You have an MBA with some good experience and you are looking to start all over again in nursing. Are you kidding me? Please slap yourself back to reality.

There's nothing wrong with relocating to another city/state/country. You should be looking at advancing your career. I hope nobody is drumming that "nurses make alot of money" crap into your brain. While they do, you put in lots of hours with little/no life. At your age and with your degree and experience, you are positioned to conquer your world.

modath:

@In House Gurus,
I am back again,my spouse and i booked an Emirates flight to London transiting through Dubai on both legs of the journey with the intention of spending 5days in Dubai on the return leg of our journey,we thoroughly researched before making our booking. i was trying to download the form for the Emirates ONLINE visa application some minutes ago only to look closely at the countries that are ELIGIBLE for this service;what i thought was NIGERIA is actually "NIGER".
Now we've booked more than the max 96 hrs transit visa eligibility ,what do we do, people who are knowledgeable about this should please help me unravel this puzzle. I am at my wits end,

You'd need to contact a good agent in Nigeria to sort out your issue.

Serpentine:

I'm British, dating a Nigerian man. You need to move on sweetie. It sounds to me like he has a legal wife already.

This is it. The dude has a legal wife somewhere and he is keeping the kid a "secret" not to screw his marriage up. If he is really shuttling between the UK and Nigeria, then he has the means to support his kid.

Perhaps, it is a situation where the legal wife is functioning as his "papers", which he eventually hopes that when the deed is done, he'd swing over. Regardless, he should be upfront and transparent about what is going thru his head.

Just like everyone else has said on this thread, moveon.org; no two way about it. A real man cares about his kids; I'm sure you want a real life, not a loafer who is just talk. At some point, you have to put your foot down and make the rules!

lari03:

If one intends to apply for Fed skilled worker immigration visa, is any other person into this? Words of advice from knowledgeable forumites pls.

Any specifics you'd like to know? Or you can visit the Canadavisa.com forum. There's a "Nigerian thread" there; there are more matured folks there and I sometimes contribute when I got time!

Go ahead, do your medicals and send the required documents.

Did you state in your original application that you had a sponsor or did you state you were sponsoring yourself?

chizquare:

@newacca congratzzz!!!!! my brother

@all

Hello my fellow nairalanders. I am presenting my current situation for your contributions
My package arrived from cdhc on Tuesday in its 10th week. They returned my passport and two other letters

1st letter:This refers to your application for study permit. In order for us to continue the processing of your application we require the following documents :
Proof of funds for yourself: pre-payment of fees and your own bank statements. this must be received at this office by 08/11/20011

(take note that i didn’t submit my personal statements before coz i had a sponsor though i included my pay slips and employment letter)


2nd letter: The visa officer has not reached a decision on your case. However in order to expedite processing of your application you may wish to undertake your medical examination at this time


i feel that either they are not convinced that my sponsor is real or my be they want to confirm that i was earning what my pay slips was showing. coz i have only worked for 12 months( about 2.1M per annum) so how much do dey expect me to have saved. well right now i have less dan 300k


this is what i want to do in addition to paying the fees and submitting my statement i want to:

1. resubmit a more detailed sponsors docs and statement.
2. before i print my statement, ask my sponsor to pay into my acc. money for my fall terms fees, living expenses, and flight tickets
and attach a letter from him explaining that owing to the progress in my application he has paid in these amounts and will further support my on a term to term basis if my visa application is positive.

pls my friends i am open to critics and suggestion

steeviee:

@Delta, thank you. One more question pls. At the point of entry, is it always stamp 6 months like America?

The norm is 6 months (max) but it depends on the Officer. He/she may insist you leave at the end of your vacation or the date on your return ticket.

Cipriani:

The agency is doing this in conjunction with the Canadian government. The agency is not paying for the trip and accommodation, they are more like middle men. They are going to move them in batches. If you need more info, send me an email at luwatos1@aol.com. Am not in anyway affiliated with the agency.

Again, this is a scam. The Canadian govt is not involved in this rubbish.

bashtee:

@delta007
From your experience do you think I can stil get it,given this long hold?

I'm sorry I do not know your application specifics. However, delays do not necessarily mean a negative decision. However, they could cause one. In your case, if they were going to give you the study visa, they could actually deny you simply because Aug 2 is no longer feasible. What I'd advice you to do is to ask the institution for a deferred date of resumption and take the letter/email with you to the CDHC. Insist you want to speak with somebody in the office, not the gateman.

P.S. Which institution/program has two dates (Aug and Sept)?

bashtee:

@delta007
No I haven't done Medicals, the alternate resumption date is 6 Sep

Aug 2 is not possible. September 6 is a possibility provided you do your medicals by early August.

bashtee:

@all
Still on waiting oh,this is 3months 2 weeks nothing yet oh.I was at the CDHC yesterday 11 jul, this is what I got from them and I quote "Pls wait a bit, we are still processing".House what do you see from this? Any chance for me as my Resumption date is 2 Aug.

Have you done your medicals?

steeviee:

@ baft, was this your first application?

@ Delta, i want to visit canada with my wife and son. i prefer to book for a hotel instead of asking for invitation from my friends. is it possible?

tnx

Very possible.

Fogman:

I am still watching the outcome of Crystal Service Canada trip. I dont know how they ll move about 3000 Nigerian to Canada without an eyebrow. I spoked with one of their numerous agent and he told me they haven given Canadian embassy money to print visa and that i know is not obtainable. He also claimed that the recruited candidates ll work at Manitoba hydro electrical stations in canada and that they ll travel in june 2011.

Equally they claim that the program is free and 100 % sponsorship, but people were charged as much as N70k for police clearance and medicals.

Saw their ads last month on paper asking registered candidates to attend a seminar with them at Unilag multipurpose hall.

Na mami-water hydro dem wan work, not Manitoba hydro.

Folks, this is a scam. If you have money to piss away, you might as well give it to hungry peeps rather than biro-robbers.

Rare:

@akinson77; conversion of status from "Visitor" to "Student" is not permitted after you have arrived Canada, especially for passport-holders of nationalities that require a visa to enter Canada. You can extend your stay as a "Visitor".

This is absolutely[b] not true[/b]. With the required documents, a "visitor" can apply for a study permit thru Buffalo. The visitor will have to undergo medicals and when granted, he/she will flagpole to get his study visa. I have gone this route for a few of my clients and it is absolutely legal.

debosky:

@ Delta

BTA is basic travel allowance, typically the amount of cash you have on you when you enter a country.

1. Staying permanently? Life can be quite hard. You can't get legal work and have to do jobs for cash and the like.
2. Low possibility, even menial jobs may not be available unless you get paid in cash by an employer who likes to take illegals and save on tax and insurance and the like.
3. If you want such jobs, you'd do well to stick to big cities with large immigrant populations - Toronto would be your best bet, though you might get away with it elsewhere like Ottawa.
4. Not usually, you may be asked to declare the cash you're bringing in, but they don't usually verify the amount. If you are picked for further scrutiny or checks then they might ask to see how much cash you have. My brother had this recent experience of being chosen for further scrutiny despite being an EU-passport holder and not requiring a visa.
5. Depending on the information you have available, but you are unlikely to be given more than 3 months at most on a 6 month visa.

Chief, how far? Long time.

Good comments; however, 6 months stay is quite the norm; the shorter stays are the exceptions. It does not matter the Visa expiration. I've seen individuals given very short stays on a 1-2 yr visa and I've seen other individuals given 6mths (max) on a 1 month visa.

My additional response to "akinson" will be along the lines of legalizing his stay if he comes in on a visitor's visa. If his intent is to stay more permanently, I'd advice him to apply to a few institutions so that he can convert his visitor's visa to a study permit. This way, he does not run out of status and he "prepares" himself for the job market. Quite frankly, I do not think it is worth it to risk your future to work for peanuts with no end in sight.

akinson77:

Goodmorning to everyone in the house.
having read through the comments on this thread,i wish i could ask some few questions about life in Canada from the experienced people like Delta007,ayoade and whoever knows much about travelling and living in Canada.
I will be travelling to Canada in few weeks with 6months visa but I have the following questions:
1) How is life like for a Visiting Visa holder who might want to stay outhere?
2)Any possibility of getting jobs, if yes,what are the kinds of job that could be available and
3)Which part/state in Canada are such jobs much available with little or no immigration stress?
4) Do the immigration Officers at the POE request travellers to show the BTA on them, if Yes,like how much must I have to show as BTA at the POE?
5)Finally,I learnt that length of stay in Canada is being determined by the immigration officer at the POE and not necessarily the lenght indicated on the visa.I will therefore,like to know what determines their decision,especially in this my case of 6months visa.
Thanks for positive and constructive contributions as i look forward to responses from experienced hands.

1. Life is what you make of it, whether you are on a Visitor's visa or you are a citizen. Your stay in Canada depends on your intent.
2. It is a crime to work without the right papers. You will not be able to get a Social insurance number; so no employer will pay you unless you decide to go a crooked route for low-end jobs. I dunno if it's worth it; I doubt it. What are you aiming to achieve? $10/hr for how long?
3. The federal govt is responsible for immigration policies regardless of the city/state you intend to "visit".
4. BTA? What's that?
5. You are correct. Several variables and it depends on the border officer. Have your return ticket, hotel/residential address and intent of your visit very handy.

P.S. If I knew your intent, I may be able to give better answers. Goodluck with your trip!

newacca:

@all,
I need advice from you. I was called for interview on 4th July and after the interview,I was only told that I will be contacted soon. My concern is this,my school resumes on 25th July. I havent heard from CDHC after the interview and I heard medical result normally come out after 2 to 4weeks.
I am in a cross road. Should I contact my school for deferrment letter or I should wait for CDHC's direction to request for the new start date letter. I need advice from all. Thanks.
Ciao

Dude, I believe someone has already told you that July 25th is not feasible if you were successful with your interview. You should ask the institution to mail you a new letter showing that your admission has been deferred and send that letter to CDHC asap. Infact, that is what you should have done when you went in for the interview. It takes 3wks to get the medicals sorted, so even if you did your medicals today, it aint gonna happen. Western institutions are not like Nigeria that you can resume one month after official school resumption. My 2 cents for whatever is worth!

vkings:

@Delta007,

You seem to be unbiased in your contribution.

Please, What chance do you think I have as regards being granted a study permit? I did an MSc in the UK and now thinking of going for a PhD but I've not been able to get any response from the professors for supervision even while I was still in the UK. I'm now thinking of going for another MSc in canada if that's what it'll take for me to leave this country.

Do you think it'll be a wise decision to go for an MSc? or in other words, do you think I'll beat the VO to it if I opt for going for an MSc?

On the other hand, can you suggest a way I can reach any of those professors in canada rather than emailing or calling?

Thanks in advance for your response.

On the one hand, the fact that you returned from the UK after your Masters program counts for you. However, you'd have to explain why you need a second Master's program. I'd advice you include a letter in your application to buttress your point(s). Since I'm not in the VO's head, I cannot say for sure if you are going to be granted; it can go either way.

I'd think you have a better shot at obtaining a Visa for a PhD because it shows a progression in your education. It's another one month before Fall semester starts; most people are on vacations between May and August. You may be better of shooting for the Fall of 2012 and begin/resume your contact this Fall (2011) so that by January, you got everything wrapped up. Email and Phone are your only options unless you have someone in some particular institution that can meet the Professor on your behalf. Goodluck!!

@Femmy,
Did this vehicle finally get cleared? OR did it land at all?

Are you based in YHZ? I see it shipped out of YHZ.

@Ayoalade, kindly send me your phone number to Laajman@yahoo.ca, as promised so I could discuss my spousal application with you.

I'm currently in Toronto, and confused about this medical test thing for spousal applications. Do we need to include in the initial application,
as it is one of the items on the checklist. And i hear the application would be returned as imcomplete if it is not included.

I'm also confused about what name to use on the application forms, her maiden name which her passport bears, or her married name.
Btw, can Nigerian Immigration do a change of name for her passport?

I'd appreciate constructive feedback from folks in the know.

@Laajman, I know this was directed at Ayo. I do not know if he has answered your question; If he has, you may ignore my comments:

Are you applying for your spouse inland or outland?
- Your spouse needs to do a medical test before you apply. You'd include a copy of the receipt in the application; Yes, it will be returned if incomplete!
- Your spouse has to apply with the name that appears on her passport; in this case, her maiden name. It's not a big deal since your marriage certificate is consistent. You can change the name through Nigerian immigration. My advice to you is to either change the name now before you put in the application or change it after the application has been approved and your spouse has landed. Do not change the name in the middle of the application because you'd only delay the process.
Goodluck!

cindel07:

@newmusic
My question is I am going for an 8 month course with the intention of enrolling for another 8 months course in the same institution, is it wise to state this to the VO during the interview? Cheerz.

were you invited for an interview, please can you give us a brief detail of your application so that we can know how to tackle your question and when did you apply and when did they call you for interview and when are you going, cos not all the applications submitted are called for interview.

I'd state 8months for the initial application. If/when you get to Canada, you can easily renew for another 8months.

debosky:

I haven't seen such a detailed interview just for a study visa. Things must have gotten much stricter since when I applied in 2005.

Depending on what the VO is looking for, it could be that strict and it has been this way for eons. In this case, it's obvious that the VO was trying to find out if the applicant knew anything about accounting and the ACCA program. She also had some issues with sponsorship. Some points to note from his post:

- If you are working for yourself or your family (basically doing "buy and sell", you do not not need a certification. Why apply?
- If you want a certification to work for yourself just because you want to increase your knowledge (which is a good thing), ICAN is more than adequate. Why spend extra and risk your already thriving business to pursue a certification in Canada, where it is not recognised?

I do not think he did a good job trying to convince the VO on these two points amongst others. No offence, but I also thought his definition of marketing and responses on his final project were quite elementary for a grad student trying to get an accounting designation. This is in no way an indictment of the applicant's knowledge. On the other hand, I think the applicant has done well for himself and put in a very strong application to get an interview which could go 50/50. However, I think that folks going for these interviews should learn to anticipate questions and understand what the interviewer is driving at so that they are able to give more "appropriate" responses. I sincerely hope in this case the applicant gets approved. Just my two cents!

Pick Multiple!

ghany 01:

Hello everyone in the house, i wish everyone that have Pending Application with CDHC goodluck.

Please can anyone please help me with the full requirements for Canadian Visit Visa Application for Conference Purpose?

I would also like to seek your opinion on which of the Entry i should select between [b]''Single and Multiple Visa Entry''[b].

I am collating my application now. i think this are the question i have for now i will ask if i have more.


Sheers Brothers and Sisters

I have nothing wrong with someone older; 8 years is quite a stretch though. However, I'd be more inclined to find out why she was still single at 33/34 if she is the next thing to sliced bread. Dating and marriage are two entirely different ball games; While dating, both partners front their best. During marriage, you get the whole package and even more. Methinks you are not being real with yourself; seek answers to the more critical questions and try not to get bamboozled by the "sweetness" while sweeping important details under the umbrella of the age factor.

Nija4Life:

What a missed opportunity. I was hoping to see a speech that sets out an economic blueprint and strategies to implement them in the next four years. Unfortunately it was full of rhetorics about what needs doing but was lacking in details and specifics of how it could be accomplished. I have grown up to hear wonderful and well written speeches by past Nigerian leaders but in a all honesty they end up saying nothing - this one certainly falls in that category. I am trying to be hopeful for the next four years but this isn't a good start. I still have my doubts but only time will tell.

Economic blueprint during a swearing-in? Na wa o

Nigerians are the only ones what can rescue Nigeria; no one man can do it alone. You can have your doubts, seat and do nothing, hoping that an economic blueprint speech from a messiah with transform the country or you can get your butt up and contribute your quota. It's a free world!

i4real:

Hello House,
I need a urgent response from you guyz,I have a passport which I collected in November 2008 and I'm about to apply for a study permit for about 4yrs and my passport expires in 2013.

Knowing fully well that it is illegal to obtain another passport since the former one is still valid and it is clearly written on CIC requirement that visa CANNOT be issued beyond the passport's validity.I'm thinkin of obtaining another one today please what do I do?

As far as it is the ECOWAS passport, you are fine.

freelance:

I need someone to kindly help with information regarding the Canadian Immigration Medical Examination.

What type of tests were done and what type of medical challenges can pose a danger to public health or safety or cause excessive demand on health or social services in Canada.

I would appreciate your feedback.

Thanks

HIV, Syphilis, TB, Eye test and your general medical background/condition. Canada has a "free" healthcare system supported by taxpayers. Thus, if your medical situation is deemed as one that would put burden on the system, you could be turned down. In some cases, if the applicant proves that he/she has enough resources, the applicant may be given a pass with conditions.

Juror:

can I get a used tx2?

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It's not compulsory but recommended. This way, you do not leave your eligibility to subjections. Growing up in an English speaking country does not mean you'd very fluent in English.

naijaspeak:

Nairaland members,

If you are conversant with the procedure for processing canadian immigration, I want to find out this vital information.

I want to know if the language test that one must submit in the course of applying for a skilled worker category for canadian immigration is compulsory for persons from english speaking countries like Nigeria.

Most applicant from Nigerian have been using english language as their medium of instruction right from the primary, secondary and the university.

Why then must I submit an IELTS test score or result.

My question is are person from english speaking countries exempted from IELTS Test?

Thanks

I already answered you in the other thread. Save your money, pal!

subzeroamd:

Hello everyone
I got an acceptance letter from English language centre in toronto
the question is, How am I going to make a bank statement on my own?
or the bank statement most provided from a sponsor if so
how should I find a sponsor, (don't worry about the money)
I'm just asking for those who are already in toronto or an experience about it. i'm serious

thanks for understanding


waiting,

You are better of trying for a visitor's visa than a study permit to study english in Canada. Official language in Nigeria is English and any consul will easily see what you are trying to do.

If you cannot get admission directly from Nigeria, maybe you should consider other options. Truth is, if you do not bring any tangible skills to the table, it's not worth it living in the West. That's just my opinion.

subzeroamd:

@Delta, yes I am!
but now you made me feel mesirable , and the fact is, it will be complicated somehow to get admission from university directly
I mean I can get an admission from canadian university but not as easy as institution is
and the plan is, as soon as I be there (spend about 2+3 monthes in the english centre) I can find any school easly on my own choise , have I made my self clear?
beside my course will begin on july ,
now it's time to hear from you @delta, why did you said I save the money kindly (don't drive me crazy again )
thank you shilling for the advice (I'm trying to explain something here)


you guys are the best,

Are you planning to leave Nigeria to go study English? If that's your plan to get a Visa, save your money!

subzeroamd:

Hello everyone
I got an acceptance letter from English language centre in toronto
the question is, How am I going to make a bank statement on my own?
or the bank statement most provided from a sponsor if so
how should I find a sponsor, (don't worry about the money)
I'm just asking for those who are already in toronto or an experience about it. i'm serious

thanks for understanding


waiting,