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TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 10:41pm On Sep 16, 2019
Owoch:
Finally got my visa but a bit late to resume school. No January intake for my course which means next year September is the next intake.
Frankrobbn1 you once told me it's possible to change school once you get to canada, is it possible to change it right here in Nigeria so I can find a school with January intake.
Yes you can change it even while in Nigeria but make sure when changing school From Nigeria, you change to the same program.

The reason for this is at the POE, you may be asked why you changed school. If you changed school and it is to a different program, you might have problems justifying the change of program but if it is the same program, the Immigration officer will understand that you could not wait till September and you had to Change school.

Please note, immediately you get a new offer from another school, you must notify CIC immediately via your online portal. All the best.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 8:30am On Sep 14, 2019
nicerichard05:
Buh I heard UK do not allow 3rd party sponsorship, like brother been ur sponsor
Yes but he can transfer that money to your account. All you need to do is allow that money be in your account for 28 days plus the period of your visa application (usually about 15- 30 working days).

Lets not derail this thread, you can seek more info on the UK student visa thread.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 8:06am On Sep 14, 2019
Nigerians love UK because

(1) Same time except during winter when it changes for 1 hour. I am losing valuable relationships in Nigeria already because of the time difference. To comment on nairaland and respond to whatssap messages has become trouble for me.

In Canada, they even have evening classes embarassed

(2) You can travel to Nigeria from the UK without much planning and cost of travel is cheap. I was looking at return tickets from Toronto to Nigeria and I am seeing ridiculous prices. Those ones in Manitoba, newfoundland and co, na die dem dey.

(3) Cheap Nigerian food and UK is second home to Nigerians. You will see Nigerians everywhere you go in UK. If you are in some cities in Canada, you go know say na you and God alone.

(4) Weather, Weather, Weather ...

(5) Nigerian foods in UK are cheap.

(6) Ease of visa application

(6) Oh and the Almighty pounds. If you have ever earned in pounds, you will miss UK. Infact, Canadian dollars feels like naira to me. I was a big boy in UK but Canada don humble me grin

I suggested UK for people who have gotten delays and those with second class and third class. The route we take does not matter, so far they get to Canada.

For now, Canada is still the best and easiest to get PR for International students. Don't dull my people.

Make I go sleep abeg.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 7:39am On Sep 14, 2019
Vesment:
as far as you work hard in uk, you must get PR.

Getting Indefinite Leave to remain (ILR) in UK is very very hard for international students except you do courses that are in very high demand. Why do you think so many Nigerians once they are done with masters come back home? Even with the introduction of a 2 years post study, getting a company to sponsor you is hard and with that, it still takes you working in the company for 5 years before you get ILR (do I need to tell you that if anything should happen within that 5 year period, the company can withdraw sponsorship). I am not scaring anyone, just trying to give a balanced perspective to this whole issue.

Canada is probably the only country in the world where you can get PR within 28 months (studies and work). 16 months of studies gives you a guaranteed 3 years PGW and once you get a job in any of the qualified categories by CIC, and work for 1 year, you can apply for PR. In some provinces it is even faster.

Even if you marry a citizen in UK, the best you will get is 2.5 years visa and then renew for another 2.5 years before you can get ILR. If you marry EU national, 5 years.

when i applied to sheffield hallam, i got admission in 1 week with 3000 pounds scholarship and even other nigerian students there will be hitting you up.
you cant compare uk to canada based on education.


You mentioned in one of your posts that UK schools are cheap, bruv UK schools ain't cheap.
If you have a first class from any Nigerian university, you are guaranteed of getting full funding in Canada once you are ready to apply to 2 - 3 schools. If you have a CGPA of at least 4.0 in a science related field from naija university, you will get full funding in Canada once you are patient and apply to many schools. I cant say same for UK.

By the way, the 3000 pounds Sheffield Hallalm offered you, na discount and na marketing strategy grin.

So see it this way, I want to sell a cloth for 5 naira, I tell people it is 8 naira but because I am a nice guy, I give them a discount of 3 naira. People will be happy I am giving them discount and they rush to buy from me but at the end of the day, I got what I wanted.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 1:35pm On Sep 12, 2019
waynee2baba:
Lmao these guys suppose get award for Marketing. Na dem
I Dey tell you grin
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 1:02pm On Sep 12, 2019
No wonder you will keep hearing write a good SOP, write a good LOE and the rest. So Na stylish marketing for their services dem Dey do for here.

You will hardly see any advice without write an SOP.

@austacus you been Dey talk am o grin
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 1:00pm On Sep 12, 2019
[quote author=obaxlove post=82161584][/quote]I am very happy you brought this up and you mentioned names. I trust justwise to do the needful. These applicants asked for review not to write SOP for them. What is wrong is wrong and I condemn charging applicants on this site in strong terms.

For all applicants, if anyone charges you or you have been asked to pay for anything on this forum, please mention their names and show proofs and let justwise do the rest.

If you want to charge people on this forum then do an advert and let the owner of nairaland Seun Osewa also have his cut. You can’t be making money off this site without paying the owner. Place an advert on Nairaland for your services if it is business you want to be doing here.

What you guys are codedly doing is taking advantage of applicants who are vulnerable.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 11:06am On Sep 12, 2019
Chukwuemekatehi:
I think many agents are on this forum. I was once asked to pay 100k by some one here for my SOP yo be vetted.
This is so sad. If anyone asks you for money on this forum, please report it. Of course, there are so many agents here.

obaxlove:
Why inboxhuh Say it here... these are the people ooo. They will nau start asking for money as if it's water... I have all my previous Visas with nairaland help with no kobo paid to anyone and I am also helping people now and I can't ever ask for kobo. I think I need to speak with justwise.... some persons need to be blocked here. Check my profile well I am not a baby on nairaland.
I also think applicants should ask questions on the forum and stop sending PM's.

We built this community by helping each other.
If anyone asks for money, please don't keep quiet about it, report to justwise with evidence ASAP.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 5:22am On Sep 12, 2019
nicerichard05:
So for UK, ur Brother can not act as your sponsor?
Yes they cannot except they have changed the rules.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 5:17am On Sep 12, 2019
I had to repost Bracha's critique of Someone's SOP to serve as a guide for all applicants.

If you follow that format by Bracha in your own words, then you are good to go.

[/b]Do not pay anyone to help you with SOP[b]
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 5:03am On Sep 12, 2019
waynee2baba:
Nicely said. Very apt and analytical too.
You too much boss.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 5:02am On Sep 12, 2019
SOPWriter:
Well done, Naijaforeigner.
Thanks boss.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 5:00am On Sep 12, 2019
Nellykuch:
Baba UK,I see you bro. Immediately I saw the write up I knew it will be you. Me bro,me paddy! Well said by the UK PM himself lol.
Hello ma,
grin grin grin
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 1:20pm On Sep 11, 2019
UK or Canada? Here is my take.

(1) There is no point sticking with Canada if they are trying to waste your time. It takes about 3-6 months to get a masters degree admission in Canada. In UK, it takes 5 working days to max of 1 month.

(2) In the UK, with a 2.2, you will get admission for masters and yes even with a third class, you will get masters admission in UK. In some UK schools, if you have HND, you can do a top up to BSC and then go for masters afterwards.

Instead of waiting to get admission for almost 4 months in Canada and then wait another 4 months for visa which is not guaranteed, you can beat all of that by getting admission to a UK school, get your visa within 15-30 working days or even make it faster by applying for priority or same day processing. UK student visa is straight forward and the easiest I have seen.

The only thing with UK student visa is you need to use your own account or parents account (or a combination of both). There is also an option of using a legal guardians account but I doubt if that can work in Nigeria as we don’t document these things. Do a Tuberculosis test and go for an interview. Trust me, the interview is easy.

However, I must say all students should always have the big picture in mind which is how can I get a PR. After 2 years post study, what next?

It is not that easy to get companies that will sponsor you but you can make it easy for yourself by getting a good result (most Nigerians get very good results in Canada and UK), get a job and apply for PR from the UK to Canada or if you are lucky to get a company that will sponsor you in UK, work for 5 years with the company and get your PR. Please when going for masters in UK, don’t waste money going for regular courses, go for courses where you can easily find jobs (do your research).

Why am I saying all this, time is money. If Canada is wasting your time, try UK since they now have post study and you can apply for PR to Canada from UK once you have worked for 1 year.

Also, most if not all schools in UK give admission for free (they don’t collect charges for application) and most masters in UK are 1 year or max of 16 months.

[/b]Please may I add, every information I have provided about UK admission and visa processing is based on my personal experience and visa knowledge while living in the UK for almost 5 years. Some processes might have changed. It is up to applicants to check the UK home office and schools website for current information on these processes.[b]



I must also say that for all students, even if you move to UK, please try Canada PR while in the UK because there is uncertainty with the outcome of UK’s Brexit and this night likely affect UK economy in the long run. But for now, take advantage of this opportunity.

Shalom.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner:
waynee2baba:
So the UK just brought back post-study visa... Canada needs to wake up and work on their 10 years processing time.
wow really? how many years post study?

If UK can give at least 2 years post study visa, Nigerians will go back to UK because they have fast processing visa times and UK student visa is at least 90% guaranteed once you have all documents complete.

2 years post study visa confirmed.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 3:06pm On Sep 08, 2019
@Bracha,

Congrats and welcome to Canada.
Wait, Canada is cold at the moment? Cold wey still Dey warm up, Wait till December/ January and your cold will be very very long �
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 12:56pm On Sep 03, 2019
Zzzz1234:
Thanks so much for your response, if I include family pictures( maybe us doing fun stuffs together) will that give a strong view of my family ties...really having difficulties working that angle
(1) you studied abroad, therefore your parents are more than capable to finance your studies in Canada - show proofs.

(2) On completion of your studies in Turkey, you came back to Nigeria to do your NYSC, this shows that you are planning for your future in Nigeria and always willing to come back after studies - show proof of NYSC certificate

(3) What is short term plan? Long term plan of owning a business in Nigeria? Write it in your LOE that the courses you will take in your PGC will shape or prepare you for your long term goal. Make sure you are specific, mention 1 or 2 modules from your program and how it will help your long term goal and the job opportunities in the Nigerian market for your program. Remember to be specific.

(3) Stress how you studied in Turkey without missing classes or breaking any of the rules. Therefore you understand the responsibilities of an international student bla bla bla

(4) stress the importance of having 2 degrees from different countries and the advantage it will give you in the Nigerian economy.

(5) Show documents of properties owned by your parents

I am typing form my phone so I can’t go further. Just make sure you structure your LOE very well, proof read for errors and have someone look at the LOE for you.

You will most likely not have issues with your SOA, so focus on writing a good LOE on your part and fathers part.

I suggest you give Bracha, Makano, Mcobex, Austacus or Frank your LOE for them to have a look through. Disturb them very well grin until they have a look. Once you have all your documents ready, you can post on this forum for everyone to have a second look before submission. All the best
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner:
chiwelaw

I did mine last year and I was offered admission within a week but there are many factors.

- If you apply early, you will get your admission fast. 2-3 weeks tops.

- If you apply to a very competitive program like project management, IT related programs, logistics and so forth, you might experience delays.

- When the program you are interested in no longer has available spots, you will be placed on a waitlist. This means you will only get an offer if any of the other applicants offered admission refuses to meet the condition, which is usually payment of 2300 Cad within 30 days.

- If you apply when the International office is very busy, getting admission will be delayed.

For example, next week school resumes. They will be busy with orientation, registration, admission deferrals and cancelations, tuition refunds and so forth.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner:
Austacus:
Aw far bro
I dey on vacation with my boss, I am not in Ottawa will be back next weekend.
[b]I fit help you arrange the woman wey dey cook for me [/b]make she arrange the food for you.
Just tell me how long you're staying in Ottawa.

The naij embassy is very efficient, they will attend to you real quick.
You get woman wey dey cook for you shocked You people wey dey Toronto and Ottawa, una dey enjoy. Na una dey enjoy this Canada money. Na better block dem dey pay una for that side grin

How long will I stay for? Just few hours.
I will arrive Ottawa on Tuesday morning, do everything I need at the embassy and return to London the same day via greyhound.

I have heard so many good things about the embassy in Ottawa. Few weeks back, I called and I was impressed with how the lady calmly answered all my questions.

There is no way I am leaving Ottawa without branching a naija restaurant to get better Amala wey fit make person sweat.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 9:51am On Aug 31, 2019
jessyeve:
It's laughable my dear, if you secured your first degree yourself, what stops you from securing another? Lack of confidence, u said it all, oyibo are humans too, they are not masquerades to be scared of, just believe in yourselves and in God too, most importantly.
at the bolded, exactly grin
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 9:20am On Aug 31, 2019
eh God, Nigerians get money o.

I am just here thinking, what if there was no Nairaland? Agents go dey build house for Banana Island o shocked

Even with the free information and free help on Nairaland, most applicants still don't have the confidence to read up and do the process themselves. There is just this fear Nigerians have when it comes to visa processing.

Life is funny, graduates paying ridiculous amount of money to agents (mostly non graduates), to help them with application and visa processing for post graduate studies in Canada grin

This life ehn ...
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 3:56am On Aug 31, 2019
Austacus:
Well, you've said my mind.

Procedural fairness letter on account statement doesn't necessarily mean that the SOA is fraudulent

If you submit an account statement from uncle, aunt, friends or from someone you don't know, you're prone to get the procedural fairness letter.
Austacus, longest time.

I dey come Ottawa, Nigerian Embassy, God willing on Tuesday, if you are free, we fit hook up.

I go need where I fit chop better amala, gbegiri and ewedu soup grin
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 3:52am On Aug 31, 2019
niskill:
Are you still at fanshawe college?
I want to send you PM pls.
I just replied your PM
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 7:15am On Aug 30, 2019
holart92:
Thanks man helpful but most importantly hope jail is out it
You are wasting your time not taking steps. You have 15 days to respond to your issue.

(1) Have you even confirmed if the agent actually used fake statements? That CIC suspects an account is fake does not actually mean it is fake, reason they gave you 15 days to respond.

Tell the agent to tell you the truth so you can know steps to take. Time is ticking...

There could still be a way out. Even if the agent confirms the statement is fake, write a letter to CIC telling them your truth. Don't just sit down and assume it is the end, fight.

Explain your truth and everything that transpired between you and the agent. You may be surprised you will not get a ban but rather a refusal.


Modified



Tell the agent to give you a copy of the Zenith bank statement he submitted, take it to zenith bank and confirm directly from the bank if it is fake or not. Don't just take the agents word for it.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 6:57am On Aug 30, 2019
niskill:
yes. that was the charges.
Interesting. When I applied last year via an agent, they charged me 25k naira for registration+ 100Cad for application.
Good news is, when you get your visa and resume your program, your application fee (100 Cad) will be returned to your school account..

I think Fanshawe mandating all applicants from Nigeria to use agents for admissions is sad as these agents may be overcharging applicants.

It is well.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 5:56am On Aug 29, 2019
niskill:
I believe this is for fanshawe college.
the agent charged me extra 50k too.
As per bolded, was this after you paid the 100Cad for your application?
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 5:54am On Aug 29, 2019
Vesment:
Please how long does it take to get passport back from stamping? The school am resuming in is trying to know if I can be given more time
London welcomes you. Your friend spoke to me about you yesterday night.

Passport return has been unpredictable. It could take anytime from 5 - 15 days and even longer in some cases. I remember last year, mine took 5 weeks.

School resumes next week. Send a copy of your passport request mail to Fanshawe and plead with them to give you 2-3 weeks extension.

Although they will likely suggest you defer if by next week you still do not have your stamped passport, but just plead with them.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 5:29am On Aug 29, 2019
Harpaa:
Hi bro, am a fanshawe student, please I will like to get some findings from you regards my visa processing. Did u paid the whole 8k for first term or 2300 the deposit. Awaiting ur response
The most important thing is to pay the 2300Cad deposit and then apply for your visa.

However, if you have the full 8000Cad, you can pay all.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 12:26am On Aug 18, 2019
waynee2baba:
Yeah... 4 weeks 6 days (Applied on the 14th of July)... No update o huh My programme doesn't start until October 31st... maybe they stalled the visa application or something
Ok bro, I am sure it will be out soon. God will perfect it.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 4:00am On Aug 16, 2019
waynee2baba:
Lol small thing I point out, everywhere just shake
How far Wayne, your application should be almost 5 weeks now. Any updates?
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 6:17am On Aug 13, 2019
Ayoola03:
Wow! Sounds great grin, am looking forward to enroll with fanshawe driving school for my G license this month.

there are 2washrooms and 1 half-bath. One washroom downstairs which is only used by me, the half-bath is in the middle floor close to the living room while the other washroom is in the upper floor shared by 3rooms.
Fanshawe driving school, cool.

A very good one with the house, I wish I saw this last year grin

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