Team16:


It's possible. My guy did it last year and he's resuming this fall. Pgd construction management @ Conestoga. So get in first n you will find your way around.

It's possible but not advisable, don't you think it will tell later when applying for postgraduate work permit or study permit extension? How do you explain that you enter Canada without resuming for your studies a whole year but you are working?
Am not in Canada oo and never seen anybody in that situation b4 but I believe am making sense.

irshadmuaz:
Please I would like to get in touch with other people that are or will be applying for study permit for fall 2016 session. thanks

Hala. I will be

bayocanny:

Oga check your mail nah

Boss, I've replied your email.

I am also applying for this Sept 2016. I would have liked if we can all share ideas on our various application documents. This will help us correct avoidable mistakes. I believe in aiming and shooting right. pls others should indicate

Team16:

Hala. I will be

EmmySaints:
I am also applying for this Sept 2016. I would have liked if we can all share ideas on our various application documents. This will help us correct avoidable mistakes. I believe in aiming and shooting right. pls others should indicate

Will appreciate it as well.

Arcayo:

It's possible but not advisable, don't you think it will tell later when applying for postgraduate work permit or study permit extension? How do you explain that you enter Canada without resuming for your studies a whole year but you are working?
Am not in Canada oo and never seen anybody in that situation b4 but I believe am making sense.

It is possible. If you have ur TRV already and ur resumption date is still months away... sure. U can come in and chill while working but then, the work permit rules applies to u(20 hours) a week.

@Team16, what stage are you now in your application?

Arcayo:

It's possible but not advisable, don't you think it will tell later when applying for postgraduate work permit or study permit extension? How do you explain that you enter Canada without resuming for your studies a whole year but you are working?
Am not in Canada oo and never seen anybody in that situation b4 but I believe am making sense.

So is it advisable that he should not go at all because of fear of "what will happen when applying for postgraduate work permit". Bro, IMO, always forget what will happen later. Do what you think will make you succeed. When people talk about risks, how do you define risk? My guy is balling in Ontario now and has saved up enough money to start school this fall. Conquer your fear bro. Life is all about risks. @demmypeters1 follow your heart. Everything is possible if you can believe it. Just go for it.

iammartinzo:

It is possible. If you have ur TRV already and ur resumption date is still months away... sure. U can come in and chill while working but then, the work permit rules applies to u(20 hours) a week.

But is it advisable to defer for a year immediately someone enter Canada and start working the 20hrs a week without attending school first?

EmmySaints:
@Team16, what stage are you now in your application?

Still battling with the sop's, sponsors letter, intro letter from company, study leave letter. I want to get every document with me before I start. Still haven't decided if to use online or paper. Which do you think will be fast for me. Going for PhD n to resume this fall.

Arcayo:

But is it advisable to defer for a year immediately someone enter Canada and start working the 20hrs a week without attending school first?

Well... I can't answer that question. If your TRV was approved months ahead of ur resumption date... That's a plus for you as u can come in early and get to know your environment and also work ahead before resumption but in a situation where u differed ur admission after entering canada... then be ready to face the music if you get caught by immigration

Team16:


So is it advisable that he should not go at all because of fear of "what will happen when applying for postgraduate work permit". Bro, IMO, always forget what will happen later. Do what you think will make you succeed. When people talk about risks, how do you define risk? My guy is balling in Ontario now and has saved up enough money to start school this fall. Conquer your fear bro. Life is all about risks. @demmypeters1 follow your heart. Everything is possible if you can believe it. Just go for it.

You are right, it's his decision if he want to enjoy the 20hr/week work for a year and later use the funds he make to pay tuition then come back to Nigeria to look job or try and take care of the situation now to be able to work towards permanent resident later.
People defer semester/section but I don't believe it's advisable to do it immediately you enter Canada, these people keep records of everything unlike our dear country, you can defer after 1st year in school then blame it on whatever reasonable reasons that you think can save you but if demmypeters1 is not thinking of getting PR after studies good he can even work for a year and half b4 going to school.
Taking risks is not by shooting yourself in the foot or jumping off the cliff cos you think you will land inside water.

ciot:


Hi everyone,

Reasons why students do not get admissions to schools-Most times the reason is the SOP. It is not enough to have good grades or be enthusiastic about the program you apply for, you have to show that enthusiasm to the committee members of the school/program/faculty that make the decisions in written form via your SOP. The SOP is what defines who you are as an individual.

I have had the opportunity to review SOPs for people going to school abroad, and I must say it has been a headache filled job. I have had to re-write most people's SOP and I wonder what the issues and challenges they face are?

1. Most people do not even understand word count. (write 500-750 words), you see them write 1000 words and above, not paying attention to the STRICT guidelines of the school or faculty.

2. More so, given areas and points to concentrate on by the faculty, they digress and end up filling the SOP with unnecessary sentences that will not appeal to the application committee.

3. Most Applicants do not even know how to build the structure of the SOP, most times there are no links of what is written to the programs they apply for.

4. Most importantly, for every program you apply for as a potential applicant, you need to know within yourself the purpose of applying as this will guide you.

Pls can you help me review my SOP.
Kindly assist with your email address.
Thanks

I am also at the same stage with you as per the letters. I am going for a One year Graduate Certificate program in Durham College. I am also going to apply via paper route. As for now, I have applied for Form A at the Bank.

Team16:


Still battling with the sop's, sponsors letter, intro letter from company, study leave letter. I want to get every document with me before I start. Still haven't decided if to use online or paper. Which do you think will be fast for me. Going for PhD n to resume this fall.

Bamz:

Boss, I've replied your email.

Sorry I didn't see any mail

Oga Team16,

Na wa for you ooo. There is what is called 'risk tolerance' and I see clearly where you stand based on your comment on this issue. In my opinion and from my little experience, risk assessment is carried out to avoid future problems. So I'm a bit worried by your position. It's always important as you plan for the present to consider the effect/consequence of tomorrow. Some consequences do not mature until 20 years or more, while some can be early; either way there's always a reaction to our action's (positive or negative). What works for my friend might not work for me. I'm assuming that you just wanted to emphasise on staying positive and achieving what you can for now and allowing the future to take care of itself and not the other way round. Risks are not what we should joke with especially when we are planning.

I mean no harm here please just a candid advice. All the best as you package your documents for application.

Team16:


So is it advisable that he should not go at all because of fear of "what will happen when applying for postgraduate work permit". Bro, IMO, always forget what will happen later. Do what you think will make you succeed. When people talk about risks, how do you define risk? My guy is balling in Ontario now and has saved up enough money to start school this fall. Conquer your fear bro. Life is all about risks. @demmypeters1 follow your heart. Everything is possible if you can believe it. Just go for it.

EmmySaints:
I am also at the same stage with you as per the letters. I am going for a One year Graduate Certificate program in Durham College. I am also going to apply via paper route. As for now, I have applied for Form A at the Bank.

since when did you apply for Form A bro?

When did u apply? If u just apply just chill even with upfront medicals process time is 14 weeks.. but if u ve been called for medicals chill abit

durai:
am not getting you. Do you mean I would wait for extra 14weeks after medical call??
cos I was told dat it takes only 4 weeks after medicals. And mind u I only applied for trv (study permit) not pr

Good day Everyone,

I got a mail yesterday (3:32pm) for medical examination and went to The Consultant Practice in Ikoyi to do the needful this morning. I paid #28,050 only for the exercise. Doctor said it will take about 1 week to send the result to CIC. So I'm back to my "patiently waiting mode". This afternoon I received another mail from CIC stating that my application has been updated and when I checked online I found that the medical section now reads 'We need your medical information'. I guess that was just an update to my application status based on the mail received yesterday.


I think paper application is fast for now, I met someone who applied (paper) April 19th and got medical mail May 3rd. Just my opinion anyway. I applied online on the 10th of March and 9 weeks later (yesterday) I got medical mail.

GeneralSnipper:
Oga Team16,

Na wa for you ooo. There is what is called 'risk tolerance' and I see clearly where you stand based on your comment on this issue. In my opinion and from my little experience, risk assessment is carried out to avoid future problems. So I'm a bit worried by your position. It's always important as you plan for the present to consider the effect/consequence of tomorrow. Some consequences do not mature until 20 years or more, while some can be early; either way there's always a reaction to our action's (positive or negative). What works for my friend might not work for me. I'm assuming that you just wanted to emphasise on staying positive and achieving what you can for now and allowing the future to take care of itself and not the other way round. Risks are not what we should joke with especially when we are planning.

I mean no harm here please just a candid advice. All the best as you package your documents for application.

@Bro sniper, my bro my friend hope to meet you up @UNB. Back to the issue demmypeters1 didn't tell anyone the reasons why he wants to embark on such journey as a result he alone knows what he want to achieve with it. I only commented cos my friend did same last fall n will start School this fall. Another dimension to it as you mentioned is does he want to get a PR from Canada? If he doesn't then he can find his way around. My personal opinion o. @Demmypeters1 OYO is your case o. No tell VO say na me talk.

GeneralSnipper:
Oga Team16,

Na wa for you ooo. There is what is called 'risk tolerance' and I see clearly where you stand based on your comment on this issue. In my opinion and from my little experience, risk assessment is carried out to avoid future problems. So I'm a bit worried by your position. It's always important as you plan for the present to consider the effect/consequence of tomorrow. Some consequences do not mature until 20 years or more, while some can be early; either way there's always a reaction to our action's (positive or negative). What works for my friend might not work for me. I'm assuming that you just wanted to emphasise on staying positive and achieving what you can for now and allowing the future to take care of itself and not the other way round. Risks are not what we should joke with especially when we are planning.

I mean no harm here please just a candid advice. All the best as you package your documents for application.

Thank God you're going to UNB. You will epp me with my Trv apps. I will be contacting you if I find anything confusing. Thanks

bosypumpin:
I have come to return all the glory to God.

3 times refusal in 2015,
refired and submitted online application Feb 6th, 2016
May 11, 2016, ,Medical passed, PASSPORT REQUEST, i have submitted it today too.

I am immensely grateful to everyone on this thread. God bless you all and through NL, I have made new friends- great friends like @thesoj, @team 12, @sholay2011, @pampem,@hayqinxfb and to all whose monikers I cant mention, I am grateful


NB:
When you get passport request, if you are using Lagos VSF, don't get in and sit o,
just walk up to the first two counter and give them the pali.
I sat for over 20 mins this afternoon before I took it upon myself to ask whether I needed to go through the same stress as fresh submission.

THANK YOU ALL

I am packaging my daughter and husband right away. I wish all TRV hopefuls all the best of God.
who is going to UBC here, or who knows someone who is going or is there or has graduated. please, let us hook up.

Congrats! Please list all the documents you submitted...

Pls, i want to ask if its good to book with bravofly online.

No worries, your boy dey loyal to your ministry. The senior men dem for here go still join EPP you. If you wanna do online I'll advice you try to submit as soon as possible considering the processing time.

Team16:


Thank God you're going to UNB. You will epp me with my Trv apps. I will be contacting you if I find anything confusing. Thanks

bayocanny:

Sorry I didn't see any mail

Please check your mail.

thesoj:
@obiwann, welcome to the Canadian thread. I know your moniker very well. I used to read the German thread a whole lot and you are one of the gurus on there. My bro (now in Canada) almost went to Germany (took IELTS, got MSc admission for Comp Science, etc), and all the guidance we used was from most of you and eke40seven's posts on the German student visa thread. You are a very helpful person.

I would advise that you read any or a combination of Parts 5-8 (Part 9 is not as solid). If you can read part 7 & 8, you will be set. Also, look up old posts written by people like Team12, me (thesoj), khalesi, Onyeoma3, montrealer, sholay2011. All of those monikers are of people in graduate school (both MSc & PhD) in Canada with the exception of me, lol. I got on this thread last year to help two siblings get their Canada TRVs for graduate school. I live in the country just south of the Canadian border.

Here is an amazing resource for you: this post (click here) provides a bunch of enumerated information that may answer some initial questions. Cheers.

Boss, you've got mail.

@ thesoj: good day to you. I'm not sure if you receive PMs or not but I have sent you messages twice now but I'm yet to get a response.

Please.....I need to your candid advice on my situation. Was refused last month and I plan to refire this month.

Cheers

Hello house. Please I got medical request mail after 2 weeks. Paper route.... I don't knw
Should I be worried?

Bamz:

Please check your mail.

Ok seen, have reply

GeneralSnipper:
Good day Everyone,

I got a mail yesterday (3:32pm) for medical examination and went to The Consultant Practice in Ikoyi to do the needful this morning. I paid #28,050 only for the exercise. Doctor said it will take about 1 week to send the result to CIC. So I'm back to my "patiently waiting mode". This afternoon I received another mail from CIC stating that my application has been updated and when I checked online I found that the medical section now reads 'We need your medical information'. I guess that was just an update to my application status based on the mail received yesterday.


I think paper application is fast for now, I met someone who applied (paper) April 19th and got medical mail May 3rd. Just my opinion anyway. I applied online on the 10th of March and 9 weeks later (yesterday) I got medical mail.

Well, while I won't say the paper route is fast yet, is simply because, most people have been called for meds, few have been approved! And some applied via paper and are yet to be called for meds in the same month of april...

Jayne07:
Hello house. Please I got medical request mail after 2 weeks. Paper route.... I don't knw
Should I be worried?

Go do your meds, there's nothing to be worried about