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DID YOU KNOW??

Many of us were not prepared for this, and no one really told us.

There’s something called INTEGRATION INTO THE SYSTEM IN CANADA?

This isn’t about how much money you brought or your status back home in Nigeria. It’s about your character and how you adjust to a new environment.

You must prepare to integrate. No matter how much you came with, a time will come when you’ll want to start earning in dollars. That’s when the real test begins.

Integration means many things: finding a job, studying for your driving test, using maps to get around, and most importantly, being humble enough to ask questions and seek help. You can learn how to integrate quickly.

But the list doesn’t stop there.

Many assumptions and plans you made before arriving may not give you the same results here. Real life hits differently.

Bottom line: Integrate fast. Be intentional. Seek information.

Some people have access to strong networks and first-hand information in Canada. But many don’t. If you’re one of those without inside connections, your success will depend on how quickly and wisely you choose to integrate.

Submit it physically, and go and pick it up yourself physically.

Rae3355:
Hi,

Please I need advice - My sister received passport request last week for her course starting in May - 5th May 2025.
Is there an expedited way to sent her passport and get it back in one week or less?

Thanks

Kaykaychizzy:
My study permit application was refused yesterday. So sad about it.
The VO said " your assets and financial situation are insufficient to support the stated purpose of travel for yourself". And that they're not satisfied I'll leave Canada after my studies.

My agent submitted all the required documents from my sponsor (brother), which includes his company account, Cac, building property evaluation, tax clearance, birth certificate and ID cards and also attached my own personal bank account statement which does not have enough money in it.

Please what can I do about this in order to see if I can reapply and defer my admission to September intake?
Thanks.

Have you found a way out yet?
If not, I can guide you on some steps to take after asking some questions.

Winnyluv:
I really need assistance. How do I start the study visa application? I want to apply for myself and my dependents. How do I go about biometric and medicals?
Old or new portal?

Please help!!

Create account on IRCC portal. GC KEY or Username and Password. There are columns for your Medicals and Biometrics in the new portal. You may need to upload them or merge them with your documents in the old portal. But you can use any of the two. Only that the MB allocation in the new portal is smaller than the old portal.

All the best.

Davido97:
Hello guys, please my sister and her fiancée applied for the study visa since may 2024 and up till now they have not gotten any message from IRCC for biometrics . Please is this normal or there is a backlog on this ?

Hello guys, please my sister and her fiancée applied for the study visa since may 2024 and up till now they have not gotten any message from IRCC for biometrics . Please is this normal or there is a backlog on this ?

Only visitor's visa takes this long. I'll advise they mail IRCC or go there physically with all the documents they submitted. Its already one year. Ridiculous.
Reach out so i can ask further questions to get some clarity and to define progression.

All the best.

JMG12:
If all the funds you require is available in your account, then you don't need to submit his SOA.

There is something called Financial Support Letter and it has a approved standard by IRCC. Make sure you include this letter. Articulate well your Source of Funds and ensure a proper tabulation that shows the flows of funds and the ones you have direct access to which is very key.

With all that, you should be good to go.


All the best.

9jaHustler:
Is there any advantage of a 2 year course over a 1 year course in a Canadian university?

The 2 advantages are:

1. If you do a 2 years program, you will get 3years PGWP (If the course is PGWP eligible).

2. You will not be worried about study permit extension after your one year program(If you are admitted for a one year program)

Birdiecute:
Thanks for your reply... I've been reading this thread since January started from part 21 and I've seen various reasons for rejections .. so I felt like if I added my own business and statement it might help boost the POF and home ties stuff like that

Even if you don't add a bank statement. Proving that you have a business and is Registered is a very good reason for home tie and additional source of income. You don't need to include your MFB since you're being sponsored.
Come only if you have enough money to settle bills.
And that period is when I got here too and it was rough because its the start of the winter. So you should be prepared and get accurate information that will help you.
Goodluck.

Leapp:
Hello,
Please I want to ask .

Is Canada still allowing students to travel with dependants to study a certificate course of 8 months like Personal Support Worker ?

Pls help.

Yes only that the dependent spouse will not be issued a Spousal Open Work Permit(SOWP) unless it is a Master Program.

No amount is fair. You can do it yourself. I can help you with the SOP. But if the agent has helped you get admission and other things, you can pay as your pockets accomodates.

Mastercraft360:
How much do you think is a fair price to pay an agent for visa processing?

I get to provide every document except the SOP.

Please let me know.

Thank you

You should be good with your WES. And you can email the school and tell them your challenges, they will guide you on what to do.

Kcenyimbk:
hello everyone ,please i am a bit confused here and I need help.so i am applying to schools in most ontario colleges..courses are either nursing or practical nursing .but i am confused .i have a degree which has been evaluated by wes and waec...but in the ocas sites,there was no option for me to provide my waec results.pls can someone put me through.i am confused....thank in advance

Since you've paid half of your tuition, you only need to show this:10k cad + 20,635 living expenses. Ensure you tabulate your Proof of funds section in your SOP and give the breakdown so the VO can understand what has been paid and what's left.

D4real9:
Please Guys I need help
,if my 1 year tuition is 20,000 cad and I’ve paid 10k cad already for my first semester tuition.

Do I demonstrate a balance of 10k cad + 20,635 living expenses?

Or

20,000 Cad + 20,635 living expenses

despite paying half of it already.

It might need a better approach because your Proof of funds is one of the key factor to approval. The fund alone is not enough, you must understand how to word your SOP/LOE.

Doladollz:
Hello everyone! Please I need your opinion.

My visa was refused twice last year so I’m planning to reapply again.

NOTE!
- I submitted my dad’s personal account, his business account and my own personal accounts.
- He transferred some money to my account(30m) and we did a gift deed affidavit.
- I paid one semester tuition (It’s a one year programme)

My application was refused based on financial reasons. After requesting for my GCMS notes, I found out that they focused more on my dad’s business account which had some lump sums and they didn’t even check my personal account.

Now, to move forward, I want to pay my complete tuition and I intend to use only my account which has #30,000,000 as POF for living expenses because I don’t want my dad’s account to complicate things. The money has been in my account for 4 months. Do you think that will be enough?

Yes it is. I'm above that age and I give it a shot and it worked. So yes. You can settle down quickly since you don't have kids yet and its good you're married.

eddyme:
Please, i have got a question, is canada still a good destination for someone age 40 for graduate program, newly married but no kids

Hello

I can assist you with the VISA guidance and also help you review your SOP and check your documents. You don't have to pay me for this.
I'm on zero seven zero three five one eight six one four two. WA

Mastercraft360:
Hello

Please I need someone who's very knowledgeable about VISA application processes to assist with guidance for VISA application.

I'd appreciate when the process is completed.

Thank you