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newmusic: @siga man! I salute o!
More power bro...

....In addition...when I was refused first time....I was told I dont have enough funds to go to Canada....so, I got myself a co-sponsor who is my Uncle...he provided enough financial wahala...when I went in front of the interviewer...he was like and I quote " I dont know why you were refused initially "....na hin I smile berekete....visa don sure...and they guy asked me to confirm my phone number and he even asked me this scary question...the thing dey come my head now sef....he was like..wat if I refused u visa...would u be able to get ur tuition back?...Guys, liver cut small...but as omo boy wey don dey town small...I said...If u refuse me visa...I will get in touch with the school first thing tomorrow morning and demand all my money back....the guy laugh...but my people...all na form...visa refusal na last option as I don miss enough time for work...so tey im sure if I go back ..i may be fired...lol...in all...I believe God wants me in Canada to fulfil a purpose...P.S....Siga might be going into politics soon ooo...so, I need all my naija people here to come support me ooo....

effizypo: I sure say no be only me the gbadun the way @Siga take dey share advice. Your advice dey tight die. Correct guy

tx my guy...All to God....Advise for all man wey never apply ...when I did mine...I make sure there was a story behind me coming to Canada and played on dem intelligence to be part of my success story....my cousin wrote a letter say hin wan invest in Cybercafe and he needs a capable hand to manage it...so, out of necessity, he had to send me go Canada where the best IT de.y (lol)...all na wayo....to learn and bring my skills to make him money while controlling his cafe....dem hin tell them say na my mama take care of him and as part of given back...he promised to take me to any place i wan study....keep in mind...the guy na just my bros friend sef...no be family at all...last name different no be small...but him and me told a compelling story and backed it up with serious letter and doc....and all the financial statements I presented were all personal bank accts...so...please, ensure u have a story to tell...these oyinbos na story dem like ooo ... and u tell them to be part of the success story...

lovesavvi: @ all, pls i need ur advice, when i was filling student questionaire in my last applicatn which i was refused, i stated dat i was assisting my sista with her business. Now i want 2 re apply nd plannin to include my own business certificate nd my statement of acct as a co sponsor. I register d business around february dis yr. Pls i need advice on dis.

....hmmm....in Yoruba...they say..."ko ba ni, ko ti ba je" meaning...e just begin dey spoil...e never spoil...so, my very person....we go retool...that same application, u go package am again...with all the same docs u submit initially and with all these new docs...u go con write letter support am say...u are adding your financial info to support your application since there are doubts you might not be able to financially support urself while in Canada...list them and put them there...now...go meet lawyer...make hin write hin own letter join am...also, let them know ur company will be running while u are away and u wish to bring back all your expertise learnt in Canada back to naija to place ur company on a different level....

dommakavelli: Hello mr siga,
I sent an email to you. kindly check

...Oga...checking now...will reply one timer...

efosa12345: Hey dude point of correction, I did not say same last name with my brother,what I said is same surname with my brother, maybe u need lens to peruse my write up again, what is bad in working with brothers company as an employee, I did submit payslip and salary acct of about 500k balance. Thank God brv urs was successful! God knows best.

,,,efosa...I understand ur frustration but in Yoruba land ...they say if u fall from a horse the first time, u hop on it again..... i am a testimony to that....I applied twice before I got mine back in the days....the reasons they denied u are straight-forward and easy to tackle....now...they are not cool with u presenting a company acct....simple...ask ur bros to present his personal acct....remember, a company might be owned by 1 million people with ur bro being the major shareholder....that does not mean he has access to the company funds...personal accts is the best....once thats done...ask ur bro to have a lawyer make a list of his properties and investments in a notarized letter...and present most of the same docs u presented initially...dont change ur stance too much ...it is well

Ntom: What happens to an already paid tuition to the previous school?will it be refunded?

...Check your schools refund policies....they normally specify wat u can get back at every stage of the semester....but most people just fashi the money....lol...

Goldie20: No Sir, Im not in Naija, Im in Central America, Belize, Resident.. !

...Hmm..."this one con fart for my mouth put salt join"... thats a Yoruba saying .....well, if the school advise you go in like that...and they are willing to write extra supporting letter....then do what was advised....

Goldie20: Thanks for your reply and concern

Well I'm 18 years of age, soon about to turn 19 , and yes i do have guardians out here, and no i dont have siblings out here, My parents dont live in canada, they live in the u.s, had a divorce, so i dnt know much about them as of now . came here when i was 16, due to traveling and stuff, paper works , and other few reasons, i wasnt able to complete high school.. was only e to complete 10th grade (U.S)

....are u in Canada or Nigeria?

Goldie20: well that what my school advised me to do, and they also said it is probably best to apply for the Bachelor of Business Administration directly and we can provide you a conditional acceptance to this program once you have complete all the English and high school prerequisites!!.. is that a good idea ?

....well, conditional acceptance is contigent to u passing all the high school exams....I am sure the VO will have serious concerns as to how this will work out....if I may ask...are u in SS 1 in Naija, if u dey naija?...why the rush?

Goldie20: Well sorry to confuse you sir, but my question really is, when i apply, do i tell the V.O. that im also applying to go to college after i graduate from high school or do i just wait until i get my study permit for high school (2yrs), and then after graduating high school, apply for a next one for college (4years), or can i just apply all in one . thank you !

...U can actually apply for one first , but write a letter indicating you plan to further ur studies after high school....what they will probably do is still only give u visa for the 2yrs and u can extend it once u secure admission into University....no qualms....if I may ask....wat would u be taking after High School?

Goldie20: Yes Sir, Im planning on continuing high school, graduate and then continue into college ! I already got all my necessary document and stuff ready, just waiting to apply. just curious about some lil things that why i asked

...now I understand....unfortunately...I dont have any idea about High school ooo....House please help my man....

Danesikemi: . D documents I submited r bank statemt,cac,cert of shares,marriage cert,birth cert my baby n. Ileta of invitatn n passport photopage of my aunty,consent leta frm my hubby

...my sister...all is not lost...the main issue is that ur Aunty wrote a letter saying she will support u while u and ur baby are in Canada...but she needs to back it up with her bank statement and any financial statements she has....plus include her job letter and pay slips....from my experience...when I invited my mum...I sent my bank letter showing my balance, job letter, 2months payslips, stocks and investments statements and 2 utility bills....and my mum include her statements, investments , properties ...everything make dem choose wetin dem want....ur Aunty needs to go all in my sister...u can still reapply

Goldie20: Hey House, Siga,Fhemmy, Everyone,
can you provide any insight about whether I should apply only for my high school (2 years), or if it's okay to add the 4 years for bachelor's as well? (For the visa request)..i wrote to the school and this what they advice Honestly there may be visa issues if you apply only for high school so it is probably best to apply for the Bachelor of Business Administration directly and we can provide a conditional acceptance to this program once he has completed all the English and high school prerequisites!!

...I am abit confused here....are u still in High school and planning to continue schooling in Canada?....

mercylicious: @Siga and Fhemmy,
This questn might sound strange and out of context.
US and Canada, which has more jobs?

...Haba...this one tough small now...all I can say is Canada's unemployment percentage is better than US....just because Canada was able to withstand the recession....but Canada still depends on US economy....u realised that Canadian dollar is high now and infact at times its more than US....the Canadian Gov had to suppress the Canadian dollar as it was affecting tourism and lumber business....so, sales went down...in all the jobs report is wat we can only go by...

iluminati: HI ALL, THE TUITION FEE WE TRANSFERED TO MEMORIAL UNI IN CANADA SINCE LAST WEEK TUE WHICH IS EXACTLY ONE MONTH HAS NOT GOTTEN THERE AAND EMBASSY GAVE US JUST ONE MONTH DEADLINE TO SUBMIT RECEIPT PLS THOSE THAT HAVE PAID THEIR TUITION FEE, HOW LOND DID IT TAKE BEFORE YOUR SCH CONFIRMED THAT THEY HAVE RECEIVED IT? What do u advised us to do in thin case cos time is no more on our side.

...this situation can even be more frustrating than waiting for VISA...wat I will advise is send a copy of the payment info from naija...showing that u have made the payments....then call the school to help track it if anything....thats if they ask for the receipt right now....I tell u....even having a lawyer stand for u goes a long way....

effizypo: Thank you o. I hope Earthgreeners etal aren't feeling displaced from the drivers seat.....lol. Its been him and a few other guys all along. Anyway Oga Earthgreeners we are all taking notes from all Siga is sharing and soon you all regain your control....lol but if you ask me I prefer the way the thread is now to what it was before. Really lively, informative and touching all.

...Guys plz....i am not here to take anyone's place ooo....as a matter of fact...I have learned alot from everyone....you guys have opened my eye to alot of new stuffs through the research I do for guys when I find the questions puzzling....its a learn and learn world ooo....remember...we are students of knowledge....the learning never stops....even my kids teach me new stuffs everyday....

Fhemmmy: The quality of the University there is really very good, they are just awarded with Medicine University and the ratio of student to the lecturer is low, meaning enuf time with the lectures attention.
Yeah, cost of living there is low, there are jobs in thunderbay but depends on what kinda program, if you are a medical doc, forestry specialist and some other environmental sciences, chances are high. . . and Bombadier used to have a arm there, not sure if they still do

...Nice one Baba....but on a serious note...I doubt if the cold go bother Naija man jare....boys dey survive for Winterpeg(Winnipeg) now....but guys....it goes as low as -35 windchill one time ooo.....dem close down all businesses and schools man cos of snow storm.....but for Toronto...i have experienced -22c

Fhemmmy: Thunder Bay is a very nice place, the city is great and awesome and the people are very friendly . . . however, it is a cold city, very cold, the winter there is no man's land. . . . but you will get chance to read and focus on your education.During the summer, your chance of a Job is higher if you are strong enough to plant trees (Hopefully they still do that) . . .

...MR FHEMMMY....haba...u no suppose say everythin now....my guy....the good thing is summer time...u can come down to Toronto enough summer jobs....if it happens that u are there and need to come down to Toronto for summer jobs? ....Get in touch with moi.....no wahala...might be minimum wage though....

freshdude: general info concerning thunder bay, cost of living..job availability and the universities quality..

...Thunder Bay is cold....cost of living is quite low....Job availability slim....the quality of the universities there is something I cant really comment on...but it shares borders with Winnipeg....

@ezme...i can tell u those schools are very very competitive....this is due to the Oil boom in those areas.....guys have flooded those schools and they only have few quotas for International students....I will advise you move away from those areas....u can secure admission into any other school....once u are done...u can relocate ...since you are looking into a Graduate study...its ok....remember...u all are gonna sit for same professional engr exam...so, u are cool....have u tried U of Manitoba...close to Alberta....or u try U of Waterloo, Queens, Mcmaster, York, U of T,Brock, Ryerson....there are tonnes...and these are very good schools....check their sites...see if they offer wat u want and go from there....and bro...some schools are better than others in some fields....keep in mind this ranking might be the overall grading....

[quote author=N.America]@siga, is it possible to change from college to university? say PGcert in a college to Bsc in university..note 'higest certificate at hand is HND'[/quote]...100% possible....but the issue is some courses might not be accepted at the University...but they accept it...P.S...u might be required to take some summer courses to be able to take the main courses....so, its ok...

nivax21: @Mr phemmy.that's not what I meant o!I believe dosunmu's isn't complicated;just citing an example.@Siga.that 19weeks,I believe is the maximum time to get ur student visa cos I know that some people do get the student visa within 3 months of applying for it.

...there u go....this is a better way of putting things....and u have a point cos dem VO get dem own mind.....if the person wey carry ur file just collect pay raise...hin fit dey happy just pick ur file work it and ignore everything just approve straight up....u never know....

Don Cipher: @Siga, please do you mean change school to another one or you meant something else?

My Don....she can change school anytime....all u do is apply for the name of school to be changed on ur Study permit...no long thing...people come here and are not satisfied with the school and u are free to move to another one....u can as well change courses in same school if u feel u dont want the course u came in for anymore....and some dudes just bone finally which is a bad move cos...u need the certificate to place u better in the job market....na choice....

nivax21: @dosunmu.no mind them o!e no dey reach 19weeks unless your file is somewhat complicated.make your BP no rise o

...no be me kuku put date for Canadian Immigration website....u see the link I put...thats backin up what you say ....

dosunmu matilda: @ siga i know its 19wks and i have gone thru all their websites its just dat am a little bit worried cos my resumption date is 7th of jan and we are in Nov already enh anyway it is well by d grace of God i will hear good news soon in jesus name

I gat u my sister....but be it December, Jan, or March...all we want na good news say "Dear Matilda, it is with pleasure to inform you that your visa has been mailed to you, please allow for 3 business days for your visa to be delivered"....no be so...ehen...no wahala....Stay blessed

dosunmu matilda: I submitted my application on d 7th of september and it got to CDHc on d 10th of september,dis is d 10 week of my application and d only update is ur application is under process i just pray God takes control of everything

haba my sister...check this link out...its 19 weeks for a complete application....dont worry...it is well
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/temp/students.asp

seir405: @Fhemmmy you now see and feel how good it is to rub mind with a dude at anoda level
@ Chief Siga thank you for bring out anoda side of our BIg bros....well he is the big bros!! While you are the DON...you too have really don dis forum a great deal may ur fruits too one day seat to call you bless...because of we faceless nigerians you helping here may the world know you and call you for good.

...E go better for u my bro...God will grant u ur good heart desires....I always like to see people progress and achieve all they deserve...but in this forum...I will like to plead with guys to be very respectful and not disrespect eachother...spencer3705 made some rude comments which I find highly offensive....he just got his visa and has not even stepped on a plane before flapping his gums....some of us here are not babies...to the glory of God I am almost 40 and I still believe in the respect my parents tot me...so, lets us respect ourselves....I am willing and ready to advise, assist as much as God lets me at 0 cost....my reward is from God...and believe me he is wonderful....I shared a story with one of the guys here that I had the priviledge of chattin with on skype....I helped a guy I never knew from Adam when he came to Canada at 0 cost...today...I must tell u he has blessed me more than I can ever imagine....he has even linked me up with connections that money cant buy....so...who am I not to help others when I am already enjoyin helpin some people....but I must say...some people don nearly cause wahala for me too...lol....negative and postive waka together...but more good than bad...tx

Fhemmmy: I hope the moderator will not get angry that we are derailing oh . . . but there is this Nigerian man as well Mr. OLA Oyetibo, when you hear that name, run , , , ,

...Tx...na ADGOD i dey use anywaz....the guy is like a bro to me...

Fhemmmy: Who was the agent that did the shipping for her? There is this particular agent in Toronto that really need to be arrested and put away for good.

...na one Indian now...i don forget hin name...people run leave Nigerians wey dey ship say them too expensive go carry car giv the guy cos of $150 difference....bank aution off all the cars for hin yard man...everything...infact my friends bought cars wey be like $5000 for $500....its a mad place that day....one day auction....everything must go...na wa...anyway...make we no mess this thread up with our own wahala ....

Fhemmmy: ^^^ Na You biko, sir . . . I beg no vex i don remember. . .

Na me now....omo...most people lost dem cars ooo...the thing enter demoradge....na one woman I pity pass...she carry all her money stuck up 3 vans and container...go naija ...and the container never leave the yard before bank carry leg put on am...and no contact to find her ....and she don kuku ma go naija finally...to go settle...oh boy...I cry for her ooo...cos she go wait for naija tire....

Fhemmmy: I know, but i be gentleman oh , , , Lol - I feel you though, you are doing a great work here

...u quick forget me ooo....u remember one time wey one guy for Toronto ship people guy con cut....wey we talk how people car stranded for Naija port...and they had to pay another clearing fee....u and I talk once for phone now...that time u dey work for Ministry....remember

Fhemmmy: I was trying not to say that out oh, but you just did , , , Lol

I mean...lets call a spade a spade...this is a no judgment zone ....lol...