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Philadelphia:
Good afternoon everyone!

Please what is the essence of attaching land documents to your application? Is it to establish strong home ties or to show proof of funds?

- It is mostly used to establish Ties to Home country (Something that can compel you to come back to Nigeria after your Studies).

- Some do use it to Show proof of Proof of funds (can be sold to cover expenses e.g Tuition, Living Expenses etc)

The gurus here will be able to explain much on using LANDED PROPERTIES FOR PROOF OF FUNDS

You can also check out this Cameroonian on YouTube called NOEL ABI, in one of his videos based on his experience he talked extensively about using Landed Properties as Source of Proof of Funds

harley4:
Hello everyone, please I need your assistance.
Age 29
Qualification:
M.Sc. Chemistry (Biochemistry)
B.Sc. Biochemistry
Married with 2 kids
I’ve intension to further my career in Canada. Please can someone advise me on the cheapest university which I can apply for Ph.D., preferably in Ontario and other general ideas on how to start the process. I will really appreciate your response.

As advised by the guru to go for express entry, i have intention to relocate to Canada but my challenge is this, i studied biochemistry but presently working for telecommunication company in Nigeria as customer service representative for more than 3 years.

My question is this, how can i get point on JOB EXPRIENCE?

Hi,


If you are going for a PH.D, it's best for you to go for a PHD program that is fully funded (By the School or Department). Most time, PHD in Canada and other countries has funding available cos of it's duration, research intensive and other factors .


Due to the Competitive Nature of Graduate School in CANADA, don't limit yourself to one province (ONTARIO), explore other schools in other provinces.


Visit the first two links below and google search the programs there (Biochemistry & Chemistry)

Also look downwards & google the schools offering PH.D in Food Science.

PHD in Biochemistry
https://www.universitystudy.ca/search-programs/?k=Biochemistry&program_level_merged=Doctorate&program_language=ENGLISH

PHD in Chemistry
https://www.universitystudy.ca/search-programs/?k=Chemistry&program_level_merged=Doctorate&program_language=ENGLISH

PH.D in Food Science

PhD in Food Science
Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia

PhD Food Science
University of Guelph, Ontario

PhD in food science
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan

PhD in food science
Memorial University of Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador

PhD in Food Science
University of Manitoba, Manitoba

PhD in Food Science (Vancouver)
University of British Columbia, British Columbia

PhD in Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry
McGill University, Quebec

Now ,how can you start the process in Securing Supervisor/Supervisors (Professors), getting a Fully funded PH.D Position etc.

go through all the content in link below in to to
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/111#90933556

Gurus/menbers that have passed through Grad. School (PH.D) will guide you more better based on their experience


To the bolded,

the best place to ask this question is here
https://www.nairaland.com/6081746/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled

Note that once you clock 30, you would begin to drop points, so before your 30th birthday, you can try work something out and enter the EE pool , you might just be lucky. First of all, check your CRS SCORES to know how many points you have most esp. now that you have an M.SC and age difference of 1 year is still by your side

Admin9:
Good morning. I would like to inquire.

Does police report have an expiry date?

Do you mean Police Certificate?

If Yes, after 3 months a Police Certificate becomes Obsolete

Chocs:
BaesDiary

1) Your first option should be EE, use the CRS tool to simulate your score and see if you’ll reach the cut off for the last draw which was 468. You can google “CRS score tool Canada” and answer the questions to see your score. If you haven’t written IELTS yet just fill in any score (good marks) that you think you can achieve when you take the exam

2) one person can apply for a PhD first and take the others as dependents. So one partner can work while the other studies (my personal opinion)

3) Most PhDs come with funding from the institution. For your visa, it’s same POF required as with other study permit applications. 10k cad for living expense + 1 year tuition. But I’ll advise you have way more above that because of your family. You’ll need to show there’s money left for the rest of the family to live on.

4) It’s not compulsory but how can they know your capabilities and profile without seeing your CV? It’s advisable to attach a well written CV

Best wishes



If that’s not possible, you can consider

@BaesDiary

See the link below for Sample Academic CV & other PHD/Masters Admission resources
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/111#90933556
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hairbyuj:
Thanks for the support and feedback.

Will I accompany him? Or what do you suggest.

Plus are they school that wont require IELT for master in Environmental science. With low tuition.

To your 2nd question

Though you would see IELTS as part of the requirements for admission for MASTERS in Most Canadian Universities, but you are exempted cos you come from Nigeria (An English Speaking Country)


Check the link below for
Masters in Environmental Science Programs in Canada and google them
https://www.universitystudy.ca/search-programs/?k=Environmental+Science&program_level_merged=Master%27s+degree&program_language=ENGLISH

Also go through the contents in the link below for details on how to Process Masters Admission in Canada
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/111#90933556

meemeeibrahim22:
Yes thank you I tried it the email for chain just keeps telling me failure I have gotten a confirmation from the Kenya

You are Welcome,

Don't send it in Chains, you have to send the mail to the respective e-mail addresses one by one. It might be quite tasky, but you are left with no choice.

95% of the mail response you would get after sending those mails will all be AUTOMATIC RESPONSE, so wait for some few days, a week or two and see if they would respond with updates about your application, if they don't , re-shoot those mails again

[quote author=meemeeibrahim22 post=97594452][/quote]Hi,

You application has passed normal processing time , what you have to to do is to send Webforms and Mails to IRCC offices most esp. Kenya & China IRCC offices, then send mails to other IRCC Offices as well telling them you got a Medical Request, did and passed it, and since then you haven't heard from them, and that your application has passed normal processing time.

All you need to do is in the links below

How to send Webforms & Mails to IRCC offices if your application has EXCEEDED STANDARD/NORMAL PROCESSING TIME
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/473#95627040


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

So try this, there are members in this forum who did this and got Updates on their application few days later

SonOfaNobody:
Please, what's the process to send my passport to Vfs office, Lagos?
Please, add the fees too. Thanks.

Full Information on sending Passport to Lagos or Abuja VFS for STAMPING after getting PPR
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/642#96722431

VFS Consent form (PDF , 68KB)
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/475#95633153


Note: It is being overemphasized here in the forum that ABUJA VFS is more faster, LAGOS VFS seems to be slow, but the choice is yours

JustMellow:
Hello Ientomac,

Based on observation, no online application recently finalized has stayed up to 35 weeks. Its just an estimated time.

Best of Luck

Ok JustMellow,

Thanks....

This present estimated time is quite scary, I even came into a conclusion that probably they want Nigerian Applicants now to focus using the NSE route that's why the Processing time shoot up like that

Chimzy4real:
Thanks alot. Cos people have been saying my 3.59 is really low and can't get me admission. That's why i am asking.

You is CGPA is not low

There have been testimonies here in this forum of 2.2 Applicants who got Masters Admission in Canada, they packaged their application very well despite the uncertainty of their CGPA getting them admission.

So in your case, with your 2.1 CGPA coupled with a good application packaging, you should get admission

Most Schools would require the following from you

- University Transcript
- Certificate of Highest Degree
- Academic Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Recommendation Letter (Might be optional in some schools)
- Personal Statement/Statement of Interest/Letter of Intent

Check the link below, you would see resources for Academic CV samples, How to Write Convincing Personal Statements etc.

https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/111#90933556

Chimzy4real:
I going for a course based. Not thesis.

OK,

Since you are looking for a Course-based M.SC, it's now your duty to check schools that Offer Course-based Masters in Computer science

There are tons of Schools in Canada offering Masters in Computer Science.

Take your time & Check the link below and Google the Schools there, am sure you would see substantial amount of COURSE-BASED MASTERS PROGRAM COMPUTER SCIENCE there

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

Maygirl953:
Please, I need a solid guide on how to go about my visa application. I am a graduate and studied physics but I decided to switch to nursing , so I applied to a school in Canada for undergraduate nursing degree program using their after-degree route(someone that already has a degree in another field . I was given an alternate offer(a four year program) and the school said I can transfer to the nursing program after my first year in the course they offered me and they will tell me courses to take in my first year that will help transfer successfully.

Please what are the necessary visa application requirements. And what will my SOP/LOE look like� I need advice and help.

CANADA STUDY VISA APPLICATION FULL GUIDE (D-I-Y) & other Useful Information pertaining to Canada Study Visa
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/341#94059644

SOP Step-by-Step Guidelines with format
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part#88892909

Then ask questions in the forum on what you are not clear, members will respond

Chimzy4real:
Please what cgpa is guaranteed for getting a masters degree. Is 3.59 ok for msc. Please anyone. Let me know where my head is. Can't waste money.

Hi,

Your 2.1 is eligible to apply for an M.SC, but it's not always about CGPA, Research Potentials is very important , cos you can't just apply for an M.SC admission if a Professor has not accepted you to his laboratory.


The above brings about the below question

- Are you going for a Thesis-based Masters in Computer Science?

If yes,

Have you made attempts in Sending Mails to Potential Supervisors (Professors) for M.SC positions in their Computer Laboratory?

If a Professor has decided to accept you in his Laboratory for an M.SC position, that will give you an assurance you are likely going to get the Admission & your Application fee won't be a waste

Chiphunter:
Thank you so much. I tried sending you a private message now. Please check to know if you receive it also. What are my chances if I apply for PGD instead.

You are welcome

So sorry I don't respond to PM. I won't be available, I can only answer questions here in the forum when I come Online. Thanks for the understanding.

About Chances for PGD Admission, there are chances you would likely get the Admission for the PGD, but how well you convince a Visa Officer treating your Application why you are going for a PGD instead of a Masters is where you would need to work on, and that is explained in a document called SOP. Check that link about Canada I posted initially, you would see something related to SOP Guidelines there.

These are the Reasons why I said you should take your time and go through all of those contents in the links in to to, so after checking them all out, you can come here in the forum to ask further questions on things you are not clear of.

Also there are other things that you would need to take note of in order to increase your Visa Chances e.g Proof of Funds, Ties to home country etc.

Chiphunter:
Hello guys. I’m new here and I’m trying to apply for the Canada study permit. But I need help pointing me to the right direction about how to proceed with it. I just finished my NYSC this year. Please guys

For Information about Canada Study Permit Application

Go to Page 1 of this thread, there are whole lot of referenced information there

Additionally,

You can check out the content in the link below, you gonna learn a lot as well there

CANADA STUDY VISA APPLICATION FULL GUIDE (D-I-Y) & other Useful Information pertaining to Canada Study Visa
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/341#94059644

Chiphunter:
I studied political science and international relations but not in Nigeria, Cotonou. So I did my PPA I’m a school and I was given PHE to teach. And yes I graduated with 2.1.. please I need help on how to go about it maybe to apply for PGD or masters

Ok,

I think with your 2.1, you are good to go for a Masters Program

You can also go for a PGD as well but on a condition you have a cogent reason why you are going for a PGD instead of a Masters, cos for Visa Processing, u gonna need to explain that

First of all,

Google this Programs

- MA in Global Governance
University of Waterloo, Ontario

- MA in Global Politics
McMaster University, Ontario

Also, there is a link I do see here in the forum where you can check for MASTERS Program related to your field, u can also check for PGD programs there aswell


Open this links, you would see Masters in Political Science & related Programs in Various Canadian Universities, you can also search for more related Masters Program there

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

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

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

After you are through with the above content, the contents in the link below is your next plug, take your time and go through everything you see there

Guides/Procedures 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


You can ask questions so members in the forum who have experience on this (Masters, PHD) would be able to guide you more (based on their experience)

awys:
Not really but mostly is being processed there they send some to London office as well

Yes you are right.... Most are processed in Nairobi office

davo99:
Hi, Please how are you able to know the office processing your application?

IRCC Nairobi (Kenya) is the Office processing applications of NIGERIAN APPLICANTS

Ikechuqu:
Pls for those that have traveled to CAN, what number did you use for the ArriveCAN App?

Is one able to get a mobile number at the Canadian Airport?

Pls urgent response needed, my trip is this week.

See this

https://www.nairaland.com/4933819/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/421#97536242

Chiphunter:
Hello guys. I’m new here and I’m trying to apply for the Canada study permit. But I need help pointing me to the right direction about how to proceed with it. I just finished my NYSC this year. Please guys

Hi,

You are welcome


-What did you study?

- Do you have a 2.1/2.2 or 3rd Class?

- Is your NYSC Job (PPA) related to what you studied in school?

Stevenssen:
it certainly will

Ok

Make sense

Thanks

Melvin888:
Hello guys..... I have plan to apply for masters in canada next year. I heard there are schools that doesn't require IELTS examination. Please I need guildlines

Hi,

Nigeria is an English Speaking country, so you don't need IELTS for Masters Admission

You can check this link from PART 17 for Some guidelines to apply for Masters in Canada
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/111#90933556

Hello guys,

Is it possible this 35 weeks Processing time drop to the 7 & 15 weeks we are used to towards 2021 ??


It's quite interesting the Processing time for Cameroon is 4 weeks

OseCode:
Good day guys. I applied for my student visa through an agent as the school I applied to does not deal directly with students from Nigeria. My passport was returned last week Tuesday, asked my agent about LOI and he said that they didn't get any documents after my passport.
Please is the LOI optional cos I'm confused.

The LOI - Letter of Introduction is not optional
Its one of the documents a Canadian Border Service Officer will ask from you at the Point of Entry before issuing your Study Permit to you.

It highly mandatory you get your LOI. If you have access to your GCKEY Profile, login with your username and password and check if you will see it, if you don't, reach out to your agent

awys:
If that's the reason I think it's valid you can go then with proof that you will be doing some certification's related to your course they should understand my concern is just a valid and genuine reason to go months before your resumption if it's part of your study program then I think it would fly .All the best!!!

Ok awys

Thanks for your time & inputs

Well-Appreciated

awys:
I don't know your reasons for going 3months earlier though but I would suggest you think about it well some of these officials are not lenient enough to listen to your reasons and would be like a desperate move they don't mind turning people back na USA even worst pass so please give it a second thought and however you can't even start to work before the start of your studies so you would likely be sleeping and waking up every day doing nothing cuz they won't allow you to work before your start of studies so think am well ooo flight money nor be small money one month before is ideal and understandable to go before your resumption date but 3months or 6months is very risky

Thanks for the information & enlightenment.

Actually my intentions is not to work.
I have some certification & training (which is closely related to the program am going for)I wanna do, most especially online but low availability of Power Supply & Poor Internet in Naija is not making it go seamless for me

I will try consider some factors before crossing the I's & dot the T's.

Am also trying to consider July 2021 aswell.

Thanks

mcobex:
3 months to the start of your program is not bad, you can simply tell them you want to know the city very well before your program starts, as you won't have that much time during studies. But you know going 3 months earlier means more money to he spent, so make sure you have enough cash to cover all that

Good morning mcobex,

You talked about more money to be spent for the 3-months. Apart from the $10,000 CAD i have with me, I have a Family Friend (My Dad's Colleague) that I would stay with (a PR holder) and would cover for my expenses (mostly for feeding & accommodation) for that less than 3-months period before I resume in Sept, do you feel that can suffice?

Also will I also be explaining this to the CBSA officials or they are only concerned with the legit/genuine reason why I came a bit earlier before resumption date ?

Thanks

LynWinner:
Good day, please I plan on applying for a student visa through the NSE.

I studied Applied Biochemistry at BSC level( 3rd class) over 10years now. Please I need help with schools in different provinces in Canada that accept 3rd class for graduate diploma programs.

I learnt that the program I wanted to apply to initially is unrelated and may lead to visa refusal. So I am starting my search all over. Please,I need suggestions on suitable and related courses I can apply for.

I really wish to commence all process by January. Will write IELTS by second quarter of next year in preparation for 2022 application that usually commences in May.

Thanks for your response.

From what the Gurus & forum members have said in this forum

"It's either you go for Program Related to your Degree or Work Experience (Your Job)"


Since it's 10 years you have been away from academics, a PG Program related to your work experience is wat you should go for, and if your work experience (job) is related to your degree, that's good for you.

What's the name of your JOB?

Chimzy4real:
Please what do i select in the current status in canada part?
Thank you

No Status in CANADA

JosephYemsol:
look for noel abingwa on youtube... he addressed this.. he went 6 months before start date... according to him, he was almost asked to return... check his videos plz

Wow, God bless you,

I would check it out

Chocs:
Hello lentomac


2) Try Ethiopian airline. Compare the price on their website to wakanow price

1) I can’t think of a good reason for resuming 3 months before the start date, sorry. 1 month is fine, without need to give reasons. Maybe others can help with this question.

Best wishes

Wow , thanks Chocs

mcobex:
3 months to the start of your program is not bad, you can simply tell them you want to know the city very well before your program starts, as you won't have that much time during studies. But you know going 3 months earlier means more money to he spent, so make sure you have enough cash to cover all that

Ok mcobex,

Thanks for the information and tips, I will look into that