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Bamz:
Here is the mail I got from the school:

Unfortunately students are only permitted one admission deferral, and we have previously deferred your admission to this January term. Therefore if you are not able to join us in January we will have to cancel our admission offer and if you wish you join us in September you would be required to reapply with a new application form, fee, and some updated supporting documents.

I plan to reapply after getting approved.

My question still remains what if CIC asks for an updated offer letter before approval?

Bro, still try and call them. You have nothing to lose. I have seen this kinda scenario in the past trust me. Forget about the email and talk to somebody there, it has worked before. All you have to do is explain your situation. You never know. All these school rules are flexible and bendable depending on each persons situation. For example, during my Bachelors, a friend of mine negotiated his tuition with my school, did all the talk and my school cut off $2,000 from his school fees. I kid you not COMFAM!. Other people tried it and they failed

However, if they say no, do ahead and reapply as soon as possible. And if the embassy ask for an updated offer letter right now quote the schools email, tell them you have already re-applied for admission and show them proof of re-application. They are smart enough to understand that you couldn't have done more than that. I would personally do this.

But if you like, you can follow your judgement and apply after getting approved. After all, it all comes down to the VO's discretion.

Bamz:
That's easy when deferral is automatic. My school is asking me to reapply, having deferred once. So with your logic, does it mean I will initiate my readmission process when I get approval and CIC asks for a new admission letter?

You did not state you already deferred once. So technically you have lost 2 admission semesters with the school due to no fault of yours anyways. But I would advise you to try call the school directly and explain your situation to them, tell them why you need to defer your admission again, you just might be lucky especially if you talk to someone having a good day at work. Otherwise, I'm afraid you might have to reapply for admission so as to be safe.

Because if you eventually get your visa and travel here, you'd be issued a Study Permit and you do not want the officer to start asking why you do not have a valid Admission Letter. They wont have time for your stories mehn.

iamlimitless:
@ shinarambo1 and @ dogice

which province do you think have more opportunities for a structural engineer (concrete structures )?

between this major provinces (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec )

From your experience in engineering field in CA, do you think employers consider school reputation as a factor (among other things) in jobs?

and if so, can you please list some schools that are reputable in their engineering program.

Thanks in advance.

Hi,

It depends on the economic situation of the province at the moment. Alberta aint doing that well at the moment. I would say BC and Ontario should be good for Structural Engineering right now. Quebec is pretty much a French province and you'd need to speak fluent French to work there only if you live in Montreal which is Bi-lingual. If you go to Quebec city, Laval, Sherbrooke etc it is Bonjour everywhere.

As far as I know in Canada, companies do not care about the Canadian University you graduated from. I can confidently say that about so many companies both big and small. However some companies do give preferences to grad of certain universities for example, Fluor Corporation would go for UNB Alumni easily because a lot of their managers and workers are alumni. So I believe it is usually rare. Like my boss do not care what uni you finished from.

Also, most schools have good engineering programs that would do the job for you to be honest. I did my undergrad at the University of New Brunswick and they have a very good Civil Engineering program and it is relatively cheap and small. University of Toronto on the other hand is considered Canadas best, I can proudly say that but not the best in IT and Electrical programs and definitely not the best in Medicine and Health Sciences. University of Alberta is a top school for Chemical, Petroleum etc. So in short, you can hardly make the wrong choice at the end of the day.

maestro09:
I'm going for my masters in software engineering and intelligent systems at the university of Alberta this year. Please I would like to know the job opportunities for me after I'm through. Thanks @ dogice

Wassup bro,

I am not quite sure if you went through my previous posts but I'd go again. If you're in the IT field and I believe you did your undergrad in Nigeria (not sure), you need certifications, certifications, certifications and IT work experience. I know it's kinda cliche but it is what it is.

Don't get me wrong, Masters is a good thing but I would also advise you that when you start your Masters program, polish your resume with some certifications and try to find IT coop jobs or summer internships if possible. That is the trick to getting a job in IT especially in Canada and US.

Maxicon:
Hello house,

Just for clarity. What happens when you defer an application from January to September 2017, having made a visa application since September prior year which is still being processed. Does the embassy automatically request a new admission letter or only needed for point of entry into canada? And also, when does the visa start counting from. Surely if is issued from let say February, it can't start count from February all the way to September even before course start date.

Thanks.

Just have your new letter of admission ready, if the embassy does request for it, then provide it. If not keep it till you get to Canada.

No need to worry too much about the visa count. You only need your visa to come to Canada, when you get here, you'd get a study permit for the duration of your program/expiry date of your passport (whichever comes first). As long as your study permit is valid, your visa can expire and no one cares about that. Your study permit is what makes you legal in Canada.

And if you ever have to renew your visa/study permit within Canada, it is a different ball game entirely and a piece of cake to do so.

lollydigs:
I'm October 20th applicant nd still haven't hrd anything from cic. Sch has resumed already

Have you been called for medicals? or you are still waiting? If you haven't, contact your school to defer your admission.

unyted:
if you have a strong reason for it, which you can justify in your SOP, why not?

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AdesinaOBD:
Can u be granted trv for going for another bsc degree in canada after showing in your application that you already obtained a bsc degree here in nigeria?

Pls say something on this

Absolutely

BOSCO123:
Good Morning Everyone,please who has or know someone that got admission into university of Ottawa ,I want to apply for master there ,but I need someone who has gone through the process to put me through ,I don't want to make any mistake .Thanks in anticipation.

Sup, I applied for my Masters program at the University of Ottawa and University of Toronto about 2 years ago. Luckily I got admitted to both schools but I chose The University of Toronto for obvious reason. How is your application going?

burrytee:
please what is the job prospect for Embedded system development in Ontario?

Hello, if you have decent amount of experience in C/C++, embedded system with an RTOS, and you know all those Debugging jargons of a thing. You will be fine as per jobs. But one thing for sure that I know is that the trick to IT in US and Canada is Certifications, Certifications and Certifications. Do not be embroiled in this Masters and PhD of a thing if you're into IT. Certification is the way to go. They look good on your resume.

Aboutmyhair05:
thanks for your feed back, i am applying for an open work permit as an accompanying spouse but from the website there isnt much info on processing time. Thanks again

Oh I understand now, I think you should just go ahead and apply as long as you have all the necessary document. Work Permit might take a longer time to process but who knows. Plus if they approve his visa before yours, you can always join him later whenever you get yours.

shinarambo1:
The job situation in Canada is almost same as UK. Only diference is that there're more vacancies for minimum wage jobs in Canada than in the UK; hence competition for minimum wage job is not fierce. However; for any job that pays well above minimum wage, it's same as the UK. There's tough competition except you are in some highly demanded careers in the health sector. In summary, there are also many professionals in Canada working cheap labour jobs just like in the UK.

Bro, I totally and honestly agree with you on this because technically speaking, Canada is in recession as we speak. I worked in Alberta for 2 years before moving to Ontario last year. But guess what, Ontario is not doing too bad AT ALL. There are jobs here and I am talking about professional jobs in Engineering and IT. I can confidently say there are professional jobs in Ontario. For example, I convinced my friend in Civil to move from Edmonton to Toronto just 3 months ago and bro, he got at least 3 job offers with numerous interview. Now he has a job in his field. Same thing for me. I started my M.Sc at The U of Toronto in Sept because of the Oil crash but I was able to get a full time professional job and I switched schooling to part time plus work full time now.

One reason is due to the relatively weaker Canadian dollar against the US dollar nowadays, Manufacturing Automotive companies in the US are doing more of their manufacturing here in Canada because they would save more especially when we talk about millions of dollars worth of project, and as Canada is the largest trading partner (country) the US has when you combine import and export. Just like my company, we have a plant in Michigan and most of the job is done in the GTA these days.

But yeah, just like you said, no job is in high demand like the health sector even when the economy is booming.

Aboutmyhair05:
hi am new on this platform and still trying to find my way around, i noticed youve been helpful on the tread kindly respond to my enquiry :
Hello, please my husband got his admission to a uni(PG) in Ontario for May 2017 intake can he still put his student visa application and me an open work permit? considering how long it takes for applications.thanks

Hello,

Yes, tell him to put in his application ASAP, I believe the processing time from Nigeria is 17 weeks as per http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/index.asp . Though based on what I have seen on this forum, it might take longer but at the end of the day, worst case scenario is to defer your admission if you get your visa and you can't make it for May. Just try and keep in touch with your school and if you think time is running out, defer the admission if possible.

So for your own case, I'm just wondering, are you trying to apply for an open Work Permit from Nigeria? and what type of open work permit? I am kinda confused. Let me know.

Btw, I'm not that experienced with Canadian Immigration from Nigeria these days as I did mine almost 10 years ago from this same forum. Thanks to guys like Justwise, Delta007, Fidelo etc and I am still very grateful(They were the legends back then). So I believe a lot must have changed by now. But if it has to do with surviving in Canada/US like schooling, jobs, hustling professional development, paper renewal, PR etc; I'd be happy to add my 10 cents here based on my little experience.

unclet97:
u apply for trv?

No bro, I only downloaded the form for you online.

noblealuu:
hello dogice what chances in terms of job availability are there in Ontario for someone who studied B. Ed in Education and English Language and intends migrating to Canada via student route? What do you advice please? Am thinking of suggesting to the fellow to do her MSc here in Nigeria in other to stand a chance of pursuing a PhD in Canada since the finance to even pursue an MSc in Cd is constrained considering the present economy. please I need your sincere advice. thank you.

Hi,

For B. Ed, an option would be for her to go all the way to PhD, just like you suggested, she could do her Masters in Nigeria, work towards a very high grade point, graduate and apply for a PhD program in Education and work as a Professor. She should easily get an offer upon graduation at the university with that route. At least I know a few Nigerians working as Prof. with Doctorate degree

OR
If she's not too much into academics, if possible, she could do her Masters program here in Human Resources Management or something similar. With this, she could work in a university as non academic staff as an Educational Advisor, Professional Coordinator, Program Evaluator or even work for any company in any field as a Human Resource Personnel/Hiring Manager.

OR
If she's into a little bit of Math, calculations and Statistics, she could do a Masters in Business or Economics though I'm not quite sure if she would need to take some bridging courses to get an admission in an Econs/Business program. And work in Banks, Insurance firms or pretty much anywhere tbh.

unclet97:
hi guys.. pls i need help downloading the form imm1294.. its saying i need new version of pdf and i installed new pdf same tin

Please check the attached form.

lanrayx:
gurus what time of the year is right to start applying for masters programs if one's target is to resume by September or in the worst case scenario January, thanks

You can start right now. Since it might take time to get all your document ready like your official transcript, statement of intent etc. It is better to start ASAP.

Riddeek:
actually he was asking abt PGD/PGC and not masters.

By the way, Waterloo is only extremely mouthed in IT in their undergrad programs, you can't compare Waterloo to the likes of McGill, UofToronto and UBC in terms of postgrad programs. Waterloo is usually the fourth and sometimes fifth after UofA, check any ranking you wish to go through online to confirm.

Of course, is anyone arguing with you about that?

justwise:
If your friend is jobless in the UK its not because of UK economy because this economy is stronger than it was last year.

My friend is actually not jobless in the UK, he has a job in his field. Not quite sure where that came from.

Spatialcol:
For pgd or pgc? Thanks would check

UWaterloo does Wireless Communication courses/research under her Bachelors, Masters and PhD Program, not quite sure if they have a certification or a 2 year diploma for that. But for strictly Certifications or Diploma in Wireless Communication, try BCIT (I believe they offer a 2 year diploma too). For Certification program try Fleming College, Conestoga College and George Brown College.

abiriba:
hello House, do I really need to pay for the tuition fee of a college in Canada before applying for the study permit?
Please help with response.
Regards.

You do not have to in most cases. Paying tuition is no guarantee for Study Permit.

Spatialcol:
Hello, please any good college suggestion for PGC or PGD on wireless communication or wireless information networking.
Thanks.

University of Waterloo (Home of Blackberry) is arguably the best IT school in Canada, you can't really go wrong with that.

Teddywhiz1:
dogice are you in Manitoba? Or anyone in Manitoba? Winnipeg to be precise

I'm in Ontario bro

Gabrielclint:
Pls gurus in the house, if I lodge 3mil into my account once.. will it be a cause for future refusal as I want to re apply next week

Hmmm, well you could split the money up and deposit it bit by bit. And write a note to back up the source of the extra income. You could put that you got the extra money from donations/charity from well wishers or family member or just from personal savings account. You don't have to use what I said exactly but just try to proof to them how 3 million miraculously appeared into your account so they dont bounce you again.

Just my personal opinion though. Good luck fam

illuminated93:
My broda, I really do appreciate you for taking your time to make me enlightened. I will apply to the 2 aforementioned schools you listed. But what I don't know is this, assuming I go for the 2yrs diploma,would it be possible to proceed to a masters class or what next would be after the diploma course, phd, msc or....... Pls enlighten me on this diploma certification. Thanks!

After your diploma, it is always good to get a job and gain valuable experience. Apply, apply and apply for jobs. Even a Co-op/Internship won't hurt you while in school. But at the end of the day, you can always go for a Masters Program after your Diploma if you have good grades. As for the Certification, you might not a able to get into a Masters program with that but I'm not so sure about that however, you can get a job with it.

illuminated93:
Thanks for replying. The idea of an IT certification sounds plausible. But would such certification be a PGD or a PGC? I plan going to a credible consultancy agent to help educate me on this issue of schooling abroad,because i don't think it's something I can do on my own. On the issue of survival,i know that I need funds from home,but then,i still need to work over there just to add up.
How would you advice me to go about the admission process and documentation.

It doesn't really matter to be honest. Depends on what you want. You can do a 1 year certification or a 2 year diploma. As per the admission process, first thing is to look up a couple of schools and apply. Try to apply to at least 2 schools or 3 depending on your financial capability. Get your admission and start from there. Try Humber College, Fanshawe College or you could just look up schools online if you want.

illuminated93:
Bro, I just concluded my NYSC and I have a HND in Mechanical Engineering.
Presently I'm learning a trade here in Nigeria as the government careless about her youths. Truth is,this trading thing ain't really my thing,I don't really like it. I admire the idea of schooling in canada,and I have a father who could @least sponsor my trip.
What sort of graduate program would I be absorbed into taking cognisance of my hnd certificate? PGD or Undergradute program
Is it possible for me to school and work @ same time?
I don't really have anybody in canada,with this in mind,do u think schooling in canada is still possible?
How much do u think is required for such a project?

I'd be glad to read your reply..Thanks!

How do you plan to sponsor you education since you said your dad would sponsor your trip. Canada allows working up to 20hrs/week during school session and full time after school session. So you'd need to have some money to pay your bills and tuition. Hustling can't cover everything but I feel you bro.

With your Mechanical Engineering Diploma, you have limitless options, you could do IT, Engineering or Business related certifications in a cheap college. Like a 1 year program that aint too expensive. You can school for a semester (4 months), hustle during the 4 months break, save up and complete your last semester. You can even work longer to save up more money. That's an option for you there.

But at the end of the day, you need to proof to the embassy that you have enough money to sustain yourself without working. That's left to you to figure out. You don't need to know anybody in Canada to survive. I moved here when I was a teenager and I knew nobody.

WESTERNCR:
Please house I need your advice on this issue. A friend just got his trv approved and his school deadline to resume is 13th which the school is not ready to grant any extension. The problem now is that the school has refused to grant him an extension of time but can only defer his admission to fall 2017. He has another offer from Conestoga College and they are willing to grant him extension of time. Can he use the second college to travel since the original college which he used to secure trv is not willing to grant extension?

You can always change schools, but when you get to Canada, stick with the initial school you used to get your TRV, when the custom officer ask what school you'd be attending, tell them the school you used to get the TRV so as to avoid any confusion when they issue your study permit. Then as soon as you get your study permit, you can then go ahead with the Conestoga Admission.

Gabrielclint:
good day all. received my passport today and it's so heart breaking I was rejected.
REASON: insufficient funds to take care of me for my period of duration..

I submitted all my documents, paid school fees of 7600$ and had a closing balance of 8.5mil.
I am self sponsored. pls what do u guys advice I do now

Sorry to hear this. Don't give up, apply again, try to improve your Bank Account situation, convince them you will be coming back home after graduation and be hopeful. That's the least you can do bro.

willyboss:
Please help me out this

Use the total amount on your Admission Letter.

teddybear20:
please help me out oo. my trv was approved last week and my School's deadline for payment is this Friday which I have paid. hope there won't be any problem once I finally get my passport. Hope my admission will still stand?

You should be fine, at least, you have your visa, contact your school to find out if your admission is still valid. If not you could explain your situation to them that your visa just got approved and you'd be coming to the school asap. Worst case scenario, you might miss a semester but the most important thing is you got your visa. But I believe you should be fine with the school.

legendary4luv:
my observations though, it seems everyone here is going to canada for school because am yet to see anyone applying for resident visa here, is it possible get resident visa with student visa? please bear with me if I sound out of line because I want to live In canada but I don't want to go through student visa

What kind of visa are you talking about? There is the Permanent Resident Visa and the Temporary Resident Visa. And for the Temporary Resident Visa there is the Work Visa, Student Visa and Visiting Visa.