Pily:
Good day.... I have a bachelors degree in social work and i want to run a masters program in Canada. Irecently applied 4 a masters program at University of Manitoba, and I am also Considering university of British Columbia and Carlton.
Note: since I have a degree in social work already, I am eligible for a one year advanced masters program in social work, thus reducing my pgwp to only one year.
I want to stay back after the pgwp.

My question is this,
I read that those in IT fields find it easy to get jobs there, will I be able to get one as a social worker after the pgwp having in In mind that I am a foreigner and i have no knowledge of French(most jobs may require the social worker been fluent in French) ?

Where do you get this information from?? You don't need to understand French to get a social worker job!!! In Canada unless you're working in Québec. Also there are jobs everywhere especially outside the tech circle. Make up your mind and get reliable facts please.

oyukuwife:
anybody going to Canadian Mennonite university winter 2020 admission. Also is it too late to apply for study visa 1st week in October for a winter 2020 admission

Absolutely not

george009:
Hey Gurus in the house,

If I want to attach my siblings birth certificates, which category will I add it to?

Client information

bennyg24:

from your response I can sense you are good man,
I wish you SUCCESS in your academic pursuit and your stay in Canada
(I am a TRV hopeful for winter 2020, MEng university of Windsor).

I wish you all the best too

bennyg24:

Thanks for sharing here, but I want to ask;
Is it difficult getting part time job as an international student?
Some said combining part time job with schooling is almost impossible with the demanding nature of Canadian system of education, what's your take on this?
Is it possible to take care of living expenses with part time job as an international graduate student?
thanks for your anticipated response.

That's a good question. I'm also on part time basis for now and I can tell you it is very stressful. The Canadian education system is so demanding now I understand why they ask you not to work more than 20hrs a week. You literally come back home tired every day and trust me that's the reality check of Canada don't let anyone deceive you. It's a System here there isn't any African time syndrome. You have your lecture hours and shifts at work.

You can obviously work but to make it easier follow this tips:

1. Plan your courses well with your course advisor so you have enough free time. For example lectures Monday-Wednesday and working Thursday, Friday and Saturday. I hope you get the drift. Or classes Monday, Wednesday and Friday and working in between those days.

Balance is key and essential to having a good Education work balance till you get a better immigration status. Professors and assignment/quiz here are like 5&6. Some people actually take semester's off due to the pressure especially for thesis programs where you don't write exams just reports and projects.

P.s: when you are working part time what you make is mostly only good enough to pay monthly expenses so don't expect to save unless someone gives you money from home or something. Please be guided don't have misconceptions !

Hello Everyone, I want to make an observation of what I noticed regarding employment here in Canada. I am writing this post to prepare everyone intending to come over here about the reality of the Employment stream for new arrivals/Immigrants

"The wage gap between immigrants and Canadian-born workers has more than doubled in the last 30 years, according to a new report by the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) — despite the federal government placing more emphasis on economic class immigration"

What the Bolded is saying is no matter your age or the amount of experience you have in your country employers here hardly value your international experience I'm not saying this happens to everyone but majority of people go through this problem. They go for interviews and because they view them as newcomers they offer them Minimum wage or the low compensation package. The bolded is actually a quote from an immigration writeup here in Canada and they are trying to bridge the gap.

Canada is a lovely place and you should definitely come but be prepared when I say prepared I mean mentally. A lot of students struggle with the education system and realise wow "They thought me rubbish in Nigeria" and have to adapt to the new process, the whole Country itself is a "System" you either fall in place or get kicked out.

I wish everyone a successful Transition into the Canadian culture. God bless and goodluck in your trv application and please note that this post us just to prepare your minds to bring that Unique Naija Hustle here and succeed

seunmohmoh:
Good afternoon house. I have been following this thread for a long time and I wish to study in Canada.

I finished secondary school since 2014,I did GCE and since then I have been applying to Nigerian universities with no luck. I also applied this year and waiting for admission but I am not really interested in it as my focus has always been on Canada universities to study economics.

I have worked as a teacher, learned hair styling and currently working in a betting company. My problem is with finance, I currently have no one to sponsor me, but my father is the landlord (If it's necessary) he owns the land and house.

My question is the 10,000 cad proof always requested as part of the application; is it just for a year or it covers 4 years course I intend to study. I aim to work and study when I get there.

Your response will be appreciated. Thank you.

It seems the financial side of this is the issue, if you have a good CGPA why don't you seek funding from universities or private study loan organizations in Nigeria. That way you only have to show proof of living expenses (10k) and other documents to back your application up.

visionex:
Plz gurus and fam look into my case

I graduated 2012
I studied economics but found myself in a chemist business (u know naija situation)with some cash I had having gained experience in that line
Fast forward to today
I have run the business all these years till date,but have not Gotten it registered under CAC
I've raised some money and I wish to do my masters in Canada,how do I go about it

1) i have an unregistered biz and i need to prove.
what I've been doing
2) is it too late if I register my biz now under cac
3) if not too late do I just register the business
name or go as far as registering a limited co.
4) my line of business pharmaceuticals is not
consistent with what I studied which is
economics,im therefore afraid to bring my
business into the matter
5) how can I prove what I have been doing all
these years since my business and the course I
studied and intend to further is not consistent

Is there any way I can show I have been busy
I think I have a peculiar case

My critical advice for you will be to give your self a 12month plan. I'm that period;

1. Register your business
2. Get essential work related licence and all
3. Develop a business blueprint for immigration purpose
4. Get an admission letter for September 2020
5. Read up the thread or seek the advice of experts
6. Put everything in Gods hand and take your time to gather vibrant and legit supporting documents for your visa application.

Francology41:
Hello guys Can I apply for Canada express entry while my visa application is ongoing? Is it advisable?

It's called "DUAL INTENT" and can be done according to CIC subsection 22(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA). However, due to the whole ground of Nigerian applications and home ties and all coupled with our economic situation I don't believe a VO will make a logical decision rather view it as a way of leaving Nigeria without returning. Can you imagine stating in your sop that you'll return to take over your father's business and still applying for Express entry on the side?

emmy4Gold:
Thank you so much Qudkom for your good contribution to my enquiry. Please I need more clarification on the last point you raised " Financial benefits in relations to getting employed in Canada & departing after studies"

This simply means proving to the VO that your proposed program will be of benefit in Nigeria, help advance your career technically and most importantly the cost of your proposed study is of a reasonable expense.

badboy92:

How do you prove these things?

There isn't a direct way to prove this. This VOs have different personalities however gathering relevant documents and stating verifiable facts can help you out regarding proving to the VO the employment viability of your chosen profession in Nigeria

Francology41:
I submitted same August, but I've not heard from them after my biometric (passed 26th August).

Medical?

emmy4Gold:
Good morning my people, please I would like to know how best to tackle this refusal reason "employment prospects " I know the best way is to get a letter from employee that ones job would be retained, In my case it will be difficult if not impossible to get such a letter. Are there other ways I can tackle this

The thing about EMPLOYMENT PROSPECT is that it's a reactive refusal clause which means the VO was not impressed with what you stated which means you need more than just a letter from your employer but rather a detailed explanation of your work industry, the future prospects and most importantly financial benefits in relations to getting employed in Canada and departing after your studies.

Phatkings:


atkings:
LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE FIELD
- ADMISSION LETTER
- BSC CERTIFICATE
- WAEC CERTIFICATE
- NYSC CERTIFICATE
- TRANSCRIPT
- BIRTH CERTIFICATE

CLIENT INFORMATION FIELD
- SOP
- POLICE CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE
- completion of internship ( unpaid) dad's company
-cac documents stating I am director of my brother's company
-
- RESUME
-
- fathers landed documents
- BIRTH CERTIFICATE ( BROTHER)
- parents marriage cert
- moms change of name


PROOF OF MEANS OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FIELD
Brother
- LETTER OF SPONSORSHIP
- PAY SLIP
- AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT
- STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT (30m)
- my own statement of account 9 mil was transferred to me
-
School humber college pgc global business management
BSc accounting 3.58cgpa

Well I'm not a professional however;
1. You don't seem to have a reliable or solid employment base in Nigeria.

2. The Finance available was most likely lumpsum deposits that probably wasn't well explained. VOs hate that.

3. Did you provide any information linking your ties to your family or did you properly break down your brothers dependants and his history of assisting you financially?

4. The fact that you included your father's land documents might make the VO think your dad is also part of your sponsor the only difference here is you did not include his bank statements which appears confusing. Therefore who is the primary sponsor? Father or brother!

5. You have no sufficient proof that you've been employed or gained any relevant work skills since you graduated. I.e past employment letters, payslips, certificates etc....

Try and work on this before reapplying.

Sakasakas:
Good evening. Pls do anyone has some idea of what might be happening; I submitted an online study permit application on the 88th of this month (11days ago!) and I got a refusal note now. The online correspondence in between was an automated application confirmation message which came in the following day. Did they even attend to the application at all? Is this normal? It is weirdly funny. Is there anything I can do in the immediate beyond requesting for the GCMS note?

This happens sometimes, especially with the fact that the applications received in August are fewer compared to other peak months. So the VO can easily scan through your application and make a quick decision. Most European countries take 3-14days to get a response/feedback. You need to evaluate your application in relation to the refusal stated and also was the refusal based on your September admission which might be too late in the first instance or January?.... Sorry about the refusal by the way evaluate and order your gcms note if necessary.

AmadeusCho:
Good day everyone.

I got admission into Canada last year but had to defer it due to NYSC. I am suppose to resume in January of next year. I just concluded nysc and ready to apply. I a few challenges I don’t know how to will approach hoping I get advice here

My elder brother is my main sponsor.

I have been working for my brothers company as the ICT specialist since January

My home tie would be a guaranteed job waiting for me when I get back. (So how do I address this the VO)
Do I need a different letter from the company stating that I would have a job when I get back
Or he can address all that on his part of the letter of sponsor.

Thanks in anticipation of reply

I want to believe your question is trying to understand the best approach towards your study financing and Home ties. In relation to your question I'll provide you with a simple advice to guide you on your visa application process;
1. Regarding your financing, the Visa office will need to understand why your brother wants to sponsor you, financial aid history with you and most importantly his financial buoyancy in relation to the economic factors in the Country. I guess only you can make a clear and logical decision on that front.

2. Home ties, doesn't have to specifically be economical in nature. It could also be Social, relationship, family, investment factors and many more. Stating your brother will employ you might not be enough also the size of your brothers company and revenue status will also be a key indicator to your chances of returning home in the "eye of the Visa officer" in which I believe is going to be extremely difficult to proof.

This approach is essential in avoiding refusals based on Purpose of visit, Personal assets and finances lastly home ties*. All the best

A quick review of PURPOSE OF VISIT; I met a Kenyan lady that actually did her masters in international relations at Coventry university in UK and currently enrolled for a post baccalaureate program DIPLOMA in Marketing at Thompson rivers university. Now that's a direct transition from MSC to Diploma program for the Sol purpose of gaining business credits since she otherwise studied a pure Arts and humanity program.

Always strive to look into the content and description of your designated programs and have a general academic objective for embarking. It's not enough to just state your dad/mum runs a business you want to fall back on or gain promotion. Please be advised.

P.s: I have received tonnes of messages regarding Thompson rivers university and I will be answering soon. Kamloops is a small but great city to use as a transition to a bigger city in Canada. Cheers!!!

oyinlove15:
Hi, Please i will like to know if i can use my sponsor stanbic ibtc money market fund account that generates interest for my soa the issue here is that she has only witdrawn 10 times since january 2017 up until yesterday and the total soa is just 4 pages.
Please i will appreciate a quick response and someonne who has used that type of account.

What's your relationship with the sponsor?
As the sponsor assisted before in the past?

Nobleman61:
Please gurus in the house
My friend just got her note now
How can she tackle this please?

This is a case of poor job prospects and the poor economic situation in the country. Apparently the vo doesn't think the future job salary and all will compel her to come back to Nigeria. Also poor document compilation/expression and poor study plans was also a huge factor. I'll advice that your friend joins the thread to get more tips.

She also needs to work on presenting a compelling proof on why Shell return back home to take the job.

P.s: if the job isn't a government agency or family business then it's a waste of time really. All the best to her.

vinz0499:
Good evening please while writing my letters of sponsorship, which address do I put for the embassy, Nigeria or Kenya

Nigeria consulate always.

Jaylap:
I am not married yet and I am using my parents as sponsor. I want to know if I can reapply as common law or single as my relationship status because I am planning on getting married next year

Your marriage status depends on when you get .married and if you get married just after submitting your application you can notify CIC via web form.

Jaylap:
Good evening! I need your advise. I am planning to reapply for my study permit next month. I am planning on getting married next year. So I want to ask if I can reapply as Common Law or I should just stick to Single that I have mentioned in my previous application that was refused. Thanks

Do you in ten to use your husband as a sponsor? If yes that will improve your home ties, financial strength and better convince the VO that you'll return home. Good luck

Okusi:
Good evening,

Got my Study Permit refusal came in on Saturday.

Hope to defer the Admission and try again.

Proposed course; Msc Risk and Safety Engineering at Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Reasons for refusal
1. based on your family ties in Canada and in your country of residence.
2. based on the purpose of your visit.

1st application


Docs submitted

All cic documents
Sop
Tuition deposit of 2000cad as requested by School
Personal bank statement of 1.5m
Sponsor's (uncle) bank statements of over 40m
BSc degree cert. I graduated with with 3.63 CGPA
Letter of current and past employments
Waec cert
Avidavit of support from uncle
Sponsorship letters
Police clearance cert
Transcript
Birth certificate

Note - I've been refused twice for USA


I hope y'all can guide me through my reapplication.

Thanks

Sorry about your refusal your purpose of visit refusal most likely came from the inability to link the proposed program to your past education experience or a poor/vague SOP. Also you most likely failed to establish your family composition in Nigeria and how well grounded they are in your home country(Nigeria). Minor tweaks in your next application can Land you your study visa approval. All the best....

Dhinmmar:

TRU

Oh its quite easy. Click on the menu and click "international" you'll see a link to "tuition and dates" there you'll see a detailed breakdown of what you need.

P.S: I'm also a Tru student.

Dhinmmar:

Thanks
Please don't mind my plenty questions
I don't really understand the tuition fees on their website.
Average tuition fees for international students $17,847
PGD in Business Administration $777.77(international students)
Which one is the main tuition fee?
Should I write the reason why I'm intending to travel with my children in my LOE?

What school is this?

sirkay360:
Thanks so much for your response. My mum will be the one to transfer the money to my account. Can this be explained in the SOP without her submitting any document of hers

It can be explained, but she'll also need to present her financial portfolio regardless.

sirkay360:
Hello House,
Bravo to the Gurus for the good work they are doing here.. Pls I will like to ask if a lump sum in the account can be explained as deed of gift with proper documentation for that. Someone used this for the Canadian express entry stuff and the permit was granted.. Will this suffice for student visa?.
Waiting for your response..

Yes you can, it is specified by CIC that you need to explain any lump sum deposit. Also the person providing this funds/gift must be identified.

Shammak:


Thanks so much bro
I read on some online forums that it's possible. However, I haven't seen something like that on cic.gc.ca
Reason for asking the question here.

Enter "CIC Applying from Canada" on google you should get your answers or ask via YouTube for detailed informations.

Babarinde146:
Good evening pls i need a little advice i applied in June and got denied last week based on 2 reasons.
1) family tie in my country and in canada...and i no get family for canada.
2) purpose of visit.

And i need to reapply ASAp but i need professional advice.

purpose of visit refusals can be tricky and sometimes can be linked with various clauses. The most popular reasons for purpose of visit refusal are down to:

1. Incoherent, poor and Vague Study plans (SOP)

2. Applying for a program that could otherwise be done locally in Nigeria.

3. VO not convinced the proposed program is of a reasonable expense.

4. Applying for a program under the same credential as your last qualification. I.e applying for another msc program or bsc program.

5. Applying for a program otherwise lower than what your previous credential qualifies you to apply for. Sometimes it's possible to get away with it but different VOs with different evaluations.

6. Applying for a program that doesn't correlate with previous work experience and education credentials. Etc....

POV refusals are tricky and can otherwise be broad. Pinpointing the exact clause is important in reapplying.

Shammak:
Evening fam,

Can I apply for a student visa from Canada?

**I have a valid visitor's visa

Your answers will be greatly appreciated.

Extremely complicated question. There are so many rules and policies regarding applying outside your home country. But non the less it's possible. Do your in depth research on it.

Good Morning everyone, I bring you glad tidings from Canada. As usual the atmosphere on this forum blows hot and cold. Regardless of the tense feelings and pressure I believe everything will be fine. I'd like to encourage the newbies that the protocol remains the same scan through the previous threads and if you still have questions ask politely. Also to all the applicants that's been temporarily delayed order for GCMS notes and approach the next application with a lot of diligence and patience. Lastly, to all the applicants that as been approved I wish you all a safe journey.

Dhinmmar:

So I should explain why I want a second degree different from my 1st degree in LOE?

Absolutely you need to that in your Statement of Purpose.