Hello,

When you read the course details on the institution’s website, it will be stated there. Thesis based master’s have a thesis part of the program. So you would carry out research and produce a thesis.

Course based do not end with a thesis, you might round up with a short paper, a capstone project or something of that nature.

Best wishes

Win121:
Pls How to know a thesis based masters program and a course based masters program?

Hello,

You can start writing your statement of purpose. There are tips on the thread on how to write it, check page 1.

You can also start gathering all your required documents, scanning them and saving them to your computer. Required documents can be seen on page 1 of this thread.

Wishing you all the best

Akiinwale:
Hello guys I’m relatively new here, i just applied to a school in Canada and waiting on the admission letter I’ll like to know what it is i can be doing right now as i await that and also the processes I’ll still have go go through throughout the application process of my study permit. I’ll really appreciate your inputs. The program i applied for starts in may. Thank you

Hello,

You should order your gcms notes. It will show you what’s happening with your application. Just google “gcms notes sites Canada” you can choose any of them and apply. It costs 20 cad and can take up to 35 days to be sent to you.

Best wishes

Samsn456:
Good day everyone, please I need help anyone who can answer this question please help a brother out�

So I got admitted to memorial university and I started online classes in September. I applied for study permit in June and till today I have not gotten a response, my page is telling me that they are still processing my application. I want to know whether anyone here have received the permit and what should I do?

My mother is a business woman but she can not read so she is thinking that I have done something with the fees she gave me to pay, I am very confused right now and I need help please �

Hello,

Paying your tuition is good. As it assures the visa officer that the money is available, but it does not guarantee that you’ll get the visa. Therefore, you should find out from your school what the refund policy for tuition is, in the case of a visa refusal. Once you find that out and the policy guarantees full refund, you can pay the tuition and attach the receipt to your visa application.

All the best

Hassan19:


Thank you. Is it advisable to pay the tuition fee before applying for a study permit or leave the tuition fee money and the $10000cad in my bank acct statement then apply?

This would make sense if it were a visit visa, not for a study permit.

Eilenora:
My course is a 2yr course. I was scared cos a reputable immigration consultant told me that she personally knows 2 people who were turned back at POE for having a 1 way ticket. Her words:
[20:02, 22/11/2020] .......: I usually don't advise this oo honestly
[20:03, 22/11/2020] .......: I know 2 people who have been turned back at the point of entry for this reason

Most tickets expire in 1 year, so it might be pointless. Except you have plans of using it. All the people I know used a one way ticket and had no problem.

Eilenora:
Please for those that have gotten their visas, are you booking 1 way or 2 way ticket? I heard that there will be issues of intent with 1 way ticket

Up until now, travel restrictions have not changed. They only advised people to reconsider non-essential travels

Eilenora:
Breaking news: Guys there is a lock down in toronto from this monday to dec 21. Does this affect travels in any way?

One can still do an upfront medical after the submission of an application. After doing the exam, the slip can be sent to IRCC via webform and email.

Qudkom:

It is usually better to wait for the medical instruction that way you know you’re close to getting approved in most cases. Also if you wanted to do your medical “to fast track” then you should have done it before submitting your application that way you’d have found a separate portal to upload the result.

It’s not, but there’s no harm in doing it.

Baphil:
Is Police Character Certificate compulsory in processing an application?

Your passport is still with the VAC. When it has been stamped, you’ll see that it has been returned back to VFS. VFS will then hand it over to the courier.

Lekiboboe:
Wetin dey occur base on the screenshot below

Whats the next step?

Thanks a lot. I’ve just checked it out

godG:


Hi, there. I think there is a template on page one of this thread.

Hello everyone,

Please I would like to know about the letter required from FRSC to get exemptions in some areas when applying for a driving license in Canada.

Does FRSC have a template for this? If no, please what should the letter contain?

Is there any other thing I’ll need to get asides this letter?

Thanks in advance

Hello mantleouchtele,

You shouldn’t have a problem. It’s safe to travel 3-4 weeks before your program start date.

Best wishes

mantleouchtele:
Hello Experts,

I have gotten my visa. My start date is December 01st, which is orientation and it's ONLINE but my IN-PERSON classes start Jan 25th 2021. I am planning to travel to Canada late December/first week in January so I can quarantine before my in-person classes start

Please I hope i won't have any issues at the Port of Entry traveling after December 01st.

Hello dannybomb,

Just like @lekkiboboe said,

To apply for your Canadian visa, you need to show your 1 year tuition and 10,000 cad for upkeep.

10,000 cad alone is 3 million Naira. Your tuition for a year would be 10,000 cad or more (so budget should be 3 million and up for 1 year tuition) When you add both of them, that’s 6 million. So the minimum amount you should have is 6 million. The tuition can even be more depending on your school.

And your sponsor cannot have 6 million exactly, because it’s not possible for him to give you all his money. So he should have way above what you need. The canadaian journey is expensive. If you’re looking for something more affordable, check Europe.

All the best

dannybomb:

Okay thanks you have really been helpful with the question am asking, I wanna start now to prepare myself will be starting my nysc service December and I wanna start making inquiries on how to further my education, I want to ask, my elder brother is here in Nigeria, and I think I could raise a million plus before the end of my service, and I would love to use my elder brother as my sponsor, though I don't think he will have that 3 million is it possible like if I send him my part of money to make it that 3 million plus will it work out?

Hello Nory01,

All the questions you asked have been answered previously. Please read the thread from page one, you’ll get a more detailed answer than anyone can give you.

To answer your questions briefly,
1) a master’s is higher than a PGD so it’s not a career progression. Although some people have been able to convince the visa officer and got their visa. If you have a strong reason for going for PGD, you can. Otherwise, you can opt for a PHD

2) sponsor needs to give you a sponsorship letter, 4-6 months bank statement, proof of their employment (employment letter, letter of introduction, payslips, if they’re into business then their business registration documents), assets like landed property documents

3) if you go to page 1 of this thread (you can find the page numbers at the bottom of this page) you’ll see a full list of required documents. Some of them are:
International passport
Letter of acceptance from a Canadian institution
Passport photograph according to the Canadian specification
Proof of funds (sponsors documents will fall here, and yours if you have, paid tuition receipt, anything showing your financial capability)
Medical examination will be required
Client information (where you attach your statement of purpose, previous certificates, transcripts and any extra document you want to attach)

Best wishes

Nory01:
I am new here. I have lots of questions to ask in respect of getting a Canada study visa so here I go.

1) I have a master's degree and I was wondering if that will affect me from getting a post-diploma course but it's different from my course.
2) I have a sponsor who is my sister and i will like to know what documents i need from her. I have savings of 3mill and on paper, she will be paying for my school fees.
3) I also need to know what I need to show to the visa officer.

I would love any help here. I am applying for school in the fall.

Hello achu442,

When applying for your visa you need to show at least 1 year tuition and 10,000 cad for upkeep.

The 10,000 cad is already 3 million. Therefore, 3 million is not enough.

achu442:
Can 3million be okay for me to study in Canada? Diploma preferably

I need answers.

Thanks

No, the person shouldn’t experience any problem.

Dudun007:
Hello guys, I need you thoughts on this if you have ever experience it.

Its a case of an applicants pursuing student visa for two universities at different countries ( U.S and Canada) simultaneously same courses and almost same course duration. But Canada is the applicants preferred choice/destination.

If the U.S student visa was approved on time and passport stamped already and then later the Canadian visa becomes sucessful and IRCC requested for the applicants passport to be stamped.
Questions:
1)Will the passport be rejected at the Canadian VAC,
2) if the Canada stamps the passport, at the Canadian /u.s border will questions arise and will applicant be sent back home.


Please share any similar experience.

Thanks

It’s wise to wait for your intro letter to drop and your passport returned.

Kimkalash:
Hey good evening guys.

Submitted my passport last week Tuesday and when I called VFS this week, they said it was still at IRCC. I requested for the travel exemption letter and quarantine plan from my school after filling the travel request form and they told me to book my flight in the next three days and send them the details as they have tentatively reserved a space for me already and would need to confirm my traveling before finalizing the required documents.

So my question is, is it wise to book my flight despite my application status not changing to Approved or not receiving the counterfoil and intro letter yet?

Hello ericksen,

The “interview required” might be for another visa officer to look through. Not for you.

Your application looks very positive. Start packing your bags

ericksen:
My GCMS dropped this night and I am a bit confused of the highlighted. Do they mean I might be scheduled for an interview or is it a generic message before approval is being effected?
Also I have attached my application profile...FYI, I already deferred my class to Fall 2021 as my program only starts in Sept.

Apply immediately to other institutions for a similar course.

When you secure admission, you’ll inform IRCC of the change in institution.

MOKENN:
Good morning house,

I got a mail from my school declining my request to defer my admission to January.

I could not start in September due to the delay in the processing and approval of the permit.

Now my study permit is already approved and will expire end of next yr.

Pls advice me on what to do in this situation.

Thanks.

Cc.

@frankrobb1

@Qudkom
@justmelow

Oh! you already started the process. There’s not much you can do. You’ll have to wait.

princejunaid:

I did my in ogun state oke mosan. Close to 5weeks now.

4 to 6 months bank statement

Theblink123:
Hello guys please how many months bank statement is required for a bsc in canada

Tagging them won’t help much. If you have any connection, pay the extra and they’ll do it for you or go to a smaller state nearby, it will cost more though.

princejunaid:
lack of passport booklet is now be coming alarming. For months now immigration have been claiming this and I need to apply. Please help us tag them on Twitter � to do something to it.

Hello Dameelee,

My advice for you is to wait till you get your passport back, there’s no certainty of when your passport would be back. The disadvantage of this is that ticket prices are rising.

But if you’re a risk taker, you can take the risk.

Best wishes

Dameelee:
Hello people,
This is probably the most random question lol...
please is it advisable to buy your ticket and things you need to take with you when you get PPR or you have to wait till you get your passport back?
Is there any possibility that you can get rejected even after PPR?
Abeg o, I'm just curious

It’s interesting to see that this program is now active. Good news for those who want fast processing.

1oak:
Good morning all, please I need help on how to go about this, I saw this on my portal this morning, although I have a waiver for IELTS, how do I go about the Mybankstatement stuff, I submitted 4 months account statements from two banks (personal and business account) . SP application is for a 4 years bsc program. Thank you.

Hello JohnErrin,

If you have the money and you’re willing to take the risk, go ahead with the upfront medicals. It will save you time.

Best wishes

JohnErrin:
Hey guys, i recently applied for my study permit on the 29th october for jan 18 2021, i know really late, at this point i am just praying , i have done my biometrics and it was uploaded sucessfully, is it wise to do the medicals now, or should i wait for a letter from ircc to undergo the medical exam?, please i need your guidance!

Hello Legacyedition,

I’m not sure if the gcms notes starts from the day of submission. Maybe others might know.

But October 5, was not too long ago. It’s not yet time to worry. Keep calm and be hopeful.

Best wishes

Legacyedition:




Do you think I should order another gcms note to be on a safer side, Application submitted October 5. GCMS ordered on 24th. I don't know when they do get the Note, if its the first day of submission or the day they sent it. I don't want to waste time waiting. Should incase the first one won't carry much info. Thanks

Hello adeenzo,

As you’ve seen from others on the group, there is no “normal.” So I can’t really tell you if it’s normal or not. Only your gcms notes can reveal that.

Best wishes

adeenzo:

Thanks, Chocs, Being in the dark about the application is just insane. My siblings who are Canadian citizens are advising me to wait it out, that whether I order it or not, I would still have to wait, but I get your point, I would go ahead and order it. But is this norma?, for over 60 days no medical req no nothing, should I just brace myself for a refusal at this rate?? Just only a few ghost updates, eligibility, and background check under processing for over 2 months.

Hello adeenzo,

Have you ordered your gcms notes? I see you worrying on here daily, it’s not healthy. Order your notes so you can get small peace of mind.

All the best

adeenzo:
Please any early September applicants here, I applied September 7th and still no contact from IRCC, (Previously done my biometrics, eligibility still under review, background check still under processing, yet to get medical request) shey na only me waka come like this

It will end in praise at the end

Hello em3kae88,

I did not find your explanation convincing enough but I’m not a visa officer.

As for my suggestion; I’m not a risk taker, so I would always go for safe options for myself but the final decision is in your hands.

All the best

em3kae88:


Thanks for your reply. I have been in construction for a long time and want to do something else with broad career opportunities. I don't have a specific experience or degree in the field but I am convinced my skills from managing large construction projects can be transferred to supply chain management. It is a tough call but what would you suggest?

Hello Jesusgirlgirl,

A 1 year course would get you a 1 year post graduation work permit(PGWP). And a 2 year course would get you 2-3 years post graduation work permit. If you are thinking of applying for PR, you need to consider the length of your PGWP. Would 1 year be enough to raise your points to the cutoff? It depends on the individual and their profile. If you already have work experience, 1 year PGWP might be enough.

Best wishes

Jesusgirlgirl:
I have been reading the thread and at every point I wanna ask question.
Pls what’s the difference btw a one year program and a two year program.
Kindly enlighten me?