Did you get a request for medicals? Cost depends on where you do it 28k IOM, 40k in Abuja.
They don't check the genotype so you should be fine (though your hemoglobin might give it away). Just be positive and hope for the best.
You'll most likely have to defer because it takes on average 2 weeks after medicals to receive passport with TRV.

lamama1:
Nice pple,

I am grateful o for dis, pls how much does it cost to do medicals? And pls is it possible for me to be denied cos my genotype is SC?? Cos my school has resumed like 2 weeks ago. Please pple answer me... Thank you

I'll say you should apply. The fact that you're not working shouldn't be a problem. You are a stay at home mom & that is your home tie: the fact that you'll come back to care of your other 3 children.

All the best.

bonen:
Dear Nairalanders I sincerely need your good advise. My husband and I have decided to send our 15 year old almost 16 in October to Canada to a boarding school / university preparation school as he just finished his SSCE. Because his a minor the school advised that one of us should apply along with him, we had planned the both of us but we have 3 younger children and after reading this thread I think it is better one applys, it is to drop him off at the school and turn back. Tuition has been paid, the school appointed a guardian and we have all the documents, property, tenants agreement for our property balance on SOA is above 30m.... My question is who should go. I am not currently working so I am scared they will use it against me, although we travel yearly abroad as a family so hopefully won't be rejected on travel history, On the other hand my husband has a coma with a US refusal in 2011, I am worried that this will affect his chances. Because if he is refused I am worried of my don going to school alone, although the school has said that they will pick him at the airport...me or my husband who do you think is more likely to be refused. God bless as you answer.

Sorry to hear about your plight. What program are you applying to? What are your research interests?
It could be that the structure of your email doesn't properly address what they are looking for. You probably have some of the experience they need but you need to market yourself to them.


For a research statement, you can find samples online or through university libraries. You'll need to identify a subject area & then identify a question you would like to find an answer to, that'll be the basis for your research statement.

Sjvictor21:
Hello NairaLanders,

Please i need help, I have sent close to 30 mails to different professors all around schools in Canada, asking if any of them can supervise me. Most of them end up telling me that they need students with extensive research experience, or students that can apply for external funding. Please biko, how do i go about this? I am a final year medical student, where am i suppose to get such experience? or does this have to do with the way i write my emails? Some of the professors do not even bother to reply me. Another question is that, how do i write a research statement for heaven's sake. This is getting frustrating. Please kindly help.

I'm not in Vancouver but usually off-campus residence is cheaper.

Jobs has been covered extensively in Part 8 but in summary, it depends on where you are, what your skill set is & what you're willing to do. The easiest jobs to come by are usually labour intensive & pay minimum wage (or just a little more) which differs depending on the province. Students work 20hrs/wk term time so money earned isn't that much, say $650-$700/month after tax deductions.
Not everyone gets jobs that offer up to 20hrs/wk though.

Britney247:
Hi guys, please I have a few questions I would like to ask....what's the best and cheapest accommodation plan as a student in canada On campus or off campus?

How realistic is it to get a job to do while studying and how much on the average can you earn?

Anyone here studying at vancouver island university
Currently or someone who has gotten admission for spring session? I would like to ask some specific questions.

PM me. I can help.

thesoj:
I can help you proofread it if you are willing to wait up to a week and half.

Yes, you'll need to study if you want to get a good score. Writing & listening are usually challenging for candidates who aren't well prepared.
You can find materials online.
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@thesoj rightly answered this question.

tnuola:


Rolandy 's case is different, he can actually work full time once he has his sin number, he's to resume in january, so he's not breaking any rules.

The other person, is to resume already and wants to defer/take a break to work and make money.

I know someone that got in before resumption date and worked fulltime before school resumed in sept, and offcourse it was legal.

Congratulations VickyRotex!
Montreal awaits you.

VickyRotex:
"Oba awon Oba Kabiesi, Only You can do these things, There is no one else like You"

After the long wait, it was worth it.

It was once and for All!

The account balance counts as well as evidence of sponsor's assets eg fixed deposits, bonds, rental property. If these are available and the account balance is a little low, it can still fly. But they have to be either assets that can be easily liquidated or steady sources of income.

Canadapikin:
My tuition is $14200 yearly. My concern is, is the closing balance very important as both accounts are running account. I mean accounts that are very active i.e money flows through it steadily so it's not like a bulk lodgement once in a while. Thanks

Average is about 1000CAD/month but if you're very frugal, you can manage $800-$900/month

Accommodation 400-500 (shared 2-5bedroom apartment)
Food - 200-300
Transport/ phone - 82+30 (transport could be cheaper if you're under 25yo)
Miscellaneous- $100-$200 (eg winter clothing)

P.s: these are very conservative costs. Try to plan to have a little more, to avoid unnecessary stress.

flgd:
Please what is the average cost of living in canada (montreal)

From experience of others on this thread, you've to wait till you get another email stating the same thing but a new date (in about 5 days time) before going to collect your passport.

Since you did upfront medical you've to hope for the best that your application has been approved. Otherwise, you'll have to reapply as there would be no further passport request.

Broschocolata:
I just checked my application status. it read:

Visa application, tracking ID No.2015..............– Your processed passport has been dispatched
1. When should I go to CVAC to collect my processed passport
2. Having already done upfront medical, what will I be required to do after receiving my passport
3. Will CIC ask for my passport again after this stage if when the result of my application is positive.... or is this the stage of TRV
4. If they ask for my passport again can I send it to CIC by courier. I live far from Lagos

8.4M dollars - more than enough
8.4M naira - on the low side because you've to add living costs about $10,000 for yourself and about $5000 for your spouse. Also, the VO doesn't expect you to empty your sponsor's account since he has needs of his own.

afolaseg:
Hello Nairaland Friends, am new in this forum and pls i want to apply for a study permit and for my spouse too but i dont know how to apply for my spouse... i mean the document to download and fill for my spouse application.. my sponsor has $8.4m on his statement of account and i have 2m in my statement but the course i wanna study cost 11000cad for a year and 22000cad for 2years... will the statement of account be okay for us?

@ CocoLav
@sholay2011
Welcome to Canada! All the best as you settle in for the school year.

For those asking about schools & where to start from. Here is the link with a list of helpful information compiled by Richcasey & posted by thesoj recently.
@flgd
@austinebode

thesoj:
Here it is.

Congratulations to all those who recently received their TRV or approval mails. All the best with last minute preparations.

Those who were delayed after waiting so long, it must be a really hard pill to swallow but please do not relent, your day of rejoicing will soon be here as well.

And to those still waiting, I pray you get your TRVs approved.

There's interac (email) money transfer here in Canada but it's between Canadian banks. Usually you transfer the money from your bank account via online banking & the person gets a notification and can deposit the amount into his/her own account. I don't think it works from an account based elsewhere though. Let the person know you're not in Canada yet & find an alternative means of payment.

ayooluwatoni:

Thanks TheSoj, I need to send some amount of money to someone in Canada and the person want me to send it through Email Money Transfer; and honestly speaking, I have no idea what that means, apart from paypal. Unfortunately the person won't accept paypal.

The student work permit comes with a condition: "actively registered in a course of study", deferring the admission means one doesn't meet that condition, therefore any work done will be illegal 'under the table' work. As a result of the legal aspect, the individual would be limited to shady opportunities which generally do not pay much or respect labor laws ie some employers might not pay up as at when due & you can't complain since na illegal tinz.

justicia:
For people in Canny already, is it possible to enter Canny and defer your admission for one semester just because you want to try work and gather some money. I mean off the record work, not the usual 20hrs per week student work. A friend is planing to do that and has asked me for advise. Onyeoma and all my Godfathers for here, over to you o.

My brother, no be so o. The offer to help cuts across gender . Abi you sef dey come Montreal?

kosplateau:

u just dey hustle babes...hahaha.

I'll say yours is one of the rare cases. I remember reading about one or two cases like that but unlike you, after the long silence their application was denied. Cases like yours are probably why they state the average processing time as 51weeks on their website. Your story is encouraging though it must've been hard waiting all those months. And to think they held onto your passport too (so even if you wanted to apply elsewhere you couldn't). Congratulations!! You finally overcame. Where are you headed?

Charles1694:
I'm new here. I applied for visa on November 2014, did my Biometrics on 9th of Dec. 2014, did my medicals January 2015, my passport was requested for on April 2015, got my visa August 27th 2015. It was not easy it took serious patience and the grace of God. I just want to know if anyone that applied when I applied experienced the same long proccessing time of more than 8 months. Thank you.

Hi VickyRotex,

Always nice to see someone coming to Montreal. Make CIC stamp your TRV quick quick, Sept 8 is round the corner.
PM'ed you. Let me know if I can help in anyway.

VickyRotex:


School: Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec.

I can imagine, if only you found NL earlier & didn't expend that amount on agent.

Quick question: was your program a PG certificate, PGD or advanced diploma?

TempusQ:
DELAYED
Humber College
Program: Supply Chain Management.
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Usually, passport request means TRV.
Congratulations.

jpepper:
So I got a passport request, pls does passport request mean trv or do dey stamp denail on passport too?I need to know so I can begin to book accommodation,flight etc. No time at all,school don start

He can but he has to take the following into consideration:

1) he'll be asked at the POE why he is coming in so early, it doesn't mean he won't be allowed in though.

2) he would be unable to register for his program (since his admission is for January) and as such would not qualify for the work permit just yet. It's only for actively registered students.

3) he would therefore be incurring expenses (room & board)

4) he would have to endure 3-4 months of cold weather prior to the start of his program.

In sum, he can but he should plan properly towards it. Some people try to enroll in some courses which count towards their credit.

dgman11234:
A friend just received his TRV, his program is to start by January 2016, what is the earliest possible time for him to travel? Can he travel by next month?

It's either you apply alone & then apply for your husband and son later or you get a co-sponsor.

The funds you stated are insufficient to convince the VO. You need a more buoyant SOA to pull off a successful application for your son & yourself.

Things VO takes into consideration include: his childcare fees, clothing & supplies, in addition to your tuition, room & board. Also, there has to be a buffer (about 20-30%) of your total SOA left for your husband's upkeep. After calculating all your needs.

Sorry about the delays but it can be remedied.

dabson2020:
but i will like for him to come me, is it possible to apply for him and my hubby after mine has been approved?

It is true that completing a 2yr program makes you eligible for a longer (3yr work permit) but you can also stay back following a 1yr program.

Also, it is possible to work and study though you're only allowed 20h/wk during school time and full-time during the holidays. Given that you have limited hours to work per week and the types of jobs usually available to students, it might be a challenge raising the full tuition for the 2nd year. However, if you work really hard, you might get opportunities for funding, or grants which might tide you over. Also, some schools are understanding and let you negotiate payment schemes.

charlesemeka85:
2yrs cus i intend staying back. Also after paying my 1st year tuition fee can i raise enough money to pay for the next academic section while studying and working?

Am I right in assuming that the reference letter is meant to serve as a home tie i.e. The individual's commitment and involvement in a "community" project?

In that case, the fellowship leader should give a brief introduction of the house fellowship & their activities, the applicant's involvement and contribution to the group. The future projects of the fellowship and possibility of the applicant contributing further upon his/her return. The fact that he/she would be missed and how seeing the individual is committed to always contributing to his/her immediate environment, you anticipate that he/she would be an asset to the university/college environment in Canada.

ddestiny:
Hello house, please what can a pastor/house fellowship leader write as a recommendation/reference letter unbehalf of a TRV applicant ?. The applicant is an Assistant House Felowship Leader that want to submit his Study Visa application next week and want to submit the letter along with the package or does anyoune has a sample of such letter ?. Awaiting your usual prompt responses/contribution.

Seeing as you've almost completed your ACCA certification, you might be able to make the switch. You would need to identify a few schools with programs that interest you and then apply.
Some might require you to take some preliminary courses in finance but you should be able to find something. All the best with your plans.

P.S: @richcasey has a list of useful links which includes colleges & universities. You could start from there.

aliACCA:
GOOD day house, i'm ALI from Ghana..just graduated from University where i studied political science. Currently, i intend to divert into finance. I want to know my chance of gaining admission in this field and any recommendation as to which university i should look at....

by the i am an ACCA Final student. thanks

@2grozz & Graviton2: all the best with your refiring.

@haykinsfx: Hope you get an MSc or PG certificate admission so you can refire.

@Turpsie: happy for you

All TRV hopefuls (ada4all, ayooluwatoni et al) pray the wait ends soon & with good news to boot!

Bon weekend y'all!

I agree that your best bet is to have your spouse sponsor you & usually the application should be from your country (I.e where you've permanent residency). Your residency in Egypt appears to be temporary (since it's only till December), so you might want to apply from your country. Also, be aware that it does take a while to process these types of visas.

Without meaning to pry, it might be important to review your employment status (are you currently a student), just wondering why that was also checked as a reason for the visa refusal.

Canada is pretty wary of people marrying their citizens just for immigration purposes, hence the need to be rigorous in preparing your immigration permit application. I wish you all the best and hope you are able to join your wife soon.

Kindmind25:
I mean I need advise on what step to take again for my next application....

Hi,
Like Ayo already mentioned, it shouldn't be a problem since you've all documents to show legal custody. You might need a consent letter from the father authorizing you to travel with her (but that's not your question). You need proof of funds for your tuition, food & board as well as childcare services for your daughter since you have to study full-time. You would probably be better off with a co-sponsor as it might be tough convincing the VO with $8M for you both.

Don't be discouraged, it is very possible. Just be prepared to show that you've got a good plan, research childcare services in or around your school, and include those details in your application. You'll get your TRV.

zizicomputer:


i want to go do a 2years masters
1 have a daughther and would like to go with her if possible.
does anyone know anyone who has succeeded this way before?
i am a single mother. .

You've a very good CGPA. You might be eligible for funding. Don't limit yourself to just applying to schools with low tuition.

cutiefy:
tanx ayooluwatoni, my cgpa is over 4.0 . do u ve any idea, the school I can apply with low tuition. tanx