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Benbooms:
Hello,
Good morning to y’all.
Pls I just got an undergraduate admission from the University of Manitoba, canada. I’m about to commence visa application now.

Here are my concerns:

Althou I have the required credits but @ 2 sittings. I combined WAEC and GCE o’level results written in 2yrs intervals.... is that a red flag or not?

Also, my O’levels dated 2001 & 2003 respectively which is 17- 20yrs now... will this not raise doubts in the thoughts of the VO whether I have a post-secondary school degree in between that long intervals in years and other things I’m not declaring?
Although I have a university degree and 5yrs working experience, should I just declare these in my visa application or not?

I need help I beg y’all in God’s name. (Top urgent pls)

(NB- I also need list of requirements for Canada undergraduate study pls)

Why you await response from the GURUS

You have a University degree , with 5 years work experience and you are going for another B.SC, that would likely raise a serious flag.

Even if you decide not to mention your University degree, your age will raise suspicion to a VO.

The educational gap of 2001/2003 is another factor that would raise a red flag

- Possible Way Forward

If you have a 2.1 in your university degree, go for a Masters related to what you studied as an Undergraduate.

Another option you can go for is a Post Graduate Certificate program related to your Job (Work Experience)

ChocolateBunny:
Thank you so much for this. I'm so grateful. May God bless you

You are welcome, Amen

If eventually, you are going for a Program you have only Work Experience in , but no Academic Background/Degree in (e.g Data Analysis), the content & the Cover Letter in the link below will be helpful when you want to process your Admission to any of those schools
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/414#95068409

ChocolateBunny:
Yes

Aiit ,

With your Sociology Degree which is related to Criminology & your Data Analysis Work experience, you can go for a,

PG. Cert in Crime Analytics
Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology, Sudbury, Ontario

Other Programs you can go for based on your Data Analysis Work Experience are as follow

PG. Cert in Data Analytics for Business Decisions
Durham College, Oshawa, Ontario

PG. Cert in Big Data Analytics
Georgian College of Applied Arts and Technology, Barrie, Ontario

PG. Cert in Data Analytics
Douglas College, New Westminster, British Columbia

Take your time and do a google search and explore the above programs one after the other then choose the one or ones that suites you

ChocolateBunny:
Thanks so much. I graduated in 2014 and I have 4 years experience in both

You are welcome, so it's safe to assume your recent Job experience is Data Analysis & CSR right?

ChocolateBunny:
Thanks for replying me
-I studied sociology in the university
-second class lower
-Data analyst & CSR

You are open to two choices here:

Either you go for a Post Graduate program in a Sociology related program

Or

a Post Graduate Program related to your Data Analysis & CSR work experience

For Career/Academic Progression sake & addressing of Educational gaps
- What year did you graduate?
- How many years work experience do you have in the Data & CSR?

ChocolateBunny:
Hello Everyone, I want to go for my PGD. Please i will like someone to recommend a good school for me. Thank you

Hi,

Answers to the following questions would be able to determine the Programs & schools you can go for

- What program did you study in the University/Polytechnic?
- Is it an HND or Bachelor's degree?
- Your Grade/CGPA?
- Work Experience /Job name?

PhD position at Dalhousie University, Canada for Mechanical Engineering M.SC graduates

Risk and cost mitigation through determination of tidal turbine loading under real turbulent tidal flow conditions

Requirements:
(1) Seeking a mechanical engineer, with a master’s degree or equivalent that qualifies for the PhD program at Dalhousie

(2)Interest in renewable energy and tidal power with knowledge in fluid mechanics and numerical modelling (ANSYS CFX preferably)

P.I: Dr. Dominic Groulx, Dalhousie University, Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Email: dominic.groulx@dal.ca
Website: lamte.me.dal.ca
NRC Collaborator: Julien Cousineau, P.Eng. Research Engineer Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering.

Thiwhy:
Business Administration

Hi,

Visit the link below for

Business Related PG. Cert programs
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/644#96730373

Frankrobbn1:
Hi my buddy @Lekiboboe. I'm doing very good thanks for asking. I trust you're well and keeping safe too.

To answer your question, you need to have a primary NOC to gain points in the FSW. Claiming points with two different NOC's can raise the eyebrows of the visa officer. As a consequence, the immigration case analyst who is responsible for the initial R10 check will place your application on - Recommended Interview or Review Required, due to such discrepancies.


I wouldn't want to derail the thread as I know the language is quiet different from study permit application . In a nutshell, stick to one NOC if you want to dive into the EE pool.


It will end in praise

Alright noted.....

Thanks Frank for the enlightenment & information

You did well !!!

Otatom:
Please y’all if you know any school that takes 2.2 ARCHITECTURE for MSc, please let me know.

None is available. You need a Minimum of 2.1 to apply for an M.SC in Architecture

Your best alternative is a PG. Cert in an Architecture Related program in Colleges

See this

PG. Cert in Green Architecture
Algonquin College, Ottawa
https://www.algonquincollege.com/acce/program/green-architecture/

Kunja2:
can you give an example of schools that don't require such? Cos most of the school's I'm seeing request that Proof of English

It's a norm to see Canadian schools asking for Proof of English

Like my initial Post said,

As Regards English Test Requirement for admission you see on school websites, if you are a NIGERIAN, you are exempted

So you know a Proof of English is not needed for admission (as a NIGERIAN), but if you feel or insist you want to have the PROOF of English, you can get an English Test Waiver/Exemption letter from the school u graduated from i.e
LETTER OF CONFIRMATION OF PROFICIENCY IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE. That letter would serve as your Proof of English.

You can get the letter from your school Senate (Exam & Records, Registrar)

See this,

Sample letter to request for IELTS (English Language) Exemption Letter from the school you graduated from
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/30#89406467

Sirkenny44:
Hello guys am a newbie here...Am filling my family information but I want to write my name at the signature part but it's not working?? what do I do

This question has been answered in the link below
https://www.nairaland.com/6321900/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/127#98113379

Kunja2:
Please guys I need your help

Are there schools in Canada that don't really require those test of English and GMAT? Cos I wanna use the education route to migrate.

As Regards English Test Requirement you see on school websites, ignore it if you are a NIGERIAN

If u are a NIGERIAN, u don't need an English Test to apply for admission (PG. Cert/PGD, Masters, PH.D) in Canada, NIGERIA is an English Speaking Country & ur medium of instruction from the University/Polytechnic is English etc.

IELTS (English Test) for admission in Canada are meant for countries whose language or official language is not ENGLISH e.g India, China, Philippine , Vietnam etc.

GMAT is not required as well.

If am right, GMAT & GRE are mostly required for admission to Universities in the U.S.

Wishlist:
Seeing you intend to use this for IRCC I'd advise you ask HR to define your status as at that year. Basically in tower we call IT or corpers by just that. If you aren't employed by NAMA with the ATC title then you shouldn't use the title with IRCC. Let HR modify the one year training for you.

Basically, the tag is called Air traffic Control Cadet (not trainee) and this appointment comes with a written formal employment letter from NAMA. NCAA & NCAT are notified. It's civil service so you undergo the normal employemnt procedures before going to the college for cadetship.

Thanks for your time, I really appreciate, infact I learnt something new from your response to my questions.

Now I see that it's obvious I won't be able to use this my NYSC work experience to apply for EE.
Acquiring all of those Aviation diploma, certifications from NCAT involves lotz of money and time. Meteorology is a wide program with lots of specialization aside Aviation.

There are Two things on my mind now,

- Am left with the Store Retail Manager Job experience at my Dad's Business Venture, he pays my monthly salary in Cash.

What are the documents I need to get from him ?

About this salary in Cash aspect, is there a way I should put that to explanation?

Secondly,
Am also thinking of considering CEC (Canada Experience Class), I got a Study permit to study a One year Graduate program related to my first degree. But I don't know if a 1-year PGWP will be enough to gather CEC and enter the EE pool, and even though there are chances it will be enough, after the PGWP, stay in Canada would become invalid. Reasons why I said this is cos, me doing a 2nd program to get more than 1 year PGWP is not very likely.

What's your take/advice on this?

Thanks

Wishlist:
Hi,

I'd like to chip in a bit here regarding the air traffic controller. Do you've a diploma from the Aviation college or a license from a regulator body certifying you as a licensed Air traffic controller if not I wouldn't tell IRCC you're an air traffic controller for lack of evidence. Probably you modify the title.

No i don't have all that you mentioned, only a degree in Meteorology, 6 months industrial training at NIMET (Nigerian Meteorological Agency) & the One Year Work Experience at NAMA Control Tower.

In my CV I wrote Air Traffic Controller Trainee (don't know if it's goes well, am yet to get that title they call Corp members who worked in the Control Tower).

You seem to have some idea about the Aviation sector, do you by chance have a possible title that will likely resonate with my profile.

Thanks

Wishlist:
I don't know where you did your NYSC PPA but if its with NAMA they wouldn't introduce you as an Air traffic controller. There is a different name they call corpers or IT students who do the one year program with them I'd advise you have a discussion with HR regarding this before you proceed.

Regards

Yes my PPA was NAMA, in the control tower, I had a degree in Meteorology , most of my duties were more of Assistance to the Air Traffic Controller & job of an Aviation Meteorologist.

Oh they have a name? I actually didn't know about that.

My Job duties during my service year goes thus,

- Provide information to pilots, such as weather updates, runway closures, and other critical
information

- Alert airport response staff such as Fire station, in the event of an air craft emergency

- Coordinating and requesting flight level from a Flight Information Region (FIR) for an aircraft
ready for take-off.

Ok, thanks for your input, I will get across to my PPA HR on this.

MissMa01:
You can combine as long as it is NOC 0,A & B

Thanks so much.... Well Appreciated

Does that count for Two years work experience?

- The Air Traffic Controller/Aviation Meteorologist Work is my One Year Work Experience for NYSC

What are the documents I need to get from my PPA?


- The second work experience (present Job) is my Dad's business. After my Youth Service, I joined him & I work as a Store Retail Manager, he gives me my monthly salary in Cash.

What documents do I need to get from him ?
About this salary in Cash aspect, is there a way I should put that to explanation?

I will appreciate any additional suggestions/advice that can make my profile go seamless for EE.

Thanks

Good morning Honorables, trust you are doing great?

About EE, can someone use Work Experience of Two Different NOC to enter the pool or it's strictly One NOC

E.g

Combination of the two Work Experience below

Air Traffic Controller - 1 year Work Experience
Retail Manager - 1 year Work Experience

Thanks.

silvamania:
I think it’s just primary NOC that counts for federal express entry but you can have multiple NOC for points too but the primary NOC is the only one that counts for express entry

But I think you can back them up with good employment letter and the key is to choose close NOCs

My opinion though

Ok,

Thanks for enlightenment

Frankrobbn1:
What a great IELTS score to becoming a Permanent Resident of Canada. If i may ask, Do you've two or more degrees and working experience in any particular NOC? You can check your current CRS score to know if you qualify for the Express Entry Program. You can even be in the EE pool at same time pursuing your study permit. PR is much more better to study permit because you will have to pay lesser for tuition fees and medical insurance is available for free.



It will end in praise.

Hi Frankrobbn1,

Happy new year to you, trust you are doing great?

About this EE, can someone use Work Experience of Two Different NOC to enter the pool or it's strictly One NOC

E.g

Combination of the two Work Experience below

Air Traffic Controller - 1 year Work Experience
Retail Manager - 1 year Work Experience

Thanks.

Rootiab:
Good evening all. Please what are the list of documents for client info

See this

https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/274#93325073

https://www.nairaland.com/4773130/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/228#75475575

https://www.nairaland.com/3649314/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/92#55179284

tojeruky:
Please @otunbaTee what is this MyBankStatement No. & Ticket Password for? Is it for those applying for Canada Student Visa or for Express Entry applicants?

Hi,

I don't know if its used to show Proof of Funds for Express Entry,
but it is one of the requirement to apply for the new Canada Study Visa route (NSE route- Nigeria Student Express) for applicants from NIGERIA

The contents in the two links below answers your question about MybankStatement Ticket

https://www.visa-mybankstatement.com/

https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part#88884196

tojeruky:
Hi @Akannitommy

Hi,

While you wait for contributions/inputs from the Gurus and other Members.

See this

1) Your CGPA is ok to apply for a Masters since its a 2.1.

Most Canadian Universities require a Minimum of 2.1 to gain a Masters Admission, many of them are not always specific about the 2.1 CGPA. So you know, Masters Admission is not about CGPA only, there is more to it e.g Research Potentials/Ability, Publications (if any) etc. There are many applicants who has less than your CGPA but got a Mastwrs Admission.


So in a nutshell, coupled with some hard work and your 2.1 CGPA, yes you can get a Masters Admission.

Visit the link below and do a research on schools offering
Masters in Business Administration
https://www.universitystudy.ca/search-programs/?k=Business+Administration&program_level_merged=Master%27s+degree&program_language=ENGLISH

The contents in the link below can help you in packaging yourself to get an M.SC position

Full guides on how to apply for MASTERS or PH.D programs in Canadian Universities, Secure a Supervisor (Professor) and also get possible FUNDING (SCHOLARSHIP)
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/111#90933556

For those sending emails to professors
If you want to know why:
-The Prof ignores your email
-The Prof deletes it without responding
-The Prof sends a negative respons
-The Prof sends a positive respons
Read this piece by Prof Marc Dube, University of Ottawa, Canada
https://www./looking-graduate-student-position-heres-how-avoid-frustration-dub%C3%A9/


2) Get your GCM notes, so you can address/tackle the reasons the Visa Officer refused your application.

Also, one can easily assume you didn't show cogent reasons in your Statement of Purpose (SOP) why you opted for a Post Graduate Program instead of a Masters Program despite having a CGPA that qualifies you to apply for a Masters

Your GCM note will shed more light on what went wrong

While you are waiting for your GCM notes, the content in the links below will be essential for your reapplication

COMMON REFUSAL REASONS AND HOW TO TACKLE THEM
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/28#89356538

Maygirl953:
Thank you so much. Pls is the NSE app link different from the normal visa app link?

You are welcome,

This question has been answered already

The no 1. response which says

So you know that, it's the same way you will apply for the Regular Channel you will apply for the NSE route, the only difference is the way NSE route requires you to do Proof of Funds (POF) i.e MybankStatement Ticket having the required $30,000 CAD & the English test (IELTS) requirement

The only significant thing about NSE is the Mybank Statement Certificate/Ticket of the required POF & IELTS test (20 days processing time), but the regular channel you will have to scan your Sponsor's 6 months Bank Statement & you don't need IELTS (Presently 35 weeks processing time)

So While merging and uploading your Documents and this two NSE required documents are there, you have automatically given the Visa Officer the go ahead that you want your application to be processed via the NSE route.

xprimate:
Good day happy people.

A sad one, I got denied today.

The reason given are stated below:
• I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on the purpose of your visit.
• I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on your personal assets and financial status.

I applied for a PGD program with sufficient funds.

Please how do I tackle this and bounce back.

Thanks.

So Sorry about your Refusal

Get your GCMSNOTES so you can be able to see the main reasons you were refused and tackle them

Visit the link below, you would see a Video sample of an LOE used to address/tackle a refusal in which the person got approved eventually
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/688#97027510

FrostyButter:
Thanks once again... Would follow up the link.
My sponsor just wants to start building her account for 6 months in preparation for September. From what I'm reading, does that translate that they would require a full years bank statement, with which 6 months must have 30k CAD?

If this is the case i might not be able to make up.

You are welcome

Alright


A 6 months bank statement having $30K CAD (with good inflow & outflow)

Your Sponsor should avoid any form of Lump Sum of money in his/her account, if that happens, it must be well-explained in your SOP why there is a lump sum of money in your Sponsor's account.

The 12 months you see there means the account of your Sponsor should have bank transaction history of 12 months or more. For a sponsor to Solidify his/her MybankStatement Ticket, a Bank reference letter from your Sponsor's bank would be essential.

See this

Bank Reference Letter to Solidify MybankStatement Certificate/Ticket
https://www.nairaland.com/6321900/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/57#97708077

MadeMan01:
Hello house, I have just been refused.

So sorry about your Refusal, try get your GCM Notes so you can know the reasons why you were refused, with that you can be able to address/tackle the situation, cos the reasons on your refusal letter would likely be a generic one

Hopefully, it will end in Praises in your Re- application

Maygirl953:
Good morning everyone, please I have few questions to ask.

I want to apply through the NSE route, how do I do it, pls share a link if the route has a special link. I have not started my application at all. how do I go about an upfront medicals, and how do I get the police check certificate?

Secondly, my sponsor is resident in America and her bank is an american bank. How will she raise the " mybank statement?

Lastly, I'm going for undergraduate studies, do I need to submit CV too?

I have butterflies in my stomach.

1) So you know that, it's the same way you will apply for the Regular Channel you will apply for the NSE route, the only difference is the way NSE route requires you to do Proof of Funds i.e MybankStatement Ticket & the amount $30,000 CAD & the English test (IELTS) requirement

You can read the contents in the links below for more details on that

NSE route
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/705#97124448

Update on NSE route
https://www.nairaland.com/6321900/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/71#97773070

2) Full Information about doing Upfront Medicals at IOM (Lagos or Abuja)/or Q-life (Lagos only) and other things you need to do after doing an UPFRONT Medicals
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/630#96679974

3) Information on doing Police Clearance Certificate & Affidavit at Notary Club High Court
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/111#90933476

Doing Police Clearance Certificate outside Lagos (If you don't stay in Lagos)
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/143#91581107

4) I guess U.S would have a way they send their own MybankStatement Ticket to IRCC which might probably be identical with the way Nigeria Bank send theirs. Members who made use of Sponsors overseas and got approval would be able to give you heads-up on this

FrostyButter:
Thanks for this informations... I have two more questions please. How many months of bank statement is required for the regular route and for NSE, is it the sponsors account that is required (like in my case, my mother's) or the applicants account?

And are you required to make your account in specific way, asides having 30k cad in account.

You are welcome,
If you check the content in that NSE route link

It says
Must submit a "MyBankStatement No. & Ticket Password" of $30,000 CAD of at least 6 months with a 12 months banking history

Regular Channel requires your Sponsor shows a 4-6 month's bank account statement and show availability of your Tuition & Compulsory One Year Living expenses of $10,000 CAD

In a nutshell, If it's your sponsor that is totally Sponsoring you, it's only your Sponsor's Bank Account Statement or MybankStatement Ticket that is needed.

For More details on Bank Statement from Sponsor, open the link below, under Financial document/source of income and proof of relationship, you will get more explanation there
https://www.nairaland.com/3649314/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/92#55179284

FrostyButter:
Thank you... Which is a more advisable route to use for application?

From the success stories of members in this forum who went through the NSE route, I feel the NSE route is better cos of the way application is being expedited, 20 days as far as you have the requirements (Mybank Statement Certificate of $30,000 CAD & IELTS with the minimum required band score)


You can read the contents in the links below for more details on that

NSE route
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/705#97124448

Update on NSE route
https://www.nairaland.com/6321900/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/71#97773070

The Regular Channel is also ok, the only present downside of this Route is the Processing time for Nigerian Applicants ,13 weeks


So you know that, it's the same way you will apply for the Regular Channel you will apply for the NSE route, the only difference is the way NSE route requires you to do Proof of Funds i.e MybankStatement Ticket & the amount $30,000 CAD & the English test (IELTS) requirement.

Am sure you noticed that towards Late October 2020 till date, some members who applied via the Regular Channel got NSE request, so those who have the required additional documents sent it to expedite their application, some decided not to cos they don't have the required additional documents and opted for their application should be processed via the regular channel.

ditha:
Haaaaaa!

I just woke up to my original PPR!

God is amazing!!!!

Submitted application on 26th December
Medicals passed on 31st December
NSE request letter: Jan 4th
NSE requirements submitted on 7th Jan
BVL and PPR on 15th January

2nd Application

Congratulations on your Approval!!!!!!!!!!!!

To God be the glory Honorable ditha

charmmingcas:
Hello house,
I have been a silent reader on this forum.My application just got approved this morning.I have been tapping into other people’s testimonies on this platform.Mine has finally arrived.God is faithful!!!

Congratulations !!!