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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Legitmenaija: 1:18pm On Apr 26, 2023
Looking forward to the day I will join this thread legally.

Lord, please do it for me 🙏🙏🙏🙏.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by greenverte(f): 4:46pm On Apr 26, 2023
tenderjunkie:
Good day guys.

Please is driver's extract the same as international driving license?

I went to an FRSC office today and they had no idea what driver's extract was. Until I told them it was meant to be used abroad then they told me to do the international driving license.

Should I go ahead with the international driving license?

It's mostly called driving record/history.
International driver's license is useless in Canada.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by greenverte(f): 4:48pm On Apr 26, 2023
Please how best do I go about getting an apartment (2BR) in London, Ontario or any city around?
I have searched severally but couldn't get one.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by tenderjunkie: 4:52pm On Apr 26, 2023
greenverte:


It's mostly called driving record/history.
International driver's license is useless in Canada.
Thank you
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Pearlyfaze: 10:56pm On Apr 26, 2023
Hi Guys, thank you for all the informations you are giving here for free.
Please I have some questions.
We are in the UK been here since 2021. But I have continous urge to go to Canada. With this new Nova Scotia Nursing Board Registration, I am thinking of using this to come in. But I have fears.
Will Canada be better than the UK for us.
My wife is a Nurse and I am a Business Analyst.
In fours time we will get our ILR aka PR at a fee of ÂŁ10k.
From my research and understanding, assuming we enter Canada this year with work permit, we will be getting PR earlier at $1400 Canadian Dollars.

I need someone to help with information on life in Nova Scotia. I will really appreciate facts on cost of rent for a 3-4 bedroom flat/house.
Schooling for children and Family values.
Tax and bills.

Both myself and wife gets taxed 40% and when we return home with the 60%, we will pay Local Government tax aka Council tax. Then after 5years of this taxing I will have to pay ÂŁ10,000 for ILR aka PR na this one dey vex me pass.
Youkay have not been bad But that PR money dey vex me.
Please help.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by moyin3097: 12:28am On Apr 27, 2023
Hello guys. I’m looking for a shared apartment in north york or anywhere else close to Seneca, newham campus🙏🏾
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by AirBay: 1:36am On Apr 27, 2023
ednut1:
the Chinese are rich and have money to buy those franchise. The Indians come together to buy the franchises like gas station and fast food. Unfortunately we are a one man mopol. We don’t really trust each other or some have had bad experiences. 3 Indian families can stay in one house so that they can acquire it faster and use the equity to buy other houses. Ordinary mother in law or sibling of the other spouse comes to visit some Nigerians are always irritated and want them gone asap 🤣🤣

Nigerians are still very far from coming together to achieve a goal. Ordinary purchase/ shipping of vehicles and parts from calagry to naija.. some 9ja ppl dy hide the infos of where to get them very cheap.

I met an Indian neurologist, he imports Mangos to Canada..Doctor wy dy import mango...he belongs to a group and they have been doing this together for 15years.

I wish our people can just come together for a reasonable goal. They can gather for parties, gossips, drinking e.t.c Nothing positive undecided

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by sirabbey(m): 2:56am On Apr 27, 2023
Pearlyfaze:
Hi Guys, thank you for all the informations you are giving here for free.
Please I have some questions.
We are in the UK been here since 2021. But I have continous urge to go to Canada. With this new Nova Scotia Nursing Board Registration, I am thinking of using this to come in. But I have fears.
Will Canada be better than the UK for us.
My wife is a Nurse and I am a Business Analyst.
In fours time we will get our ILR aka PR at a fee of ÂŁ10k.
From my research and understanding, assuming we enter Canada this year with work permit, we will be getting PR earlier at $1400 Canadian Dollars.

I need someone to help with information on life in Nova Scotia. I will really appreciate facts on cost of rent for a 3-4 bedroom flat/house.
Schooling for children and Family values.
Tax and bills.

Both myself and wife gets taxed 40% and when we return home with the 60%, we will pay Local Government tax aka Council tax. Then after 5years of this taxing I will have to pay ÂŁ10,000 for ILR aka PR na this one dey vex me pass.
Youkay have not been bad But that PR money dey vex me.
Please help.

Getting your papers will certainly be faster and cheaper than in the UK but only you can decide what really is the best for you considering your unique situation. Taxation varies by province but the least tax in Canada is around 22 to 25%, if you have children however, you will get freebies in the guise of Child-Care Benefits from both the Federal Government and Provincial Government to alleviate the tax pinch on your finances. There are tonnes of Government-sponsored programs to get you integrated into Canadian society and land a good job, you just need to dedicated and discipline. It is almost guaranteed that you if you come into Canada as a PR, you will get your Citizenship in 3years.

I have no first-hand experience with living in Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia, PEI, Nunavut etc) except that they are smaller provinces compared to Mainland Canada (Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta, BC & Sask) and they sometimes have tax incentives over mainland Canada. In all, if you don't mind the weather, you can not go wrong with immigrating to Canada, other things being equal.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Omobolarin: 3:58am On Apr 27, 2023
Hi guys,
Does anyone know the waiting time to get Nigerian passport renewed in ottawa
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by jimpix11: 4:59am On Apr 27, 2023
Pearlyfaze:
Hi Guys, thank you for all the informations you are giving here for free.
Please I have some questions.
We are in the UK been here since 2021. But I have continous urge to go to Canada. With this new Nova Scotia Nursing Board Registration, I am thinking of using this to come in. But I have fears.
Will Canada be better than the UK for us.
My wife is a Nurse and I am a Business Analyst.
In fours time we will get our ILR aka PR at a fee of ÂŁ10k.
From my research and understanding, assuming we enter Canada this year with work permit, we will be getting PR earlier at $1400 Canadian Dollars.

I need someone to help with information on life in Nova Scotia. I will really appreciate facts on cost of rent for a 3-4 bedroom flat/house.
Schooling for children and Family values.
Tax and bills.

Both myself and wife gets taxed 40% and when we return home with the 60%, we will pay Local Government tax aka Council tax. Then after 5years of this taxing I will have to pay ÂŁ10,000 for ILR aka PR na this one dey vex me pass.
Youkay have not been bad But that PR money dey vex me.
Please help.

I lived in UK for couple of years....Personally, I prefer Canada. The more I see the crown spending that TAX+NI the angrier I get..lol.

I miss the UK.. clubs, relationships, friends, girls, clubs

I lived in Birmingham, now residing in Calgary, no doubt you can never compare the lifestyle. If I were you I will plan my escape now.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Gajagojo: 5:57am On Apr 27, 2023
Pearlyfaze:
Hi Guys, thank you for all the informations you are giving here for free.
Please I have some questions.
We are in the UK been here since 2021. But I have continous urge to go to Canada. With this new Nova Scotia Nursing Board Registration, I am thinking of using this to come in. But I have fears.
Will Canada be better than the UK for us.
My wife is a Nurse and I am a Business Analyst.
In fours time we will get our ILR aka PR at a fee of ÂŁ10k.
From my research and understanding, assuming we enter Canada this year with work permit, we will be getting PR earlier at $1400 Canadian Dollars.

I need someone to help with information on life in Nova Scotia. I will really appreciate facts on cost of rent for a 3-4 bedroom flat/house.
Schooling for children and Family values.
Tax and bills.

Both myself and wife gets taxed 40% and when we return home with the 60%, we will pay Local Government tax aka Council tax. Then after 5years of this taxing I will have to pay ÂŁ10,000 for ILR aka PR na this one dey vex me pass.
Youkay have not been bad But that PR money dey vex me.
Please help.
Vex ?You make life decisions based on emotions.
Do you think you will like living in Canada . Will your family like it.
I suggest you go to visit during winter for like a week or two.
If you can get residency in both countries it is good,always better to have options.
Just remember a Hunter who pursued two animals at once might end up catching none.
Focus

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Happygirl5: 6:23am On Apr 27, 2023
jjohndoe83:

You can reach them on the website. I have no name or contact information. Send an email and hopefully you’d get a response.


Hi there
Do you remember how long it took to register your baby in Alberta thru Vital Statistics?
It mentions on the website that it takes 3 weeks average but and then only I can apply for birth certificate.
Do you know how long it took for you?
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by rotinho: 9:39am On Apr 27, 2023
olasubomy:


Send me an e-mail and I would share info regarding areas you can search.
Kindly drop your email please, I have similar experience
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nobody: 3:16pm On Apr 27, 2023
Omobolarin:
Hi guys,
Does anyone know the waiting time to get Nigerian passport renewed in ottawa

Hello, please I need guidance on how you were able to get your renewal done at Ottawa
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by chrisoo(m): 6:22pm On Apr 27, 2023
moyin3097:
Hello guys. I’m looking for a shared apartment in north york or anywhere else close to Seneca, newham campus🙏🏾
Hello Guys,
For those searching for Student Accommodation or similar facilities, you can try this link. My school recommended it and I got mine from it. Just type the name of your school and it will showcase apartments and rooms near your school and the estimated distance to your school. Good Luck! https://www.places4students.com

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by njambert: 6:49pm On Apr 27, 2023
Pearlyfaze:
Hi Guys, thank you for all the informations you are giving here for free.
Please I have some questions.
We are in the UK been here since 2021. But I have continous urge to go to Canada. With this new Nova Scotia Nursing Board Registration, I am thinking of using this to come in. But I have fears.
Will Canada be better than the UK for us.
My wife is a Nurse and I am a Business Analyst.
In fours time we will get our ILR aka PR at a fee of ÂŁ10k.
From my research and understanding, assuming we enter Canada this year with work permit, we will be getting PR earlier at $1400 Canadian Dollars.

I need someone to help with information on life in Nova Scotia. I will really appreciate facts on cost of rent for a 3-4 bedroom flat/house.
Schooling for children and Family values.
Tax and bills.

Both myself and wife gets taxed 40% and when we return home with the 60%, we will pay Local Government tax aka Council tax. Then after 5years of this taxing I will have to pay ÂŁ10,000 for ILR aka PR na this one dey vex me pass.
Youkay have not been bad But that PR money dey vex me.
Please help.

I have no experience with any of the two countries above.Will be moving to Calgary in a few weeks time,having lived in China for 7yrs( great place,just not having favourable laws for longterm stay and lack of some freedoms).I think your choice of movement should weigh far above the PR fees.Because in the grand scheme of things,the PR fees are negligible compared to the longterm benefits you will get regardless which country you choose.So you need to weigh the pros and cons of both the UK and Canada, and thoroughly go through these with your wife.
There are already generalities between both countries that we all know.You have to dig deeper before deciding.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by megastu(m): 7:49pm On Apr 27, 2023
Not exactly. I used International driver's license for 6 months in Canada
greenverte:


It's mostly called driving record/history.
International driver's license is useless in Canada.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by megastu(m): 7:50pm On Apr 27, 2023
Two weeks max
ediblesz:


Hello, please I need guidance on how you were able to get your renewal done at Ottawa
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nobody: 9:07pm On Apr 27, 2023
megastu:
Two weeks max

What I don’t understand is the postal envelop part…can you pls explain the steps if you have done it before pls? Thanks
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by peejayT: 3:08am On Apr 28, 2023
Omobolarin:
Hi guys,
Does anyone know the waiting time to get Nigerian passport renewed in ottawa

After capturing?? It takes 10days

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by peejayT: 3:09am On Apr 28, 2023
ediblesz:


What I don’t understand is the postal envelop part…can you pls explain the steps if you have done it before pls? Thanks

That is the envelope they will put your new passport in when sending it back to you. Both the old and the new
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nobody: 9:59am On Apr 28, 2023
peejayT:


That is the envelope they will put your new passport in when sending it back to you. Both the old and the new

It’s like I have to take the envelope to the post office first and pay for return delivery to my address and a get a tracking number?
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by peejayT: 10:08am On Apr 28, 2023
ediblesz:


It’s like I have to take the envelope to the post office first and pay for return delivery to my address and a get a tracking number?


No, you’re only buying the envelope from post office. They will tell you the rest in the Nigerian embassy

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nobody: 10:12am On Apr 28, 2023
peejayT:



No, you’re only buying the envelope from post office. They will tell you the rest in the Nigerian embassy

Ok, thanks so much 🙏🏻
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nobody: 10:30am On Apr 28, 2023
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No, you’re only buying the envelope from post office. They will tell you
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by njambert: 11:33am On Apr 28, 2023
Hi guys,
Will be in Calgary by the end of the month,God willing.I need a 3bedroom house/townhouse/basement starting June 1st.No pets, no smoking.
Family of three.Willing to pay 3months+1month damage deposit upfront.1year lease atleast.
Budget $1800-2200 with utilities.The cheaper the better.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by njambert: 8:19am On Apr 29, 2023
ishift:
FOR NEWCOMERS (PR VISA-COPR OR STUDENT VISA) COMING TO CALGARY:
We understand that moving to a new country can be both exciting and overwhelming. That's why we have created this guide specifically tailored to help you settle down in Calgary.
Whether you have just landed or are planning to come to Calgary, this guide contains all the information you need to make the transition smooth. From finding accommodation and employment to learning about the local culture and customs, we've got you covered.
Even if you're not coming to Calgary but to another city in Canada, you'll still find most of the information in this guide useful.
We hope this guide will be a valuable resource for you as you start your new life in Canada. Welcome to Calgary, and we wish you all the best!
You can download a copy of the guide here:
https://www.nca-calgary.com/newcomer-assistance-program/
We also have a dedicated WhatsApp group to help you settle down in your new home.
To join the Nigerian newcomers group on WhatsApp:

PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO "newcomers@nca-calgary.com" with your:
1.Name
2.Date of arrival or estimated date of arrival
3.Whatsapp contact
4.Where you got this information
This initiative is being organized by the Nigerian Canadian Association of Calgary (NCAC) to help newcomers feel welcomed and supported as they start their new lives in Canada.
We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to our vibrant community in Calgary.
NCAC WEBSITE
https://g.co/kgs/KHfkdu

Wow.
Is this exclusively for Nigerians?

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by elainemia(f): 7:25pm On Apr 29, 2023
Please I’m landing Canada in July. Should I change my naira to CAD now or can I wait and change in Canada when I open an account?
PS: I have a close friend whose account I can use.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by letsfarmnigeria: 2:10am On Apr 30, 2023
megastu:
Not exactly. I used International driver's license for 6 months in Canada

Was this recognized when u went for your G license because I heard it's only extracts they consider
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by letsfarmnigeria: 2:12am On Apr 30, 2023
elainemia:
Please I’m landing Canada in July. Should I change my naira to CAD now or can I wait and change in Canada when I open an account?
PS: I have a close friend whose account I can use.

Change your naira to Usd when u arrive you can easily change the Usd to Canadian dollars because inflation in Nigeria seems to be driving up the Usd
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Sayo007: 2:19am On Apr 30, 2023
Hello please I just sent you an email kindly respond am also in Calgary
Sochieke:


Although I just came like one week. you can reach out to me. Always here on this thread

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