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jaydave:
That 12m may not get u in cos by the time u add up expenses and tuition d 12m might not be enough to cover ur pof .
But I will advise u look out for reliable agent with enough testimonies , u may not spend up to 2 or 3m and dem go run am .. dos reliable agents get as dem dey arrange enuf pof for their clients nd every oda supporting docs for d visa application. Just dat na unreliable agents plenty pass for street now … lol

I am not in anyway disputing what you have just said but I want to correct where you said 12m may not be enough.

I am 100% sure that 12m will be enough. Even 9m will be enough if he targets a school with tuition fee of $12,000 or less and he does Form A.

There is a strategy to this. You just have to get the concept right.

Alvin212:
Thanks'
But I no wan enter illegally
If 12m ain't going to be enough
Like How much fit run am

Your 12m will be enough. Check my analysis in my response above this one.

Alvin212:
Pls guys can 12m naira get me to Canada via student visa
Not actually, going there for study's
Just wanna use student visa enter for legit hustle

Even 9m will get you into Canada if you strategize on it very well.

Let me give you the analysis;

Tuition fee $18,000 for a one-year course
Living Expenses $10,000/yr.
Miscellaneous Expenses $3000.
TOTAL: $31,000. Using the official CBN rate of $1/345, this is equal to NGN 10,695,000.

Meanwhile, the tuition fee quoted above is one of the most expensive because you can get a one-year course for as little as $10,000+.

The above is not based on theory but practical.

Skillful001:
pls I need help, I applied to university of Calgary last year December through an agent, I received a notification by January that the last page of my transcript was omitted and that I should upload my certificates for proper evaluation I forwarded the mail to my agent but he told me he will check it out, got the same mail by February and march until late march that I mail the admission portal and sent the transcript and other documents through mail. Ever since I haven't being given admission and this is giving me so much concern. I received a mail on 11th of this month after sending them mail to asked if I still have the chances to be admitted and they replied that currently, am in line to be evaluated. That I need not to worry about missing any deadline right now, as no action is required on my part. but this is taking too long cos I applied for fall in take. What step can I take on this pls.

There is no further step you can take other than just wait for them to make a decision.

Meanwhile, it is a common thing to not rely on one school. What would you do if the university decision came out to be unfavourable?

While I understand that you may be trying to cut down on application costs, I want to advise that you should only have a great deal of confidence in getting a favourable decision if you know your odds are large.

I think you should consider more than one schools.

Purpleivy:
Thank you for your response. I think I mistook Post graduate diploma for Advanced diploma. I meant post graduate diploma. By the way I have experience in the Hospitality industry. I am looking at a program in Hospitality, Tourism or Restaurant Operations.
Please can you give any advice on this program with regards to PGWP and employment opportunities after graduation.

If you are talking about PGD, then, you are on track with the course and your background. I think you are on track.

For employment opportunities after graduation, no one can give you a definitive answer. You will look for jobs just as normal as others. You may even not work in your field.

Your ability to positively respond to change is what makes you the fittest in Canada.

Also, you don't want to stay in one line. If you see a bank wanting to sponsor you to become a Software Engineer, you would want to go if you think you can succeed. If you see an opportunity to train as a truck driver and you like the "monies" in it, men! You don't want to resist.

In short, Canada is a land of opportunity only if you can see the opportunity in its raw form before every other sees it.

I believe you get my point.

emmyoddy:
Hello friends. Thank you for the job well done ✅.
Please I want to apply to Canadian Career Education College in Vaughan. The school doesn't issue PGWP but they said their students are eligible for open work permit and they give a clear guide towards Permanent residency.

I want to ask if it's advisable to attend there or if anyone has known any that attended the school.

Please help 🙏

Please back off.

PGWP is certain whether or not you have a job.

The work permit they may be talking about may be normal one which requires you to get a job first.

Enroll in a PGWP-eligible course and save yourself the future regret.

Even if you must enroll in a PGWP ineligible program, it should be in New Brunswick which gives guarantee that you will be able to apply to their PNP. Nevertheless, you will still not qualify for PGWP but can use PNP route to become a PR.

Purpleivy:
Hello everyone, I’ve taken the bold step to start my application myself for January 2024. I have B.sc in Business Administration, graduated 2016, please is it ok to apply for 2years Diploma program or Advanced Diploma?

Please I will need all the support I can get and if there is anyone that can guide me and go on this journey with me to achieve my dream, I will sincerely appreciate it.
Thank you.

There are conditions to choosing the level of education you want to go for in order to eliminate some risks.

You need to consider two things-- Academic Progression and Career Progression.

You graduated 7 years ago, you should focus more on career progression because your new reality is your job and career: you also need to take cognizance of your educational level and the level you want to apply to.

You will want to ask yourself the followings:
1. Is the Diploma or Advance Diploma not lower to your Bachelor's degree?
2. Is the course related to your job/career or your educational background?
3. Why are you going for a lower educational level when you already have a bachelor's degree?
4. How important is the course to your growth either academically or professionally?

These questions are vital to determining how to eliminate refusal to a great extent.

People with master's degree had sought admission into diploma courses and were granted visa in the past. This was possible because they were able to answer the above three questions logically and beyond reasonable doubts.

zubizareta:
I want to correct the place you mentioned the length of visit visa issued. Visit visa is simply issued according to the validity of your biometrics and your passport. Even if you are a first time applicant, once you have a biometrics validity of 10 years and a 10 years passport, if your visa is approved, you will get the 10 years. It's simple. If you have a passport validity of 10 years and biometrics validity of 1 year, your visit visa will be for 1 year.

You may be correct for Canada and some countries but not all countries issue 10 year visa for the first time: some start with 5 years. I know the US don't issue 10 year visitor visa for the first time back in the early 2000s, perhaps they've started now.

I was only trying to be flexible with his answer because he mentioned another country than Canada.

Also, for Canada, conditions vary; Canada has Multiple Entry and Single Entry (which can never be 10 years). They are all tied to conditions.

All the same, I hope we have been able to educate not just @Bamz555 on some things but also many others.

Thank you for your input.

Bamz555:
Bros I have an aunt who got Canada10yrs visit visa even US does it. Visit visa is not limited to 6 months, that alone is my disagreement, I don’t know about anyone working with visit visa so no comment on that. But u can get over six months visit visa

zubizareta:
Bro you don't even understand what he is talking about. He is saying when you enter Canada with a visit or tourist visa, you can't stay beyond 6 months stretch. You have to leave the country and come back later. Infact if you stay 6 months exactly and return back less than a year, you will be seriously scrutinized at the point of entry on your mission.

Bamz555:
That doesn’t apply to everyone ok. Some people have good social status and are financially stable. Immigration aren’t tough on them ok. I know exactly what I’m saying. Not everyone is trying to japa or looks suspicious

@zubizareta thank you for your expantiation:

I think I may be able to make @Bamz555 understand better.

@Bamz555
I will tell you here with 100% confidence that irrespective of your financial or social status, you cannot stay for more than six months at once on a visitor visa without becoming illegal.

If you want to dispute this, kindly name one person with evidence who has successfully stayed beyond 6 months at one visit on visitor visa without being declared illegal.

@Bamz555
I need to make you understand how visitor visa works. If you apply for a visitor visa, you will be issued a 2-year or 5-year visa: during this 5 years, you can only stay for 6 months at one visit and go back to your country or elsewhere, you must wait for another 6 months outside of Canada before you can visit again to spend another six months.

If you maintain good use of the visa without abuse and after five years when the visa must have expired, you will be issued 10 year visa on reapplication. This is how you will be coming to spend 6 months at a time until you exhaust the 10 years.

This is how it is for the US visitor visa too.

People do get Canada visitor visa and a visitor visa in the US, the UK or Europe; when they stay for 6 months in Canada, they will travel to either the US, the UK or Europe to spend another six months. This is how they will be shuttling it which will make them seem they don't come back to Nigeria at all.

Your aunt had once got 5 years visitor visa and she has been abiding by the conditions of the visa, this is why she got another 10 years. You may want to ask your Aunt how she does it for better understanding.

Another possibility is your aunt may not even be on visitor visa when you are thinking she is still operating on a visitor visa.

I hope you understand.

Mrazor:
it helps oo. Thank you very much. Which one is PSW? And again can you kindly give me a list of inexpensive cities and schools available for PGD. I'm really really grateful for your reply

PSW means Personal Support Worker.

You should target Atlantic Canada.

Nobody will help you search for schools, you must do it yourself, if you have questions or need helps that are beyond the scope of your knowledge, you can ask here.

You should look out for DLIs and PGWP-eligible programs. This is very important.

benedictuyi:
Please how can one who isn't trained in the medical profession work as a PSW?

I'm interested in this

You can get trained within 2 weeks and get your certificate if you are able to pass.

Mrazor:
Hello guys, just a quick question to gurus in the house. Can between 7-8m get me and my wife through the study route into Canada

Which school can i get admission into for PGD and which city can I easily secure job for me and my wife. Note : Both of us have BSc

You have provided very limited information but I will try to answer as vaguely as possible.

Firstly, it is possible: but how? You must be a friend of Form A, meaning, you must be able to buy foreign currency at official CBN rate. If you are able to do this, you will have solved 90% of your financial insufficiency issue.

You must seek admission in a school and a course which charges not more than $12,000 as tuition fee.

Then, you must travel to Canada alone first, then work while studying to have some savings.

To make working as quickly as you arrive possible, you should work as a PSW. You will be able to earn and save heavily. Ensure you cut down on your rent. Food is not expensive in Canada.

When you know you have enough funds, you can apply for your dependants to come join you.

Dependants don't need as much money as you do: your spouse needs just $4,000 and each child $3,000 for each year.

You will agree that you must apply for a one-year course. You could find courses for as little as $7,000 or more. You don't want to live in an expensive city.

Lastly, you must believe you can do it. You just have to be strategic about it.

I hope this helps.

Julieni:
Help please.

Am married with 3 kids and have just ssce certificate.. 33years old. Please which school can I start with and also, a school that will enable me to work.

Please I need Advice and suggestions.

Thank you

Schools do not enable you to work but your study permit.

As a study permit holder, you are entitled to work part time while studying and full time during scheduled break.

cadno:
Thanks, but can one work ( get a Job )in Canada with Visitors Visa??

ShowYoung:
No, you can't work. Visitor Visa is not meant for working but for visit only: and you cannot stay for longer than six moths at one visit.

Bamz555:
Says who?🙄

@Bamz555
I didn't want to respond but for the sake of others not to be misled, I am going to make some things known. I will like if you can answer the following questions.

1. Can you give a reference to any one person who has legally worked with visitor visa in Canada?
2. Has anyone ever stayed for more than six months at one point on visitor visa without converting it, having visitor's record for children of study permit holders or becoming illegal?

While I understand that you can convert your visitor visa to a work visa, you cannot work until your work permit is approved. Your job must either be LMIA positive or LMIA exempt. If your occupation is not in a highly in-demand one and you are licensed if licensing is required, you will get no job. It is tough to be blunt to you.

cadno:
Thanks, but can one work ( get a Job )in Canada with Visitors Visa??

No, you can't work. Visitor Visa is not meant for working but for visit only: and you cannot stay for longer than six moths at one visit.

tarmmey:
Please how do i apply for a reconsideration on a decision?

You cannot contest the decision already made on your visa application without dragging them to a court of law. This is different from reapplication.

This means no reconsideration on a decision is possible unless you contest the decision.

It is advisable to reapply and pay another fee for a new application if you think you have addressed the issues raised in the prior application.

tarmmey:
What can one do when one keep getting the same generic refusal reason. Is it that the officers don’t check it at all and just refuse based on what is on the profile before?

Apply for GCMS notes to pinpoint the actual reason of refusal.

cadno:
Hello Everybody.

I have read all through most post here. No one talks about MOHAWK College here ??
I got admission in the school for Fall 2023 PGD and paid the Deposit tuition fee.
Just trying to hear about what others know about the school.

Also for Visiting Visa application does one have to do Medicals ??

Mohawk College is a DLI and offers PGWP-eligible programs. I cannot tell whether or not your program of study is PGWP-eligible since you have provided a limited information about that here.

For medical examination, if you are intending to stay in Canada for more than six months, you need a medical examination.

Even if you fill in that you are not staying for more than six months, and IRCC gets wind that you may want to stay for a longer period, they will automatically require you to submit a medical examination.

Example of this scenario is when you apply for an SOWP for your spouse and a Visitor Visa for your accompanying child. It is evident that your child isn't coming back before a period of six months elapses and that the child would want to study because SOWP is meant for spouses of international students. In this case, they will ask you to submit a medical examination report for the child applying for Visitor Visa.

Automatically, they would issue the child Visitor Record at the port of entry which will enable the child to study and stay beyond six months without renewal until the expiration of the Visitor Visa.

Pheranmie2023:
Pls house what is the visa acceptance rate for CAN college Canada for international students. My sister was given admission but I am a bit confused about their visa acceptance. Thanks

Kindly note that not all DLIs offer PGWP-eligible programs.

After cross checking this college, I found out that it is a DLI but does not at all offer a PGWP-eligible program.

The purpose of enrolling in a PGWP-eligible program is just so you may get Post Graduation Work Permit which will pave a way for you to become a Permanent Resident after your study.

You may want to consider the facts above more than looking for an acceptance rate.

Chinaza93:
Pls for someone wit tuition fees of 37,000cad who is applying for a study permit wit his spouse and will make a tuition deposit of 5,000cad, how much is he to show as pof @showyoung

The information you have provided is limited. I may not be able to give you an accurate amount of funds needed, but I will try.

Tuition fee $37,000.
Living Expenses $10,000/year.
Spouse $4,000/year
Miscellaneous Expenses $3000+ (I would provide $5,000).
TOTAL $54,000 (I would provide $56,000)
Judging by the prevailing CBN official rate of $1/341; this amounts to NGN 18,414,000 (I would provide NGN 19.1M)

Note that this is for one year course. If the duration of your course is 2 years, you will multiply the living expenses for both of you by 2.

Habdejlee:
Please someone should tell me what I did wrong 😞 I have 20m in my personal account as proof of fund I submit my land property my car documents yet still got refused please someone should tell me what I’m missing no lump sum

Order for GCMS notes and look for the refusal reason(s) instead of guessing.

Fredba:
I got refused yesterday
Same refusal reason u got.
I paid my first semester fee, showed 9m acct statement, 20m investment certificate due this coming November also land documents

Get your GCMS notes and study the refusal reason(s) instead of guessing.

woffie:
Someone should help with an answer

Good day to gurus in the house.... Pls am an HND hold hoping to further my education in Canada,Can I use my HND to apply for 2years PGD program and travel together with my spouse. Thanks

Yes, HND is acceptable for admission into PGD/PGC programs.

Yes, you can travel together with your spouse if you have the financial capability and your situation qualifies.

CuriousGeorge:
Good morning everyone
Please I need assistance,on a school that offers post graduate diploma or masters with low tuition first payment.I need help on how to go about applying for admission and processing visa
Please I need guidance from someone,1on1 guidance I don’t mind paying from the little I have.I am getting frustrated..all I have is 3million and a sponsor for proof of funds..m a female,26 this year.Please someone shld assist me send an email or drop a number…please

Sincerely, the 3m is not enough except your sponsor is willing to really give you the rest of the money. 8m and above will be enough

OLAN2015:
Please can you verify mine too. Total tuition fee for 2yrs masters degree is 17,900 CAD which is divided into 13,513 CAD for 1st year and 4,300CAD for 2nd year. I have already paid 13,600 CAD to cover entire first year tuition and has additional 18,000 CAD in bank savings after conversion . I also have annual 9000CAD as university funding support . The area is Lethbridge, Alberta.

Without recourse to the CAD 9,000 funding from the university, you may or may not need CAD 9,300 more.

You said you had CAD 18,000 after conversion. It may not benefit you if you do conversion compared to presenting your account in Naira.

You may have used the black market rate which will short change you. IRCC don't deal with Nigerians using the black market rate, they deal with Nigerians using the official CBN rate which is around $1/341 and not $1/570.

You may want to recalculate your funds using the official rate and have your POF presented in Naira.

Although, if the CAD 9,000 funding from the university is recognized, you may not need any more fund; I will advise that you play safe by ignoring the funding and ensure you have your funds complete. By this, you may have eliminated the risk of refusal due to "Financial or Personal Assets."

Canfulfilment:
If this is true, how is it that some schools in Canada don't accept HND for a postgraduate certificate?

I believe your question is not related to credential equivalency discussion, but I will try to find some relationships between them.

Firstly, I don't know which college or university in Canada, Nigeria or elsewhere does not accept HND for PGCert, but I know many of Canadian universities and colleges accept HND for PGC or PGD; examples are Conestoga, NBCC, NSCC, Trent University, St Mary Uni, Fanshawe etc.

Meanwhile, you cannot expect to tender an HND in Biochemistry for admission into PGD Computer Science. They don't match or are not related.

You should also note that HND has been used to gain admission into a PhD program in the US. They are not mad in the US. Also, some universities in the UK accept HND for admission into Masters degrees.

Another point, according to World Education Service, Canada, Nigerian HND is assessed to be equivalent to Canadian PGCert.

Finally, admission requirements are complex than just looking at the level of credentials; example is some people have been accepted into PhD program straight with Bachelor degree while holders of Masters degree are rejected; examples of this kind of people are Dr DK Olukoya, Prof Wole Soyinka etc (I used big names so you can search, their admission has nothing to do with their names or positions). They have no Master degree but have PhD.

For admission, they look closely into many factors like grades, year of graduation, work experience, courses, overall CGPA, last CGPA and many other factors and not just someone having HND or Bachelor degree.

If you want proofs to any or all of the claims above, I am ready to provide.

Haychay:
Guys please I have a very important question to ask

I have an admission in Fleming College to study a Ontario College Diploma(Business). The issue I am having is that I already have a Bsc degree in Building Technology, I graduated in 2016 and I have been working as a structural engineer for over 5 years now.

What are the chances that I would be granted a study permit as I have discovered that if there isnt a Academic/career progression I might be rejected. Also isnt a diploma degree equivalent to a HND in Nigeria and it looks Im backdating

Whats your advice please?

For the purpose of credential identification only, I will like to clarify some things.

The word "diploma" does not mean all credentials that bear it have the same level of study. Some are higher in level than Bachelor degree, some are at par with Bachelor degree while some are lower.

Ordinary National Diploma (OND or ND) in Nigeria is equivalent to 2 year Diploma in Canada which is the one you want to study for. This is a credential gained after the first 2 years of study in Nigerian Polytechnics.

Higher National Diploma (HND) in Nigeria is higher than bachelor degree in Canada and is equivalent to Post Graduate Diploma in Canada. Many people confuse and compare Nigeria HND with the UK HND. They are different and Nigeria's is higher and is a 4-5 year credential. The UK HND is a three year university credential equivalent to Associate Degree or Advanced Diploma in Canada. HND is earned after 4 years of education + 1 year IT in Nigeria Polytechnic.

Many people have gained admission into Master's Degree and PhD with HND.

Advance Diploma (AdvDip) is one year less than bachelor degree. It is a 3 year credential.

Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) is one year higher than bachelor degree but a bit less than master degree.

Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) is at par with bachelor degree.

Verified from World Education Service, Canada.

DaChem:
Thanks for your prompt response.
Yeah, he applied through the IRCC new portal. His total tuition fee is 32000cad for 2years program , he has paid 8500cad.
Spouse applied for visiting Visa. Child is a year and 8 months old.

If you had #20m, you had approximately ENOUGH FUND if the total tuition is $32k for two years and not for just 1 year.

You may clarify if the $32k tuition fee is for one or two years.

Spouse should apply for SOWP, children Visit Visa.

DaChem:
@Degift what do you suggest we do? Please

From what I can see, you have sufficient or appropriately sufficient funds. You just need to be strategic about it.

tajuowo:
my flight is egyptair & its 1 way.

You may want to check if they have started accepting one-way ticket. Although I am not sure. It is either EgyptAir or Moroccan Airline, not sure but I know one of them doesn't accept one-way ticket

kobobay:
When you booked your flight, do you book round trip or one way? For example, if I am going in August when should I put it as a return date?

If you are flying with those airline earlier stated, you need not book round trips.

One way is better if you're not applying for PBTA at banks, if you are not flying with EgyptAir etc. Check with the airline you want to use.

tajuowo:
that was the problem. i didn't have usd to pay directly. the prices for aug or sept travels are outrageous. but i will try this technique of yours when my family is coming over. thanks

Not necessarily USD. I paid using CAD. Even if you exchange your Naira to CAD using black market rate, it will still pay you alot, but paying in CAD is best. Alternatively, go to the airport or airline offices, they will accept Naira at official rate.

Also, note that you may need to check the stop over. Do not board a flight having a stop over in the US if you don't have the US visa.

Target AirFrance and KLM. They do have cheap flights infused among the dates available. From now to Aug/Sept, you should still be able to find a $500 - $1000 flight if you take your time to search well date by date.

Use airfrance.ca and not .com or .us for example.