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Royals1st:
Yes I did fill new form online and I submitted it only I emailed it to the embassy and 5 days after my visa was approved I have my visa granted

Royals1st:
@bankyret , I think Turkish Embassy are very funny after they emailed me to go and pay for my flight ticket which i paid and I submitted the paid flight ticket in person and i also sent them the e-ticket via email to Turkish Embassy on 14 oct 2020 .

Only for me to receive the below email from Turkish Embassy Yesterday it funny how they handle things at Turkish Embassy and also at MZ visa application center were not professional at unlike VFS visa application center and some other European embassies where i have great experience


Turkish Embassy in Abuja <embassy.abuja@mfa.gov.tr>
Mon 11/2/2020 10:21 AM

Dear ------,

We need you to fill up a new visa form for submission at the Embassy as the previous one could not be accessed on our portal. Please note that the form is supposed to be filled independently. Complete the process and submit it online. Please make sure that you fill all relevant fields correctly and that the form carries a different reference number from the previous application. Also, you can submit via this email. Thanks


Regards

Turkish Embassy Abuja

Jimohbrymo:
Which course are you going for in Altinbas University

SlowlybtSurely:
Sis, let me not sugar coat this thing; it's going to be very difficult.

Estimate of monthly bills;
Rent: $1,200 (2 bedroom basement, with utilities inclusive)
Groceries: $300
Before and After Sch Care: $1,200
Transportation: $120
Phone bills+internet: $100
Miscellaneous: $200

Total of $3,120 and this does not include the money needed for school and to settle in initially. Unfortunately, you won't be able to make this much working only 20hrs per week. It could be manageable if you were coming in as a PR, cos you will be eligible for some benefits and grants. So except you have some good savings. . . It's going to be financially, physically and mentally draining.

Is there a trusted family member or friend in Nigeria that you can keep your kids with? Your studies is just for one year, you'll be done before you know it. Kids are more resilient than we give them credit for. They'll join you once you finish your studies and have your post graduate work permit.

Pleasant19:
Is there an option to keep the kids in Nigeria while you settle? I salute your courage but what you are planning to do will be very tough.

19CannyMum:
I think you should take is one step at a time, right now the step you should worry about is getting your visa.

I don't know much about what students are entitled to and I don't know about prices in Ontario.

For Alberta as a PR, you'd get about 1350 in CCB.
Free healthcare, extended healthcare for the children (dentist, eyecare, prescriptions) under Alberta Works
Dayhome subsidy of about 900

You'll pay about 1k rent for a 2br basement (utilities included)
About 600 for dayhome/afterschool (parent portion after subsidy)
Groceries about 300 monthly
Bus pass comes with your fees. Stay on a street with a school or 2, and a direct bus to a supermarket and train station. There'll probably be a dayhome opposite the school (My street is exactly like this, I'm not just yarning dust).

If you work for 20 hours at minimum wage, you will earn about 1k. Arrange your work hours to be daytime while your children are at daycare. Spend the evening with them. Do your homework while they're asleep.

If daddy is in the picture and working in Naija, hopefully he can support with like $500 monthly to keep the budget balanced.

Like I said I don't know much about Ontario, or if students get all these benefits and subsidies. Just dropped this here for any single mom (with no more than 2 children o! It becomes punishment when they're too plenty lol) planning to come to Alberta and having similar fears.

DivineGrace123:
Gbam!

Ma’am Koonleh, the above is just the truth. It will be very tough. In Ontario for instance, as an international student, you will not be eligible to apply for most benefits. Also, coming with two kids with no support will be physically and mentally draining just like Slowlybtsurely said.


Yes, I have someone who can help with rent, he just want to knw Aw much it’s going to cost him. So he will decide if he is capable or not. Can’t leave my kids. At all.

I appreciate u all





You can try to do the above if it will be possible. Wishing you the best.

Cc: Koonleh

zeelo2014:
For a single person, your budget for a room + utilities is $500-600 depends on the location, this will be a room in a shared apartment or basement.
Transport- $100
Food-$100-$200 depends on you.
phone- $25-$50

einsteino:
Congrats on the admission. To be honest it isn't easy to do, if not almost impossible. However, I have learnt that everything depends on how you plan out things and what you are willing to trade off. I am studying for a fulltime Masters degree and I have managed to swing a fulltime job along with it. TBH, it is torture, the kind that makes me realise that something has to give sooner than later. It's a life of high bp and wondering if you would make it through. However in the words of Friedrich Nietzsche,"He who has a why can bear almost any how". So, you have to really look inwards and ask yourself "what is your why?". Would it be concrete enough to propel you through such a demanding life? I hate to sound like a blind optimist or a delusional motivational speaker, but sometimes life is such a hell that a dab of optimism is the only way you can get out of bed. There are many people here with a story that should not have been possible, I know a few like that. However, you would also have to ask yourself if you have the resilience that their story demands.

If you don't mind my asking, are you coming as a permanent resident or you intend to apply for a student visa? Do you have a spouse? if yes, is he willing and able to take hold of the kids? Do you have relatives here that are willing and ready to accommodate you? How much do you have set aside for living expenses(I guess you have tuition sorted out already). I am sorry if my questions are intrusive but without these answers, it is difficult to help with a realistic answer to your question.

Kekereekun123:
if you do not have money for living expenses already abort mission. You are to work 20 hours a weeks. That cannot pay your bills with 2 kids.

Frankrobbn1:
An individual presently in the United States can assist you in the payment of your tuition fees via the school online payment platform. Please be advised that It's not an issue and doesn't raise red flag on your application.


It will end in praise

Anon123:
There are PGD courses related to culinary available . you need to search .. I believe there's one at centinnial college already pointed out..

PGC in Food Tourism (Culinary Tourism)
@ Centennial College, Ontario

PGC in Food Media @ Centennial College, Ontario

Thats the best route you should follow and best route with higher chances of visa approval

Lekiboboe:
Based on your Experience & Training as a Chef, do check out this two Post Grad. Certificate programs

PGC in Food Tourism (Culinary Tourism)
@ Centennial College, Ontario

PGC in Food Media @ Centennial College, Ontario

Anon123:
Lemme be honest with you ... diploma Thats a problem.. You might get denied with the reason "purpose of visit". The VO will wonder why arr you going for a diploma when you have BSC or HND (where is the progression there). why not a PGD. I would advise you go for a PGD in culinary management.

Lekiboboe:
This has nothing to do with her Study Visa Chances, and its not a must, except a co-op is an integral part of the program she got admitted for.

If a Program has a Co-op component, that means when the students get to the Point of Entry in Canada i.e Airport (after getting an Approval), she will be issued two different work permit ,

1. Normal Work Permit
2. Co-op work permit

but note that, there are cases the VISA OFFICER would forget to issue a second work permit (co-op) and just give only the normal work permit, so kindly inform the officer immediately and ask for the second work permit.

So while this person is applying online for a Canada study Visa, in the Questionnaire part of the application, she will be asked " Is there a Work Component in ur program "?.

If the program has that, that She will answer. " yes",

She stating yes means that she alrdy have a letter from that school stating that the program has a Work Component (Co-op), the letter mostly comes together with the Letter of Acceptance/Admission Letter.

When this happens, she would need to split the Co-op Letter from the Letter of Acceptance the School Sent to Her, so she can upload the Evidence of Co-op letter in its appropriate uploading section.

So its when she gets to the Uploading of documents/form section, she would see a column which says,
Evidence of Work Requirement in Study
that's where she gonna upload that Co-Oop Letter.. (Reason why she is seeing this is cos she said YES that her Program has a work Component in the Questionnaire)

SO having a Co-op is not a must, except a co-op is a compulsory course component of that course, and if the school says she must have a Co-op work permit, they would be the one to give that person a Letter that will be presented at the Point of Entry in CANADA to get a Co-op Open Work Permit.

KennyUG:
It's not that easy and also it's not that hard
The problem is that you won't be able to get 100% scholarship but I can guarantee you 50% scholarship

Tuition fee 100 - 1000$ (that's if you are ready to study in Turkish language)

Tuition fee 300 - 3500$ ( this is for causes taught in English language)

For the last question you asked; you have to ask your sister that one she is the best person to give you an answer

Insanity:
Which school are you applying to? Is WES ICAP course by course evaluation a requirement?
Which document is WES requesting you to upload? You can mail them to clarify this for you. To the best of my knowledge, once they have evaluated for you before, they will request for the recipient's details, not to upload another document.
Your best bet is to contact WES and ask them.