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Canada raises study permit, visitor visa processing times for Nigerians
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Nigerians applying for Canadian study permits and visitor visas now face longer processing times, according to the latest update from IRCC.
- Nigerians applying for Canadian study permits and visitor visas now face longer processing times, according to the latest update from IRCC.
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- Canada raises study permit, visitor visa processing times for Nigerians
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- Left: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
- Center: Nigerians applying for Canadian study permits and visitor visas now face longer processing times, according to the latest update from IRCC. Read More: https://punchng.com/canada-raises-study-permit-visitor-visa-processing-times-for-nigerians/
- Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
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