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tee12345: Don't underrate yourself. There are schools that will accept you using your qualifications (not all). Some schools will ask you to do prequalifying for a year and then move on to the real deal if you do well.

Ok,i will try and research.please if anyone has any school in mind,i will really appreciate it. Thanks alot

I tried applying by myself to Thompson rivers but my application was rejected because 'I didn't go thru' their agent). The agents later told me that Canadian schools consider first degree and not masters so that's how I got the PGD offer.

mrnilobrawn: Who gave you this kind of info [s]i'm told all that doesn't count in canada[/s] did you enquir your self from the school in canada or u acted base on hear say.

I think the bold statement should stand out alot. To me it will get you into any spot in canada. U should go for something higher dont under rate what you have oo especially with ur added work experience...haa..How about MBA or http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/apply-how.asp

Ok,thanks a lot for your response. I really appreciate

warrikid: #viola!!! If u ask me,dats all the point u need to articulate in ur SOP to convince the VO and then u can go with the course u've made a deposit for already. I stand to be corrected by the experienced folks in the house. Wish u the best.

My CGPA from my under grad is very poor,2.17 and although I was accepted in d uk for my masters because I did well in law school and had good work experience,i'm told all that doesn't count in canada as the undergrad is the most important which means there was no point doing my LLM and so the best I can get is a PGD to start afresh which is what I want to do with a diploma or PGD.

tee12345: If you can afford it, simply do a masters program in another or related discipline. That way, you don't have to hide anything from the VO. Many people doing 2nd Masters program in Canada.

I support that you apply alone 1st and let your hubby join you later. It serves as home ties when you apply.

Ok,thanks alot.i will reflect over all you've said.

mrnilobrawn: Your application is really gona be complicated for VO dat will handle ur file. Having a masters degree in law and going for diploma (why not PhD) else there will be some question mark...plus ur hubby to accompany you...another question mark meaning your hubby will have to leave his job, follow u to canada and be doing what while u ar studying...baby daycare?..

My sincere advice
1. With ur qualifications nd work experience have you considered the skill Immigration stuff..should be quit easier for u and your hubby can travel along with u.

2. Keep your masters away from cic and apply with the diploma offer alone (without your hubby, invite him leta wen u ar settled) if the its related to your current job.

3. Use you masters to apply for the pgd alone (without your hubby, invite him leta wen u ar settled) though its still a lower qualification from what u already have, ur sop should fill in that notion.

NOTE: if it becomes imperative for your hubby to come along, i suggest u get ur medical doctor to issue u some report/recommendation to cic addressing the situation why your hubby should accompany u

Bear in mind that Applications are treated differently. This forum might not give you the best advice. But you will learn alot being here.

tnuola: Did you take your MSC in Nigeria?,or outside Nigeria? If it was in Nigeria you can exclude it from your app, and go for the pdg u already deposited for, but if it were outside the country the student visa will be on your passport and you would need to write a very convincing sop as to why you want to go for a pdg when you already have an MSC. Please don't panic or be confused just take your time and read excerpts of previous parts of the thread to know the best decision to make

Thanks a lot for your response. The masters was done in the uk and my student visa is there as evidence to the vo which is my fear

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abbyjo: Intrested in HR, pls wat sch is ddis ma?

Thompson rivers university,kamloops

yomiraheem: /////
Ouch! Its painful u've paid to d college. That's about 220knaira. I think its better to play safe by focusing on the uni. You cud try telling d college u'r transfering to anoda institution so u can withdraw. I think u shud get a refund like dat. Definitely not all though but at least u won't loose d whole 1500cad. All d best....and remember dat even with d fact dat u'r going for pgd after a msc still kinda raises a flag, so u gats convince d vo well with a good sop and docs....

Thanks a lot for your response,the problem is that the school stated clearly that the $1500CAD is non-refundable that's why my hubby is thinking of us trying with it using a good sop then follow it up from there but I don't know if one denial reduces ones chances afterwards. Seriously in deep thoughts right now

yomiraheem: /////
I'll advise u wait till like february and appply for ur trv with d uni admission. That's just 5months away bro. This will give u ample time to learn and prepare a 'perfect' application. I know dat feeling of wanting to leave our beloved Nigeria to go study in Canada to come and make things better here hun #winks.....but for many reasons pls chill till february.

Thanks for your response,the problem is that we already paid $1500CAD to the college as deposit and so my husband(i'm a girl) wants us to try with that.i'm trying to know if God4bid we don't get it, does an initial rejection reduce our chances if we later reapply with the university or do we just let go of the 1500deposit to the college and wait for the university?

Holmes007: I would advice u pick the option that would be more lucrative. Dont forget to show proof of any option u pick. In fact the letter must state y u are their main asset.

Good evening house,
My admission letter from d university where I also applied to was sent to my box just now and it is for PGD human resource management but the start date is May 5th. I don't know if I should take the risk with the diploma in business administration that starts in January then God forbid any problems, the PGD can then be used to reapply or do I just pay the $9kCAD required by this uni and apply with the PGD? Please I really need your honest opinions, God bless you all

Holmes007: I dont think drafting a letter for urself is a good idea. They can call to confirm ur study leave. Which would lead to fraud! ( if caught u might face charges and banned from canny for some yrs). There is always an alternative. Be patient, ask the opinion of odas concerning this.

Going for a PGD makes more sense than ordinary diploma since u already hold a Masters degree. It all depends on u. U will have to weigh all ur options and take the risk that most suite u ( since money is involved).
All the best.

Ok,thank you so much. I don't know if I can get my uncle who has an engineering company to state that I have a job offer with his company (maybe human resource manager) and state the expected date of my return. I also intend to add a letter signed by my mum like earlier suggested that i'm to work with her once she retires from govt job in 2years time(there is a letter from d govt stating her date of retirement) or I can even just tell her to say i'm to take over as ceo on arrival but d business ain't a big one so don't know if they will ask for bank statements and all. Thank you so much

iluminati: Your husband in Nigeria is your best tie. Go with your kid first. Then your husband can join you after 2-3 months latter and you can have all the number of children you desire. Nobody is saying your husband should not join you. Applying all together means immigration under non-immigration visa. That is how they (VO) might see it. Just use this formula. It's a sacrifice you need to take for few months. I know you love your husband and can't go without him but life is also all about sacrificing some things to get other things needed.

Ok,thanks alot. I'll discuss with him now

degreat11: to be honest this home ties issue is just a stupid excuse for VO to discredit ones application... the best would av been study leave which is like 75% guarantee that u will be coming back. coz any landed properties can be sold. Asset are not really home ties but belongs to the class of financial and personal assets. families jobs etc belongs to home ties, so as ur relationships in Canny serves as ur foreign ties, according to me oooo add any documents that will add value to your application, if the landed docs are in ur name regardless of the survey just add it, it shows that u get money.

Ok,thank you so so much

Holmes007: I dont think the VO will buy the idea of give me visa first then i will show u study leave!
I havent had such experience so i dont know how to advice on that. Am sure some peeps here have gone thru such experience concerning study leave, hopefully they r around and might just help out on that one.
Concerning choosing Canada. Tell them about ur newly developed passion for business and how the diploma will open u to an unspeakable level in business admin. U shuld make some research and find out what our local schools lack that Canada has. Add passion and just dont say i want the advanced country experience. Tell them the amount of jobs waiting for u in Nigeria wen u r done with ur program. As in, literally list the managerial jobs in business admin(aim high). Write ur SOP and am absolutely sure peeps on here will look into it. Note; dont paste ur SOP as a normal msg( to avoid plagiarism)
As per dependants, if ur siblings are minors i.e below 18yrs, i am afraid u wont be able to say they aint dependants. If above 21yrs then, u can say some are self employed while some are in their 3 and 4yr of school(no need to remove any name if u dont want to) or employed. Dont worry about the dependants too much, it is whateva ur dad says his children are doing they will know. At least thatz what i did.
Go for paper route cuz that way the authenticity of ur docs wouldnt be questioned.

Ok,thanks alot. I will go for the paper route then. My brothers are all above 22yrs so I guess I will put them all. Please do you know if they do call employers?i am thinking of drafting a letter stating that my study leave has been approved so I don't announce myself before time. For the statement of purpose,i will draft one and send to you and other Guru's in the house. Please do you think I should still pay the $9000 and get the offer for PGD from the university instead of taking d risk wth a diploma course?my husband feels it will be better,please I need your opinion.thanks everyone

Holmes007: As @dgreat11 said people on this thread usually advice the sole applicant to go first before bringing in their family members. Although, i have only heard of one case where a sole applicant took his mum along with him while he went for his studies in canny but everybody has a story. You have partially convinced me but u can do better.

1) from ur post, u r going for the PGD in business admin then latter change to nursing upon arrival. It a good idea cuz u have work experience and evidence that will can convince the VO.
2) u must be able to state y u cant study Business admin in Nigeria. U havent convinced me.
3) are u on a study leave? If not wat r u coming back to Nigeria with ur business admin knowledge to do. As in, is ther any job waiting for u.U havent convinced me.
4)u have personal assets which is great. But hope ur brothers aint dependants of ur Dad otherwise it will affect ur App. As in, r u the only one ur Dad is sponsoring? Anyways, the letter of sponsorship will cover that.
5) ur mum can write a letter stating u as the new CEO of her business when u arrive. It will help u. Include all necesary docs to back up this claim.
6)state clearly what u just explain to dgreat11 as per child bearing and challenges u faced in the past on ur SOP. It convinced me.
7) for strong ties, u can submit family photos, car docs, landed prop, estates docs, rental props, tenantmnt agremnts, C.OF.O.e.t.c As many as u can lay ur hands on that r either urs or ur husbands.

The truth is ur SOP, letter of sponsorship and the letter from ur mum can help u drastically. Make them explicit, unique and truthful.

The open work permit for applicants isnt just there for fashion. If ur intentions are truly genuine i bliv u r go to go.

Make sure there are evidence for every thing u state.

Pls, answer the questions i wasnt convinced about.

Thank you very much, I don't know if it is ok to state that I have applied for study leave and that it will be granted once i'm given the visa so it proves that I still have my job and that i'm studying to improve my skills and aid faster promotion. As for my reason for choosing canada,can I say I believe in getting knowledge from advanced countries to help in our developing country hence the reason for choosing uk for my masters degree? Please I will appreciate if you can chip in suggestions,please. Can I use our receipt booklet and tenancy agreement as proof?

Can I exclude my two brothers who just graduated from my family list and put only the names of the two who just completed their masters in the uk and returned this year or put the name of the last two who just finished their Ug program and exclude d other two?Also, will it be better to use paper application instead of online so I can put all d documents like building plan and all as proof because I have over 102 pages of documents scanned in my box. Thank you so much

degreat11: my sincere opinion is that you and ur baby should go first then invite your husband three months later.

Thanks for your response,the problem there is it took me time to get pregnant after marriage because my husband and I were constantly apart and due to many personal issues, conceiving was difficult and with that and age in mind and the family doctor who advices that we don't stay apart till we have the number of kids we want,I know that no family member will support that move so my only option will be to wait till I have all my kids and nobody can predict if the Canadians will be so open then. *seriously confused right now

Holmes007: Lets assume i am the VO. I would appreciate it if u answer my following questions.

1) why switch career now and y nursing?

2) what is wrong with the nursing school in ur country of residence (Nigeria). Y not study in Nigeria?

3)what have u done in the past (with evidence) that relates to nursing?

4) Now that all ur family is following to canada, what would bring u back(u can sell ur assets from canada) to

Yes, going for a lesser degree after Masters aint a good idea but there are exceptions and in other to be exceptional u must cover all loop holes.

Technically, u obviously have funds which means ur immediate family can accompany you. Pls answer the above questions, then, we can move on from there.

Thanks a lot for your quick response, I have an offer for business administration, I do not intend disclosing to them my intention to switch to nursing because I will only do that on arrival at the school after my trv has been gotten.

I want to switch to business ( I'm assuming you are the VO) because since I joined the organization where I work, I have been in the human resource department and developed interest in the business field. I'm presently among the top people (2nd in command)in my unit and believe I need the knowledge which I can get to help me perform better and also increase my chances of getting promoted.

I intend going with my family because my baby is too young and in as much as I will like to get the knowledge,I also do not want him to lack full parental care which I know with my husband on ground to help,will be easy

For strong ties,please can you suggest what I need to add? Let me just write something so you can tell me if it is ok: I have a good job which I love(been working over 4years) and do not intend leaving the job any time soon. I have previously done a masters degree course in the uk and returned as soon as my course was completed. I have visited the uk several times after my graduation even after getting my job for vacations and returned back to Nigeria. I also have past and a present us visa which is still valid, visited several times and returned home plus my husband and I have properties with houses on them, we live in one and have some apartments rented out to people.Also, I'm from a close knitted family,my brothers and parents are in Nigeria and we are all based in Nigeria. I'm also to take over my mum's business after her retirement(she works for the government but has a business and I work there part time during the weekend )I intend including the documents from cac and the registration documents

Please, kindly help put me through because I don't want to make a mistake. God bless you

stuhporh: Hello HoUSE,
Please i need advice on my "about to" submit application.

Am applying for PG
Admitted to humber college
I have paid tuition in full, and i have the receipt
I have been working for four years
course of study is in the area i have worked for past 4 years.
My MUM is sponsor(, i paid the tuition myself.), she is the founder of a church, a branch in Lekki and ibadan although she has sponsored all my 4 siblings outside the country for their studies, including my sis in canada, ( Just that money no dey rest again as it used to at this time wey i wan go, and i cant wait for her to gather as man don dey old)
I have collected the following docs,
SPONSORS DOCS
Sponsors introduction of applicant letter, sponsor SOA, letter of intro from sponsors bank, letter of intro from the church for the sponsor, Shares Certificate, Evaluation document of of sponsor property(house), change of name evidence, CHURCH CAC document.

APPLICANT DOCUMENT (MYSELF)
Certificates, payslip, salary account SOA (Balance is 150k, but the credit that has gone through my account in past 6 months is 5.6m)), Letter of intro from employer, leave of absence approval letter, stating my salary will be paid every month till end of my study leave, tuition receipt, statement of intent.

My major concern is that the closing balance on my mums account is 2m, I NEED EVERYONE ADVICE IF AM GOOD TO GO OR AM I MISSING SOMETHING OUT? I will appreciate everyone's contribution

Please I need your urgent answers house. good morning...
I am about to submit my visa application but I have some issues bothering me; I got admission to do a diploma program in business in alberta and I have paid the $1500cad deposit as required by the school. All my documents are ready:
1. Sponsor's letter on his letter headed paper(my dad is a top government official at the highest level of his career)
2. Sponsor's affidavit of sponsorship
3. Sponsor's data page
4. Bank statement from two banks showing good activity on the account but total closing balance of 10 million Naira
5. Fixed deposit of 13 million Naira
6. He stated that he is responsible for all my expenses and that of my husband and baby( he included that he wants them to accompany me because my baby is just 7 months old and so my husband is to assist me to ensure the child doesn't lack parental love and care)

I on my own part included;
1. Appointment letter from where I work
2. My bank statement balance 1.7m but activity for the 6 months was up to 5million Naira
3. Data pages and pages showing previous visas to uk and us
4. Academic certificate including master's degree in law from uk
5. Birth cert
6.marriage cert
7. Family photographs including the one taken with my dad
8. My landed prop deed of agreement and survey( bought in my name by my mum over 20years ago)

My husband included:
1. Data page
2. Uk visa page
3. Land papers(deed of agreement and letter from seller which he used to get the letter from our traditional ruler years ago)

Please we are confused on whether to declare that my husband has a government job because we do not want the office to be aware of our plans yet and so cannot get letter of leave of absence from them yet. Also, I was told I can't get the visa with a diploma since I already have a masters degree(said it is suspicious). I have an offer from a university offering PGD but will have to pay $9000cAD before I can get the letter for my visa admission and once paid I can only get 50% back except ones visa is denied and the truth is I prefer the school at alberta because I actually want to go for nursing on arrival.
Can I state that my husband is a librarian at a school instead of stating his real job because I will be able to get a letter permitting him to go for leave of absence this way.

Please,I beg you guys for quick and honest answers and appreciate all those who take out time to answer us here. Favor will always locate you all in Jesus name,amen