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Gentlesoul3268:
Thanks for your write up bro, sorry I was convinced about the 40hrs a weeks jobs you mentioned? I tot student can only work for 20hrs a week ?

Also nothing good comes easy bro we will survive last last lol

Well said. This is the reality on ground.

Julietogelekac:
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Thanks a lot for your reply
Trent is Durham Ontario fees is 22000 per year


While Canada west is in Vancouver British Columbia
The fee is 25000 per year

The difference is just little that’s why I’m more confused

$3,000 CAD can feed you for one year in Canada. So, make a good choice.

moyin3097:
Hello guys. I’m looking for a shared apartment in north york or anywhere else close to Seneca, newham campus🙏🏾

Hello Guys,
For those searching for Student Accommodation or similar facilities, you can try this link. My school recommended it and I got mine from it. Just type the name of your school and it will showcase apartments and rooms near your school and the estimated distance to your school. Good Luck! https://www.places4students.com

aestake:
Work after sch starts.

Hi Aestake, you are very correct and I dont intent to go against my SP conditions. I just want to get that settled as well so that as soon as I start school, I will start work same day. Funds are depleting and its very expensive here and without any $$$ coming in, it becomes scary to even spend on basic needs.

moneymagnetca:
Chose proximity to your school over and over. Staying in Brampton or Mississauga will cost you significant time and money in transit

Thanks a lot Bro. I finally got one, a small room about 18mins walking distance to Sch. I have been chasing the Landlord from Nigeria but he insisted on receiving payment from a Canadian bank. I opened bank account at the airport and got a sim there too cos its required for account opening. Room costs $1040 per month. I bet you its about the cheapest Student residential in Downtown. I was given a deal to pay for 3 months upfront and get one month free and I did. That averaged the cost to $780/month for 4 months. This has drained me but it has given me peace. Just patiently waiting for studies to begin in May. Still staying in my Airbnb till April ending and looking for part time student jobs. Please can you recommend any site or group/recruiters?

Chidinma54055:
Please which one is introduction letter from IRCC

Upon Approval of your study permit application and your subsequent submission of your passport, your passport is affixed with the Canadian S1 Visa at either Lagos or Abuja, IRCC will automatically issue you a Letter of Introduction directly to your portal. You will need this letter to show their colleague at any Canadian Entry Point so they will issue your Study Permit.

ControlModule:
ok. thank you very much.
also want to ask how do I know the dates of application for my course of study?
my choice course of study has start dates as Sept. 2023. but i cant find any information if application is still open or not.

Application deadlines are usually posted on the college admission page. If not stated, go ahead and apply. Many colleges are still accepting Int'l applications for Fall 2023...but ensure that you submit all required credentials as there is not time for them to wait for you to complete your documentation, so that your application fees will not be wasted.

You may also want to send an email enquiry to the admissions office for clarification.

ControlModule:
Good day. And congratulations once again.
Pls I wouldn't know if you would he kind enough to guide me on how to go about applying. I have seen a course I want to study at Conestoga. But I don't even know where to start. I just need a guide ... Thanks

Apply via OCAS. They are like Jamb in Nigeria. OCAS takes care of colleges in Ontario.
https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/apply-now/apply-now-international

Suspectzero:
Very true. Even i myself have an Asian as a landlord but he's been really considerate. Indians are slumlords. They'll either give you a small crappy, dirty barebones accommodation or they'll offer you same living quarters as their family and it'll be stifling for you. E no easy.

I agree 100%

NuCypher:
You'll get a shared accommodation in downtown for this price, but not expect anything fanciful. All you'll get is one room, possibly very crappy. Or you'll get someone's den. Lower your expectations considerably. Go on Kijiji to look and filter by prices. In the end you'll save on transport, but you won't get that much comfort. Otherwise, you may want to look at more suburban areas around Toronto where your budget may fetch you a reasonable basement, though that's hard. But you'll probably spend more in commuting.

God bless you. Infact, I am not really after comfort now. I am paying more attention to proximity to my school. I believe comfort will come when i start work and then upgrade.

Suspectzero:
Try Kijiji.ca Sort the real estate section by short term accomodations and you should find some good results.

Thanks. I have sent enquiries. I noticed that most of the home owners are Asians and they do not want to share units with Nigerians...Although I am temporarily staying in home owned by Indians. They have dominated everywhere.

megastu:
At that budget in downtown you can only get a shared one that is if you get at all. You can stay in Brampton or Missisuaga

Okay, thank you. I will extend my search to those areas. I was mindful of Transportation cost.

Hello NLanders,

Significant Landing Gist ( Be Careful with your documents and luggage at the Airport)

To God be the Glory! I landed Toronto Pearson Int'l Airport 2 days ago and and have received my Study Permit at the immigration office in the YYZ airport. The devil tried to stop me but God granted me grace and favor and I scaled through. I flew Ethiopian Airlines which was scheduled to fly from Lagos to Toronton (Canada) via Addis Ababa in Ethiopia - Dublin (Ireland) - Toronto. Due to rush, some of my documents which I was reviewing on my laps in the airplane slipped from my hand and fell on the floor of the airplane- under the seat, and I didnt know. These were reciepts of my sch fees, Letter of Intro from IRCC and LOA etc. I only discovered when we were boarding the connecting flight to Dublin...I was reviewing my next ticket for transfer flight. We had only 30 mins to start boarding the connecting flight to Dublin. I reported to Bole - Ethipian Airport officials)...they told me to wait that they will fetch it but it will take some time. At this time, I had only 15 mins left to Board. There was also a lady who forgot her laptop in the plane. When i told her about my own problem...she quickly said its a small matter. (she was going to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe). She said, if I have those docs in my phone...I could show the Canadian Immigration the docs in my phone. Immediately, I brought out my laptop from my hand luggage (Thank God its in my hand luggage not checked in box), transferred all relevant docs from my system to my phone via whatsapp sharing app. I ran and join the queue for boarding. I continue praying for favor to have the soft copies accepted at Toronton by immigration. To the Glory of God, the officer that interviewed me agreed look at the documents which I had already packaged in a folder on my phone. Thank God for technology. The young man was greatly satisfied with the documents and all the questions he asked based on what I submitted during my application in Nigeria. You know there was no physical interview in Nigeria...Just online submission and approval (in principle) pending arrival for physical interview at any Canadian Boarder. My interview lasted just 15 mins but the man touched almost everything in my IRCC Portal. There was a crowd of about 50 persons waiting behind me on queue, as they do in USA embassy in Lagos, but the difference is that Canadian are more humane, kind and patient to hear you out. Our God is wonderful. Lessons: If you are coming through YYZ (Pearson International Airport, Toronto), be sure to have your:
1. Letter of Introduction
2. Updated Letter of Acceptance.
3. Evidence of School Fees Payment OR Proof of Fund for Tuition (They are more interested in Tuition Payment)
4. Ensure to understand your own form and all the information therein. They will recall your IRCC Portal with your UCI number and pick questions at random.
5. Be sure you follow your agent strictly and closely (for those who use agents) and make sure all information are correct. Any discrepant answer will warrant you to be sent back to Nigeria. Right in my presence, someone from Africa (I dont know which country but I suspect Nigeria) was sent back due to fake documents. Please lets be careful. May God help us all!

Hello Fam,

I landed Toronto 2 days ago and am currently staying in an Airbnb around Milton, until April 30, 2023. This is not cheap. Please does anybody have information on very cheap accommodation in Downtown Toronto (arround Toronto School of Management ...22 College Street) where my college is located. Budget is below $800 and I dont mind a shared accommodation from May 1., 2023.
Please any information will be highly appreciated. I don search tire. Its like all the homeowners want guarantors/4-6 months upfront...etc

Thank you
Chrisoo

Hello Guys,

I landed Toronto 2 days ago and am currently staying in an Airbnb around Milton, until April 30, 2023. This is not cheap. Please does anybody have information on very cheap accommodation in Downtown Toronto (arround Toronto School of Management ...22 College Street) where my college is located. Budget is below $800 and I dont mind a shared accommodation from May 1., 2023.
Please any information will be highly appreciated. I don search tire. Its like all the homeowners want guarantors/4-6 months upfront...etc

Thank you
Chrisoo

Hello Guys,

I landed Toronto 2 days ago and am currently staying in an Airbnb around Milton, until April 30, 2023. This is not cheap. Please does anybody have information on very cheap accommodation in Downtown Toronto (arround Toronto School of Management ...22 College Street) where my college is located. Budget is below $800 and I dont mind a shared accommodation from May 1., 2023.
Please any information will be highly appreciated. I don search tire. Its like all the homeowners want guarantors/4-6 months upfront...etc

Thank you
Chrisoo

BenedictStinson:
Try kijiji

Thanks a lot!

NLanders, please I need assistance with information regarding accommodation in Toronto. Does anyone have a cheap accommodation in Downtown Toronto. I have been looking for accommodation for the past 2 months but no tangible response. My flight is arriving second week in April but program starts May 1, 2023.

Any good link will be appreciated.

Thank you all!

MideBrains:
Congratulations!

Please did you use form A to pay your school fees? If so, what bank did you use?

I just got a conditional offer for a 1 year post grad certificate program as well.

Someone in US helped me to pay. FORM A is stressful and takes time. Look for someone overseas to help you.

Guys, Please does anyone have a referral code for Connestoga College? Trying to help a brother gain admission there via OCAS and I am being asked for referral code/Coupon. Is this a waiver for application fees?

subzheero:
Please what is the best site to compress pdf files,l used ilovepdf ,seems file quality is not okay.Kindly assist.

The secret is, take the pains and re-scan all printed documents with a resolution of not more than 100 dpi. This will give you good quality with low mb size. Then compress,if still necessary.

[quote author=Zeed13 post=120472746]Hello All,
Please my sponsor just transferred my living expenses to me and I have submitted my application.
Do you think I need to make a web form to update them about this.?[/quote

With the Speed of Light, get a Gift Deed to back it up, get updated mybankstatement and forward them via webform like yesterday. Otherwise, you may chop breakfast...God forbid!

marooooo:
I think the latest is Adobe 11, which I had used in trying to open, but still didn't open.
I will keep trying.
Thank you...

1.Create a folder and save the forms in the folder before opening. Don't save the IMM forms on the desktop directly.
2.Ensure you have the latest version of Adobe.

You might be lucky.

TOPAI7:
Congratulations

Thank you @TOPAI7 God bless you and grant you your heart's desire.

TradeSunMoore:
Possible there is an error/missing letter in the emsil provided to vfs at the point of biometrics. Put a call to VFS they will provide update. You can also reach them via email but you will get a response after 48 hrs.

I have sent them an email. Will follow up with phone calls after tomorrow.
Many thanks.

deebee13:
Good day house,
I submitted my passport to VFS Abuja last Wednesday, and asides the initial mail that they've received it, I've not heard anything else.
Is there a way I can find out what's going on over there please?
Thank you.

I really do not think you should worry since they have given you the acknowledgement email. Your passport is officially in their custody. Check the email to see if there is any tracking ID ...use it to track the status of your passport on their site ;
https://www.vfsglobal.ca/IRCC-GPTWave1/Track/Index?q=shSA0YnE4pLF9Xzwon/x/CQ1P0LBKn66dLdNUfueK+yzShCR5+RPxbigEFl/W14/B2caAAJ+pjEGG2r7ohd6rA==

My situation is different and its giving me concerns. I sent my passport on Saturday 21/1/23 via DHL PH and it was delivered to VFS ABUJA on Tuesday 24/1/23 by 10.15am . Since then, VFS has not even given me any notice of receipt of documents/acknowledgement email. I am worried about it. Please is this normal? Does anyone know what next I should do?

Winterwear:
Congratulations

Thank you Winterwear

Esiman:
Congratulations 🎉

Thanks

Habeebboy:
How many days does it take for money to drop to Canada school accountp if someone is paying from USA

3 Working days, it will hit your account with your school.

chithec:
Did you use form A to pay?

I have a sibling in USA who helped me pay all fees via $ Debit card.

Benzdey4u:
Hello dear,
Please what did you do different from your first application

Paid my tuition in full and transferred cost of living amount+ misc expenses to my personal account from my sponsor with a gift deed.

chrisoo:
Guys, PPR just landed this evening!
God is great! Please help me thank Him. Whatever He says surely comes to pass. I am a living testimony!

Second time applicant.
Application date Dec 5th, 2022
Medical Updated Jan 10th.
Eligibility Jan 10, 2023
PPR, JAN 20, 2023,
Will be back with details!

Am in PH and my Biometric was done in Lagos. However, I want to send my passport to Abuja. Please which Courier company is preferable…UPS or DHL?

LONG POST ALERT………Am a product of Grace and Divine Speed!

I chased and got admission in USA and Canada (as back up) in March/April 2022
FIRST APPLICATION TO USA (F1 VISA)
Interview Date: July 18, 2022: Recieved blue paper (Refusal) which I also disclosed to IRCC...

Fight Continues>>>>>

FIRST APPLICATION TO IRCC
Application submission: Sept 5th, 2022
Biometric Sept 12th, 2022 (updated same day)
Upfront Medical: 14th Sept, ( I followed up with IOM) received my result personally…then confidently sent Medical Sheet via webform and email.
Medical was updated 22nd Sept
IRCC = SILICENLE
ME. = PRAYERS+FASTING (…not be small fight oooo)
Eligibility November 3rd
Refusal November 3rd. (REASONS: Insufficient fund and Assets….)

Docs submitted.
I am being sponsored by a law firm
Balance on printed statement was 19.2m and account balance did not go below that.
Post graduate Cert of 1yr
Tuition for 1 year is : 18,000 CAD (including 3000 CAD Scholarship)
Paid 9k CAD Tuition for 1st semester comencing 9th Jan 2023.
Did not submit my personal bank statement because there was not much fund in it.
Docs submitted are:

1. Letter of Explanation
2. Data Page and endorsed pages of my expired Passport.
3. National identity Number Slip
4. Covid 19 Vaccination Card.
5. National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
6. Certificate of Membership, National Institute of Management-Chartered.
7. Original Copy Bachelor Degree Cert.
8. Certified True Copy of Degree Cert.

9. Transcript of Degree.
10. Deeds of Conveyance and survey plans for my landed properties.
11. Building Approval Certificates and Permits
12. Certificate of Registration of my personal business, which is yet to commence business.
13. Police Vehicle Purchase Clearance Certificate/Proof of Ownership of vehicle.
14. Memo in respect of my Promotion in my previous
employment.
15. Birth Certificates of my three Children (most senior is 12 yrs)
16. My Marriage Certificate
17. Affidavit/Age Declaration.
18. Affidavit of facts/Declaration to return to Nigeria after studies
19. Offer of Post Graduate Sponsorship/Training Bond by Law Firm
20. Certificate of my firm’s Registration with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
21. I.D Card of Principal Partner of our Firm.
22. My 1.D Card.
23. Employment Letter from my current employer
24. Copies of my pay-slip for the past 6 months.
25. Letter of recommendation from a friend and professional colleague.
26. Police Character Certificate
27. My Detailed Curriculum Vitae
28. My Family picture
29. My Firms Board Resolution



SECOND APPLICATION:
I planned to order for GCMS notes but I had no patience to wait because I realised my mistakes…with the advise I got from here and all the information here was just sufficient. I also followed up with youtube and quora. But After my second application, I applied for gcms notes and the VOs concern was that they were not sure I would have assess to my company fund.

Re-Application date Dec 5th, 2022
Medical Updated Jan 10th.
Eligibility Jan 10, 2023
PPR, JAN 20, 2023,

What I did differently:
I submitted all initial documents.
Paid Second Semester fees.
Sponsor transferred 6M to my personal account and raised DEED GIFT (Notorized).
I submitted personal MBS showing balance of 6.5M (about 10m credit transactions.
I submitted Sponsors MBS with balance of over 28M (about 120m credit transactions)

Letter of Explanation with details of Primary POF and then value of (TOTAL of 5 plots of Land with survey plans, deeds of covenyance and State/Local Govt Building permits for residential building under construction…showing property purchase value…and current value of above 13M) Note: I underrated my building because I could not get snap shot of it due to distance. I no want trouble with IRCC.

Credits: All contributors and the Gurus in the House especially OLOKINGS, PACE 6, JAYDAVE, PATRICKOKUNIMA for your advice and suggestions. They actually worked. God bless you all.
To God be the Glory!