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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nche95(m): 7:43am On Oct 06, 2023 |
orjohn24:I thought they said People with VV can now get work and switch their visa to work visa . |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by njambert: 9:34am On Oct 06, 2023 |
On the otherhand, you get better/diverse job opportunities, better salaries and better returns on real estate investments.So just depends on which tradeoffs you're comfortable with. Kenn55: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by ednut1(m): 9:40am On Oct 06, 2023 |
Nche95:that chances of getting work while on VV is less than 5% . The same work you are applying for people with status like PR, study work permit, post graduate permit are also applying. If you were an employer would you hire someone that can resume immediately or someone you still have to process/ pay for LMIA/ work permit that may take 2 to 3 months to complete ![]() Some have been lucky sha by going to remote locations or provinces, many are stranded and have applied for asylum. Others are packing their bags to return home. 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nche95(m): 10:27am On Oct 06, 2023 |
ednut1:going to remote provinces will be an ideal thing to do. But the pay will be lower. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by ednut1(m): 10:33am On Oct 06, 2023 |
Nche95:is lower pay not better than being stranded in a major city ![]() 10 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nche95(m): 10:40am On Oct 06, 2023 |
ednut1:please can you list out some of the remote provinces ? I am planning to use this route. And one agent who was recommended to me was asking for 80% upfront payment to help process the visit visa. Her charged 2.5M . I will be the one to carter for the POF |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by ednut1(m): 10:50am On Oct 06, 2023 |
Nche95:how can someone charge you 2.5m for something that you can do yourself with information online and on youtube. Go and make your research on the provinces in Canada and job prospects. 10 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nche95(m): 10:59am On Oct 06, 2023 |
ednut1:thank you |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Voltron007(m): 11:08am On Oct 06, 2023 |
Nche95:Even if you must use an agent, 2.5m is too much. Not everyone has the time and resources to burn data on researching. I’d advise you scout for a more reasonable agent if you can’t DIY. Every information you’d ever need from the beginning to the end is on nairaland. Save your 2.5m or dash me. 🤪 5 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Electroweb(m): 6:37pm On Oct 06, 2023 |
Hello everyone This enquiry is for residents in Canada. I want to know how you cope with the medical bills. What do you do to keep the medical bill as a result of treatment low? My spouse is a student with kids accessing the health care. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Jolly123: 6:49pm On Oct 06, 2023 |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Maydaygirl: 6:49pm On Oct 06, 2023 |
ednut1: Going to 'remote' provinces is not even a gurantee because people with status: PR, study work permit, post graduate permit are also applying for the same positions. 'Most' business owners who apply for LMIA here primarily use it as a means to bring people from their home countries. Unless he intends to go to those Northern communities with less than 700 residents where the cost of living is very high and the likelyhood of getting LMIA job sponsorship is exteremly low. Coverting VV to WV is not as easy as 'agents' claim, many of them are aware but just deceive people. A friend's sister who came on a VV had to go back to Nigeria because she couldn't get a job. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Jolly123: 6:51pm On Oct 06, 2023 |
Electroweb: Canada has free health care for PR and Citizens. You don’t pay anything. Not sure about students or visitors though. I came as PR 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by JapaPrince: 7:18pm On Oct 06, 2023 |
Jolly123: Students have group insurance, we pay Blue Cross about 1,400 every academic year, and schools have clinics too. All this is included in our student fees, but to get dental, you have to opt for extra coverage. ( more cash ) |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Electroweb(m): 7:20pm On Oct 06, 2023 |
Jolly123:Ok. Thanks. I will rephrase the question. My spouse is a student. Any advise? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by ednut1(m): 7:24pm On Oct 06, 2023 |
Maydaygirl: ![]() 6 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by JapaPrince: 7:29pm On Oct 06, 2023 |
Nche95: Converting 2.5 million Naira to approximately 3,423 Canadian Dollars seems quite excessive for someone to assist with filling out an online immigration form. As a student, I managed to complete the immigration process by myself, though it did take me over a year. Unless you're financially well-off, paying an agent might be justified for those who need more time or resources to conduct the necessary research and planning. If you find the immigration process daunting, Canada might not be your choice. I cannot share the link here, but I recommend visiting the IRCC website and searching for the "Rural Northern Immigration Pilot" (RNIP). You can use this link to explore job opportunities within the RNIP program. It's a beneficial alternative to moving to rural areas because once your job application is approved, your Permanent Residency (PR) becomes automatic. I encourage you to pursue this path on your own. With your Proof of Funds (POF) in place, you can navigate the Canadian immigration process successfully. Best of luck, and may God bless your endeavours. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by NuCypher: 7:59pm On Oct 06, 2023 |
Tricia14:It is possible, but you have to write ielts to increase your chances. Don't expect too much if you don't want to go through the trouble. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by shegzee43: 9:24pm On Oct 06, 2023 |
Jolly123: You can join an Edmonton WhatsApp group. I will check if there is still room for new members. That said, most places in Edmonton are pretty decent for family but I'll suggest you look for a home around the South. If you are exploring the option of buying a new home, this is the best time, now that prices are crashing. 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Enculer2: 2:32am On Oct 07, 2023 |
leopardinatree: You gotta think globally. Your family must be carried along. My advice will be to use your French skills to get into Ontario. I was in a similar phase as you currently are now. I considered Ontario and Quebec. My only worry is that your hubby has no plans to write ielts. He gotta pull his weight and support the big picture. I admire your drive. I admire ladies who are focused on the Canadian dream. You have asked the right questions and you are well on your way. Feel free to hit me. We carry our francophones along. Bonne chance. 7 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Enculer2: 2:35am On Oct 07, 2023 |
Voltron007: It is by no means the wrong thread. This thread is the perfect thread for the poster. She wants to know what she should do. EE to Ontario or to go to Montreal. She will need info from people on ground in Canada and I imagine many people currently living in Canada have gone through this phase. 12 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Enculer2: 2:45am On Oct 07, 2023 |
Kenn55:Do you like Alberta though? Do you hate Ontario apart from the housing crunch? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Enculer2: 2:46am On Oct 07, 2023 |
njambert: Perfectly put. 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Voltron007(m): 3:05am On Oct 07, 2023 |
Enculer2:Okay. 🤝 |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by leopardinatree: 6:53am On Oct 07, 2023 |
Enculer2: Thank you so much. i recognize you from the TEF thread. Your input is invaluable to me, i appreciate it. i will try to convince him once more to do the ielts. i will definitely dm you along my journey. God bless you. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Kenn55: 12:27pm On Oct 07, 2023 |
Enculer2: I still like Ontario despite the higher cost of living |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Enculer2: 2:30pm On Oct 07, 2023 |
Kenn55: Nice. How about access to international flights? How easy have you found world travel from Alberta when compared to Ontario? How about your line of work? Do you feel you have got more options in Alberta? In the end, it is all about your targets. You have experienced Ontario and so you would be in a perfect position to make the call. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by miolad20(m): 2:42pm On Oct 07, 2023 |
No time and resources, but they have millions to pay agent. Okay o. Our people never learn sha. Research and DIY that they will still do when/if they eventually land here to survive. Voltron007: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by njambert: 8:48pm On Oct 07, 2023 |
Many come to me,I share resources free,give them advice and guide...but some people just don't wanna DIY.I charge them some money for personal followup through out process.It's a human thing.For ex you could pretty much learn every skill online for free,but there's a high proliferation of bootcamps,mentorships and trainings.Some are good at self study, some thrive better when given the helping hand.I'm good with making a lil extra helping people along if they don't feel they can do it on their own. PS.This is not an ad,don't contact me.Visit express entry page for all info.You can get all the help you need here. miolad20: 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by DereI(f): 11:06am On Oct 08, 2023 |
Kenn55: Calgary. 3bedroom single family home. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by GraciousWords: 2:38pm On Oct 08, 2023 |
leopardinatree: #MyOpinion - pls take the Quebec comments with a pinch of salt ![]() Spouse ECA and IELTS has the potential to add approx 28 points to the family CRS, knowing this may swing his decision. Update your CLB 7 immediately.....what are you waiting for?.......you never know when another EE Category Based Draw or OINP Draw for French speakers will hold. If the draw size is large like the one where CRS dropped to 376 then you'll get ITA easily. For OINP, you may not have money now but update your scores all the same and by the time they do a draw you may have the $1,500. Other provinces like NB (CLB 8 I think) also give additional points for French so explore those as well. For Arrima.....the Quebec Skilled Workers program has historically been smaller and slower than FSW.....not sure if that has changed. Hubby might be able to manage in Quebec without French esp in Montreal...or so I've heard. But is he willing to start learning French even if it's just A1 level? If he gets an English speaking remote job, it may not matter so much. Socially, it would depend on how integrated he wants to be, is my guess. You and the kids will likely blend in well and be fine. Kids learn fast. In Alberta for example, there is early and late French Immersion programmes in the public schools so it seems it is generally expected that a child without prior language knowledge can always pick it up between grades 1 and 12. In summary, my advice would be to get into the EE and Arrima pools and update your TEF/TCF CLB7 scores NOW! Whether it's FSW, Quebec or OINP be available for one to pick you....worry about funding, choice of province, and settlement later. Na step by step. You may also want to check page 1 post 2 of the main EE thread. Your CRS score might benefit from other enhancements (additional degree, years of exp, better IELTS scores etc), unless the 300-330 is age induced. Best! 4 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by BossFingy(m): 12:59am On Oct 09, 2023 |
Please which city in Canada are welders mostly required, are there any certification i need to get as a welder before coming into Canada? |
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