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Sheyman56:
Thank you so much for the prompt response, it's well appreciated.
Actually, it's my last intake at Cape Breton University for post baccalaureate diploma and I await a positive decision from IRCC after a refusal at first attempt . I'm just trying to plan ahead for unforeseen circumstance. So, I want a school that's being supported by Mpower finance. How do you think I can go about this?

You are welcome

Alright, all the best for you from IRCC

Oh okay, I know nothing about MPOWER finance, await a response from members in house who knows about it

Sheyman56:
@Lekieboboe and Showyoung please assist me in choosing a school that offers Post graduate diploma in Business Management from the listed schools below. I'm having 2:2 in Management and Accounting.

First of all , some of those universities in these screenshots only offer GRAD. DIPLOMA in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, and not BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Why not go for a Business Management program at a College, cos the admission requirements of these Grad. Diploma Business Administration programs in the university is just like the requirements for someone that wants to do a Masters.

For example,
Look at the screenshot of the admission requirements of Grad. Diploma in Business Administration at Brock College, Ontario

That being said, i will suggest you go for a PG.CERT or POST DEGREE DIPLOMA in Business Management, Business Administration at a Canadian College to stand more chance for admission (make sure the college is a DLI & offer PGWP)

RuggedArab:
Thank you, Lekiboboe. I thought as much.

What if for some obvious reasons the applicant is considering a particular province - Alberta.

The applicant is also looking at Data Analytics, Business Analytics (2years program)

You are welcome

Sure, you can study in any Canadian province of your choice, as far as the school in that province is a
DLI - Designated Learning Institute, offers PGWP (Post Graduate Work Permit), and the Business Analytics program is a Post Graduate Certificate or Post Degree or Post Diploma program

RuggedArab:
looking for a program and school that fits your needs is not really an easy task; who else experienced this?

So for someone that has B.Tech & M.Tech in an engineering course but have been working in the finance sector for over 8years now but wants to do a 2years diploma program (Business Administration) for career progression. What would the visa officer be thinking? is it advisable for the applicant to go for the program?

A Diploma is lower to your already acquired Academic qualifications (BTECH and MTECH). a Visa Officer will see a Diploma program as a red flag on your Study Visa Application, which will amount to WRONG PURPOSE OF VISIT to CANADA. In a nutshell, it is not advisable.

Since you are pursing career progression, a 2-YEARS POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OR POST DEGREE DIPLOMA in Business Management, Business Administration prog8 will be the best move for you

See the link below for the programs

https://www.nairaland.com/6957495/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/230#111060488

rotexteymie:
Thank you Boss. I'm going to my province ahbeg. Quebec officers wan wound me

You are welcome ma'am

No mind dem , God pass them

All the best and Regards

rotexteymie:
LANDING GIST!!!!

Boring long read!!!

Flight from Abuja to Montreal.

We landed in Montreal at exactly 1pm local time. Went straight to the self declaration machine. Had some issues cos it was only reading me and my dad's passport so I had to signal an agent to help with my mum's own. After that, we went straight to immigration. My parents were cleared but I was directed to Immigration 2 to get my study permit. This is where the devil wanted to show face but my God delivered me. Now, I was at the immigration desk,  the lady was speaking French I had to beg her to speak English but I could tell that she was struggling with English and understanding me. She checked my visa and asked why I was coming now. I explained to her that my visa was approved since last year after I deferred my admission and because of the rule at the time, I couldn't travel to Canada. She asked why I didn't come in January instead, I told her my program is only offered during the fall term. I could tell she was confused at this point. She then asked if I had accommodation in Halifax already. I told her I'm working on it.

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Lovely Landing gist , To God be the glory

Hmm, Montreal (QUEBEC) , the France of Canada

Bienvenue au canada Madmossielle

Ableman101:
Hi what if it’s HND 2.1 to graduate certificate does it still need much explanation.

Hi

What do you mean by HND 2.1 , do you mean Upper credit for HND?

There is an Academic and Career Progression going for a Post Graduate Certificate Program at a College.

But you can't go for a Masters with an HND (upper credit or not).

About much explanation on this, it depends on the reasons you wanna state on your SOP why you are going for that PG. Cert program. You explanation might be much, it might not be. Everyone with their own respective story.

Go through all contents in the links below to know what is expected of you in your SOP

https://www.nairaland.com/6321900/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/523#100849022

SaniceSanice123:
Please, my letter of Intent was written separately from my sop. Though almost same thing, however, my letter of intent was well broader than sop. Is there something wrong if I submit both ?

Well, probably you have your reasons for writing two different letters (Letter of Intent and SOP) even though one of it (your Letter of Intent or SOP) would have been enough.

Await additional Inputs from the gurus and other members of this platform

Samxx:
please is there a difference between Graduate Certificate and Post-Graduate certificate? or they are both the same ? one can apply for any one after bsc right and the VO won't say there is no progression ?

They are the same

As a Bachelor's degree holder, yes you can apply for a Post Graduate Certificate if you have a 2.2, 3rd Class or if your work experience is related to that Post Graduate program even though the program has nothing to do with your Bachelors degree E. g a Microbiology graduate who has been working in a bank as an HR can go for a Post Graduate Certificate program in HRM (Human Resources Management) cos it is related to his/her work experience
but
if you have good grades like a minimum of 2.1 and you want to go for a Post Graduate Certificate in a college, you need to convince a VO with strong cogent reasons on your SOP why you are going for a Post Graduate Certificate Program at a college instead of a Masters.

SaniceSanice123:
Is it different from letter of intent?

SOP - Statement of Purpose can also be referred to as LOE - Letter of Explanation, Letter of Intent, Study Plan

In the context of Study Visa application, LOE is most time used for addressing a refused application ( study visa re-application), just like the contents in the link below

https://www.nairaland.com/6719291/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/375#106812997

Note that the likes of LETTER OF INTENT (also know as SOP) for graduate school application e.g MSC or PHD , is different from the one you write for Study Visa Application.

SaniceSanice123:
What is LOE please

LOE - Letter of Explanation

Swagskida:
Good morning house I am new on this thread but have gotten through some people experience via reading on this thread i studied accounting with a CGPA of 3.90 and want to do my master in accounting since am familiar with the course and i dont know which school gives either partial funding/ Fully funded or better still which school has the cheapest tuition fee that i can apply to will be glad if anyone in the house can put me through this process hope to hear from anyone soon

If Fully-funded or Partial Funded masters opportunities in a Canadian University is what you are looking for as an Accounting graduate, go for thesis-based Masters in Business Analytics or related program, that's where they seem to be funding opportunities for a Non-STEM area like Finance, Accounting, Management as a whole.

Take your time to read all contents in the link below and put it into action if Interested

https://www.nairaland.com/6567181/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/340#103603240

Await additional suggestions from others

phrecy:
for someone that studied masscom for ND and HND and has 5 years experience working in a Nigerian bank..what course is advisable for masters degree pls?

What is the name of your Job in the bank, and what are your job duties?

phrecy:
Please can one get a masters degree admission using her HND transcriptp

No. You need a Bachelor's degree to apply for a Masters in Canada, an HND holder can only apply for a POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE (PG.CERT) PROGRAM at a college

SaniceSanice123:
Please when they reject people for the purpose of visit, what does that mean?

Read the post in the link below

https://www.nairaland.com/3948393/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/391#63425662

Herlymah1295:
Good evening everyone. Please I am new here. I plan on using my maternal aunty as my sponsor and she resides in Canada, same city as the school I applied to. I hope there is nothing wrong with this. And also, I want to ask how much is needed to be in her account for her to be my sponsor and also what documents do I need from her to support my application. Thanks

Based on what have been discussed on this platform in the past, FATHER, MOTHER, SIBLINGS are the best sponsors, but in the context of an Aunty as a sponsor even though she's related to your mum, she should be someone who have had an impact in your life before in terms of your progress e.g Probably paid your tuition while in school, or supported you financially one way or the other in the past, so I feel there is nothing wrong with that. There are people on this platform who have used uncles , aunties as their sponsor, so you might need to learn one or two things from them.

In her bank account, she needs to have the money for your tuition, your compulsory one year living expenses "$10,000 CAD and show the availability of your other one year expenses or how the money will be available for your one year living expenses if your program is 2-years duration.

Also she needs to show that even after portraying the capability to sponsor you, she will still have funds available in her bank account to take of herself and her family or business, so that the Visa Officer won't think all the funds in her account as a sponsor is solely for you.

Await further inputs from the gurus and other members of this platform as regards this because it's not always about the huge amount of money available, your demonstration of relationship with your aunty, and legit demonstration/proof of the funds is also very important

About Possible Documents you need from her,

- Sponsorship Letter
- Sworn Affidavit of Support
- Tuition fee Payment Receipt from School
- Telex Receipt (Tuition Payment Receipt from Bank) to the SCH.
- Sponsor's 6 months Bank Statement of Account
- Bank Reference Letter (Addressed to the High Commission of Canada)
- Sponsor's International Passport Data pages & stamped visa pages showing travel Histories (if any)
- CAC Certificate of Business Incorporation & other attached documents (if she owns a business)

You will need the following documents from her if she's a Government Staff or working in a firm, organization etc.
- Sponsor's Letter of Appointment
- Sponsor's Last Letter of Promotion
- Sponsor's Letter of Retirement (if retired from service)
- ID Card (while in Active service)
- Last Pay Slip
- Picture of her (your Aunty) and You (a picture with her as an adult & a picture of you with her as a young girl)

Once again , await further inputs from others

Regards

Thomsyne:
Hi, after doing medicals with IOM Ikeja, is it the same day that they give the document that one would upload to the portal? Or it gets sent to me after a couple of days.

Anyone with an idea about this could share too pls.

Thanks

Most time the next day or within that week you did the medical.

Yes it is the same day you did the upfront medicals you will be given the E-medical sheet to send to IRCC offices via webforms and emails

See the link below for more details and further information

https://www.nairaland.com/6957495/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/698#113988484

Sweetmia37:
I work in a tax office now as an admin manager. This is just my 8th month on the job.


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What is your present job, job duties and how many years have you doing that job ?

Okay

Go for a program that shows Career Progression, that is, go for a Program related to your work experience e.g PG. CERT/POST BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA in HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Visit the link below, read everything in that No.1

https://www.nairaland.com/6719291/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/143#105780262

Pgirl08:
Pls house how do I apply for medicals in lagos

Read all contents in the link below

https://www.nairaland.com/6321900/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/233#98887195

Sweetmia37:
Good evening House! Please I'm new here but I've read some of the threads. I have a few questions and would be glad if I could get help from someone.
I have a study gap of 10yrs (first degree in Engineering) , 6yrs study gap( masters degree MBA) but 7yrs work experience in different jobs. I'm really confused as to what course to choose and what to go for between masters, undergraduate course or diploma. The choice of school is another concern for me.

Someone please help!!!

What is your present job, job duties and how many years have you doing that job ?

Toceen2022:
Hello guys,
For someone who is working as a cashier in a bank, what related course can the person go for that'll show career progression or advancement in his/her profession?
Lekiboboe please help!

Hi

The person should take his/her time to explore each programs in the links below to know which he/she fits into based on his/her work experience as a Cashier

https://www.nairaland.com/6957495/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/490#112707655

Reggyiyke:
GOOD EVENING HOUSE!!!!
PLEASE I NEED DIRECTIONS ON POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OR PGD COURSE TO APPLY FOR WINTER 2023 INTAKE FOR MY SISTER
SHE STUDIED BSC PSYCHOLOGY WITH FIVE YEARS STUDY GAP.
PLEASE HELP ME WITH LINKS TO COLLEGES AND PROGRAMS OF BEST FIT.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

Your sister should seee the links below for

PG. Cert programs in Psychology related programs and Colleges offering it
https://www.nairaland.com/6321900/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/204#98659478

also she should google
Post Graduate Certificate in Autism and Behavioral Science programs in Ontario , there are lots of colleges in Ontario offering that program. This program is very related to PSYCHOLOGY

PatrickOkunima:
Good evening @ Lekiboboe:

I have searched on Google without any success.

Please, do you know any college in Ontario that offers a PG cert or diploma program in Labour Relations and Employment Law?

Thanks in anticipation.

Hi

Non I know of

Go for Human Resources Management (HRM), it has course outlines (curriculum) on Labour Relations, and Employment law

See the two links below for

PG. CERT , HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT programs & Colleges offering it

https://www.nairaland.com/6567181/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/652#105068930

https://www.nairaland.com/6957495/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/396#112042866

phrecy:
and since am applying online do i put all my documents in one pdf file and upload on the portal?

Read the post in the link below

https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/115#91040264

Await additional response from others

nairagrounds:
I'll be traveling from Lagos to Edmonton in Canada through Amsterdam via KLM. Do I need a transit visa for my layover in Amsterdam?

Based on the experience of two comrades that traveled last December with KLM, you don't need a transit visa for the layover at Amsterdam

I don't know if things have changed now, you can mail KLM for further enquiries, also
those who traveled to Edmonton with KLM of recent will be able to give you a based on experience response

RAYSKIS:
Please guys, Can someone direct me to the correct consent form out of the attached forms .

@ jusmellow @ showyoung @ makano @ Ketima @ anon123 and the likes please.

See the link below

https://www.nairaland.com/6957495/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/561#113174758

Mercyolie:
Good morning please I really need your assistance
I want to apply for a course with my HND result and I studied mass communication. Please what course can you advise me on what course to go for and school with low tuition fees that I can apply for

Hi

With your HND in Mass Communication, you can go for a POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE (PG.CERT) in JOURNALISM or PUBLIC RELATIONS or ADVERTISING program

See the link below for

PG Cert in JOURNALISM programs and Colleges offering it
https://www.nairaland.com/6719291/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/444#107085916

PG Cert in PUBLIC RELATIONS programs and Colleges offering it
https://www.nairaland.com/6567181/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/399#103890193

See the list below for
PG Cert in ADVERTISING programs and Colleges offering it

Advertising – Media Management
Centennial College, Toronto, ONTARIO

Advertising – Media Management
Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning, Toronto, ONTARIO

Advertising Copywriting
Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning, Toronto, ONTARIO

Advertising – Account Management
Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning, Toronto, ONTARIO

Advertising – Account Management
Sheridan College, Oakville, ONTARIO

Advertising – Art Direction
Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning, Toronto, ONTARIO

Advertising – Creative & Digital Strategy
Centennial College, Toronto, ONTARIO

Advertising – Digital Media Management
Durham College, Oshawa, ONTARIO

For low tuition, everyone's definition of low tuition differs, that being said, take your time to do your research on each Program and school, check for the TUITION amount for international students , and go for the one that falls within your budget.

Regards

Lezy:
Thank you @Lekiboboe. I selected Other Studies and I felt this had an effect on my previous application.

You are welcome.

Well that i can't say. Only the Visa Officer can tell if the selection you made has an effect on your previous application

chytai:
Please for someone that studied Geology as bachelor's degree, what course can he do as PGD or PGC.


@lekiboboe

See the link below for
PG. Cert in Geology Related Programs and Canadian Colleges Offering Them

https://www.nairaland.com/6321900/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/163#98327731

Go through the course outlines (curriculum) of each programs, they have GEOLOGY components

Lezy:
Hello guru and everyone in the house, please, how can I select Postgraduate Certificate in the Visa Application form under level of study?

Under the Level of study on the IMM form , you are to select College Certificate for a POST GRAD. CERTIFICATE program at a College

https://www.nairaland.com/5233221/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/446#85017721

Qwerty7654:
@Showyoung @Lekiboboe

I contacted a MP concerning my application earlier this week and I got this response today as regards my eligibility from IRCC

“Your eligibility states that the office recommends an interview. This will need to be scheduled, and the office will contact you when they wish to conduct the interview. Due to this it is considered a non-routine case and will be outside of the processing time”

Please any advice or suggestion?
Thanks

In respect to the above response from the MP, read the content in the link below

https://www.nairaland.com/6321900/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/646#101460722

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