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Predator188:
Just wait AbelAbdul He will soon call you a scammer hahaha😆

Many Province in canada don't care about international students pathways anymore for PR through PNP ,you will need to be in category in demand or labour shortage to be able to get PR.

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.

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.

Cullinane:
Also the job market is very tight in Ontario. There are better provinces for the student visa PR route. But most people due to laziness would prefer to go for the creme de la creme without doing proper research.

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.

amnotapervert:
All you said is true. I have been in Canada for 9 years.

But someone called AbelAbdul will probably say you're an agent, that you're trying to get people to pay you to teach them how to get PR before coming to Canada, or his favorite word: "scammer" 😂😂😂

Meanwhile, all you did was explain the reality on the ground so people can do proper research and understand that getting PR after graduation is not as straightforward as it used to be...

Badadvisor was sold a dream but 9 months into the dream he started to cry online how hard life is

That's why Badadvisor has agreed to get married not for love but for PR

Badadvisor:
You're a scammer lol, you've been exposed multiple times on this platform.

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.

Soleye24:
Why not drop the provinces where PR route is very easy to get? Proper research also include the information we get here which help us make informed decision and I believe that's why we are here.

PhdCloakRoom:
I appreciate your comment but it indirectly knocked off Canada study visa prospects which i dont agree with most of your points.

Number one, anything discouraging Canada Study visa is not supposed to be posted here because this particular thread is for Students willing to go and study in Canada.

1. How many Nigerians do you expect to start learning Frènch language ? I did chinese language in one of the Nigerian Universities and have to drop it when i could not write 1 to 10 in local Chinese all through year 1 🙄

2. How many Nigerians will wait for longer processes of Canada PR and what is the percentages of successful applicants?

The fact and the truth is that Study Visa remain the 2nd best type of visa any one can use to enter United States, Canada, UK, Australia, Newzealand , Brazil, Germany , South Korea and many advanced countries of the world regardless of your course of study.

Permanent Residency Visa or Green Card is number 1 but how many people or applicants qualifies in a given year ?

All Phd and Msc study visa applicant's into any of the listed countries are hotcakes and needed if they are manitaining superb cgpa because they are the future lecturers , researchers, manufacturers etc.

Back to Residency Paper. Any International student in Canada who did not jump fence or cross the border illegaly and who is maintaining his or her studentship will eventually be established via working permit, marriage , company sponsor etc. Canada has 10 provinces and 2 territories so therefore , if one province is wasting your time one can nove to the other.

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.

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.

Cullinane:
In this age of AI, you don't need me to answer this for you. Plus your profile (undergrad degree, work experience industry, targeted postgraduate program, targeted job industry in Canada) is unique to you. Use claude.ai, it is the best.

Predator188:
Are you not the same person that said,they are derailing thread,just to answer simple question, you see,e don reach your turn and you are calling for ai.. ..

AbelAbdul:
I do not have issues with anyone coming here to tell us how tough it is to live in Canada.

It's never easy anywhere in the world.

One thing I want everyone to understand is that "because it worked for Mr A doesn't mean it will work for Mr B" and "Because it did not work for Mrs A doesn't mean it will work for Mrs B".

Everyone's destiny is different.

My problem with that pervert boy is simple. He is a scammer. My first post on this thread was after getting admissions and needed to process my study permit. I posted here that I needed someone with first-hand experience to lead me through and I stated boldly that I did not want an agent.

Did boy started persuading me to use agents. Telling me there were licensed agents about 7 in Nigeria. started sending me contacts of his agents. I kept telling him "NO".

Then someone posted here that he was looking for PR pathways. He forced the person to use his agent.

Another person posted (I guess this person is already in Canada). He was telling the person that his only option is to pack his bags and land at MM2.

Another person posted and he told the person to forget about coming to Canada that Canada is not advisable to come. That Canada was better in 2018 to 2022.

I'm like, you claim u are in Canada. If Canada is not good for him to come why are you still in Canada?

The scammer lure people with that email on his profile to scam them.

He said that if people do not agree to what I say, I call them scammer. Ask him, apart from him, who else have I called a scammer here? He claims he works in a bank in Canada et most of his life is spent on this thread.

There was someone who posted here how he got his visa approved in less that 7 days. the person posted his whatsapp number and asked we reach out to him if we need help.

I asked the person why cant he post whatever info he has for us here, the person said he barely visited this platform. Only for us to know that the person lives and breathe on this thread 24/7.

please let's stop spamming the thread. amnotapervert is a scammer.

PhdCloakRoom:
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.

Your post above is a reverse psychology in discouraging people to process Study visa but i agree you may not do it deliberately. Any fresh graduates out of secondary school or higher institution from Nigeria would be discouraged by reading ; I have seen many Nigerian students crying. But you did not see any PR holders who were engaged in robbery or internet fraud and deported back to Nigeria 😎

We are all intelligent guys so different opinion is allowed. Pls i am posting as a self observer therefore i dont know abel abdul or anyone here so no one should tag me with anybody. We are doing great work here in liberating people.

Sheron50:
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Freedom of expression is not discouragement. If people are free to post success stories about studying in Canada, then others are equally free to share the challenges they have personally witnessed.

You accused me of discouraging people because I said I have seen students struggling. By that same logic, should we accuse everyone who shares a positive experience of encouraging people without telling them the risks?

The difference is that I spoke about what I have personally observed. I never told anyone not to come. I said people should do proper research before investing their money and years of their lives. That is responsible advice, not reverse psychology.

As for PR holders involved in crime, that has absolutely nothing to do with the discussion. We are talking about the realities of studying in Canada, not criminal behaviour. Bringing up robbery and fraud is simply changing the topic because you disagree with the opinion.

Different opinions are welcome, but facts and personal experiences should not be censored simply because they make some people like you uncomfortable. People deserve to hear both the success stories and the struggles before making life-changing decisions.

lanresz:
Students planning to study in Canada need to do thorough research. Without it, they may face serious challenges later. Before choosing a program or school, it’s important to carefully evaluate options and understand the requirements.

One key reality about Canada is that immigration policies change frequently. For example, I obtained my permanent residency in the mid-2000s by leveraging teaching/research assistant experience, but by around 2010, that pathway was no longer available.

The main takeaway is that nothing about Canadian immigration is guaranteed. Policies can shift, and what worked in the past may not apply
today. Prospective students should avoid simply following trends and instead make well-informed decisions based on current, reliable information.

AbelAbdul:
Share your story. The struggle, the pain, the gain, the dark side and the bright side. Share them here but never tell anyone not to come. Never tell anyone that their only option is MM2.
People's destinies are different.

Never post agents contacts here whether registered or unregistered agents.

If you cannot help someone here navigate for free, allow them. We do not need ur agents.

amnotapervert:
You know that getting extensions after a PGWP has expired is different from the case we are talking about here. In this situation, she does not even qualify for a PGWP in the first place.

The last time Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) did something like that was back in 2023.

Canada previously allowed an extra 18-month open work permit for PGWP holders whose permits expired in 2023.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/03/canada-announces-extension-of-post-graduation-work-permits-for-up-to-18-months-to-retain-high-skilled-talent.html?utm

They are not going to extend anything

That temporary policy has now ended, and there is currently no new extension program for PGWP expirations between 2024 and 2026.

Another possible option is a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP), but that only applies if someone has already submitted a PR application, which is not her case. https://ircc.canada.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=676&top=29&utm

So let’s stick to the situation you mentioned: she does not qualify for a PGWP.

Realistically, how practical is it for someone to stay in Canada on a one-year visitor record when it doesn’t allow the person to work? We all know how expensive and cold this country can be.

LMIA has also become a pay-to-get system in many cases, with some fake agents exploiting the situation and charging people as much as $30,000, even though it is illegal to charge workers for an LMIA. check Facebook market place you will see American wonda

At the end of the day, she can try anything that works, but her options are very limited basically going back to school or returning home (MMA1).

amnotapervert:
Hahaha, it's actually called MM1. MM2 is the local airport, while MM1 is the international airport.

Look, I don't like to sugarcoat the truth. If someone doesn't qualify for something, then sadly they may have to use the MM1 option.

I remember the case you're talking about someone's cousin attended a school that does not qualify for a PGWP. The person didn't have enough money to enroll in another qualifying school and was asking about their options. They also mentioned LMIA.

All I said was that they attended a school that doesn't make them eligible for a PGWP, and since they don't have the funds for another program, getting an LMIA is very difficult unless you're willing to pay to play as the south Asians have mad this program something else....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvahyT7toiw?si=TQcmghxZVgjhU6YQ

Somehow, I became the bad guy for pointing out the obvious.

At this point, I understand why some people hate the truth you do not qualify for something and do not want to be told the hard truth

AbelAbdul:
Stop forcing ur agents on us. we are not interested.
The other day I posted about a shared apartment in Winnipeg and d other guy came with a law from Toronto stopping sharing of apartment. wetin concern Winnipeg and Toronto?

And for ur information I have met a Nigerian who shared a single room with 3 other students (four students in the room) in Ontario. u and ur kind keep telling people here "DON'T" just because we choose not to work with ur agents.

I do not have a problem with u sharing ur bitter and sweet experience. My problem is u forcing and luring victims to ur FAKE agents

AbelAbdul:
This is the best advice to give.
Not coming here to tell someone planning to come to Canada for study not to come. Telling the ones already in Canada to pack their loads and head to MM2.

uchennay:
Too many visa agents on this forum. Anytime someone shares the reality of what they are facing in Canada as a student, they see it as a threat to their business. They don't want honest reviews; they want more clients.
Not every criticism or opinion is discouragement. Some people are simply telling the truth, whether others like it or not!

AbelAbdul:
We are not stopping them from telling their truth but what we will not entertain is them luring people to their agents. We do not need the services of any agent on this thread. Let amnotapevert stop forcing his agents on us.

AbelAbdul:
This is the best advice to give.
Not coming here to tell someone planning to come to Canada for study not to come. Telling the ones already in Canada to pack their loads and head to MM2.

Chigbo55:
Hello everyone

I have done upfront medical exam, and the nurse told me that I should upload the medical information sheet given to me. Where should I upload this stuff pls? I didn't see any section to upload the file in my ircc account. I need urgent response please