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Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 11 by thesoj: 10:28pm On Sep 05, 2016

This isn't correct actually. The inflow is not as important as the balance. The balance is what is important! This is stated on the CIC site; at least one year's full tuition plus 10k CAD should be in the bank account (or other liquid form). Also, we have repeatedly seen on this thread that an applicant without the sufficient funds in his/her sponsor's account will very likely get an insufficient fund denial.

I don't know why the inflow-outflow argument might be seen as important. Cash is king in the eyes of the VO, and I've never heard of any embassy in Nigeria taking the inflow-outflow more seriously than the account balance (for student visas specifically).

Eraytee:

I won't agree with dat cox wen looking at funds, wot is most important is d inflow not d balance cox it easier 2 withdraw ur balance frm ur acc. But d inflow actually tells d VO d trajectory progression of money coming into d acc. I fink @michV wasn't lucky with d VO dat accessed his doc. Have seen pple who got TRV with less dan a mil as d balance in d acc. He was just refused on baseless pt (my opinion dou).

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Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 11 by thesoj: 10:19pm On Sep 05, 2016

I think you may have gotten denied due to the likelihood that the rapid devaluation of the Naira caused your sponsors funds to fall below your $29,200CAD total annual costs. When you applied, the Naira was stronger but the VO looked at your app after the Naira had weakened considerably. Sorry about that bro. Let me know if this back of the napkin analysis holds true.

michV:
yea i have and i feel devastated and heart broken! They could not find a tangible reason but only to tick insufficient funds to pay TUITION fees only is saddening. My clear sincere profile of funds on this.
I paid 7789cad 1st semester tuition fee,
My blood mother was my sponsor and still active in service,Inshot a Bank officer at zenith bank and i am the only dependant in her sponsorship.
Statement of acct for the period of 6months,no money lodgement, was 13mill inflow,6.1mill closing balance,her land docs,her stocks and its certificates.
total remaining school fees + accommodation and others were = 29200cad.employment docs of hers,her payslip,her work Id,intro letter,sponsorship letter,affidavit of support were in place. This is a total heart break for me. I have already applied for my GCMS NOTE and about to terminate my PGC admission with my school.To me it's clear CIC GAMBLES with pgd(c) TRV applications.my hardworks went in vain. I just don't know how to start all over again

Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 11 by thesoj: 10:05pm On Sep 05, 2016

Bro/sis, I'm afraid your advice is incorrect. You have been corrected several times but you still repeat the same incorrect advice. Smh.
@aubreyr, read back a couple of pages there was a conversation about your question a few days ago.

lawmerchant:

You can only use your Lakehead university admission letter (either for a program starting in Fall or Winter Session) to obtain a study permit at the port of entry. You cannot University of Waterloo admission letter. However, you can change school after your study permit is ISSUED by notifying CIC via your online account. So its either you leave now or you differ your Lakehead university admission to Winter.

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Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 11 by thesoj: 5:16pm On Sep 02, 2016

Will respond. Please be patient.

TheOnlyGentleman:
thesoj .
Hello sir,I just sent you an e-mail please check .
God bless you.

Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 11 by thesoj: 5:13pm On Sep 02, 2016

It will probably affect her when she is applying for PGWP, but she might be lucky though very risky.
Taking a leave of absence to work doesn't sound like an excuse that would fly, it explicitly sounds like a way to misuse the student visa as a work visa. CIC explicitly states that the condition to work is when the student is fully enrolled or between semester breaks (e.g. summer break).

hustla:

Yes I have a friend in Canada that did just that. She left her MBA and is currently working so she can pay for another course, Nursing
She told me it won't affect her in any way as she notified the authorities it was hard for her to combine both

All the best

Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 11 by thesoj: 7:01pm On Sep 01, 2016

@andre99 is correct. You can change your school after approval (and before entry into Canada) by notifying CIC online through changing your DLI. There have been at least two people in one of the older parts of this thread that did just that. Another way to do this is to change school at the port of entry.

lawmerchant:
There are two stages of study permit (1) Approval and (2) issuance. Study permit is APPROVED by the embassy and ISSUED at port of entry.

You can change your school AFTER you have landed in Canada and your study permit has been ISSUED at the point of entry. If you changed your school after approval but BEFORE entry to Canada (issuance), you'll NOT be issued a study permit at port of entry, you'll have to reapply.

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Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 11 by thesoj: 10:11pm On Aug 30, 2016

guzan:
Hello House,
I studied civil engineering and and i want to go in for PGD in construction management.
Lately, somethings have been bothering my mind concerning my application which i am about to put forward for TRV and i need advise from the gurus in the house.

- I have have about 7 years in working experience. Of these 7 Years, i have worked in the financial sector and not in the construction industry. How do i prove to the VO that i am really about studying and not just for the Visa? How do i prove the fact that i have not worked in the engineering sector for years and now i want to study construction management.

This may be tough! You will have to justify exactly why you spent a whole seven years in finance yet you now want to go back to the construction industry. You can convince the VO though, but your SOP needs to be extremely convincing. If I were the VO, I might be a bit skeptical sha, however I can be convinced with the right reasons & arguments.

guzan:
- My sponsor is my pastor , how do i prove ties in this regard?...

Here's the test: can you convince yourself that the claim to sponsorship is credible? Be objective. If a reasonable and rational person can be convinced about the sponsorship claim, then go ahead. Just keep in mind that for this claim to sponsorship to be credible, the pastor better be able to convincingly explain why s/he is spending over C$20,000 per year sponsoring a non-relative. If I were the VO, it would be difficult to convince me though not impossible. One thing that might help is if s/he is willing to pay a year of your program's tuition beforehand as a demonstration of his/her intent to sponsor you.

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Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 11 by thesoj: 7:19pm On Aug 30, 2016

Lots of PhD programs in the US* and Canada fully fund (tuition plus monthly stipend) PhD students. Start your research and start emailing professors at schools (both top ranked schools and average ranked schools) in these countries; your email has to be very strategic**. Generally, science & engineering programs are usually more likely to fully fund their PhD students but many (most?) schools also fully fund PhD students in the humanities. I have a friend who did a PhD in literature and she was fully funded for all 5-6 years. You should be able to get full or almost full funding, without needing much from a "sponsor". But you gotta play your cards right and apply to the right schools.

*Considering the US means you'll have to take the GRE and maybe TOEFL, and do very well at both. If you don't want to take these tests, then only focus on Canada. Do keep in mind that exploring the US too provides you with a much wider palette of options (particularly if you can't find funding options in Canada).
**You might wanna consider identifying what topic(s) you would be interested in researching, see this link. Also, spend a lot of time on Google researching admissions and funding for literature PhD programs in Canada (and/or the US).

ccffwx:
I want to study for a PhD in Canada but I don't have the money and there is no sponsor. What can I do? I want to help my family. I finished with a First class degree in English language and literature from NAU and as the Overall Best graduating student of the year and I'm almost done with my Masters in the same course. I want to get a fully funded sponsorship in the same course with emphasis on literature.

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Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 11 by thesoj: 3:07pm On Aug 30, 2016

Thanks for sharing. I just read it. It is stunning that Ifeanyi Ubah, a wealthy [kleptomaniac] Nigerian that can afford the best attorneys, would put together such a foolish and unsubstantiable defense to CIC. His appeal to CIC, and even the initial application, both reek of idiocy. No wonder CIC rejects so many of our applications.

lawmerchant:
Even the richest of the rich in Nigeria wants to migrate to Canada.

Ifeanyi Ubah vs Citizenship and Immigration Canada
http://canlii.ca/t/ft9c9

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Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 11 by thesoj: 4:40am On Aug 30, 2016

michV:
...But the issue i v observed from Nairaland is 69% of pgc(d) applicants are 3rd class degree holders and as i feel,a VO could be afraid of issuing you TRV even if the program relates,cos he doesn't feel your real intention is to study in Canada/you might not cope with the academic challenges and abandon your studies for hustling ...
i disassociate myself from PGC(D) arguments because some i didnt say all applicants here are complex students and they would not reveal the underlying facts of their profiles which could be exclusively behind their refusals which now result to unwarranted arguments occupying spaces/pages here on Nairaland. Till i get my own reply from Accra..i take my self back to a low key mode.

lwkmd @ 69%. How did you come up with that number? haha. Btw, I agree with most of your analysis.

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Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 11 by thesoj: 4:39am On Aug 30, 2016

Open the file on a laptop or PC, not on a phone or tablet.

ptassystems:
No reason was given. Just a short note. "Your application has been refused"

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Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 10 by thesoj: 12:07am On Aug 26, 2016

justwise:
I don't think you read my post properly or understand the arguments here.

I did bro. I am wondering if you read mine properly too. But its ok. grin

justwise:
Courses are not designed only for Nigerians or other African countries who will require a visa to enter Canada, immigration-wise.. degree to PGD/PGC is not a natural progression, its a shortcut to immigration.

Yes I strongly agree that courses are not designed only for Nigerians or Africans to enter Canada immigration wise. As a matter of fact, CIC probably sees that too many Nigerian applicants are trying to use the PGD/PGC system as a fast way to get into Canada. But this doesn't simultaneously imply that PGC/PGD programs can not be a natural academic progression for some students.

On what basis would a PGD/PGC (after a bachelors) not be a natural progression? Your response implies that everybody must get an MSc after a BSc, and that this is the only natural progression. I respectfully disagree, and the data points imply otherwise (e.g. PGD program admission requirements and course contents, CIC's historical issuance of visas to PGD/PGC applicants).

justwise:
You don't need PGD/PGC to get into Msc when you have a degree and you will struggle to convince Canadian embassy that of all the courses offered by universities and colleges that you only see PGD/PGC ones.

I see your point, but a PGC/PGD in some cases is the best program for some applicants. Your response implies that most PGD/PGC applicants (for Canada specifically) apply to such courses on the way to get an MSc, but from my observations on this thread it doesn't seem to be the case. Additionally, PGD/PGC courses in Canada can themselves be (and are often) terminal courses. Your point implies that a PGD/PGC without a masters is useless, I (and I'm sure many of the Canadian employers who hire PGC/PGD graduates) would disagree with this.

justwise:
You choose a course and at a level that shows natural progression and gives you a better chance of getting a study permit

This is where we might converge. I too think it is troubling that too many applicants see the PGD/PGC as a quick shortcut to apply for a TRV. I generally would advice anyone to get an MSc instead of a PGD/PGC but I also do recognize that PGD/PGC programs are in some cases the best or even only option for some applicants. CIC has been giving TRVs to PGD/PGC applicants for years, and there hasn't been an issue of "progression" with these programs (until now of course). That CIC may be of recent scrutinizing PGD/PGC applicants doesn't change the fact that these programs are still a natural academic progression from a BSc (in many cases).

All in all, I agree with you that MSc and PhD programs have a much better chance of TRV given that the applicant's intent is automatically more credible.

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Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 10 by thesoj: 8:54pm On Aug 25, 2016

justwise:

My question was rhetorical but your answers above shows why many are still getting refused because they failed to see the issue here.
Applying for TRV with a course that shows no progression is basically risking your money and time.
The natural progression for degree holders and sometimes work experience is Msc then Phd or another degree in another filed completely.
When you have a degree with work experience, married and probably approaching 30s and you are going for certificate course then you are a potential immigrant and not a genuine student.

You choose a course and at a level that gives you the best chance of getting TRV

Justwise, I'll have to partially disagree with you here and agree with @zeongeon. Where I agree with you is that a course that shows no progression would likely lead to a visa denial because it shows that the applicant is probably not a genuine student but just an intending immigrant.

Where I would disagree with you is your point that college programs (e.g. PGD/PGC) are not a progression after a bachelors degree. I think you reach this conclusion because you are looking from a UK/US perspective. Canadian college programs at the PGC/PGD levels are specifically geared towards applicants already with a degree (or a previous diploma in some cases) and they teach different skillsets than masters or PhD programs.

Additionally, they provide an opportunity for the student (who already has a bachelors degree) to obtain practical skills and training that s/he may not obtain from a masters program. Keep in mind that masters programs are generally more focused on concepts and theory as opposed to college programs which spin out candidates that are probably job-ready from day one. The advantage of masters programs is that they make the student more adaptable to any job (in his/her general field of study) because they provide the student a very strong theoretical, conceptual, and (sometimes) research background.

Personally I have no "emotional investment" in this topic because I am more of a BSc/MSc/PhD kind of guy (and I think they are in general more marketable/valuable), but with the right course PGC/PGD programs are certainly a progression from a BSc. Having said all these, visa officers are probably automatically suspicious of college applicants in general because admission to these programs is generally very easy unlike masters programs which usually require letters of recommendations, mailed transcripts, a good statement of purpose, etc. Masters programs also take months before issuing an admission, whereas college programs admit in days! Nonetheless, the ease of admission doesn't mean that the programs are not a valuable progression of study for many applicants.

justwise:
Applying for PGC/PGD with WAEC or GCE and at early 20s will make sense but planning to spend millions a year to do certificate course is like an asylum application

This is certainly not the case. PGD/PGC means post-graduate so you can only be admitted to such courses if you have a bachelors degree or HND (and OND in some cases). These requirements are clearly spelled out on the websites of most/all colleges.

I have two siblings in Canada, one in a MSc program and another in a PGD program (both of whom got to Canada this January). The one in the PGD program already has a co-op and an interview for a full-time job. Three of us agree that the PGD was the better fit for him, given his skills and immediate interests. Of course, the one in the MSc program is also learning a whole lot and it is the best fit for her.

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Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 10 by thesoj: 8:37pm On Aug 25, 2016

Obizee:
@ thesoj Please I am sorry if the context isnt enough and clarity wasnt seen . I was recently invited for a scholarship apprenticeship application by 2 schools mohawk and canadore college but i dont know how to go about the motivation letter, and if adding additonal document along document like a police report would help boost my chances ahead of others in getting one of the slots. would really appreciate your help.
1. on how to go about the motivational letter
2. documents needed to follow up
3. your advice, email or if i could pm you THANKS

I'm gonna try to answer you even though your question is still highly confusing and ambiguous. Is your question related to school admission application or TRV application? A police report and medicals are completely irrelevant to your admission or scholarship application so I don't understand why you are bringing them up here (assuming your question is not TRV related, which is my guess). You need to read up on your university/college admission requirements. Also, I suggest you make acquaintance with Google.

Your question on how to go about the motivational letter is extremely open-ended. You need to learn to do your own research without expecting someone else to tell you everything that you need to do. I am not trying to harsh, but your repeatedly vague questions show that you need to start doing research for yourself so you can ask more precise and informed questions. Anyways, I have no clue what a "scholarship apprenticeship" application is so you maybe if you want help you should give a brief description of what it is. In any case, go to this UC Berkeley link to read up on what a statement of purpose should address, and then modify the advice to fit your intended program and its context.

I have no clue about what documents you need to submit. Don't Mohawk College and Canadore College have websites that enumerate what documents you need to submit??

I'm very sorry that I can't accept your PM request. You can easily find answers to the questions you ask from your school website. You will get better with using Google if you start using it to do your own research. After finding some of the useful information that you might need, then I (or any of the other gurus on the thread) would be very glad to help you with more specific questions. Best.

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Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 10 by thesoj: 6:08pm On Aug 25, 2016

You can search the thread for someone at Brandon and then PM him/her.

Bleuocean:
Please my Brother is going to Brandon Manitoba next week on the 29th for studies.. pls can any body receive him in Toronto and in Brandon. pls help

Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 10 by thesoj: 6:01pm On Aug 25, 2016

Your posts are extremely vague thus making it impossible to answer you.
When you ask questions in a public forum, I would recommend that you provide enough context and clarity so that it won't be automatically ignored. You are welcome to ask your question(s) again with sufficient context.

Obizee:
Hi guys, nice job ppl God will make a way for everyone been following for quite a while now and it's been really helpful. Please guys l need your advice l recently got chosen among ppl to submit application to Mohawk and canadore college for a scholarship apprenticeship program scheduled in January, please I need guidance on what to submit alongside the application and how to make the application, especially the scholarship motivation letter stronger to beat other competitors. So I can be accepted for the program. URGENTLY please... Thanks in advance ...more blessings

Obizee:
@ thesoj,@ yemdogg
Please I still want to know if doing the medicals alongside the scholarship apprenticeship application letter would boost once chances or not thanks alot....

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Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 10 by thesoj: 9:08pm On Aug 24, 2016

sugababe101:
Hi guys,
...I plan to study in canada and apply for PR afterwards...

OPTIONS:
1.I go for a 1 year pg Diploma /certificate program in colleges like George Brown,seneca, etc. ( from research I hear it's difficult to get PR as you are given only 1 year of pgwp which may be too short to process your PR)
2. Enrol in Humber on centennial for a 2 years pg diploma/certificate. (the question is why do a 2 years pg Diploma When you are qualified for a masters degree, which obviously seems better)
3. Apply for a masters degree in any of the affordable universities. ( the problem here is, I'll have to wait till next September , as most of the universities only admit in fall semesters..

Questions:
Which among the three seems like the best option?
Is it a waste of time applying for a masters degree and then waiting till next year September? I feel like it's a long time to wait.

Option 3 is the best option, by a mile.

Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 10 by thesoj: 8:35pm On Aug 24, 2016

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Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 10 by thesoj: 8:17pm On Aug 24, 2016

@Ghostpapi, George Brown College finally responded to my fam today with an admission letter... thx.

Ghostpapi:

is the application for September intake? if it is for September I think it was quite late to apply 6weeks back and they may have volumes of applications to go thru during summer and trust me a lot of staffs 'generally' go on leave during this time lol..but I guess the program should have a January intake so if the admission comes late you can differ till January.

well any program in Technology , multimedia ,web design I think the College is very good choice , tho am not at the St James campus where your fam will be taking the program but there is a good proximity

Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 10 by thesoj: 7:07am On Aug 23, 2016

It is for January. Thanks for the response!

Ghostpapi:

is the application for September intake? if it is for September I think it was quite late to apply 6weeks back and they may have volumes of applications to go thru during summer and trust me a lot of staffs 'generally' go on leave during this time lol..but I guess the program should have a January intake so if the admission comes late you can differ till January.

well any program in Technology , multimedia ,web design I think the College is very good choice , tho am not at the St James campus where your fam will be taking the program but there is a good proximity

Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 10 by thesoj: 5:40am On Aug 23, 2016

I appreciate your quick response. The program he applied to is the advanced diploma in "Interaction Design and Development". It is at the School of Design on the St James Campus. Any thoughts?

Ghostpapi:

you are welcome... that's strange, it shouldn't take up to that plus what program is your fam applying for? the education quality is good it might depend on the program and instructor..i did have issues with some instructors here and most of it had to do with them knowing too much and don't know how to break it down to students As we all know PGD is advanced diploma they try to give you so much information within a short time it can be overwhelming tho but , a little bit of study plan will take care of that aside that ..I think everything is great..and George Brown is one of the top if not the top respected College in Toronto by employees compated to others

Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 10 by thesoj: 5:13am On Aug 23, 2016

@Ghostpapi, thanks for posting. I have a family member that just applied to George Brown College and it's been six weeks but they haven't decided on admission. This is surprising given that most colleges normally respond within a week or thereabouts. Are long admission decision times normal for George Brown?

Also, what is your opinion of the college insofar as their education quality. Thanks.

Ghostpapi:
Hey people...how ya doing...my account was de-activated ..don't know why tho I have been a silent follower on here and I learned many things on hereI want to encourage the new guys here not to give up.. those that were delayed not to stop believing ...because actually, this is just the first challenge...

if anyone is coming to a college in Toronto i might be of help depending on how close the college is, if you are coming to Geoge brown in particular then I can help 99% ...

wish you all well and best of luck

Ghost

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Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 10 by thesoj: 3:00pm On Aug 21, 2016

michV, do realize that CIC Lagos likely knows about the existence of this thread, and posts that commend/encourage immigration violations in Canada may justify being harsher on current and future Nigerian applicants.

I fully agree with yemdogg's post above.

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Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 10 by thesoj: 8:09am On Aug 21, 2016

Totally agreed bro. You are always on point.

Onyeoma3:

[b]The boss, I agree with you on your 1st paragraph. In that case, it's better left out. Thanks for the heads up.

About PGDs and PR, my point is that a masters graduate in Ontario that doesn't get a PROFESSIONAL job after graduation can get PR thru the PNP program. This is not possible for PGD graduates. Also, the point based system for PR thru EE as someone earlier pointed out favours Masters and PhD graduates more than PGD. I have a very close friend that did 3 years College program and has been working since the last 2-3years on a professional job, his PGWP is expiring soon and his point on the pool is not up to the minimum. He was faced with only 2 options... 1)Leaving Canada 2)Going back to school .
He had to choose going back to school to remain legally in Canada and will pay another 1 year tuition fees.

On getting jobs after graduation, no one is spared. I know of a Masters graduate in Chemical Engineering at uWaterloo that didn't get a job for more than a year. There are many such similar cases for masters graduates. Whereas there are PGD graduates that finished and got very good jobs upon graduation. What matters most at the end of the day is what you have to offer to the company as an individual not the certificate.

We're making the same points though, but coming from different angles. I agree with your points 100%, just made my points clearer so I won't be misconstrued.

Much respect!!

[/b]

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Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 10 by thesoj: 5:39am On Aug 21, 2016

Bro I agree with you a lot but I don't think the letter should contain info about how you want to improve their workforce. The claim about improving their workforce shows that the applicant is an intending immigrant that is already intending to stay in Canada even before s/he lands in Canada. The study permit is a non-immigant visa, so making statements about intent to work may be counterproductive.

About PGDs, while I hear your views that some PGDs couldn't get jobs, this may not be the norm. For example, Ontario makes it very easy to get PR if you get a job in certain areas (science, programming, engineering, etc) and the PR requirements has nothing to do with if you have a PGD or masters (I'm too lazy to dig up the link). It is also true that PhDs and masters graduates (in Ontario) have a separate accelerated route to PR through provincial nomination (even without a job offer). In any case, I know several Nigerian PGD students that left Naija this January (studying programming related courses) who already have co-op jobs with companies (one of them has a job at Blackberry).

I do fully agree with you though that it is unnecessary and probably incorrect (or at least unsubstantiable) to tell CIC or whomever that masters applicants are being treated better.

Onyeoma3:
[b] Hello guys,

The rate at which the thread went fast in the last few days got me thinking if there's a rain of good news on the applications for Colleges from CIC. I was wrong though.
I saw a format of a mail someone sent to the Immigration minister. Unfortunately, that mail won't be very effective (sorry to be blunt about it). This is because you left laying down your complaints professionally and focused more on complaining about the Master's and PhD receiving preferential treatment. More like being jealous about the positive outcome of their applications.

A better way would have been thanking them for this opportunity of coming into Canada to develop their workforce with our skills to start with. Then proceed to sell your skills a bit, then present the challenge you're having with CIC in your home country, then thank him in advance for the anticipated positive outcome. And finally, include your name. (This is best if you've filed a CSE and no response yet because you'll include it that your application is past the normal processing time and you've filed the CSE according to their instruction but no response yet). Doing it this way is most likely to yield positive outcomes. Sending a mail and hiding your name renders the mail invalid cos it has no identify. And those using multiple email addresses, do you know that when the mail is tracked further, the IP address is from the same system and doesn't make sense(not fully sure how this works though).

Honestly they don't care about your feelings but what you have to offer them, so by sending a professional mail, you're selling your skills further and laying your complaints too. Hence, killing 2 birds with 1 stone.

Also, instead of complaining on every page, why not start making intensive research with that same time into universities that might accept you and proceed with application as a plan B, if at the end your application is approved, you might even decide to attend the university instead.

Finally, some of our brothers that have attended Colleges in the past might have contributed to this plight the College applicants are currently facing. Some leave their studies and start hustling for money . Also, at the end of the PGWP, while the masters and PhD graduates in Ontario qualify for PNP and get PR, the College graduates that couldn't get their PR because they're not eligible for PNP and couldn't meet up for express entry end up doing all sorts of illegal things to remain in Canada. Some that have US visit visa migrate to the States and stay instead while waiting for any good news. I mix a lot with friends and hear stories. So I got my facts right.

I pray that at the end of this delay, the qualified College applicants will be greatly favored so that everyone can come to Maple land and pursue their dreams. [/b]

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Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 10 by thesoj: 12:48am On Aug 20, 2016

They probably haven't replied you because they have provided almost all the necessary info on their websites. Germans are very principled people so I wouldn't be surprised if they ignore emails for which the answers have been clearly provided already on their website.

Anyways, in order to not derail this thread it is best if you ask your question on the German thread. It is not clear what your question is though. Here's the German thread:
https://www.nairaland.com/3052025/general-german-visa-enquiries-part

Also here's a website that can help you filter schools, courses, etc:
www.daad.de/deutschland/studienangebote/international-programs/en/

Do keep in mind that Germans are a very organized people so you need to be detail oriented and be willing to do all your due diligence if you indeed want to go there.

ziggy3579:
Bro can u pls advice me on how to go about application for admission(master) into a German university. I have mailed tons of skools but they don't reply their mails

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Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 10 by thesoj: 12:39am On Aug 20, 2016

@MichV, PGWP is not restricted to any province. You can use it to work in any province you wish.

metrecube:

You want to play ijebu. why not the two schools. But I'm not too sure if you can apply for pgwp outside your study province. thesoj should clarify this. I mean is it possible to study in Quebec province and apply for pgwp in Ontario? I think you can but I'm not too sure.

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Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 10 by thesoj: 11:34pm On Aug 19, 2016

Totally agree. The Germany thread is also amazing. The US student visa thread for some reason is full of a lot of fluff... its signal to noise ratio is very low though there's some really good info there too.

michV:
i have been to that thread,it never seems to be responsive like people here do.this thread is the best amongst all other study threads i v visited on NL.I have asked this question and it is lying there unanswered for the past weeks.na jump and pass dem dey do there

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Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 10 by thesoj: 11:31pm On Aug 19, 2016

The thing to keep in mind though is that you don't have to settle in Quebec even if you go to school there. Additionally, Montreal is inexpensive (given its size) and is one of the best places in North America for a young person to live in. I'll say flat out that it's my favorite North American city. Additionally Montreal is a fully bilingual city so it's not like you'll be lost if you can't speak French although I do agree that learning some French would be of importance if you want to eventually settle there. I was there for a week last month, and I have some friends there.

Vancouver is extremely beautiful and is also a fantastic place BUT the cost of living is extremely high!!!! Like, very very very expensive on average. Just FYI. But as I mentioned earlier, you don't have to settle down in the city you go to school in.

@MichV pls keep these factors in mind.

metrecube:
michV, Concordia university is in Quebec WC is French speaking province of Canada. Settling in Quebec after your program maybe somehow unless you can speak French. I will advice you to apply to university of British Columbia, its application fee free for now. You have nothing to loose they won't even ask for your original transcript until you are admitted. Also try ryerson and western university, they do admit students with 3.5 cgpa for their meng program. Ottawa is good too but they may ask for English Test if you have graduated for like 3 years. All the best.

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Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 10 by thesoj: 11:05pm On Aug 19, 2016

Unfortunately I don't. The countries I am most conversant with (education wise) are the US, Germany, and Canada.
I think @standupguy is probably an expert at Aussie stuff although he mentioned that the new proof of funding requirements are a bit more stringent than when he applied for his visa. I cursorily read about it and it seems you need to show a lot of funds, but I don't know the detail sha. The Australian student visa thread may help. Cheers bro.

michV:
@thesoj my utmost greetings! Please do you have idea of this Australia NEW proof of funding requirement for study permit application?

Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 10 by thesoj: 10:33pm On Aug 19, 2016

Haha. Let's not talk about this here cos whenever the religion topic gets discussed (with atheists) people can get really agitated, hyped up, incredulous, and angry. lol. You are welcome to send me a PM if you want to discuss further. I definitely don't believe in claims about the existence of gods, satan, demons & spirits though. Edited: If any god(s) unambiguously reveals itself in the clouds to me and everyone else at the same time (just to be sure I'm not hallucinating or brainwashed) then I will believe, lol.

NonelikeGod:
Aah I see, you were very curious indeed...just like Saul before he became Paul.
In other words you don't believe in God? The thought of it makes me want to cry for you Nna. Many Americans are either Luke warm Christians or atheist because it's convenient for them.
My guy, youl be very useful in the kingdom of God trust me. You seem like such a selfless, generous soul. But then again that's the kind of people sat an is interested in, he doesn't go after useless people or people who have nothing to offer.

Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 10 by thesoj: 10:02pm On Aug 19, 2016

lol. I don't want to derail the thread sha. Let's just say I used to be super duper Christian until I did a lot of curious reading on world history (starting from 2500 years ago), history of religions, history of the Bible's compilation (the Emperor Constantine's role in particular), evidence for Jesus' existence/resurrection, etc.

If you want to chat a lot more about this, you can send me a PM and we can talk more. Do keep in mind though that I know the Bible like mad! And when I was Christian I used to have so called "spiritual experiences" lol, but the "experiences" make more naturalistic sense to me now.

Anyways, I don't wanna derail the thread. Apologies y'all. grin

NonelikeGod:
Why am i not surprised?
Receive Jesus today.
I don't know you but I pray for you to receive Jesus the Saviour. You are obviously a very intelligent young man; What shall it profit you if you lose your soul in the end. Not judging you, just telling you to receive Jesus.

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