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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by pauloverdi: 7:24pm On Aug 02, 2017 |
chinchum: @chinch if I book with them online should I pay online or go to their office? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by pauloverdi: 7:25pm On Aug 02, 2017 |
Abeg na chinchum I mean oo |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Fusion23: 8:48pm On Aug 02, 2017 |
impish:Hello Impish please I sent you a message , kindly reply. Are you still coming to Ottawa on Saturday? Regards. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 9:51pm On Aug 02, 2017 |
... 15 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 10:12pm On Aug 02, 2017 |
Drive back to office on a gravel road...Sask-Land of the the living skies..Sask skies are beautiful in summer, but alot more beautiful in winter... However; the cold in sask during winter nor be beans.. 18 Likes
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by ezzylee(m): 12:05am On Aug 03, 2017 |
salford1: Bird wey for naija here we for don chase am comot with stones finish. 14 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by ezzylee(m): 12:05am On Aug 03, 2017 |
salford1: I guess that's a FORD truck you're driving yh? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 12:25am On Aug 03, 2017 |
ezzylee:yeah.work fleet.. f350 with 8ft box. ezzylee:na so...some would even kill and chop am join if it is big enough 5 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by ezzylee(m): 12:39am On Aug 03, 2017 |
salford1: Lol... Who dey find big something. You no dey see d way soldiers for sambisa forest dey kill all these animals chop. I'm a big fan of the f150 raptor. Big ups for posting these things. It really makes me wanna come back to nairaland everytime 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by chinchum(m): 1:16am On Aug 03, 2017 |
pauloverdi:Pay online 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by dimpules8: 2:25am On Aug 03, 2017 |
40manlappy:@40manlappy. Please can you share the contact with me. Travelling 1st week in October. Lemme try sending you a PM. ThankU. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 3:11am On Aug 03, 2017 |
ezzylee:If e manage reach nairaland...trust lalastica to push it to FP...and the comments on such threads are always funny. The f150 raptor is in a class of its own. Luxurious...After pre-ordering it, delivery could take several months. My former boss owned one of those bad boys... Thanks..its just to add life to the thread. More views equals more posts and contributions. 8 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by yokus(f): 6:01am On Aug 03, 2017 |
Well done Sir. Always looking forward to the pictures you post. salford1: 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by maternal: 6:27am On Aug 03, 2017 |
famous17: Newfoundland, also known as "newfies" is a very white province. Probably the least diverse. On top of that it's a "not have" province, meaning the prosperity is bleak and the province survives on subsidies from the federal government. I'd get my degree and leave right away if I were you. 7 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by maternal: 6:31am On Aug 03, 2017 |
For people planning to land in Toronto, make sure you have the available funds necessary. Its getting pricey these days. Renting in Toronto is the hardest it’s ever been. Home prices have doubled since 2008, so buying is out of reach for many people. That’s pushed Toronto rents to record highs, approaching those in Brooklyn and London. Potential tenants are so desperate they’re driving the streets looking for rentals and creating web profiles, similar to dating bios, to attract landlords. And prices are likely to keep rising given new laws that builders say discourage construction. https://www.thestar.com/business/2017/08/02/as-toronto-rents-near-brooklyn-level-prices-tenants-grow-desperate.html 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by pauloverdi: 10:24am On Aug 03, 2017 |
God bless us all and grant us our hearts legitimate desires. I was informed by my account officer that I wI'll be given my BTA in a dollar card instead of cash. Is that going to be acceptable POF at d point of entry when I land in canada or should I insist on cash? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by chimah3(m): 10:26am On Aug 03, 2017 |
salford1: What a wau!!!! 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Elixir123: 12:38pm On Aug 03, 2017 |
Thanks Salford1 ,please keep the pictures coming sir.Love 'em! |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by czaratwork: 12:39pm On Aug 03, 2017 |
My mind is made. Toronto here i come. no matter the negative news. The city shall do me good. 27 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ehrnie: 1:13pm On Aug 03, 2017 |
Hi All - I'm so new on this thread ....I recently "graduated" from our sister thread ""Canada EE/FSWP". I've read through all the pages and must commend the good work going on here. Thanks. So, I intend to do a short landing (I believe that's what its called) towards the end of the year i.e. check into CAN and then return to base say after 2 weeks.... then return to CAN at a much later date. Can you kindly help with my questions - (1) What documents should I take along with me for the short landing? (2) Do I need to have my PoF cash in hand even though I am just there for two weeks? Or will bank statements and investment statements suffice? (3) Do I have to tell the officers at PoE that I am here for short landing? Are we permitted to "short-land"... (4) What quick wins can I nail in the two week period i.e. open bank accounts, or registrations necessary as a PR holder etc.? What sort of registrations can I get done (or am I required to do) in that short time frame. (5) Since I intend travelling towards Christmas, I'd like to know if offices shutdown for the year as that will help clarify Q4 above. No point going during a period when offices will be shut really. (6) I have a UK drivers license - Can I drive with this in CAN? Do I have to sit any other tests...? (7) From time to time, can I remit money into my CAN bank account (that's if I get it opened)...? is it advisable in terms of exchange rates and all.... Apologies for my many questions - it just shows that indeed I have just landed on this thread. Many thanks in advance!!! 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Blackbuddy: 3:36pm On Aug 03, 2017 |
Ehrnie: Hi, hope the opinions above help. 34 Likes 10 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by wengerly(m): 3:49pm On Aug 03, 2017 |
Great info you have on this thread, thanks to the contributors. For those in Alberta, how do you get best rates for auto insurance? Thanks |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by flyhigh1881: 4:34pm On Aug 03, 2017 |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 8:11pm On Aug 03, 2017 |
Ehrnie:You can drive for 3months. Most, if not all provinces in Canada have a recriprocal licensing agreement with the UK and some other advanced countries. All you need is a proof of residency in the province and pass a vision screening test. If possible...exchange the license before the UK license expires. Congrats. 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ayoola03(f): 9:55pm On Aug 03, 2017 |
Hello house! Ayaff come again o my Canadian elders please come to my aid. I am on study permit and I will be travelling to canny next week, my change of name newspaper advert is coming out tomorrow. The plan is once I land my hubby will be planning to apply to join me soon. now my question is will the worn affidavit and the news paper advert page be enough for his application without changing my surname on my passport because my stamped passport still carry my surname or I will need to request for a new passport bearing my new surname in ottawa? Thanks in anticipation |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Yooku: 10:11pm On Aug 03, 2017 |
Blackbuddy: Awesome resources man!! God bless you for being super helpful. It's like your drive to help people out here is divine. I want to be like you!! 16 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 12:13am On Aug 04, 2017 |
wengerly:As a new migrant....you dont really have much advantage.. few that might help. 1. Defensive driving training 2. Basic coverage instead of full 3. Call more than one insurance company to compare quotes 4. Have snow tires 5. Drive few kilometers in a year 5 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Oyamade: 12:31am On Aug 04, 2017 |
[quote author=Oyamade post=59004357] @salford Waoh! you mean you went back to school to upgrade your engineering career to Canadian standards. I thought one has to go through E.I.T (to be come a P.Eng through APEGA) a 48month supervised training bf you become a professional yourself. I am a geologist planning to land in Canada by 1st qtr, 2018. Do you know geologists around you? 1. What is the transition from G.I.T to P.Geo or (E.I.T to P.Eng as the case may be), after the 48month supervised training, is there going to be an exam or the license to practice as a professional will be given automatically. 2. I have read and spoken to people, and from their experience, I understand that employers are reluctant to employ persons without Canadian work experience, irrespective of how long they have practiced outside Canada. So, for a GIT, will the 4 year training count for the Canadian experience requirement.? Modify: hello everyone, i just started reading this thread yesterday, i intend to catch up to date before asking my questions, i got to the 10th page and i just had to ask my questions above. Lemmi go back and catch up. Pls indulge me. Thanks[/quote I just read up the whole thread till date...you guys are awesome!!! @blackbuddy @salford @congo @maternal et al, you all rock!! |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Oyamade: 12:37am On Aug 04, 2017 |
salford1: Thanks boss. I have gained a whole lot while reading up, will try to register for Alberta and Sask GIT once my PPR is confirmed |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ehrnie: 8:38am On Aug 04, 2017 |
Blackbuddy: Hi – many thanks for your detailed response. Very much appreciated. Just a few things (still) to clarify though. Re: Q4 – how do I process my PR status? Apart from the documentation at the PoE and giving them an address in CAN to send my PR card to, what else is expected? With regards to my Social Insurance Number, I'm meant to take my passport + CoPR issued by IRCC (since I wouldn't have gotten my PR card in the short time frame) to the nearest service CAN office. If everything is okay, i will get my SIN that same day and will not need to part with any of my original docs. Is this correct..? Please correct me if I am wrong Many thanks and apologies for the back & forth…it’s just that I really want to make the best use of the 10 days I will be short landing for… |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ehrnie: 8:45am On Aug 04, 2017 |
salford1: Many thanks Salford. How do I prove my residency in the province? I'm assuming bank letters or letters from the GP (addressed to me) will suffice...Kindly advise. My UK license expires in about 6 years. Do I have to exchange it for a Canadian license? I want to keep both i.e. the Canadian and UK license - is this possible. Apologies for the many questions. |
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