Coast2Coast:
Journey to Spousal work permit while waiting for my visit visa to accompany my son and spouse to Canada.


Thanks for insight.
Applied online on 9/12/2018
Upfront medicals passed on 17/12/2018
PPR on 18/12/2018
Dropping passport on 19/12/2018.
Documents submitted are:
Proof of relationship (many wedding pictures and landed properties documents bought together )
My companies documents with Tax clearance
School enrolment documents
I applied for a visit visa for my older son, it was rejected that we should apply for a study permit with medicals.
I intend to submit that tomorrow.
In between, I am a pharmacist and I have started the processes of my Canada Pharmacists registration. The documents were also attached.
Thank you all.

How it all began:
My wife was issued Study Permit in Nigeria on 30/10/2018 with my two years old son. I applied for a visit visa on 31/10/2018 To accompany them and give them all necessary support to settle down. We fixed our proposed journey for the 8/12/2018. The visit visa didn't come. I sent cse to London, Lagos will reply. Active review and active processes. When I discovered that it won't come, I accompany them all the same to Istanbul, they proceeded to Canada, I proceeded to New York. While in New York, I applied for SOWP because I already have an outstanding visit visa pending and might be refused for purpose of visit since they left Nigeria as planned. Before I left Nigeria, I sent an email to Canada Visa office in New York if I can apply for SOWP, They gave the go ahead and even sent the VAC office address in New York. I applied immediately. I printed form 1-94 they confirmed my status in the USA and attached it. I am dropping my Passport in the VAC office Moro. I think the Nigeria situations made visa issuance difficult. I have learnt a lot in this journey. To God be the glory. I am writing thing on a phone , Pls pardon any mistakes and lets all use our strategies to achieve our Canada dreams. My Canada dream started this year after the study permit.
Thanks to all the fora of Nairaland. I researched a lot.
I also researched from other international fora. Then I realised that as a Nigerian you can apply for Study permit from USA. But you will need to supply verifiable websites to verify your documents. Like CAC and FIRS website which I did. All the best guys. It's possible

Agbons101:

just go to cic website and search for upfront medicals...there is a form you need to download and fill. you will also see the approved medical institutions on the website...you can call them and book an appointment, they will tell you the cost and requirements. in lagos,child care practice in ikoyi is the cheapest 28k, but IOM ikeja is the fastest and most expensive 40k...then you submit it with your application.

Austacus:


Police clearance is needed and it should be attached in your application
And for the medical, if you go for the upfront medical, they will give you a slip showing you’ve done your medical. So the slip should be attached with your application. If you didn’t do upfront medical after applying for your visa, you’ve got to wait for medical letter to drop.

mathy001:


Did your department expressly state that you should find a supervisor before hand?

makano:
Wrong moniker please...

Hadastextiles:


Go to exam and record in ur Senate, tell dem ur intention,dey will give u d letter(its free in my Skl),den upload it in d column for it.
Check the website of ur propose Skl, dey always list countries Dat are exempted to write d exam,jest submit d letter
Sefini

bayocanny:

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kylexy61:


Firstly, September is the perfect time to start contacting supervisors. Some even start in August. Trust me, if you wait till Oct/Nov before you email them, they'll tell you they've already taken their students or they don't have funding for you at the moment. So start contacting them NOW.

Secondly, English proficiency certificate is NOT an exam you prepare and write (like IELTS, TOEFL, etc). It is merely an official letter written by your undergrad institution attesting that English was the primary means of communication while you were receiving your undergraduate education. So just contact your sch in Nigeria and enquire about the procedures for obtaining an English Proficiency letter.


Greetings from Toronto
Cheers

PS: Pardon me if there are grammatical or spelling errors, I'm almost running late for class.

Hadastextiles:


To add to ur comment, most skls In Canada c Nigeria to b English speaking country. U can go to ur university to collect letter of confirmation of proficiency in English Lang. Dat was wat I did

bayocanny:

is not too early, the earlier the better... admission is first come first serve. I think some schools have open fall 2019 admission session on their website.
Concerning the English test, tell your faculty that you were taught with English language throughout your undergraduate studies, you may back it up with a letter attesting to it. if you are interested I have the attestation letter format, take it to your school and let your faculty officer or registrar sign and stamp it.

bayocanny:

WES is not use to verify results rather it is use to evaluate transcripts. it's depends on your intended school whether you're to evaluate your transcripts or send the it directly to your school.
look for schools that will not require you to evaluate transcripts in order to save you some penny.

charlyduru:


Some schools don’t require WES evaluated transcripts in canada as they prefer their in house evaluations.
However , more verified info can be gotten by maling the admissions office in your required school. If you already have you can make a request to the graduate program coordinator that you be allowed to apply with it. No harm in trial.

If WES is accepted by the school yes they can , if to request with a fee of course send the hard copy to your desired institution.
That is where saving cash comes in
Because in the average the cost of sending transcripts form WES is cheaper and less stressful than from most Nigerian schools
So WES saves you the stress and wahala of exams and records coupled with cash.
Like I said only if your school accepts it.

charlyduru:




WES converts your results to its Canadian equivalent while verification is done during conversion.
You will need WES only if it is stated among the application requirements of your school

uxomykaz:
Hello everyone, Greetings to you all.

Please this is going to be my first time posting here.
Am 23 yrs old, graduated last year October B.sc Computer Science with a 4.79/5. Currently on NYSC, and would be through this year October.

I read the whole of part ten and currently reading from the beginning of this part 14.

I intend applying for a research based Masters in computer science with funding. After searching through the list of universities in Canada n their tuition fee for CSC.

I intend to apply to MUN, UBC, USASk and Queens university this September when admission application for fall 2019 begins.

However, MUN and Queens require contacting/getting a supervisor before applying.

My question is how do I go about this and when should I begin to contact them. And I hope my lack of work experience wouldn't be a disadvantage in getting funding?
I saw the links on "tips on contacting a supervisor" on the first page of every new part.
I have read it, and don't know if I just have to do what is written their alone, or if there r some other things I need to do.

Am just trying to be very careful and not make any mistakes. Your replies would be appreciated. Thanks.

Please any student from UBC, USASK , MUN or Queens university? Would also like to get in touch and ask for information regarding admission.

Thanks

blaqnony:


You don't need an English proficiency test for study permit application.

AKFTK:
IELTS/TOEFL is not a prerequisite for granting TRV. If you think you have a good chance with those scjools, apply. I know quite a number of people that got admission (Full scholarship) and TRV without writing any exams.

GOODLUCK!!! How do i determine my chances pls...i really don't no much abt all this....have been reading alot, but still can rap my head around all....help a brother pls

Jayjaycee18:


Very sad to read this. It's unusual for your Agent to only submit your International Passport for processing of a Canadian Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) for a study permit, without you being present to give your Biometrics (i.e. have your finger print and picture taken) at the VFS passport and documents collection/submission office. My gut feeling is that your Agent has not started the process. Hence, you need to promptly retrieve your Passport and personnally commence both processes of applying for admission at a school and also TRV, using information acquired here and other reputable resource. You can start reading this thread from previous pages and ask pertinent questions for clarifications or more information, as you proceed.
Goodluck.