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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Blackbuddy: 8:17pm On Jul 19, 2017 |
amindondee: Hi, I've replied all recent emails from Nairalanders, please resend yours and I will respond. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by telias: 8:47pm On Jul 19, 2017 |
debbiejosh: I have not checked to see if this question has been answered. One way ticket is not eligible for PTA by Banks per CBN policy. However, if a Bank also has a BDC subsidiary e.g Stanbic, you can apply (but you have to have maintained an acct for a certain period and book like 2-3 weeks ahead). Else, you can get from other licensed BDC like Travellex that have regulated pricing or buy a return ticket. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Edilanco: 9:47pm On Jul 19, 2017 |
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Edilanco: 9:54pm On Jul 19, 2017 |
[quote author=JESUnifemi4eva post=58622709]They were not Nigerians (i.e. those that got 3yrs...but it could be mere coincidence). The person became PR via PNP-route after graduation....The Express Entry route is now pretty fast! @Edilanco let's chat on the Express Entry thread,you will get more opinions from the seniors there...this thread is for those living in Canada. 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by yettyopy(f): 10:21pm On Jul 19, 2017 |
Hello Everyone, I am new on this platform but will like to render advise to the mums relocating to Canada soon as i moved from naija to toronto about 4 months ago. I have a 6 year old son and a 2 year old daughter. Kids cant start school until they turn 4, so for mums that intend to start work once they get here, *make sure you immediately register your child in the daycare as most day cares have a very long wait-list . *Also register your child for subsidy as the government subsidizes the daycare fee which for new comers its mostly free the first year . This also has a wait-list that might take a months. *For Pr holders , health is free but you are only entitled to a health card after being a resident for 3 months . So if you or your kids have any medications you have been on back home in naija please bring it along or else you will pay a doctor's fee of $65-$100 depending on the walk-in clinic . The doctor's fee isn't inclusive of medication. *If you are coming in the summer, try to visit the nearest community centres near you as they have a lot of fantastic programmes for adults and kids e.g drop-in for early years, parent relief ,etc. This is all i can remember for now. I hope someone on this platform finds this helpful . 80 Likes 29 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by impish: 10:21pm On Jul 19, 2017 |
Thanks neighbour! I'm quite new to blogging, so its slowly but surely for me at the moment. Lol! I am working on a few things which should improve user experience and will hopefully improve our social media presence. Till then, please keep checking back, neighbour ![]() SlowlybtSurely: 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by impish: 10:23pm On Jul 19, 2017 |
Thank you papaking1. This has been very helpful. We may look into this, or travel with blankets ![]() papaking1: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by impish: 10:28pm On Jul 19, 2017 |
Thanks ma'am. I definitely found this helpful, and consistent with some tidbits of advice we had gotten earlier. For the daycare which you mentioned is almost free (after subsidy), how many days a week is this for? And for how many hours a day? Mrs. O, mycanadianfling blog yettyopy: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by yettyopy(f): 10:36pm On Jul 19, 2017 |
impish: The way the subsidy work is they use taxes filed after a year of working to calculate how much you should pay in a day for daycare . So if you just moved here and have not worked for a year, you probably wont pay anything as said by a friend i made here. As for me , hubby has been working here for a year so we will have to pay some amount. Although the subsidy office gives you 40-60 days to find a job once your child starts daycare. 5 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Iamsheye(m): 11:27pm On Jul 19, 2017 |
impish:Just went through your blog,i must say its very very good blog and i like the way you compose your posts. Looking forward to more posts on your blog 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by papaking1(m): 5:21am On Jul 20, 2017 |
Winnipeg is a nice beautiful city and the people are very nice. Most Nigeria guys here seems to be doing care jobs which I do not actually fancy. I am a bit confused on the right career path to pursue. I am ready to do any job right now but I need a long term career plan that will put good cash in my pocket. Anybody living in Manitoba here that can give me some advice on the right career opportunities to pursue? 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by czaratwork: 8:38am On Jul 20, 2017 |
Please are you in toronto or neighbouring city? then what is your next step of action from toronto airport if you are looking to stay at mississauga and you need accomodation from day 1. Are they commuter buses from airport to mississauga? is there a place one can stay temporary while looking for accomodation?. i want to also ask how much one room apartment goes for in mississauga and estimate of how much one person will be spending on living expenses (all inclusive) monthly. yettyopy: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by otokx(m): 10:54am On Jul 20, 2017 |
papaking1: Interesting at the care jobs. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ayoola03(f): 3:21pm On Jul 20, 2017 |
Hello house, I have noticed people hardly talk about London ontario, is the city that small and worst at the same time ? are there no job opportunities or other opportunities in London? Is london not too good to settle in? Please gurus in the house, I need more insightful views about London. I feel more anxious knowing people hardly talk about " experience in London". @blackbuddy @principessa0 @papaking1 @fussion and other gurus in the house, await your prompt response bosses. ![]() 4 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by pauloverdi: 4:12pm On Jul 20, 2017 |
Thanks for all the wonderful posts so far. Very insightful. God bless u guys. My pr visa is valid till March and I would really love to hold on till January before I move. However impending school resumption in September for the kids and associated costs coupled with rent being due as early as December is making me consider leaving earlier. Please I'd like to get advice from someone who arrived canada with their family in the ember months. Bc to be precise. Was it easy getting the kids into school immediately or were there aNY special protocols to observe? Considering the earlier factors I stated should I wait till next yr (though I can move earlier but would love to do so in a more "tidy" fashion)? Im trying to book our flight tickets so I'm really trying to avoid a situation where ill be pressed to reschedule at the last minute. Me and wifey can quit our jobs easy... nothing stopping us. However my pals over there say the cold might b a concern and d best apartments are taken before September by students... just want to here some naija canadian tots on the matter |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by TheCongo2: 5:38pm On Jul 20, 2017 |
mygladness: It is possible to progress without an agent? As with for all applications relating to immigration, you don't need an agent. In fact, some people have found themselves in deep trouble because they have used an agent. By doing your homework you will realize how easy immigrations related matters are. They are all designed to do it yourself. Is it true that chances of being picked for Permanent Residency is rather slim for applicant or spouse over 50 years of age? Not true given that age is only a slice of all a lot of other factors. Please visit this link and use the tool that will help you calculate your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score based on the answers you provide. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/crs-tool.asp Feel free to ask any question in this forum and we will assist you. Don't use an agent, instead USE NAIRALAND and you will have greater chance of succeeding. 6 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Blackbuddy: 6:21pm On Jul 20, 2017 |
Ayoola03: Hi, to be honest, I have not met anyone who lives or works in London, ON in the 2 years I have lived in Ontario so I can't speak to the suitability of that place for new settlers. But that in itself, can give you an inkling that maybe it is not the best place for you as a newcomer as you might not find the sort of support system critical to your early success in settling down. You might want to first of all land in a city that you may be able to find work opportunities basing your decision on your open internet research and the experience of others who have come here ahead of you. There must be a reason why everyone flocks to the cities that are more talked about and why no one has so far discussed London. If you are led, you may well be the first to go there and then come here to share the experience. My candid opinion, go first where Moses has gone and opened the way and gain some footing then you might later be the Jacob to try a neighboring land. 23 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by webarse: 8:08pm On Jul 20, 2017 |
For the veterans in house, which city out of this two is more preferrable to live in richmond bc or maple ridge bc? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Blackbuddy: 8:15pm On Jul 20, 2017 |
pauloverdi: Hi, hope the above helps you out. 19 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by TheCongo2: 9:16pm On Jul 20, 2017 |
Ayoola03: I have been living in London, Ontario since 2009. London is 2 hours west of Toronto(right in the middle of Toronto and Detroit, Michigan). So, you can use either airport for international flights. London is home of one of the majors universities in Canada, University of Western Ontario. The city is mostly white. I have a colleague from Quebec who is white Canadian who always told me that London is a white capital of Canada. According to her, there are more white people per square inch in London than anywhere else in Canada. I don't know how true this is. However, we have a growing immigrant community. The black community is getting bigger. There are 3 African churches in London, Ontario. The rate of living is relatively lower in London comparing to that of Toronto. Most of the people I know who have moved to London have been able to purchase their first home (something some people claim would have been difficult to do should have they stay in Montreal or Toronto). Nevertheless, housing in very cheap in London comparing to Toronto. I have young kids and I find London to be a very nice place to raise kids. There are a number of Africans who have been able to open their own business in London. As far as jobs, I am in IT and have basically been working with the same company ever since I am in London, I wouldn't be able to tell you how easy or difficult it is to find a job here. But, I have seen new comers getting jobs all the time. Adding to that, the government of Canada has programs that would help new comers to enter the work force. If you want to move to London, I would say go for it. If I may ask, what is your field of interest? 30 Likes 10 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by chimah3(m): 11:41pm On Jul 20, 2017 |
TheCongo2: Last Last there is opportunity everywhere! It's just to be smart and pray to God to guide and direct all our plans and decisions! 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by chimah3(m): 11:41pm On Jul 20, 2017 |
Anyone in kitchener/ Waterloo ? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by mygladness: 12:08am On Jul 21, 2017 |
Thank you so much for your kindness, God bless you. Have done the ranking, what should I do next? Truly appreciate your counsel. TheCongo2: 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ayoola03(f): 12:22am On Jul 21, 2017 |
Thanks bosses, how sweet! ![]() @Thecongo2 please can ipm you, I will be in toronto nxt month by his grace and will love to take directions on how to get to london from toronto coz I be jjc just to sort out accommodation bfor moving finally in sept. And may also need further info from you as london guru lol Hope you dont mind. want to avoid looking for london garage in toronto ![]() Blackbuddy: TheCongo2: 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by TheCongo2: 1:37am On Jul 21, 2017 |
Ayoola03: Hello Ayoola03, are you moving here as an student or permanent resident? As for getting to London from the airport in Toronto or Detroit, you can use the RobertQ airbus services. You may make a reservation online and they will pick you from the airport when you arrived. The cost is $64.22 one way. https://reservation.robertq.com/airbus/ https://reservation.robertq.com/airbus/Schedule/Toronto Just to let you know, London has an airport. You may also choose London as a final destination for your trip but it may be more expensive. My apologies, for some reasons my pm isn't working. 4 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by ifegy: 1:48am On Jul 21, 2017 |
czaratwork: Pearson airport is actually in Mississauga. There is public transportation from the airport to the rest of Mississauga. Go to torontopearson dot com and search for 'public transportation'. Temp accommodation: you could try searching on airbnb, kijiji, tripadvisor for short term rentals before you get here. If you can't get the place because you're not in the country, maybe plan for a budget hotel for a few days to either allow you meet the landlords in person and persuade them/give them comfort that you are real, or so you can let them know you are making the request while present in the country, not outside. Cost of renting: try looking for rental listings on kijiji; rental listings at rentboard dot ca (can also sign up there for rental listing alerts). Generally, rent depends on the area; the nicer, the more costly. Miss. is a suburb of Toronto and is overall considered a 'nice' area. Perhaps budget at least 700 - 1,000. You can probably find ways to reduce this once you get used to the place. Cost of living: there is a study on numbeo dot com on the cost of living in Canada. To be safe you might want to budget close to 1,000 a month on top of rent to cover public transit (get a monthly pass), food (try to do your own cooking, and buy suppliesfrom lower cost grocery stores like no frills. African food is expensive), clothes (try cheap places like value village, at least for a start), phone bills (get a cheap cell phone plan with a discount carrier like wind, chatr/mobilicity, koodo, pcmobile), etc. Bottomline: research, over budget, plan well and make up your mind to make the best of things. You will be fine. All the best. 56 Likes 28 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by webarse: 4:30am On Jul 21, 2017 |
webarse:No one is replying me o...abeg na!!!... ![]() ![]() |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by TheCongo2: 4:45am On Jul 21, 2017 |
webarse: I am going to quote Chimah3 There is opportunity everywhere! It's just to be smart and pray to God to guide and direct all our plans and decisions! 7 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by SlowlybtSurely: 8:13am On Jul 21, 2017 |
Blackbuddy: Not mine ooo. Had to resend it thinking you may have missed it, still no response. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by lumzy1(m): 11:19am On Jul 21, 2017 |
I plan to settle in Alberta or Ontario and my occupation is Petroleum Geologist. Since functioning as a Geologist requires getting registered as a Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.), I want to ask what is the possibility of registering with Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) from Nigeria. And also between Ontario and Alberta which has a better prospect for a Petroleum Geologist in terms of job availability. 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ayoola03(f): 11:41am On Jul 21, 2017 |
I am coming in as a graduate student, UWO to be precise and not coming to London immediately i land coz my fams who are already a citizen lives in Toronto so there is no how I can avoid stopping over at their place . Although non of them has ever been to London, they dont seems to have an idea. But will love to come down to london few days after my arrival, sort out accommodation issh before I finally move in in sept. As I already no Toronto-london is around 2hrs 12min. Sometimes you feel good communicating with your fellow Nigerians in a no-man's land especially when you are still a jjc. TheCongo2: 2 Likes 2 Shares |
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