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Re: Does having an MSc. boost the possibility of one in securing a US|Canadian visa? by NickD(m): 10:00am On Dec 13, 2021

Gerrard59:
It's useless because your academic qualifications have little or nothing to do with obtaining a US or Canadian visa. Someone with a BSc who got admitted into a PhD program can obtain a US visa, so you see? It's useless. The key question is: what's your purpose for applying for a visa?

It's not useless if he's planning to migrate via Express Entry

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Re: Does having an MSc. boost the possibility of one in securing a US|Canadian visa? by Omololaeni(f): 10:02am On Dec 13, 2021

Teejay13:
Actually, I don't have the intension of going for a PhD there,

Rather, the plan is to use my MSc. Degree I'm statistics to boost my chances of applying for another Masters degree program in Data Science.

Please how viable could that be?

You can use it for admission purpose although I don’t think it is necessary because if you have good undergraduate grades, good S.o.p and good GRE score you will get admission for Data science. But don’t mention to the vo that you are going for a second masters to me it looks like a red flag.

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Re: Does having an MSc. boost the possibility of one in securing a US|Canadian visa? by na2016: 10:04am On Dec 13, 2021*

Teejay13:
Hello travel guru's,

This thought keeps lingering in my mind for quite some time now and I taught I should drop it here for public opinion.

Please o, does having an MSc degree in a Nigeria institute really guarantee the possibilities of one securing a US/Canada visa?

Please Nairalanders, what's your take, kindly drop your taught on what your opinion.

It is useless. Instead of spending that two years for MSc by which your age would have increased and your points will be affected, just use your BSc. Also note that when you get there, you can take student loan and quickly run a program that will be beneficial to you and your future there

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Re: Does having an MSc. boost the possibility of one in securing a US|Canadian visa? by verybadmouth(m): 10:06am On Dec 13, 2021

Teejay13:
Really, please at what age is it suitable for one to apply and get?

Below 35

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Re: Does having an MSc. boost the possibility of one in securing a US|Canadian visa? by chris51(f): 10:08am On Dec 13, 2021

[quote author=Teejay13 post=108440380]Hello travel guru's,

This thought keeps lingering in my mind for quite some time now and I taught I should drop it here for public opinion.

Please o, does having an MSc degree in a Nigeria institute really guarantee the possibilities of one securing a US/Canada visa.

NO.
Canada has its own immigration process. Find out and follow it

Re: Does having an MSc. boost the possibility of one in securing a US|Canadian visa? by Blurpy: 10:09am On Dec 13, 2021

If you're sponsoring yourself, you have no problems

Teejay13:
Actually, I don't have the intension of going for a PhD there,

Rather, the plan is to use my MSc. Degree I'm statistics to boost my chances of applying for another Masters degree program in Data Science.

Please how viable could that be?

Re: Does having an MSc. boost the possibility of one in securing a US|Canadian visa? by ghettochild(m): 10:14am On Dec 13, 2021

Teejay13:
Hello travel guru's,

This thought keeps lingering in my mind for quite some time now and I taught I should drop it here for public opinion.

Please o, does having an MSc degree in a Nigeria institute really guarantee the possibilities of one securing a US/Canada visa?

Yes as in when applying for Canada Express entry
Please Nairalanders, what's your take, kindly drop your taught on what your opinion.

Re: Does having an MSc. boost the possibility of one in securing a US|Canadian visa? by abdullahi45: 10:15am On Dec 13, 2021

Teejay13:
Hello travel guru's,

This thought keeps lingering in my mind for quite some time now and I taught I should drop it here for public opinion.

Please o, does having an MSc degree in a Nigeria institute really guarantee the possibilities of one securing a US/Canada visa?

Please Nairalanders, what's your take, kindly drop your taught on what your opinion.

If you mean study visa, then yes.

PS: Having an MSc is not a prerequisite for many PhD programs in the US and Canada, but an MSc will definitely improve your chances of admission. I am a testament.

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Re: Does having an MSc. boost the possibility of one in securing a US|Canadian visa? by abdullahi45: 10:19am On Dec 13, 2021

Teejay13:
I have an MSc in Statistics, so I intend to use the knowledge gained to apply for a Data science program in any of the above country.

I believe you should be able to get admission for Data Science program, you just need to convince them as to why the degree is important after already obtaining an MSc.

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Re: Does having an MSc. boost the possibility of one in securing a US|Canadian visa? by Teejay13(op): 10:25am On Dec 13, 2021

Omololaeni:
You can use it for admission purpose although I don’t think it is necessary because if you have good undergraduate grades, good S.o.p and good GRE score you will get admission for Data science. But don’t mention to the vo that you are going for a second masters to me it looks like a red flag.

Thank you for sharing this Omololaeni. But my questions are?

Do you mean to say that if am to apply for a student visa to US, I should not include that I have obtained an MSc degree in my application form?

Secondly, must I have a GRE to be eligible for Canadian or US visa?

Re: Does having an MSc. boost the possibility of one in securing a US|Canadian visa? by abdullahi45: 10:26am On Dec 13, 2021

Teejay13:
Actually, I don't have the intension of going for a PhD there,

Rather, the plan is to use my MSc. Degree I'm statistics to boost my chances of applying for another Masters degree program in Data Science.

Please how viable could that be?

Workable. Your story must just be convincing enough.

Some programs might require you to write GRE for admission, start by checking what each program that you are interested in requires.

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Re: Does having an MSc. boost the possibility of one in securing a US|Canadian visa? by Teejay13(op): 10:28am On Dec 13, 2021

abdullahi45:
I believe you should be able to get admission for Data Science program, you just need to convince them as to why the degree is important after already obtaining an MSc.

Thank you abdullahi45 but can that be possible since I don't have a GRE.

Re: Does having an MSc. boost the possibility of one in securing a US|Canadian visa? by Teejay13(op): 10:29am On Dec 13, 2021

abdullahi45:
Workable. Your story must just be convincing enough.

Some programs might require you to write GRE for admission, start by checking what each program that you are interested in requires.

Thank you, It is well noted as I shall do just that.

Re: Does having an MSc. boost the possibility of one in securing a US|Canadian visa? by Omololaeni(f): 10:35am On Dec 13, 2021

Teejay13:
Thank you for sharing this Omololaeni. But my questions are?

Do you mean to say that if am to apply for a student visa to US, I should not include that I have obtained an MSc degree in my application form?

Secondly, must I have a GRE to be eligible for Canadian or US visa?

Ques 1. If you are applying for masters you can mention it to the school you may be lucky to get a course waived for you when you begin lectures but to the vo it is not important. (Remember I said if you are applying for masters o but if it is PhD you can mention it to the vo)
Ques 2. During covid some schools waived GRE/GMAT for Data science but I think they are now requesting for it.

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Re: Does having an MSc. boost the possibility of one in securing a US|Canadian visa? by Teejay13(op): 10:37am On Dec 13, 2021

abdullahi45:
If you mean study visa, then yes.

PS: Having an MSc is not a prerequisite for many PhD programs in the US and Canada, but an MSc will definitely improve your chances of admission. I am a testament.

Really. Please how did you go about that and what visa method did you apply.

And if you don't mind, can I slide into your DM?

Re: Does having an MSc. boost the possibility of one in securing a US|Canadian visa? by Teejay13(op): 10:41am On Dec 13, 2021

Omololaeni:
Ques 1. If you are applying for masters you can mention it to the school you may be lucky to get a course waived for you when you begin lectures but to the vo it is not important. (Remember I said if you are applying for masters o but if it is PhD you can mention it to the vo)
Ques 2. During covid some schools waived GRE/GMAT for Data science but I think they are now requesting for it.

Wow, Omololaeni you did justice to the question. However do you advice I go ahead with applying for another Masters or go further to apply for a PhD?

Re: Does having an MSc. boost the possibility of one in securing a US|Canadian visa? by egunna(m): 10:48am On Dec 13, 2021

Teejay13:
Are you currently running your PhD program I'm Nigeria or abroad?

Nigeria

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Re: Does having an MSc. boost the possibility of one in securing a US|Canadian visa? by egunna(m): 10:49am On Dec 13, 2021

Yoighaman:
Exactly, but please try and get rich legally; you can have a Ph.D and still be wealthy.

thank u.will try to do dat

Re: Does having an MSc. boost the possibility of one in securing a US|Canadian visa? by Omololaeni(f): 10:54am On Dec 13, 2021

Teejay13:
Wow, Omololaeni you did justice to the question. However do you advice I go ahead with applying for another Masters or go further to apply for a PhD?

Anyone is fine o
Masters: short duration but you may not get full funding
PhD: Long duration but you may get full funding. Pls I said “May” o and not “will”.
The goal is to hustle there you are only going through study route so if you ask me I will say masters. But you have better chances of getting a visa if you have fully funded PhD offer plus sweet Stipends �

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Re: Does having an MSc. boost the possibility of one in securing a US|Canadian visa? by Teejay13(op): 10:57am On Dec 13, 2021

Omololaeni:
Anyone is fine o
Masters: short duration but you may not get full funding
PhD: Long duration but you may get full funding. Pls I said “May” o and not “will”.
The goal is to hustle there you are only going through study route so if you ask me I will say masters. But you have better chances of getting a visa if you have fully funded PhD offer plus sweet Stipends �

Thank you for this and God bless.

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Re: Does having an MSc. boost the possibility of one in securing a US|Canadian visa? by Omololaeni(f): 10:58am On Dec 13, 2021

Teejay13:
Thank you for this and God bless.

Amen and you to. Thanks

Re: Does having an MSc. boost the possibility of one in securing a US|Canadian visa? by tradepunter: 11:00am On Dec 13, 2021

Teejay13:
tradepunter do you mean to say in countries like UK, italy, France, Switzerland a Masters degree holder has better chances of securing their visa?

Stop emphasizing on the degree.... It doesn't matter.

Someone with no degree but with good money that travels a lot have easy passage to any nation on earth...

So your bank account matters more.... although if your masters is from the uk your chances are good because it means you spent good amount of years on a foreign soil.

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Re: Does having an MSc. boost the possibility of one in securing a US|Canadian visa? by ejitest1(m): 11:07am On Dec 13, 2021

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Re: Does having an MSc. boost the possibility of one in securing a US|Canadian visa? by suffering: 11:29am On Dec 13, 2021

When Nairalanders seek help they become very humble. Once them travel out na steady insult them go dey stone members here like say this country na the home of suffering.

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Re: Does having an MSc. boost the possibility of one in securing a US|Canadian visa? by lereinter(m): 11:45am On Dec 13, 2021

shantti:
I wish God will just do it for me, even though I have offended Him so many times. I really want to relocate to canada

Why offend Him

Re: Does having an MSc. boost the possibility of one in securing a US|Canadian visa? by lereinter(m): 11:49am On Dec 13, 2021

Teejay13:
Now am beginning to feel like I just wasted my precious time and money to obtain a Masters degree in Nigeria.

If I had used that money for business, perhaps,it would have multiplied greatly

Why think like that

Well that's the consequences of the hardship in the country

Remember some people invested 10times of what you spent on Msc on business and it still crash

Your msc certificate is yours forever

Jehovah will make a way

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Re: Does having an MSc. boost the possibility of one in securing a US|Canadian visa? by lereinter(m): 11:50am On Dec 13, 2021

ogododo:
Yes for Canada.
Somehow for USA too if na academic or employment visa wey by J Or so but for B1/B2 na tourism, you even fit be tout if you get money and cogent reason na 2 years straight be dat.

Like mcoluomo pikins

Re: Does having an MSc. boost the possibility of one in securing a US|Canadian visa? by Limassol(m): 11:51am On Dec 13, 2021

4gunners:
He is right. A candidate can get admitted for PHD program with just BSC.

Re: Does having an MSc. boost the possibility of one in securing a US|Canadian visa? by Limassol(m): 11:52am On Dec 13, 2021

4gunners:
He is right. A candidate can get admitted for PHD program with just BSC.

could ones high CGPA be a determining factor?

Re: Does having an MSc. boost the possibility of one in securing a US|Canadian visa? by ogododo: 12:15pm On Dec 13, 2021

lereinter:
Like mcoluomo pikins

Na you talk am o. No pass Oshodi, Mafoluku and Bolade today.

Re: Does having an MSc. boost the possibility of one in securing a US|Canadian visa? by TheManOfTheYear: 12:52pm On Dec 13, 2021

tradepunter:
You are very correct.... Travel history works well for Yankee..

Just do uk, ireland, france then with a mix of switzerland and italy, then your chances of getting a visa is high.

All they do is call in for your travel history and if you have any criminal records.

What type of visa, would one be able to work with it?

Or are you just talking about visiting visa?

Re: Does having an MSc. boost the possibility of one in securing a US|Canadian visa? by Nobody: 12:52pm On Dec 13, 2021

Teejay13:
Hello travel guru's,

This thought keeps lingering in my mind for quite some time now and I taught I should drop it here for public opinion.

Please o, does having an MSc degree in a Nigeria institute really guarantee the possibilities of one securing a US/Canada visa?

Please Nairalanders, what's your take, kindly drop your taught on what your opinion.

if you are less than 31, with 3 years experience, high ielts scores 8777 and above with msc. It will give you high points for canada express entry, for usa its of no use in visa process.

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