Ikechi12:
Landing gist

I travelled to Montreal from Mexico via Air Canada. They have the best plane that I have entered. The screen was large and modern. The food was not free though, you would have to pay with your card. Only the drink was free.
I arrived in Montreal and the officer asked why I didn't travel directly from 9ja. They then asked for my enrollment letter and after then, I was issued my study permit. Everyone on the flight was selected for covid arrival testing and I (fully vaccinated) was required to quarantine until the result was out. The result came out on the third day of my arrival.
At the moment, it is not very cold here. The minimum temperature so far is -4 degrees.

Richardp1:
Hello lovelies, compliment of the season. students from university of northern British Columbia {UNBC} Prince George campus should kindly read through and advice me. I got my study permit by November this year and booked my flight with ET on the 29th of December, on reaching to the airport to board I was asked to present an enrollment letter which I do not have I was advised to contact the school which I did. they [the school ] responded and told me to register for courses since then I've been trying to register but can't find my way through .. Any good attempt to assist me is highly appreciated. Thanks for your time.

Ruby22:
Hello everyone,
Kudos to all the gurus in the house.

I would like to ask if someone intends to pay full tuition fees for a masters program and also pay about 10,000Cad for GIC, does the person still need to provide proof of funds or SOA for visa application. Also like what amount should be provided if POF is still needed.

Mykhel10:
Good day

Please I’ve applied to NBCC for about 6weeks now no response I want to know what I need to do in preparation for visa application.

Osemigho:


I believe you will only need to pay for your January semester courses. So, pay school fees and secure your enrollment letter. That's gives you some money for rent and feeding.

When you arrive, get a part time (20 hrs) job. Popular ones are McDonald's and Tim Hortons. You can also get a cleaning or admin job in and by your school. You clean classes at night before everyone resume. This is one of the best international student hustle I know because some schools give perks like tuition discount to their staff. However, it is often man know man because of the numerous perks.

If you are required to pay your full tuition, pay it to secure your seat. Then borrow about enough for 2-3 months rent and feeding allowance. If you are prudent, you will pay it back in 3-5 months with a part time job after you arrive. Alternatively, reach out to your church branch or school alumni in your destination city in Canada for help. Some may have spare room for you. However, this option makes you to obligated to them. So, I will advise you to avoid it if you can.


Your part time job will pay your rent and feeding. You will also be allowed to work full time during summer break. So, considering you have your full tuition ready, your financial situation is far better than many international students. Don't loose your seat in the program.

belleez:
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HorlarJP:
Please anyone in Saskatchewan Regina, my very close friend got there recently and is so bored and lonely out there… anyone here she could be friends with or what can she do to at least be fixed up and happy, like any lively things to do in Saskatchewan Regina? Or is there any WhatsApp or telegram group she can join?

Thanks

olasubomy:


You would need to keep sending them an e-mail that your application has exceeded standard processing times and appeal for speedy processing of your application. Send via e-mail and webform. Click on the links below for webform and also send them e-mail via the e-mails below. I included London becuase they are mostly secondary office for majority of applicants. Regardless, your mails will be routed to the primary office processing your application.

NAIROBI WEBFORM

https://secure.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/case-cas-eng.aspx?mission=Nairobi

LAGOS WEBFORM

https://secure.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/case-cas-eng.aspx?mission=lagos&_ga=1.109887621.102859316.1416763527

NAIROBI
nrobi-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca
nrobi-immigration@international.gc.ca
nairobi@international.gc.ca

LAGOS

lagos.immigration@international.gc.ca

LONDON

london-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca
ldnimmigration@international.gc.ca

All the best!

Jermaie0009:
Happy new year family …2022 will be year of PPRs for us …Amen

HorlarJP:
Please anyone in Saskatchewan Regina, my very close friend got there recently and is so bored and lonely out there… anyone here she could be friends with or what can she do to at least be fixed up and happy, like any lively things to do in Saskatchewan Regina? Or is there any WhatsApp or telegram group she can join?

Thanks

olasubomy:


That’s true. It can be boring and lonely when you are new and have not made friends yet. She can try these approaches, which helped me when I was new in Canada.

1. Let her try to liaise with her programme coordinator (the officer who engages them on course registration or the international student office) to please connect her to current Nigerian students in her department, like those in their final year or graduating. Once she gets attached to one, that helps a long way to put her through on all she needs to know, and with that, she can start expanding her network. Canadians here dont joke with mental health so i am sure they will try to support her.

2. She can also call this African store. I just googled, and I can see that they have an African store in Regina Saskatchewan called " Rosemond African Food & Market, 215 Victoria Ave E, Regina SK S4N0P4. Mobile No. 306-352-5252. Weblink: http://www.rosemondafricanstore.ca/.
She can introduce herself being new and ask if there is WhatsApp group of Nigerians in Saskatchewan, I am sure there would be one and start building friends from there. Nigerians here are always willing to help especially those who have been here for some time and fully into the system.

3. Once classess start, she might be lucky to see a fellow Nigerian in her class and they form a clique.

She would blend with time dont worry.

ndubisik:
Fellow Humber college member for January here! Let's link up

makano:
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Jonaholorun:


Congratulations Sam on your sowp approval. I sent you a mail please check

belleez:

Thanks sir. It's not opening, I think something is missing

makano:
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nolookinback:
Greetings to all the selfless individuals in the house, I have been reading threads upon threads regarding the Canadian study permit and it's been so enlightening

Congratulations to all who recently got their permits and to those who are still on it, I wish you good news this year

I have few questions and I will be so much grateful to get the input of the gurus @Lekiboboe, @justmellow @frankrobben, and everyone else who would be gracious enough to further enlighten me.

1. I graduated with a 3rd in 2010 and I have been working as a sales exec for the past 7 years, I am considering a PGD in Global business management or Business analytics in one of the colleges, is this a good idea and if so, I'd appreciate recommendations

2. I have a mentor who's willing to sponsor me, will his company documents and bank statements ALONE be sufficient to show as POF?

3. What are the chances of getting my family to easily join me after landing (we're a family of 4)

Looking forward to your counsels as always

Thanks

belleez:

Okay
Thank you sir

BolaT53:


Hi Ketima,

I honestly don’t understand what the VO mean when they say sufficiently/availability. In my situation my sponsor paid my one year full tuition, transferred my living expenses to me, booked a return flight ticket for me. I as the applicant had about 1.5m my personal funds and my sponsors statement was about 40million no lump sum. But my visa was refused based on he has concerns on if the funds will be sufficiently available for me throughout my program. What do you think went wrong in my application.

makano:
Hello Bola

If you re-apply with this same profile,you may get your Visa...

Final decision also depends on the Visa officer that attends to your application.. Some Visa officers can be so strict with their decision, while some can be lenient, so far you have done the necessary things that needed to be done..

I personally know of an applicant who I worked with, that got refused despite paying full school fees and living expenses being transferred to his account, he was planning on Judicial review, but I advised JR is expensive that he should re-apply with the same docs he submitted, the only difference was that I worked on his SOP and LOE, but he submitted same documents he submitted in his refused application, no addition, no subtraction and viola he got his Visa.. And this is cos another Visa officer worked on his re-application and saw reasons for his approval which the previosus VO didnt see..

That's why you see some almost perfect applications getting refused and some not too perfect applications getting approvals..

That's why I always tell applicants that they should pray that their applications gets to the right Visa officer..

So if you know you met all their requirement, and you did justice to your POF, then you can take my advise or you go for JR..

Peace

BolaT53:


Hi Makano,

Thank you I have reapplied. This time I added my mum as a co sponsor with all her employment and business documents and her statement of account.

Thank you.