What area in the arts and humanities? Arts and humanities is quite broad.

GloriaBekee:
@ Chocs please is there any other school within Nova Scotia that I can get a 2 yr PGD course in something related to arts and humanities

They announced that their services are down

Ocool:
It's like GCKey has not been allowing person to sign since afternoon? Am I the only one experiencing this?

From my experience, I do not believe 17kcad + 3 million is sufficient for this situation.

geotherm:
Wow thank you so much, I also forgot to add that part of what I saw on her refusal GCMS is strong family ties in Canada, even though her Child and her husband were not included in the application, my hesitant in acting as a sponsor is that family ties issues. However, she couldn't raise more than N3m in Nigeria. Though I plan to argue strongly for her son who just entered high school with evidence of admission and tuition payment and then her husband's business though the business is not doing well, she works in an NGO and what she is coming to study is related to what she does for the NGO, on Social science. Her NGO gave her a strong support letter in the first application. Any more suggestions on how to tackle this? I have 17kCAD to show and of course other documents you listed.

Hi there,

If you sponsor her and show the relevant documents, it should lead to a positive outcome.
- show a bank statement that has at least 1 year full tuition + 10,000 cad for upkeep or more
- attach your employment letter
- attach your payslips
- attach proof of your own assets
- attach a sponsorship letter detailing why you’d like to sponsor her education

You should also show strong home ties to Nigeria for her by providing
- her employment letter
- her bank statement with some money
- her payslips
- documents of her assets
- volunteer experience and proof of commitment to her community


Make sure you write a strong statement of purpose/letter of explanation and leave no stone unturned.

For sponsorship letter sample, you can search this thread, there are some samples. I am also attaching a sample below


Letter of Financial Support



I, [Sponsor’s name] solemnly affirm and declare that: [Student’s name], passport number [XX], is my [daughter/son/sibling/etc.] and I am [his/her] sponsor. [Student’s name] intends to study in [Name of program] [Name of School]

I will be responsible for incurred expenses and tuition fees incurred by [Student’s name] during their period of studies in Canada.

The enclosed [bank statements, proof of business ownership, etc.] are my financial assets and will be used to financially support [Student’s name].

I, [Sponsor’s name] hereby solemnly and sincerely declare that the above is true and correct, to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that nothing has been concealed or misstated.

[Sponsor’s Signature]

[Sponsor’s Name]

[Sponsor’s Address, Email and Phone Number]

Letter of financial support template copied from the University of British Columbia’s website.

All the best

geotherm:
Gurus of the house please help, my sister was denied based on financial status and personal assets, the last time she applied she showed N3m and have paid $10k towards tuition. I order GCMS and the purpose of denial is consistent, the visa officer is worried that the amount she showed will not be enough. If I sponsor her from Canada as her brother she is also coming to the city I am currently in for her studies, will that lead to a positive decision, The last time she did not show valuation of her landed properties this time she has the valuation? If this will fly please can I get a sponsorship letter sample.

A chest X-ray can suggest the presence of TB and further testing will be required for confirmation. I’m not saying that’s your case for sure but that’s a possibility

Enddystar:
There's a twist! �
I went for my upfront medical at IOM only to be told to wait behind for TB test. Test has been done and I am to wait for 2 months for the result to be out.
A doctor at the clinic advised me to hold on till then before applying. Has anyone experienced this? How did you tackle it. Please help a brother. Thank you

The letter of introduction will show up on your portal around the time when your passport is stamped. You can show the printed copy or electronic copy at the POE.

Cheers

duke2000:
Gurus in the house, please a quick one on POE:
PPR received but no PoE introduction letter. When is the letter expected? Does it get returned with the stamped passport or must appear on the portal? Has anyone received it with PPR together?

Thank you.

That could get me banned on here. You can send me a private message and I’ll forward the link to you.

Ojb555666:

Please can you drop the link to the site and the program is MBA

You could get between 16 months and 3 years, depending on the program. You can look up IRCC’s detailed explanation by googling ‘determining the length of the post-graduation work permit Canada’

Cheers

Ojb555666:
Please how many year PGWP can I get with 16months program? And would that be enough to convert to PR?

I don’t see the huge difference paying yourself would make.

Showing receipts of your freelance job and and some samples of your job or even a portfolio if you have one with a clear explanation in your SOP should do. You can use your savings account.

One job you’ll need to do is to show that your business is successful and well established.

I’ll also advice you to have the full tuition and amount for living expenses for the total duration of your program. Plus you’ll have to explain clearly how the program will help enhance your business on your return.

Cheers

Guest911:

Yes, I'm no longer with the abroad company since 2021.
For example this month I got payment for a freelance project I did around 650k, and I've had similar payments like 300k, 200k, etc to my saving account.

Even though I registered my company in Feb 2021, I opened a corporate account only because I found out that it might be useful for this Canada travel.

My concern is for the home-ties because I don't have proof of activities in my corporate because it's still new. And I'm not a salaried worker.

Do you advise I take the long option of paying myself for 4 months and then apply? Or just apply with receipts of those freelance jobs to my savings account?

Any advice or suggestions thank you

In addition to what others have said, you don’t need to pay yourself any salary. Your business registration documents and business bank statement showing you as the sole signatory to the account is enough proof that you have something doing and the money is available to you for use.

If I understand correctly, you are no longer with the company you worked for abroad. To apply for your visa, you need recent pay stubs. If you don’t have that because you’re self employed then you should show the documents I mentioned above.

You can include past pay stubs and employment letters in your ‘client documents’ just to show you’ve been doing well in your career and show the source of the money in your savings account.

Cheers

Guest911:
Hello house, So back in 2020 I had a remote programming job and earned USD monthly. I have legit employer payslips and Payoneer account deposit receipts and DOM account statement as proof.

My savings in DOM account is enough for POF.

Since 2021 Feb I’ve been doing freelance work with no salary earnings and I registered a company with CAC.

Do I need to pay myself from my company as proof of employment and home tie?

Or is my deed of assignment and payslips from the abroad company enough for my home ties?

Also, the said property address corresponds to where I live both on the passport page and everything.

In my opinion, Nova Scotia is good for families but that depends on exactly what you’re looking for in a place.

Cheers

GloriaBekee:
thank you
Also want to know,if Nova Scotia is good for family cos that’s why I choose there
If not please I’ll need suggestions on other provinces
Thank you �

If you can explain the switch in a convincing manner, go ahead. Otherwise, I’ll advice you to stick to a program related to your work experience- confectionery, baking, and catering.

Cheers

subzheero:
Have not worked in Hospitality field.l am into Confectionery, baking and Catering services

Program: Graduate certificate in Human Resource Management
Institution: Nova Scotia community college
Length: 1 year (note that a 1 year course will give you only a 1 year post graduate work permit)
Tuition: $11,690

Cheers

GloriaBekee:
My people I need help ooo

Is there any colleges at Nova Scotia that studies Human Resources management, cheaper

A PGD after an HND shows an academic progression. Have you been working in the hospitality field? What is the motivation for the switch from food tech to hospitality? You’ll have to explain that in a convincing way to the visa officer through your statement of purpose to get approved.

Cheers

subzheero:
Good evening house,please can someone who has HND in Food Technology go for PGD in Hospitality .?Please is career progression here and hope it won't affect visa chances?
Kindly assist.

Hi there,

I had someone who had an issue because they were resuming late (~2 weeks late). The official tried to contact the school to verify that the person was genuinely a student and was allowed to start late but couldn’t get through to them. His saving grace was the fact that he had reached out to professors via email informing them he’d be starting late and had asked that they shared assignments or any relevant info with him which they did. He completed assignments from Naija and submitted them via email. When the officials couldn’t reach his school via phone, he showed them these email conversations and he was allowed to come in.

Schools usually have their policy on late resumption, it’ll be helpful to check with them what the allowed last date for resumption is.

Cheers

onispark:
Hi Please, can someone tell me if Canadian Border officials will cause problems for you if you arrive Canada after the start of classes? Booking flights for next week is very difficult and VISA was just collected on Monday.

Thanks.

Hi there,

Did the agent give you your username and password? What does it tell you when you try to login? Anyone can login if they have the username and password, not just the person who applied. See a screenshot below of what it looks like.

Cheers

matthew080:
Hello my ppl
I need help
Since july when an agent apply for me, I have not been able to open the gckey, I have tried everything I know,but he can open it at his end,
Pls I need help on how to open this gckey
Pls help if u know about this
Or is it only the person that apply can open it?

Hi there,

You can add your industrial training and NYSC

Cheers

Betterlife30:


Thanks a lot.
One last question please.

Please, under the last 10yrs employment stuff, can I add industrial training and NYSC to it or it's just the only proper job after NYSC that's advisable to put there?

Thank you

He wasn’t told to add the second year though.

apeja2017:


I think the tuition fee should be what is on your LOA even if it's total of first year put it has stated. I think you shouldn't add the 2nd year. My take doe

Hi there,

Whichever way you go should work out. Deed or no deed. A deed of gift probably makes it look better but people have gotten approved without it.

Your mum should state that she has provided your first semester tuition and provided your upkeep money in her sponsorship letter. You should also highlight the transaction in your letter of explanation/statement of purpose.

Cheers.

harkintem:
Pls house , My mom is my sponsor and she has sent my first semester tuition fee to my bank account which I have paid using my dom Acc, she sent me 10 million naira few months ago which I have successfully deposited in a fix deposit account in my name. Do I need a Deed of gift for the 10 million? or she should state in the sponsor letter that she gave me 10 million which I have fixed and the money is to be used towards my academic and I will explain too in my letter of explanation

That’s right! While ‘other’ refers to money you have available for other things like flight, books etc

Here is a sample of how to fill it up.

Betterlife30:


Thank you for your response. Please, for the food and hostel, that one is living expenses which is $10k right?

Hi there,

You are to input the total funds you have available not just living expenses. Tuition+living expenses+any miscellaneous

Cheers

Betterlife30:
Please, when filling the application form, under the funds available for stay in Canada, is it the addition of tuition fee and living expenses or just living expenses that's $10k? How much am I to put there please?

Thank you

Hi there,

Kindly defer your admission by contacting your school to let them know the situation. While doing that, you can start gathering your documents for the study permit application.

Everything you need for a successful study permit application can be found on this thread and previous threads. Please do take some time to read them. All the best.

SoftChordz:
Good day house, greetings to everyone. I got admission to study project management in Canada, I got the admission. I for the email on 26 August and I'm supposed to start school on 6th September which I think the duration is so small for visa procession and procurement. Please house what do you guys advise? I'm trying to defer the admission to next section.

Hi there,

Congratulations on your admission.

First I’ll advice you to read this thread thoroughly. Every information you need for a successful application is on here. Do not rely solely on what an agent tells you.

There is no fixed amount that guaranties the success of your visa application.

The minimum requirement for your study permit application is 1 year tuition fee + $10,000 cad for your upkeep.

Since you are self sponsored, it’s advisable to pay your full tuition and have upkeep money for the total duration of the program available. This will make it more believable that you can cater for yourself throughout your studies.

As an entrepreneur, you have to make sure you show you’re doing well for yourself. Your business registration documents, bank statements, tax clearance certificate if available, and any other document that shows the importance and success of your company. You can also show assets you own like your land documents.

You also need to establish how your business and assets will make you come back to Nigeria after your studies.

Lastly, avoid depositing any large sum of money into your account without explaining where it is from and attaching proof. Eg if it’s from a sale of an asset, attach sale receipt.

All the best

Trondevices:
Hi guys,
I’m self sponsored and I run my own legitimate company with evidence and proofs .I just got my admission letter and also paid tuition deposit .my agent suggest I drop a statement of 30million balance how valid is that figure .please I’m open to your candid advice or if there is anyone who is also self sponsoring we can share thoughts .thank you

Hi there,

You can work for an unlimited amount of time on campus if you’re working on the campus where you are studying PLUS 20 hours per week off-campus, unless your study permit says otherwise. You can see more information on IRCC’s website. Screenshots from it are attached below.

Cheers!

Mexzy88:
Please i have a question. If are employed in your school and you work for 20 hours a week at your school. Is it legal for you to work outside campus for too? Like get extra hours too?

Hi there,

-Make sure you’ve used the latest version of the ArriveCAN app
- International passport
- Letter of introduction (the letter the visa office sent you when they approved your study permit)
- valid letter of acceptance from your school
- have a valid electronic travel authorization (eTA), a valid visitor visa (temporary resident visa) (what they stamped in your passport when you submitted it)
- valid medical exam (It must be valid the day you enter Canada, it is valid for 12 months from the day you did it)
- Proof of funds (recent bank statement or GIC)

NB: If you’re 18 and over, you must qualify as a fully vaccinated traveller to come to Canada to study as an international student.

You must upload proof of your vaccination status in ArriveCAN before you board your flight to Canada. You should also bring a copy with you.

It’s good to have all these documents but they won’t necessarily ask you for all of them. What you’ll be asked for depends on the officer you meet. Best of luck!

Wegoinghigher:
Hi everyone ,
Please who has the complete list of documents for presenting on arrival to Canada at immigration.
And also , please what’s the process for getting SKN

He should have the option to hold on to his Naija license after passing the knowledge test. They usually give the option to hold onto it or change it to a BC learner’s license until the road test

kennyjoy:


I understand, but if you don't pass the first knowledge test, ICBC may retain your 9ja licence, and they will tell you to keep booking until you pass. Anyway, if you don't need a car right away and the job you're looking for doesn't require you to have one, you can go for it.

All the best my BC brother.

Hi there,

The name does not matter as long as you can show you are married. It is not odd for couples to bear different surnames/last names. If you currently bear a different surname/last name from your husband, simply attach your marriage certificate as a proof of your marriage.

Cheers.

Makibarbie:
Hi Nl,

As a married woman who want to go for her masters and her husband or father in-law is to be the sponsor. Do i need to apply for admission to the school with my husband surname or i can use my maiden name then provide my change of name document for visa application?

Please married people should help me explain how its done

Hi there,

You need to check the program’s page to see how many semesters make up an academic year. It’s mostly 3 semesters for regular programs.

Cheers

Nadingo:
Pls if a 2yr Masters Degree program has a tuition fee of 3000CAD per semester, how many times should I multiply the semester fee to get the total tuition for the entire length of the program? How many semesters are there in a year in Canadian Universities?

Hi there,

A deferral in your start date shouldn’t affect your study permit application. Although, if the new start date is 150 or more days after the start date in the initial letter of acceptance (LOA) you applied with, you are required to send IRCC the new LOA.

Cheers

hayoBams:
Good day everyone,

So I applied for a deferment of my admission at centennial college from September 2022 to January 2023, of which just got approved.
My question now is, do I need to send IRCC my new admission letter or not?.
Note: I've applied for my visa since may 14th.
I'd really appreciate if I can get a response.

Hi there,

Yes you can go ahead. You’ll upload the paper you get from the medical via webform so it can be added to your file.

Cheers

codesngr:


But can I still go and do it without them requesting after submitting, because I just submitted on Tuesday

Hi there,

If you look at the bottom, it says total per academic year. So that price is for 1 year only.

Cheers

Ikmontana1:
please Any1,
d attached picture is d calculation of tuition fees for a masters program of 2years in Canada.
but is d calculation of fees for "international students" for the total 2years or for just 1year dat I will have to multiply by 2.