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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Lordfiido(m): 3:57pm On Jul 25

ednut1:
new drivers in GTA are getting quotes of 500- 700 cad a month. Its on reddit

Wow! Thats like 6k cad annually.

Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Lordfiido(m): 3:59pm On Jul 25

miolad20:
I don't think anyone can guess how much your car insurance will cost. This is because there are just too many variables they consider in calculating your premium. Location, type/age of car, driver's licence level, driver's age/gender/marital status etc.

Read this https://www.forbes.com/advisor/ca/car-insurance/ontario-car-insurance-rates-up-12-percent-2023/

Thank you. Really helpful

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by tracy0803409: 10:03pm On Jul 25

Goodevening All, please I need advice on what to do, I applied as a family for my study permit extension since February 1st, because my passport was expiring
I applied for my Husband and chil as well, It was approved yesterday but was given only one month extension and I did a two year course, am graduating in August, but by then my letter of completion will not be out to apply for PGWP application, what do I do please?

Thank you all

Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by tenderjunkie: 11:55pm On Jul 25

tracy0803409:
Goodevening All, please I need advice on what to do, I applied as a family for my study permit extension since February 1st, because my passport was expiring
I applied for my Husband and chil as well, It was approved yesterday but was given only one month extension and I did a two year course, am graduating in August, but by then my letter of completion will not be out to apply for PGWP application, what do I do please?

Thank you all

Are you certain your letter of completion won't be out immediately you graduate?

Most institutions in Canada (colleges and universities) issue letter of completion within a week from the end of the program.

What takes time is your transcript, but that is not mandatory when applying for PGWP.

However, if your study permit expires before you get your letter of completion to enable you apply for PGWP, you'll have to go through another route.

Since you'll be out of status, you'll have to pay IRCC money to restore your status. Once your status is restored, then you can apply for PGWP.

I'll advise you get in touch with your school's international office to see how quickly you can get your letter of completion

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Miide2: 3:04am On Jul 26

Hello,

I do not know if this question has already been answered but I just need urgent clarification

I am traveling from Abuja to Toronto, via lufthansa but transiting through Frankfurt and Paris.

I hold both a Canadian Visa and an American Visa.

Do I still need a Transit Visa.

All responses are highly appreciated.

Thank you

Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by njambert: 3:07am On Jul 26

I own a 2009 Honda CRV, covered less than 5000km the past 1year as a newcomer. I paid $300/month. Upon renewal last month, my new monthly payment is $245/month

ednut1:
new drivers in GTA are getting quotes of 500- 700 cad a month. Its on reddit

Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by oluayebenz: 10:16am On Jul 26

Miide2:
Hello,

I do not know if this question has already been answered but I just need urgent clarification

I am traveling from Abuja to Toronto, via lufthansa but transiting through Frankfurt and Paris.

I hold both a Canadian Visa and an American Visa.

Do I still need a Transit Visa.

All responses are highly appreciated.

Thank you

Schengen transit visa is required, if holding a Nigerian passport with that route.

Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by House34: 11:44am On Jul 26

njambert:
I own a 2009 Honda CRV, covered less than 5000km the past 1year as a newcomer. I paid $300/month. Upon renewal last month, my new monthly payment is $245/month

Are you new driver becos arriving canada past 1year as a newcomer is not what makes you a new driver in canada and what the address on ur driving licence is it GTA ??

Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by tracy0803409: 1:21am On Jul 27

tenderjunkie:

Are you certain your letter of completion won't be out immediately you graduate?

Most institutions in Canada (colleges and universities) issue letter of completion within a week from the end of the program.

What takes time is your transcript, but that is not mandatory when applying for PGWP.

However, if your study permit expires before you get your letter of completion to enable you apply for PGWP, you'll have to go through another route.

Since you'll be out of status, you'll have to pay IRCC money to restore your status. Once your status is restored, then you can apply for PGWP.

I'll advise you get in touch with your school's international office to see how quickly you can get your letter of completion

Thank you for your response, which other route are you talking about please

How much do I pay to IRCC when someone is out of status and what is the process please?

I went to the International office today and was told the letter of completion will be out in the second week of September, yet my study permit will expire August 30th, please I need help/ advice, what should I do

Am getting so worried now, please please help

Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Kainos22: 2:05am On Jul 27

Determining validity periods
Once an officer has determined that an applicant is bona fide and meets the requirements, they are to issue a long-term study permit, along with a long-term multiple-entry TRV or an eTA, if applicable, for the length of studies plus 90 days or passport expiry, whichever comes first. The validity period of the study permit and the TRV may not go beyond the passport validity date; the eTA will remain valid up to 5 years from the date of issuance or until passport expiry, whichever comes first, regardless of whether this date is beyond the expiry date for the study permit. If an officer has reasons to restrict the validity period of a study permit due to concerns with the case, they should note the reasons in the “Notes” box in GCMS. If this is not done, the border services officers will amend the permit to reflect the full course or program of study.

The above is from the IRCC website. Your study permit should be valid for the length of your study plus 90 days. You need to contact IRCC via web form and email to bring this to their attention. It may have been an administrative error.

tracy0803409:
Goodevening All, please I need advice on what to do, I applied as a family for my study permit extension since February 1st, because my passport was expiring
I applied for my Husband and chil as well, It was approved yesterday but was given only one month extension and I did a two year course, am graduating in August, but by then my letter of completion will not be out to apply for PGWP application, what do I do please?

Thank you all

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by tenderjunkie: 3:10am On Jul 27

tracy0803409:

Thank you for your response, which other route are you talking about please

How much do I pay to IRCC when someone is out of status and what is the process please?

I went to the International office today and was told the letter of completion will be out in the second week of September, yet my study permit will expire August 30th, please I need help/ advice, what should I do

Am getting so worried now, please please help

Since your school does not provide confirmation of program completion before the expiration of your study permit, you have 3 options that I am aware of.

Option 1
Apply for a study permit extension again before you run out of status.
Why this may seem unusual, it will prevent you from being out of status as you will have an "implied status"
With an implied status, you can then wait for your letter of completion and apply for your PGWP.
Before you apply for your PGWP, you are not permitted to work. Immediately after you apply, you are then permitted to work even before the PGWP is granted.

Option 2
Apply for a visitor record before your study permit expires.
When you get your letter of completion, you then apply for PGWP.
You are not permitted to work until your PGWP is granted.

Option 3
Wait to run out of status and then apply to restore your status.
With this, you have to apply for restoration of status, a new study permit and PGWP at the same time.
You are not permitted to work until your PGWP is granted.

Also, I have added a link below. Scroll to the 'post-graduation work' section and read through the FAQs

https://www.conestogac.on.ca/international/immigration-information/work-eligibility

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by beekind: 8:14am On Jul 27

Hi everyone, can someone please suggest for me a reliable app for converting CAD to Naira ?
Thank you.

Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by tenderjunkie: 1:26pm On Jul 27

beekind:
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Thank you.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by tracy0803409: 6:26pm On Jul 27

tenderjunkie:

Since your school does not provide confirmation of program completion before the expiration of your study permit, you have 3 options that I am aware of.

Option 1
Apply for a study permit extension again before you run out of status.
Why this may seem unusual, it will prevent you from being out of status as you will have an "implied status"
With an implied status, you can then wait for your letter of completion and apply for your PGWP.
Before you apply for your PGWP, you are not permitted to work. Immediately after you apply, you are then permitted to work even before the PGWP is granted.

Option 2
Apply for a visitor record before your study permit expires.
When you get your letter of completion, you then apply for PGWP.
You are not permitted to work until your PGWP is granted.

Option 3
Wait to run out of status and then apply to restore your status.
With this, you have to apply for restoration of status, a new study permit and PGWP at the same time.
You are not permitted to work until your PGWP is granted.

Also, I have added a link below. Scroll to the 'post-graduation work' section and read through the FAQs

https://www.conestogac.on.ca/international/immigration-information/work-eligibility

Thank you so so much Tenderjunkie, no one has been so detailed in explaining this to me, I heartily appreciate you

Please, if you where to advice me now as a fellow Nigerian, which option do you advice I take, I am here in Canada with my family too

Waiting for your response Sir/ Ma, Thank you

Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by tenderjunkie: 7:04pm On Jul 27

tracy0803409:

Thank you so so much Tenderjunkie, no one has been so detailed in explaining this to me, I heartily appreciate you

Please, if you where to advice me now as a fellow Nigerian, which option do you advice I take, I am here in Canada with my family too

Waiting for your response Sir/ Ma, Thank you

Option 1 is your best bet. This will allow you to start working immediately you submit your PGWP application.

With the other options, you'll have to wait for your PGWP application to be successful before you start working, and with the current backlog that could take at least 5 months

When applying for an extension, be sure to let the VO know that you are doing it to provide you ample time to apply for your PGWP

Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by thesailorman: 6:42am On Jul 28

Good morning all. Please has any PR applied for China Visa or Schengen visa?
Whats the minimum stay they give?
Thank you

Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by House34: 2:31pm On Jul 28

thesailorman:
Good morning all. Please has any PR applied for China Visa or Schengen visa?
Whats the minimum stay they give?
Thank you

France schengen visa C duration 3 months and maximum stay 30days
China L visa duration 3 months and maximum stay 30days

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by thesailorman: 7:33pm On Jul 28

House34:

Thank you. I heard Netherland is 1yr thou.
France schengen visa C duration 3 months and maximum stay 30days
China L visa duration 3 months and maximum stay 30days

Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by njambert: 9:59am On Jul 29

I got my Canadian license in October. I was a driver before coming to Canada. Edmonton.

House34:

Are you new driver becos arriving canada past 1year as a newcomer is not what makes you a new driver in canada and what the address on ur driving licence is it GTA ??

Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by ednut1(m): 3:11pm On Jul 29

Bike ride through rural Milton and Burlington . So many housing projects ongoing, farm lands being converted to houses.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by ednut1(m): 3:30pm On Jul 29

2 bedroom townhouses going for 750k Milton outskirts 😅

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by RealityKings: 3:33pm On Jul 29

ednut1:
2 bedroom townhouses going for 750k Milton outskirts 😅

This place is totally different from Africa.
Even the skies are so different. Clean skies
This is paradise

Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by imustsaymymindo: 4:14pm On Jul 29

ednut1:
Bike ride through rural Milton and Burlington . So many housing projects ongoing, farm lands being converted to houses.

Be careful bro. Remember the recent truck-cyclist collision at Yorkville last week.

Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by ednut1(m): 4:45pm On Jul 29

imustsaymymindo:

Be careful bro. Remember the recent truck-cyclist collision at Yorkville last week.

how many cars or trucks did you see in the pictures. 🥱

Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Gerrard59(m): 4:27am On Jul 30

ednut1:
2 bedroom townhouses going for 750k Milton outskirts 😅

Citizens (husband and wife) should be able to purchase them. Am I correct? If so, why the complaints about lack of housing?

Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by ednut1(m): 8:48am On Jul 30

Gerrard59:

Citizens (husband and wife) should be able to purchase them. Am I correct? If so, why the complaints about lack of housing?

a two bedroom in an ideal situation should not cost more than 300k. Considering the location and high interest rates its still too expensive for most people. Also the current housing developments are still not enough to solve the housing crisis.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by tracy0803409: 2:10pm On Jul 30

tenderjunkie:

Option 1 is your best bet. This will allow you to start working immediately you submit your PGWP application.

With the other options, you'll have to wait for your PGWP application to be successful before you start working, and with the current backlog that could take at least 5 months

When applying for an extension, be sure to let the VO know that you are doing it to provide you
ample time to apply for your PGWP

Thank you so much Tenderjunkie, I heartily appreciate all your responses, God bless you and yours huge, remain irreversibly blessed, Amen

Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Tomitomeroo: 7:47pm On Jul 30

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by sainaF: 1:09am On Jul 31

Guys please aside my Nigerian driver's license what else can I submit to drive test people for my G2 in ONTARIO! They are rejecting Nigerian abstract from frsc please help abeg.

Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Samuelobiora19(m): 6:02am On Jul 31

sainaF:
Guys please aside my Nigerian driver's license what else can I submit to drive test people for my G2 in ONTARIO! They are rejecting Nigerian abstract from frsc please help abeg.

Most drive centers prefer the one from Ottawa..You should check the website of the Nigerian High Commission to see the process of getting the extract..Goodluck

Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by ezzylee(m): 11:32am On Jul 31

stevolinkon40:

I am currently in the UK and I have a driver's license here but I got it just 1year ago, I also have about 5years driving experience in Nigeria

Hi, you said you have about 5 years driving experience in Nigeria. Is your Nigerian drivers license still valid?

If yes, can’t it be used to get the FRSC extract to enable you get the G license?

Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Martins281(m): 9:12am On Aug 01

sainaF:
Guys please aside my Nigerian driver's license what else can I submit to drive test people for my G2 in ONTARIO! They are rejecting Nigerian abstract from frsc please help abeg.

An international driver's permit should suffice

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