Nice one guys. Feeling most peeps in this community especially tnuola, she's been dedicated. With God's providence our expectations will be meet.

Huzzie:

This shouldn't be a big deal; I think they just want to be aware of any changes made for easy identification. I changed from Centennial college to Brock university in May 2014 and my current Study permit has Centennial on it, whenever I have to present my study permit they keep asking why I changed school. So if the policy was in place before I changed school, I won't have to be explaining myself every time. If you want to change school, inform the school first so that they could at least direct you on what to do because a school like Brock don't interfere with CIC related matters but they would direct you. All the best.

Thanks, i really appreciate your response. I was a bit confused because someone (education/immigration consultant) told me it was not going to be easy to change especially because i want to change from a PG business prog to an IT undergrad diploma prog, but the few sudents over there said it should not be a problem also. Thanks again, i am encouraged and more assured that i will end up doing what i enjoy and wish to do.

Hello everyone,
from the cic website i have noticed they are new rules regarding change of schools or courses as at june 2014

please can any one give insight as to changing schools or course of study after ariving canada from the one that was the basis of TRV/STUDY PERMIT.
i am aware the first step is getting admission to the school you want to change to and notifying the cic....
MY QUESTION is, in a case when u want to transfer from a PGD prog to an Undergraduate Diploma, are there any peculiarities or problems associated with that and does it fall under the category of change of level as stated below(copied from the cic website), which requires applying for a new study permit.


http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/study-changes.asp

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If you applied for a study permit to attend a post-secondary institution after June 1, 2014, you must notify Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) via your MyCIC account every time you change institutions. [color=#006600]You are not required to apply for a new study permit when changing institutions that are at the same level of study (e.g., from a college to a university).

For example, you must notify CIC if you submit a letter of acceptance from the University of Ottawa when you apply for your study permit but then transfer to Carleton University once you arrive in Canada.

You are not required to notify CIC when you change institution if:

you applied for a study permit prior to June 1, 2014;
you were issued a study permit to attend an institution at the primary or secondary level; or
you obtained a study permit as the family member of a study or work permit holder (i.e., you were not required to submit a letter of acceptance when applying for a study permit).
I COPIED THIS FROM THE CIC SITE.
thanks

Hello everyone, from the cic website i have noticed they are new rules regarding change of schools or courses as at june 2014

please can any one give insight as to changing schools or course of study after ariving canada from the one that was the basis of TRV/STUDY PERMIT.
i am aware the first step is getting admission to the school you want to change to and notifying the cic....
MY QUESTION is, in a case when u want to transfer from a PGD prog to an Undergraduate Diploma, are there any peculiarities or problems associated with that and does it fall under the category of change of level as stated below(copied from the cic website), which requires applying for a new study permit.


http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/study-changes.asp

[/font][font=Lucida Sans Unicode][font=Lucida Sans Unicode][/font]
[color=#990000]If you applied for a study permit to attend a post-secondary institution after June 1, 2014, you must notify Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) via your MyCIC account every time you change institutions. [color=#006600]You are not required to apply for a new study permit when changing institutions that are at the same level of study (e.g., from a college to a university).

For example, you must notify CIC if you submit a letter of acceptance from the University of Ottawa when you apply for your study permit but then transfer to Carleton University once you arrive in Canada.

You are not required to notify CIC when you change institution if:

you applied for a study permit prior to June 1, 2014;
you were issued a study permit to attend an institution at the primary or secondary level; or
you obtained a study permit as the family member of a study or work permit holder (i.e., you were not required to submit a letter of acceptance when applying for a study permit).[/color]
I COPIED THIS FROM THE CIC SITE.
thanks

Solo8:


hello,
27 yrs is nothing here, you are pretty young. There are a lot of people in their 30's and 40's that go to school here(i had a guy that almost 50 doing B.Eng in my program). I'm not sure how that affects your visa but as for school application, it actually gives you an advantage to be a mature student.

With your experience you can qualify for some graduate certificate and advance diploma programs from some colleges even if you didn't do a tech prog. for your undergrad. You just need to search a bit. I just did a quick search and I found one that takes people with a business degrees, which is basically what you have.

The 2 things you have to think of is how much money you have saved up. I would suggest doing a college 1 or 2 yr program so you can get back to work quickly.

Ps. When searching for IT schools, you might run into some stupid schools like everest and other for profit colleges, don't even think about those. They'll take your money and no one will employ you. Only apply to publicly funded schools.

Cheers

Thanks for the advice. I will keep all in mind.

I am relatively new here @just wise @solo8 and everyone in the house good day, pls i need your opinion and suggestions

i want to do a program in information technology/systems technology. My situation is not so straight forward. Information technology has always been something ive been interested and excited about right from time, but i ended up studying ACCOUNTING and i am currently working in an AUDIT FIRM. During my undergraduate days i did short courses in computer system maintenance and repair (A+) and networking(CCNA) at aptech, tho i did not end up doing the certification exams, i used the knowledge gained to setup a computer and accessories sales and support/repair business while in the university. after completing my bsc i tried to get into IT support positions in organization but was unsuccessful because i did not have a background in IT or enough relevant experience.

I currently have an opportunity to study in canada, and am looking at doing a program in computer systems technology/technician. The problem i have is i don't qualify for most or even all of the post graduate/degree diploma in IT because i dont have the required academic background in IT/compt sci or work experience in the IT field. The better option here is an undergraduate diploma/advanced diploma 2/3yrs respectively, i don't mind doing an undergraduate program again since its something i really want, but i am concerned if i could be at a disadvantage for college applications and especially for visa applications because of my age and because of lack of continuity as per i already ave a degree in accounting

My question is can my age disqualify me from doing a diploma or disqualify me from getting a study permit.
Thank you

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