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If you can take a loan for his education that can cover three years of his undergrad in Canada , this would be the best option so far.

Second option- if you have any property of high value that you can let go and would really help him out, then do it.

Last option- not the friendly one.. steer away from Canada at least for his undergrad, then make plans for his future. Doesn’t have to be study route eventually.

Martinomi:
Well, my mum was in this situation 6 years ago. Not enough funds to sponsor me to come to Canada for undergrad (u-Manitoba). I swore that I was going to hustle and support myself If she let me come here but I just turned 16 too almost the same age as your boy.
Considering the finances and the fact that she didn’t want wahala. She sent me to Ukraine to study computer science(what I wanted but not where I wanted). She sponsored me through out my studies without any problems, I had a comfortable life but wasn’t where I wanted.

This story long small but my own 2cents. ✌️

Muslimity:
If my current financial status (#3.6m annual income) is too small to fund my son's 4yr undergraduate degree in Canada costing #5.4m per annum, is there no other legit solutions to this challenge other than killing the idea and instead opting for a Nigeria university for him? I am sure I am not the first person in this kind of situation, so please share your experience how others in similar fix have been able to win this battle.

Well, my mum was in this situation 6 years ago. Not enough funds to sponsor me to come to Canada for undergrad (u-Manitoba). I swore that I was going to hustle and support myself If she let me come here but I just turned 16 too almost the same age as your boy.
Considering the finances and the fact that she didn’t want wahala. She sent me to Ukraine to study computer science(what I wanted but not where I wanted). She sponsored me through out my studies without any problems, I had a comfortable life but wasn’t where I wanted.
Fast forward to 2018. Finished undergrad went to Nigeria for nysc. While in nysc camp, we started applications for masters in Canada. Did all the necessary things and I applied for visa. Got it and left after nysc 2019. Came to Canada, things weren’t going as planned cos my family was going through a lot. I’ve been hustling here in Canada since I came. It hasn’t been easy but I’m still pushing. I’m 22 now and trust me it’s not easy schooling and supporting yourself. I don’t know the kinda drive your boy has but life doesn’t always go as you want it to.
I am here finally. It took 6 years to finally get here and I’m glad she didn’t take the risk of throwing me here 6 years ago. Not the end goal but we’re still getting there.
Remember you might not be where you want to be but make sure you’re always one step closer.
This story long small but my own 2cents. ✌️

From my knowledge, you can work full time on campus during school hours. But not more than 20hrs off campus.

milkytins:
Is it possible to have a Research Assistant offer that stated 16hrs per week and still get Teaching Assistant of 20hrs per week?
Someone said Research Assistant is towards personal research as a student and it won't count as part of eligible 20hrs per week and there are people that have Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant together.
Please I need an experienced clarification.
Thanks.

If it is within the same school, depends on the school also. Most likely one semester. But if it a different school, you need to apply for admission, switch schools and change dli also

NwanyiOkpa:
Thanks so much. What is the requirement? How many semesters must one complete to switch?

I dont think it is a problem. If it helps, my sponsor's statement wasnt up to a page.

Whitepear:
Hello,

I have a little concern.

My sponsor has about 9M in his account and we have paid tuition.

My concern is that i am using his savings account and his 4Months statement of account is just 1 page since he doesn't use it much.


Now, should i be worried because it's just 1 page?

Canadian Experience Class

Pee2Jay9:
Pls what's CEC? Too many acronyms.. Sorry,
I'm still kinda new here

Chimzy4real:
Thanks alot. Cos i have been sending mails back and forth. Hahahaha
So it is after this links will be sent to my referees contain the letter of appraisal form yeah?

No.
You'll download the appraisal form and send them to your referees. They'll fill it out and send it back to MUN by email ofcourse.
Bear in mind that it should be sent from their official email.

Chimzy4real:
Please someone should talk to me abeg. I can't find my submitted application on the mun page. I applied 2 days ago and i have been charged for it. Please i am worried

Hello chimzy4real.
Stay calm, you're safe.
You'll eventually get a mail from MUN regarding the receipt of your application. This will also contain your student application number. The application will also pop up on the portal hopefully this week or next week.
Goodluck on your application.

Olayibo1:
website design and development

Check
1. Conestoga college - website design and development. I think it's a 2 year program
2. Humber college - web development which is 3 semesters. Work placement at the last semester

You can check cambrian college for their mobile app dev program. It has a bit of web dev. You get an unpaid internship afterwards.

Goodluck ✌

Which IT course?
As you know IT is broad so you have to know what you want to study

Olayibo1:
Good morning people..pls I'm new in this thread..I wish to study an IT course in canada.. especially in college..(Diploma)..pls someone should give me any good college I can apply for and also the requirements..I'm a degree holder though..I did education management with a 2nd class lower..quick reply will be appreciated

I've never heard about that. But personally, I brought mine along with no problems and I'm using it here. You have no problem.

realsamsonite1:
Hello.
Please can I post my Nigerian drivers license to Canada via mail? I was told the immigration authorities might confiscate it, as it is considered a sensitive document. I would be waiting to hear from personal experiences.
Thanks.

I think you should wait a bit but it doesn't hurt to send them a mail asking about the status of admission.They'll definitely reply.

sisikemi23:
Hello everyone
I applied to a school called Université Laval Quebec on the 10th of December last year for fall 2020. I’ve been expecting an admission response from them since that time but nothing yet.
I would like to know if anybody else has applied to the same school and if i should call them to request for a fast response.
Thanks

sisikemi23:
Hello thanks for all the information shared on this platform
I’m new here and I applied for admission in a school in Quebec called Université Laval since last year December Nd I have not received any response from them yet.Should I be worried?

You should get a positive response soon. I'm not sure but I think they give admissions starting February or mid.

Vesment:
please for those who travelled recently, how much did you buy cad or dollar at the airport?

Change as little as possible. Just change what you need urgently. You can get much better rates outside the airport

You dont need to spiral bind all documents together cos they will still rearrange your document for you at vfs global. Regarding payment, cash only.
Hope this helps.

Oganammuo:
Hello everyone
1. Applying via paper route, is it OK to perforate and spiral bind all documents together?

2. When submitting through paper route, how do one make payment for visa?

Pls I anxiously await your reply. Thanks

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That's the point I'm making, POF is beyond showing millions of naira in the SNigeriare are points which the Visa officers consider in making decision of inadequate or insufficient fund, mostly adequacy of fund. Last year a graduate of UNN in these forum got an approval with just N150k or less SOA..
[/quote]Approval with less than 150k.....?? Was the person on scholarship?

MissMichelleA:
Well my refusal just came in today.
Reasons: Family ties in Canada and at home, 'limited employment opportunities in my country of residence' (WTF does that even mean? I read information technology BTW and there are a ton of IT start-ups popping up everywhere.) and current employment situation (I finished NYSC and started applying to schools immediately, didn't get a job interim because my parents thought it would be too stressful juggling school applications because I'm SS).

Sorry about that. Can you share your profile?

Adewale1405:
@Frankrobbn1 and others pls help and advice


Hello House, I had to join Nairaland cuz my Student Permit application was refused just this Friday and the Concordia University is supposed to resume January 6.It only took 3weeks fir them to review my application.

I submitted all the documents I know that could boost my chances.

I was offered admission for Graduate Diploma in Business Administartion.

Among the list of documents you said you submitted, I didnt see a CAQ letter. I want to believe it slipped your mind and if you didnt include it. Pls know, Concordia uni is in quebec and international students need CAQ to study in the province. I dont know if it is important for visa application but I'm just pointing that out for you.

deveid:
Assuming its valid till September 2020 and I go September 2020, it would expire at that September but the program is 2 years and which means it would have expired at the point of my end of program. How do I make that work considering you said it must be valid at the point of exit also.

You don't need your visa to stay in canada. Visa is for entering and leaving canada. It's your study permit you should be worried about. You can enter canada with your Visa in august since you said it will expire in september. Enter Canada in august and get your study permit. You can also apply for visa while in Canada when it expires if you need to travel out and to canada. Hope this helps.

MOE14:
Hi everyone, I’m grateful for this platform.
However I would be needing serious help.
I’m looking to apply for an MSc in computer science or it’s related field course based .
I want a really cheap school , that would encourage my parent to support. The thing is , I don’t know how to calculate the fees as I have come across some schools. If possible, also , get fundings that would help a whole lot
I also would like to be guided on how to apply and what documents I would be needing etc.
I know I’m not supposed to be spoon fed, but I honestly just need someone to guide me to avoid any mistake whatsoever .
I would appreciate.

Thanks in advance.

How cheap?

abelorode:
Congratulation. If I may ask, what is the total estimated tuition fee for this program?

Bout 15k for a year

nicerichard05:
You got all your response from CIC bia email right? And were u ever able to track ur app

Thanks.. updates via email.. it only showed currently being processed . Till I got the vfs mail then it changed to ready for pickup

Approval story


Timeline:

Date Submitted: 14th June Paper application
Biometrics done: 14th June
Medical request: 14th August
Medicals done: 22nd August at IOM lagos
IOM sent me the delivery message on 30th August
BVL: 3rd September
Approval(Letter of Introduction): 7th September
VFS pickup mail: 9th September

I was unable to link it so I left the application like that not knowing what's up with it.
The days between 3rd and 7th September looked like the longest days of waiting in my life. CIC no go give us high BP..

Docs submitted:
International passport biodata page
Digital Passport
Offer letter from school.(Bishop university- MSc Computer science)
CAQ

All CIC forms

Letter of sponsorship by mum
Affidavit of Sponsor.
Mum's passport datapage
Her Bank statement (14m balance)

Client Information Section
WAEC Certificate
Transcript of Academic records
BSc Certificate
Statement of Purpose
Birth Certificate
My residential permit copies while I was studying n living in Ukraine
My UK visa pages along with my entries and exits into the country
My other entry and exit into ivory coast was included too.
I wasn't employed as I was still doing my NYSC and didnt submit any nysc stuff.

In term of family ties, I included my mum and my sister who is a doctor here in Nigeria. I also included my other sister in Ukraine still studying medicine.
Finally backed it all up with prayers and fasting.

Special thanks to the bosses Frankrobben, Ayodeji786,Mzjokky16 and Nobleman

Honestly I started reading through the thread after applying and I almost lost hope on my application as i was seeing well pacakaged applications getting refusals. I can never forget June to September as they were my most spiritual months..

I'm wishing the rest still waiting for decision a favourable outcome IJN.

mzjokky16:
Approval!!!!!!!!

Congratulations!!!!

waynee2baba:
Congrats dude. Did you get yours today? weekday?

The letter was dated 6th.. but got it today around 10am

Phatkings:
Let be the first to congratulate you and tap into your success.... Congrats br
Timeline

Coming up

Approval!!!!

mcobex:
Have you contacted your school to let them know of the present development? They need to know so they can advise you on what to do(if to defer your admission or they permit you to resume a bit late)

Did that.. trying to defer already

Blema111:
When is the deadline for resumption?

13th

Frankrobbn1:
You got no reason to be scared! Your application falls under cases that varies. I would advice you wait for a few days before sending a CSE to the immigration office in charge of your application... Hopefully you should receive a PPR soon. By the way, what's your resumption date?

According to the admission letter 1st September

Frankrobbn1:
Generally, when medical exam is requested and updated as passed, BVL notification comes within (1-4weeks), followed by an approval which can happen within the space of 30mins-72hrs. However, in some cases this varies.

Got medical request. Bvl since Tuesday.. no update.. I'm scared o

Pls how long does it take paper route applicants to receive approval after bvl?