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Sure. Can't guarantee I can tell you anything new tho. MunezSanti: |
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@MunezSanti: FYI, the Canadian VOs know about this Nairaland thread, even though they don't post on here (I wish they come on here to answer our questions tho, like the US VOs do). And from your GCMS it is obvious who you are. So make sure your explanation is truly yours and not conjured up from what people on here tell you to say. |
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Hmm... I don't mean to make you feel worse BUT how did you possibly mistakenly "forget" to answer the question truthfully? You will need to give credible reasons for why you mistakenly didn't answer truthfully. To be bluntly honest with you, if I were the VO there is no way I could be convinced that you mistakenly answered "No" when the question is as clear as day. It is even more difficult to believe that it was a mistake (even if it was truly a mistake) because a "No" answer benefits your application. With this in mind, if you choose to apply again you WILL need to have extremely convincing reasons to prove beyond every reasonable doubt that you didn't plan to deceive the VO. Several people on the thread in the past have argued endlessly that the US doesn't share info with Canada, but this is obviously untrue (both countries have announced this publicly!). But even if both countries didn't announce publicly they don't share info with each other, we should still get used to telling the truth. This post is not meant to judge you (I'm not infallible myself), but to help you realize that the bar for your next application is VERY high. So you need to make sure that in your Letter of Clarification (I recommend you write one, separate from your SOP), you make a very CREDIBLE case for why you made this/these mistakes. Your situation is not insurmountable, but you yourself will need to figure out a way to explain your mistake. I don't think anyone else knows why you made that mistake, only you do. So go ahead and explain to the VO what happened, s/he may understand if your explanation is TRULY credible -- they are human too. MunezSanti: 5 Likes |
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princeade09:This is such fantastic advice. @humberdave2017 , you need to package your app tightly. @princeade09 I agree that posts with phrases like "God did it, I didn't even put in XYZ documents yet I still got my TRV!" are counterproductive & misleading and don't help future readers of the thread; such posts encourage people to think that prayer can supplement a mediocre application. Even if prayer works, what if the VO is also praying to not give visas to applicants with incompletely packaged applications? Anyways, people should keep in mind that religion or belief in god/gods is not the prerequisite for getting a visa; we Nigerians need to start using our brains and stop using one god or another as a crutch (even if you believe in whatever deity or spirit). "God did it!" did not build Canada, these people are using their brains to improve their country. Let's use our brains too. 6 Likes 2 Shares |
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Sending you a PM... I shouldn't derail the thread. PS: I'm a bro. tbaib: |
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Hello sister, e go beta. Maybe you could consider relocating to a different Canadian city that has better opportunities for your profession (you probably have already thought about this sha, but just wanted to mention it anyways)? Sometimes taking a bold fresh start in a new city that's a better fit for you and your preferences can be a massive boon to your life! I once lived in a certain US city that I felt was beginning to ruin my life (no joke), then I moved to a different US city and my quality of life improved by 1000% (I live in the US, not Canada) though my life of course still isn't perfect (and will never be, and I'm not even sure if I'll be happy if my life was close to "perfect" ). But I do definitely get your point that no place is "paradise"... even with all possible amenities and wealth, we still have to face problems since we are primarily psychological beings. tbaib: tbaib: 9 Likes |
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@Urbanboy, congratulations on your TRV! 1 Like |
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Haha, thx CassetteBoy. It brings me joy to see young motivated Naija people achieve their dreams. Best wishes with your application. CassetteBoy: 5 Likes |
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There's the visit visa forum: https://www.nairaland.com/2103860/canada-visit-tourist-visa-discussion Also, here are the visitor visa document requirements for Nigeria applicants, according to CIC. yolemum: 2 Likes 1 Share |
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I'm very sorry to hear about your second delay. In order to help you, you will need to post all the necessary information that will enable a comprehensive response. e.g. Undergraduate & employment info & dates, level of study in Canada, document list, etc. If you already posted these in the past, then just hyperlink it into your next post. Also, if you feel that your profile is credible and defensible, then I would encourage you to apply again. @bosypumpin was refused three times last year but she pulled it off this year on her fourth application. Additionally I would also suggest you consider other countries as backup plans (especially if you are a complex applicant). E.g. Germany and USA. Germany has free tuition and the visa process is not as crazy Canada. US education is on average more expensive than Canadian education (for international students) but you know your fate after a two-minute visa interview. oyeleye22: 4 Likes |
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Don't bother starting from Part 1... there'll be too many repeated pieces of information. Just read Part 6 and/or Part 7 and/or Part 8. Also, view this link which will be helpful: IMPORTANT LINKS; I recommend you painstakingly go through this link before even reading any of the parts. Also, view this post on how to search the thread. Welcome to the thread. Omaai: 3 Likes 1 Share |
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@TheDreamChaser Glad to help, bro/sis! 1 Like |
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Bank statements alone won't do. You need a tax clearance or a whole lot of other documents (in addition to the bank statement) that basically serve the purpose that a tax clearance is supposed to serve. I believe the VO would prefer to see a simple verifiable document issued by the government, i.e. tax clearance. adebayoolatunji: 1 Like |
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I wouldn't say it is "compulsory" but I would say it is very highly recommended. If for some reason the company can't access it, then I hope they have lots of proof of their income & solvency (e.g. proof of contracts with different clients over a long period of time [like a year] proof of income from these contracts, etc). Basically think like a VO. A VO needs credible proof that the company can afford to sponsor you, and s/he needs to know that 1) it is a legal company 2) it has a history of sufficient funds 3) it has credible sources of income. A tax clearance answers these three questions in one fell swoop! I would highly recommend the tax clearance, if possible. But if not, then provide documents that address the points I raised in the previous paragraph. adebayoolatunji: |
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you are welcome. TheDreamChaser: |
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@TheDreamChaser Also, don't forget to explain to the VO why you are a teacher and how it has helped shaped you and your long-term goals. For example, since you are a teacher you probably have better insights of what sort of software you want to develop that would help students learn better etc. You should find ways to link your job as a maths teacher with your goals as a software developer. Think about why you became a teacher and what you like about it and how you can synergize this experience with your long-term goals as a software developer. E.g. how can maths be taught better in Nigeria using better pedagogical software tools? What are your ideas to create such tools with your Canada training? Btw make sure your SOP is not too long o (1-2 pages). And if it is long, make sure it is a very enjoyable and effortless read (i.e. if it is more than 2 pages then better write prose like Chimamanda or close) 5 Likes 1 Share |
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The dreaded "purpose or visit" delay. Sorry about that. Software engineering is closely linked to mathematics and logic, you should make it very clear and explicit to the VO the relationship between these fields of study. You need to work on your SOP and make it very convincing. Don't leave any room for ambiguity, else the VO will almost always think the worst. Remember it is your duty to prove your purpose of visit -- if the VO is not 100% convinced, that's very likely a denial. You need to make clear why exactly you like software engineering, why exactly you want to study it in Canada (instead of anywhere else), why exactly you are doing a PGC (and not a masters), what you plan to use the Canada training for in Nigeria (be specific... talk about projects in Naija you would use the skills to implement, and discuss how some of the courses in the program would enable this), etc. Be specific, I can't emphasize this enough. In your SOP, you need to write unambiguously, boldly, confidently, and directly (but with humility and zero arrogance). One of the rules of writing credibly is "show, don't tell". Instead of saying you are interested in software development, show your passion by describing some of the software you have developed in the past. Do you have any screenshots of some of the software you have developed? If so, attach them to your SOP and of course append a caption so the VO is not confused. Also describe the (potential) impact of the software you have written or aspire to write. Describe your current expertise in software (e.g. what languages do you write in? What is your skill level? How will a Canada education help you get to a different level? etc)? Also, make sure your CV contains mostly relevant information, e.g. have a section on "software skills", "software projects developed", etc. Every part of your application should be coherent and should tell a comprehensive story about you and your passions. Definitely attach your CV to your next application and make sure it is very professional. Make sure your SOP and CV are comprehensible by a lay person (the VO) who doesn't understand computer science or programming. Lastly, make sure there are no grammatical errors or logical inconsistencies in your SOP or any other parts of your application. If I were a VO, a quick screen for serious applicants would be excessive grammatical and logical errors; VOs are more likely to deny applicants that present sloppy applications. Try again bro, but be willing to invest countless hours on chiseling your SOP and the rest of your application. Wish you the best. Edited for clarity TheDreamChaser: 15 Likes 2 Shares |
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GPA is not the only factor taken into account in admissions decisions. Also, keep in mind that an applicant with a low CGPA can appear competitive if s/he had high grades in the most important courses on his/her transcript and had an above average last two academic years. In many cases, other aspects of one's application can be weighed equally as one's CGPA. There was someone on this thread in part 7 or 8 who was rejected from all four schools she applied to even though she had a 4.45 CGPA. Admission decisions are also determined by the competiveness of the applicant pool into the program you are applying to, how many new students the program takes in every year, course-based vs research-based, etc. Remember that this is not binary and there are no silver bullet answers. blaugrana82: 4 Likes |
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So you are saying that @MichaelFinn and @snoop4dem are lying? Also, my sister has met someone at uOttawa with a 2:2 CGPA. I saw it on the uOttawa website (for a particular course, I thought it was Electronic Business Technologies... email the program coordinator to confirm...) last year that a 2:2 was their minimum requirement, but I am not able to find the link at the moment. While it is very difficult to get a into a masters with a 2:2, it is not impossible depending on the applicant's course of interest, research experience, recommendations, statement of purpose, contact with the admissions office, and more. Your statement in bold is too binary and is misinformed -- have you emailed every school to find out that they will never consider someone with a 2:2 or low 2:1?? Please be careful when making absolutist statements like his because they are not very helpful for people seeking information on the thread. blaugrana82: 1 Like |
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andre99:It's not a red flag whatsoever as long as you can explain to the VO why a PGC not a masters. There are totally legitimate reasons for choosing a PGC over a masters, e.g. a more practical education with skills that immediately translate to the workplace, a less theoretical education, better understanding of industry needs, etc. I don't think a legitimate explanation to the VO is that you chose a PGC because of the easier admission process. You have to think of an advantage of the PGC course exactly over a masters equivalent. Tip: look at the list of courses in your PGC program and compare them to the equivalent courses would you take in a masters program and identify & describe the advantages that informed your choice. In any case, a 3.73 CGPA is good enough to get admission to a masters program so long as you apply to at least three masters programs (personally I would apply to four if I had your CGPA) and you put together an excellent application. 2 Likes |
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dejilale: bjmme: Yep, you can get a master's admission with that CGPA (though it would require an amazing application as well as a strategic choice of schools). uOttawa on their website somewhere states that they accept 2:2 for some programs (e.g. Electronic Business Technologies and some other programs). @MichaelFinn a long time ago (part 8, I think) got admission to uOttawa with a 2.54 CGPA. I can also imagine that some other schools with a 2:1 requirement may accept a 2:2 student with an extremely good application (excellent recommendation letters, relevant work experience, extraordinary SOP, personal contact with the admissions office, etc). Your work is cut out for you, but you can do it! What is your course of interest? 1 Like |
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Governoryomi:https://www.nairaland.com/2367106/travelling-canada-part-8/28#34729512 4 Likes |
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Good thinking, bro. Graviton2: 1 Like |
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Lol. Carrying stuff abroad for strangers is extremely risky. illuminada: Graviton2: 1 Like |
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Your first sentence may be slightly incorrect (I think). A program that lasts eight months would get an eight-month PGWP (that's the minimum PGWP length) but a program less than eight months gets no PWGP. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/work-postgrad-who.asp @hustla, learn to use google na. Gymme: 1 Like |
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Pls ask your question publicly. I dont respond to most PMs anymore, because most of the questions people PM me for are have been repeatedly answered on here. I am also not able, time wise, to respond to most PMs. canman: 1 Like |
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Haha. Thx boss. Obiwannn: 1 Like 1 Share |
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In your next application write a Letter of Clarification explaining your mistakes in filling the forms. You should make it clear that they were honest mistakes that you made. It has to be clear and convincing that you did not intend to lie. MunezSanti: 1 Like |
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Hey bro, I'm glad you found the information helpful. The current CIC (Canadian immigration) rules do not preclude you from working if you have a scholarship as far as I know. The eligibility to work as a student is simply being a full-time student or being on holiday between semesters. Eke40seven: |
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Eke40seven:Yes, theoretically. Eke40seven:I would say no. It is very possible to hustle feeding and housing money from working tho. With a C$12/hr job and 20hrs/week during the school session, you would make ~C$1,000 a month which is very sufficient to cover all living expenses (people that make less than about C$11k per year are taxed at a very low rate). Hustling for tuition would be very difficult though, but it is possible to work full time during summer and make some savings to cover a fraction of tuition. I would not advise anyone to plan to work to pay all of their tuition; it would be very stressful. Having said this, some grad students get research assistantships and pay little to no tuition and also get stipends. There's a number of people over at the Canada visa thread that have gotten this sort of funding. It is not too difficult to get if you graduated with a 2:1 (and above) and are resilient enough to bombard a whole bunch of professors at different universities with well-crafted emails expressing interest. This post on the Canadian thread describes how one would go about it. This other post on the Canadian thread provides a summary of some of the useful info about going to Canada. You are welcome to mention me if you have any questions about Canada. cc: em3r4ld Btw, @eke40seven, kudos to all you do on this thread. I used to follow it, and it almost got my younger brother to Germany though he got his Canadian visa a week before he was to schedule his interview with the German embassy. This thread is such an amazing resource. 6 Likes 1 Share |
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International students in Canada can work all year without needing an extra work permit. They changed the rule as of June 2014. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/work-offcampus.asp Can work 20hrs/week during school session and full-time on holidays. So I think Canada is just as good when it comes to working while a student. cc: @em3r4ld Eke40seven: |
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Hi TheBae. I think Khalesi wrote about this a while ago. My brother told me they threw away all his gala and noodles (because of the beef in gala, and chicken in thr noodles ingredients list) at the airport. Khalesi says they let her bring in her noodles because she separated the noodles from the seasoning sachet. The chicken seasoning is in the seasoning pack. @Graviton2, go to the Canadian Border Protection website to see the specific instructions on what you an bring in and what you can't. Cheers. TheBae: 1 Like |
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