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Boss,

Was just reading your landing gist. Welcome to Canada!
I’m doing great. Hustle plenty, had to step away for a bit.

Lekiboboe:
Wow HONORABLE CHOCS,

Quite an age, it's good to hear from you ma'am, trust you are doing great?

Hi there,

Do you have up to 3 years work experience? If yes, look into the express entry route to becoming a permanent resident. There is a thread here on Nairaland. The federal skilled workers thread.

All the best

Boladapor:
Please I just got completed my masters degree and will like to relocate to canada.please I need the right help nd guidelines on how to go about it.Thank you

Hello,

You can:

1. Choose to do it now and send the report sheet via webform or email to them
2. Wait for a medical request

I would personally go for option #1 to save time but if you’re not in a hurry you can do #2

Cheers

Kudiratu28:
Good day everyone, please I applied for visa on 23 rd of April, I’m in Ghana btw so we don’t have the student direct stream option. But we can upload upfront medicals and I didn’t do it. My question is, is it too late to do or I should just wait for the request?

And I would advice everyone to do the upfront medicals because people who applied the same time as me and uploaded their medical have gotten a response in 4 weeks.

You can decide where you want to live.

Blazca:
Can I live with my friend in canada or must I live in a building owned by the school?

efedhomav

You should order for both refusals.

Are you ordering it via a third party (ordering it yourself from Nigeria)? If yes, you’ll need:

-Your date of birth and full name as it appears on your immigration application

- Full name and date of birth of your spouse or common-law partner (if you have a spouse or common-law partner included in your application)

- Visa file number / UCI number

- Card for payment fo the fees (about 20 cad)

- Signed Consent Form giving IRCC the permission to release your info to the third party.

I saw your question about agents previously. You can order it yourself without any agent. Google “gcms notes sites” and choose any one you feel most comfortable with and follow the instructions.


If you have someone in Canada (PR, citizen, temporary resident) to order it for you, then the process is slightly different.

Cheers

efedhomav:
Please I just need to clarify an issue. Since I was refused visa twice 2015 and 2016, do I need to request for my GCMS notes for 2015 and 2016 application? Or should I only request for my GCMS notes for the application I did 2016?

And please what information do I need to provide when making the request?

Thanks you advance for the response.

Marvel4u

Most PhDs in Canada are funded. First step is to decide on the course you want to do, then visit websites of several schools to see what funding is available.

Cheers

Marvel4u:
Please, what's the possibility of getting a full funded admission for PhD, and which schools are favourable

javaRookie

It is no longer easy to get a German visa from Nigeria. The wait time to get an appointment now can be as long as 1 year. Everything changed after 2019.

Some people don’t mind the Canadian tuition considering the long term benefit. If citizenship and permanent residence is the goal then the tuition is worth it.

For Canada you need to show 10,000 cad for upkeep for each year of your studies. For Germany, you need to have a blocked account with 10,332 euro to be able to apply for a visa. This money would be locked and will be sent to you in bits every month when you get to Germany (you won’t be able to take everything out at once except you’re exiting the country) You’ll spend less if Germany is the destination.

Ps: if you’re studying in the south of Germany, there is tuition to be paid. 1,500 euro per Semester.

Don’t just go for what is cheaper (especially if you have the money) think of the long term benefits. If you don’t have a lot, then Germany makes sense (if you can find your blocked account)

Cheers

javaRookie:
But Canada university are not tuition free. And you still have to pay for Visa and all that thereby compounding expenses.

Do you know how much on the average one is expected to use for getting to Germany vs that of Canada? Visa, School fees and all(just on the average, I know each school have differing tuition fees)?

I just want to compare both countries based on cost and make my decision, because I kind of like the free education Germany offers.

Also, from what I seeing here, procurement of Canada visa seems stressful, too many protocols for the Education route vs Germany that the university doesn't require much for Masters.

gugu40


Yes I think you are too fast. You might want to order your gcms note immediately to see the specific cause of the refusal so you can tackle it properly before reapplying. Your partner can order your gcms notes for you if they’re already in Canada. If they’re not you can order it via a third party from Nigeria.

Cheers

gugu40:
Please I need an answer or an advice
Hi Guys... @Frankrobbn1 @justwise (Good morning gurus in the house sirs and madams)
Please, Please, I need your help.
I was just sent a refusal mail today for spousal open work permit with 2 kids (study permit).

This is the mail

Thank you for your interest in working in Canada. After careful review of your work permit application and supporting documentation under the International Mobility Program, I have determined that your application does not meet the requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR). I am refusing your application on the following grounds:

• I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 200(1) of the IRPR, based on your travel history.
• I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 200(1) of the IRPR, based on your immigration status.
• I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 200(1) of the IRPR, based on your family ties in Canada and in your country of residence.
• I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 200(1) of the IRPR, based on the purpose of your visit.

You are welcome to reapply if you feel that you can respond to these concerns and can demonstrate that your situation meets the requirements. All new applications must be accompanied by a new processing fee.

I want write a new SOP and respond to their concern and reapply immediately (tomorrow)
What do you think? Am I too fast?

Hi hopeefe,

If the average GPA of your last 2 years in Uni is up to 3.25 (65%) you can check out PGD in food science at the Uni Saskatchewan.

Cheers

hopeefe:
Chocs, Pls advice on PGD courses in Biochemistry and school that i can apply. Thanks.

Orjforlife

It is not done according to the school one is going to. Most applications from Nigeria go to Kenya or China after they are submitted online by the applicant.

Cheers

Orjforlife:
Hello people, please how true is it that visa processing for prospective Nigerian students going to study in Canada ( University of Manitoba to be precise) is done in Canadian embassy located in Nairobi .

Admin9

After securing the new admission you are required to inform IRCC via your GC account. You won’t have any issues.

Cheers

Admin9:
Good evening everyone,


I have a question. Is it possible to change course immediately after arriving Canada but in the same school? That's before registering for a course.

senator77

Supply chain shows a career progression since you’ve been working in that line. You’re good to go.

Cheers

senator77:
Good day my people. Is it advisable for someone with BSc in Engineering & 12yrs work experience in Supply Chain to seek admission for PGD Supply chain management in Canadian college. Noting that I've not been practicing Engrg since graduation. More so, MSc Supply chain is very expensive in Canada. Thanks for your response.

Mnwojiji

It is a offense not to declare your status when you are asked. You will be asked during your examination if you know of any current health conditions.

Hepatitis B shouldn’t affect your examination. They might require further tests to check if you are infectious. If you’re not, you should be good to go.

Cheers

Mnwojiji:
Good day

Please as it concerns the medical test, I went through the qlife website to see what they actually screen for. I discovered: general medical history, physical examination, chest x ray, syphilis, urinalysis, serum creatinine and HIV.

Since these are the things they screen for, what is the fate of someone who is healthy but have hepatitis b?

javaRookie

I have lived in Germany and I’ve been in Canada for a month plus now. If I had to choose, I’ll pick Canada.

- No language barrier, this means more job opportunities
- Canadians are more friendly
- You’ll get permanent residency status/citizenship in a shorter time and it’s more straight forward.
- There is no “German bureaucracy” in Canada. For example It can take up to 2 weeks to open a bank account in Germany. Meanwhile in Canada, it took me less than an hour. Germans have strict rules and too many paper work.


Cheers

javaRookie:
Why is everyone rushing to Canada instead of Germany where the tuition is free?

I think I should jump ship to Canada.

Hello AlexB300,

3M Naira is insufficient. 3M is what you need for 1 year upkeep alone (you must show this 10,000 cad for upkeep when applying for the visa). That is excluding your tuition.

Cheers

AlexB300:
Hello guys,
Is a 3million naira budget sufficient for a finance pgd/c course in canada. I want to start applications for this year entry.
Thanks

letskeeptalking

Glad to have been a part of your success. The long and stressful journey is finally over. Congratulations and I wish you all the best in Canada.

letskeeptalking:
Thanks so much for all your efforts on this thread. I couldn’t have done it without you, May God bless you!

Preeskaar

Your husband is your sponsor and his account will be used to show your POF but you’ll be submitting your account statement too since you’re mature. You didn’t get any salary for some months due to covid-19. Did I get the gist correctly? If yes, it shouldn’t be a problem.
If you feel the need to explain, you can write a short LOE. But I don’t see it being a problem since your account isn’t the main account for the POF.

Cheers

Preeskaar:
I work in one man business establishment, my company didn't pay me during the lockdown months, salary resumed around October. I got an admission at MUN for Sept 2021 and I intend to be sponsored by my husband but now am
worried about the 12months account showing since I was not paid for a couple of months, I agreed to that to avoid lay off . Am aware that I should be able to show some funds because am an adult and I have been building the account
since October to support with my husband's. Do you think my application will fly since some months will show no salary dropped until Oct 2020, even though most of the funds will be my husband's account ?. Would that have adverse effect on my visa approval? Do I need to provide a letter from my employer that I was not paid due to covid 19?. Pls help

Blackyshadow

If you’re sponsoring yourself, you should show POF for the total duration of your study.

Cheers

blackyshadow:
Waoo this is confusing me now, earlier someone said I can show POF for one year if I'm sponsoring my self.

I'm confused dont know which one to follow now

Dbankx1

2 ways.

1. If you have someone in Canada (PR, citizen or temporary resident) they can order it on your behalf for 5 cad

2. You can order it yourself via a third party site. Price is between 12-20 cad. Just google “order gcms notes” and go with any of the sites you feel most comfortable with.

It can take 30 days or more to get the notes.


Cheers

Dbankx1:
How do I apply for gmcs notes and how long does it take?

oyibo4real

I didn’t give a response because I’m not sure. Your moniker is not unattractive
Hopefully @justmellow @frankrobbn1 and others in the house can help.

Cheers

oyibo4real:
Chai, it's my moniker not attractive enough�, somebody help my ministry oo

Lilwandy

Congratulations on your admission.

What does your letter of acceptance say? Did they ask you to make any deposit? Instructions should be there. If you’re unsure of anything, you can send the school an email for clarification.

The next step is to apply for your study permit as soon as possible as it can take several months to be processed. Please make sure you read this thread from page one and also the old threads to get solid information on how to apply for your study permit/visa so you can put in a good application.

If anything is unclear while reading, please feel free to ask questions on the thread.

Best wishes

Lilwandy:
Good afternoon, please I just got an offer letter from lambton at Canada. For May enter I will like to know what the next step will be! For i planed for changing my course when I get to Canada.
I want to know if I will still pay for the tuition fee even if it’s half

Thanks

ericksen

lentomac:
Refer to this Post

Email addresses of IRCC offices
https://www.nairaland.com/6321900/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/6#97288992

and this

Email Addresses of other IRCC offices
beijing-immigration@international.gc.ca
ganzu-immigration@international.gc.ca
pretoria-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca
newyork-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca
delhi-immigration@international.gc.ca
nrobi-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca
nairobi@international.gc.ca
nrobi-immigration@international.gc.ca
accraimmigration@international.gc.ca
ldnimmigration@international.gc.ca
london-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca
abu-dhabi-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca
lagos.immigration@international.gc.ca
abuja@international.gc.ca
lagos@international.gc.ca
ankara-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca

ericksen

Raise several webforms and send emails to inform them that your application has passed the regular processing time and you need an update.

Cheers

ericksen:
The worst waiting is to know that you have already been approved {GCMS says so}.
And waiting for PPR like the waiting of the Messiah.
This ain't cool. Applied since May 10!

Misslag

If you meet all the requirements for your visa, you’ll get it. By the way, MUN is a good school.

Cheers

misslag:
Hello house. I would like to apply to memorial university of newfoundland. But a friend told me the embassy hardly give visa to applicants from that school, anyone knows how true this is.
Thank you

Modelove

There’s not a lot of funding for accounting related courses. Maybe @lentomac can help with that. 3.54 is not a very competitive score so she needs to package her application very well to make sure she gets the admission (you’ll see a lot of info as you read through the thread)

Best wishes

Modelove:
Thanks so much for your prompt response....Am grateful ooo....lemme start working on them. She finished her Undergraduate with 3.54 like 8 years. She wants to go for her Masters in Accounting...She has over 6 years working experience in her field. But the concern is Can we get very cheap schools? Or Schools with funding

Mildred01

She should try to log into her school portal and extract the letter. A lot of people have been denied boarding because they didn’t have an enrolment letter.

Best wishes

Mildred01:
Please is the enrollment letter compulsory We’ve not been able to get to the school.. no response from them yet and she is leaving tomorrow. Thank you

Modelove

Hello, welcome to the thread. All the information she needs to apply for a master’s and also the study permit/visa can be found on this thread and also the old threads. You’ll gain a lot of info by reading through this thread and the previous ones. Please find the link to page one of thread 18 below.

https://www.nairaland.com/6321900/canadian-student-visa-thread-part

If she meets all the requirements she’ll be granted the visa regardless of her age. Older people get visas every day. You can tell the thread what course she wants her master’s in and you’ll get suggestions.

You can start by
1. Deciding on the course she wants
2. Check out the requirements and select a few schools
3. Apply for the admission
4. Start preparing visa documents
5. After getting the admission, you can apply for the visa


She can go with her whole family if she has really strong home ties. Otherwise, she can apply alone and bring her family later. Or apply with one or both kids and bring the rest later. There are many options based on her circumstance.

After reading through the thread, If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.

Best wishes

Modelove:
Hello everyone....I need help oo. My sister wants to go to Canada for her Masters degree. She’s in her mid thirties and also married with 2children. Please where do we start from (Would appreciate if we could get names of schools with funding). Then with her kind of profile....How high is her chances of getting Canadian Visa. Would appreciate your responses ooo

hopeefe

I’ve done a quick search and could not find any.

hopeefe:
I have bsc Biochemistry, pls which school those PGD in that course or related courses. Pls help, its urgent

adesaintzandrew

What course?

adesaintzandrew:
Who can help. I checked Masters at Memorial University and they said that I'll need GRE. Anyone with schools that will give admission without GRE, I need one please.

Hopeefe

HRM is not related to biochemistry. It can only work out if you can give a convincing reason why you’re switching to HRM. Maybe you currently work in that line, taken several courses in HRM, starting your own business etc. The reason should be able to convince the officer.

Are you employed? What’s your current job description?

Cheers

hopeefe:
Pls I have an intention to go to Canada for studies, and I need schools around British Columbia, but presently I can't find a marketable course that fit my Bsc in Biochemistry, I want to go in for a PGD because I graduated with a 3rd class.

What about pgd Human resources management, will I be denied visa

Is Post graduate Certificate same with PGD?
Pls I need ur advice on courses and school to choose
Thanks

Silvamania

Unfortunately I don’t know if any PGD course related to anatomy. I did a quick search and couldn’t find any.

The CPR, AED, first aid certifications are not difficult to get. Most of them are short courses (1-2 days) but they’re expensive. She can enquire from the school what type they’ll accept. If she decides to do it in Nigeria I can recommend something.

Cheers

silvamania:
Thanks for the reply

Please can you recommend any course that won’t involve these exams . My sister finished with 2:2 in anatomy and we can’t seem to find a suitable course for her yet

Thanks