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It's Nigerians like these that screw up the system but turn around and blame everyone else but themselves.

You do not need IELTS for a study Visa. You cannot do medicals before applying for a study permit. Go to nigeria.gc.ca to get info on the requirements of a canadian study visa.
Police reports are gotten from the CID HQ in Alagbon. they need your fingerprints, so you need to be there in person.

ibadanchap:
Hello all,

I am trying to get information of student visa processing for Canada. Specifically i want to know

1. How much and how long the medical exams cost and takes. Can one start the medicals before applying for visa or one needs to apply for visa first?

2. What is the best way to go about the police report? Directly myself or use an agent? How much does it cost?

3. Is IETLS necessary?

The person seeking Visa already have the admission letter and has paid half of the school fees. The admission is against September 2011.

Responses are highly appreciated.

Debo, long time. Happy New Year. This one wey you dey pursue woman around NL, may 2011 be your portion What city are you based in now?

Good points you've made.

Just a few things to note. With regards the immigration issue, right now, 2yrs vs 3yrs may not be a big deal under the CEC program because one can get his/her PR under 2yrs, all things being equal. However, with the drive to retain int'l students and the growing backlog in the PNP and Skilled worker programs, 2 years may be a very tight timeline; I hope not but I wont bet on it. Last year, one could get PR under 6-7mths (including medicals etc) under the PNP programs. Today, if you get it from Buffalo within 12mths, you are lucky; that's not including the backlog in the provincial offices.

I agree; The coop programs are very critical. I remember a few years ago when I used to recruit undergrad Engineers (EITs) to work for my org, every career fair I went to, I always recommended students with some good work experience. I have encouraged every student (domestic and international) that I have mentored to try to get some work experience while in school. It's an invaluable pursuit for one's personal and career development. This is one of the areas I look at when recommending institutions to prospective students. Sometimes, I am shocked at some parents (especially Nigerians) who have no clue about the system but they seem so eager to send their kids here for the heck of it. As far as the kid gets admitted into any program/school, they are fine. They'd send the money and even give you the responsibility of raising their kid.

Lastly, you are right. Someone transferring into a 3rd year program may be eligible for a coop program. I must point out that coop jobs are relatively difficult to come by these days especially in some professions. Students have to work very hard to be on top of their game. Some institutions have really good contacts and their students benefit alot from these contacts; some no send.

debosky:
Most valid point made in that post - good advice Delta.

Most of the jobs at 'graduate' level in Canada tend to go to people who've done internships. Even if you have a masters degree and you're competing against someone with a Bachelor's + internship, most companies will choose the latter over the master's candidate. This is not 'dem say' but something I've experienced first hand.

I actually remember one employer telling me to my face that they don't take people with master's degrees for their graduate positions!

Whatever you do, try your best to gain some work experience/internship before leaving school - it massively improves your chances of getting employment after graduation.

@ Delta

If a person studied for 18 months/2 years at Humber and then transferred to York, I think you'd still be in with a good chance at getting a coop placement since they tend to be in the 3rd year (if memory serves me well). The 2 vs 3 year work permit is a lesser concern IMO since you'd be eligible to apply for PR under the Canadian experience class.

On the other hand, if you can get University admission in the first instance, go after it with all your energy. The idea of simply 'schooling abroad' is clearly not sufficient. I have a close friend who decided to study for a Diploma at Capilano College (now university - well respected institution in British Columbia) but ended up having to go to take a Masters Degree and decided to do so in the UK afterwards because the Diploma wasn't really that valuable in the job market.

@ Raphael

One of the main determinants to getting visas is proving you have ties to Nigeria - If I were you, I'd tell your dad to transfer the ownership of one of the houses to your name. That way you can tell them you will definitely be coming back to live in your ready built house.

All the best.

Congrats Jenny. All the best. God is Good; I'm a living specimen!

Busta:
Humber College is a reputable college in Toronto and they have some decent degree programs as well, since the college is affiliated with York University. There is a friend of mine that graduated with a degree from Humber and then transfered her credits there-off to York University for a second degree.

all the same, good luck!

Courses from Humber College are going to be accepted in most Canadian (and North American) universities simply because of their accreditation. But then, a second degree? Unless it's a Masters degree, I'm guessing the first could not get her what she wanted. See my response to Raphel.

Ok, I should not have said "watered-down". I just could not find the right word for it. All colleges and universities have accredited programs so you could attend any if you wish. They'd gladly take your money and give you any certificate you desire. In Canada, institutional reputation is good but not critical.

However, for someone coming from Nigeria who is likely going to be paying alot of money (international fees), you are better of getting into a very good professional program; that way, when you graduate, you have a good shot at getting into the system/workforce relatively easily. I'm no fan of doing an undergrad degree for 4yrs and going to do a Masters degree simply because you realise your 4yr degree is getting you nothing/no where. Going thru the program list on Humber College's website (or any Canadian College), you'd realise that they rarely (or never) offer professional degrees (except maybe nursing). I do not have an idea what you want to do but I'm often baffled by Nigerian parents who send their kids abroad to ready Engineering Technology for instance, the fact that "engineering" is in Engineering Technology does not mean it's an engineering degree. When such a student graduates, his/her path to being a technician (not an Engineer) is set. He/she works under an Engineer. An average Canadian will have no problem with that but to me it's a waste of time and money for someone coming in from Nigeria. You may as well stay in Nigeria, get a first degree in Engineering and try to do a Masters in Engineering later on. It's all about planning and positioning yourself and your career for the future rather than just applying for the sake of applying or "schooling abroad" for the heck of it. Universities and Colleges in this part of the world are business entities and will gladly give you admission and take your tuition.

As  for going to Humber and transfering to York, feel free. If I were in your shoes, I'd rather stay in York from the start. this ensures that you are relatively stable, you have found your niche and a good study group especially after your first year instead of having to switch. Secondly, in terms of immigration, if you do two years in Humber for instance and transfer to York to do another two yrs for a bachelors, when you graduate, you are eligible for a 2 yr post graduate work permit. Someone who did 4yrs straight at York (or any other university) will get a 3yr work permit. Thirdly, most universities that have professional programs, have good contacts and coop programs (internships). I usually recommend a coop program to any student (domestic or international). This is an opportunity to gain good hands on experience and get good contacts. Some of the colleges have coop programs but they are usually a wash/shorter than what the universities. In the end, my thoughts are you get more value from Canadian universities than colleges; these are simply my thoughts. I'm not saying Colleges are not good or reputable but Canadian colleges are there for a different segment of the "market" and I do not think that segment includes International students especially from Nigeria. But then, what do I know?

BTW, Uni of Manitoba is not the only other university in Canada. Funny enough, there are lots of Nigerian students there. I dunno where you dad's friend got his stats from; my only strike against Manitoba is that it is colder than than Toronto. However, I'd pick other Canadian cities over Toronto for an undergrad coming from Nigeria.

Raphel2011:
@Delta 007, trust me brova, Humber is a very reputable College in Toronto. i know you got the right to ask why I chose the college but the fact is if I stay in the college for 18 months, I can transfer to York Uni for the remaining 2years. So its still like the same thing bruv or do you still think i should get a Uni by all means?
BTW, I tried to get admission into University of Manitoba for the university 1 program but my dad's friend said the crime rate there is higher than that of Toronto.
I am thinking of getting a letter of recommendation from my Principal, hope that will help a little bit?

johnolas:
@ delta007. i knew u 2 b a nice dude from the topic list "Travelling To Canada" i never asked @thebaft or @ Dantecmu 2 send there copy of application but just a list of document submitted @ the Canadian embassy.

John, I'm still a nice dude

OK, maybe I didnt come across well; my apologies. However, my point still remains. You do not need any list from anybody. The list you need is on the CDHC website posted on this thread. By the way, info on that website is constantly changing; so if you rely on what Baft sent, you may be out of luck. More importantly, see my previous reply to mikkyangel. These applications are somewhat unique. You have to go thru that list and customize it to suit your profile. It's just like an 17yr old leaving secondary/high school. He will apply for a study permit with his WAEC results, letter of acceptance, etc for an undergrad program. If a 26yr old chooses to use similar document to apply for a study permit for an undergrad program, he/she'd likely be denied. The 26yr old will have to go the extra mile to explain the gap in his educational pursuits. Similarly, for a visitors visa, you need to supply documents that will prove you that you are genuine. Above all, you have to prove that you'd return to Nigeria. Unless you and Baft are the same person, I fail to see how using his list will be beneficial to you. You are better off asking specific questions; for instance, if you are not sure how to prove your strong ties to Nigeria, you can give a brief profile of yourself and someone may be able to give you ideas or advice you appropriately. I wish you good luck!

@Dantemu:
On the contrary, the guide is as straightforward as can be. If an individual goes thru the guide and does not understand any part, then he/she can ask specific questions. That's more beneficial to the individual and the forum.

The OP said:
" I submiited all the documents they required on http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/nigeria/visas/apply-how_demande-comment.aspx and http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/nigeria/visas/temporary_resident_temporaire.aspx?lang=eng "

Yet, people as asking him to send them emails on what he submitted. How about reading thru the links first? Simple instructions, smh! 

Same thing on the "Travelling to Canada" thread. Alot of people have benefitted from reading thru the thread and making very good applications. Yet, you'd get the odd requests asking what the process is all about and how to go about it. Perhaps, I'm just infuriated by intellectually lazy folks who cannot (or do not want to) read but are very quick to ask for emails, phone calls and throw insults.


Funny enough, you answered mikkyangel's question and you made some good points. That's what a public forum is all about. I'd add to your response to mikkyangel that every application is unique. A hotel booking may work for A because it fits his profile as a traveller but may not work for B for other odd reasons. The onus is on you to prove that you are going on a vacation and you will be returning; so you have to prove strong ties. In Dan's case, he had a job and he had made several other trips. The job proved that he could afford the trip and he would come back to his job. His several other trips showed that he was a credible traveller and will likely return to Nigeria.

My point is, you need to be able to satisfy the consul. Booking a hotel and/or getting an invitation letter may (not) work for you. It depends on your profile as an applicant. Goodluck.

airmark:
@ Delta007, the fact that you are in canada does not confer unto you the power to insult people on this thread. You are a nincompoop. Don't you think there can be further helpful exchange of information through the email after the expected initial message from the OP? Don't think all nairalanders are never-do-wells.  No wonder most of you guys in Canada are reported to be unhelpful
https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-159876.0.html

Mind your utterances.

Yeah, and the fact that you are a Nigerian-based airmarkhead "confers unto you the power to insult me" . Feel free to call me any name you want to. People like you do not know when someone is trying to help; you may as well ask the OP to give you a copy of his application so that you submit as well ; Calling you daft is an insult to truly daft individuals.

duduu:
Please, I need suggestions and possibly advice on very affordable hotels in Central London. Price range of GBP 20 - 50.
Thank You.

Try hotwire.com

You need to do a better job getting a decent institution. There's no point leaving Nigeria to pay high international fees only to end up in a College trying to get some watered-down degree. When there are universities all over Canada, why settle for a college?

With regards your question, nobody here knows if you'd get a Visa. What some of us know is that if you put in a good application, you stand a chance of getting a visa. Goodluck!

Raphel2011:
Hi Nairalanders , I would like to ask from lovely Nairalanders if i stand a chance of getting a Canadian student visa. Below are my criterials :

*I graduated from High school in July 2009 and I was the assistant head boy of my school.
*I got admission in Humber College located in Toronto
*I travel a lot. I have been to London for over 15 times and i have been in U.s once.
*I went to a computer school from January last year to July last year and I obtained upper credit in my certificate
*My dad is a retired Chief petroleum geologist with Nigerian National Petroleum Cooperation (NNPC) with a pension of N340,000 every month
*My dad who would be my sponsor has about N1.5m in his account presently and he has 3 houses where he gets rent from which sums to about N4m every year.

Do you people think I stand a chance to get the student visa?
Thanks for your time . God bless Y'all
P.S My admission is for May 2011.

Some of you are simply unreal. Instead of going to the Canadian Immigration website (link is even posted on this thread) to get an idea of what is needed, you are asking the OP to send you emails on what he sent. Is it that you folks cannot understand that each application is somewhat unique or are you simply daft?!

thebaft:
Today marks the 15th working day since I submitted my application via Courier to the CDHC at Lagos. From their website, it says that the average processing time is 15 working days. So to my dear TRV (visitor) applicants, did you receive your passports back before the 15 days or did it exceed 15 days. If it did exceed 15 days, how many more days were added to your own processing time?

Thanks.

It takes about a month. You also have to factor in the fact that the CDHC is usually closed between Christmas and New Year. The CDHC just opened on Tuesday so it take a few days before you hear something. Goodluck.

aaa3:
has anyone shipped with usps lately to nigeria.what is the procedure with customs?

Dont bother shipping stuff by USPS. It will get to Nigeria and be handled by Nipost; same ol story. However, if you decide to, ensure that you insure it just incase the parcel enter voicemail.

I dont advice anyone to ship anything via Fedex either. All these are courier coys and Customs or NDLEA sometimes hijack parcels via these courier services and there's nothing they or you can do unless you pay the required fees or go back door to bribe them to release your goods. If you know a cargo coy that ships and clears, you are way better off.

One thing I keep saying is that we Nigerians are dumb and shortsighted. These Nipost workers keep discouraging people from doing business with them with these actions. Tomorrow, when they lose their jobs because no one is patronising them, they'd say it's one witch in their village. What they forget is that if enough credibility is established in the Nipost business, there's a better chance of them earning alot more, but then nobody seems to care in the country.

Rent a place for YOU, even though both of you intend to live together.

You do not need to rent a larger crib simply because you anticipate better cashflow from his side later. Rent something you can afford and you folks can build from that. If he gets a job sooner, fine; more money in the bank for both of you. On the other hand, if things do not work out, you are still in a good position. If he did not move from Lagos, you'd still rent a crib, right? So go ahead and rent that same crib that you can afford. That's financial planning 101.

Is your husband the same person on your profile?

Regardless, I have gone thru some of your posts and it's apparent that your husband was/is married in Nigeria. You were his PR/Citizenship papers and he has gotten what he wants; time to back out. No amount of plea will change his game strategy. He is about to sponsor his real wife over to Canada.

Unfortunately, there's nothing you can do. This is the same script being played over and over and I'm often suprised (well, no longer suprised) at ladies who fall in love without thinking. In life, one plus one is two , it's not 2.5 or 3. When things do not make sense, they do not make sense for a few reasons. Here is a guy you met in Malaysia; he isnt even a citizen there; he is from Nigeria. You do not know his folks, never met them, do not know his background except what he told you and you felt it made sense to marry him and bring him to Canada to stay with your children?

I'm not in anyway approving of a fraudster. God knows I hate scammers and I do not hide my displeasure; however, ladies wake up and protect your hearts with your brain (you have one for a reason).

Anyway, the past is the past. The one way to get back at this dude is to start collecting evidence to prove that he used you to get his papers. If you can find documents or record conversations that confirms that he is currently married to the lady in Nigeria, you can use that as ammunition against him to the Canadian immigration. His citizenship will be revoked and he'd be deported. So you can start playing smart now (if you want to) or keep being naive and hope he changes his mind.

Another way to fight this is to contact the Redeemed Church HQ in Lagos and make this complaint and follow it up. Make sure you have all the names of the pastors involved. I have heard some silly stories about a Redeemed Church in Toronto, might be the same one. I'm no Redeemed member but I'm sure someone may have a conscience and follow up with you. Do not go down without a fight.

Altogether, I wish you good luck and I sympathise with you and the other ladies on this thread that have experienced the same plight.

leahsarahk:
I have been attending the Redeemed Christian church for quite some time. I married a man who is a member of thier church. This man used me for citizenship and he is high ranking member of this church in Malaysia and a member of the church, for 18 yrs in Nigeria. I supported him financially for 4 years, Sponsored him to Canada ,loved him and gave him a son. He left me a couple weeks after he gained his citizenship. This has been after 5 years of marriage and being a devoted wife to him. The church has assisted him to leave me and encouraged him to abandon me and our son. They are gossipers and mean hearted people. I have called both pastors for help in reconciling our marriage. They offered me no prayer or any kind of support what so ever. Even some of the other members in the church who did not like what my husband did to me spoke out and tired to support me and the pastor came down hard on them and discouraged them from doing so. I have been reliably informed that the pastor is arranging a new wife for me husband even though I am still legally married to him and still a member of the Redeemed Christian church. I am aware that not all churches are like this, but unfortunately the Redeemed Christian church function like a cult, but no offence intended. Finacially this church are taking advantage of us and they bought a building they can not afford and are now borrowing all the members money to pay for the down payment. They say by God's grace they will pay it back. This will be impossible for them to pay back as they dont have the means to pay it back. I was at church the church recently and was instructed to dance by a basket placed on the alter and give money if I want to worship with them the pastor centered me out and insisted that I must dance by this basket if I
want to worship with them.

STEVEFAB:
@delta007 , i have HND in electrical/electronics engineering, do u think i stand a chance.

Nothing is impossible, but with limited education and experience, it's a very hard task. Your best bet will be relocating to Canada on a study permit (perhaps to do a Masters program) and after graduation, you should be able to get a job and your permanent residency papers relatively easily.

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[quote author=winnie-G link=topic=580256.msg7472133#msg7472133 date=1294303305]Is it possible to have arranged employment in Canada while still in Nigeria?[/quote]It's possible but very difficult. A few people go thru agents (I do not mean Nairaland agents) but you have to be very careful because there are lots of scammers out there who cannot guarantee anything.

What's your background like in the first place?

hotelbook:
why are you wrting my name in this thread? do you think i know the person, please refrain from such acts or legal action might be taken on you, have a nice day.

You are quite a clown, a dumb one!

jomoreb:
oh cool, my brother was married to a lady from Anambara state, Her dad was into oil business, anyway am going to start building some to have handy to ship, assuming am ready to sell to you for distribution, how do you think it work, am trying to see what the best, easiest and secure way of doing this transactions, so throw an idea at me, by the way do u already have a shop or access to a shop?

Jomo, good initiative. As someone that has been in the computer sales business in Nigeria (and Africa) for a few years now, I must however warn you that majority of peeps who would respond to such business poposals on ts forum are jokers. Some will want you to send the products to the at your own cost, and they'd promise to reimburse you after sales, meanwhile, they do not have the clientele, sales skills, shop,nada, just a waste of time. If you are looking to make inroads, you need to be in Nigeria and assess things for yourself and make good contacts. Funny enough, you may be better off building Desktops in Nigeria than building in the US and shipping to Nigeia. Goodluck.

hotelbook:
why are you calling me a scammer when i have all my details about me online? na wah for you.

You are a scammer.

What progam did you apply for? Background?
You ay want to go to the CHC tomorrow or soonest.

MARCLEO:
men guys happy new year ooo bck from home and still no reply from this people i mailed them before leaving lag and they gave me a reply saying

Dear Sir,



We are doing verifications on your file. As this is done through contact with issuing institutions and other outside bodies, we have no control over the time required to complete the process. While it is possible we may have a replies by month end, we can provide no guarantee to that effect.

up till now no response men am confused and school resumes on the 7th what do i do now


Regards

This is a SCAM. Canada has no new tourist visa or whatever this scammer calls it.

hotelbook:
apply directly@ the canadian embassy in accra, dont go through an agent when you want to pay for the fee.an agent can do documentation but cannot collect the immigration fee which is around $550. just apply at the embassy


canada also has a new tourist visa program, book and pay for a htel for 3months and get a 3month tourist visa. enquire at the embassy

07064702610 081822833, thats my own number if you need info

@Irish, please stop advertising your crap on these travel threads. Use your brain for once.

Welcome Obeledu.

Just a point; if you can get an apartment with utilities (especially heating) included, you'd do fine. Someone from Nigeria will pay alot for heating during the winter.

BTW, good to know you took some of our advice. Goodluck with your "hustle".

Thanks K. Much appreciated!

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charlie193:
@All


Please may you nay help me consider this ooo. I was about to send my package to the CDHC next week 15th sept with the admission I got in Mcgill University, So yesterday I came back home to see that another school, University of manitoba that have given me admission just sent me a scholarship covering half of my tuition, Please someone should tell me more about this University of manitoba, in Winnepeg, should I just bone mcgill university and go there? what about job prospect in winnepeg compare to montreal? standard of living in winnepeg compare to montreal? will having a scholarship increase my chance of getting VISA?


Please somebody should say something, anything,anyhow, I go hear am and taken decision fast.,, so I can quickly change sometins about the package and still submit it, if I will be going for manitoba

Please if you see this try and reply, just say something. Please!


P.S, I am from

Quite frankly, Montreal is a better city than Winnipeg. Mcgill is also one of the best institutions in Canada. In terms of employment, it's no biggie because you can always relocate from anywhere to anywehere when you graduate.

However, if cash is a major factor, Manitoba is a better choice. Like I said, it's no big deal to relocate whenever you graduate. Good luck with your decision.

P.S. You can use any university to make your application. Infact, you are better off using your manitoba admission letter with scholarship as it gives you a better financial standing. Also, Quebec get some additional requirements (Which I'm not too familiar with). When you get the visa and arrive, you can always switch universities with no additional paperwork.

Na IBB get (looting) experience pass.