Pinkygrace:

Well nothing ventured nothing gain.I know of 2 senior colleague. One who applied solely with the intention to come write the exams and his visa was granted last year, he came around February, wrote evaluating in in July and took both MCQ and OSCE in November, unfortuanetly he failed OSCE and passed only MCQ, he is coming back to do OSCE in November this year. The second came for evaluating exams in January2016 but i dont know whether he applied for purpose of the exams or just normal tourist visa.
BUT Most people i have seen trying the exams are either having PR already or have study permit. Hope you are jacking well oh, from what i have seen with some friends here the exam na baba oh. As men of honor we join hands

abbyyzino:
Please i need urgent advice concerning this: Which is more preferable and probably give me a good chance of securing a job in Canada after my program, A graduate certificate program (1 year) or MSc. program (2 years). My Egbons in canada kindly advice please. it's urgent

OpeLovely:
what's the diff btw ICAS, IQAS and WES? Cuz each school is asking for either one of them to verify credentials.....

IQAS is asking for original documents...

Which is d fastest ooo?

einsteino:


I am not in canada.. But the little I have learnt so far points that an msc is better than a pgd since you can bag a pgwp of 3yrs with it.

abbyyzino:

Thanks bro, what's pgwp?

princey83:

IQAS is just for Alberta, Saskatchewan and NWT. I believe ICAS and WES are Canada wide. IQAS usually takes like 3months. I have heard ICAS takes like forever. I think ICAS is the fastest since they are the body also responsible for express entry program qualification assessment.

Paris5thave:
In fact, when i think about the fact that i would have to be paying for tuition and all means of survival @ d same time, it opens my eyes to all the responsibilities in the world, but God's help will do.

Please people, can someone apply for jobs like a few months before going to school in Canada? Going there to start searching might be too late...i just want to know so i ll know how money will be spent. And how easy is it to get a part-time job? I'm actually thinking of a waitress job, any other ideas? I know my questions are a lot, no vex abeg.

OpeLovely:


Pls could you clarify this? You said ICAS takes forever ......yet its the fastest. Am confused.


Thanks for even replying in the first place.

Stanleyelege:


I will prefer UG programme.

Perhaps Bachelor in Law.

Guide me through pls.

princey83:
General advice for those with PR in mind after studies:

If you intend to apply for PR after studies, maximize your chances by studying in Manitoba or Saskatchewan. These two provinces give you a chance to apply for the express entry program via provincial nomination in case the general express entry doesn't work out. e.g if you studied elsewhere and moved to sask., then you would need to work and reside in a particular level of job in sask for atleast 1year to qualify to apply for provincial nomination. Employers here prefer to offer employment to grads that studied at well known institutions in their province. It's not uncommon to see foreign grads including Nigerians from other institutions in other provinces re-registering at institutions in Manitoba or Sask(starting over again) just to have a chance at applying for the nominee programs.

caveat: Immigration laws change every time, the advice is based on what is obtainable at the moment.

youseuph:

Ok, will ask and see if he wants to be contacted.

Thanks a bunch sis. I have been on this for quite some time. Was denied UK visa in dec for the january exam. That's why am thinking of giving Canada a try. I will be glad if you can link me up with those people you know that have thread this path.

einsteino:


Thanks for this info. Please how much can one expect to earn while working(casual jobs) and studying in these provinces and how easy is it to find such jobs.

princey83:

wage varies. Just Google minimum wages by provinces.

azeezkemi45:
good day, please as an undergraduate student is possible for you to work outside the school premises and can the money you work for outside the school premises be enough to pay your tuition fees, i mean in Canada. am talk about the sum 12000CAD.

einsteino:


Yeah I have done that. That of newfoundland is 10.5cad before tax. Please how easy is it to get a casual job as a student

naijamark:

The answer is an emphatic NO! You have just 20hrs to work per week. You have house rent, feeding, bus pass (or any means of transport), phone and electricity bills among others to pay monthly. Add that to your tuition fees. Deduct total expenses from a conservative 15hrs per week job (it is very rare to get steady 20hrs/week job). Do the maths. And don't even think of exceeding the limit, you may get deported or your subsequent visa is not renewed.
On a positive note, having skills like barbing, plumbing, computer repairs etc pays cash which is difficult to monitor. That's your only alternative. So, are you a barber?

einsteino:


I am not in canada.. But the little I have learnt so far points that an msc is better than a pgd since you can bag a pgwp of 3yrs with it.

azeezkemi45:
good day, please is possible you get your Canada study permit without having medicals.

princey83:

that still also depends on the province/town of college/uni, economy situation, skills level of applicants e.t.c

einsteino:


Province: Newfoundland.. Sch:MUN. Skills:Civil engr with two yrs experience + a web programmer as a hobby.... can you give arough estimate with this?

princey83:

To be honest with you. I don't know much about the town in which mun is located.
if mun is located in St John. then all you have to do is use indeed or jobs bank Canada to search for casual jobs (that interests you) in that town. That would give you an idea of what to expect.

DGuru1:
Hello House, some guidance please. I intend to have my wife undergo a masters program in Canada and would like or 3kids aged between 2 and 8 to be with her.

How is it likely that we can get a visa for the kids to travel with her? Can I get a visa to visit them periodically? Do Universities there have like staff schools for kids?

Your response will be appreciated.