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mcobex:
The letter will only be needed on arrival at the airport, so it doesn't concern IRCC.

Ok Chief, tnx xo much

oyinlove15:
Passport request guys

Wow,

Congratulations!!!!

oluswaggz:
Thank you so much for your response.

I studied Computer science.

I graduated in 2015 and I have about 4 years experience as a Technical Support Engineer.

For clarity purposes, will I be sending just the HND certificate and Transcript? Is the OND not compulsory?

Looking forward to your response on the best option for colleges/courses.

Thank you

You are welcome,

Ok, since your work experience relates to your HND in Computer Science, you can go for a computer science related Post Graduate Certificate Program, google the following programs & visit their websites for their Admission Requirements, International Tuition amount etc.

- PG. Cert, Wireless Information Networking
Fleming College, Peterborough, Ontario

PG. Cert, Wireless Network Infrastructure
Conestoga College, Kitchener, ON

- PG. Cert, Wireless Networking
George Brown College, Toronto, ON

- PG. Cert, Full Stack Application Development
Nova Scotia Community College, Nova Scotia

- PG. Cert, IT Embedded Systems Programming
Nova Scotia Community College, Nova Scotia

- PG. Cert , Information Systems Security – Computers and Networking
Durham College, Oshawa, ON

- PG. Cert, Mobile Solutions Development
Conestoga College, Kitchener, ON

- PG.Cert, Mobile Applications Development
Centennial College, Toronto, ON

- PG. Cert. Mobile Application Development
Cambrian College, Sudbury, ON

- PG. Cert, Information Technology: Cybersecurity
NBCC (New Brunswick Community College), New Brunswick

- PG. Cert Computer Application Security
Conestoga College, Kitchener, ON

- PG.Cert, Computer Applications Development
Conestoga College, Kitchener, ON

Source: https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/431#95227017


First of all, you are not sending your Transcript to anybody, you are going to scan it (in PDF) and upload it on the Application Portal of the school you choose to apply to. But who never can tell , one the above schools might require you to send your Transcript & Certificate to them.

- I don't know if it's only your HND Transcript & Certificate that is needed, probably Polytechnic graduates in this forum can confirm if you will also be needing your OND transcript & certificate for admission in Canadian Colleges

oluswaggz:
Good evening house,

Please can anyone confirm if it is possible to apply for a graduate certificate course with my HND certificate in Canada?
If yes, please can you advise known universities that I can apply to? Will I also need to evaluate using WES or send the transcript to the school directly.

Thanks in anticipation

Hi,

Yes you can apply to a Graduate Certificate program with your HND Certificate.

You best bet is to apply for a Post Graduate Certificate program in a College, not a University

For Career/Academic progression sake,
It's gonna be better if you mention

- What you studied in your HND?
- What year did you graduate? (To address education gaps)
- Do you have Work Experience? If yes, how many years work experience do you have & does the work experience relate to what you studied in your HND?

Your response to the above questions will determine programs with schools (colleges) you can apply to.

You don't need to evaluate your Transcript via WES to apply for Post Graduate Certificate program in a college, you all you need is;

- a Student Copy of your Transcript (Not statement of result) &,
- HND Certificate

mcobex:
like @awys said, you have to think about the step before taking it.
From what you just said, I think you can explain to the immigration officer you want to know the city more and also intend to run a course that will give you an edge before school resumes (you have to show proof of it as well).
Mind you, all these means more money to be spent, so you need to make proof of fund available just in case they ask you.
Also, your family friend can write a letter stating he will cover all your expenses within that 3 months and the said course will be online.

Thanks xo much for this eye opener, this is very insightful. God bless you

Sequel to your last paragraph, the letter my family friend should write, who should she address it to, IRCC or CBSA ?

Thanks

papijulah:
Will IOM abuja upload the medical results or one has to do it by oneself ?

IOM Abuja will send your Medicals result to IRCC,
you should get a text message notifying you that your Health Assessment has been sent to IRCC

But you as the Applicant , you also need to send the E-medical sheet (scanned in PDF) to IRCC Offices via Webform & IRCC office E-mail addresses

This will guide you

Sending Webform & Mail of E-Medical Sheet (Upfront Medicals) to IRCC Nairobi office & other IRCC offices
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/260#93174797

Email address of other IRCC offices
https://www.nairaland.com/6321900/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/6#97288992

Sharonyeah:
Good afternoon everyone.

I got my refusal letter during the week and I have been trying to get another admission but I have not seen any University that takes 2.2 for masters degree.

Also, I will appreciate any hint on a University where I can study PG Cert in Mechanical Eng or Energy.

Thanks everyone.

You won't see a university accepting 2.2 for Mechanical Engineering for Masters. 2.1 is the minimum requirement.

Someone made a Comment some few pages back about PG. Cert in Mechanical Engineering related courses, I think you should check it out , it's in the link below
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/483#95675552


Also check out
- PG. Cert in Industrial Automation
Niagara College, Welland, ON
https://www.niagaracollege.ca/technology/program/industrial-automation/

You can also do a research on this electro-mechanical & energy sustainability program called
PG. Cert in Ocean Technology
@Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC), Nova Scotia
https://www.nscc.ca/learning_programs/programs/plandescr.aspx?prg=OTAD&pln=OCEANTECH

Bhooomie:
Helli All. I have been a silent reader and about to submit my application but have a few questions:
1. I intend to go with my only child (1 year old), and she's an American citizen. Do I need to apply for her or there's no need?
2. If I do not need to apply for her, do I need to state it in my SOP that she will be coming with me?
3. My school only gave an acceptance letter where its included that my course includes COOP. What do I upload in the "Evidence of work requirement section?

@Lekkiboboe, @Justmellow @Fratermathy, Answers will be appreciated. Thank you for all you do on this forum.

While you await gurus to answer your 1) & 2) questions,

3) Since your program has a co-op,
a Co-op letter should come along with your acceptance letter (Merged), then you split it & extract the Co-op Letter, it's that extracted Co-op letter you will upload on the Evidence of Work Requirement in Study Upload Section

You can spilt your acceptance letter here
https://www.ilovepdf.com/split_pdf

&

then download it (it will download in zip), unzip the downloaded zip file, extract the zip file into a new folder, you would see your already extracted Co-op letter there

Queenose:
Good morning guys
please which university or college offers PGD on physiology
I graduated with 2:2 in physiology the year 2017. what are my chances of getting visa for a PGD program?
please gurus in the house I need your help
Thank you

While you await a response from the gurus

See this

PG. Cert in Physiology related programs in Canadian Colleges
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/465#95552769

As regards Visa Chances, it boils down to many factors e.g.
- Education Gap (You graduated 2017- 4 years difference)
- Work Experience (is your work experience related to your Physiology Degree)
etc.

You would need to explain in your SOP (Statement of Purpose) to a Visa Officer (VO) with very genuine & convincing reasons why you want to study this PG. Cert. Program.

The essence of this is to show to a VO your Purpose of Visit (which is to study) is very genuine and not to elope to Canada via the Study Route.


This can be of help in writing tour SOP
SOP Step-by-Step Guidelines
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part#88892909

Akannitommy:
Hi,

I had to show a proof of where I would be self isolating; a short lease or private airbnb accomodation should be adequate. The POE officer will almost certainly as about where you would be staying especially now that they require a -ve PCR test result in addition. If you are going to be staying with friends or family, you need to be careful saying so because the POE officers will want to know if there are vulnerable group (kids and the elderly) in the place.

Ire oh! It shall end in praise.

Thanks so much for the based on experience response. Very Helpful

[quote author=Makah00 post=98239321][/quote]Hi,

All the Step-by-Step guide you need is on this forum, you have to take your time and read those guides, most especially the first page of this forum.

..........

First of all you need to get an Admission for a Masters In Finance program (If you have a 2.1) in a Canadian University (Note: the Masters program must relate with the course you did in your Undergraduate) .

It's when you gain admission & you get your Letter of Acceptance (Admission Letter) you can now go ahead & apply for a Canada Study Visa.

In the link below are Universities offering this Program (Master in Finance) in Canada, take your time and explore the programs

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

This contents in the link will guide you on how to apply for a Masters Admission and also you would find essential information there
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/111#90933556


All you need to know about Canada Study Visa Application, Sponsorship etc. is in the Link below, take your time & go through them one after the other

https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/558#96300254

https://www.nairaland.com/6321900/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/120#98075660

https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/121#91193146

https://www.nairaland.com/6321900/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/82#97848268


If you have further questions, ask here in the forum, gurus & members will respond

Rootiab:
I don't mind doing the medicals on Tuesday, but can I go in person and do the biometrics today

No you can't, also strictly by appointment (date and time on your Appointment letter)

Also If your BIOMETRICS is slated for 12pm on your Appointment letter & you get there 8am, you won't be allowed in until that 12pm on your Appointment Letter

Rootiab:
Please eh. I booked my biometrics for Tuesday which was the next available space online and I only took today as my day off and I'm expected to resume work on Tuesday although I also have medicals on Tuesday. Can I go in person and do it today?
Please you guys should help me so I don't loose my job before I travel.

No you can't

Medicals is strictly by appointment

If you go there and your name is not confirmed for Monday on their list, you won't be allowed in.

Rootiab:
Good morning everyone. I just got biometrics instruction letter. Please what documents do I need for biometrics?

Do refer to this two posts

What to go along with to VFS Office for Biometrics (Lagos or Abuja)
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/303#93627542

Biometrics Experience at VFS
https://www.nairaland.com/6321900/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/12#97324402

TeeMade:
Hello @Lentomac,

I included 14days quarantine budget of 2.5k CAD in my financial breakdown separate from my cost of living expenses. I separtaed them because I have realised that it is better to spell everything out for those VO's. My 2cent.

It will end in praise for us all...

Thanks for your response

Actually am asking this question in respect of someone who has gotten her Study Visa Approved and wants to travel

Does that mean she should make available a budget of $2500 CAD for the quarantine?

Good evening guys,

About this Two Weeks Quarantine Plan, i want to know,
" apart from the one year living expenses, Is there any amount of money to be shown for a Quarantine Plan, if yes, how much? "

Any Additional information about this 2-weeks Quarantine Plan will be appreciated

Thanks

Thiwhy:
Pls I need answers to some questions
Can I secure a 2years pgd/c with HND( upper credit) in any school in Canada?
Do I need to evaluate with Wes or I can apply with my transcript directly?
Lastly, i won’t mind if anyone can help me with some of this schools I can apply to with Hnd
Thanks

To your last Question,

Why not mention what you studied in your HND so you can be able to get Suggestions on PG.Cert program & school you can apply to

Simyowe:
Hello my People,

SOS
I have HND in Elect/Elect Engr. I wanted to go for PGD since I cant get master admission with HND. After deep search I didnt see any school in canada which has direct Elect/ Elect engr in PGD . I was advised here to look for related courses which I have done but my pain is they all still need minimum Bachelor degree to enrol for the PGD/C,

Does anybody know school which I can enrol to get PGD/C with my HND?

I wouldnt mind also to get a school where I can bridge my HND to get Bachelor.

I beg make una help me

You won't see a Canadian school listing HND as part of their requirement.

If you check the minimum requirements for PG. Cert in Mechatronics at Fleming College, it says

Completion of an Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

That equivalent means an HND holder can apply for a PG. Cert., Infact there are lotz of members in this forum that got a PG. Cert Admission with their HND.

So get your

- HND Transcript (not Statement of Result)
- HND Certificate,
and other required documents by the school

then apply for a PG.Cert in any of the following Electrical Engineering related program

Conestoga College
- Embedded Systems Development (Optional Co-op) (2 years PGC-Post Graduate Certificate Program)

Fanshawe College
- PGC, Electronics and Embedded Systems Development

Fleming College
- PGC Mechatronics

Simyowe:
Hello my people,
Pls I have searched I have not seen school which I can apply for PGC in Electrical engineering with my Electrical engineering HND. I was directed to Conestoga and Fanshawe College but they don't have direct Electrical engineering PGC.

Pls you guys should help. School that offer electrical engineering PGC in Canada

Like you were being responded to you can only see branches of Elect-Elect related to your work experience e.g Mechatronics, Embedded Systems etc.

The thing is , most PG. Cert programs are specialized Hands-on experience graduate programs
You can refer to the contents in the link below , take your time & do research on this
Electrical Engineering related PG. Cert programs
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/91#90516887

Adasino:
Good day everyone. Please, I have some questions to ask.

I studied biochemistry at Bsc level with a high 2.1 (4.3 CGPA), graduated 6 years ago with a 5 years working experience (worked as a medical sales representative with 2 different international pharmaceutical companies). Is it possible to get a scholarship for masters with my CGPA? And please I need help with schools in different provinces of canada that can offer me scholarship with my CGPA.

Is it better to go for biochemistry (masters) or a program that is more related to my work experience?

Thanks

1) Yes it is possible to get a Fully-funded Scholarships with your CGPA, but note that CGPA is not the only criteria to clinch a scholarship, there is more to it e.g Research Abilities/potentials etc.

2) Visit the link below , you would see Masters in Biochemistry programs & universities offering them
https://www.universitystudy.ca/search-programs/?k=Biochemistry&program_level_merged=Master%27s+degree&program_language=ENGLISH

To know if the above schools have Funded Masters Program in Biochemistry, you have to take your time to do research on that yourself, most especially mailing Biochemistry professors at various schools in other to know if they are accepting students. The contents in the link below will guide you further on how to do all of that, go through everything you see there.

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

3) To your last Question, I think other members & gurus would be able to help you on that

Domain12:
I'm a graduate of computer science. Thanks

Aiit, you are welcome

Do refer to the post in the link below

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

Inside the link above, you would see two schools in TORONTO having PG.Cert programs in aspects of Computer Science, If that's not the aspect of Computer Science you are looking for , then you are left with no choice than to check other schools in other locations listed

milkytins:
Urgent pls, what documents do I need for biometric.
1) Biometric Instruction Letter (1 copy black and white)
2) Passport biodata page (2 copies, black and white)
3) original International passport

Pls, people here are saying I need colored page.

Documents required for Biometrics

- Biometric Instruction Letter (1 copy)
- Appointment letter (1 copy)
- Your International Passport
- 2 Coloured Copies of ur International Passport Data Page

(Endeavor to print this documents before going to the Center, cos if u don't , u would be left with no choice than to print it at an outrageous amount at the center)


Note: Ignore any tout that comes to meet you that you need Passport Photograph, it is not needed

Marvel4u:
Please, what's the possibility of getting a full funded admission for PhD, and which schools are favourable.

Yes it is Possible to get Fully-Funded Admission for PHD

Visit the link below for that, in that same link, you would see a website you can use to search for PHD programs & schools

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

jogojogo:
hello good evening house, please i need direction. how can i apply for medicals upfront? please what is the process of applying and how much is involved?, how long before the result comes out? how do i upload it or sent it to the embassy? please please please direct me, thanks

Scroll up a bit, a response (link) has been given to this same question asked by another person

Omolayo02:
Yes I have done my biometrics....
Deferment is not what am not so sure about because I have deferred once...that was why I had to start the class online..
Please like how much does medicals cost and are there any designated hospitals here in lagos?
Thanks in advance.

Do refer to the post in the link below

Full Information about doing Upfront Medicals at IOM (Lagos or Abuja) or Q-life (Lagos), Cost etc.
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/630#96679974

mcobex:
When you intend to travel? If not this month, then search between the last week of this month and early February (prices should fall by then).

Am actually making this enquiry in advance, don't know how this work 100%, thanks for the input, I do appreciate

MadeMan01:
Also flight tickets are influenced by global holiday seasons. During Winter Christmas/New Year months, most people are home with family and prices drop-more seats than passengers During sunny summers, people want to go on vacations to sunny spots and there is a surge in demand-more people than seats. That's why summer tickets(sunny) are usually more expensive than winter(snow). Those who travelled late October November December will be cheaper than those travelling July, August

Thanks so much, I appreciate

Domain12:
Please I need list of schools I can apply for in Canada; Toronto precisely. I'm a graduate. 2.2

At this point, you shouldn't be specific about a precise location for a school, what if the program you want to study is not in any school in Toronto. Think about that.

Now to your last sentence " 2.2 graduate ", based on that, i think you are eligible for a Post Graduate Certificate Program (PG. Cert).

Why not mention what you studied in your Undergraduate & your Work Experience (If any), cos the PG. Cert program you must go for must either tandem (relate) to what you studied in school or your work experience, with that you will get possible Suggestions of schools & programs you can apply to, and you might even be lucky the PG. Cert program you want to study is being offered in a school located in Toronto & it can go either way, so as per location, brace yourself up for the uncertainty.

mcobex:
Cheap in what sense?
We need to know there are different factors that decides the amount to book a flight like the traveling date, period, date of booking and sometimes the airline involved. Thays why sometimes you get to see Egypt or even Air Moroc tickets being more expensive than the likes of Emirates and Qatar airways.
What I will advise is to book your flight at least a month to your traveling date, that way you will get better offer. Also if you booking during busy season expect ticket price to be off the roof.

I actually saw the fare of some flight operators, it's on the high side. Saw the ones for #600k to almost #850K.

Thanks for the eye opener & advice. Those factors you mentioned are factors to consider before booking.

Akannitommy:
I paid N280,000 for one-way on Turkish Airlines through Wakanow back in November. Since you won't arrive until Summer/Fall 2021, I suggest you book and do "pay small small" option Wakanow. Check online and then call them to ask what is possible. You may end up paying more (or less?) 6 months from now.

Wow #280K? This is an amazing deal

I heard
- Royal Air Maroc
- Egypt Air; are cheap aswell, can anyone attest to this.

Thanks

TonyDeAnalyst:
Hi wizards,
I am 36 years old lecturer willing to immigrate to Canada for M.Sc., though possessed a Master here but the result is weak to go for PhD. I therefore apply for M.Sc. at University of Saskatchewan, for 2021 fall term. Can I get any one who is applying to the school for the same September intake.
Also, can I get a school that do M.Phi/Phd in agric. econs that I can apply to also.
Thanks my gurus in the house.

In response to your second question,

Do a google search on the following

- PhD in agricultural economics
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan

- PhD Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics
University of Guelph, Ontario

- PhD in Agricultural and Resource Economics
University of Alberta, Alberta

Also visit the link below for

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

Simyowe:
Thanks for your response which school in Canada can I apply for PGD in Electrical engineering? Pls help out

Do refer to this post

PG. Cert Programs in Electrical Engineering programs
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/91#90516887