Is it adviceable to apply for Study Visa amidst this COVID-19 pandemic?? Or we should just chill till it’s over?

umulobi:
Hello Gurus,
Can I change my school from a Uni MSc program to a Diploma in a poly after issuance of study permit?The duration of both programs are same with similar field
. I used the Uni admission to apply and obtain study permit but discovered I can get similar program in diploma at more affordable rate at a Poly. Both schools are in different province .

Plz,I need answers.

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Whichever way works.... Using subtopics or paragraphs. The most important thing is that your letter conveys to the visa officer your bonafide intent to pursue the program in Canada and return to your country of citizenship. I usually advice first time applicant, to stick to 2-3 pages when drafting their letter. Your letter should be well-detailed, concise and straight to the point.

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umulobi:
Hello Gurus,
Can I change my school from a Uni MSc program to a Diploma in a poly after issuance of study permit?The duration of both programs are same with similar field
. I used the Uni admission to apply and obtain study permit but discovered I can get similar program in diploma at more affordable rate at a Poly. Both schools are in different province .

Yes, you are allowed to and students do it. Once you change schools, you need to inform CIC via your online account. However, I will strongly advise that you don’t inform CIC of your proposed change until you are in Canada.

If you change while in Nigeria, on getting to immigration, officials at the port of entry might ask you a whole lot of questions you may not be prepared for.

I am not a guru and what I have put up there is just a an advise. All the best.

Graceee:
Plesse does anyone knows how long it takes University of Windsor to make a decision based on an application for admission??

When did you apply and which program did you apply to?

I received my offer letter on the 12th of March, MEng Civil Engineering. I applied 18 Nov 2019 and got my offer this month, is your application status on eGas portal in progress?

Naijaforeigner:


Yes, you are allowed to and students do it. Once you change schools, you need to inform CIC via your online account. However, I will strongly advise that you don’t inform CIC of your proposed change until you are in Canada.

If you change while in Nigeria, on getting to immigration, officials at the port of entry might ask you a whole lot of questions you may not be prepared for.

I am not a guru and what I have put up there is just a an advise. All the best.

Thanks Naijaforeigner for your advice,however,if I change when I enter Canada as suggested, will I also go back to Immigration to change part time work permit issued at POE with the first school's details?

umulobi:

Thanks Naijaforeigner for your advice,however,if I change when I enter Canada as suggested, will I also go back to Immigration to change part time work permit issued at POE with the first school's details?

No sir. When yo get to the POE, you will be given a study permit and on the permit is your work instructions "may accept employment on or off campus". All you need to do is inform CIC of school change via the online portal. You are not going back to the border to do anything. The conditions on your study permit is not school bound.

Details of the 7 things you need to do while changing school is listed in the link below.
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/change-schools/account.html

If your program does not have a coop, the above is all you will do. If it does have one, read the details below.

However, If your program has a coop, you will be given a study permit with the normal 20 hours work conditions and a separate work permit for coop. In this situation, the coop work permit is usually school bound. You will have to inform the international office of your new school and they will help you apply for a new coop work permit because the name of the new school should reflect on your coop work permit. While waiting to change your coop work permit, your study permit is still valid in the new school and you can keep on working with it.

Insanity:


When did you apply and which program did you apply to?

I received my offer letter on the 12th of March, MEng Civil Engineering. I applied 18 Nov 2019 and got my offer this month, is your application status on eGas portal in progress?

Do you have any funding, whatsoever from the school.
An application status changed to 'in progress' some 4days ago. Do you have an idea , how long it may take to receive an update?

Please is their anybody that have applied to university of Regina Master in sociology thesis and have gotten decision from the University

JustMellow:


How?!

I mean can I delete an application and start over ?

Kinzeerichy:
Is it adviceable to apply for Study Visa amidst this COVID-19 pandemic?? Or we should just chill till it’s over?

Greeting. Please I need your swift response to this and advice on if I should apply now or chill?

Chill

Kinzeerichy:


Greeting. Please I need your swift response to this and advice on if I should apply now or chill?

Hi guys, please what is the WES equivalence of a National Technical Certificate issued by a Technical College like the Federal Technical College Yaba ?

Jetline:
A perfect Valentine gift from God!
I return all the glory to God!
Original passport request dropped few minutes ago.
Timeline:
Reapplication made on 19th Jan.
Request for medical dropped 22nd Jan.
Medical done 31st Jan.
Medical passed 10th Feb.
BVL dropped 12th Feb.
Original passport request 13th Feb.
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I wish to thank Frank and all gurus in the house,I learnt a lot from u.
To all those a waiting decision on there application, you shall receive good news in Jesus name...Amen!!!
Do I need to book an appointment in other to submit my passport ?

Congrats

guitarlife2:
Hi guys, please what is the WES equivalence of a National Technical Certificate issued by a Technical College like the Federal Technical College Yaba ?

Gurus

Kinzeerichy:


Greeting. Please I need your swift response to this and advice on if I should apply now or chill?

stay at home

Ilovemom:
Please is their anybody that have applied to university of Regina Master in sociology thesis and have gotten decision from the University

Nigerians are too stubborn. after this whole warning? isolate yourself. don't spread the virus

Gurus here, I need an advise about study choices in Canada in regards to Masters program.
I need a one on one call to any guru in the house. How do I contact you?

mikeerrr:
Chill

Thank you.

Hello
Please has anyone gotten updates on there applications since beginning of this month

Hey guys I need y'all advice

I'm reapplying for a study permit for Fall 2020
My question is, I want to print a bank statement, my dad is my sponsor.
And it's a 6months bank statement, can I print the statement before April because October starting balance is high about 49million but If I should print in April then November balance would start with 21million so please should i wait for April or just print and submit on 31st

Nuelgram:
Hey guys I need y'all advice

I'm reapplying for a study permit for Fall 2020
My question is, I want to print a bank statement, my dad is my sponsor.
And it's a 6months bank statement, can I print the statement before April because October starting balance is high about 49million but If I should print in April then November balance would start with 21million so please should i wait for April or just print and submit on 31st

Where your dad got all this money, can I join him there while you use d statement to go to canada

Cowbell521:
Nigerians are too stubborn. after this whole warning? isolate yourself. don't spread the virus

Mr man, Have applied since November

Good morning, house. I just got admitted into the Industrial Engineering Program of University of Windsor. I have gotten a TRV (last till 2023) already just for the purpose of visit. How does one go about the Study Permit process? Thanks

TestimoneyTesti:


Where your dad got all this money, can I join him there while you use d statement to go to canada

Even with the whole money
Paid a year tution
Paid a year accomodation
Showed good income

I still got denied based on purpose of visit only

mantleouchtele:
Hello Frankrobben/Moderators

Many Thanks for your response on Nairaland.

I have sent a webform to CIC and i have received the generic response that there will be 90days extension on all pending documents.

My School is resuming on the 11th of May and we have been advised to start the program online, we will start with one course and then by September we will continue with the other courses ON-Campus. My question is

1. What if VFS is still not collecting passport by May which is the start of the program due to the COVID -19. Do I need to get a New letter of Acceptance or any other Document from the school and upload via webform since i have not gotten my Visa stamped and its past the May resumption date.

2. If i am able to submit the passport and travel in July/August for instance since the On-CampusClasses start in September, do i need to get another letter from the school to show at the POE(Point of entry border)since my Letter of Acceptance shows May as resumption Date


Many Thanks as I look forward to your responses

I hope this response finds you well and healthy. Accept my congratulations on your visa approval.

In response to your inquiries regarding class registration for Spring & Summer 2020 term, which will be offered through distance learning and online teaching platforms in the school, I would like to advise you with the following student categories:

a. Students who are currently holding a valid “study permit” and in compliance with the conditions on it, are eligible to register for Spring & Summer 2020 term through distance learning and online teaching platforms in any of the institution in Canada.

b. Students who are currently abroad but only have a valid visa, who have not entered Canada and not received their study permit yet, are not eligible to register for Spring & Summer 2020 term through distance learning and online teaching platforms in the school.

This implies that you're not eligible for online classes since you're yet to be issued a VISA /Study permit on your passport. Consequently, its expected of you to get an updated letter of acceptance for the fall 2020.

Now pertaining to your subsequent questions;

Q1-) In view of the fact that you've already gotten a request to submit your passport. You DON'T need to send a new letter of acceptance via webform to IRCC considering your application has been finalized and a decision has been made. If IRCC eventually request for any additional document from you (which I strongly doubt at this juncture), you should provide proof of your enrollment into the school which is the admission letter and tuition receipt for the accepted term. It is important to note that IRCC has given prospective applicants the opportunity to file for an extension of 90days for non-compliance of requested documents from their office due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic virus

Q2- As earlier said, documents to evidence your enrollment into the school must suffice at the point of entry (POE). In this regard, the school should provide you with an updated letter of acceptance and tuition receipt (if applicable) which you will present to the immigration officer at the POE. In summary, when travelling make sure your acceptance letter for the Fall semester is handy. You're not eligible for the May intake at this point because you don't have a VISA yet.

I hope this information helps.

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Jus4c:
Good morning, house. I just got admitted into the Industrial Engineering Program of University of Windsor. I have gotten a TRV (last till 2023) already just for the purpose of visit. How does one go about the Study Permit process? Thanks

If I understand your question clearly you've been granted an admission into the University of Windsor for Masters in Industrial Engineering and now seeking for advices from the experienced folks in here on how to prepare an airtight study permit application as well as the list of required documents which you will be needing during the process?.

Please refer to my post for
LIST OF DOCUMENTS FOR SUCCESSFUL CANADA STUDY VISA APPLICATION: .

FYI; TRV means - Temporary Resident Visa, I can see you also mentioned that you've gotten that too in your post, which is contradictory with your question.

I hope you find the information helpful.

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Nuelgram:
Hey guys I need y'all advice

I'm reapplying for a study permit for Fall 2020
My question is, I want to print a bank statement, my dad is my sponsor.
And it's a 6months bank statement, can I print the statement before April because October starting balance is high about 49million but If I should print in April then November balance would start with 21million so please should i wait for April or just print and submit on 31st

The starting balance of your sponsor's account doesn't really count. What matters the most is the inflow and outflow and the current available balance as at when the statement was printed. Hence, you can certainly print your dad's account statement by first week of April and apply for your Visa in same April. Endeavour to be sure that all i's are well dotted and all T's crossed in your application before applying.

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CreamRoyale:
Hello
Please has anyone gotten updates on there applications since beginning of this month

There are several applicants i know in this month of March that have received updates on their applications including refusals, medical request and passport request.

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ptoall1000:
Gurus here, I need an advise about study choices in Canada in regards to Masters program.
I need a one on one call to any guru in the house. How do I contact you?

What was your previous undergraduate studies and current employment status in your home country? This will determine the program you should be looking for.

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Ilovemom:
Please is their anybody that have applied to university of Regina Master in sociology thesis and have gotten decision from the University

Admission into the University of Regina for a master's program takes about 3-4 months. If your application is within this standard processing times, you should keep all hope alive for a positive outcome. However, if your application has exceeded this stipulated period of time, I would advise you contact the graduate admission office for the current status of your application.

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guitarlife2:
Hi guys, please what is the WES equivalence of a National Technical Certificate issued by a Technical College like the Federal Technical College Yaba ?

It will be evaluated as Canadian diploma equivalency.