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walenden:
That is a completely ignorant statement based on sentiment rather than facts and shows a poor understanding of how the Canadian immigration system works.
Who told you PR is automatic after graduation? If that were true, thousands of graduates would not be struggling today with expiring PGWPs and no clear immigration pathway.
And where exactly are all these Americans supposedly coming to Canada to study?
Immigration is based on meeting legal requirements, not on making friends, dating a citizen, or hoping someone will show you the next steps. That's wishful thinking, not immigration advice.

uchennay:
You are being dishonest and trying to twist the facts.

First, you claimed that no Canadian university or institution is facing financial pressure due to reduced international student enrolment. Yet campus closures, program suspensions, hiring freezes, and staff layoffs have been widely reported and are publicly available for anyone to verify.

Second, you created ur profile less than 3 weeks ago attached your email address to your profile, making it easy for prospective gullible applicants to contact you privately, while presenting yourself as an "independent observer." People can draw their own conclusions about that.

The reality is simple: graduating from a Canadian institution does not automatically lead to PR. Many graduates today are struggling with low CRS scores, expiring permits, and uncertain immigration pathways.

There is nothing wrong with encouraging people to study in Canada. The problem is selling a dream while ignoring the challenges. Prospective students deserve the complete picture, not selective information that supports a particular business interest.

uchennay:

Oga, I know you're a visa agent or taking student application to generate income which is not bad, but let's be honest.The impact of reduced international student enrolment on Canadian colleges is not an opinion; it's a fact. Campus closures, program suspensions, staff layoffs, hiring freezes have been reported across Canada,pls google is ur friend.Your clients will still be your clients. There is no need to deny what is already in the public domain. People deserve honest information about both the opportunities and the challenges before investing their hard-earned money.Telling people the truth is not discouragement. It is responsible advice.

Jimmy17:
Hello Nairalanders,

I am a recent Geography graduate from the University of Ibadan (Second Class Upper) and I just completed my NYSC at the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) in Ibadan. I am currently targeting a funded thesis-based master's degree in Canada for Fall 2027, specifically in the area of environmental governance and sustainable development.

I have already identified some programs and schools I am interested in, including McGill University, University of Waterloo, Western University, Queen's University, and University of Ottawa. I am also currently applying for the McCall MacBain Scholarship at McGill.

I would love to hear from anyone who has gone through the Canadian graduate school process, especially:

1. How did you find and secure a supervisor? Did you cold email professors and did it work?
2. How long did your study permit take to process as a Nigerian applicant?
3. Any tips on writing a strong statement of purpose or personal statement?
4. Is there anything you wish you had known before applying or arriving in Canada?
5. Any experience with the McCall MacBain Scholarship specifically?

Any advice at all — about applications, funding, life in Canada, or anything in between — would be genuinely appreciated.

Thank you.

House34:

Many schools are already facing financial pressure, and some programs have been reduced or closed because of lower international student enrollment. The education sector also supports many jobs, so international students continue to play an important role in the economy.
How students plan to obtain PR after graduation is a separate issue. If someone assumes that studying in Canada automatically leads to PR without doing proper research, that is their responsibility. Prospective students need to understand the financial realities,and risks before making such a major decision.You can fake proof of funds, but you cannot fake the reality you will face after you arrive. Rent, food, bills, and tuition are real. Make sure your plans are realistic, sustainable, and based on your actual circumstances.

TaxLawyer:
Yeah i get that chances of a complete lift will be zeroo.
Turkmenistan had a full ban before, but has been removed from a full ban, and moved to a partial ban.

immigrants visa is still banned, but non immigrants visas are being granted. However one thing, their president met with Trump. Tinubu has never met with Trump.

Its really painful that a man will sit in an Office and Bleep peoples dreams.

AbelAbdul:
Stop contradicting yourself. And talking of labeling him a scammer is it because you are not yet his victim?

TaxLawyer:
Can anyone talk about the probability of US lifting the ban. With what we have so far, whats the likelihood. Cos i feel the ban maybe extended.

Sheron50:
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Freedom of expression is not discouragement. Sharing personal experiences and opinions, whether positive or negative, is a right.

If people can freely post success stories and encourage others to come to Canada through the student route, then others should also be free to talk about the struggles they have witnessed. Calling every honest opinion "discouragement" is simply an attempt to silence viewpoints that some people, like you, may not agree with.

At the end of the day, everyone is responsible for their own decisions. Advising people to do proper research before spending their money is common sense, not discouragement. The truth is not always comfortable, but it is still the truth.

evachy:
Please guys, help a sister

evachy:
Hi guys,

Let's be careful with the information we receive here, scammers are roaming about looking for who to devour.

Sheron50:
I did not post my comment to discourage or encourage anyone to come to Canada as a student. It is your money and your decision.

But honestly, I would not advise even my enemy to come to Canada as a student without doing serious research, especially if PR is the goal. I would rather encourage people to consider learning French and exploring other better pathways.

This is my fourth year in Canada. I came as a PR, and I live in Toronto. There is a school close to my house, and I have seen many Nigerian students crying and regretting their decision because of academic stress, financial pressure, difficulty getting work, and no clear pr route.

People post nice pictures on social media, but not everyone shows the real struggle behind the scenes.
Our people need to hear the truth: research properly before making any decision. Research the course, the school, the PR pathway, job opportunities, and other alternatives before jumping into the student visa route.

AdetolaMary:
Thank you so much for your advice. I think I will go with the option of writing the IELTS exam.
Please, I would appreciate it if you could share any IELTS preparation materials or resources that may help me prepare ahead of the exam.
Also, I would be grateful if you could recommend universities that offer funding opportunities for MSc students. I studied Computer Science in my undergraduate degree and graduated with a Second Class Upper (2:1).
Thank you in advance for your help.

amnotapervert:
do not write exam you do not need

what school are you looking at and what program ?

IELTS is good for getting admission, but in my opinion, it is not necessary.

Most school in canada will waive English proficiency for Nigerians.

All you need is to obtain an English proficiency letter from your school in Nigeria stating that your studies were conducted in English, that you were taught in English, and that all your exams were in English.

Your school registry in Nigeria knows how to issue this letter...even at that for some schools once the admission office in Canada knows you are Nigeria they normally wave language requirement

Your Canadian school will likely waive the IELTS requirement, but if you want to take it, you can. However, in my opinion, you do not need it

evachy:
evachy from Nairaland:

"I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry Education, a Master’s degree in Educational Administration and Planning, and a Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management. In addition, I have over 15 years of professional experience in warehousing, distribution, supply chain, and procurement. Could you kindly advise on suitable courses of study in New Zealand that align with my qualifications and career objectives?

Please guys, I need feedback on the above request."

https://www.nairaland.com/1410222/general-new-zealand-student-enquires/64#137793363

amnotapervert:
Thank you for your reply

I wanted to say that loans for studying abroad are a red flag, but one person called AbelAbdul will say I am discouraging people from applying abroad hahahah and start to use his favorite work scammer Agent etc with no evidence

I wanted to change my tone to be nice for a sec, but the average Nigerian doesn’t like direct truth; they prefer sweet lies. Just like one guy mentioned, he paid 20k to join a group so they can add him so he can know how to school in Canada for 10 million naira

People who do not even have the funds are thinking about loans; IRCC does not waste time with that....

except you get a scholarship its very hard becasue you must explain to IRCC how you got your funds

I will always be direct: schooling abroad is not cheap siina. the avergae 2 years masters or PGD program will cost you about more than $45,000 CAD thats a conservative amount

siina:
Please house , I have HND (Lower Credit) from Federal Polytechnic Ado and Bsc (2.1) from Obafemi Awolowo University both in Accounting. I am a chartered Accountant (ICAN) with over 12 years experience as an Accountant in a Federal Polytechnic.
I want to go for Masters in Canada, please what are the options for me? How do I raise funds, should I go for loan? I am married with three kids as well
Thanks as i await your response.

Ebukaxn:
Thank you very much , so you’re saying I should just submit the application as is
No need for any deed of gift

Ebukaxn:
Hello guys, I’ve gotten offer to school in Canada for a postgraduate study ,and the total tuition for the full year is 19,813 cad.
I have a sponsor (my elder sister) , she’s a nurse in the US and ends roughly $176,000 annually .

She has paid my complete tuition fee for the first semester alone , what is left is the second semester. And her bank statements show times 3-4 of the actual amount needed for my tuition and living expenses .

She has a bank statement of $85,246 available balance (118,773 CAD thereabout ) after paying the first semester tuition .

Additionally , she has a savings account of $30,000(41,799CAD) that she’s going to submit along side the other bank statement I mentioned earlier .
This is just a short brief of my circumstances as it seems now .

So now ;
even if my application is sponsorship based, I am still supposed to show my personal bank statement to show my financial strength incase things goes sideways ways .

I have 3 accounts I believe would be hard to use because earn 70k monthly in the;
FIRST ACCOUNT and the opening balance from the past 6 months is 800,000 naira with a closing balance of 50 naira

SECOND ACCOUNT has an opening balance of 186 naira with a closing balance of 1,358,025 naira

THIRD ACCOUNT has an opening balance of 3,027.32 naira and a closing of 22,958.41 naira

I am supposed to submit this application this coming week . I have barely any time left .

So I am considering a deed of gift of 10million naira from my uncle.

My main question here is , would a deed of gift be feasible for this application given the urgency of time (deadline ) or give a recommendation to this please , experts in the house .

Gobdddd:
Good evening People of God.
Ii got my study visa approved since February.
Will be in Canada in August for my September 2026 class kickoff.
At this time, I need some guidance.

1) How easy or difficult is it to get a house or apartment (as they call it) in Calgary?
2) My school is SAIT, (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology), which locations are better and convenient for me? I don't need to spend much on transportation.
3) Is it cheaper to get a winter suite her in Nigeria or should I leave it and buy in Canada?
4) I understand I can work just for 24hrs weekly, to what extent, precisely, can the pay here take me? I am self sponsored!
5) I understand I can on have 23kg each for 2 bags, excess of which I'll pay. Should I get more of food or clothes?
6) As someone going for electrical trades technology, how easy or tough can I get a job as a student?
7) Which bank will you advise a new comer to open a d what type of account? (I will deposit my 2nd semester tuition and living expenses in that account)
If I work hard, can I raise my 2nd year tuition? I am paying 23,200 for year 1.
9) Housing, what rental price range is a cool deal if I can find one? I need a personal room and don't mind sharing kitchen or toilet

I will appreciate if those that know the exact answers to this question can assist me.
Thank you.

Mavor:
And if the person has been working professionally with global multinationals for the past 18 years since graduation?

Mavor:
Is it through that the Canadians dont like giving study visa to Nigerians for PGd programs at Canadian graduate universities/colleges?

horlahsunbo225:
Your third paragraph is the real thing, anyone with advanced degree qualified to file for EB2, approval or rejection lie solely at the discretion of the reviewing officer and proposed endeavor. And to be clear EB2 doesn't need you to be top of your field, you only need to show a proposed endeavor that is of national interest (which is quite easy for stem, based on government national interest list) and evidence that you can achieve the proposed endeavor.

You're making a lot of assumptions about OP, rather than asking questions.

From the little we know about the OP, he/she qualifies to file for EB2, approval or denial is another ball game entirely.

horlahsunbo225:
What you said doesn't prove anything, EB2 only ask for advance degree and he/she holds one, so I dont see what she/he cant apply. If he has 4 paper with 30+ citations, he/she has a higher chance of been approved.

horlahsunbo225:
You need to mention your discipline, degree and your grade before people can really help you. Also, if you have money and publications, try EB2NIW

OllyDiamond:
Hello everyone.
I have been seeking for PhD opportunities in USA, Canada, Switzerland, Australia and Germany all to no avail.

Please, is it possible to be accepted for a second Masters in the USA?

Aside the schooling route, please can anyone here in the USA assist me with employment route?

I honestly want to japa out of Africa and would appreciate any effort

Highsaac:
Good afternoon,

I have a quick question. If I use a professional mentor, someone I have worked with for several years and who holds a senior position in the energy sector, which is closely related to my field of study, as my sponsor, would that be considered strong enough for my application?

Also, is there a recommended format or template for a sponsorship letter that the sponsor should follow?

Thank you.

Kossyfelicia:
Please I have a friend that want me to help him in Canada School application. He is not financially buoyant sha . But he want school that's affordable for him because he is the one that will sponsor himself. WAEC CERTIFICATE is the Only certificate with him, so his subject in WAEC is mostly Arts subjects only. Now I'm confused on the course I can help him in applying for. He said if i see fall intake 2026 for him or winter 2027 he is okay but let the tuition be affordable and application fee 50-90$ Cad. So. Please if you know any school with DLI and PGWP recommend for me. I suppose apply for him through RRC but the application fee and tuition fee is expensive for him. Please Abeg help me if you know any school. Thanks 🙏

Kenneth30:
I am in the process of verifying my academic qualification through WES but have a surname miss-match; my correct surname
should be *Eno-Ekhator* as in all my other documents including my passport but the one on all my school documents is *Enoekhator* so I'm about filling in my information in the attached I don't know which to use now. Please can anyone advise. Thank you in anticipation.

isArray:
Well, most of his ridiculous policies were reversed by Biden. I don't understand what you mean by being too accessible, you have to apply for a visa AFAIK and you could be approved or rejected, this is a student thread by the way, I am not sure anyone here is trying to move illegally, the latest policies directly affects legal migrants.

isArray:
The USA might be out of reach for a lot of people trying to move legally