BlegendE:
Hi. I received this email from cic ghana. Should I go ahead?

Micholo5:
Bosses in the house...
what advice can you give a third class degree holder aspiring for graduate admission.

Lekiboboe:


Honorable Mich,

With a 3rd Class Degree, a Post Graduate Certificate (PG. Cert) in a program related to what u studied in ur first degree (B.SC) is what u should go for

fehinebony:
Finally PPR DROPPED! (Long post alert!)

The whole process has been very overwhelming. My family and I have been at it since 2016, 2 visiting visas refused(2016 $ 2018) previous Study permit refused(2019) in between I had 3 yankee Visa refusals(2018 & 2019) despite being a frequent visitor.
In January 2020., my husband got his Canadian visit visa(5year validity) after his 4th Application and guess what, his application took 12 working days. I attempted PR, wrote iElts once in 2018 ( R: 9 L: 8, S: 7.5,W: 6) but Age(currently 38 yrs) and 2nd degree were factors that didn’t work in my favor.
I applied for GCMS and it came with a refusal note summary that was entered in ERROR! (check old post)
Please allow me to Thank God o! ( Ejo, if you don’t believe in God just allow me thank him Biko) don’t use my post to start a religious argument. Nagode!

Timeline
Application: 19/6/20
Medical request 21/07/20
Medical passed 29/07/20
AIP 18/08/20
BVL 21/10/20
PPR 22/10/20

I already started classes online for Fall 2020

Document submitted
-All 3 I ME form required
-SOP
- Statement of account(3, 2 for me and 1 for my husband as the sponsor)
-Letters from the bank for statement of account submitted
- Affidavit of support
- Affidavit of return
-My Birth Certificate
-Wedding Certificate
-wedding pictures and family pictures (a total of 6)
-Children’s birth Certificate( They are US citizens)
- Letter of sponsorship
-WAEC Certificate
- Degree Certificate
-University Transcript
- Nysc Certificate
-LOA
-Tuition receipts (I had paid my tuition for the 1st year 17, 850 CAD)
-police clearance certificate
- Certificates of incorporation( for my company and my husbands company
- Tax documents
-picture evidence of my job(I’m an venue stylist)
-receipts of job done
- Letter of support and Affidavit from my mum( stating she would be taking care of the children while I’m away)
-My mums retirement letter
- Properties and land documents with valuation report( 5, three owned by my husband, 2 co owned by both of Us)
- My change of name documents( I still bear my maiden name)
- visa pages of all visa of different countries I had on my passport
-International Passport Data page
-passport Photograph
-Businesses ID
-Letter from my staff indicating that she will be handling my business while I’m a way(with my husbands supervisions)
-financial report for my husband company for the past 3 year
-A financial report on his personal account explaining how he makes money and how he intends to pay for my tuition and living expense for my second year of study.

Hmmm submitted a lot of documents!

Advice
Trust in God(yes I said it!) Never give up, A refusal is not a permanent denial, we didn’t have as much funds as we had when I submitted my first study permit application, my husband and I had submitted our domiciliary($) then but for this application, we did not have enough money in the accounts so we left it out. I had a 12 years study gap which I explained in details in my SOP

My Application approval still feels like dream.

Thank you @Frankorrbn1, you advised me after my first Study permit refusal last year
Thank you @justmellow, @naijaforeigner and to all who contribute positively to this forum

To all the TRV hopefuls, I wish you guys Success in your applications.

JustMellow:


Hello PanicButton,

Your friend should check for M.sc Soil Science in Manitoba or some other schools. Fairly standard isn't good enough. If her publication is related to soil science then good. In another situation, the said person could draft maybe a 14 page unpublished journal related to soil science as an ongoing research work. Encourage the person not to relent, as this is the best time to search for supervisor ahead of Fall 2021.

All the best

Lekiboboe:

Hi PanicButton,

Getting a Supervisor for MASTERS in CANADA is like a full time job, most esp. for international students, too some extent that over 15 professor is not enough, av seen a guy who mailed like 60 professors, it was like 3 Supervisors he got a Positive Response from.

So she shouldn't be sad and worried, she should rise up and refire...

She should Contact more Profs. cos there are tons of schools offering Masters in Geography in Canada

The link below has over 40 Canadian schools for Masters in Geography, she should google & visit the website of the skools, check staff profiles of the Geography Dept. of the schools, and check research areas interests and Contact (e-mail) of the professors in Geography, am sure she would get substantial number of PROFs to mail.

She should make sure her Research Interest in Geography matches the the PROFS. Research areas.

Masters in Geography Programs in Canada Universities
https://www.universitystudy.ca/search-programs/?k=Geography&program_level_merged=Master%27s+degree&program_language=ENGLISH


You can tell her to use the content below to REVAMP her Masters Admission Application and Contact More Supervisors

Guides/contents/videos on how to apply for M.SC & also possible M.SC Funded (Scholarship) Position in Canada
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/111#90933556


All da best to her!!!

gustav25:
Good morning, more life for everyone contributing actively in this forum. I come with a problem I hope to find solutions too inside here.

My problems are this -

I'm a Bsc holder in the social sciences and I had a 2.2 qualification. How attainable is it that I can apply for Msc in Canada with it ?

If possible , which low tuition schools can I apply to and which schools don't need Ielts English test ?

heidepaper:
Hello PanicButton,
Sorry to hear about your friend. I had a taste of what she’s going through. I got into a thesis-based MSc and I can assure you it’s not always easy. It wasn’t for me.

Getting constant rejections breaks your spirit. I gave up at a point. And one day, in my sad state, I sent a subpar email, and that was the one that got me a supervisor.

My point is persistence is key! She should pick up herself and keep trying. She should try other schools and more supervisors. Make sure her proposed project matches with what the supervisor is interested in and working on. She should keep her email short and straight to the point. They don’t have time to read long emails.

A format to try in contacting supervisor
•Greetings (1 line)

BlegendE:
Hi. I received this email from cic ghana. Should I go ahead?

BlegendE:
@Frank. Please I don't really understand this Passport submission. I don't know what to do. VAC nigeria is not working. I have sent a mail to Ghana. Still nothing. They just sent an automated message. Please help

Tee1583:
Hi everyone, I am a newbie here, and I have been reading up on the thread. They have been quite insightful. Please I would appreciate if I can be guided in my decision making.

Here is my scenario

I studied chemical engineering with a 2.2 graduated in 2004, worked in an oil servicing coy as a process engineer for like 7years. After which I didnt do anything for like 3years. I started a beauty business in 2015, Salon/Spa.

I would love to do a postgraduate program in canada.

Now my real question is which pgd is advisable to go for with a high probabilityof admission and Study Visa?

In chemical engineering field or in business management? Betterstill any other program advise?

Also I would appreciate suggestions on which province has high visa approval and suggestions of colleges I can apply to.

I would appreciate your kind responses.

fehinebony:
Finally PPR DROPPED! (Long post alert!)

The whole process has been very overwhelming. My family and I have been at it since 2016, 2 visiting visas refused(2016 $ 2018) previous Study permit refused(2019) in between I had 3 yankee Visa refusals(2018 & 2019) despite being a frequent visitor.
In January 2020., my husband got his Canadian visit visa(5year validity) after his 4th Application and guess what, his application took 12 working days. I attempted PR, wrote iElts once in 2018 ( R: 9 L: 8, S: 7.5,W: 6) but Age(currently 38 yrs) and 2nd degree were factors that didn’t work in my favor.
I applied for GCMS and it came with a refusal note summary that was entered in ERROR! (check old post)
Please allow me to Thank God o! ( Ejo, if you don’t believe in God just allow me thank him Biko) don’t use my post to start a religious argument. Nagode!

Timeline
Application: 19/6/20
Medical request 21/07/20
Medical passed 29/07/20
AIP 18/08/20
BVL 21/10/20
PPR 22/10/20

I already started classes online for Fall 2020

Document submitted
-All 3 I ME form required
-SOP
- Statement of account(3, 2 for me and 1 for my husband as the sponsor)
-Letters from the bank for statement of account submitted
- Affidavit of support
- Affidavit of return
-My Birth Certificate
-Wedding Certificate
-wedding pictures and family pictures (a total of 6)
-Children’s birth Certificate( They are US citizens)
- Letter of sponsorship
-WAEC Certificate
- Degree Certificate
-University Transcript
- Nysc Certificate
-LOA
-Tuition receipts (I had paid my tuition for the 1st year 17, 850 CAD)
-police clearance certificate
- Certificates of incorporation( for my company and my husbands company
- Tax documents
-picture evidence of my job(I’m an venue stylist)
-receipts of job done
- Letter of support and Affidavit from my mum( stating she would be taking care of the children while I’m away)
-My mums retirement letter
- Properties and land documents with valuation report( 5, three owned by my husband, 2 co owned by both of Us)
- My change of name documents( I still bear my maiden name)
- visa pages of all visa of different countries I had on my passport
-International Passport Data page
-passport Photograph
-Businesses ID
-Letter from my staff indicating that she will be handling my business while I’m a way(with my husbands supervisions)
-financial report for my husband company for the past 3 year
-A financial report on his personal account explaining how he makes money and how he intends to pay for my tuition and living expense for my second year of study.

Hmmm submitted a lot of documents!

Advice
Trust in God(yes I said it!) Never give up, A refusal is not a permanent denial, we didn’t have as much funds as we had when I submitted my first study permit application, my husband and I had submitted our domiciliary($) then but for this application, we did not have enough money in the accounts so we left it out. I had a 12 years study gap which I explained in details in my SOP

My Application approval still feels like dream.

Thank you @Frankorrbn1, you advised me after my first Study permit refusal last year
Thank you @justmellow, @naijaforeigner and to all who contribute positively to this forum

To all the TRV hopefuls, I wish you guys Success in your applications.

Olayinkaji:
Good day guys, can i ask a question again.

Will it be a red-flag on my 2nd application if I switch from my previous visa-denial course (IT-Network administration) to now Project Management (my work experience).

cc @lekiboboe @Chocs @Frankrobbn (still awaiting your mail reply sir)

Frankrobbn1:


@frankrobbn1 please I am new here and I have read the whole thread and I needed clarification on submission of passport. I got my PPR this week. I know Abuja VAC is open, my question is, can I DHL my passport over there?
Thank you.


The Accra VAC has responded with the list of documents needed for the process. It's completely at your discretion to go ahead or wait until the VAC in Nigeria reopens. I have said it earlier on this thread, I know three (3) persons who used his route to submit their passports and have gotten it stamped and returned back to them. Thus I decided to share the information with you guys.


All the best.


It will end in praise

fehinebony:
Finally PPR DROPPED! (Long post alert!)

The whole process has been very overwhelming. My family and I have been at it since 2016, 2 visiting visas refused(2016 $ 2018) previous Study permit refused(2019) in between I had 3 yankee Visa refusals(2018 & 2019) despite being a frequent visitor.
In January 2020., my husband got his Canadian visit visa(5year validity) after his 4th Application and guess what, his application took 12 working days. I attempted PR, wrote iElts once in 2018 ( R: 9 L: 8, S: 7.5,W: 6) but Age(currently 38 yrs) and 2nd degree were factors that didn’t work in my favor.
I applied for GCMS and it came with a refusal note summary that was entered in ERROR! (check old post)
Please allow me to Thank God o! ( Ejo, if you don’t believe in God just allow me thank him Biko) don’t use my post to start a religious argument. Nagode!

Timeline
Application: 19/6/20
Medical request 21/07/20
Medical passed 29/07/20
AIP 18/08/20
BVL 21/10/20
PPR 22/10/20

Trust in God(yes I said it!) Never give up, A refusal is not a permanent denial, we didn’t have as much funds as we had when I submitted my first study permit application, my husband and I had submitted our domiciliary($) then but for this application, we did not have enough money in the accounts so we left it out. I had a 12 years study gap which I explained in details in my SOP

My Application approval still feels like dream.

Thank you @Frankorrbn1, you advised me after my first Study permit refusal last year
Thank you @justmellow, @naijaforeigner and to all who contribute positively to this forum

To all the TRV hopefuls, I wish you guys Success in your applications.

LuluTS:


@frankrobbn1 please I am new here and I have read the whole thread and I needed clarification on submission of passport. I got my PPR this week. I know Abuja VAC is open, my question is, can I DHL my passport over there?

Oreoluwamipo:
Guys can a PGC applicant get funding from school ?

Dame24:
Hello everyone, please did anybody else apply for a co-op work Permit? My school already sent a letter to me, my visa is not out yet. Can I apply for it now or I have to wait till my visa is approved?

heidepaper:
Hello PanicButton,
Sorry to hear about your friend. I had a taste of what she’s going through. I got into a thesis-based MSc and I can assure you it’s not always easy. It wasn’t for me.

Getting constant rejections breaks your spirit. I gave up at a point. And one day, in my sad state, I sent a subpar email, and that was the one that got me a supervisor.

My point is persistence is key! She should pick up herself and keep trying. She should try other schools and more supervisors. Make sure her proposed project matches with what the supervisor is interested in and working on. She should keep her email short and straight to the point. They don’t have time to read long emails.

A format to try in contacting supervisor
•Greetings (1 line)
•Aim of sending the email (2-3 lines, you’re looking for a supervisor, state the start date you’re looking to work with)
•Brief summary of the project you want to work on (5 lines) let them know you are interested in it, but open to working on something else. Don’t be too rigid
•State your past publications if any (topic and journal published 5 lines)
•Tell them you’ve checked the admission requirement for the program and you qualify (make sure you check and actually qualify) (2 lines max)
•Closing greeting

She can attach her CV (Canadian standard)as and abstract from her previous publication. If she can, a brief research proposal for the proposed project (1-2 pages)

If she has funds, she can look into a course based program.

All the best

JohnErrin:
Please what is it better to put an older picture of your family (when i was younger) or a newer picture on your visa application

heidepaper:
Have your tried asking your school? The international student advising usually has information about such things

Frankrobbn1:



Changing programs to another in an effort to address the concerns of the visa officer in no way affect the credence of your application. Given that the Project Management is reasonable in light with your current employment, it further demonstrate a career progression for you. I would advice you explain in detail why this program is a good fit for you at this point in your career and its practicable benefits to your future career prospects in Nigeria.



It will end in praise

Ifeomaanita2:
Greetings.
Pls guys, I'm a graduate of international relations 2018. Finished my nysc last year and I just got admission to study personal support worker diploma in evergreen college . All my documents are complete but Im really confused about how to get a tie with Nigeria as I'm not married nor have any major property. I need your advice guys

mikeayus:
Hello bro, please can you share a sample Canadian Cv format with me?