amaoadetayo:


Thanks for the reply boss. I will be glad if you can explain to me in a comprehensive manner sir. I read on a thread that someone cannot study MSc as schools in Canada do not allow such grade.

The response you got is based on the question you asked. Maybe giving more detail of your profile will go a long way in getting more detailed answer.
That been said, getting masters admission with a 2.2 grade is difficult but not impossible. So many factors are considered when assessing your application: what was your grade for the last two years of your bachelors program? How many years experience do you have in your field of study /intended field of study?.......
All these and more will play a vital part in their decision making

efedhomav:
GURUS in the house please help me out. Or should I just apply to study in another country instead? Like New Zealand?

I have applied for a study visa twice and have been denied. I was denied on the following grounds the first time (2015). I cannot remember all the reasons for denial the second time(2016). But same reasons in the first were also amongst the reason for denial.
''You have not satisfied me that you would leave Canada at the end of your stay. In reaching this decision, I considered several factors, including:
1. travel history
2. family ties in Canada and in country of residence
3. length of proposed stay in Canada
4. purpose of visit
5. personal assets and financial status.''

Update on my current status regarding the above:
I will be 37 years old by August 2021.
I have not travelled out of Nigeria yet
I have my parents and 4 of my siblings here in Nigeria. I have a younger brother living and working in Canada after studying there.

I want to begin another application this year 2021 but someone advised me to first of all request for my GCMS file before applying again. a link (https://www.gcmsbuddy.com/ ) was sent to me by a friend to register and make the request. Please can I request for my GCMS myself or do I need an agent to make the request for me? And please how do I go about the request? What information will I need to make the request?

Also, since the course applied for also matters in being granted a visa, please I also need a candid advice on what course is preferable for me to apply for as my undergraduate degree study which is Geography & Environmental Management (Second Class Lower Division) is entirely different from my line of work (Administrative/Finance Officer) of over 7 years in an Insurance company. I do have 4 course option I will like to apply for:

1. Business Administration in Human Resource Management
2. Operations Management
3. International Business Management OR
4. Nursing (Healthcare Assistant)

My Dad who is now retired for over 2 years now will be sponsoring me for my study.
Please I want to know if it is advisable to apply again, and if I will get the study visa this time if I apply.

Thanks so much and God bless you richly.

You can order for your gcms note yourself via some third party sites(one of them is the one you posted), you can get more if you search.
As for the case of trying New Zealand or sticking to Canada, it is up to you. Both countries are unique in their own way, so go for the one that suits your future ambition.
I can't really say which course you should go for, but I have the following to say:
1. If you decide to go for something relating to what you studied in your bachelors then you will have to explain why you decided to go back to the field after 7 years away (there are so many reasons to give).
2. If you decide to go for your new found "love" field, you also need to explain why you (also, so many reasons to give).
So the ball is in your court

Anamekele:

My resumption date is today but I have enrolled for online classes while waiting for the passport stamp.

That's cool, since you have enrolled then you don't need to be in a hurry to book your flight so you don't miss or change date if IRCC don't send your passport before then(we don't pray for that though).
If you must book your flight for 20th then make sure it is one with changeable date(just in case), that way if your passport arrive before 20th you can travel, if not you will just shift the departure date(it might come at a cost)

Evergeen22:
Please how do i get my first bank bank statement since its not on the MBS list of banks.

P.S i'm not in Nigeria

I don't think you can get it without being on ground, unless you have a very good rapport with your account officer and he/she decides to assist

Evergeen22:

Yes bro, i have CAC and my sponsors account too, i just don't know how it works from china, i don't know how to go about upfront Medicals here, The website said i ll get a response in less than 20 days if i apply from China, i really pray it ends in Praise

You can easily find the list of IRCC accredited physicians in China and their address, with that you can go for upfront medical or wait till IRCC instruct you to go for it.
Good luck

Winner0718:


Good morning future Canadians, pls i need clarification on this!

Good step, but hope you sponsor have more than that 20k in her account? I asked this because I want to believe the 20k is for your tuition, she needs some money for her own upkeep as well while you are in Canada

Anamekele:
Please house I wish to ask if it is advisable and safe to book flight ticket on 20 February 2021 from now .
I just sent my passport today to Vfs. Can my passport be stamped between 2 weeks from today.

20th from today is little over a week. When are you supposed to resume (I mean your lessons)? It is possible to get your stamped passport before then if they don't have too much work to do, so consider that when booking your flight.
If you are not so much in a hurry I will advise you don't book your flight for now or book for a date after 20th (if your resumption date is still far).

davo99:
Please oh, somebody help your boy, or anyone got the typical timeline for Abj response? Everyone just said it's faster, didn't see any estimated timelines, asides someone that mentioned it's possible in 3 days.
I'm asking 'cos I just want to know when to start applying pressure or download that "Redial" app if need be or if it's IRCC I should be mailing. lol.

Thanks for helping out.

It actually depends on how busy they are. Lagos centre has more work load/applications compared to Abuja.
It usually takes between 3 to 5 working days to get your passport stamped, but it might take longer based on the number of applications being processed at the time.

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

While waiting please use Google to check.

lentomac:

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.

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).

lentomac:

Wow #280K? This is an amazing deal

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

Thanks

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.

Babyboy2020:


No just diploma she can’t go for PGD BECAUSE her highest educational qualification is HND ...what can she do ?? Or is possible to get a PGD admission in Canada WITH HND CERTIFICATE

It is possible to get PGD with HND if he has good grades. Going for ordinary certificate program might not be convincing enough as HND is higher than it

Blavkmaann:
PLEASE WHATS THE CHEAPEST DOPE FLIGHT SOMEONE CAN USE TO GO TO THIS CANADA,

This EMIRATES AND ETHIOPIAN DONT KNOW EVERYBODY IS NOT INTO RITUALS

ALMOST 600k (to go to where)

Please I need other good flights

The date will determine how cheap or expensive the flight will be.
Also, try to check the terms and conditions before booking any flight (if you intend to carry enough things from Naija) as some "very cheap" flight might not allow you to carry more than one luggage. Another thing you should consider is the stopover

Mnwojiji:

Good day

Please as it concerns the medical test, I went through the qlife website to see what they actually screen for. I discovered: general medical history, physical examination, chest x ray, syphilis, urinalysis, serum creatinine and HIV.

Since these are the things they screen for, what is the fate of someone who is healthy but have hepatitis b?

I'm scared about my hepatitis b status. Should I keep quite since it was not listed in the tests to be carried out?

Feel free to tell the doctor about your hepatitis B status if you are asked, it won't affect your application.

Amylew:


Pls somebody should help me with their input.

First, don't hide your masters degree as it might come back to hunt you in future.
Secondly, what area of law was your first masters? Is it the same as the second masters application? If yes, then you can say due to unforeseen (personal)circumstances you couldn't concentrate during the cause of the program and you intend to have a second run at it(in a more stable system). If no, then you can say you intend to try another area of law that interest you ( give details on how you intend to use the new area effectively in Nigeria after graduation).
As for the PGD thing, you can also apply for it since your masters application is still ongoing and nothing is certain yet(don't put all your eggs in one basket). If you eventually get your admission then we can advise you on what next to do. For now concentrate on securing admission.
Good luck

Frankrobbn1:



My brother, I couldn't even finish responding to the concerns of applicants outside of the thread before i went for the holiday break. As I'm talking to you, you can't believe that i have over 100 emails to respond to . Please let's try to ask our questions here and in my absence other fellow capable group members can give their contributions and others would learn from it. Sending DM's most times, keeps me off the thread as I'm battling with attending to everyone's request.


Thank you all for your understanding as we continue to assist you with your immigration matters.


It will end in praise

It is really sad bro.

Babyboy2020:
Pls I have a question. A frd of mine applied for a college diploma because her highest level of education is HND ...pls is this the right move because some people are saying that the vo will consider educational progression ... pls your opinion... waiting for you response pls

You mean PGD, right?
If yes, then she has nothing to worry about (especially if it is in same field she got her HND in).

Gorgeousasanat:
Dear Gurus, Please I need your advise on how eligible or my chances of getting a Canadian Study Visa

I am a married woman with kids. I have a BSc in Economics (good 2:1)and an ICAN holder. I have more than 6 years work experience. I currently work with a multinational company. I wish to study Masters in Economics. I currently have close to 7m in my naira account and would fund my study myself.

My worries now is I don't know if the 7m will be enough for me if I apply alone and later apply for my kids and hubby to join me during my study
Also, I don't want to stay far away for too long, so I don't know how quick the visa for my hubby and kids can be processed once I get mine.My hubby does his own business and a landed property to show home ties. I have no travel history and have applied to 2 low tuition universities,still expecting admission.

Am I good to go or do I wait till I can add more funds?

I can't say if the amount will be enough or not because you don't know how much your tuition will be. Mind you, you need to show a living expenses of at least CAD10k for your first year(in all province except Quebec which is at least CAD11K)
Since your husband has his own business/source of income, he can be a co-sponsor during your application. That way he can say your subsequent fees will be taken care of by him (if your 7 million is not enough).
As for his application and that of your kids, the processing time as at the time they apply will determine how long their application will run, but don't be too concern about that for now.

JustMellow:

Greetings bros and happy weekend

Boss I hail o. Happy new year

tracy0803409:
Good evening House, pls I need your humble submission, I have been offered admission for masters in public health, I have a good paying job, but I intend applying for my study permit with my husband and a kid,pls how do I go about it?should I apply myself or use an agent?
What documents do I need to use for my husband and child,
Should I use the NSE route? Waiting anxiously for your candid responses, thank you

Congratulations on your admission.
As for whether to apply alone or with your family, it depends on what you want. My sincere advise will be for you to first apply alone while you use your family as your home-tie, then you can apply for them once you secure your TRV.
As for NSE program, check the first page of this part to see the requirements, if you qualify for it then IRCC will automatically process your app based on that.
The additional documents required for the NSE are as follows:
1. IELTS score of at least (6), general or academy will do.
2. SOA of at least CAD30k for at least 6 months prior to your application and the account must have been running for at least 1 year.
If you already have the above listed documents then you can include them in your application and you will automatically qualify for the NSE processing time.
Like I said earlier, try to read the first page of this part and also IRCC site for more information on documents to be submitted.
Good luck

All those sending me and other guys DMs here without asking your questions on this thread, how will you feel if we all decide to go to DMs asking questions, do you think this thread will still be here .
I am not trying to attack anyone, but please try to ask all questions here so everyone can learn and also more people can contribute to it.
Shalom!!!

Amycanada:
Hello, Everyone. Greetings Frankrobbn1 and every other person here. This is my first post here. I just joined Nairaland today ooo lol. I'm here to find more information on how to go about studying in Canada. The whole stuff is really giving me headache already but I shall not relent. I have applied for an undergraduate diploma at College of the North Atlantic, Newfoundland and Labrador(Sept Fall intake). Waiting for my LoA. I used my NECO result since I'm not through with my ND(National Diploma), supposed to finish Nov. last year(2020) but covid-19 spoilt everything.will be rounding up before May this year (2021). Well, I'm trying to gather every document for online visa application before my LoA will come.
My problem now is how to show proof of ties. I don't have a job, kids, spouse, or business or even properties...... I need directions and guidance for this Canada study process...... Frankrobbn1, please I need your contact. I'm all alone on this journey and wouldn't want to miss this opportunity.

Since your parents are still in Nigeria you can use them as your home-tie. Simplicity "sometimes" is the key.

Simyowe:
Some body pls help.
If I apply with my engineering HND to University in Canada which level will I start as undergraduate?

You can apply for PGD with your HND, but if you insist on starting undergraduate program then you need to ask the school/department where you will start from. They will have to review your transcripts to see which courses you taken already and how detailed it is compared to their own curriculum to know where to place you.
Contact the school

Preeskaar:
Hello mcobex,
Thank you for your input, pls note that my account is strictly for salary, so those months without salary actually result in little or no activities.

But there's money in it, right? The main account is that of your husband (the sponsor), yours is just to show you are working (no matter how small it is). Then explain the reason it hasn't been active for a while is because you haven't been paid due to the current global pandemic (which the vo is aware of).
Focus more on your husband's account

Chocs:
Preeskaar

Your husband is your sponsor and his account will be used to show your POF but you’ll be submitting your account statement too since you’re mature. You didn’t get any salary for some months due to covid-19. Did I get the gist correctly? If yes, it shouldn’t be a problem.
If you feel the need to explain, you can write a short LOE. But I don’t see it being a problem since your account isn’t the main account for the POF.

Cheers

Great job!

Preeskaar:
I work in one man business establishment, my company didn't pay me during the lockdown months, salary resumed around October. I got an admission at MUN for Sept 2021 and I intend to be sponsored by my husband but now am
worried about the 12months account showing since I was not paid for a couple of months, I agreed to that to avoid lay off . Am aware that I should be able to show some funds because am an adult and I have been building the account
since October to support with my husband's. Do you think my application will fly since some months will show no salary dropped until Oct 2020, even though most of the funds will be my husband's account ?. Would that have adverse effect on my visa approval? Do I need to provide a letter from my employer that I was not paid due to covid 19?. Pls help

Don't worry. I want to believe your account was active prior to the Covid issue, right? If yes, then you have nothing to worry about.
Like you said, your husband will sponsor you.
Your husband can either transfer the funds for your education to your personal account or leave it in his own account and write a letter of support to that effect.
Make sure you submit your SOA(no matter how little the amount in it is) and that of your husband when applying.
Also try to explain you were not paid due to Covid and that was your way of reasoning with your employer as he has been very good to you before now

oyibo4real:



Chai, it's my moniker not attractive enough�, somebody help my ministry oo

Sorry for responding late. You husband needs to write a letter of support stating the account belongs to both of you and he is fully in support of your plans. Since it is a joint account, both of you need to sign his letter of support

blackyshadow:


Waoo this is confusing me now, earlier someone said I can show POF for one year if I'm sponsoring my self.

I'm confused dont know which one to follow now

The main reason why you need to show funds to cover the entire duration of your program if you are sponsoring yourself is because you are "not" allowed to work while studying (even if you do work, IRCC doesn't expect you to make enough money from such to cover your subsequent tuition and living expenses). The only reason you can show fee for one year is if you show IRCC how you can pay for the second year without working or violating your study permit regulations.
Hope you understand this gist now?

RxOtunba:
Thanks bro. Can u help review my SOP

I would have loved to, but very busy at the moment. I hope other guys here can assist

RxOtunba:
Hello guys, this is regarding home ties......I'm 25 going for masters at windsor;

-I av a 10% shares in one of my dad's company(hotel worth over 200m) and I intend to attach d documents.........I hope this is a good home tie.

-I plan to submit 10 landed property documents, all belonging to my father, but I thought of saying one was given to me as a graduation gift in 2017, to strengthen my home tie(This will be backed up by an agreement signed I, my dad, a lawyer, and with NBA seal).........Is this good or I should forget it?

-Who knows any bank I can pay my masters tuition deposit, that doesn't require me to have an NYSC certificate?

Thanks!

Yes it is good to use that as home-tie. Another strong home-tie is your family. Try to let the vo see how close and attached you are to your family and that you wouldn't want to live away from them for too long.
Add all these to improve your home-tie claims

I want to say this to all those interested in studying in Canada:
If you have good grades but don't have enough funds to sponsor yourself, try to search for courses that comes with funding. That will help reduce the financial burden on you and your family.
For those who don't have good grades and Money, don't be in a hurry. Take your time and source for genuine funds (by saving towards your studies), it doesn't matter how long it takes you to save up for it as long as it is genuine. Most of these "so-called" agents who come to promise you free SOA and other fake documents and assure you that it will workout are just playing with your future. When it is time for IRCC to BAN you the "agents" will be nowhere.
No matter what, make sure you submit genuine documents for your application.
God bless you all and best of luck to all those waiting for approval.