Naijaforeigner:


Nice one, welcome to Canada.

Another con of coming too early is the challenge of getting a house close to school. Most leases end around August, December, April/May.

However, for students coming in fall, come about a month to your start date because most schools always have the highest intake this period. The one month before school starts will give you enough time to look for a good place to live in and gives you enough time to apply for jobs in advance.

In some cities, getting jobs might take up to 2 months.

Qudkom:

1. You start paying for accommodation pretty early.
2. You might be questioned especially if you haven't traveled before
3. Most students come in August so getting people to go house hunting with might be a concern because obviously the people here are already settled so you have to get a place for yourself alone
4. You don't have some benefits like bus pass since you haven't registered at school and classes haven't started yet. So getting a bus pass which might be expensive may be the best.
5. I hear it's inappropriate to work before your program starts also. Etc....

Qudkom:

Yep September decided to come in earlier. 2 months out max is fine and you should have a convincing reason. It comes with advantages and Con's

lilgan:
Good morning house. Please I’d like to know what chances are of getting my visa considering the fact that I don’t have a travel history.

Oluwaseunbd:
@ ralfudoh ....

ralfudoh:
I sight you

Gbemms9:
Hi Good day all,
I applied for a study visa and I was told to do the medical last week from the embassy.
I’ve seen that I passed the medicals.
Can I be rest assured my Visa will be approved ?
And how long does it take get a decision after this ?

holllowu:
Good day all, am about to apply for my study permit, but my program has an unpaid work requirement, which requires me to apply for a co-op work permit.

Please do I apply separately?

joo2018:
Hi Chief,

Don't forget that at the airport, you might have to show "proof that you have enough money to support yourself during your stay in Canada".

That could include statements of accounts, etc.

Declaring such a small amount might invite a more thorough questioning of your finances.

bLacKGoLd3:


You're welcome.

$250 is very okay - should cover for your taxi, stop-over breakfast or lunch and in-flight specials, if you ever need one.
Don't allow any person to bully or con you at the airport oooo (typically for first-time travelers from Naija). Simply tell them that all the money you will ever require for your trip is on your Visa/Mastercard.

Safe trip!

bLacKGoLd3:


BTA to where and for what purpose? Is your POF still intact?

TheAfrikan:
Goodday Everyone,

I want to ask, " is 250 USD okay for BTA?(I already have accommodation and transportation covered)"

Thank you.

Oluwaseunbd:
Good day all...please any WhatsApp group for people living in nova Scotia pls....I would like to join

hiambenson:
You're totally right. Pardon my shortcomings. I responded based on what I could remember at that point in time and that was why I suggested he/she gets more responses from knowledgeable people in the forum.

hiambenson:
I noticed that no one has answered your question and I guess you haven't been an avid reader of this forum. Co-Op doesn't guarantee study visa approval but you'll get to work full time while studying. Imagine working 40hrs/week unlike those without Co-Op who are mandated to work for just 20hrs/week. I think another good reason is that you might be lucky and possibly gain full time employment after graduation depending on how well you play your cards.....Others can throw more light if you aren't satisfied.

Blackbuddy:


Hi, why not look directly at civil engineering vacancies in various cities, the requirements for the jobs posted and also research the requirements to be licensed as an engineer in each/your target province?

This is a more realistic way to gauge the prospects and what you require to know and do in order to succeed. Knowing where there are the most opportunities and what is required to attract hiring managers is a targeted approach in addition to building a network of people who can guide and refer you. To learn how to cook, one needs to enter the kitchen All the best.

Naijaforeigner:


POE; your correspondence letter, letter of admission and SOA
Immigration officer may ask where would you stay? name of school, course and length of program.

Personally, I think I had about 3500 Canadian dollars cash on me on arriving Canada.
You don't need to have so much cash on you though.

kniffy:
Hello. I've responded

kniffy:
I'm travelling to Toronto via Ethiopian. Same date. Can we compare flight details?

queenieB:

Replied

Kez911:


As in ehhh....now my body dy hot..i dont want anymore delays plus am tired of lagos and work...I miss east

queenieB:


Most likely traveling same day

Bracha:
In what way(s) did the person say province of choice plays a role?

justwise:


I think you are missing the point here, this thread is here for people to share their experiences to help others AND when you make mistake openly others will correct you but this is not the case with private conversation, imagine what will happen if everybody contributing here goes private? This thread will die naturally.

Don't take whatever you read here as absolute truth, do your own research earch and ask questions

Kez911:


Wen u say you received, do u mean like received your stamped passport and visa in a counterfoil or you received passport request?...