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 Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 8 by Onyeoma3: 2:40am On Jun 24, 2015 |
akanni:The courses are actually related.... Safety, reliability and risk management are key areas/components of Mechanical engineering, engineering management as well as all engineering disciplines. He can simply state that that area has been his main attraction to Mechanical engineering, hence, his decision to utilize this opportunity to specialize in safety and risk engineering. He'll be fine. If he joined any professional body since graduation from school.... It'll go a long way in taking care of the home ties... Working in a bank, though not related to your course directly, but has played a role in the development of your people management skill and ability to work and deliver results under pressure and stuffs like that. All the best in your application 3 Likes |
| Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 8 by Onyeoma3: 12:22am On Jun 23, 2015*. Modified: 6:01am On Jun 23, 2015 |
teesboy:[b] Oga Teesboy, calm down jare... You got me all wrong. However, I commend you on the nice job you're doing in here. We all give advice based on personal opinions and individual experiences... I made mention of what worked for me in the past, not that it's the only way out. We all know the importance of SOP in an application, but some peeps apply without it and get their TRV. The same goes for landed documents, employment documents and other necessary(but not mandatory) documents that aid visa applications. My heart felt congratulations to the medical applicants, it's indeed a good news, cos I remember vividly up till now the second I tracked my application back in 2013 after waiting for over 4 months, and saw a medical request... I was about having breakfast, but instantly lost appetite.... My mindset changed from that moment, I started seeing Canada everywhere I go, started dreaming maple land, became very careful even while walking in my house... I remain grateful to God for His mercy endureth forever. To the peeps delayed, never give up on your dreams...determination leads to success. We shall all live to testify the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Lastly, the person that was making mockery of the guys helping people here.... Saying all sorts of things.... You can now clearly see that God is at work. You tried Canada and it didn't work for you shouldn't warrant you coming to the thread to cause confusion and/or discourage peeps. May God bless our hustles. [/b] 15 Likes |
| Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 8 by Onyeoma3: 11:14am On Jun 22, 2015 |
hayqinsbFX:I advise you get it notarized. Notary public is recognized internationally while court affidavit is not much recognized outside the shores of naija. When someone notarizes a document, he can be sued for any statement he made in there if he lies. I notarized my affidavit of support and did court affidavit on the originals of landed and company documents. A quick question : When sending a copy of your documents to schools abroad for admission, why don't you get an affidavit from a high court... Whereas they recognize a notary public to the fullest? At this point bro, try and get everything right... And you'll surely smile with your TRV in few weeks time. Go for a Notary public 1 Like |
| Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 8 by Onyeoma3: 8:35am On Jun 22, 2015 |
hayqinsbFX:Nice then... Attach the CAC7, then in the affidavit of support, your dad should clearly state it "I am the sole owner of the company (see attached the CAC7 i.e. Particulars of directors) and my son will acquire a substantial portion of the share allotments upon completion of his program". That has automatically taken care of those reasons as well.... Get the affidavit of support notarized by a notary public. Endeavor to make that part very bold... He could add towards the end... I anticipate a positive response as I long to see my son being active in this company as soon as possible upon the completion of his program. 2 Likes |
| Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 8 by Onyeoma3: 8:21am On Jun 22, 2015 |
GboyegaD:You're on point, that's what was stated on the attached doc I sent to Chrigo.. They advised PhD students to apply via General express entry FSWP if they qualify, I guess they'll now be taking the IELTS exams this time around unlike before |
| Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 8 by Onyeoma3: 5:22am On Jun 22, 2015 |
hayqinsbFX:I get though the form CAC7 would have sealed the whole stuff quite easily and make your application less COMPLEX  ... But you can follow it up the way you're presently doing. I wish you the best of lucks this time around 2 Likes |
| Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 8 by Onyeoma3: 5:18am On Jun 22, 2015 |
ChriGo:Read the important note portion of the attachment sir, all these your accusations ehn, when I'll take it personal with you naa when we meet and you no buy me beer 1 Like
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| Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 8 by Onyeoma3: 3:51am On Jun 22, 2015*. Modified: 6:09am On Jun 22, 2015 |
Hello guys, I feel this might help someone... Tuition, board and other expenses should be made as low as possible within the range of 26-28k depending on your tuition fees. For instance, if your tuition fees is $14k per year, room and board which implies accommodation and feeding only can take $8400 @ d rate of $500 for rent and $200 for feeding per month and others can take about 3,500-4,000CAD....arriving at a total of $26,400. Cost of funds available for stay will then be a lil above the estimated expenses, in this case, say 28,000CAD. Making the estimated expenses very high in the range of 33-35k CAD puts undue pressure on the SOA and amount available for the applicant. Darefestus: what was the estimated expenses you put in your 1st application and what was the value of your scholarship? Just curious cos its still baffles me till date why someone with funding got refused... 4 Likes |
| Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 8 by Onyeoma3: 3:37am On Jun 22, 2015 |
hayqinsbFX:You guys would have made amendments to the CAC7 and include your name in the board of directors... You can do that at anytime... If it was done prior to your 1st application... You for don dey smile with your TRV by now cos it would have taken care of all the reasons they outlined in your refusal. It raises eyebrows how the supposed heir to the company up to this point is not included in the board of directors... Does your dad own the company with some other peeps or its solely owned by him? |
| Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 8 by Onyeoma3: 3:29am On Jun 22, 2015 |
ChriGo:@d bolded, I heard that route of applying for PR 2 years into PhD program was stopped last year December... It hurts real bad... Or is there any other route you're talking about sir?? |
| Politics › Re: Pictures Of Ongoing Road Rehabitation In Aba by Onyeoma3: 6:45pm On Jun 19, 2015 |
Nice one, I hope the road lasts though,but I doubt if that's a Federal road, it's a State Road and the sole responsibility of the State Govt. |
| Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 8 by Onyeoma3: 2:54am On Jun 13, 2015 |
Fablady:Why are you so depressed? You don't need to be... Cheer up,you're getting there.... Just be resilient and persistent. I would advise that in the coming week from Monday, contact more professors in other similar research areas. For instance, if you wanna do a corrosion based research, you could also look at contacting a supervisor in Surface science and engineering or material characterization and processing field. If you check their work/publications, you'll see that they do some research in those fields as well which implies how close the fields are. Don't limit yourself to only 3 professors. Try and contact at least 10 professors.. 1 person MUST reply positive, just believe. 2 Likes |
| Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 8 by Onyeoma3: 1:25am On Jun 12, 2015 |
Fablady:What's up maa? Any new development on your search?? |
| Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 8 by Onyeoma3: 1:14am On Jun 12, 2015 |
Welcome back Oga Chrigo... I know you can never stay for one day in this thread without mentioning my name... To the applicants delayed (esp darefestus and seyimilan), tis not over until it's over.... Dust yourself and keep up the race... God will surely see you guys to the end... Darefestus :was your program fully funded? To the latest medical babies, Team12, chubbybarbie, SeraSera, and kol1234, congratulations on your success.. Pray till the end, entry into Mapleland is the beginning of a new phase of life struggle...From the moment you step down from the plane on Canada soil, your fate lies in your hand either success or otherwise... Prayer and hardwork all the way lead to unimaginable success. @Taike : Yours might roll in before the end of the week... To those awaiting medical calls, the hour is around the corner... God will surely see you guys thru. 8 Likes |
| Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 8 by Onyeoma3: 11:50am On Jun 09, 2015 |
Good to be part of this new part, but honestly, the recent pages are becoming uninteresting unlike before... So many repeating of questions, even questions answered in a previous page are asked over and over again... No one wants to read the previous parts... If the new guys in here can develop that habit of reading former parts before asking questions and applying for their visa, I bet the will be more testimonies in this part and the pages will also run at lesser speed. This is just an advice, if it does not go well with anyone, jump am pass please. In other news, good news loading... Good luck guys 6 Likes |
| Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 7 by Onyeoma3: 5:53am On Jun 06, 2015 |
Fablady:[b] Tis a welcome development in your application process as well as the most difficult and delicate part of your application. However, note the following : 1) Pick up you phone this very moment, no procrastination, and start calling the professors considering the fact that there is very limited time (it fastens the response time). Target them in the morning hours between 2:30-5:00pm or 6:00-8:00pm Naija time. Morning hours usually give better results. 2) Send mails to as many professors in your research field as possible. These people are extremely busy to discuss about which student wrote to them for research opportunity. Provided it's in the same research field, no wahala. 3) In most cases, they see your mail but in the next second, they get so carried away with other things and forget.... But with a phone call, you keep them on check. 4)Draft a mail of about 5 paragraphs and send to them.... Don't make it too voluminous, thereby becoming boring to read from the onset. Attach you transcripts and CV to your mail. 5) Put it to God in prayers, make it a key prayer point this period... God factor can make you get a positive response within a fraction of seconds I wish you all the best. See you in Canny soon [/b] 2 Likes |
| Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 7 by Onyeoma3: 8:53am On Jun 04, 2015 |
harkinhola:True talk bro |
| Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 7 by Onyeoma3: 8:50am On Jun 04, 2015 |
darefestus:My brother, you might not really enjoy the movie cos I'm very busy with my research work and don't visit here so often, only breeze in and out. Don't worry, I owe you and Tnuola a movie at CINEPLEX Odeon cinema whenever you arrive Canada, anytime we meet. Remain blessed as you both and every other applicants in here warm up for your medical call 3 Likes |
| Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 7 by Onyeoma3: 8:39am On Jun 04, 2015 |
harkinhola:Since I arrived Canada, the whole schooling system has turned me into a nocturnal animal right from uOttawa cos that's the best time I have to read and do some personal stuffs. Kingston is cool though, just that there are very few Nigerians heading to Queen's University. It's rare to see a black in this community. |
| Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 7 by Onyeoma3: 8:31am On Jun 04, 2015 |
harkinhola:This Man.... Lolzzzz, How is Ottawa? |
| Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 7 by Onyeoma3: 8:20am On Jun 04, 2015 |
Someone should please tell this lady to look up the meaning of AFFLUENT in the dictionary. I guess that's where the confusion is coming from 3 Likes |
| Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 7 by Onyeoma3: 8:17am On Jun 04, 2015 |
Preciousstones:No offence meant aunty Precious but I can sense something...it's like you read my posts upside down or your phone has a screen problem. I never said a fraction of Nigeria. Nawa ooo 3 Likes |
| Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 7 by Onyeoma3: 8:12am On Jun 04, 2015 |
darefestus:You're right bro but if my professor or tutor or an elder says something I disagree with, I'll rather say, "Sir, this is not true", than saying "Sir, you're a liar". I would rather be logical or diplomatic than being on the attacking side except if and only if that elder has a known history of being insincere |
| Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 7 by Onyeoma3: 7:58am On Jun 04, 2015 |
Preciousstones:Pls, read my post and digest it very well one more time before quoting me.... I said outside this thread, a lot of guys which means this thread only hosts a fraction of many thousand visa applicants. I said ESP which implies that not only the affluent ones are referred to when I say many applicants outside this thread. When comparing the ratio of the affluent to the average ones like us that got visa, you'll see that the difference is much, though God's factor is the key determinant in every application. And yes, I have a proof of everything I say in here... Last year alone, I know how many of my family friends I helped with their visa processing and they're currently chilling in Canada now... I didn't have to refer them here. The same is applicable to many experienced guys here. The likes of Haustraliah and mantiger and so many others do help their loved ones on regular basis and only inform the house when they have their TRVs. Have a wonderful day maa 3 Likes |
| Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 7 by Onyeoma3: 7:13am On Jun 04, 2015 |
[b] We seem to have high rate of refusal on this thread for 2 main reasons in my opinion: 1) 90% of visitors to this thread only come here to ask for guidance when their applications get rejected, hence the denial stories. This thread is more like a hospital than a recreational centre,one their issue gets resolved and they get their visa, you'll never see their break light again. 2) Most of us here joined this thread cos they had some difficulties at one point or the other, and needed help (pls don't quote attack me, I said most not all) from guys in here free of charge,considering the fact that agents will even want to collect the whole money the applicant might plan to use boosting his account. At times, their issues are resolved, they zoom off and won't even tell you they've got TRV except a few. They only come back when it doesn't work and they are denied. Only a handful come to this thread and remain here borne out of passion to help others (God bless them real good). Outside this thread, a lot of guys esp those from affluent homes get their TRVs like UK visa cos the money is there and the VOs don't have an option. (imagine a senator's child applying for Canada visa, what is he or she looking for in this thread?) .. In summary, this thread is more like a traveling to Canada preparation centre (equivalent of a walk-in clinic)... How many healthy people do you see in the hospital except those that came for check up? (like some do come for check up here to confirm if their documents are on order before submitting). Even Jesus Christ said it in the Bible "Only the sick need the physician". Whatever be the issue we have here pertaining our TRV application, by trying our best and putting God first in our TRV mission, we'll definitely get good news soonest. All the best to all the applicants N/b: There are more silent followers than active guys in this thread from my observation, most of the silent followers become temporarily active when they have issues or get denied [/b] 15 Likes |
| Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 7 by Onyeoma3: 6:51am On Jun 04, 2015 |
Fhemmmy:[b] Reading this post knowing at the same time the source of the post, I knew he was trying to pass a very important message across. Hello guys, permit me to reintroduce baba Siga et Fhemmmy to the newbies: From the history of this thread from part 1-7, Siga and Fhemmmy have contributed selflessly to this thread and are to an unarguably large extent one of the most humble guys as well in this thread. These guys have kids that are even up to the age of coming here to ask questions but still they make out time to contribute their wealth of experience and have proven track records of helping NLers in Canada beyond this thread. They come online despite their commitments (families, work and business combined), not to gain but borne out of passion to help our people. They are indeed a diamond in this thread. NLers that have met then in person have always attested to these facts I stated above. The moment I saw some posts that made reference to the posts I quoted above, I felt bad... But as usual, none of them will ever react, they'll always move on. Like Mevisbleek, the first thing I'll like to know upon seeing such post is which province charges up to 50% so I'll always try my best to avoid working there in the nearest future and if it's unavoidable, plan a survival strategy when I find myself in such places. In addition, as he rightly said, not all Nigerians come to Canada for the $$$. I have a family friend, he just got a PR on a business class with his entire family, his main purpose is just to come here every summer for holidays with his family, he's doing so well in Naija... He'll always tell me, "make sure you come back home after your studies when you might have acquired the knowledge and become equipped, Nigeria's economy is still untapped. Canada go use tax collect back all they pay to you at the end"... I hope my post helps keep someone on the right track. Much respect Baba Fhemmmy et Siga [/b] 12 Likes |
| Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 7 by Onyeoma3: 7:04am On May 29, 2015 |
Cherokee:Yeah, it is but not advisable as it'll cost you time and resources, with a positive outcome not guaranteed . Like my oga Joe980 rightly said, it's best to reapply. Hopefully with the right measures in place, you'll get it this one more time |
| Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 7 by Onyeoma3: 11:34pm On May 28, 2015 |
ddbluv:No offence meant sir. If you've been called for medicals at this point, and you're still here complaining about the price... E get as e be ooo(unless you're just cracking jokes and relieving the tension in the house)... Some people dream to be in this your position day and night. Start preparing you mind for the expenses in Canada (esp the monthly rent) cos by the time you do the conversion in naira, your body go tell... Congrats on your medicals though... And to answer your question, that's the cheapest price you can get  ... See you in Maple land... 2 Likes |
| Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 7 by Onyeoma3: 9:21am On May 27, 2015 |
hayqinsbFX:I don't mean at VFS, why should I wait to take my passport at VFS when I can get the same (or even better) quality of passport inside town or other places at a very affordable rate. Don't worry bro, you'll soon come over to Canada and understand the real term "Cost cutting measures", a situation in which every penny matters/counts... Cos the country is quite expensive esp ON province... Not to panic though, men will always survive 1 Like |
| Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 7 by Onyeoma3: 5:48am On May 27, 2015 |
modskiller:You have a functional embassy here in Naija that handles visa applications, why jump them to address the application to a visa officer in Ghana. Little things like these matter... Don't take anything for granted,thereby giving them a silly reason to delay your TRV application cos some VOs can be so meticulous and funny. Good luck 2 Likes |
| Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 7 by Onyeoma3: 12:36am On May 27, 2015 |
Waledarep:4 copies at #250-#400 at a passport shop depending on the location. When you get there, tell them the size 35*45mm or so (not quite sure) on a white background, and bargain a good price... When is time for snapping, tell them is for visa application... That way, you'll be safer. Mentioning via application from the onset only leads to incurring charges at the end of the day. It doesn't change the quality either |
| Travel › Re: Travelling To Canada Part 7 by Onyeoma3: 1:26pm On May 16, 2015*. Modified: 2:06pm On May 16, 2015 |
[b] Quick one about the increasing CAD rate against NGN... This is basically an after effect of the fall in oil price which led to the collapse of most currencies in the works against the USD. This led to the CBN pegging USD to NGN at the rate of 195 NGN - 1 CAD (meaning the Naria against dollar rate can't go below that in our economy). CAD was not excluded as it crashed to as low as 1 CAD - 0.78 USD all the way from 0.88 USD. The falling of the CAD at the same time with NGN made the effect not to be noticeable on the CAD-NGN exchange rate. Most recently, CAD is recovering against the USD and presently at 1CAD - 0.83USD while NGN is still struggling to maintain their rate against USD with no intention to unpeg the rate to a lower value. Hence, the increase in exchange rate between CAD & NGN. If CAD stabilizes up to 1CAD to 0.88 USD, NGN against CAD might go as high as 190-195 NGN - 1 CAD. I'll advise this intending to pay their tuition fees to do that as soon as possible.... Nice weekend to you all. [/b] 1 Like |
