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justwise:
You are coming across to me like one, i have edited your previous posts containing the same line. Please stop asking people to pm you for private chat. If you want to contact somebody here then feel free to use the PM to do that.

Crich:
I'm a lady though. Thanks

Crich:
Hello house, I do not want this to seem a burden for you to read but pls, do calm down and read it. It's a real life situation, and I need input of experienced persons. Your response will be appreciated, negative or positive.

Personal profile: 31, engaged to be married, 7yrs work experience, MBA in Nigeria(I need one more degree from either US or Canada. Already gained admission for a 2yrs Leadership course to cap up my academic qualifications cos I'm looking ahead to higher leadership positions plus being an employer), just got a new job last month.

Last year, i made a trip to the U.S. on vacation. Few days to my departure from the States, there was the Ebola virus outbreak. Out of scare, my family who resides here in Nigeria advised I stayed back till it subsides. I took their advice. While i waited, i decided to apply for my Masters degree program(i planned to return to the States after getting my F1 visa in Nigeria which would be after my vacation but then, the Ebola outbreak changed everything).

I gained admission and the school advised i applied for a change of status from B2(visitor) to F1 visa. My admission was deferred for this reason. My change of status application was submitted way before the expiration of my 6months stay but the response from U.S. Immigration services came after the expiration. I could not leave the States during the processing because by my understanding of the U.S. immigration policy, it says once such application is made, no travel was allowed.

Unfortunately, I was denied the status change due to the fact that the gap between my 6months expiration and the school start date was 35days instead of a maximum of 30days (no fault of mine). I was advised to appeal and given a letter by the school, stating all the immigration laws to my advantage but i did not adhere to that because my long stay was impromptu, I wanted to come back home to my family and fiancé, and also as not to incur unlawful presence which was already accumulating due to the late response from US immigration department.

Based on these, I returned to Nigeria immediately where i applied for an F1 but was denied and given a 5yrs ban from entering the U.S. by the Visa Officer without giving me a chance to explain.
Now, I intend to apply next week. School session is this September.

My questions are:

-will this affect my Canadian study permit?
-if I apply, should state clearly, then US ban and the situation?
-if yes, should I submit docs from the US immigration of the status change denial, and the school's notice of appeal letter I was meant to submit? (So as not to be accused of misrepresentation and concealing of information when they eventually find out from the US database)
-should I go through paper or online route of study permit application?

Thanks

Ugochux:
"Diploma after B.sc is always a red flag.." - that's what most of us believe shaa..but cm to tink of it, one can decide to acquire more certifications other M.sc..he studied Cmptr Engineerin and he's goin fr diploma in teleCom engineerin or so, I feel all is on trck. The question should be, 'is your current job in line with wat u studied at d undergraduate level and ur proposed course of study?'..I know a professor that has over 3 diploma certifications in different fields after his M.sc oo(acquired all frm yankee).. Everything lies on your 'ability' to convince the VO using your Letter of explanation + the grace of GOD.. Prayer is the Master Key! *cheers*

ahyotomiwa:
pls can i get a copy?..did pm u.

Crich:
Hello people. Please I need to understand the difference between SOP( statement of purpose) and Letter of Application for Study Permit? Because all I see here is SOP.
Pls, throw more light.
I also wish I can get an experienced person to go through my letter of application for study permit.
Thanks

bubsykay:
A newbie in Canada, Anyone in Toronto that will like to meet?

ada4all:
Hi sorry. Unfortunately, seneca does not have any PG course in real estate only in ordinary diploma if not that is the course I wud have chosen (real property administration). Since I have already paid my fees, I can't choose another school. Even, I had earlier searched for Msc or PG in real estate in canny but I didn't see any reasonable one.

checkyink:
@mevisbleek, can you kindly offer any advice on my spousal work permit issue I highlighted earlier ?

wayaa007:
Hello house, I've been a silent follower of this thread and I must say, its highly educative.
I wish to ask the General house a question, I wish to apply for a master degree in electrical electronics at MUN, I've been told by the admission office that my CGPA range is very acceptable (3.36/5.0), but that a strong application is required. For someone like me who has no Work experience, do you think, a Toefl + A good motivation letter and Resume will be strong enough, please I need honest opinions.

Kirri:
Hello house

Its been awhile though I visit the other thread more often

Pls I would like info on any uni that offers admission in SCM(supply chain management) with just IELTS preferably in Toronto.
Thanks in anticipation to your response

hysterix:
Hi every'1 pls really need ur help on here, it's my 1st Tym here pls my sis was offered admission into seneca college got to knw that through her student profile so we wer waiting for the hard copy of the admission letter to process re student visa only for us to be told that she ha to print the 1 on her student profile and submit to d embassy pls guyz is dis aw we go abt it pls need ur urgent reponse asap Thnx

Team12:
I just did some research on CIC website. Based on he info below, you can apply for a work permit extension...so I am thinking it also applies to PGWP. I believe...

Extend your work permit

You must apply to extend your work permit if you want to stay in Canada for any of the following reasons:


Your job is extended or changes
You are offered a different job in Canada
You want to live and work in Canada permanently
You want to leave Canada and then re-enter
You will be allowed to extend your work permit for a period of time that adds up to – but does not exceed – the maximum of four years of work in Canada. Find out more about the four-year maximum.

If you have applied to extend your status and an emergency situation requires you to travel outside Canada before you get your new permit, find out about Canada’s re-admittance conditions.

Niscolinx:
please i av been researching for a good engineering university that i can study electrical electronics engineering, but don't know which one to hook up on, please can you advise on the most appropriate one based, on education, enough blacks(you know don't wanna feel alone) and cost of living is moderate, and also a good place to cool off and get some off school job.thanks

sheriph:
Boss, you are a good analyst,,, please what of Conestoga college Kitchener Ontario. In terms of Job, accommodation and other things please

ziddie:
@mevisbleek......thx a zillion,God bless you......and my bad,i 4got to add that a conditional offer from george brown cuz LASU (my varsity) has been locked down till further notice so i cant get my official transcript to be sent directly to the school.But i got an unconditnal offer from seneca and fanshawe.....truth be told i intend to defer the george brown admissn and take it up wen i am done with either if d 1pgd in seneca or fanshawe.......i mean to complete my 2yrs of educatn.........and my campus is newnham campus in seneca......n yes i will be taking CHRP alongside my educatn for the 2yrs.....please,i know my story is much and all,buh plz advise which do you think is better(fanshawe..london or seneca...newnham toronto).......thx in anticipation....

ziddie:
Hello ....i got a pgd admission to fanshawe,george brown and seneca college for HRM .please to the gurus in the house,which of diz colleges or province is better(as in lots of job opportunities and a preferably manageable cost of living).....2ndly,i rounded up my nysc march last yr and i have been working in a family enterprise(not registered with the CAC and its a sole proprietorshp)....can i add this to my work experience so as not to be categorized as 'idle'.........please @oga siga and co,please help thanks

vicarsenal:
Which year was that Sir?

CoCoLav:
Hi y'all,

Please for those in Ottawa/Ontario province...ogasiga, kroner, redribs et all, how much is the cost of living for a month all things being equal. I am trying to fill my form and I put $6000 in the column that says 'other' under funds available for tuition, room and board etc.My dad says I should clarify and not just put any figure

Lastly, pls I know you guys have said this before but just so my father will see it ....the funds to be written on the form are just for one year of stay right...like the tuition and other things are not for the entire duration but just one year.

Thanks!

fraque192:
Flat out. If it's not up to the required amount (fees balance and running costs over there) it's about useless. The money in the account has to be up to.

tonero230:
Did you send me a PM?

justwise:
I will expose your real intention here when i have your time, i know who you are.

justwise:
You don't know what you are talking about, point out one insult in my post. Don't deceive yourself, ask honest and genuine question and you will get an honest answer.


The question is: If you can sponsor yourself as you claimed then why do you need to work for sometime first before starting your course? Is that an insult?

mevisbleek:
Brother, nothing is easy in this life. When you think about how much go enter your account in 2 weeks and problem you gats solve home and abroad you go pipe down. Yeah you can get coins from other gig eg driving water tanker and all but the real coins is working on that platform. Its slowing down but one can stilll get a gig.

saxywale:
you think -45 plus wind chill(that's if you know what wind chill is ) is like harmattan shey or you think it's room temperature offshore Niger delta...lol. The Nigerians wey dey run from the job with their fingers still intact after some days tell u say dem no like money abi?

saxywale:
Drilling rig or service rig labour no easy ooo...lifting like 40kg frequently(free work out) and working in -45 degrees and very physical for over 11 hours a day....not for the faint hearted. The price of oil has slowed down the industry too. Most students in Alberta prefer safety watch..that one na easy job.

justwise:
Tell that to a year old baby, i know better.

Amefrica:
Are you kidding me? $500 on grocery shopping for a month? Total living expenses for a month $2,259? Haha wetin you dey chop? Camel and horse follow? Na inside pool you dey live? Your expenses really look unreal. Even CIC estimated yearly na $10,000. Your own don reach and pass $27,000, why na? When you never get family yet.

Even if na true, as a student you can always cut the cost, there are many things to use money to do, living extravagantly doesn't make any sense now - until you graduate.

Anyways, enjoy your life!