aestake:

If IRCC doesn't conduct specific draws (CEC, PNP, targeted NOCs), that means you are competing with everyone. If you can't, you go home. Nothing was cast on stone..it is crazy. So those with foreign education and provable work experiences should act on those. Learning French and taking the test may be another thing to consider.

ednut1:
the minister came out to say they never promised anyone PR with study visa. There are about 800k students in Canada currently and the quota for economic migrants is like half of the yearly 500k. When you take out outland ITA thats like 120k slots remaining. Some people that they may be working on a pathway for students, nothing concrete yet.

ednut1:
the minister came out to say they never promised anyone PR with study visa. There are about 800k students in Canada currently and the quota for economic migrants is like half of the yearly 500k. When you take out outland ITA thats like 120k slots remaining. Some people that they may be working on a pathway for students, nothing concrete yet.

lastkingsman:


Something must give in then. This mathematics doesn't match at all

njambert:
Hi guys,
Just putting it out here perhaps I could get a recommendation or some tips.
So I've been here-Edmonton(as PR) for 6months now.I've been self studying cloud computing.I just passed my AWS Solutions Architect Associate exam a few days back.I'm looking forward to writing the Solutions Architect Professional in 2-3months time.I can architect,know how to use some AWS resources and have knowledge about AWS services.

I have abit of experience in Site Reliability Engineering(interned at a Nigerian startup for a couple months) where I setup monitoring for cloud resources using DataDog.I also learned some web development(HTML/CSS/JS) but never to a high degree.Previously,I sold electronics and handled customer software issues for many years(this was a remote position) internationally.I have a BSc in Mining Engineering.Currently,I'm trying to study Python,and will be looking to get a cert in Terraform as well as AWS Solutions Architect Professional in the months ahead.

I am looking for any remote cloud roles even beginner ones to help build experience and handle expenses while gunning for more knowledge.Targeting roles such as Solutions Architect, Cloud Administrator,Cloud Architect,Cloud Support Engineer,Cloud Engineer,SRE.

Thank you for reading.

So10:
Please I'll appreciate some advice

I currently have my PR but I plan to land in three months. Should I hold on until I'm in Canada to do my certification in PMP to give myself time to understand the job market there and move accordingly or do you think I should do it here in Nigeria

hazel01:
Hello everyone. I learnt one can take the G test after passing G1 test if one has the extract . I would like to know what happens if one fails the G test cos I learnt one can only do it once. Does this mean they have to go for the G2 and wait for a year to attempt again?

I would appreciate a response, thanks a lot in advance

NuCypher:

Your profile looks really good. You seem on the right path already. To gain traction, you have to just pick up the task of applying to as many jobs as you can, with your CV well-modelled to highlight your AWS certification. It's not unusual to apply to as many as 100 jobs before gaining interview traction. You may want to start with LinkedIn. If I were you, that's what I would do. Do you use AWS services with the SDK then or you just use the GUI? If you belong to the latter group, then you may still have some work to do to pick up good scripting knowledge.

ednut1:
the minister came out to say they never promised anyone PR with study visa. There are about 800k students in Canada currently and the quota for economic migrants is like half of the yearly 500k. When you take out outland ITA thats like 120k slots remaining. Some people that they may be working on a pathway for students, nothing concrete yet.

njambert:
Hi,thanks for replying.Always get some solid recommendations from you.
I mostly use the Console and can play around with easier stuff on the CLI.So yes I have alot to learn regarding scripting which is why I just started Python and will learn Terraform once I have a solid basis with Python.

I just got a one year LinkedIn Premium subscription to build a solid profile there.I get discouraged seeing most job descriptions as skills demanded are too many I can't comply.I have fears matching CV to job requirements when I really don't have the many skills demanded.

Gerrard59:

NuCypher:

Python is good to know and could help you stand out as a solutions architect. So, that's a good one to learn. However, that shouldn't stop you from getting a job in the field. I know a handful SREs who don't know Python at all. You already have all its take with your AWS knowledge. Adding SA professional to it just makes you stand out even more. If you have SRE intern on your CV, better to change it to just SRE, with the same things you may have done, and your first entry in your CV should be your AWS certifications under anything like "skills & experience". Adjusting your CV is mostly what you need.

Most jobs posted online don't require you to have all the skills demanded. In fact, it's likely not "most", but "all" of them that don't require you to have all the skills demanded. HR & managers are known to pile that list full of unnecessary requirements. You certainly should apply to those jobs regardless, while tailoring your CV to reflect a significant amount of the job requirements. There's no way you can't work as a Cloud admin or a SRE with a coy using AWS resources, regardless of the skills demanded in the job description.

ednut1:
no be laughing matter. Na people life be this o

ednut1:
no be laughing matter. Na people life be this o

Gerrard59:


I understand, but when a minister in the most immigration-friendly government says a study visa is not a guaranteed pathway to permanent residency, it becomes hilarious in a way.

To be fair to him, he is right. The sudden change is disappointing tho.

Llaye:
Hello everyone,

Please does anyone know of a Nigerian here who works with the Canadian Federal Government as a Permanent resident?

I ask because I know that to work with the FG as a non-citizen of Canada, a security clearance is required from your home country. And I recently learnt that the Nigerian govt never responds to the security clearance request. Someone I know says he was turned down at the interview stage when they learnt he's Nigerian and they gave him the reason "it's very difficult getting security clearance done for Nigerians" but this was many years ago.

I've tried to ask around and haven't been able to find anyone who knows a Nigerian who's successfully done it recently. Those I found had become Canadian citizens before getting into the FG jobs.

So I'm starting to believe the guys who say it may be a worthless venture applying to those roles as a PR with Nigerian citizenship. *phew

TPProjectMngr:
Congratulation on your decision to pursue a career in Project Management. Get the PMP as soon as it is feasible. Your first few months in Canada can be a bit stressful, and you might be tempted to delay getting the PMP. Also, if you are looking into IT, I will also advice you get the CSM or PSM 1 in addition to PMP. You can get PSM 1 done online from Nigeria too.

Llaye:
Hello everyone,

Please does anyone know of a Nigerian here who works with the Canadian Federal Government as a Permanent resident?

I ask because I know that to work with the FG as a non-citizen of Canada, a security clearance is required from your home country. And I recently learnt that the Nigerian govt never responds to the security clearance request. Someone I know says he was turned down at the interview stage when they learnt he's Nigerian and they gave him the reason "it's very difficult getting security clearance done for Nigerians" but this was many years ago.

I've tried to ask around and haven't been able to find anyone who knows a Nigerian who's successfully done it recently. Those I found had become Canadian citizens before getting into the FG jobs.

So I'm starting to believe the guys who say it may be a worthless venture applying to those roles as a PR with Nigerian citizenship. *phew

Gerrard59:


I understand, but when a minister in the most immigration-friendly government says a study visa is not a guaranteed pathway to permanent residency, it becomes hilarious in a way.

To be fair to him, he is right. The sudden change is disappointing tho.

Yomzy08:
Hello guys, I just got a job with LMIA in Canada at 17Cad per hour with accommodation for the first 3 months, please is 17Cad enough to get an average life in Canada?

aestake:

Talk about province and not Canada.

Yomzy08:

Ontario

aestake:

The LMIA-backed job should have prevailing wage attached to it. This seems like general minimum wage in Ontario.

Yomzy08:
Hello guys, I just got a job with LMIA in Canada at 17Cad per hour with accommodation for the first 3 months, please is 17Cad enough to get an average life in Canada?

Llaye:
Hello everyone,

Please does anyone know of a Nigerian here who works with the Canadian Federal Government as a Permanent resident?

I ask because I know that to work with the FG as a non-citizen of Canada, a security clearance is required from your home country. And I recently learnt that the Nigerian govt never responds to the security clearance request. Someone I know says he was turned down at the interview stage when they learnt he's Nigerian and they gave him the reason "it's very difficult getting security clearance done for Nigerians" but this was many years ago.

I've tried to ask around and haven't been able to find anyone who knows a Nigerian who's successfully done it recently. Those I found had become Canadian citizens before getting into the FG jobs.

So I'm starting to believe the guys who say it may be a worthless venture applying to those roles as a PR with Nigerian citizenship. *phew

Yomzy08:
Hello guys, I just got a job with LMIA in Canada at 17Cad per hour with accommodation for the first 3 months, please is 17Cad enough to get an average life in Canada?