dbeautyful:
For student new comers in BC, you can take advantage of the promotional offer on the Koodo network: $40 for 20GB with speeds of Up to 100 Mbps
*Koodo is a sister company to Telus

$40 for a paltry 20GB internet in a month? That sounds crazy. How about wifi unlimited connection costs?

ednut1:
yes

Thank you!

Hi guys,I want to book a Turkish Airlines flight to Calgary.There's a 15hour layover at Montréal Airpot.Ethiopian Airlines has a similar cost but much less transit time,but I want a new experience as I have used Ethiopian Airlines many times before. My question is is it permitted to leave Montréal Airpot during the 15-hour transit time to go see friends/do some sight-seeing?

Thank you so much everyone who contributed in making our journey to PR a success.May the Lord richly bless you.

Category: FSW-O
NOC: 4031
ITA: October 12( CRS 537)
AOR: November 25th
BIL/MED: 7th Dec, completed 8th Dec
ADR: 7th Dec( IMM5475-Authorization to release information to spouse)
GU1: December 8th
No further GU
20th December raised PCC LOE by Webform
RFV: February 2nd 2023 from CPC Ottawa
PVO: CIO Sidney
SVO: CPC Ottawa
COR: Cameroon

No VRs
Family of 3

Passport submission: Friday 03/Feb/2023
Acknowledgement of Reception: Monday 06/02/2023
Counterfoil: 07/02/2023
Passport collection: 08/02/23

I'll be moving to Calgary, AB by the end of May, God willing.Will use the next 3months to prepare ourselves for the next phase of our lives

Onlineise:
Reading through the different posts and comments here, I must say a lot has changed and evolved since Part 1 of this thread. It’s been 5 years, of being a PR and now awaiting Citizenship callup. Started the whole journey on here, right from Part 1 of the thread. This is wishing you Ladies and Gents all the luck as you prepare your apps and patience as you await results.

As a way to give back, I live in Calgary, AB and work in 1 of the top banks as a Senior FA. Anybody landing and needing help with accommodation, transportation from airport and info on basic banking needs on landing can hit me up. I may be able to make referrals or recommendations. It’s pro bono as well.

Once again, all the best y’all.

Blessings for your kindness and congratulations on your successful journey.Please drop your email so we can reach out to you.Thank you.

PruGreat:


Just like those above me have said, if being close to immigrants is the main propeller to move to Airdrie, then you have more reasons to stay in Calgary.

When I was renting, my rent was cheaper here in Calgary than a comparable unit in Airdrie. I also spent less time commuting and do not think of evening hold-ups. And when buying a house, they don't build or sell for emotions, you get what you pay for, and you'll get something within your budget in Calgary.

Welcome in advance.

Thank you so much. Which areas of Calgary would you suggest for settlement? Young family of 3.

PruGreat:


Quiet, Neat, and early morning + closing time traffic to and fro Calgary. Houses were cheaper there last year but prices are dropping in Calgary already.

Thanks for your reply.Would you recommend it for a start for newcomers? I've been doing alot of research and I'm mostly choosing for its cheaper homes both for renting and buying.And I'm hoping commuting to and fro isn't too far from Calgary Downtown as I plan to open a business and don't want to be very far from immigrant population

cochtrane:


4. Start building projects, even if it means branching off of what some other people have done. This is important and is often the most effective way to learn.

5. Join communities and find motivation there. Try to join Nigerian communities, not foreign ones. Seeing the people you know (or feel you know) do things you want to do can be a great motivation. Besides, you can find a lot of collaboration opportunities there.

6. Keep practicing and don’t hesitate to start putting your CV out for internship positions. If you get interviews for such positions, be open and let them know your situation. Some may in fact take you up.

7. What I think is the God-level is going for a master’s degree in your field of choosing. Yes, having a master’s degree isn’t that important for the job market. But trust me, if you are able to complete a master’s degree in Canada or the US in an excellent University, you can do that job. Not only is the work intensive enough to set you straight, it also will help you a lot in your job applications. While employers may not be particular about a master's degree, it does set your CV apart from the others, especially if it is from an excellent university.

8. Above all, you should know that you are not alone here. Several people have accomplished exactly what you want to accomplish, so it’s not rocket science. Sorry to say, there’s nothing fantastic about it. You can do it just as many other people from varying backgrounds have done it. I can start counting off the top of my head now those who I know personally who have made this transition successfully and are flourishing in their field at the moment. You can’t imagine the feeling of accomplishment that comes with it.

9. Finally, never stop learning. No matter what you do, never for once fold your hands, sit down, and think you have arrived. Never ever stop learning.

Wowwwwww thank you so much for taking out your time to clarify,educate and expantiate for me.All screenshotted and saved and will commit to in the months ahead.

Actually,I'm leaning more towards front end dev but doubt how fruitful or necessary it is compared to software dev or backend.Infact,I already started HTML/CSS and JS but didn't complete the course but understood basics.I cannot underestimate the importance the importance of inclass learning especially as I have alot of intraday commitments.

Hi guys in the IT sector,I'd like to move to Calgary,Alberta as PR(already submitted application) next year with wife and 1year old son.I'm a mining engineer with no professional experience and have been a self employed trilingual(English/French/Chinese) international electronics dropshipper for 4.5years.I'm trying to lay down a settlement plan.I wish to implore your advice on what you could recommend for me as I wish to transition into IT.I do not want to work as a mining engineer.I'm 28,willing to get into software development then blockchain dev.Willing to withstand a year or two of hardship for training purposes.What type of survival jobs can I get into and also what study loan options are there?

Mauriss:
I salute una! I moved a month ago to Airdrie, AB. I haven't been able to find any good barber. My Airdrie people, any suggestions??

How's Airdrie? That's exactly where I'm looking to move to with my family next year.

I lived in China from 3rd September 2013 to 6th September 2020.
PCC states I had no offence in my time of stay from 26th September 2013 to 6th September 2020.So a 3weeks mistake.
I clocked 18 on 26th February 2014, and I am only obligated theoretically to provide PCC for my age after 18.
So you see there is a mistake on my PCC before I was 18 but this shouldn't be a problem according to IRCC rules.
I already submitted my application with a LOE.Already got BIL/MED.
Should I fear being rejected? If yes what do you suggest to do?

Hi everyone,
I lived in China from 3rd September 2013 to 6th September 2020.
China PCC states I had no offence in my time of stay from 26th September 2013 to 6th September 2020.So a 3weeks mistake.
I clocked 18 on 26th February 2014, and I am only obligated theoretically to provide PCC for my age after 18.
So you see there is a mistake on my PCC before I was 18 but this shouldn't be a problem according to IRCC rules.
I already submitted my application with a LOE.Already got BIL/MED.
Should I fear being rejected? If yes what do you suggest to do?

Ontarioo:
No. Only user interface and user experience design (UI/UX)

Modified: Data science is available now

Please add me to the UI/UX group.pm.

Hi guys,
Can I use an unregistered business as POF(unregistered hence no tax payments)?In this case, will proof of transactions be enough?
Note: I also have a registered fully operational business, but the POF I accumulated did not come from it.

Hi guys,
Any advice about loans? Took a loan post ITA which I don't want to let the IRCC know.It is not associated to our POF account but rather salary account.I fear they may think we took the loan for our POF(This isn't the case as our POF pre ITA was at 90% already).
Any risk I stand by not declaring? Or if I must mention then how do I possibly convince them it's not for POF?
Note: My wife is main applicant and took the loan with her salary account.Meanwhile the POF account is my account which she has all rights of access to.

Faaz09:
Hi everyone,

I am at a crossroad.My CRS score is 493 but my IELTS expires on 21st Nov and my WES 23rd Nov. I am honestly frustrated because it took me several attempts(been writing since early 2017)to get this score and now I don’t know if scores would drop to that level before 21st. I have everything ready to apply as soon as I get ITA but I am really pensive. What do you advise? Should I rewrite another IELTS or remain hopeful. I am honestly tired.

Personally,I would say you should prepare all your documents at once so as to submit within a week of reception of ITA.You will receive ITA by the 9th of November or earlier.I don't see the need to rush to pay for IELTS/ECA right now.It's better you wait out your chances and it doesn't work than to rush to redo them now.

mcstan18:


Reference letter only is fine, if it contains all the information required. It also won't be a bad idea to fling in one or two months' payslip(s), but the contracts and tax forms appear to be an overkill. Except of course you are an entrepreneur.

Thank you very much!

Hi everyone,
Do you recommend adding payslips, contracts, tax forms for Express Entry foreign work experience proof or reference letter only is okay?

Hi everyone,
Glad to receive an ITA today with 538points.
Please how can I do proof of funds for an online unregistered business?(Granted I can show customer payment history).
Also is a deposit of $CAD2000 post ITA big enough to need supporting documents?

Do I need to justify a deposit of $CAD 2000-3000 in my EE POF post ITA?
How does one justify funds from an online unregistered business(dropshipping)?

GraciousWords:


.....you were 18 for the other half of the time you were there...you became 18 in Feb 2014 but you only left Shanghai in Aug 2014.....

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/apply-permanent-residence/police-certificates.html says:

You don’t need to give us police certificates for any period of time before you were 18 years old or for time spent in Canada = you need to give them PCC for ANY period of time AFTER you turned 18....you gerrit?

Got it thanks, but I thought PCC isn't done per city but encompasses the entire stay in the said country irrespective of the number of cities one lived in the said country?

Hi guys
So in my travel history, I arrived Shanghai, China in September 2013 where I studied for a year.I was still 17 at that time.I reached 18 by February 2014.And I left Shanghai permanently to another city(Xuzhou) in August 2014.
I studied in Xuzhou till 2020 and I have done my PCC for Xuzhou.My question is do I still need to do PCC for when I was at Shanghai given I was under 18 for half the time I was there?

Adex2442:
Evening guys a friend's WES timeline just changed to this. Does it mean they received the transcript?

No.3 says transcript accepted
But No. 4 says not received

Accepted means the school has already confirmed with WES that it is a valid degree taken from their institution.

njambert:
Feeling distraught right now.My wife is our PA for Express Entry.Her IELTS score just came in Band 8 at L8.5 R8.5 W6.5 S7.5.Missed the golden score by a 0.5. I will create our profile today but what do you guys suggest?
To go in for a remark or register for a new test? The only available test dates in my area are Oct 4th and 18th CBT.Our score is at about 472 with this score.
She already took TEF and our ECAs completed.

Hi everyone.
Happy to inform you that by God's bountiful grace the EOR was successful.
Wife's Writing score changed from 6.5 to 7.This guarantees we will be selected in the next draw.
I want to ask though,will the TRF Number change as a new TRF will be issued? Because I will be using the current TRF Number for our EE profile

nymphomaniac:
is she not being paid during leave? Isn’t leave a policy for most companies? Why are you seeing problems where there are non?

It's a paid leave

Hi guys,
October will make my wife who is our PA exactly 3years of experience.However, she took a paid maternity leave since August.Will this affect her work experience?As in will it still count as 3years?
Note;employer has no issue signing reference letter as 3 full years of employment.

Hi guys,
I studied in China for 7years till 2020.My wife is our PA and I am the accompanying spouse.Do I need a PCC from China as accompanying spouse?
Also,we went for a one-week honeymoon in Dubai in 2021.Do we need to state these and also get PCC from Dubai?

Andyosifo:
If you have the money, apply for remark and enrol for another IELTS. In my case that is what I did, fortunately, there was an upgrade in the remark.

Did the results come out before you wrote another IELTS?If yes what percentage were you refunded?
I applied for a remark today. Haven't paid for another yet though.

GraciousWords:


Pls study page 1.

Especially the section on IELTS tables and the section on CRS grid (not calculator). She got a CLB 8 in IELTS Writing, that's the problem. You sef don talk am say she miss 7 by 0.5..... 7.5 (CLB 10 is the golden score in Writing btw, 7 in Writing is onlt CLB 9)...all this and more on page 1 links. Remark and also plan to rewrite in case the remark does not change things.

Study that CRS grid, it's the key to seeing CRS points that you are leaving on the table.

CLB7 in all 4 for TEF should give her at least 62 points as well.

Also may be possible that the October 2019 to September 2022 WE is not counting as 3 years yet.

Thank you so much.I have been doing some research and this just confirms my findings.

ednut1:
use crs tool to check for discrepancies

I used the tools before submitting my profile,it showed we were at 484.But upon submitting we are at 472.I'm really distraught

Hi guys,I have an issue.
So today,I submitted our EE profile with wife as PA.
With IELTS LRWS 8.5/8.5.6.5/7.5. We have a CRS of 472.She is a secondary school teacher with 3 academic school years of work experience.She started teacher in October 2019 and has clocked over 1800hrs teaching.She had only 13points for Foreign Work Experience on her EE profile instead of 25.What is the problem?
Also she had 118 in IELTS CRS points.Is remarking/ retaking IELTS with minimum 7 in writing going to substantially increase our scores?