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Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 8 by Onyeoma3: 9:39am On Jul 18, 2015

funmi14:
The sponsor letter signed by him, but the affidavit of support of sponsor, I did at Ikeja High court, I only wrote his initials( A.A) just on my way to Lekki submission.
Could this signature discrepancy be the issue.

I was about to say that your application docs were okay if I'm left to say, but mehn, this was a very wrong move... It would have been better you left it out completely.

Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 8 by Onyeoma3: 3:31am On Jul 18, 2015

Someone should please the entire page in the link below and try to deduce if this answers the question of quota system (though it's an old article, but just to show that such actually existed)... Just came across it now, I guess it's close enough to the current argument.

http://www.immigration.ca/en/immigration-wiki2/43-canada-immigration/146-immigration-quotas-cause-the-backlog.html

Excerpt: Each year, the immigration department INFORMALLY establishes quotas and staffs government offices so that its missions cannot process more visas than its established quota.

Kindly note the word INFORMALLY as contained in the sentence.

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Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 8 by Onyeoma3: 3:16am On Jul 18, 2015

AriseOCompatrot:
Those 3 or 4 peeps who got delayed after medical request, can you please give the following info on your apps in the following order so we can look for similarities?

1. Program Title e.g International Business
2. Degree type e.g. Post Grad Cert
3. Institution e.g. Univ of Regina
4. Province e.g. Saskatchewan
5. Hospital used for Med e.g. IOM
6. Did you get "Medical Passed" mail? Yes/No

Thanks.

Relationship to sponsor (and hence level of commitment to the applicant) might also be a key factor during file review in this fall injury time. They should indicate that as well, it might be useful...

Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 8 by Onyeoma3: 3:10am On Jul 18, 2015

[b] To the peeps delayed after medical calls, funmi24 and herkenolar, it's quite unfortunate but not over yet. The congratulations you have received in this forum must surely see the light of the day (your applications were most likely reviewed again after first review, such random sampling happens, maybe the senior visa officer choose that date at random).

2 major topics have been mostly debated on this thread at different points in time, and whenever any of them starts, it consumes pages like wild fire.

There is bound to be 2 opposing sides to the debates as long as there is no official link yet to act as a valid proof.

The first is the issue of embassy checking bank acct balance which some said they do while some others say the don't.
My advice: Whenever one applies for TRV, try your best to limit the outflow of cash from the primary sponsor's account to a certain threshold (preferably amount you filled as available for your studies) to be on the safest side cos no one knows yet what exactly happens in there.

The second is the issue currently under debate, which I'm of the opinion that they have a target number of applicants to issue TRV to every year (until proven otherwise) owing to funny/silly reasons they give for visa refusal towards September and January every year.
My advice: Apply for your visa as early as you can except if you're on a very special package (the special ones: PhD applicants).

However, God factor overrules every assumption made cos He has the final say. [/b]

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Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 8 by Onyeoma3: 9:20am On Jul 15, 2015

bc2015:
was literally LOL wen i read hayqinsbFX and darefestus fighting over Taike. guys if u want her u better package ur toasting application like Team 12's and have loaded SOA like chrisviral's then come submit here for the VOs like tnuola, onyeoma etc to screen
N.B: Winner takes all!!! =D

No need of submitting it to Onyeoma cos I go do them long thing... Their applications will stay on my desk for 51 weeks or more than sef before I dish them delay/unsuccessful...

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Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 8 by Onyeoma3: 9:14am On Jul 15, 2015

chubbybarbie:
Tnks atleast one person remembered me on this thread, it's bin a very difficult journey and the devil tried a lot on my case buh he failed woefully.
After I received my medical request and updated it on this thread,I then proceeded to Lagos for medical request. On my way to the clinic my passport got lost in transit. I almost ran mad.i was stranded in lag for three days going from one motor park to the other
At the end of the day,had to inform cic of my predicament and had to travel to Abuja for a replacement oooo.did my medical for 48000 instead of 28000 in Lagos cos they don't require original passport at Abuja clinic oo.
Fast forward to today I am proud to say I have my trv.God is good.
To many of us hoping to get trv pls do not relent until u achieve your dreams cos God told me he hasn't finished even wen Others told me to defer the admission cos I dnt have time again. Mind u my school resumes dis same July.see u all in canada Inshallah .

Congrats dear... Go church do thanksgiving cos if to say your TRV don enter that kpali, and e come loss...that would have been far worse than the present case.

Sometimes in our lives, God uses less undesirable events to avert bigger undesirable effects.

Thank God it ended in praise at the end of the day.

One last advice: Go keep that kpali where your original Degree certificates dey.

When I got my TRV newly, I used to check on it every morning when I wake up and night before going to bed...as if to say e go disappear, not my fault then cos na Canada TRV disvirgin my passport

Let the good news continue to rain today...

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Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 8 by Onyeoma3: 10:34pm On Jul 14, 2015

Thank God for the success news recorded so far... God will do it for each and every one of us at His own time. It gives so much joy to come in here and see medical calls.

And for those recently delayed, never give up on your dreams... The stories other applicants narrate here should do well to motivate you guys. Good things don't come easy.

Anyone heading to Queen's University, Kingston this fall. There's a good deal for housing... Feel free to holla at me.

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Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 8 by Onyeoma3: 10:27pm On Jul 14, 2015

Taike:
I just finished NYSC this July. I'm in my early twenties and would be starting a PhD in Environmental Science at UofT this Fall. All thanks be to God!

Congrats Taike... Your application was quite tight. To God be the glory.

@ d bolded, it's quite impressive... The sky is your stepping stone, see you at the top insha Allah...

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Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 8 by Onyeoma3: 10:57am On Jul 10, 2015

Congrats to those that recently got medicals and TRV... Cocolav et al... Ottawa awaits you.

Congrats on advance to Taike and those that'll get their medicals and TRV approval mails today.

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Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 8 by Onyeoma3: 10:52am On Jul 10, 2015

Urine:

Some monikers shaa... What was running through your mind when you chose this username sir?

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Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 8 by Onyeoma3: 3:22am On Jul 05, 2015

AriseOCompatrot:
Oh mehn, you funny die o! @ made in Nigeria goods and services I thought the general consensus is that everything in Canada is better than everything in Nigeria? Just as Canadian education is better than Nigerian educaton, Canadian "Entertainment" should be better than Nigerian "Entertainment" too nau. Abi how you check am?

Naija babes rock anytime, na just say some of them dey overform...(Too much of everything is bad) and that's why some Naija guys wey no get that patience dey divert to whites cos once a white babe likes you, she doesn't form...She lets you know her mind...So the game can start at once.

Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 8 by Onyeoma3: 3:13am On Jul 05, 2015

ChriGo:
....No worry...any potential babe reading this and heading to Queen's University will definitely pity you and PM you asap ....

Kai, this guy... You never still change. No be only pity. She's also doing herself good in preparation of the rainy days(-35*C winter).

But before I accept the offer, I'll ask her: I hope you have your complete tuition fees and feeding allowances for the duration of your studies (with proof) and my own check will be more strict than the VO cos the consequence will be directly on top my head and pocket.

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Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 8 by Onyeoma3: 2:58am On Jul 05, 2015

ChriGo:
...I care alot about you bro...the fact that you survived the last winter doesn't mean you will survive the coming one ....I dey watch you in 10D.....

hahaha... Next winter is 4/5 months away... No cause for alarm bro. I go rough am as usual.

Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 8 by Onyeoma3: 2:52am On Jul 05, 2015

AriseOCompatrot:
Loool...abeg expound on that "YOU DARE NOT TOUCH COS NA STRAIGHT DEPORTATION" abi singles no de mingle for Canada? If na so, tell us now o, make we for begin de re-route to other more "user friendly" places.

Undergrad: Biology

It's pretty much allowed but you must touch with full consent sha... Some sharp dudes even apply for white babes and TRV at the same time... And have everything set upon arrival.

I'm not a fan of whites though, I prefer made in Nigeria goods and services to the core.

Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 8 by Onyeoma3: 2:44am On Jul 05, 2015

ChriGo:
....Hahaha!!!....Na you no wan touch Onye....Its not a crime to touch...You too dey form pastor ....

hahaha.. This man, leave me jare...which one be your own?

Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 8 by Onyeoma3: 2:30am On Jul 05, 2015

AriseOCompatrot:
Hehehe...no offence taken sir, na learn all of us come learn for hear. But you too need to heed the "Calm down Jor" advice you just gave me because the cgpa not being the only criteria ish was meant for the guy who asked the original question and not for you. He seemed to want to know if his cgpa met the cut off mark &i was only encouraging him to not give up on the admission even if his cgpa falls short. Maybe i should have posted that on his own question and not on your post.

How preparations for summer? Remember us in your kingdom o!

Ok, I get your point now.... No wahala then.

Summer is not easy in this part of the world bro cos your eyes go see so tee....You go begin wonder esp if you no get wife/babe to calm your nerves down at the end of the day .... But you dare not touch cos na straight deportation...

The kingdom is open to all, na just say nobody dey gree come Queen's university make I show am some love...

If I may ask, which course did you study in your undergraduate degree?

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Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 8 by Onyeoma3: 1:55am On Jul 05, 2015*

[quote author=AriseOCompatrot post=35496193][/quote] Noted sir, but I can't remember reading on any page where anyone argued with you that cgpa is the only criteria needed for admission into any school in Canada.

Everyone on this thread that has applied for admission into any Canadian university /college at one point in time or the other knows too well that other factors such as references, statement of interest, and experience (in some cases) all add up towards consideration for admission...

Calm down ejor, your blood dey hot...no offense meant.

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Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 8 by Onyeoma3: 1:11am On Jul 05, 2015*

AriseOCompatrot:
Scale 1 Scale 2 U.S. Grade Equiv.
A/AB 70-100 A
B/BC 60-69 B+
C/CD 50-59 B
D 45-49 C+
E 40-44 C
F 0-39 F

Your 3.5 is equivalent to 70, which is an A! I bow and tremble

[b] Canada grading system is different sir...

A+ = 90 - 100
A = 85 - 89.99
A- = 80 - 84.99
B+ = 75 - 79.99
B = 70 - 74.99
C+ = 65 - 69.99
C = 60 - 64.99
Schools like university of Waterloo grades A+ = 95 - 100 in that sequence...down to the lowest grade.

So based on the above, a naija cgpa of 3.5 might fall somewhere between B and B+, but not an A.
N/B: The method of conversion is never 3.5/5*100 as some peeps say here.. The way it is calculated favours our naija cgpa at the end of the day.

In many universities I know of, any grade below a C+, i.e. Below 65 is a failing grade for graduate students and if one gets 2 courses below 65,the person will be withdrawn from the program. (I know of 2 ladies that went back to naija cos they made 2 courses less than 65).The only bail out in this case is to start afresh thereby paying fresh tuition fees and going back to square one (that's if your school is kind enough ooo).

So, if anyone wants to come to Canny unprepared (for the worst), thereby leading to maximum distraction so as to meet up by all means... He has to think about his/her grades.

Truth be told.... There must be a trade-off at the end of the day between your grades and working during studies. Just try to ensure that it does not lead to a failure.

For undergraduate.... I'm yet to see anyone that studied 4 years in Canada catering for himself all thru without any support from home being that undergraduate is damn too expensive and scholarships are very rare to come by..

Guys let us be guided as we take our decisions please cos if it gets out of hand, even the guys you call your friends will tell you there is nothing they can do to help (some will even stop picking your calls/start avoiding you like Ebola before you come and ask them for money).
In disguise, all man is OYO for this country ooo. [/b]

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Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 8 by Onyeoma3: 2:43am On Jul 03, 2015

If it is in your heart, pray over it, work hard towards it, God will put it in your hands.

Good news awaits all the TRV awaitees. We shall all smile at the end.

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Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 8 by Onyeoma3: 2:36am On Jul 03, 2015*

meddybrown:
Hello peeps in the house, I am new here. I got admission in a school in Canada for sept 28th 2015 and my cousin for sept 16th 2015 . We got our letters two weeks ago and we just finished gathering our documents. We intend to submit our application by Mon July 7.2015. Is it possible to get visa for within this period of time? I saw 51weeks on the cic site and one of my friend said the 51weeks processing week is the processing time they use now. She said they started since may and that everybody that apply from may it will take 51weeks to process it. I am confused And worried. Pls your reply is needed Asap. Thank you

Welcome and congrats on your admission...all your worries would have been taken care of had it been you went through at least part 7 of this thread...

Worry not, put in your application, the average processing time is 8 weeks... And since your school is resuming a bit late, you can still make it for fall session. You might possibly be asked for a new start date if the time elapse which is still not a bad deal.. The most important thing is to chop your TRV at the end of the day by God's grace

Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 8 by Onyeoma3: 2:28am On Jul 03, 2015

colljames001:
Hello house! Pls I need a good advice n procedures to go abt Canada processing. I dnt wanna go thru agents bcuz I believe with the help of the house, I can get things done perfectly on my own. I have read a lot on CIC websites abt necessary instructions but I wud prefer experienced ppl on here to kindly put me thru . I wud lik to apply for study permit (Undergraduate admission). After getting admission frm designated institution, what am I gonna to do next..... I wud lik my application processed thru paper and not online. Does that mean I need to have an account with CIC first??

Please I need someone to guide me thru all these because am new to all these stuffs. I have lots of qustns but I think I need to take things slowly and not by bombarding fellas here with my questions.... Lol.

Looking forward to reading from you soonest. Thanks

Welcome... Good to know you've read a lot on CIC website, now it's the turn of NL.... Try and read parts 5,6, & 7 at least. It'll take you some time but you'll surely smile at the end.

Since you intend to apply through paper route, you do not need to create any account online.

Just gather your documents (from the info you acquired on CIC website and the one you'll get here), ask questions where you need clarifications, apply for your TRV, go for medicals (upon request by CIC), chop your TRV, book your flight, travel to Canada, work hard in your studies when you get here and live happily ever after.

I wish you the best in your application.

Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 8 by Onyeoma3: 2:10am On Jul 03, 2015

My opinion about coming to Canada with/without tuition fees based on my personal experience and that of friends around me (everyone is entitled to his /her opinion though)...

*E no easy for Canada, the country is expensive.

*Professional jobs are not easy to come by immediately after graduation (IT fields are fair though),even the menial jobs sef na wahala esp during winter as there are less sales.

*No one is ready to give you shiishii in this country, you work for every kobo you get.

*Your location matters a lot esp if you're interested in working round the clock.

All things being equal, it's not advisable to go to a foreign land without being prepared in case of worst case scenario... So as not to be stranded and eventually resort to illegal activities.

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Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 8 by Onyeoma3: 1:51am On Jul 03, 2015

chrisviral:
Finally TRV Chopped!
Just got my POE.

Team12 thanks for ya prayers. I saw those witches burning in flames

PS: please who is willing to Lap a brother
Please I'm begging

Thank God the storm is finally over...and congrats once more for not giving up on your dreams.

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Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 8 by Onyeoma3: 3:52am On Jul 01, 2015*

CANADA ANTHEM

O Canada!
Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!
From far and wide,
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

As many are the TRV HOPEFULS: including those waiting for admission, those yet to apply for TRV, those delayed recently, those waiting for medicals, those awaiting TRV and the latest TRV choppers.... The next Canada day will be celebrated by you all on Canada soil so you can enjoy the sweet Canada Anthem and the dividends...

Happy Canada Day to everyone....

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Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 8 by Onyeoma3: 4:01am On Jun 27, 2015*

[b] I wasn't motivated to get a 1st class during my undergraduate days,true that, cos the enabling environment wasn't there... But I was 100 times more scared of getting a poor grade at the end of it all cos I know and have always been advised from onset when I got admission into school that no matter what course you're doing in school, finish with at least a 2.1.

Majority of the young peeps that didn't do so well in the undergraduate studies were as a result of peer pressure coupled with the euphoria of being independent and away from home, no thanks to our lecturers that don't help matters. In addition, the environment and facilities are not enabling. In my undergraduate days, I don't read my books till 1week to exams but I can never try that now.

In addition, some students go thru a lot of hardship to see themselves thru school and the psychological effects which result from these stress reflect on their academic performance.

If in the midst of all these limitations, someone ends up bagging a 1st class, I respect that person so much cos honestly..... E no easy

Finally,the truth about studying here is that you have known that you are between the devil and the deep blue sea... You have no other option than to make it if not, your people go disown you.. As you now have no other reason to give if you don't do well cos everything you need is at your disposal. [/b]

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Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 8 by Onyeoma3: 3:38am On Jun 27, 2015

darefestus, I've been trying to reply your mail but to no avail... I keep getting a mailer daemon

Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 8 by Onyeoma3: 4:47am On Jun 26, 2015

GboyegaD:
Can you define what you mean by smart enough? In my opinion, immigration laws changes with time thus, one isn't guaranteed until you have it in your hands.

More like they should struggle to get their PR as it is no more on a platter of gold for PhD candidates, in line with the reason you gave above.

Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 8 by Onyeoma3: 4:40am On Jun 26, 2015

mevisbleek:
You doing your PHD?

Not yet sir, but soon hopefully

Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 8 by Onyeoma3: 3:48am On Jun 25, 2015

checkyink:
@mevisbleek .Also the project i am about to start working on is a government funded project grant won by my supervisor. Massive world that a PhD degree brings.

PhD graduate opportunities are not much in Canada when compared to USA and Europe. Anyone planning on doing his /her PhD in Canada should have an open mind of settling in any part of the world,but should be smart enough to get his /her papers before leaving.

Some dudes that graduated with PhD end up doing the same job function with a BASc graduate and receiving the same salary.

But if one gets his desired position in the industry at the end of his PhD program, he's made for life

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Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 8 by Onyeoma3: 3:38am On Jun 25, 2015

checkyink:
Mevisbleek, onyeoma3. It's not true that PhD students lack work experience. Most PhD students like myself are guaranteed to TA and even co-supervise undergrads for at least 2 of my 4 year doctoral program. Also our laboratory research experience is invaluable in the research and development industry sector. It's not all about academia.

I'm quite aware they do but I'm trying to make comparison between paper based research and industrial based research.

The PhD students have work experience in the academic environment,specifically TA and RA, but they don't have direct Industrial experience except those that are lucky to do their internship programs in the industry at some point during their program whereas those doing industrial based projects work directly with the industries. The latter opens up more opportunities in the long run.

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Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 8 by Onyeoma3: 2:04am On Jun 25, 2015

Congrats my man, Chrisviral... I'm happy for you. Persistence and perseverance pays. Sorrow lasts only at night but joy comes in the morning.

Mevisbleek, thank you so much sir for the wonderful advice about PhD program, it's so true... But if anyone is lucky to get an Industrial funded project up to the PhD level, he /she shouldn't look back at grabbing the opportunity... It's also like indirectly working for the industry from school, and at times, the student might be opportuned to go to the company for internships for a couple of months,and if lucky at the end of his program, might get absorbed or hired by other companies too.
Personally, I do not fancy paper research projects the way I like Industrial funded projects.

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Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 8 by Onyeoma3: 7:18am On Jun 24, 2015

akanni:
so, he can actually say he has been working in a bank just to raise funds for his program.Also, due to the theoretical nature of the program in naija, the specific diploma program affords him the opportunity for a practical learning.He will have to link this to whatever he plans to come back to in naija in that field.

Make sense bro, raising funds and at the same time developing his soft skills cos the soft skill is indispensable in any professional setting be it engineering or otherwise

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