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Kriptune:
Pls how does one prove family ties.

I only submitted my dad’s NIN
And filled names of my siblings in my IMM form

Secondly, I ignored request for IELTS cos my school waiver IELTS, can I send an English proficiency letter to substitute IELTS? And how do I send it, through webform?

As regards PROOFING TIES TO HOME COUNTRY

Go through the contents in the link below
https://www.nairaland.com/6321900/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/226#98824852

Await response to your other questions from the gurus & other members

Rbae:
Thanks a milli. He works as a school administrator with many years of experience. He recruits staff,manages schools and many more. This is why he reaolloed and chosed GLOBAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT. He has a 2.2.

I remember telling the agent then the whole diploma thing doesn't make sense. He has a B.sc already but they didn't listen.

You are welcome

The above Job Duties as mentioned is 100% related to Human Resources Management (HRM). I would suggest he goes for a PG. Cert program in Human Resources Management (HRM)

See the link below for

PG. Cert in HRM (human resources Mgt.) programs & Colleges Offering them
https://www.nairaland.com/6567181/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/652#105068930

I don't see any linkage between Global Business Management and the mentioned Job Duties, probably the Gurus or other members of this platform might be able to deduce a linkage

Khamon:
Good afternoon guys, i hope we are all having a lovely weekend. i want to ask if theres any format of writing to the MP where your school is located.

The content in the link below might be helpful

Note: Avoid Plagiarism to the barest minimum and make sure the mail content is based on your own situation

Mail Content (potential template) to be sent to a Member of Parliament (MP) of the Province your DLI (school) is located to enquire about the status of your Study Visa Application for possible expedition of your Application
https://www.nairaland.com/6567181/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/370#103737072

Credits: CHIKACIC

prada1:
looking for a professor as LEKSIBOBO suggests is no child's play. I have mailed close to 10 professors now with no response at all. People that get responses from professors. How do you guys do it. Please help me. I am in the management area. Non-STEM.

Gaskiya, it's no Child's play.

You can try send a soft reminder to those Profs., they might just respond. Some would respond after such reminder telling you "sorry for the late response, blah blah"

A SAMPLE OF A SOFT REMINDER MAIL TO THE PROFESSOR YOU SENT A COLD MAIL TO

Dear Dr/ Professor X.

My name is Arinola Cardozo, I am a potential applicant to program x. I sent you an email 5 days ago regarding the potential of you being my supervisor for so so program program. I decided to re-send this e-mail as I was not sure you had seen it.

I look forward to hear from you soon

Kind regards,
Arinola Cardozo

Also Make sure your mails are sent in the timezone of the Canadian province the Professor (school) is located, Send mails to Canadian profs. preferably in between 12.30pm & 2.30 pm , cos that would be the 8am, 9am of those profs. In Canada. Doing this would bring about a certainty that your Mail would be on the Top 5 to Top 10 Mail inbox of the Prof.

Very importantly, don't send a Mail to a Prof. on a weekend, cos if you do, your mail would be submerged by those who sent it on Monday at the aforementioned time and it won't be treated with any priority.

The contents might just be helpful
https://www.nairaland.com/6567181/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/321#103487629

By the way,
- What management area of Non-STEM are you in?
- What are your Research Interests?

Rbae:
My cousin has a B.sc In Industrial Relations and personnel management. An agent we paid hugely applied for a diploma course for him last year and his student visa application was denied in January. He was heartbroken...i was sad too .

I was advised here to get him a GCMS note. My cousin in Canada got us an immigration lawyer and we were able to get the GCMS note.

He has reapplied for Graduate certificate in Global business management now tho.
Below is my cousins GCMS notes. Please, what can he do to have a better chance this time around? SPONSOR IS 3RD PARTY.

The reviewing officer was not satisfied that you are sufficiently established in your home country to leave Canada at the end of your study based on the below points:

Item 1 - Purpose of Visit

Item 2 - Assets

So sorry about the outcome of your cousin's application. While you await response from the Gurus, based on the GCMS notes, it's very obvious there is no Academic Progression in your Cousins Application, that is, his Job and education is not related to what he studied which brought about a Wrong Purpose of Visit to Canada (To Study)

Also, the qualification of the Program he is going for is lesser than his Educational Qualification. That is, a B.SC Holder going for a Diploma. Those who follow this path (BSC to Diploma) and got approval are just lucky. It is not advisable.

That being said,
- Does he have a 2.1 or 2.2 ?
- Is his work experience related to Industrial Relations & personal management?

shagamite:
BUSINESS education 2018, nysc experience as a teacher , i chose to study CURRICULUM STUDIES at U of Saskatchewan with 3.47 , pls I'd welcome suggestions for a sku i hold a chance of admission

There is actually no Canadian University you can be rest assured of an admission spot, it all depends on the Graduate school application package you submitted if it's strong/airtight or not, cos the competition for graduate school in Canada is high, and there are lots of international students who have good academic standing, research experience etc.

Though your overall 3.47 CGPA is not a 2.1, but if your last two years CGPA is strong e.g if you had high CGPA's in your 400L & 500L (a cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (e.g USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (e.g. 60 credit units),
you might stand a chance for admission, cos Lot's of Canadian Universities emphasize on the LAST TWO YEARS CGPA requirements a lot, but it's not always about CGPA, your ability to convince a Professor of Curriculum Studies (in a particular research area) that you would be a good fit in his/her research group is what you should work on.

Since University of Saskatchewan is one of your Choice for a Masters in Curriculum Studies, try to look for Professor in that Curriculum studies faculty and let him or her know you are interested in working his/her Research Group.

See the link below, you would see PROFESSORS of Curriculum studies at the University of Saskatchewan, with their Research Focus being listed, then do your due diligence on them before Mailing them (Cold Mail)
https://grad.usask.ca/programs/curriculum-studies.php#Researchsupervisors

How can you do your due diligence?

In best interest, take your time & go through the contents in the link below so you can prepare & package yourself for a Masters Admission in Curriculum Studies against 2022 admission intake (Apply the scenerio there to your own field of discipline)
https://www.nairaland.com/6567181/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/321#103487629

There are other Universities in Canada offering Masters in Curriculum Studies (over 14 universities), in order not to put all your eggs in one basket by focusing on only University of Saskatchewan, see the link below and do your due diligence on the other schools one by one

https://www.universitystudy.ca/search-programs/?k=Curriculum&program_level_merged=Master%27s+degree&program_language=ENGLISH

Good luck!!!

Mobi22:
Hope August 13th is okay too?

Based on the circular that students can travel 4 weeks before resumption, yes AUGUST 13th is okay (it's within 4-weeks). Just Make sure you have your ENROLMENT LETTER & other supporting documents with you before you travel

jogojogo:
Hello house good morning. Please I need your advise.

My school will resume on the 7th of September but I want to travel on the 13th. Will I be allowed to enter Canada or be refused that am late?
Pls help

August 13th or September 13th?

afrobrown2000:
Submitted an Expired Ilets and all proof of fund was MBS

with a promise to get a recent one which was done and passed
Submitted it via webform 7th of this month
then PPR
N.B I thank God almighty and every one for their contributions... this application was for my Wife all Packaged by me

Congratulations !!!!!!!!!!

Jeff5gold:
When we say goodbye to Nigeria, I thought Nigeria food is also included

I pray ooo!!!!

joyblinks:
Someone help o.

University of Manitoba has denied me admission twice and u know what that means, my 60k plus gone. It's so annoying. Anyone with school that u think can give me admission pls assist.

I graduated with a 2.2 and has been applying for Pre-Masters. Anyone with other good schools can help my life...

Bombaclat!! 60K application fee ain't a joke

With your 2.2 , you can easily get admission to a college for a Post Graduate Certificate (PG. Cert.) program, that being said;

Are you interested in going for a Program related to your Degree or related to your Job experience? If yes,
- what did you studied in the University?
- What year did you graduate ? (To address study gap)
- What is the name of your Job, and what are your Job duties? (To know if your Job is related to tour Degree)


Your Response to the above questions would enable you get specialized PG. Cert program suggestions from this platform

Iphiegrace:
If we no chop Nigerian food wetin we gain?

Sound It!!!!!!

Jeff5gold:
You too like food

Who doesn't

From reviews i have gotten so far,
African Store over there dey quite expensive, and na mostly Jedi Jedi (Sugary) food plenty for Maple Land wey Canadians dey chop (I might not be 100% correct though). Make dem sha allow guy's carry Ruzu & YoYo bitters go there ooo..

At least Guy's go flex correct home made Eguisi soup, Efo Riro, Oha, ila alasepo, Afang Soup garnished with Periwinkles, Edikaikong et. al with correct Garri, Semo etc. for he first few months

peace2007:
Hello great people

Asking for a friend, can she use her husband as a sponsor,can she go with her family when she is going,she doesn't have work experience, she just finished her university thus year, will be possible to go for masters next year,she graduated with 2.1

Since she's a fresh graduate with 2.1, yes she can go for a Masters. She should start the master's admission process now , cos Fall (September) 2022 is the the next admission intake for most Graduate School, most especially for Masters and PHD.

The content in the link below would a good Eye-opener for her based on what she wants to do for Masters and steps on how to make it happen

https://www.nairaland.com/6567181/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/321#103487629

Await a response to your other questions from the gurus and other honorable members of this platform

To those who travelled of recent,
What bag did you use to pack your foodstuffs or which is advisable?

How were you able to protect the bag containing the foodstuffs (so as to avoid anyone tampering with it to the extent of putting hard drugs exhibit)?

Are there foodstuffs that are not allowed?

Any other additional information as regards this question would be appreciated

Gracias

cc: @Lianna2020

MEDOLAB:
Please, do you have an idea how someone can get application fee waiver for Sheridan College?

No I don't

MEDOLAB:
Please guys, which of the colleges are available for Quality Assurance Jan. 2022 admission?

The two colleges below are available for Quality Assurance JANUARY 2022 admission intake

PG. Cert, Quality Assurance – Manufacturing and Management
Sheridan College, Ontario - Davis Campus (Brampton)

PG. Cert, Food Safety and Quality Assurance - Food Processing
Conestoga College, Ontario

Jeff5gold:
And I equally believe going for a program that’s not being offered in your country is also a good point

Sure..., it's a good pointer

From the contents of most GCMS notes, it's very clear VISA OFFICERS are Psychologist

It's better not to "Pe Aja l'obo" for a Visa Officer (Like Yoruba folks would say)
Meaning
"don't Call a Dog a Monkey for a Visa Officer"

Jeff5gold:
I have a B.S.C in microbiology biology 2.1 ....applied for a post secondary diploma program in Environmental protection technology.....visa was approved.....I believe I was lucky ....And God really want me to be in Canada

Yes, luck can play out at times but not for everyone. The quite interesting thing is that, I have seen 2 people who are B.SC holders, that applied for another B.SC and even got their Visa Approved, but it's just like 2 out of 100.

The problem is, most applicants (B.SC holder going for another B.SC) might not be able to justify why they are going for another B.Sc

Is better to play safe going for a program with career/academic progression, so one won't waste admission & visa application fee waiting for an approval that might be 50/50 etc.

Ki oluwa wa pelu Gbogbo wa

kennyjoy:
Congratulations to all PPR and awaiting PPR’S May all our struggle not be in vain.

My spouse wanted to start her Canada school processing for next year programs either Summer/Spring 2022 or Fall 2022, I have some questions and I would be glad if I can get answer to them I know it’s raining of PPRS today, to all Gurus in the house please y’all contribution will be highly regarded.

Firstly, She an HND Graduate in Computer Science(Lower credit) and Ive be researching for colleges that offer PGD/ PGC 1/2years programs and some course related to Computer science but My Questions is can Lower credit grade got her an admission to any colleges in Canada for 1/2years Post Graduate Diploma or Post Graduate Certificate?

Does anyone know colleges that exempt Nigeria student for the English language Proficiency requirement? Though I’m still considering her writting IELTS or TOEFL.

Is it a must we use WES or ICAS for her HND results evaluations coz I read some few college accept official transcript from the School?

Please Gurus in the house, I need an insight of the first thing to do before we start apply for those school. Abeg make una contributed.

Thanks in advance

See the links below for Computer Science related PG. Cert programs (Opooooor!!!!)

PG.Certs in Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence programs and the colleges offering them
https://www.nairaland.com/6321900/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/454#100335280

PG. Cert in N+/Wireless Networking Programs
https://www.nairaland.com/6321900/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/183#98480855

PG.Cert in Software development
https://www.nairaland.com/6321900/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/247#98968013

Other Computer Science related PG. Cert Programs
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/431#95227017

Lower Credit in HND might be likened to a 3rd Class, and such applicant would need to do some packaging in his/her application in order to stand a chance for a Post Graduate Certificate (PG. Cert) Admission.

That being said, see the contents in the 2-links below

Possible Solution/Way for a 3rd class Graduate/Lower Credit to get Admission for a PG. Cert program in a College
https://www.nairaland.com/6321900/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/411#100048422

https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/700#97090650

Potential Documents needed to apply for admission in a College for PG. Cert (Most especially at Ontario Colleges)
https://www.nairaland.com/6567181/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/221#103080983

Await response to your other questions from the Gurus & other members of this platform

Praise2222:
Good morning everyone,
I have a BSc degree(in ngr), and I wish to study another BSc course in Canada. After successful admission, will my visa be refused because I did not go for a MSc program?

Please I need your advise...

Good morning,
Visa Application wise, there is an 85% red flag on a Visa Application of a BSC holder going for another BSC in Canada. A Visa officer won't find it convincing

Age wise: if you are more than 24 years old, it's not advisable for you to go for a B.SC degree, age 17-24 is like the basic age to apply for a B.SC

Career/Academic Progression wise
In your best interest, if you have a minimum of 2.1 (without any obvious study gap), it's logical for you to go for for an MSC program related to what you studied as an undergraduate. You can also go for an PG.Cert in a Program you have work experience in despite having a 2.1

If you have a 2.2, go can go for a PG. Cert. in a program related to your work experience , you can also go for a PG. Cert related to your Degree if there is no obvious study gap

Await more response from the gurus and other members of this platform

garpdfist:
Yes I am intending to apply. I already have a Bsc in Economics. And thanks for the NSE info, will check it out now

Before you apply for the Masters in Computer Science at Usask, have you been able to paint a Picture or show an Academic Progression of how Economics is related to Computer Science or is your prior research experience related to Computer Science e.g is your Final Year Economics Project topic related to Computer Science related?

Did you do online courses related to Computer Science?
Did you do certification courses related to Computer Science?

theForth:
Hello!!

Will you be kind enough to review my academic sop?

No I can't

Reach out to Graduate Scholars on Twitter , (hopefully they would be chanced), the likes of Dr Igbalajobi, Aaron Akpu Philip, Dr Hammed, Sunday Okafor et. al. They are experienced in reviewing SOP for Graduate School Application

Zeezeezara:
Good evening house, pls I need help with regarding schools that offer Masters in taxation .
In canada
I have second class upper from Obafemi Awolowo university
And presently ICAN ACA holder
Also CITN member
I would be glad if I could be directed by this great house on the way forward.

Do a research on

Master of Taxation (MTax) at
University of Waterloo, Ontario

The other Masters degree program that has something to do with Taxation in Canadian Universities is TAXATION LAW,

With your Academic qualification & your certifications, I would suggest you go for a Research-Based Program in a Canadian University in which your RESEARCH FOCUS would be "Taxation or Taxation Law"

How can you do that, google "Professors of Taxation Canada" , you would see Google search results bringing out PROFESSORs, list of faculties members whose Research Area/Focus is on TAXATION, check out one or two article of each respective professors, once you see the one/one's you have a match with in terms of Research, you would need to send a non-generic mail (cold mail) to them to show interest in their research focus.

See this Professor

Professor Li at York University, Canada is interested in supervising projects in the area of taxation law
https://www.osgoode.yorku.ca/faculty-and-staff/li-jinyan/

Note: you must attach a Well drafted and well detailed Academic CV to your Cold Mail

The above google search method would fetch you POTENTIAL PROFS. in TAXATION LAW, so do your due diligence

Mail Subject: Prospective Graduate Student 2022
OR
Prospective Masters Student 2022

The contents in the link below is your plug on how to go about graduate school application in Canada. There is a document attached in the link below which has an Academic CV & Cold Mail content. Draft your ACADEMIC CV exactly the way it is there based on your Academic Profile & Educational Background
https://www.nairaland.com/6567181/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/321#103487629

Good luck!!

CHIKACIC:
It has ended in praises!

PPR dropped this evening.

TO GOD BE ALL THE GLORY!!!!

Congratulations Chika, Gaa na-enwu na Canada

Law Graduates , food is ready at
YORK UNIVERSITY , CANADA - Research Opportunities

The professors in the link below are all looking to supervise students based on their Research Areas in LAW

https://www.osgoode.yorku.ca/programs/graduate-program/applying-to-the-research-program/faculty-supervisors/

If you don't know how to draft an Academic CV, if you don't know how to draft a convincing Cold Mail and send to a prof. etc., the contents in the link below is your plug
https://www.nairaland.com/6567181/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/321#103487629

Lebbyzeal:
I'm really grateful for this detailed information with concrete explanation you've provided for me sir... I'll go through every details as suggested...

Thank you very much sir, may the Almighty God continue to be with you. I really appreciate your time

You are welcome Chief!!

Amen!!! Thank you

I have a question,

Now that the 3-days Hotel Quarantine is scrapped , starting from Aug 9, are unvaccinated travellers still going to do the Post-Arrival Covid-19 Test at the point of entry
or
after landing, they would just go straight to their 14 days Quarantine location with the COVID-19 test kit?

Cabesade:
Guys I’m at IOM Lagos branch, I want to do my medicals with an appointment, who do I meet?please put me through.

Meet the security man.

They do have a list of those given appointment .They would confirm if your name is on the list to confirm your appointment, if not, they can confirm on their database. There are some guys (in lab coat) at the security room, there is a computer with them which they use to confirm appointments not on the list with the security man. Once confirmed you would be allowed in and directed to a room where you would be asked of your Medicals Evidence of Payment, they would snap it , they would tell you to visit a website or scan a Barcode like that and some other processes.

Things might have changed a bit now though

The contents in the link below should walk you through

IOM, Lagos based on Experience Medicals of a Nairaland Member
https://www.nairaland.com/6321900/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/198#98618943

Jadel03:
I stand to be corrected, but I think the 3 day mandatory hotel bookings are no longer required if you arrive on or after 9th of August 2021 fully vaccinated or not. However if you are arriving before the 9th of August 2021, you would need the 3 days compulsory hotel booking.

For those who are not fully vaccinated, you are required to show your quarantine plans for for 14 days when you arrive on or after 9th of August, 2021.

Now for those who are fully vaccinated, you are also to show your quarantine plans for 14 days incase the officer determines you are not eligible to be a full-vaccinated traveller when you arrive on or after 9th of August 2021.

In summary, the 3 day hotel booking is compulsory if you are arriving before the 9th of August 2021. However if you are arriving on or after 9th August 2021, have your 14 days quarantine plans ready fully vaccinated or not.

The bolded is true. Bye Bye to the Outrageous 3-days Hotel Quarantine starting from AUGUST 9th, 2021

Lebbyzeal:
Hello sir, please I need your input on this as I know you're very conversant with relevant career progression.

My friend and I graduated with 2.1 (3.79/5.0) and a third class Guidance and Counselling B.Ed respectively in 2017. And we've been teaching since then. Please:
1. which university would you suggest?
2. what course do you think would be appropriate?
3. I know we can't both apply for masters, but what programme would be appropriate for a third class that would show a career progression?

Thank you in advance whiIe I await your response.

would also appreciate anyone with useful information Thanks

1)
The person with a 2.1 can go for a thesis-based Masters in a Guidance & Counselling related program but he/she might need to do some top-up online guidance and counselling related course or courses (free or paid) related to his/her research interests for Masters in a Canadian University, so that he/she can address the 4-years study gap (as a Graduate of Guidance & Counselling) and also show that he/she is updated with the latest trends in the field of Guidance & Counselling or related areas.

He/she can check the likes of Alison, Udemy, Coursera, Edx, Yali etc. they have online courses there.

The Online Courses can also serve as a justification in his/her Visa Application which can also address the 4-years Study Gap and convince a Visa Officer that he/she is good to go for a Masters in Canada with a Study Permit. The Visa Officer would have the impression he/she is up to date with the latest trends of what he/she wants to do for his/her Masters degree (to a reasonable extent).

So for the 2.1 applicant, He/She must have Research interests in the following Guidance & Counselling Research Areas (at least 4);
- Special Education
- Autism & Behavioural Science
- Peace & Conflict Resolution
- Psychology
- Industrial Relations and Counselling
- Adolescent Development and Counselling
- Sex Education
- Addiction & Mental health
and lots more...

e.g
Professor of Autism and Behavioural Science Canada

The contents in the link below would guide him/her for his/her graduate school application in Canada and how to mail a Professor for a Thesis-based Masters and lots more

https://www.nairaland.com/6567181/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/321#103487629

2)
You and your friend can also go for a
PG. Cert in a Guidance and Counselling related program cos both of you have working experience (teaching).

E.g.

PG. Cert in Autism & Behavioural Science at Niagara College ,Ontario

See here for other schools offering

PG.Cert in Autism & Behavioural Science
https://www.collegesinstitutes.ca/our-members/list-of-degrees/?fwp_search_by_keyword=Autism&fwp_program_levels=graduate-certificate

PG. Cert programs in Guidance and Counselling related programs
https://www.nairaland.com/6321900/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/204#98659478

But the person with a 3rd Class would need to do some packaging in his/her application in order to stand a chance for a Post Graduate Certificate (PG. Cert) Admission.

That being said, see the contents in the 2-links below

Possible Solution/Way for a 3rd class Graduate to get Admission for a PG. Cert program in a College
https://www.nairaland.com/6321900/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/411#100048422

https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/700#97090650

Potential Documents needed to apply for admission in a College for PG. Cert (Most especially at Ontario Colleges)
https://www.nairaland.com/6567181/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/221#103080983

Cflow10:
PPR Today
First time applicant.

Application submitted : April 28th
Correspondence Letter : June 25th
PPR : July 21st

The wait in between the correspondence letter and PPR wasn’t easy but we move sha.

Thank y’all for all your selfless and generous tips you continue to give on here, it was and will always remain extremely helpful.

Big Congratulations to you on the Success of your Study Visa Application!!!