. Please see the final decision below" what a day.
Submitted August 5th
Biometric for Spouse August 15th
Refusal August 21st.
@Zubizareta and gurus in the house. i need help.

Sorry about the refusal, can share application details?
Also request for your notes to know the detailed reasons for the refusal.
You can share it here when it comes out for the house to advise.

StanOyiga72:
Hello everyone,

How positive is medical passed update on SOWP application? What's your assessment?

You can only be hopeful, passing does not guaranty approval but it is one hurdle you have crossed.

frony1:
Testimony Time!

I left Nigeria on Friday night, arrived Montreal International Airport yesterday.

On seeing me, after custom declaration , the following is the conversation between me and the immigration officer that I approached for my Study permit:

Officer : You are here to study right ?
Me: Yes
Officer : What is the name of your school ?
Me: XYZ
Officer : What is your course of study ?
Me: XYZ
Officer : Please follow the directions to the next room to pick your study permit there .

I went straight to the room and in about 5 minutes another officer came with my documents, handed them over to me and directed me on how to join connecting flight to my destination.

It was easier than I thought . I wish everyone here similar story . Just believe!!!

I give God all my praise for making it easier than I had ever imagined . God still answers prayers , keep praying.

Here is my two cents: book to enter through Montreal , ‘e get why!’


Wishing everyone expecting PPR goodnews from IRCC this week .


Happy Sunday guys.

Congratulations, but it does not work like this for everyone, I have read of someone who entered through Montreal and his entry was not easy, there have been people who went through YYZ and it was smooth. Let us just hope for the best.

Ola2money:
Hello All,

Please I am new to the process as I am just about applying for my PGD. I need a list of requirements to apply for the student visa. Most especially POF.

All suggestions and recommendations are welcomed. Kindly help out.

I appreciate any help you can provide.

Firstly, visit IRCC website to view the requirements for SP and the amount you will need, then try and go through this thread to see how people have done their applications, it will be difficult to embark on this journey without arming yourself with relevant information on how the process works.

blesyndy360:
Please has anyone heard CIMT would start giving out attestation come March 2025. How true is this please?

Why are you going to CIMT that is not PGWP eligible?

Bolex247:
Gurus in the house, please I need your Opinion on this o. BVL dropped since two days now, no PPR yet hope no problem. Please I need your opinion. Who has experience this before.

Just hope for the best, it can come anytime. A decision has been made on your application.

Toluvina:

Hello everyone,

I'm reaching out for guidance and support regarding my pending applications with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Despite submitting my applications on December 18, 2023, and completing biometrics and medical exams in January 2024, I've yet to receive an update. It's been over 8months now.

- My application: Spousal Open Work Permit
- My daughter's application: Visitor Visa

I've submitted multiple web forms, but unfortunately, I haven't received a response. Has anyone experienced a similar delay? Any advice or assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your time

Please let the person who is schooling involve the MP representing their riding/location, The MP can reach IRCC on your behalf to know the status of the application.

AdoChel:
Can the spouse of the applicant reach out to them via webform too?

If the spouse does not have any pending application then there is no basis to reach out to them via webform

Toluvina:
please can you share their mailing address, I have also sent web forms multiple times and I will like to send a mail as well. Thanks

ccraimmigration@international.gc.ca
ldnimmigration@international.gc.ca

nairobi@international.gc.ca
london-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca

nrobi-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca
lagos.immigration@international.gc.ca
ircc.in-rroc-corr-ri.ircc@cic.gc.ca (this is RROC email)
abujag@international.gc.ca

Devasia:
Hello house,

Please this is urgent.

The program I applied for is only offered in September intake. I have applied for my visa but the way things are going, I don't think the visa will be out and I make it to Canada before Sep 3.
My question is, if I should defer the admission and apply to a different course offered by the same college for January intake, do I need to apply for another visa since its a different program but in same college.
Also, the program deferral deadline is 20th of August.

I am honestly very confused and disoriented.

Please someone should answer me.

Also please is there a number I can use to call IRCC

I will suggest you wait till 3 days before the deferral deadline, if there is no response from IRCC then defer to the next intake. Going for a new programme before your visa is out will not be advisable.

Chinaza93:






Pls wen did u apply tho mine is not up to 3months yet buh both my biometrics and medicals have bn completed. Buh I’m only skeptical because I hv not bn seeing anyone testify lately on this sowp page. Pls let’s knw wen u applied

Please do not panic, some people do not like announcing their approvals and refusals, just hope for the best on your application

Timeofgod:
Hello, does it mean no one have any word for me?

Mr Bobomaigida, I know you always help and comment on people questions. Nothing for? Chaiii! So O.Y.O is my name.





Good evening all.

Please I need help with detailed visa sop, I want to transition to a new career path different from what am currently doing. I have some certifications and work experience in the new career I intend applying for.

My head is full, I sincerely need help. I want to voluntarily retire from my current job, I don't know if VO will want to see the letter of retirement in my visa application. Please anyone with useful information should please help. Am so confused of what to do and how to go about this.

Time of God, writing an SOP is huge undertaking, whilst some persons can help you write one, it good you have draft first, that can be built on.

Ronzy1990:
Good morning House...

Please on completion of an Undergraduate program in Canada what options do I have?

Can I get a work permit - is there an "Undergraduate Work Permit"?

Or

Am I to immediately apply for Master's?

Please help clarify these

"POST" graduate work permit serves anyone that has graduated, once you are done with your undergrad then you can apply for PGWP.

huzzman:
Good morning gurus, when I was applying for Mpower loan, my program start term is not listed in my application on Mpower site which is WINTER, all I see there is SPRING,SUMMER AND FALL. Please how do I go about this?

Please i need your help.

Choose the closest start date which will be Fall.

Goodluck2294:
My SOWP is 5months and some days now , I haven’t received any mail from ircc , I feel so worried, please what can i do again ?
It’s taking longer than expected , kindly assist

Sorry, processing times for work permit has been very slow, though some people have said that IRCC is deliberately slowing down approvals for work permit requests. Just be hopeful.

victorygiven:
Hi guys, my school told me I have till September 11 to resume and I got refusal few weeks ago if I reapply this week do you guys think they can consider my application within a month?
I have exactly 1 month left
Will they treat my application on time?

It is too short; it will not be okay for your health.

Crystalgirl:
Good morning all, I woke up to IRCC refusal letter. I submitted and explained everything. The painful part is that my letter was dated 26th of July and my agent just sent it yesterday. I want to order for my GCMS notes. Can someone kindly direct me on how to do it. Also can I apply for Masters in a different school? Instead of PGD that I previously applied to? Cos it looks like Masters application gets more priority these days. Problem is my CGP isn’t up to 3.0. Are there any school that accept 2.6 after WES evaluation for masters. Guys please I need your help, my head is all over the place and I can’t think straight. Thanks all for your anticipated response.

So sorry for the refusal

You need to check your budget to see if you can afford master's as most schools have increased tuition for master's courses, I am saying this because there are some few schools that take 2:2 for Master's admission but competition is high. Since you are travelling alone, you can still go for PGD but you will need to tackle it from a place of strength. Search how to request for GCMS notes on this thread and you will see it. Once you get your notes you can then reapply after tackling the reasons for refusal.

Ronzy1990:
Good day every one. Please is it true that dependants can no longer accompany one for study to Canada for program outside Masters or Ph.D?

I just got admission into a 2-year diploma program in Canada and I have dependants

Please help with a response if you know


Thanks

True, only students studying Masters, PhD and some specialized courses can come with their spouses who will be allowed to work. Other students can come with their spouse on VV.

GuyInTheMirror:

Thank you.
So it means I should raise a web form explaining why I cant meet up with the 30 day deadline for biometrics right ?

Yes, you can do that

GuyInTheMirror:

I am scheduled for biometric capturing on Monday and I am yet to get any cancellation email.
I will be travelling from Akure, please let me know if I can still do my biometrics so that I do not waste money and time on this trip ?

Please always check their website for current updates, as at today they have closed their offices indefinitely. No need to travel and meet their offices closed.

Kunfu:
Hello guys, I applied for closed work permit for more than 5 months now and no response from IRCC, what might be the issue

You can send emails for status update, though IRCC has been slow with work permit applications lately

damyzel:
Good day people,

Please is anybody able to book biometrics with VFS global as of today. August 7. i saw the below on there website.

The canada Visa Application centres in Abuja and Lagos will be closed until further notice.

Please any new about VFS.

In Lagos, They are moving Canadian Centre from the first floor to the ground floor, so I guess they want some time to make the movement. I do not know why Abuja is closed.