Thank u very much I just did and it is....I realized his letter heading didn't carry his email or contact address could this be it??

Jewel80:


Go to www.cac.gov.ng type your dad's company name in the public search box and see if is there

Kemdy97:
thank you very much frank..den what could be the problem..though i realose his lwtter headibg which we used had no email or his contact..could that be it?

Kemdy97,

Every official business letter headed paper bears: the address of the business, the contact details, the business name, and the nature of the business(what the business specializes in). How come yours does not posses this characteristics? Well, this can also be a problem too.
As previously said, the main problem here was that CIC had an integrated search with your dad's business name on CAC website and couldn't find it. Please try running a check with your dad's business name on CAC website :www.cac.gov.ng

odimbannamdi:


You are not entirely correct, sir.

The minimum grade requirement for MUN, for example, is 2.75/4point. Converting this to the 5 point scale is 3.43 which is a 2.2

Bro the conversion isn't exactly done like that.

These schools have what they call international degree equivalency. you'll have to check the particular degree requirements for students from Nigeria before can be sure what is required.

From my research, all the Canadian schools I've seen require minimum of a 2:1.

Owoch:


Hey, I was having the same issue too until I followed Wealth360's instructions. It appeared there was a misspelling of my dad's company name on there website. I typed just the first word and it brought out all the company having similar name to my dad's. Just follow suit and I believe it'll come up.

Whoa! Is there o. Just typed the first word only. But the funny thing is the last time i searched for that name on their website, i typed it in full and it came out, so i ws doing the same tyn yesterday. Now that ive seen it, i noticed the changed the limited to ltd, i guess that is y my search was not being recognised.

I just hope the VO's will type only first word too o! Kemdy type only the first word of your dad's biz and see if it will show.

Thank you guys, i appreciate the help bigtime!

Thank you very much... I already did it is there.... But his letter heading didn't Carry his email or contact num..could that be d problem

bbclue:



Am sure is there ....send the company name here let me check

I really appreciate boss......yes I know it is suppose..Dad had 2 set of letter headed papers..that was done in bulk years ago..so he mistakenly gave me d wrong one from his room to print his sponsorship letter with... I just checked CAC and his company is dear..beside we submitted recent receipts and invoices alongside d application ND dey all carried address ND numbers...How do I address this in my new application

Frankrobbn1:

Kemdy97,

Every official business letter headed paper bears: the address of the business, the contact details, the business name, and the nature of the business(what the business specializes in). How come yours does not posses this characteristics? Well, this can also be a problem too.
As previously said, the main problem here was that CIC had an integrated search with your dad's business name on CAC website and couldn't find it. Please try running a check with your dad's business name on CAC website :www.cac.gov.ng

Thanks bro..I already did and I found it is there..am even thinking of printing it out and attachu g to my new application.. Since it was specifically highlighted on my GCMS note

Jewel80:


Whoa! Is there o. Just typed the first word only. But the funny thing is the last time i searched for that name on their website, i typed it in full and it came out, so i ws doing the same tyn yesterday. Now that ive seen it, i noticed the changed the limited to ltd, i guess that is y my search was not being recognised.

I just hope the VO's will type only first word too o! Kemdy type only the first word of your dad's biz and see if it will show.

Thank you guys, i appreciate the help bigtime!

There were close to 44000 business names published in 2015 by CAC to come and file their returns or their business names will be delisted from their system. The business names published were mostly ones with 4-5 digits registration number.

Kemdy97:
Thanks bro..I already did and I found it there..am even thinking of printing it out and attachu g to my new application.. Since it was specifically highlighted on my GCMS note

So that means the VOs dont actually type in only first word then. Good idea! I'll attach a screenshot of the search to my application, highlighting that his business name was misspelt or somtyn. We hope it ends well

Hello Nairalanders

Please my study permit was refused and I want to re-apply.

The constraint I have is that my sponsorer is not around to give me anoda statement of account.

Can I use anoder of my uncle as my sponsorer?

How is the queue at Lagos VFS office, are they stil bookin applicants?

wealth360:
I don't believe this. My dear I can't remembered the last time my dad said he pays annual dues or this yearly filling u are talking about but his company is still registered and still there.

yes

Prudento:


Deafening silence

Lol. Don't worry all is well...tho it may tarry but it will surely come...fingers crossed*

Please how best do I prrsent my current activity

I worked part time as an office assistance while I attended to classes for my OND program in building tech

I finished officially in 2016..and continued with the law firm job until late late year that I got back with my engr on site where I did my siwes .....currently I get to visit site every Saturdays and public holidays while I an currently running my HND program which just started 2 months ago ...I am going for BSC civil engineering

Now my question is do I state that I am fully on site as an internship student who is not being paid any salary but just stipends to take care of his expenses ..or tell them I am still in sch but visit site weekly

Jewel80:


I just checked the cac public search for my own father's business name and is not there anymore. OMG! as of last two weeks it was there. I just noticed the cac website was newly updated

My dear..submit your document. CAC docx is important
So far it's genuine...submit that document meanwhile maybe u r not doing something right...which ever way submit it. I'm still trying to see my mums business name on d list.

Kemdy97:
Please how best do I prrsent my current activity

I worked part time as an office assistance while I attended to classes for my OND program in building tech

I finished officially in 2016..and continued with the law firm job until late late year that I got back with my engr on site where I did my siwes .....currently I get to visit site every Saturdays and public holidays while I an currently running my HND program which just started 2 months ago ...I am going for BSC civil engineering

Now my question is do I state that I am fully on site as an internship student who is not being paid any salary but just stipends to take care of his expenses ..or tell them I am still in sch but visit site weekly

Bro don't shoot yourself on the leg, I have told you how to go about this before. Forget about the HND and stick to the internship programme, let the company also write a letter that you are an intern with them and you don't get paid for it(it is not all jobs that people get paid for as there voluntary jobs even in Canada).
The decision at the end of the day is still yours to make, but I have done what a concern fellow should do. Best of luck

kylexy61:


Upload the digital photo as a picture. Don't paste on word or PDF.

Hi kylexy61,

Okay thanks for the info.

goingforward.

Frankrobbn1:

odimbannamdi,

In your case what will best sell here is an MBA program, considering that you're into business since you last left university and decide to further studies in business shows a career progression for you and will also stand as a career advancement towards your business portfolio back home. This appears more realistic to a visa officer.

A progression as it goes can be your current employment position/activity with your proposed program or previous studies with your intended program.

God bless you, my brother, for this valuable information. As much as i still got passion for Medical Microbiology, it will be very hard to sell my reason to the VO as to why i want to go it as opposed to the MBA. So MBA is the best bet.

I want to start now to gather as much information as i can against movement next year. I will be bugging you guys here for further information. Abeg make una no too vex for me. But then i will definitely be making personal researches and contributing to the information here.

Thanks again, guys

After paying for your first year. Who can advice about working and studying to save money to pay for your tution fee maybe its worth 7500čad or 6500ćad. How possible is it

Jewel80:


So that means the VOs dont actually type in only first word then. Good idea! I'll attach a screenshot of the search to my application, highlighting that his business name was misspelt or somtyn. We hope it ends well

hmmmmm @Jewel80, this sounds like a good idea. I just checked my company name now and realized that they spaced the two names out.
Initially, when i checked i didn't see it and kept typing the name in different ways before I saw my name and realized that there is a space in-between.

So i will do the screenshot for them in advance and add to my application.

I can't shout.

It will end in praise.

goingforward.

Lemia:


Bro the conversion isn't exactly done like that.

These schools have what they call international degree equivalency. you'll have to check the particular degree requirements for students from Nigeria before can be sure what is required.

From my research, all the Canadian schools I've seen require minimum of a 2:1.

Well, you may not be entirely wrong, especially since the bulk of my research for now has been on just one school, MUN. But then, their GPA requirement, as seen in the first attached picture, is written explicitly as 2.75 for 4 point scale. If you calculate it using the formular of proportionality, it converts to 3.43 for the 5 point scale.

If there are exceptions to the rule or unique conversion methods, i think it would have stated there. But then, your class of degree is not the only factor put into consideration as ample years of experience and excellent GMAT score could also make up for tje shortfall in your degree class. See attached pic

Hello, CGPA conversion on a scale of 5.0 to 4.0 isn't done outrightly. There are some courses that are considered in conversion. Your grades in required courses are more considered than the totality of courses offered during your undergrad.

odimbannamdi:


Well, you may not be entirely wrong, especially since the bulk of my research for now has been on just one school, MUN. But then, their GPA requirement, as seen in the first attached picture, is written explicitly as 2.75 for 4 point scale. If you calculate it using the formular of proportionality, it converts to 3.43 for the 5 point scale.

If there are exceptions to the rule or unique conversion methods, i think it would have stated there. But then, your class of degree is not the only factor put into consideration as ample years of experience and excellent GMAT score could also make up for tje shortfall in your degree class. See attached pic

Phocusjosh:
Hello, CGPA conversion on a scale of 5.0 to 4.0 isn't done outrightly. There are some courses that are considered in conversion. Your grades in required courses are more considered than the totality of courses offered during your undergrad.

Oh! I see!

Thanks for this enlightenment. Obviously, there are underlying considerations.

Thanks again.

I just checked one of the places i worked previously and its not on the CAC website. And I listed it as part of my employment history. Is that a problem?

Hi Bldr Kemdy

Have you obtained admission for a Bsc in Civil Engr in a Canadian institution?

If you have, IMO your major concern should be how you plan to convince the V.O that A bsc in civil is what you need at this point in your life, and not by chance. During you OND did you take civil courses like Strength of material, structural analysis, structural design, foundation engineering, mechanics of materials, and the likes? Or are you exposed to interpreting Reinforcement bar blueprints to artisans, bending schedules, casting of reinforced concrete etc

If you are and you can proof this and more with any form of documentations you may stand a good chance in convincing the V.O of your intentions to study a B.sc civil.

About whether you should declare you enrollment in your HND or not. IMO, if you declare it, what's to stop you from also abandoning the civil engr. Program your going for.? You need to think like the V.O

All the very best

Kemdy97:
Please how best do I prrsent my current activity

I worked part time as an office assistance while I attended to classes for my OND program in building tech

I finished officially in 2016..and continued with the law firm job until late late year that I got back with my engr on site where I did my siwes .....currently I get to visit site every Saturdays and public holidays while I an currently running my HND program which just started 2 months ago ...I am going for BSC civil engineering

Now my question is do I state that I am fully on site as an internship student who is not being paid any salary but just stipends to take care of his expenses ..or tell them I am still in sch but visit site weekly

Lotusboi:
For engineering courses you could say Nigeria education is mainly theoretical with little practical. And even if there are practicals, our equipment are outdated and all new equipment are being managed by expatriates cos they have the latest knowledge in handling these equipement. So you wish to bolster your knowledge with practical using latest technological equipment .... just ty to think, I’m sure you can come up with something in respect to your course. Goodluck

Thank you

Lemia:


Bro the conversion isn't exactly done like that.

These schools have what they call international degree equivalency. you'll have to check the particular degree requirements for students from Nigeria before can be sure what is required.

From my research, all the Canadian schools I've seen require minimum of a 2:1.

Hello,

That minimum requirement is not true however chances are much slimmer below a 2:1 as expected.

Linsigne:
After paying for your first year. Who can advice about working and studying to save money to pay for your tution fee maybe its worth 7500čad or 6500ćad. How possible is it

Hmm, very deep question. Response nairalanders?

Bukella:


Hmm, very deep question. Response nairalanders?

Me too. I am interested in knowing the answer to the question

just checked one of the places i worked previously and its not on the CAC website. And I listed it as part of my employment history. Is that going to be a problem?

Well, my GCMS note was pretty generic. The VO felt that there was no need for me to spend so much money to travel to study when i could do the course in Nigeria, etc. They did not say anything about my course being for one year. But from what I read on this forum, a 2 years MSc would be better hence I went for one. If you can get a 2 year masters fine, but if not then you have to make do with what you have.

In my case I drew the similarities in previous study, present job and proposed course and gave my reason for another Masters and defended it cos my previous masters was also course based.

I also gave a very elaborate plan of what I intended to do when I return to Nigeria - it was quite elaborate (my plans I mean). So I took time to develop that.

I dont know about Engineering so I can give specific advice but I hope you get the drift.....

lonelydude:


Thanks a million for your response.I appreciate you greatly.

Please, could you be more detailed about "refusal being due to Purpose of Visit"?This will help me a great deal.

I actually applied for MEng in Chemical Engineering which is just a year course based Masters.Already have a MSc in Petroleum Engineering from the UK as far back as 2009 and been working for over 8 years now as a Project Engineer - Process/Chemical.

I have a dream of becoming a lecturer someday and could have applied for MSc directly instead of MEng but for no response from the Professors.

Anyways, the plan is to get the MEng admission, mingle with and prove my research capability to the Professors through my MEng results and apply for the MSc thereafter hopefully with funding.I can then move into PhD program after which I will apply for a lecturer position anywhere in the world including Nigeria.

On the other hand, the MEng would be useful for my current job in the sense that it will increase my chances of getting promoted at work or even getting a job in more reputable multinational companies. ALTHOUGH, I AM NOT SURE IF THIS REASON WOULD GET A POSITIVE FEEDBACK FROM THE VO.

Your advise will be greatly appreciated.

Hello Nairalanders,

Please on the IMM1294e form, ( via online route) please am I also to print extra pages and fill the employment history for 10 years?

Please help!


goingforward.

Hi Linsigne,
I will not be giving a direct yes or a no to you question, instead, i will write out a scenario, you can then be the judge.

You can work 20 hours per week while school is in session; lets say 34 weeks, assuming you get a job that pays $12/hr (minimum wage varies per province and your take home depends on the job you get; this is just an assumption) = $8160

You can work full time (40 hours per week) during summer break; if you are not registered in school; lets say 18 weeks = $8640

Total cash = $16800

Sounds impressive right.

But here are things to consider:

-You can look forward to having that much if you get a job almost at the same time as your arrival which in most cases it is not always the situation (what happens if you ended up getting a job some months after you got in)

-You should have it at the back of your mind that not all jobs guarantee 20 hours per week; so what happens if you can't get one and it is difficult to joggle between two jobs?

-Don't forget you will pay tax out from your bi weekly (every two weeks) pay; although it is still regulated for low income earners

- If you are considering spending part of your earning for your rent and upkeep as well, then consider this analogy. If you are living in a $400 per month flat share (that's $4800/year) and upkeep of about $4000/year (feeding, travels, clothing, e.t.c); that takes about $9000 off the total earning.

So consider the if's and if not's; ask more question from people living in the province or locality of where you are going, read more online about it and i think it will help make an informed decision.

All the best


Linsigne:
After paying for your first year. Who can advice about working and studying to save money to pay for your tution fee maybe its worth 7500čad or 6500ćad. How possible is it

Bukella:

Hmm, very deep question. Response nairalanders?