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CsRockefeller:
What's the x factor in getting a job here in Canada? Skills/Courses? Education/Degrees? Experience?

It's tough being an international student here. I'm likely to get a remote job from Nigeria than getting a physical job here in Ontario.

Even menial jobs aren't available, or am I doing something wrong?

Their are many student here 9 to 11 months and no single job..it tough reality of current state of canada!

jedisco:
I am surprised you are looking to push such despicable self-hating narrative on this fora. You can call out crime or discuss immigration sensibly but calling migrants criminals is something I would take you on.

I wonder who made you the gate keeper of Canadian immigration. First you need to understand that the strory of mankind is one of migration and thats not going to change.


1. Before talking about the UK- you should get some knowledge. By almost every metric, the UK is much stricter than Canada when it comes to migration. I don't know how much you know about Canada either but it would interest you to know that about 50% of Canadians are of British descent. You fail to understand how the average Brit sees the world. The British have always migrated - the only difference is that when they do (as they have done for centuries), they see it as a birthright but when you do, you see it as a privilege.

2. Nigerians/Brits moving from UK to Canada or back is not news. People have moved in both directions for centuries as they saw fit. That would not change because you dont like it. I also know a few people who despite being granted a Canadian PR decided it wasn't worth it and remained back in the UK. It would also interest you to know that I am also unapologetically in the process of moving of moving to Canada as a British citizen. With time, I might also leave as I see fit. If you have a problem with Nigerians/British citizens coming over, you need to start looking for another country.


3. Lastly, if you think UK is in a 'sorry state', then you should thank immigration for it not being worse. The average migrant contributes more to the society than the average Brit while taking less. This is by the governments own figures and has been the reason why the every UK government over the last 20yrs has been unable to stop migration despite it being very easy to do.

In all, I would want to know- do you really see yourself as a different grade of migrant (or house n** as it used to be known) because you arrived Canada earlier than others?

From your write-up, it seems that since we Nigerians come from what is often labeled as a 'shithole,' we are expected to endure the current bad state of Canada. Crime is increasing, unemployment is rising, and professionals are turning to low-wage and menial jobs just to survive. Meanwhile, the government continues deceiving itself with the fake 'labour shortage' narrative, while many are struggling nd uncontrolled mass immigration. I am not surprised we continue to endure poor leadership in Africa as we romanticize hardship and survival. The same mentality seems to have been imported here. When an immigrant complains, they are told they are not being grateful. It's truly pathetic!

Kenn55:
Abeg no vex what exactly is the perfect truth people are hiding? That the country is cold during the winter? Or you have to pay your bills? Things are expensive? The question is are they more expensive than Nigeria relative to income?

The problem here is unrealistic expectations as a result of the greedy nature of the average Nigerian. This is why many Nigerians believe that once they just land in another man's country, they will become millionaire. Anybody with sense knows that nothing is 100% guaranteed and should be able plan based on that when leaving their comfort zone. You don't need Anybody to tell you this basic life fact.
This is why I have always maintained that migration is not for everyone. You need to be sure of your short,medium and long-term goal then do a comprehensive research aligned with your personal situation to see if it makes sense based on your goals. If it does not then abort mission instead of wasting money migrating only to start complaining and making it look like someone deceived them into migrating.
I don't want this thread to be derailed with unnecessary argument, this thread is for people who have made the decision to migrate and need guidance on the process

This reality of modern-day Canada is that the 'labour shortage' slogan is not entirely true, as many new arrivals are struggling. However, the majority are too shy or embarrassed to voice their pain and struggles. I agree that no system is perfect, but we must stop victim-blaming, as the Canadian system is currently failing many immigrants, especially skilled professionals. It seems that some people, like you, see nothing wrong with this. I will not reply further; everyone will face their own path in this relocation journey and should be prepared for the challenges ahead.Goodluck!

Predator188:
Many people that came to Canada for greener pastures with kids, before you ask them why they came!they will tell you they came to Canada because of their children that is why they are here,forgetting that children born here or migrated to canada,will abandon ancestoral roots after staying in canada for years that's bad at the long run, some homes in nigerian villages are now empty because of migration .
However Canada is best for children especially Canadian new born children,the government looks after them and elderly, you'll pay your taxes to support this group of people which is not bad.
As for the live,there is no live in canada,you will only do shopping and work,and prices of groceries are very expensive because of gst and hst placed on them,your kids is the top priority before work.when you try to make end meet and pay bills,you will find out that,you have no live in canada, yeah live is that bad in canada!
As for the work: it will depend on the type of job you are looking for,and income,there are jobs in Canada and same time no job!
But with low wage income without two jobs or overtime, by the time you pay bills,car mortgage,car insurance and maintenance , home mortgage, or house rent,phone bill,electricity etc,you may not have much on savings.
Whether on high wage or low wage income or status!@ the end of the day,you are only a worker in canada no live..
With PR you can go back to school to upgrade your qualifications is cheap,it is an advantage! But this will add more stress to your live,seeking further education plus work,plus kids,you'll have no choice. Some PR holders are on low wages jobs some obtained masters and Bachelor's degree still went back to school for further studies they have no choice..
Canada weather is the toughest,car is not a luxury in canada,you'll need one for winter!if you can withstand canada winter,you'll be fine..
Temperature is -28°C upto 30° today in some province see my phone screenshot,weather is not smiling 😑 your fingers will feel the frost with or without gloves..
Time for all electric companies in canada to cash out,high bill on electric consumption on home heating.
Tighten your seat belt and enjoy the ride ..

Chairman, I beg no vex, as regard if you read any negative comment here as most people in Nigeria who are about to come will see your write-up as discouragement because I was in the same shoes when my friend told me exactly what you have said. But you have spoken the perfect truth, and only the wise will see it as wise counsel to prepare ahead. Thank you once again.

Kenn55:
Every thing you highlighted apart from the weather is far worse in Nigeria.
There are people in Nigeria who don't know where their ancestral home is. Go to Lagos and Abuja, you will see people who haven't been to their village or go to their village once in 10 years, so what's the big deal?

Which place is more expensive to live? A place where minimum wage on paper is 70k a month and bag of rice is 100k or place where minimum wage is $16 per hour and bag of rice is $80? A cleaner in Nigeria will work for a whole month yet his salary will not buy him a bag of rice while his counterpart in Canada only needs to work for 5 hrs to buy the same bag of rice. You and I know that most private school teachers don't earn up to 70k every month ooo.

Maybe you don't pay bills in Nigeria, you get things for free. You pay for light, yet you buy fuel for generator, solar panel, inverter etc just to have light. Buying recharge card for calls, is it not phone bill? Aren't you paying for the calls? Calculate how much you spend on recharge call monthly, that is your phone bill. I can go on and on. Tell me what service you get free in Nigeria while others in Canada pay for it. When I was in Nigeria, I pay for my estate security ooo, is that one not bill?

As for weather, winter is bad. However, it is 4 months not all year round. Besides, the same way you cope in extreme heat is the same way people cope with the cold. You have to do what is neccessary which is wearing thr right clothing's and having heaters on. At some point, winter wouldn't be a big deal anymore cos you would have adjusted to it

Look, there are legitimate and sound reasons why it may be a bad idea to migrate abroad for some people especially through study route but majority of people putting their mouth in this matter on this forum are just dishing out very unintelligent and dumb points that can't stand any logical test. If you want to convince people, then bring solid reasons not dumb reasons. This is why our effort to discourage stupid migration is failing cos people think we don't want them to come.

Imagine someone earning 500k per month in Lagos today, you are going to spend 1/5 of your monthly sweat on just 1 bag of rice.
This is why I ask, do you guys actually believe in what you write or just saying for saying sake?

Before I moved to Canada, my friend told me the truth about life here, but I felt he was discouraging me or putting fear in me, just like you are now. However, now that I've landed and two years later, I'm quiet. What the man wrote above is the perfect truth that most people will hide from you, so accept it or reject it—just prepare yourself. Seeing is believing. No comment. Welcome to Canada

Predator188:
Many people that came to Canada for greener pastures with kids, before you ask them why they came!they will tell you they came to Canada because of their children that is why they are here,forgetting that children born here or migrated to canada,will abandon ancestoral roots after staying in canada for years that's bad at the long run, some homes in nigerian villages are now empty because of migration .
However Canada is best for children especially Canadian new born children,the government looks after them and elderly, you'll pay your taxes to support this group of people which is not bad.
As for the live,there is no live in canada,you will only do shopping and work,and prices of groceries are very expensive because of gst and hst placed on them,your kids is the top priority before work.when you try to make end meet and pay bills,you will find out that,you have no live in canada, yeah live is that bad in canada!
As for the work: it will depend on the type of job you are looking for,and income,there are jobs in Canada and same time no job!
But with low wage income without two jobs or overtime, by the time you pay bills,car mortgage,car insurance and maintenance , home mortgage, or house rent,phone bill,electricity etc,you may not have much on savings.
Whether on high wage or low wage income or status!@ the end of the day,you are only a worker in canada no live..
With PR you can go back to school to upgrade your qualifications is cheap,it is an advantage! But this will add more stress to your live,seeking further education plus work,plus kids,you'll have no choice. Some PR holders are on low wages jobs some obtained masters and Bachelor's degree still went back to school for further studies they have no choice..
Canada weather is the toughest,car is not a luxury in canada,you'll need one for winter!if you can withstand canada winter,you'll be fine..
Temperature is -28°C upto 30° today in some province see my phone screenshot,weather is not smiling 😑 your fingers will feel the frost with or without gloves..
Time for all electric companies in canada to cash out,high bill on electric consumption on home heating.
Tighten your seat belt and enjoy the ride ..

This is the truth of the reality of life in Canada, and the fact that the majority do not want to believe it. Thank you and God help us all!

Nickelodeon93:
I no get questions to ask becauss I no get visa, till I get am I go ask questions. It's just that the discouragement is too much

The truth may seem discouraging to the naive like you,but wisdom lies in understanding the destination and preparing for the journey before it begins!

Ikiloba:
You people are talking about Indians.. those people are far ahead of us Nigerians interms of unity and sharing of information and job employment. after COVID when it was possible to change visit visa to work permit it was 80% of Indias who benefitted from that program.
How because Indians had more enterprise and they knew the law and employed themselves.
Indians have severial hotel's. Indians have trucking schools and trucking companies.
Indians has a lot of daycare and cleaning companies and plumbing and electrical companies just name a few.. those people saw the vision in the early two thousand's...
it's left for us as Nigerian who are there already to create wealth among ourselves like the Indians are doing. Create companies employee Nigerians and other Africans..
Let's stop this ethnic and religional racism among ourselves.. thanks one love hope we all get there and get the permanent residency..

hello,you don’t create wealth without capital or jobs overnight. India has been given opportunities and advantages over Africans in Canada for decades, even in visa issuance, which they have used to manipulate the system. It’s only recently that things have started to change. If we start pointing fingers at each other, we can begin with you. At least, you arrived in Canada on a visit visa with your family. How did you convert it to a work permit, and did you share that knowledge or keep it to yourself?

Nickelodeon93:
Once una just enter Canada like this. Una go dey talk about the Don'ts but nobody go talk about the Do's....








Reasons why Indians dey always dominate for immigration affairs

You are not acting intelligently but instead coming across as proud and dull. This is why agents will continue to manipulate and deceive gullible people like you. Instead of asking questions, you are trying to bring up childish weak emotional defences. What does this have to do with India or the truth? Please ask your question or dispute the ones that have already been answered, and explain how it is possible to convert a visitor visa to a work permit! and where you can work with visit visa in Prince Edward Island or any part canada !

Kurukuru:
Ogbeni, dont brag here. I am also a Canadian citizen. Covid 19 made Canada to suspend some rules allowing certain nationals to apply for an in-Canada study permit or work permit. Now, Canada is back to pre-pandemic rules. Nobody is creating any fear here. The person that misled those on deportation now is also a Canadian citizen like you.

READ THIS, COPIED FROM THE IRCC WEBSITE:

Only some people can apply for a study permit from inside Canada. Do any of the situations below describe you, or the person you’re applying for? (required)
You’re currently in Canada and one of these applies:

you’re a Ukrainian national or family member of a Ukrainian national
you have a valid study or work permit
your spouse, common-law partner or parent has a valid study or work permit
you’re a minor child in primary or secondary school
you’re an exchange student or visiting student
you completed a short-term course or study program required to be accepted at a DLI
you or your spouse, common-law partner or dependent child has a temporary resident permit (TRP) valid for 6 months or more
you’re being sponsored to immigrate and you already applied for permanent residence (if you’re eligible)
you or your spouse, common-law partner or dependent child are subject to an unenforceable removal order
you’re the spouse, common-law partner or dependent child of:
an athlete on a team based in Canada
a member of the media
a member of the clergy
military personnel on duty in Canada or
an accredited foreign representative
you’re a refugee claimant in Canada or a family member of a refugee claimant in Canada

You arrived in Canada last year on an SOWP (Spouse Open Work Permit) with your two kids after allegedly working for FAAN for 15 years. Now you are claiming to be a Canadian citizen . This is an open forum, and such exaggerated claims are unnecessary. Nobody is claiming superiority here; we are all here to learn and educate one another.
There is no need for these bogus claims to validate your points—they make no sense and only detract from meaningful discussion.

Kurukuru:
I am a civil servant in Canada working with the CBSA. I wont divulge my identity here. The recent changes to the international student program are as a result of the abuse of the system. People like you are the ones teaching the foreign nationals on how to abuse the integrity of the immigration system. On Sept 1, 2024, Canada reverted to all the PRE-PANDEMIC policies pertaining In-Canada study permit. Those who applied before September 1, 2024 were exempted. So, if your cousin got in July 1, 2024, he might probably have applied before June 1, which fell within the frame when the pandemic measures were still in force, that does not mean that you should encourage people to do so now that the policies have changed. Canada immigration is guided by law. Section 215(1)(a-g) of the IRPR clearly explain the category of those who can apply from within Canada. By the power conferred on the Minister in Section 25(2) of the IRPA, the Ministet csn make temporary policies to vary or suspend any part of the IRPR. This what people like your cousin benefitted from. But now, the temporary policy has ended.

Well, if you are coming to Canada to follow all these ill-advice to explore the transition from visitor to study permit in which you are not eligible, good luck to you. You will meet us there.

Let me chip in this about the Nigerians on Youtube, every system no matter how sophisticated it is has some kind of loopholes. Those loopholes are deliberately left there to make the system not too rigid. But anytime Nigerians explore the loophole and they succeed, you will see them all over the internet tik tok, youtube , instagram etc. If you see the King sleeping and snoring on the royal chair, the wise thing to do is to pass and pretend that you no see anything. The wise ones here will decode my proverb.

For those citizens or permanent residents who encourage applicants to abuse the integrity of the immigration system, continue. You will meet your waterloo in the future.

Goodluck to you all.

Firstly, you are not acting intelligently but instead coming across as proud and unwilling to admit when you are wrong. I can categorically state that a CBSA officer would not approve of your approach, especially as sharing information about your work online in this manner is highly unprofessional. Furthermore, impersonating a CBSA officer online is childish and inappropriate. Your primary motive seems to be proving your point rather than genuinely seeking to understand the situation.

The fact remains that visitor visa holders can apply for a study permit from within Canada, and this is officially accepted policy. Your claims and arguments do not change this reality. I personally know two individuals who transitioned from visitor visas to study permits just last month, with no mention of a COVID-related exception.

Please set aside your ego, focus on providing accurate and up-to-date information, and avoid making baseless assertions. Otherwise, you risk undermining your credibility and making a mockery of yourself.

seunpinky:
1. Most of the agents are not knowledgeable about the product they are selling. Once they meet with financially savvy customers they tend to run away.

2. Most of the agents by virtue of buying the policy are enrolled into the system (MMM) and they are lured into bringing new customers/ recruit new agents.

3. Some of the agents, are just outright greedy. They know the product doesn’t suit majority of their customers yet they shove it down the customers throat because of the high commission they will get.

NB: always do a thorough research before you path away with your money. There are a lot of schemes/scams out there (Pot selling, Vaccum cleaner, water purification etc)they deceive people with the low monthly payments and trap them with high fees and costs that are not commensurate with the product. Some told me to come buy vaccum cleaner for 8k cad, another told my spouse to buy cooking pot of 10k cad.

Pls don’t fight with your “extended family member” that sold you the product, he or she may not know better.

It's easy for people to say, "Why didn’t you do your own research" But when you arrive in a new place like Canada, and the people you trust most are extended family and old trusted friends with experience there, you tend to rely on the information they provide. It can be disheartening to realize that, knowingly or unknowingly, they might be the ones to lead you into a worthless investment opportunity!

seunpinky:
Adding this picture to add context to your write up. For the first 6/7 years you are only getting insurance coverage while nothing goes to your investment until year 6/7 (cash value)

My question is, are these agents selling to fellow Nigerians including extended family unaware of the investment losses involved in the insurance products they are promoting to newcomers, or are they just ignoring it? Many newcomers, including myself, are poorly informed on this topic, and it’s painful to learn the truth now!

megastu:
Oh i get you. No mind them. Just do insurance and leave investments. Who never chop dey invest?

But the one they sold to us combines life insurance and investment as family package , which they told us we could cash out big time with no tax and it risk free. This is now my hope as a newcomer, because newcomers are the ones who mostly buy it, no one seems to offer any counter-views about it

Ramaii:
My good broda this asylum talk on this platform is not helping any of us, i think is good for us to knw ircc have Nigerians on their payroll n those pple get info frm social platform like this. So we shld try n stop doing all these talk of asylum on public platform like this.
And is good we knw Nigerians are not d nmbr one asylum seekers, Indian are nmbr one but u can never ever see them trying to speak against it on public platform like we do for d sake of correction.
Indian asylum seekers...
Lie more on visa application
Fake more on visa application
But get higher rate of visa approval than us, why do u think dat is. They don't expose them selves publicly like we do, together with other more reasons.
Even if what u are saying is correct d way u said it without compassion is really not good. Plz broda nxt time don't do like this because u put me in a bad light like i told u I am travelling to seek asylum n u can most likely be destroying ur own chances of success too.
Lastly if we keep giving pple negative energies like this on d this platform pple will most likely stop posting refusal dat will be of help to another person.
No hard feelings.
Cheers

Sir, I believe you may have misunderstood the gentleman’s argument. It wasn’t a personal attack on you, but rather a general comment on why someone with a strong profile, like yours, might face rejection. There’s no secrecy surrounding asylum-seeking, nor any need for compassion regarding the facts—it’s simply an open reality.
In fact, reports show that it’s not only Nigerians facing these challenges. Claims by Bangladeshis at Canadian airports have increased by over 1,200%, and nearly 700% for Nigerians. These three countries—India, Bangladesh, and Nigeria—are currently experiencing difficulties in obtaining Canadian visitor visas, with many rejections occurring right at the airport. Recently, several Indians with visitor visas were also sent back from Canada, so there’s no longer any "secret" about these situations. It’s a collective misuse of the system, which some see as an advantage or even religious grace, but has unfortunately become a burden for others like yourself.and it not about you in the bad light but collectively as Nigerian we are moving at a very fast speed beyond a bad lighting

I understand the pain of your refusal, and I'm truly sorry. You might consider renewing your UK visa for a family holiday, then applying for a U.S. visa since you previously held a U.S. transit visa. I wish you all the best in your next steps.

spiritismisreal:
you are not GOD and you dont have any right to judge anyone base on their decision, you are not a saint either, everyone in this group no one is a saint, you can only justify your claim if you enter Canada with express entry program, because if you enter with a student visa, definitely you most have tell one or two lies to get your visa, people claim they will go back to their country after schooling, we all know its a lie, people claim they have 100m for pof we know its a lie, there is no big lie or small lie. like I say asylum its for the poor ones like me, and I took the path to be a better person in life, if I was still in nigeria I will may be an hopeless company driver, but today am a scrum master in one of the it firm in Canada, everybody tell lies including your pastor in nigeria, your government tell lies, even canada government are liar, I tell a lie to better my life and am loving it here in Canada, I will not stop on till all my family enter this country, will you rather prefer me suffering in Nigeria than telling a liar to live a better life. leave people make them live their life. except you want to pretend that your family members have not been disturbing you with calls for help, people are basically suffering and you are talking about lie I always tell people do not condemn another person if you haven't been in their shoe even you Mr orjohn just keep thanking GOD for your life, it is only person who hasn't really suffer will be saying what you are saying, pray make your family no suffer hardship then you go no how far, that's when you will know telling a lie for a better life is better than carrying a gun to rob.

I understand where you're coming from, and I don't claim to be perfect. You're right; none of us here are saints, and I won't pretend otherwise. But my point is not about judging people for their choices, it's about being clear on what we attribute to God and what we don't.

You're right that many people, including governments and institutions, engage in deception, and I’m not here to argue that anyone is completely blameless. However, what I’m saying is this: if you choose to lie, forge documents, or pretend to be something you're not(gay or lesbian) to gain asylum or to get ahead in life, that’s a decision you’ve made. But we should not bring God into it and claim that any success achieved through these means is by His grace.

The God I know, as portrayed in the Bible and other holy books, is pure, just, and holy. Nowhere does He endorse lying or deception to improve our circumstances. Just as we wouldn’t say a thief’s success in a robbery is "God’s blessing," we shouldn't say that a success obtained through fake documents or a false asylum claim is "by God’s grace." God gives everyone free will, and what we do with that free will is up to us. But let’s not mix human actions with divine endorsement.

It's not about whether or not I support fake asylum claims—people will make their choices based on their life situations. My only issue is dragging God into situations that are contrary to His teachings. If we make a choice to lie or manipulate for a better life, let’s own that decision, but let’s not deceive ourselves into thinking God approves or that He had a hand in it.

If someone escapes hardship through manipulation, that's their choice. But God didn’t bless the lie or falsehood; it was a human decision made to navigate a difficult system. We should acknowledge our actions for what they are, rather than trying to justify them as part of God’s plan. In the end, attributing success that’s built on deception to God diminishes His true nature—one that’s based on truth, justice, and purity.

spiritismisreal:
thank GOD we are both understand each other now, and you are correct I came to Canada and sought asylum 6 years ago and things have changed over time, the truth is not everyone can afford to school in Canada and not everyone will qualify for express entry I was suffering in Nigeria when I lost my job I rarely feed my self and family, but I already apply for the visa which have forgotten then the agent called me when I was going for a driving job interview that my visa is approved. even the flight money I borrowed it. but today I was lucky to be a Canadian citizen, it is not an easy journey, and this is why I always say to leave people to do what they want regardless of the outcome. i know number of calls I receive every day for help back home, the situation in Nigeria presently is also driving some of us crazy because of the billing from family members people a practically suffering, will I tell someone suffering in Nigeria, who narrowly get Canada, US, or UK visit visa not to japa with it. all fingers are not equal. my Indian colleague brought all his family members to Canada on tourist visa, because they can not afford schooling in fact some of them didn't even understand good English, and they are living fine, they practically escaped poverty as I escape it myself. so my brother just allow people do what they want, my own is I will tell them refugee journey is not an easy journey. and its a japa journey for the poor.

this is the statistic of nigerians that sought for asylum from January to june 2024

9377 claims
847 approved
310 denied
33 abandoned case

pending cases 15016

no doubt more will be rejected and more will be approved, if you are lucky to get your visa, and you are the type begging people in the diaspora from one help to the other, better go chop aduro, at least make you survive first. abi you want to continue suffering in Nigeria?
44 withdraw

I respect your decision to claim asylum, but bringing God into it is using religion as manipulation. Your asylum claim, like many others, is based on fake documents, lies, and deception at the tribunal hearing. The God I know, and the same God you follow in your holy book, never teaches you to forge documents to gain favor or pretend to be something you're not, like claiming to be homosexual. While it is your choice to fake asylum to become a Canadian citizen, let's stop disrespecting God by attributing any success to Him or to grace, especially if it was obtained through deception. God is holy and pure and would never support lies or deception. Again, it's your choice to do right or wrong, as God gave all men free will, but faking documents and lying to gain asylum is not of God just like sucess from a robbery operation cannot be attributed to God!

spiritismisreal:
hi poster, I know some people have said to you that no more asylum that they have shot the door, the other person said don't do it that Canada is not the kind of country to seek asylum, its either they are scaring you away from it or they don't want you to go that route because it is difficult, and the truth is it is difficult, but not impossible, I will explain everything to you.


first of you need a valid visa to apply for a refugee status inside canada, you can not apply for it outside canada, keep in mind refugee is 100 percent legal and canada will never stop accepting refugee, so you need a visa first,

if you are in canada you can apply at the port of entry or inside canada at the IRB office, now to apply for a refugee status you need to tell your story while you are fleeing your country, why your country its no longer safe for you. keep in mind you need a genuin story to tell.

and let me remind you assylum is 50 50 its either you win or loss, if you win your case fine and good you will be a canada permanent resident but if you loss, you have the chance to fill for appeal, which in most cases will end in loss, except you have abundance of grace, but if you loss again, you have the final and last chance which is the humanitarian ground, that one there is 70 percent chance of approval.( speak to an immigration attoney for better understanding.) and before you start your refugee journey speak to a lawyer about you case, there are so many immigration lawyer on youtube you can contact. so my dear canada is still accepting assylum and will continue to accept it, as long as you have a visa that can take you to canada or walk from a neigbouring country to canada border. my last word it is not an easy route but not impossible. if you are the struggling type in 9ja and have canada visa with luck, will you rather continue suffering in 9ja or go face the difficult assylum path. but if you are well to do and can afford sch or you are well learned and qualify for express entry, please dont think of assylum, but if you are the i never chop type in nigeria and your chi make you to have canada visa, i dont need to tell you what to do.

This is the first time you have given a better explanation of asylum compared to your former approach, where you denied that asylum is causing current visa denials for Nigerians. There has been a more than 700% increase in Nigerians applying for asylum. You explained part of the truth about asylum, but what you failed to point out is that the asylum system 5 or 7 years ago, probably when you applied, is not the same now. With the election coming next year, it is going to become even harder. You can also see in the news that even the provinces do not want to accept more asylum seekers, as Quebec and Ontario are complaining about the burden on the system. Canada will not stop asylum applications, but will make it harder for countries with a higher ratio of asylum seekers, and Nigeria is one of them.

On humanitarian grounds you pointed even before you get to that level you will have spend a good money which legal aid will not pay , consider how many of the current asylum seekers who arrived in Canada in the last year are officially working and contributing to the economy, rather than staying in hotels and receiving government support. This adds another layer of complexity, showing that there will be more challenges ahead regarding the humanitarian ground consideration aspect. Personally ,l will not tell anybody to claim asylum or not claim asylum but be rest assure it not an easy path that is based on how you are creative on your falsehood but your action will will also hurt innocent applicant from Nigeria as the rejection rate are higher now .

Pjoe238:
When one road closes another one opens. This isn't the first policy change in Canada and it would not be the last. Maybe the new policy will be better than the one they just stopped. Don't forget PR for caregiver on arrival is still yet to be unfolded. We go exploit that one too before then go abolish am.

In 2023, IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) plans to welcome more than 465,000 immigrants to Canada. The target for 2024 is set at 485,000 new permanent residents (PRs). In both 2025 and 2026, Canada aims to welcome an additional 500,000 immigrants each year.

However, Due to current harsh economic reality and challenges facing  Canadian   on Monday, August 26, 2024, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced that the federal government is "looking at a number of options" to re-evaluate permanent resident levels in Canada. Miller emphasized that any upcoming changes will not be "cosmetic" but "significant." He stated, "Now it's time to take a look at them and put real options on the table for the prime minister and for other cabinet ministers to look at, and not cosmetic changes simply to deal with public opinion. Real significant change."

Miller's comments were made during an interview with CTV News Chief Political Correspondent Vassy Kapelos while attending the Liberal cabinet retreat in Halifax.

In line with these considerations, the  Canada federal government announced on Monday that there would be stricter rules to reduce the low-wage stream of temporary foreign workers after a surge in recent years to address the post-COVID labour shortage. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also indicated that more changes to immigration policy, particularly concerning permanent residents, could be expected this fall. A possible reduction in permanent resident levels could represent a major policy shift for the Trudeau government.

Canada federal election is next year so surely more brutal immigration changes ahead !

mamasoldiers:
Good day, everyone,this a general post for anyone who has ideas or answers to my questions.
I am mother of three looking to move to Canada with my kids. I have a five year visitor visa already. My questions are:
Which province is most suitable for me,in respect to settling in, finding a job and school for my kids, price of accommodation and cost of living generally.

I have always been a business woman and from what I have gathered it's easier for skilled workers to get jobs so which training or programs can I run and get certified before travelling next year?

Is it possible to write Canadian certificate examinations from Nigeria and get certified.

I'm based in Port Harcourt,is there anyone from Port Harcourt here who can help me with information on any of the questions I have asked?

I'm open to any advice I get because I intend to either get a job from here before coming or get a job when I arrive.

Please help a sister.

it's important to understand the type of visa you have and the restrictions associated with it. A Canada visitor visa is strictly for visiting purposes. Many people who travelled from Nigeria to Canada last year on visitor visas, including those on this forum, hoped to secure an LMIA to convert their visitor visa to a work visa, even with certifications like truck driving. However, they ended up applying for asylum under false pretenses due to the extreme difficulty in obtaining a work permit. This situation has resulted in a 700% increase in asylum applications from Nigerians, which is now negatively impacting the approval rates for visitor visas. Additionally, the cost of obtaining an LMIA can be very high, ranging from 20,000 to 35,000 CAD, and there is also a risk of potential fraud and fake Lmia . Converting a visitor visa into a work visa is generally not easy because it requires a job offer, and even currently residents, students, and Canadian citizens in Canada are struggling to find jobs. Since a visitor visa is not a residency visa, it's crucial to clear up any misconceptions and be fully aware of the realities ahead. I won't discuss the pros and cons of the asylum route here on a public forum, but I wish you and your children all the best.

Ibrahim8358:
please how can i call Canada embassy for my visa because i submitted Feb12th and no reply yet.

Mr ibrahim , you need relax on this ur visa ...na patient person fit apply Canada visa ..l beg no go develop hypertension untop visa stress!

Vannie12:
Application Submitted - February 15th
Biometrics Completed - February 28th
Passport Request - July 30th

To God be the Glory!
First time Applicant/ No Travel History.
All the best to everyone waiting.

congratulations!

Vannie12:
Good evening all,
Thank you for all the helpful info posted here so far.

Does someone with a scholarship to a Canadian university still need to upload a bank statement/ statement of account? Please your valuable advice will be appreciated.

You asked this question in February and l will like to confirm if you recently visa approval Passport Request - July 30th is a student visa or what ??

Congratulations

spiritismisreal:
it is not in your position to tell if the story is fabricated, allow the judge to decide and not you, and again do you have any evidence to claim their story is fabricated? i work with evidence please if you don't have then let it be like I said am a citizen. and you guy on the internet is the number one reason why the majority get refused is because of the trash you spill on the internet, now you are still doing what I was complaining about, you spoke to someone and you listen to the fabricated story, how are your sure his story is fabricated, I thought if someone asks for asylum there is a process and the judge has the final say, so allow them to do their job. or are you a judge in Canada to spot a fabricated story? if you are not, please to don't make a statement you can't back up with concrete evidence. asylum is a serious issue and not to be played with online.
how I become a citizen, not your business. allow people be for once and allow the Canadian authority to do their job.

please don't come here and say people are using fake documents because by so doing you are making it difficult for innocent and genuine people to get visas, thank you.

Am in the position to tell you the story are false because Many of you arrived in Canada last year on visitor visas and could not get an LMIA. Suddenly, they resorted to claiming asylum. These are people I know very well because I warned them ahead of time, and here you are defending it because you are part of the rot and dishonesty we are talking about. Go and ask those you know who arrived or, after more than a year, they are still in Canada visiting Niagara Falls and you cannot silent a warrior like me ,you can go and check my previous post ,l stand for the truth and against selfish act of people like you .....when you took oath to be a Canadian do you not read about right to free speech! I laugh at you!

spiritismisreal:
am also in Canada and a citizen you guys on the internet are creating more harm to people in the diaspora by spilling trash on the internet your sister said Nigerians are using fake documents everywhere without concrete evidence, am I not saying we should not call out bad people but when doing that and tarnishing the image of this country online you should back it with evidence, not what you are seeing I can't believe what you say because you saw it, it could also mean you are lying on Nigerians. if you have your evidence to back up your second account come and present it to the house instead of logging in to this your account. but if you do not have please don't spill trash on the internet again because not only Nigerians scan through this site, but you and your brother or sister should stop all this rubbish about fake this and fake that, without presenting evidence that so so and so person use fake document, you are part of the people spoiling Nigeria also, so please call your second account to other. if you guys as saying people are getting refused because of asylum seekers, then people can still get refusal base on the rubbish always commenting on this thread because vo also read through the internet.

i do not want to prolong this matter with you because l never started it with you but i have been here long enough to know your type but l have just 2 final question for you Firstly, did you get your PR via asylum claim before you became a Canadian citizen. or how did you become a Canadian citizen ? Secondly, have you encountered more than 20 Nigerian asylum seekers in Canada and listened to their fabricated stories? Because you sound like a novice or are you just pretending to deny the truth?

spiritismisreal:
thank you moderator for deleting all comments that will tarnish the image of this great nation, this is how a group should be handled, and let us all come out and stop anyone laying false accusations on Nigeria without concrete evidence. T FOR THANKS.

The man is speaking the truth, not making false claims. Just like many were deceived last year about the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) and how to enter Canada on a visitor visa and then switch to a work visa. However, most of them arrived in Canada on a visitor visa only to become stranded and resort to making false asylum claims, which now harm innocent applicants. I stand with others in saying that their asylum claims are hurting other innocent applicants. Let's be honest and tell the truth. Creating multiple pages with different names to attack the truth won't change the facts! You are part of the issue; it is not a false accusation because you yourself know the truth and I am in Canada and I see what is happening. In the long run, it will hurt us all as Nigerians if we cannot be honest in our deeds!

noeloge82:
It's not about people rushing it's about reality of the law many people are today in Canada stranded but rushed because people were rushing with visiting visa and believed they can convert it,today canada immigration law is reality and that's what I just pointed out to avoid what I was told VS what is reality
like I said If you have any place where the immigration law guarantees that kindly show me so I can pass it on
Thank you

Please no need to argue about visa duration or validity .90% of people on this forum fasting and praying applying Canada visiting visa and reapplying just want use to visit visa to japa even if na 5 days visa..majority full this section last year even insulting me about lmia but many don land Canada learning the hard way!

davejr10:
Okay. To add to it. I’ve no travel history. Actually that is one of the reason I was denied 2017 with purpose of visit and I didn’t request for GCMS note up till today. Truth is in my first application 2017 I didn’t submit statement of purpose; didn’t know it was compulsory then, so the questionnaire then at VfS office didn’t give me enough space to defend my application.

Congratulations on obtaining your visa. However, my best advice is not to sell your property or quit your job if you intend to emigrate on a tourist visa. Also, be cautious and do not hastily trust anyone who offers advice on converting a visitor visa to a work permit or suggests the asylum route. I wish you all the best. For those who are waiting or have yet to apply, I advise you to handle the application yourself and not to pay anyone, as there are no guaranteed outcomes given the current situation. Always ensure that your actions are in compliance with the legal requirements. welcome to canada!

Clapaudan:
You have proven it all that you are not a fake, nor agent who is trying to freak neither misrepresenting and finally you have nailed it that Canada embassy still giving out visa even to those without any travel history never bn out of Nigeria not to talk of USA, Australia, UK, Europe etc...
You are a very good example of no travel history.
God will honor you.
And I use this as the point of connection for those still waiting for decision it shall be a positive outcome. IJN. Amen

It seems you are quite passionate about your pursuit of a Canadian visitor visa, and you have put a lot of faith in spiritual prayers to get visa . I hope you are not considering 'japa'on a tourist visa. Emigrating to Canada on a tourist visa can be highly stressful and fraught with uncertainties. It's important to plan carefully