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Itiswell2334:
Good morning, my visa has been approved but my school postponed my program to a new intake so I got a new letter of acceptance and also the medicals I used in getting my visa approved had expired so I had to do a new one which I have the e-medicals sheet for that…. My question is do I still need to send ircc the updated letter of acceptance and new e-medical sheet through webform

How many days passed between your last medical checkup and when your visa got approved?"

amnotapervert:
what is your current Trade/ work ?

Office administrativ

amnotapervert:
Do not base your immigration plan on today’s news. Just like Ireland, the UK, and the USA, Canada will soon make immigration and PR pathways harder. Things will change get ready

(1) How many weeks does it usually take to receive a response after the medical test?
Ans: It really varies—sometimes a few weeks, sometimes a few months. If the visa officer isn’t sleeping on your case, it shouldn’t take too long. But with IRCC, you never know—they’re experts at teaching patience, haha.

(2) Job opportunities for science teachers in Canada
Ans: Well, nothing is guaranteed. Jobs are had to fine and you are not the only person qualified for that job so you have to get ready If people keep voting Liberal, the country will keep going downhill.
In 5 weeks from today, on November 4th 2025, we’ll know how much the government is spending on useless programs, running a high deficit and fueling inflation.

FYI, I make about $210,000/year with my wife own a house and Canadian citizen, and we’re already planning our escape plan, haha.


(3) Main goal is to study and hopefully settle there in the long term
Ans: After school, two years is a lot of time—and a lot can change. PR is never guaranteed, even if you come as a student. Yes, Canada is looking for teachers, but again—nothing is guaranteed.

Right now, Mark Carney is running a minority government, and we’ll likely see another election next year. If you’re hoping for an education-based Express Entry draw, remember it has only happened twice since Express Entry began in 2015.

The key lesson: don’t build your entire immigration plan on what’s happening today. Just like the UK, Canada will likely tighten immigration laws as time goes on, especially when people grow tired of promises without delivery.

That said, you have a good profile. Your plan through education is solid, and getting PR via that route is possible—but nothing is guaranteed, and much can change in two years.

Good afternoon sir,I want to enquire about something from you pls.Which healthcare program that has duration like One year can someone do in Canada and easily get job immediately after finish the program?.I have thought of Personal Support Worker and healthcare assistant.but please advise me on the ones that are in high demand.I hope to hear from you.Thanks.

It wasn’t a medical request, it was an upfront medicals that expired days after my visa got approved

mcsugk:
How many days passed between your last medical checkup and when your visa got approved?"

It wasn’t a medical request, it was an upfront medicals that expired days after my visa got approved ….i just want to know if I am to send the freshly done medicals and loa to ircc through webform.

Ifetech81:
Good afternoon sir,I want to enquire about something from you pls.Which healthcare program that has duration like One year can someone do in Canada and easily get job immediately after finish the program?.I have thought of Personal Support Worker and healthcare assistant.but please advise me on the ones that are in high demand.I hope to hear from you.Thanks.

Why limit yourself to just Personal Support Worker or Healthcare Assistant? You could consider a two-year nursing program, such as an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) or a Post-Diploma BScN program. Dream big — don’t limit yourself. But hey, what do I know, right?

However, if you’re planning to go for a one-year program, keep in mind that it only gives you a one-year PGWP. That’s usually not enough time to work, plan, and strategize your pathway to PR.

Anyone who thinks they can use a one-year program to get PR will be disappointed when they arrive — unless your CRS score is already around 500 without Canadian schooling or work experience. Otherwise, please don’t go for a one-year program; you won’t have enough time.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/ministerial-instructions/express-entry-rounds.html

Take a look at all the CEC and healthcare draws — you need to be in the 500s to even be considered for selection.

School is one thing, but before coming to Canada, think about life after school. Don’t be like Badadvisor, who only started thinking about life after school when he came for a one-year program. Now frustration has taken over him because he realizes that the only way to get his PR might be to marry his 180 kg white girlfriend.

samclnt:
Please does this process also apply when you’re getting a GIC? My intake is January and I’m looking to get a GIC to cover my living expenses as POF. Please kindly share your thoughts about this so I don’t make mistake. Thanks

Sorry educate me more why are you getting a GIC and from where ?

From CIBC. As a proof of fund for living expenses and part of tuition fee. I thought GIC can also be used as POF instead of SOA just like Fix Deposit?

amnotapervert:
Sorry educate me more why are you getting a GIC and from where ?

Ochw:
Office administrativ

I do not know your current skills and qulification and I do not know your long term plan so I can not tell

samclnt:
From CIBC. As a proof of fund for living expenses and part of tuition fee. I thought GIC can also be used as POF instead of SOA just like Fix Deposit?

Wait, are you currently in Canada? Let me get this right — you plan to send your money from Nigeria to CIBC to open a GIC, and then use that GIC account during your proof of funds (POF)?

amnotapervert:
Wait, are you currently in Canada? Let me get this right — you plan to send your money from Nigeria to CIBC to open a GIC, and then use that GIC account during your proof of funds (POF)?

My partner is in US (different race), we not legally married yet which I believe will be tough for her to stand as my sponsor, and she do travel to Canada for official purpose. So we planned on investing the money in CIBC for my living expenses and part of my tuition fee as I will be paying the initial deposit from here.

samclnt:
My partner is in US (different race), we not legally married yet which I believe will be tough for her to stand as my sponsor, and she do travel to Canada for official purpose. So we planned on investing the money in CIBC for my living expenses and part of my tuition fee as I will be paying the initial deposit from here.

Well, IMO this is how IRCC will see it — they’ll be wondering why you have a GIC account in Canada. You would have to explain that your girlfriend helped you open a CIBC account to deposit your money and invest in a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC).

Now, how do you think that will look? Anyway, do what you feel is best, but in my opinion, that doesn’t sound like something that would work. A GIC is a bad idea for Proof of Funds (POF) because IRCC wants to see liquid cash readily available in your account.

If you have, say, $60,000 in cash and another $35,000 in a GIC — and maybe a family member helped open that account under your name — that could make sense.

I know many Indian students use third-party agents https://finnest.in/blog/what-is-a-gic-account-a-complete-guide-for-indian-students-applying-for-a-canada-student-visa/

to open GIC accounts and deposit their living expenses (a minimum of CAD $22,895 for a single international student’s one-year living costs). But in their case, it’s clearly for living expenses, while tuition fees are usually kept in a savings account after paying the initial deposit.

Anyway, I’m not sure why you specifically want to use a GIC, since you haven’t given the full reason. But IMO, it doesn’t look like a good idea if you’re applying from Nigeria. and remember you have a 82% rejection rate and 18% acceptance rate applying as a nigerian https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/transparency/committees/cimm-feb-28-2024/intake-output-issued.html

If you were already in Canada as a student and just wanted to save your money, then yes — a GIC would be a good idea. But if you’re in Nigeria and your girlfriend helped you open it, it just doesn’t look right, to be honest.

But hey, what do I know? Just sharing my opinion.

amnotapervert:
Well, IMO this is how IRCC will see it — they’ll be wondering why you have a GIC account in Canada. You would have to explain that your girlfriend helped you open a CIBC account to deposit your money and invest in a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC).

Now, how do you think that will look? Anyway, do what you feel is best, but in my opinion, that doesn’t sound like something that would work. A GIC is a bad idea for Proof of Funds (POF) because IRCC wants to see liquid cash readily available in your account.

If you have, say, $60,000 in cash and another $35,000 in a GIC — and maybe a family member helped open that account under your name — that could make sense.

I know many Indian students use third-party agents https://finnest.in/blog/what-is-a-gic-account-a-complete-guide-for-indian-students-applying-for-a-canada-student-visa/

to open GIC accounts and deposit their living expenses (a minimum of CAD $22,895 for a single international student’s one-year living costs). But in their case, it’s clearly for living expenses, while tuition fees are usually kept in a savings account after paying the initial deposit.

Anyway, I’m not sure why you specifically want to use a GIC, since you haven’t given the full reason. But IMO, it doesn’t look like a good idea if you’re applying from Nigeria. and remember you have a 82% rejection rate and 18% acceptance rate applying as a nigerian https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/transparency/committees/cimm-feb-28-2024/intake-output-issued.html

If you were already in Canada as a student and just wanted to save your money, then yes — a GIC would be a good idea. But if you’re in Nigeria and your girlfriend helped you open it, it just doesn’t look right, to be honest.

But hey, what do I know? Just sharing my opinion.

please what exchange rate site should one use to convert naira to cad, for pof

Ok

ifeanyija:
please what exchange rate site should one use to convert naira to cad, for pof

Oanda converter

ifeanyija:
please what exchange rate site should one use to convert naira to cad, for pof

I do not know

samclnt:
My partner is in US (different race), we not legally married yet which I believe will be tough for her to stand as my sponsor, and she do travel to Canada for official purpose. So we planned on investing the money in CIBC for my living expenses and part of my tuition fee as I will be paying the initial deposit from here.

She can’t open a GIC for you. GIC can only be in your name and the funds must the wired from your account.

Hi everyone,
I applied to the University of Niagara Falls and received an offer of admission for the January 2026 intake. However, while awaiting my PAL, the school contacted my agent, advising that I defer my admission to April 2026 due to the current unavailability of the PAL.
Do you think it’s advisable to pay the $5,000 deposit and defer my admission to the April 2026 intake?
Has anyone had this experience with UNFC

amnotapervert:
Well, IMO this is how IRCC will see it — they’ll be wondering why you have a GIC account in Canada. You would have to explain that your girlfriend helped you open a CIBC account to deposit your money and invest in a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC).

Now, how do you think that will look? Anyway, do what you feel is best, but in my opinion, that doesn’t sound like something that would work. A GIC is a bad idea for Proof of Funds (POF) because IRCC wants to see liquid cash readily available in your account.

If you have, say, $60,000 in cash and another $35,000 in a GIC — and maybe a family member helped open that account under your name — that could make sense.

I know many Indian students use third-party agents https://finnest.in/blog/what-is-a-gic-account-a-complete-guide-for-indian-students-applying-for-a-canada-student-visa/

to open GIC accounts and deposit their living expenses (a minimum of CAD $22,895 for a single international student’s one-year living costs). But in their case, it’s clearly for living expenses, while tuition fees are usually kept in a savings account after paying the initial deposit.

Anyway, I’m not sure why you specifically want to use a GIC, since you haven’t given the full reason. But IMO, it doesn’t look like a good idea if you’re applying from Nigeria. and remember you have a 82% rejection rate and 18% acceptance rate applying as a nigerian https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/transparency/committees/cimm-feb-28-2024/intake-output-issued.html

If you were already in Canada as a student and just wanted to save your money, then yes — a GIC would be a good idea. But if you’re in Nigeria and your girlfriend helped you open it, it just doesn’t look right, to be honest.

But hey, what do I know? Just sharing my opinion.

Thank you

Please I have a question
Do Canada conduct interview for student visa or just biometric

Racheal45:
Please I have a question
Do Canada conduct interview for student visa or just biometric

just biometric

I just googled something hahahah that made me laught Iran Student Visa (Study Visa) application process do in-person visa interview by a consular officer

so if you want an Iran Student Visa (Study Visa) get ready for interview

Good afternoon house, please how can someone apply for a student visa from Nigeria, Requirements and other's things involve. Please I need Reply please thanks.

I want my brother to go to Canada to study. So I need the requirements, Student visa fee and other's things.

Timeline for my son who will be 17 years later this month.

Waec result - August 2025

Immediately applied to STU,new Brunswick- BSc digital media ( 4 years course)

Got the offer and PAL all by September.

Submitted visa application - 23rd September, 2025.

PPR- Yesterday.

Submitted passport in VFS today.

metaverse2:
Timeline for my son who will be 17 years later this month.

Waec result - August 2025

Immediately applied to STU,new Brunswick- BSc digital media ( 4 years course)

Got the offer and PAL all by September.

Submitted visa application - 23rd September, 2025.

PPR- Yesterday.

Submitted passport in VFS today.

Congratulations, that was hot 🥵

Profgordons:
Congratulations, that was hot 🥵

Thanks.

Can anyone put me through on how to go about doing my prerequisites for the accelerated Nursing Program in Canada, as I am currently still in Nigeria? I studied forestry and wildlife (gained admission through IJMB) at one of the reputable universities in Nigeria.

Kossyfelicia:
Good afternoon house, please how can someone apply for a student visa from Nigeria, Requirements and other's things involve. Please I need Reply please thanks.

I want my brother to go to Canada to study. So I need the requirements, Student visa fee and other's things.

does he have an admission at hand ?

amnotapervert:
does he have an admission at hand ?

boss, do we need police report for student visa?

metaverse2:
Timeline for my son who will be 17 years later this month.

Waec result - August 2025

Immediately applied to STU,new Brunswick- BSc digital media ( 4 years course)

Got the offer and PAL all by September.

Submitted visa application - 23rd September, 2025.

PPR- Yesterday.

Submitted passport in VFS today.

Congrats! You did great for your son.

What is the plan after he starts the program? I don't know much about the program (BSc Digital Media). Have you looked into the career prospects? Schools establish numerous programs to remain relevant and attract tuition money, but some are overhyped, rebranded, or have limited career prospects. I encourage you to research the career prospects of the program you selected and consider switching to another within the school if necessary. You may also want to consider this after he starts, particularly if it does not align 100% with his interests.

ifeanyija:
boss, do we need police report for student visa?

No

Profgordons:
She can’t open a GIC for you. GIC can only be in your name and the funds must the wired from your account.

Okay. Thank you