₦airaland Forum

Thomby2k12:
Thank you so much @ lexyj123. At 11:39 am, I got a mail in my email box from accraimmigration@int...

At 12:07 pm another one came with DO NOT REPLY.

Up until now (3:07 pm), I have not read the two messages because I'm afraid to check them. The reason for my fear is that I applied less than a month ago, precisely on the 19th of June, 2015.

Could that be a medical request?

Most likely. Please check asap. No delays.

Graviton2:
Personally, I think that issue will stir up questions - especially considering that your initial program is very loosely related to the one you are currently going in for (this in itself is a possible red flag). Why not go for a PhD? That would be the logical approach.

Let's hear what other members have to say...This place has been awfully quiet since yesterday.

The two programs are very much related. I have a Bsc in Politics and International Relations though from a Nigerian uni and I am currently in the Masters of Peace and Conflict Studies program in University of Waterloo. Peace and Conflict is more or less a specialized area of international relations.
@ adaforeal1 why not go for another masters? Or a PHD as Graviton2 suggested?
Though i remember sometime ago i read here that someone with a degree from UK was able to come into Canada to study at the PGD level. That might work

obtwice:
Hello all ........ Thnx 2 those giving us infos...I appreciate u all......well I jst applied 4 Msc civil eng. With d uni of manitoba for winter 2016......wat shld b expectation concernin admission....and like 2 knw pips also applyin 4 winter 2016 admissions 2 manitoba.....n wats dir skool fees like.....thnks

This is the first time i will hear or read about someone applying without checking the fees. You should visit the dept or faculty website. The fees should be displayed somewhere there. Admission into Uni of Manitoba is quite competitive, so it is good to apply to one or two more schools.

Caleycash:
Pls guys help me oo...what is the precise IELTS cut of mark needed by universities in Canada?

Depends on the university and not all require ielts from Nigerians.

DMX0606:
I just got this message: Visa application, tracking ID No.20*******– Your processed passport has been dispatched from the Canada Visa Office ACCRA , on 08/07/2015 to the Canada Visa Application Centre. When can I go for my documents?

the same place you submitted.

JannieO:
Hello every1, all d best 2 all TRV hopefulls

My frd got her TRV but she noticed that it has an expiry date of 07/05/2016 (dd/mm/yy) (1yr) but her attached POE letter states a validity period of 2017/12/06(yy/mm/dd) (2yrs)
though her passport has an expiry date of 08/05/2016(dd/mm/yy) (expires next year) and her program duration is 2 years

Is there a cause for alarm in this situation?
if she renews her passport in canada what happens to her visa?
does it cost to renew passport in canada? and if yes, how much?
how long is the renewal process and extention of visa(if it's done)?

No cause for alarm. I had the same condition because I had no idea then that Canada doesnt issue visas beyond the passport validity. She will have to renew her passport in Canada and then apply for study permit extension at least 30 days before the expiry. I would advice she applies like two months before her permit expires because it currently takes an average of 70 days to get a response from CIC for applications made within Canada.
If she renews her passport in Canada, she will not have any problem. I renewed my passport in Nigeria in April and I was still able to come into Canada. So she is covered. However, she should apply for a study permit as soon as she gets a new passport so she can get a reply from CIC in time.
Unfortunately, I have no idea how much it is to renew passports in Canada

yemite295:
I booked a room the school hostel....and the day am am to move in is on the 3rd

It does not matter. It was after I arrived Canada that I started looking for accommodation and no one at the airport asked me any question regarding it. However, you can book a room at a bed and breakfast for a few days if that will keep you at ease. Or do you have a place to stay before you can move into the hostel?

yemite295:
I may be denied entry at the border cus of the residency in sch

I'm sorry I don't understand. Could you explain what you mean by residency in school

@akosh005 hi, been a while.

I like your confusion. many people will like to be in your shoes. You can go a week or two before resumption. So you can settle down and get over jet lag.

yemite295:
Pls!!! Am confused now.. I am meant to resume sch on the 4th of sep and dnt know when to travel

Go to British Council in Maitama. better still, check their website for details
https://ielts.britishcouncil.org/nigeria

Caleycash:
pls guys where can one write the IELTS test in abuja help pls

Thank you very much

demoah:
If you renew your passport, it does not affect the TRV on it. All other pages on the passport would be canceled but the visa page would be left alone. All you need do is attach both old and new passports together

Hello everyone, please i have a quick question for those in Canada. If i renew my passport, can i still make use of the trv and study permit on the old passport? Or will it be voided/invalid too? Thanks.

Hello Drpak I would like to send you an email concerning passport renewal and study permit extension. Please let me know if that's okay with you. Thanks.

Longest time fellow nairalanders
Chizzy01 how are you doing?

Siga:
... Its pretty easy and straight forward... most students i know that applied only followed the procedures on their site and they got it...

Okay thanks. I was thinking they will need extra info and docs since i am a foreigner here. Thanks again.

Hello nairaland, been a while. Please has anyone here applied for UK visa from Canada? Please it's urgent. Thank you!

How far chizzy01 ? Been a while.

kunlesaint: Hello Good people,
I received an email from the CIC Accra, Ghana that a decision had been made on my re-determination of study permit and that, I should arrange for DHL to get the parcel on my behalf.
Please, I need your urgent advice on the likelihood of anticipatory decision and I do hope this is not another refusal/denial of TRV again, as I challenged the first refusal in court and was referred for re-determination of the study permit by the federal court of Canada .
Please, your valuable advice is needed as this point, as I have arranged with DHL to bring the parcel on my behalf.

thank you all....

didn't know people go to court for denial of Canadian visa. I've only heard of people reapplying. Hard to say. Wish you the best.

Uchlight: Hi peeps. I need peoples opinion on this. Does someone has to pay his tuition fees before he could be granted a canadian Visa. Is paying tuition fees a necessary condition before one could be granted VISA

it isn't. unless the school asks you to pay or the visa officer sends a mail requesting you to pay your fees.

Omonjoe: I want to make an online payment for my online master's application but stuck on which platform to use as i ve no credit card. PleaseI need help on the atm card in Nigeria that can do the payment. Are there specific bank's card that work best? Is there specific account ie savings or current card required? pls i need urgent response. thanks

I used firstbank's debit MasterCard.

saxywale: the one my toddler attends cost $880/month full time and part time is $480/month. The poster might need to work around that figure.

It would vary according to location and reputation of the daycare. Home care givers may or may not be a cheaper option.

I am yet to find a cheap daycare or caregiver though.

wow! That's a lot oh. Weldone.

PlayPays: Hahaa! See this man. You sef wetin you dey find?! for real tho you neva see anything, so you never meet naija girl wey go use naija accent tell you sey she doesn't understand your own accent or the one wey go even deny naija sey she's not full Nigerian that she's halfcast.
When you see naija men dey marry white it's not only for the passport! Na why boys dey go back house to bring house cox it seems ours girls here forgot their wife material for home. Them go dey think sey na evey man wey follow em talk wan chop their snail they don't know most of us are okay with our wifey sweet snail only!. Next time you talk to one and she doesn't respond tell her you know she's just trying to hide her mouth odor!

Amefrica: We chatted last night, he hasn't gotten a 'number' yet..

oh I see. I sent him a mail 2 days ago but no reply from him. No problem tho. Thanks.

Slimdel: Sup dear, how are u holding up

it's just orientation week and I'm already tired

Siga: ... Oh ok... try kijiji.... most students put books there.... but na cash sales oo...

thanks much. Regards to the family.

I still haven't seen iseethegoal .

Siga: ... Never heard of this ... I hope the books won't be too difficult to find oo...

I hope not. Some poli sci courses use some of the books

chizzy01: so sorry abt dat. na small small. u ll be familiar with d place ok.

yes my luv. How's your refiring process going? Hope Canada will see you soon.

Siga: ... Try Amazon...or Kijiji...

oh thanks a lot. To your prev question, it's masters in peace and conflict studies(MPACS)

Uhm for those who have studied or have been studying in Canada for a while, please what website will you recommend for me to get used books online? Books are quite expensive in school.

I've obviously missed a lot here. The orientation here (uWaterloo) is like a course on its own. We even took attendance during one session and it will reflect on our transcript. Oyibo no dey play with book oh Welcome to those just coming in. May God give us the strength to carry on successfully. God bless us.