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 Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 4:35am On Jan 09, 2020 |
Tawis06:No bro. |
| Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 4:34am On Jan 09, 2020 |
Samiattt:Just keep yourself busy with other things. I have a friend that applied for study permit renewal in Canada. The guy called me tonight saying today makes it 3 months he submitted his application and still no word from CIC. |
| Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 4:26am On Jan 09, 2020*. Modified: 5:23am On Jan 09, 2020 |
Laurendee: |
| Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 11:56pm On Jan 02, 2020 |
Zoeeee you are spamming the thread 4 Likes |
| Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 2:40pm On Dec 31, 2019 |
kaze4blues:They will place a visa ban on you because you did not provide the documents they asked for? Lol... I stand to be corrected on this but the embassy can never ask you to provide documents in 24 hours. At least, they will give you 7 days. This is to all applicants, please stay sharp this period. Most especially January - April. Most people have spent all their money in December and will look for ways to recoup money spent. Don’t let any agent use you to recover all the money they used in doing detty December. Avoid agents by all means necessary 6 Likes |
| Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 2:19pm On Dec 31, 2019 |
ibroh22:Yes it is possible. There is nothing you can do at the moment than to wait and be prayerful since you don’t have control of the process. If he bleeps up, your dad and uncle will handle him. Don’t bug him, be patient. All the best. |
| Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 2:16pm On Dec 31, 2019 |
Thebody:Fantastic! All the best bro. 1 Like |
| Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 7:32am On Dec 31, 2019 |
Zika123:You were denied by Uk twice, was it Tier 4 or visit visa? There are many schools for bachelors degree in Canada. All you need to do is determine the province you prefer to study, search for schools that offer your program, check admission requirements and apply. Then also read up on CIC requirements for UG visa application to know documents you need. All the best. |
| Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 7:25am On Dec 31, 2019 |
Thebody:Apologies for my very late response. I got your request but I am quite busy at the moment. I suggest you read the UK student thread and read up on the process and ask your questions there. If you still have any questions, I am available from Jan 13 to respond to your mail. P.s continue with your Canada application as well. All the best. 1 Like |
| Travel › Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Naijaforeigner: 2:30pm On Dec 30, 2019 |
Jejebabaa:“”It’s the sacrifice we do for family if truly the person values his family more than his job” I enjoyed the conversation between you guys. However, it is wrong to assume that just because the hubby is in Nigeria earning cool cash while wife is in Canada with kids means the hubby does not value family. What we see on the outside is the huge pay and we easily conclude that is why they are apart or the hubby values money or job more than the family. So wrong! We don’t have information on other factors that made such families take that decision. Let’s be slow to judge and understand that our personal opinion on family values, as good as it is, does not make it the rule. It will surprise you that some families are better off living apart. This is a discussion for another day. In all, every family should do what works for them. Our opinion of what life/ family should be varies and should be respected. Shalom. 20 Likes |
| Travel › Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Naijaforeigner: 2:47pm On Dec 29, 2019 |
epdcan:Please if there is any WhatsApp group for people in London ontario, I am interested. I live in london. Thank you. |
| Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 2:14pm On Dec 20, 2019 |
jogojogo:He should proceed with a Masters degree related to his current work experience. It is easier that way. All the best. 1 Like |
| Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 2:12pm On Dec 20, 2019 |
Thebody:The only thing I will advise is for you to tell your TRUTH with a letter of explanation to the visa officer. The good thing is you are using your own SOA so you can also apply for UK UG admission and process the visa for both Canada and UK. I was 27 years when I went for undergraduate studies in UK with NO travel history (fresh passport) and from UK moved to Canada. No one can tell you about your chances but you will never know until you try. I wish you all the best. 5 Likes |
| Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 12:48am On Dec 19, 2019 |
victorholar1290:Thank God you have not paid the deposit. DO NOT apply to that school. People should try and read the first page of this thread and at least go through CIC site to at least know the key things involved in this process. 1 Like 1 Share |
| Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 10:51am On Dec 18, 2019 |
passenger1984:I am in full support of everything Mroyato told you. However, I must add that I personally beleive anyone can get visas be it for college or masters degree from Nigeria. I will recommend two universities for your program. First, University of Newfoundland. A Nairalander with a lower CGPA is doing his masters in a related program in Newfoundland. Second, contact lecturers of University of Alberta and indicate you are interested in going for a taught or course based masters in your program of choice. If you don’t get masters admission into any of those schools, don’t waste more money trying other schools. Just apply for post graduate diploma in a college or university. I wish you all the best. |
| Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 2:38am On Dec 18, 2019 |
RealTrump:Why don’t you believe in diploma? |
| Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 2:29am On Dec 18, 2019 |
IboBoyNuel:College certificate. 2 Likes |
| Travel › Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Naijaforeigner: 2:44pm On Dec 13, 2019 |
Enemyofpeace:Na so the matter be almost everywhere. Well, on how to meet people, church, schools, Tim Horton, pubs or restaurants, dating apps. The society here seems to favor meeting people virtually than physically. Forget all that sexual harassment fear... mostly exaggerated. Once you don’t over step boundaries and not rolling with underage girls or those junkies, you cannot be accused of sexually harassing anyone. Go to pubs, yes white pubs, speak to random people start up conversations with people and don’t be scared of hearing ladies tell you NO. Trust me, most of them are bored as well but you have to be bold to know where, how and the right moment to approach them. Also, another mistake people make here is trying to meet only Nigerians. We spent over 20 years of our lives with Nigerians why come to Canada and meet only Nigerians again? Meet Indians, Canadians, Jamaicans and this is only possible by going to where these people hang out. 20 Likes 5 Shares |
| Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 5:06pm On Dec 07, 2019 |
canadaman18:You are spot on! Nothing in life is guaranteed. We can only hope and pray for the best. |
| Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 10:41am On Dec 05, 2019 |
Frankrobbn1:I don't know why applicants think visa officers will easily believe that a company will invest that much on a fresh employee. @porchy Is the company a multinational? Do they have history of spending that much on employees and you can show proofs? Why will they spend over 10,000Cad on you and not someone else? Too many questions Honestly, for you to justify why a company will invest that much on a recent employee with little to no experience, you will need a very good LOE. It is not impossible but it is very challenging. As Frank suggested, just use SOA of a family member. 1 Like |
| Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 10:25am On Dec 05, 2019 |
I will add some things quickly... - Also, you are allowed to take 4 months break on the completion of your first program (PGC) before going for a second program. During this break, you can work full time. On completion of your first 1 year PGC degree, if you don't get a full time job, you can decide to go for a second program. - It is what your school writes on your program completion letter that most times determine the length of your PGWP. There is a school in Canada (name withheld) that allow students complete their degree in 1 year instead of the 16 months duration for the program. However, the school writes 16 months on students completion letter when they graduate and students end up getting 3 years PGWP. - People go for second programs not just for 3 years PGWP but to switch careers. I know someone who had his first PGC in International business and then second program in Insurance. He presently works with a big insurance company in Ontario. The choice of going for a second program was strategic and an opportunity to switch. All that similar career progression stress applicants from Nigeria are made to pass through does not really apply when you are renewing your study permit in Canada. - The downside of having a 1 year visa is if you decide to go for a second program, you will need to apply for study permit again while in Canada. Do you really want to go through that stress again? for those using third party sponsors, will your sponsor be available to give you their SOA the second time? If you know you need 3 years PGWP, just get your 2 years visa for a PGD from Nigeria straight up. - Having a 3 years PGWP does not place you under any pressure to apply for jobs immediately school is over. A friend of mine who applied for his PGWP in September is in India at the moment for 3 months break. He will come back to Canada almost same time his PGWP will be approved and then start job hunting. 4 Likes 1 Share |
| Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 9:44am On Dec 05, 2019*. Modified: 10:31am On Dec 05, 2019 |
canadaman18:I wrote this some days ago ...I have reposted below but removed some information which I felt was unnecessary. If you can get visa for 1 year PGC from Nigeria in a program of your choice, there is really no need going for a second program. You can get a NOC job once you are done with your one year PGC which qualifies you for PR. Once you are done with your one year program, you wait for your program completion letter (usually 2 weeks after program end date) and then apply for PGWP. Once you have applied for PGWP you are allowed to work full time (not before applying for PGWP). PGWP takes about 3-4 months before you get it. About one month to the end of your program, you start applying for jobs in your industry. Apply to jobs in your city, province, outside your city and outside your province. I can assure you, you will get a job before your PGWP comes out (infact, within 2 months of graduating from your program tops). This saves you paying $14,000-16,000 for another PGC. One Indian girl finished her PGC program in London, Ontario August, she got a job in September in Winnipeg. She had to move from London to Winnipeg. She spent 1 month on the job, she got bored and kept applying for jobs and got another job in Ottawa paying her $23/hr. According to her, she sent out over 50 applications, went for 7 interviews and got 3 job offers from August till date.The money is small, applying for over 50 jobs can be stressful but if you ask me, the stress is worth it, if it saves you paying another college money. You should only go for a second program if you have the money and it is absolutely necessary. You will get a job on completion of your first program if you have a good result, willing to move around Canada and attend a good college. Before I forget, if you decide to go for a 1 year PGC or 2 year PGD, if your program has a co-op option, you should choose it. An opportunity to get work experience before graduating is always a bonus. While doing co-op, the company may retain you or you can network from there. I wish you all the best. Modified 8 months PGC gets you 1 year PGWP I just checked my email and noticed it took my school 3 weeks to send me program completion letter. On the program completion letter, it states 1 year as program duration even though the program was for 8 months 6 Likes 1 Share |
| Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 1:58am On Dec 04, 2019 |
Mooliku:Apply for SOWP and she will get it. I know 3 people that applied for visiting visas for their spouses and were all denied until they applied for SOWP. One of them, a regular on this forum, arrived Toronto 2 weeks ago on SOWP. Make sure you show transcripts from your school, tuition fee receipt, evidence of a suitable accommodation for her stay when she arrives and of course, a good SOA and so forth. All the best. 1 Like |
| Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 1:16am On Dec 04, 2019 |
ralfudoh:They still give TRV's everyday. I see new people coming in from Nigeria to London, ON. Although I must admit that there is an element of luck/grace to this Canada TRV. All the best to all applicants. 3 Likes |
| Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 1:08am On Dec 04, 2019 |
Frankrobbn1:God bless you Frank. 1 Like |
| Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 7:16am On Nov 29, 2019 |
@Slimmsyyetty Also, if you can get visa for 1 year PGC from Nigeria in a program of your choice, there is really no need going for a second program. You can get a NOC job once you are done with your one year PGC which qualifies you for PR. Once you are done with your one year program, you wait for your program completion letter (usually 2 weeks after program end date) and then apply for PGWP. Once you have applied for PGWP you are allowed to work full time (not before applying for PGWP). PGWP takes about 3-4 months before you get it. About one month to the end of your program, you start applying for jobs in your industry. Apply to jobs in your city, province, outside your city and outside your province. I can assure you, you will get a job before your PGWP comes out (infact, within 2 months of graduating from your program tops). This saves you paying $14,000-16,000 for another PGC. One Indian girl finished her PGC program in London, Ontario August, she got a job in September in Winnipeg. She had to move from London to Winnipeg. She spent 1 month on the job, she got bored and kept applying for jobs and got another job in Ottawa paying her $23/hr. According to her, she sent out over 50 applications, went for 7 interviews and got 3 job offers from August till date.The money is small, applying for over 50 jobs can be stressful but if you ask me, the stress is worth it if it saves you paying another college money. Infact, all the guys and girls I roll with (about 7 of them), that we graduated together in August have all gotten jobs. And I mean every one of them. The ones in london Ontario are getting paid between $16-18 for full time entry level jobs and they are still waiting for PGWP. I must be honest, the money they are paid is very very small but getting PR and the Canadian work experience is the first priority. You should only go for a second program if you have the money and it is absolutely necessary. You will get a job if you have a good result, willing to move around Canada and attend a good college. Before I forget, if you decide to go for a 1 year PGC or 2 year PGD, if your program has a co-op option, you should choose it. An opportunity to get work experience before graduating is always a bonus. While doing co-op, the company may retain you or you can network from there. I wish you all the best. 13 Likes |
| Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 6:53am On Nov 29, 2019 |
slimmsyyetty:The same money you will show for 1 year PGC is more than enough to show for 2 years PGD visa once the SOA has good cash flow. Yes you can get a second program in the same college or another college within the months left on your visa but the best option is to always apply early even before the current program ends. Infact, for competitive programs, your school will most likely tell you to apply months in advance, don’t leave it till when you are done with your program. |
| Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 1:02am On Nov 28, 2019 |
slimmsyyetty:Under normal conditions, your sister will get visa for the entire length of her program plus additional 3 months. In some cases, she could get more or less. 2 Likes |
| Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 2:58pm On Nov 27, 2019 |
Freshprince777:They don’t offer PGWP eligible programs. Check the link below. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/prepare/designated-learning-institutions-list.html#wb-auto-25 1 Like |
| Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 6:07am On Nov 26, 2019 |
Linzo ... Yes on Saturday I leaked a vital information which we don't let out to the public but you counter it....[b] Who are the "we"?  you be visa officer? lol"[/b]...IRCC have a list of universities in Nigeria which they give preference for study permit..."[b] Do you have proofs to this or you came about this conclusion just because you happen to know few people from federal universities that got their visas approved? There are thousands of study permit applications to Canada from Nigeria and you cannot use the few people you know in real life or on Nairaland to make such conclusions. Meanwhile, I did a little digging on you. You claim to be a first class graduate from a federal University in Nigeria working in a multinational company. For someone that knows so much about Canada (you know the list of universities the visa officers have), I am shocked you are trying to process Germany student visa where you need blocked funds and not Canada where you can easily use 150,000 naira SOA to get study permit (according to you). Anyways, I wish you all the best in your Germany study visa application. 7 Likes |
| Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 16 by Naijaforeigner: 5:43am On Nov 26, 2019 |
Linzo:You need to read up on the above on CIC website. Also, someone asked a question, Frank replied, instead of you to give your suggestion to the person who asked the question, you rather chose to attack Frank. You have been on attack mode since last week, I honestly don't know what you are on about. While I appreciate the need to have more people contribute on this thread so that we look at this visa issue from different angles (and not just from the regular gurus perspective all the time) it is needless to start attacking people. 6 Likes |
| Travel › Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Naijaforeigner: 3:20am On Nov 21, 2019 |
Phocusjosh:Hello bro, I just responded. 1 Like |
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