Poju2023:
I recently got two admissions for my daughter to study undergraduate degree course one in manitoba , another one in ontario.

My question is if I accept the two offer while I use one to apply for visa , will this jeopardise her chance?

Accepting the 2 has no effect on the application. Someone I know got undergraduate admissions to University of winnipeg and University of Manitoba accepted both but finally used acceptance letter from UM for application and got approved.

[quote author=Poju2023 post=128077637]please who knows anything about the University 1 program of University of Manitoba? I applied for my daughter to study bsc commerce but they asked her to do University one first before she would apply again after the first year into bsx commerce year 2.
Please I want you or any of you followers who have the experience to help me confirm the chances of being given the bsc commerce program in year two after University 1 program.[/quote
Transiting from U1 to year 2 main course is tricky especially for competitive courses. It depends on the academic performance and meeting the requirements.

Bjteensdes24:

Anynone for an answer here please

Your OND will be entered as diploma - then you will input your start and end date for it there.

Your HND will be Advance diploma, if there's that option. If not, it's still a diploma.

Why because, I have HND too and In my academic credential evaluation by, OND was evaluated as diploma, while HND was Advance diploma. That's how I've been describing both since then.

Seriously this people are playing with people's emotions, they just refused my wife's application reasons been that The purpose of her visit is not consistent with a temporary stay given the details we provided in our application - I guess this has to do with the course my wife is coming to study. maybe they didn't see career progression which is not true because, she graduated in 2021 (BSC Agric science) after which she formally decided to venture into business.

Less than one year after her graduation, we officially registered our two companies in 2022 even though the business has been existing unregistered while she was in school. since then she has been managing the company. So going for a PGD course in global business management is needed to help her gain the relevant skills needed to further enhance the growth of the company since her first degree wasn't business related.

So what did they mean that the purpose of her visit is not consistent?

Why will they assume she will not come back after studies when we have both family and economic home ties - our 3 kids are here, our businesses are here and were well declared, official valuation reports of our factory, landed properties and survey plans, cars and also every other of our relatives and relations are all here in Nigeria.

Seriously I have been thinking of this refusal since yesterday night I am not understanding it, and they didn't say anything about insufficient funds ooh.

The 35% reduction has started, this will be a very long ride.

Iyke6505:
Seriously this people are playing with people's emotions, they just refused my wife's application reasons been that The purpose of her visit is not consistent with a temporary stay given the details we provided in our application - I guess this has to do with the course my wife is coming to study. maybe they didn't see career progression which is not true because, she graduated in 2021 (BSC Agric science) after which she formally decided to venture into business.

Less than one year after her graduation, we officially registered our two companies in 2022 even though the business has been existing unregistered while she was in school. since then she has been managing the company. So going for a PGD course in global business management is needed to help her gain the relevant skills needed to further enhance the growth of the company since her first degree wasn't business related.

So what did they mean that the purpose of her visit is not consistent?

Why will they assume she will not come back after studies when we have both family and economic home ties - our 3 kids are here, our businesses are here and were well declared, official valuation reports of our factory, landed properties and survey plans, cars and also every other of our relatives and relations are all here in Nigeria.

Seriously I have been thinking of this refusal since yesterday night I am not understanding it, and they didn't say anything about insufficient funds ooh.

How easy is it to get admission into a master’s program in a Canadian university? Is the process time relatively the same thing as PGD?

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Iyke6505:
Seriously this people are playing with people's emotions, they just refused my wife's application reasons been that The purpose of her visit is not consistent with a temporary stay given the details we provided in our application - I guess this has to do with the course my wife is coming to study. maybe they didn't see career progression which is not true because, she graduated in 2021 (BSC Agric science) after which she formally decided to venture into business.

Less than one year after her graduation, we officially registered our two companies in 2022 even though the business has been existing unregistered while she was in school. since then she has been managing the company. So going for a PGD course in global business management is needed to help her gain the relevant skills needed to further enhance the growth of the company since her first degree wasn't business related.

So what did they mean that the purpose of her visit is not consistent?

Why will they assume she will not come back after studies when we have both family and economic home ties - our 3 kids are here, our businesses are here and were well declared, official valuation reports of our factory, landed properties and survey plans, cars and also every other of our relatives and relations are all here in Nigeria.

Seriously I have been thinking of this refusal since yesterday night I am not understanding it, and they didn't say anything about insufficient funds ooh.

Sorry for your wife refusal. I can understand, I've experienced same before. However, don't relent, just reapply with stronger proof.

I think the VO question your wife years in business being less than 3 years. Did you explain in your SOP that your wife has been in the business for some years back and show proof to back it up? In my own case, although I started my business in 2012 and registered it in 2016 which I explained in SOP and showed my Facebook page creation date that shows 2012 to convince the VO. In my opinion, if there's proof you can show to back up your claim that your wife has been operating her business for the years you claimed, it may convince the VO. Sorry for the refusal bro.

She should apply for a master's degree programme

Iyke6505:
Seriously this people are playing with people's emotions, they just refused my wife's application reasons been that The purpose of her visit is not consistent with a temporary stay given the details we provided in our application - I guess this has to do with the course my wife is coming to study. maybe they didn't see career progression which is not true because, she graduated in 2021 (BSC Agric science) after which she formally decided to venture into business.

Less than one year after her graduation, we officially registered our two companies in 2022 even though the business has been existing unregistered while she was in school. since then she has been managing the company. So going for a PGD course in global business management is needed to help her gain the relevant skills needed to further enhance the growth of the company since her first degree wasn't business related.

So what did they mean that the purpose of her visit is not consistent?

Why will they assume she will not come back after studies when we have both family and economic home ties - our 3 kids are here, our businesses are here and were well declared, official valuation reports of our factory, landed properties and survey plans, cars and also every other of our relatives and relations are all here in Nigeria.

Seriously I have been thinking of this refusal since yesterday night I am not understanding it, and they didn't say anything about insufficient funds ooh.

Thanks for sharing...

Johnbosco1:
Hello Guys,

You don't get to read this quite often here, nevertheless, you may want to read this.

For those who have gotten their PPR, congrats to y'all. For those who are yet to receive their PPR, you will get it.

When coming to Canada, please get your shit together at the point of entry. Depending on the immigration officer that you will be meeting, they may be nice to you, while others will probably not be. Whatever tone they take with you, remain calm and answer to the best of your knowledge.
Please know the answers to simple questions, such as "What course are you studying?", "What is the name of your school?", "What's the duration of your course of study?", "When will you graduate (month and year)?", "where will you stay (address)?" - They may decide to call your contact should you say you will be staying with a friend - If you said Airbnb, please keep your receipt ready. If you did GIC, I'd suggest you log onto their Portal with your phone and have access to your transactions - be ready to show it.

As a JJC who is coming to Canada for the first time, please come with enough food items. Most airlines offer 23 x 2kg, so I'd suggest you have your clothing in one 23kg and food items in the other 23kg. No go pack cloth full everywhere, unless, of course, you carry better bar de come, otherwise na hunger go first kee u b4 cold and rent go use u play monkey post. Groceries cost o. Research abt Canada outlet (electric socket), if you ft get the appropriate adapter for Naija, I mean the one wey go match ur phone/laptop charger, carry am de come, e go save u a few dollars and waka around.

As per accommodations, you do not need to get here first before before looking for a place to stay. You can start the arrangements from Naija. I find kijiji dot com more secure. But Facebook is even cheaper but dem get plenty scammers. You can sublet a room from a student who is going for a co-op (internship) and may want to lease their room for a period of 4 to 8 months. Subletting is generally cheap, although some of them do inflate the prices of those rooms, but as naija pikin, always negotiate! If you are using Facebook posts to look for accommodations, do not pay until you arrive in Canada, and with your two legs and eyes, see the room. Please don't fall for a housing scam! If you are in doubt, always ask questions.

After getting your study permit at the Airport, ask a security person or a worker where you can get your Social Insurance Number (SIN). Remember to carry your luggage afterward.

Get a USD/CAD prepaid card from your bank in Naija, deposit some funds into it, and come with it. Or you can buy CAD from Aboki and come with it (Remember to check for fakes). No go carry USD enter here and come de change am to CAD for airport, their exchange rate is horrible.

Lyft (a rider app) is generally cheap (as compared to others) in my experience, you can download the app and book a ride to pick you up from the airport. There are also Uber and Airport Taxis, but I find them quite expensive.

The Nigerian community here is pretty much not as strong as our Indian brothers, but you will get to meet Nigerians who are quite good (and I don't mean carrying your burden or catering to your needs). You will also get to meet those who are aloof. If you meet a naija brethren here on the first day, you may think they are "feeling too big" but don't worry, you guys may soon become buddies. Always reach out, you just never can tell.

And don't worry, Nigerians de small for this country. Asians de run the streets, so no allow anybody tell you say pple dn full here, na lie, there's enough space for all of us. Depending on the Province wey u de enter, student work ft hard to get, especially in Ontario, you go suffer small oo, na y I de say, come with food (and money for rent, even if it for a few months b4 you find something doing) otherwise you might get discouraged, which may even lead to depression/break down.

Remember, do not take your eyes off the price!

I wish us success! And I wish us well!

Iyke6505:
Seriously this people are playing with people's emotions, they just refused my wife's application reasons been that The purpose of her visit is not consistent with a temporary stay given the details we provided in our application - I guess this has to do with the course my wife is coming to study. maybe they didn't see career progression which is not true because, she graduated in 2021 (BSC Agric science) after which she formally decided to venture into business.

Less than one year after her graduation, we officially registered our two companies in 2022 even though the business has been existing unregistered while she was in school. since then she has been managing the company. So going for a PGD course in global business management is needed to help her gain the relevant skills needed to further enhance the growth of the company since her first degree wasn't business related.

So what did they mean that the purpose of her visit is not consistent?

Why will they assume she will not come back after studies when we have both family and economic home ties - our 3 kids are here, our businesses are here and were well declared, official valuation reports of our factory, landed properties and survey plans, cars and also every other of our relatives and relations are all here in Nigeria.

Seriously I have been thinking of this refusal since yesterday night I am not understanding it, and they didn't say anything about insufficient funds ooh.

No one is playing with your wife emotions, l live here would you rather come waste over 50million here or invest somewhere else.

All this course are irrelevant to the government here except few healthcare and few tech courses. They will only take your money and frustrate you back home when your PGWP expires. You will never get PR like others. This is the reality here.


Many of you just using google to do research and never listen. Keep saying Canada need people. The study visas is nothing but cash cow business and they make billions and send people back home after studying. You need to invest your money somewhere else . If you must come here come in with PR I keep saying it doesn’t even worth it coming as a student anymore except few health and tech courses. Other courses are irrelevant and useless and waste of resources. I kept saying it doesn’t worth studying here, 90 percent of the classes are filled with indian students , you hardly see a Canadian in these universities and colleges. Is it not better to go study in India lol. This is where you know it’s just cashcow business

Please I need someone to go through this my SOP and also is project management a Tech course?....

What can anyone say about Conestoga doon campus in kitchner

JapaPrince:
The Rules are changing so fast!! If you are coming here in September, please be ready for the following.
1. increased cost of living $20k +
2. decreased work hours 20hr per week
3. The possibility of getting a 3-year PGWP regardless of program length.

For now, avoid colleges, especially the PPI ones. They are being targeted by IRCC; good luck, and God bless.

Please do you have ideal about Centinnial college? I've gotten an admission with postgraduate course and I don't know if this new work permits rule will be an issue

00e1:




No one is playing with your wife emotions, l live here would you rather come waste over 50million here or invest somewhere else.

All this course are irrelevant to the government here except few healthcare and few tech courses. They will only take your money and frustrate you back home when your PGWP expires. You will never get PR like others. This is the reality here.


Many of you just using google to do research and never listen. Keep saying Canada need people. The study visas is nothing but cash cow business and they make billions and send people back home after studying. You need to invest your money somewhere else . If you must come here come in with PR I keep saying it doesn’t even worth it coming as a student anymore except few health and tech courses. Other courses are irrelevant and useless and waste of resources

What kind of health courses? Also can we take those health courses in Colleges or it only has to be universities?

Has any one here travelled as dependent with the spouse on study visa and what's the visa applications like? Done separately or together? How much are we looking at in terms of pof too? Pls kindly respond

GOOD MORNING/AFTERNOON/EVENING GURUS IN THE HOUSE.
PLEASE I NEED HELP.

I have sent cold mails to Professors and not one single reply. I am a fall 2024 prospective thesis MSc student in supply chain management. Due to funding and scholarships I want to focus on supply chain and the integration with recent technology especially on artificial intelligence and other recent technology so I am particularly targeting professors who are using recent technology to solve supply chain problems. I sent mails in December no reply from anyone at all. Please is there anyone in the house with past success stories who has gotten scholarships and funding from cold emails who can review my emails and point me in the right direction? Thank you very much in advance. God bless you you too.

Please be guided if you plan to submit your study permit application between now and March 31. IRCC has introduced some changes regarding studying in Canada.

See images and link for more information and guidance.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/get-documents.html#attestation

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/01/canada-to-stabilize-growth-and-decrease-number-of-new-international-student-permits-issued-to-approximately-360000-for-2024.html

Iyke6505:
Seriously this people are playing with people's emotions, they just refused my wife's application reasons been that The purpose of her visit is not consistent with a temporary stay given the details we provided in our application - I guess this has to do with the course my wife is coming to study. maybe they didn't see career progression which is not true because, she graduated in 2021 (BSC Agric science) after which she formally decided to venture into business.

Less than one year after her graduation, we officially registered our two companies in 2022 even though the business has been existing unregistered while she was in school. since then she has been managing the company. So going for a PGD course in global business management is needed to help her gain the relevant skills needed to further enhance the growth of the company since her first degree wasn't business related.

So what did they mean that the purpose of her visit is not consistent?

Why will they assume she will not come back after studies when we have both family and economic home ties - our 3 kids are here, our businesses are here and were well declared, official valuation reports of our factory, landed properties and survey plans, cars and also every other of our relatives and relations are all here in Nigeria.

Seriously I have been thinking of this refusal since yesterday night I am not understanding it, and they didn't say anything about insufficient funds ooh.

Sorry for the refusal, why don't you get the GCMS notes first to know the exact reasons for refusal. This will let you know how to tackle the reason and also helps you navigate the new policies introduced.

kanjiBo:


Your OND will be entered as diploma - then you will input your start and end date for it there.

Your HND will be Advance diploma, if there's that option. If not, it's still a diploma.

Why because, I have HND too and In my academic credential evaluation by, OND was evaluated as diploma, while HND was Advance diploma. That's how I've been describing both since then.

Thanks for your input. Nothing like Advanced diploma in the selection as you can see in the pics attached. Secondly, please that start date to end date should I input for only Hnd or from when I started ND to HND? Will appreciate your response please

Bentricks:
How easy is it to get admission into a master’s program in a Canadian university? What are the steps? Is the process time relatively the same thing as PGD?

guys please i need answer to this.

Minimum funds needed to support yourself as a student (and family members who come with you)
All provinces except Quebec

It depends on the school but you should check the requirements on the intending University website

Bentricks:
guys please i need answer to this.

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AtoningBlood:
I sent an email to my school to clarify my position for more clarification regarding the updates about PGWP and SOWP. I was admitted for a PGD in May, 2024.

If your school is public college/university, you don't have issue with PGWP eligibility. Those institutions affected are private institutions which are not PGWP eligible but was licensed to offer public Institutions curriculum. It refers to as Public-Private Model Institutions. Example of public colleges/Universities are UBC, UoT, Centennial College, Seneca College, Humber College etc. Example of Private-Public Colleges/Universities are University Canada West, CCTB, Alpha College etc. Just research your school on Google to confirm. Thanks

sinorte:
Please be guided if you plan to submit your study permit application between now and March 31. IRCC has introduced some changes regarding studying in Canada.

See images and link for more information and guidance.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/get-documents.html#attestation

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/01/canada-to-stabilize-growth-and-decrease-number-of-new-international-student-permits-issued-to-approximately-360000-for-2024.html

The attestation letter is another way to cap study permit applications...Canada government wants give allocation,annual quota to each province on the number of study permit application they will approve each year and it will not be equal allocations ...
Once each province uses all the annual allocation they will stop to issue attestation letter ..
I am sure this attestation letter may used to target specific region, university , colleges and program of study in the province.. Some control is now given to the provinces.

Today, we announced that the Government of Canada will set an intake cap on international student permit applications to stabilize growth, for a period of two years. Details: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/01/canada-to-stabilize-growth-and-decrease-number-of-new-international-student-permits-issued-to-approximately-360000-for-2024.html

For 2024, the cap is expected to result in approximately 360,000 approved study permits, a decrease of 35% from 2023. Study permit renewals will not be impacted. Those pursuing master’s and doctoral degrees, and elementary and secondary education are not included in the cap. Current study permit holders will not be affected.

To implement the cap, as of January 22, 2024, every study permit application submitted to IRCC will also require an attestation letter from a province or territory. Provinces and territories are expected to establish a process for issuing attestation letters to students by no later than March 31, 2024.

In order to better align the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program, we are changing the eligibility criteria:
• Starting September 1, 2024, international students who begin a study program that is part of a curriculum licensing arrangement will no longer be eligible for a postgraduation work permit upon graduation.
• Graduates of master’s and other short graduate-level programs will soon be eligible to apply for a 3-year work permit.

In the weeks ahead, open work permits will only be available to spouses of international students in master's and doctoral programs. The spouses of international students in other levels of study, including undergraduate and college programs, will no longer be eligible.

Enculer2:
Today, we announced that the Government of Canada will set an intake cap on international student permit applications to stabilize growth, for a period of two years. Details: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/01/canada-to-stabilize-growth-and-decrease-number-of-new-international-student-permits-issued-to-approximately-360000-for-2024.html

For 2024, the cap is expected to result in approximately 360,000 approved study permits, a decrease of 35% from 2023. Study permit renewals will not be impacted. Those pursuing master’s and doctoral degrees, and elementary and secondary education are not included in the cap. Current study permit holders will not be affected.

To implement the cap, as of January 22, 2024, every study permit application submitted to IRCC will also require an attestation letter from a province or territory. Provinces and territories are expected to establish a process for issuing attestation letters to students by no later than March 31, 2024.

In order to better align the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program, we are changing the eligibility criteria:
• Starting September 1, 2024, international students who begin a study program that is part of a curriculum licensing arrangement will no longer be eligible for a postgraduation work permit upon graduation.
• Graduates of master’s and other short graduate-level programs will soon be eligible to apply for a 3-year work permit.

In the weeks ahead, open work permits will only be available to spouses of international students in master's and doctoral programs. The spouses of international students in other levels of study, including undergraduate and college programs, will no longer be eligible.

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You might be correct.
I was supposed to submit Study Permit application yesterday for my wife who got an admission to study a 1 yr Diploma as. a Disability Support Worker, Saskatchewan Polytechnic for August 2024.
With this new policy on getting a mandatory attestation letter from the province attached else the application would be returned, how long do one wait for this? Cos I already googled and made other enquiries and it seem not to be available yet. Anybody with useful information would greatly be appreciated by me and others to learn from.
Thanks a lot

Predator188:

The attestation letter is another way to cap study permit applications...Canada government wants give allocation,annual quota to each province on the number of study permit application they will approve each year and it will not be equal allocations ...
Once each province uses all the annual allocation they will stop to issue attestation letter ..
I am sure this attestation letter may used to target specific region, university , colleges and program of study in the province.. Some control is now given to the provinces.

OralBoy:


What kind of health courses? Also can we take those health courses in Colleges or it only has to be universities?

doctor
Nurse
Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical assistant
Surgeon
Psychiatrist

And few others



It’s really bad here that’s why the government is cracking down on new people Coming it. Lots of people are struggling to survive here now. Newcomers can even afford to buy a home anymore they can’t get mortgages, cost of living has gone up, difficult to get a common minimum wage job not to talk of skilled jobs.

Only 20 percent of the population earns from above 100,000 cad a year. Majority of the people earns below 40,000 cad a year after tax of which out of those majority, huge percentage of Them gets 30,000 cad downwards a year. Do the maths for monthly earnings . Between 2200 to 3800 cad a month after tax! You will think that’s a lot when you are doing exchange conversion back home but here it’s nothing, you can’t survive here with that money. Self contain here in Ontario where I am now goes from 1800 to 2500 cad a month just one room self. You can’t even rent 2 rooms it’s really expensive. Even if you are in other provinces many are going from between 1200 to 1800 cad . Grocery is not there, gas, phone bills and car maintenance. Now tell me what will you do with that money.

Many people who haven’t traveled will not understand life abroad. You can say everything is beautiful bla bla bla road light whatever but you have to pay the price. That’s why people can’t even buy a home .you must have a combine income of approximately $263,300 in gross income to be approved for the average home price of $1,103,600 in Toronto. These houses now going for around 2 million. Now tell me someone earning 30k or 40k even with the spouse income won’t be able to get ordinary mortgage to buy a home that you still have to pay for balance for the next 25 to 30 years if you are even still alive to finish payment and still have a job to escape foreclosure. Even in provinces where houses are cheaper , it’s still difficult to get the money for down payment. Those who own home in nigeria are better off than here in the sense that you don’t have to worry about mortgage in nigeria , and many don’t pay property tax bla bla the only thing is the value of the house. If you don’t work here and have a mortgage you will have high blood pressure everyday coz you can be homeless anytime. This is why anyone earning between 500,000 to 1000000 a month in nigeria and own a home is far better than those here earning minimum wage.

Those who came early are lucky because things weren’t this bad. Now it’s so worse to the extent that malls are canceling self checkouts Walmarts , no frills among others because the people are bypassing goods while scanning their cart items , people will buy 10 goods and scan only 5 because no one is checking them. The crime rate is going up.

If your parent isn’t rich and you can’t survive on your own for atleast a year , it’s better not to come here . Plan before making that move. I know a student doing Uber eat using electric bicycle. Makes just 40 dollars a day. If not for his parents sending him money he would have gone back to India. I wish people know how cold it is. Imagine riding Uber eats on bicycles at night in the cold. He is not his choice to do this , he has been looking for jobs for 3 months in Toronto without success, not even a cleaning Job.

Educhopper:
You might be correct.
I was supposed to submit Study Permit application yesterday for my wife who got an admission to study a 1 yr Diploma as. a Disability Support Worker, Saskatchewan Polytechnic for August 2024.
With this new policy on getting a mandatory attestation letter from the province attached else the application would be returned, how long do one wait for this? Cos I already googled and made other enquiries and it seem not to be available yet. Anybody with useful information would greatly be appreciated by me and others to learn from.
Thanks a lot

To implement the cap, as of January 22, 2024, every study permit application submitted to IRCC will also require an attestation letter from a province or territory. Provinces and territories are expected to establish a process for issuing attestation letters to students by no later than March 31, 2024. You can submit your application without attestation before 1st of April

Educhopper:
You might be correct.
I was supposed to submit Study Permit application yesterday for my wife who got an admission to study a 1 yr Diploma as. a Disability Support Worker, Saskatchewan Polytechnic for August 2024.
With this new policy on getting a mandatory attestation letter from the province attached else the application would be returned, how long do one wait for this? Cos I already googled and made other enquiries and it seem not to be available yet. Anybody with useful information would greatly be appreciated by me and others to learn from.
Thanks a lot

On the application portal, it says till 31st March, 2024