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Swealy:
Pls is Canada still a good option for PR, I hear no jobs and live is bad for Nigerians there. Is this the case ?

Kurukuru:
Delusion!

affoncad:
If you understand what has been happening in Canada over the last six months regarding immigration in canada , you'll realize that this group will no longer hold the same power they once did. Canadian voters are increasingly opposed to the current immigration pattern, and I can assure you with 100% confidence that their PGWP will not be extended, no matter how much they protest. Minister Miller has already stated that the situation is fixed.
Studying in Canada is not a guaranteed path to permanent residency (PR), and not everyone will stay. Many fraudulent practices, such as LMIA fraud, bogus schools, and a lack of English proficiency, are being exposed. Even Canada’s Student Direct Stream (SDS) visa program, which was a fast-track visa program FOR them , ended on November 8, 2024. Many of those with expired PGWPs are now considering the asylum route, especially with the upcoming reforms to Canada’s asylum process. It is obvious that many of these applications are fake, with the intention of securing PR. Furthermore, on November 29, 2024, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a temporary pause on the intake of new refugee sponsorship applications, which had been in place since 1979.

With the election approaching and potentially an early election on the horizon, I see no chance of a PGWP extension, especially at a time when many Canadian youth are unable to find a job. The Canadian voter base is not in favour of the current immigration situation, and with the current low ratings of the Liberal Party, there’s a strong possibility of a loss in the upcoming election. They will likely do everything they can to please voters. I can bet you that they will introduce harsher immigration policies to regain voter confidence, rather than extend policies that would favour any particular group.

affoncad:
I see many international students sleeping in tents in the cold in Brampton, all in the name of meaningless protests. The rules are very clear: PGWP cannot be extended, and studying in Canada is never a guarantee of permanent residency. Until people recognize this fact and plan accordingly, many will continue to be stranded after paying those exorbitant tuition fees!

fruitartist:
Been a while since I came here.

To everyone still pursuing Canadian immigration, don't give up!

It's so worth it

I immigrated as a craftsperson so think about the different ways you can explore to boost your chances

Canada is not perfect but it is an amazing country with great opportunities.

Realsabiguy1:
Thanks for your input.
The bank statement I submitted for the extension didn't have enough funds to cover my tuition fees for this new program. That's why I'm think I should submit a bank statement that contains the full tuition fee along with my new LOA. Also, since I'm applying with my family, should I show more funds than just the tuition fee? Please advise. Thank you

Realsabiguy1:
Goodday everyone.
Please i need urgent advice.
I applied for a study permit extension 28days before it expired so that i can complete my studies which ends next week, but uptil now IRCC has not responded.
Now, my study permit has expired
I have another LOA to start another course in February 2025. I was hoping to get the first extension approved before appling for another extensionfor the second course.
Should i just send my new LOA to IRCC? Do i need to submit updated bank statement to show POF?
Note that my first course which ends next is no longer eligiblefor pgwp but this new course is eligible.
Also note that i am here in Canada with my husband and children, and i also applied for extensionfor them which is still pending.

Please please advise me on what to do.

Okay567:
Canada should just close their border because this delaying in visa processing is really annoying imagine applying for a study visa for 4month plus and no response omo people waiting this long are trying

Sara2022:
Not sure if anyone has posted this yet.

Kurukuru:
God bless you.
People should be careful with the information and advice they get from people. A family with a stidy permit that is expiring in 2026 is on their way back to Nigeria now just because somebody gave them a wrong advise on immigration. As I am writing, they are at the CBSA deportation center. For privacy issue, I wont go into details.

As per study permit from inside Canada, the only person with visitor visa who can apply from inside Canada is somebody who came to study a pre-entry course that is six month or less. If your course is less than eight months, IRCC wont give you study permit. They will issue you visit visa to study. Omce you complete that course that is a prerequisite to what you want to study, you can apply for study permit from inside Canada. That one is settled.

The other time, somebody advised the spouse of somebody who defer admission to go and work. If you follow this advice, you are on your own o. That was the trap the family I mentioned earlier fell into. Now they are on their way to Nigeria. Look, there are some illegal things some students used to do in Canada in which they overlook in the past. But in Canada of today, DO NOT TRY IT.
The Immigration Minister has said that in many occassions that not all the students presently studying in Canada will be allowed to stay. PLEASE DO NOT GIVE THEM THE ROPE THEY WILL USE TO HANG YOU.

JMG12:
Hello,

1. Generally, a Spouse Open Work Permit (SOWP) is tied to the primary applicant's study permit and active enrollment in a Designated Learning Institution (DLI). If the primary applicant (the student) defers their program after arriving in Canada, this could have implications for both the study permit and the SOWP

2. The timeframe is not determined

3. No, generally if you are from an English-speaking country you don't need to show your proficiency in English by taking the test.

Kurukuru:
Study permit gives life to SOWP. If you are not actively pursuing your studies, any work done on the SOWP is illegal. Dont try it now that Canada is saying getting PR after study is no more automatic. Do not gibe them tje rope they will use to hang you

olajide2428:
Good day All,

Please I have few questions Biko 🙏


1. If the spouse of masters students gets SOWP and the student differs after arriving Canada, will the SOWP be revoked?


2. On the average, how long does it take to get SOWP approved?


3. Also, will an American citizen trying to do a Masters in Canada have to write English test?

oluayebenz:
Canada does not deserve to be called a developed country.

As a first world with a very big country and large economy, why are they in mess? With just about 1m surge in population.

Canada is overrated abeg, nothing person wan tell me.


These people keep tightening up their door day by day hmmmm

Zipup007:
Can someone change DLI school while in Canada without apply for a new study permit?

funkyy598:
This year alone, I personally know 10 people with CRS scores lower than 420 who still received PR.
On September 12, 2024, five of my friends received PNP nominations from Ontario under NOC 33101 and NOC 33102, with CRS scores of 415 and 420.
On September 5, 2024, Ontario issued notifications of interest to potential candidates who may qualify for Ontario’s Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream. Candidates received notifications if they had CRS scores of 290-393 and work experience in TEER Category 0, 1, 2, or 3 of the National Occupational Classification (NOC).
On June 20, 2024, Ontario issued notifications of interest to potential candidates for the Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream for general occupations. Candidates were invited if they had CRS scores between 305-409 and work experience in TEER Category 0, 1, 2, or 3 of the NOC.
On August 22, 2024, Ontario held a PNP draw for healthcare and tech professionals, where candidates with CRS scores as low as 430 were nominated.
On July 18, 2024, three other people I know were nominated through Ontario’s Human Capital Priorities stream, despite having CRS scores below 440.
On June 6, 2024, Alberta's Express Entry stream invited candidates with CRS scores of 408, particularly targeting healthcare and engineering roles.
On April 25, 2024, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) held a draw that nominated candidates in tech and trade sectors, with CRS scores of 420 and above.
On March 9, 2024, Ontario’s French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream held a draw where candidates with CRS scores as low as 398 were nominated.

My honest advice is that instead of urgently coming to Canada on a student visa if you cannot afford it and potentially getting stranded due to a lack of tuition fees or getting sick or follow the uncertainty of asylum route , it might be worth considering PNP nominations or improving your French skills to explore opportunities through French-speaking streams. I know more than 15 students on PGWPs who couldn’t even find work to qualify for any program, and believe it or not, even with changing courses, the majority of these students will struggle to get PR after their PGWP expires.

funkyy598:
Based on your profile, I would encourage you to first consider the Express Entry route, with the student route being your last option. Currently, with priority given to streams like healthcare and STEM routes, many applicants with lower CRS scores are now being nominated for PR. This offers a more straightforward path to permanent residency, without the stress,frequent policy changing and high expenses of the student pathway, which many students are now regretting!

Jeboy:
You are getting it all wrong, I will advise you read slowly and assimilate.

The option I shared is you can claim being a genuine distress student with proofs (which I believe the poster could easily defend with his experience of sickness and medical proofs) and get open work permit not Asylum as you have just concluded.

Read again please as you are distorting the information I have shared. I believe you re not aware of this option and what everyone knows and goes for is Asylum which is very convenient but complex with damaging outcome if not done rightly. The post is to enable us aware of options in cases where one is genuinely affected.

Finally, you dont get Canadian asylum by stating that you are in financial distress otherwise people will be getting the asylum. They claim something else that is complex to proof.

megastu:
Thanks, You would make a very good one by not being able to comprehend that what you highlighted (with your own hands) refers to a GPS display screen and not someone making an active youtube video while in motion?

"GPS display screens"

Social Media has become a forum for people to display their low intellect and they do so with so much confidence.

megastu:
Lets not be supporting rubbish. That is distracted driving. A split second of your eyes away from the road can lead to a fatal accident. which one is both hands are on the steering. Na all these excuses carry us reach where we dey so as a people, and people are still supporting and justifying traffic violations.

Below are exerpts from Ontario Traffic Laws.

1. Ontario’s distracted driving laws apply to the use of hand-held communication/entertainment devices and certain display screens.

While you are driving, including when you are stopped in traffic or at a red light, it is illegal to:

use a phone or other hand-held wireless communication device to text or dial – you can only touch a device to call 911 in an emergency
use a hand-held electronic entertainment device, such as a tablet or portable gaming console
view display screens unrelated to driving, such as watching a video
program a GPS device, except by voice commands
You are allowed to use hands-free wireless communications devices with an earpiece, lapel button or Bluetooth. You can view GPS display screens as long as they are built into your vehicle’s dashboard or securely mounted on the dashboard.

Other actions such as eating, drinking, grooming, smoking, reading and reaching for objects are not part of Ontario’s distracted driving law. However, you can still be charged with careless or dangerous driving.

2. You could face more charges – for careless driving – if you endanger other people because of any kind of distraction. This includes distraction caused by both hand-held (e.g., phone) or hands-free (e.g., Bluetooth) devices.

If convicted of careless driving, you may receive:

six demerit points
fines up to $2,000 and/or
a jail term of six months
a licence suspension of up to two years
You could even be charged with dangerous driving – a criminal offence that carries heavier penalties, including jail terms of up to 10 years for causing bodily harm or up to 14 years for causing death.

MayorOfEdmonton:
Try read up- https://www.alberta.ca/distracted-driving

megastu:
How can you be driving and doing this video? not only is it against the law and you can be fined and your driver's license suspended, you are also risking your life.

There is nothing that stops you from doing the video at a car park or anywhere the car is not moving. Please do better next time. Thanks.

Bowluwahtifeh:
Please I want more clarification:
1. Should I use MY OWN Gckey or I should open their own?
The reason I'm asking is that I have applied for study extension under my own and I have not gotten answer for over 1month now. Is that not too slow?
I heard that there is a new link apart from gckey and I think that oneay be faster.
What do you think
2. Should the purpose of my husband vv be my graduation in November(my first program)? If I write graduation and VO did not open d application on time and graduation don pass, is dt not a reason to deny d application?

perobell:
Hello Guys, please I need suggestions on how to resolve my issues regarding WES verification. WES sent an email to my school to verify my result but the registrar said there was no attachment to the email and he cannot verify anything. I have contacted WES but they haven’t responded. Please if anyone here has had a similar experience, kindly give me opinions on how to resolve this. Thanks

MarksmanD:
Go to Montreal. Learn French before you go. French speakers have better chances of getting PR than English speakers and the Quebec government launched a pilot program to give direct PR to some French speaking students[ who wants to live in French speaking communities in August.